Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Clearing near Cottage
Floyd | The front of a small wooden cottage faces to the west on the far side
Floyd | of this forest clearing. Without the concealing canopy of branches,
Floyd | you see shiny points of light twinkle in the dark sky. The underbrush
Floyd | has grown thick in this area, but it has been cleared away to the east
Floyd | and also looks passable to the southeast. The stone-lined path leads
Floyd | back into the forest to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | South of Cottage
Floyd | The forest thins slightly near this side of the house, but traversal
Floyd | in this area is hindered by the dense underbrush. From this vantage
Floyd | point, you can see that the wooden cottage to the north sits up above
Floyd | the ground on short stilts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You crouch down and crawl under the cottage. You soon discover a gap
Floyd | in the foundation that is nearly tall enough for you to stand in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You push open the trap door and climb up into the cottage. The trap
Floyd | door swings closed with a thud behind you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cottage
Floyd | The cottage is warm and cozy. Burning candles resting in sconces along
Floyd | the walls twinkle brightly illuminating the room in flickering yellow
Floyd | light. The cottage appears to be just a one-room dwelling. The front
Floyd | door is closed to the west. A large walk-in wardrobe has been pushed
Floyd | up against one of the walls; its door hangs open. The portion of the
Floyd | room near the trap door would seem to serve as the kitchen equipped
Floyd | with cupboards from which hang cups and saucers. Near the center of
Floyd | the room stands a modest table surrounded by a few chairs. Centered in
Floyd | the middle of the table is a large glass dome that is now empty. Aside
Floyd | from various knickknacks strewn about, you notice a large couch with
Floyd | fluffy pillows facing the fireplace. A large black kettle hangs in the
Floyd | fireplace above a raging fire.
Floyd |
Floyd | Many beautiful blue, translucent orbs float and lilt through the air
Floyd | inside this cozy cottage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "FWIW, there is a map online, though it might be spoilery, according to the author." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put stones in kettle" 		
	

Floyd | You toss the grey stones into the kettle. The water froths briefly,
Floyd | but nothing else seems to change. You try to lean over the kettle to
Floyd | see the grey stones inside, but the rising steam is simply too hot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Cottage
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "if 2 handfuls wasn't enough, I doubt that's the answer." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You open the trap door and climb down. The trap door closes behind
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline nods. 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | South of Cottage
Floyd | The forest thins slightly near this side of the house, but traversal
Floyd | in this area is hindered by the dense underbrush. From this vantage
Floyd | point, you can see that the wooden cottage to the north sits up above
Floyd | the ground on short stilts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I wonder if there's a carrot." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You crouch down and crawl under the cottage. You soon discover a gap
Floyd | in the foundation that is nearly tall enough for you to stand in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You push open the trap door and climb up into the cottage. The trap
Floyd | door swings closed with a thud behind you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cottage
Floyd | The cottage is warm and cozy. Burning candles resting in sconces along
Floyd | the walls twinkle brightly illuminating the room in flickering yellow
Floyd | light. The cottage appears to be just a one-room dwelling. The front
Floyd | door is closed to the west. A large walk-in wardrobe has been pushed
Floyd | up against one of the walls; its door hangs open. The portion of the
Floyd | room near the trap door would seem to serve as the kitchen equipped
Floyd | with cupboards from which hang cups and saucers. Near the center of
Floyd | the room stands a modest table surrounded by a few chairs. Centered in
Floyd | the middle of the table is a large glass dome that is now empty. Aside
Floyd | from various knickknacks strewn about, you notice a large couch with
Floyd | fluffy pillows facing the fireplace. A large black kettle hangs in the
Floyd | fireplace above a raging fire.
Floyd |
Floyd | Many beautiful blue, translucent orbs float and lilt through the air
Floyd | inside this cozy cottage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "put snow in kettle" 		
	

Floyd | The boiling water quickly swallows your handful of snow, but continues
Floyd | to churn furiously.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Carrot would be good." 	
			DavidW asks, "hold on. The wardrobe is 'walk-in'?" 	
			Touchy asks, "What else could we use for eyes?" 	
			Touchy says, "That fruit thingy..." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a handful of grey stones
Floyd |   a stocking (which is empty)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "I'll be annoyed if we were supposed to get a carrot from our mother at the beginning" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open wardrobe" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take cup" 		
	

Floyd | The wardrobe doors creak as you open them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "chestnuts..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "enter wardrobe" 		
	

Floyd | The wardrobe is much too small and cluttered.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "haha" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "enter wardrobe" 		
	

Floyd | The wardrobe is much too small and cluttered.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I guess it's not walk-in afterall." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under table" 		
	

Floyd | You search and search, but find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "bricks" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bricks" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | The large fireplace is made of red bricks. A raging fire blazes in the
Floyd | hearth causing the kettle's water to boil ferociously.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hearth" 		
	

Floyd | The large fireplace is made of red bricks. A raging fire blazes in the
Floyd | hearth causing the kettle's water to boil ferociously.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x chimney" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x orbs" 		
	

Floyd | Some of the bluish orbs float serenely by as if corks upon the ocean
Floyd | while others tumble and twirl through the air as if trying to occupy
Floyd | every square inch of available space in the cottage at least once.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x ceiling" 		
	

Floyd | (the trap door)
Floyd | The trap door is made of the same wood as the rest of the floor. There
Floyd | is a notch in one side which provides a grip so that it may be raised.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hm" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open trap door" 		
	

Floyd | You open the trap door and climb down. The trap door closes behind
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Can't hold it open, I guess." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x kitchen" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x saucer" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh, right, we left." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "u" 		DavidW says, "orbs, kettle, snowman, fairies, imp, fireflies, bell, wand, horse, dwarf, lever, dryad, lantern." 	
	

Floyd | You push open the trap door and climb up into the cottage. The trap
Floyd | door swings closed with a thud behind you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cottage
Floyd | The cottage is warm and cozy. Burning candles resting in sconces along
Floyd | the walls twinkle brightly illuminating the room in flickering yellow
Floyd | light. The cottage appears to be just a one-room dwelling. The front
Floyd | door is closed to the west. A large walk-in wardrobe has been pushed
Floyd | up against one of the walls; its door hangs open. The portion of the
Floyd | room near the trap door would seem to serve as the kitchen equipped
Floyd | with cupboards from which hang cups and saucers. Near the center of
Floyd | the room stands a modest table surrounded by a few chairs. Centered in
Floyd | the middle of the table is a large glass dome that is now empty. Aside
Floyd | from various knickknacks strewn about, you notice a large couch with
Floyd | fluffy pillows facing the fireplace. A large black kettle hangs in the
Floyd | fireplace above a raging fire.
Floyd |
Floyd | Many beautiful blue, translucent orbs float and lilt through the air
Floyd | inside this cozy cottage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x saucer" 		
	

Floyd | The kitchen is equipped with ordinary household items.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x cup" 		Touchy asks (of DavidW), "I can't remember did you try undoing/restoring and carrying the dome?" 	
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x cups" 		
	

Floyd | You examine the cupboards, but find nothing but ordinary plates and
Floyd | cups within.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Touchy), "no" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take cups" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to move that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Okay, so much for that." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Idears?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn bottom ring" 		
	

Floyd | You turn the bottom ring to the right and it clicks into place once
Floyd | offset by a quarter turn. Simultaneously, the top ring moves one
Floyd | quarter turn to the right as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | The etchings of the vertically stacked rings line up in four columns
Floyd | at equal distances around the circumference. Looking at the column of
Floyd | etchings above the embossed arrow, the top ring carving resembles a
Floyd | wreath, the middle ring etching is a star, and the bottom ring etching
Floyd | is a wreath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Cottage
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read front door" 		
	

Floyd | The door is made of strong, thick wood and is carved with decorative
Floyd | swirls. The door handle is a shiny round knob, and underneath it you
Floyd | spot a large keyhole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x knob" 		
	

Floyd | The door is made of strong, thick wood and is carved with decorative
Floyd | swirls. The door handle is a shiny round knob, and underneath it you
Floyd | spot a large keyhole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under pillows" 		
	

Floyd | You search and search, but find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sit on couch" 		
	

Floyd | The couch pillows are soft and cushy. You relax and feel the warmth of
Floyd | the fire. You let out a blissful sigh before standing back up again to
Floyd | continue exploring the cottage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sit on chair" 		
	

Floyd | You sit down upon the chair, drum your fingers on the table, and then
Floyd | get back to exploring the cabin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. We could try listening to the fairies at a distance, see if they say something. We could yell for the horse." 	
			Touchy says, "hm..." 	
			DavidW says, "We could ask the fairies about the imp." 	
			djfletch says, "I wonder if we need the bell for the fairies" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You open the trap door and climb down. The trap door closes behind
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "All valid ideas." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | South of Cottage
Floyd | The forest thins slightly near this side of the house, but traversal
Floyd | in this area is hindered by the dense underbrush. From this vantage
Floyd | point, you can see that the wooden cottage to the north sits up above
Floyd | the ground on short stilts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Clearing near Cottage
Floyd | The front of a small wooden cottage faces to the west on the far side
Floyd | of this forest clearing. Without the concealing canopy of branches,
Floyd | you see shiny points of light twinkle in the dark sky. The underbrush
Floyd | has grown thick in this area, but it has been cleared away to the east
Floyd | and also looks passable to the southeast. The stone-lined path leads
Floyd | back into the forest to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You step over the row of stones and climb down into the forest vale.
Floyd | The air is much warmer here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You strain to hear the song of an owl off in the distance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (East)
Floyd | The sunken vale continues back to the west. Fireflies dance about in
Floyd | the air on this side of the vale as well illuminating the space
Floyd | beneath the thick covering of branches above. Another bed of white
Floyd | poinsettia flowers grows here in the soft earth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You stand perfectly still for as long as you can bear it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen to fairies" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "yell" 		
	

Floyd | Now, now, it is not that bad.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "scream" 		
	

Floyd | Now, now, it is not that bad.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cry" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask fairies about imp" 		
	

Floyd | One of the fairies flies close by and crosses his arms, "That snow imp
Floyd | has played one too many a trick. An errant snowball buried dear
Floyd | Dereshel dashedly quick!" After shaking his head in dismay, he flies
Floyd | back with the others.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask fairies about snowball" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "huh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask fairies about dereshel" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Maybe we can help them to win their favor." 	
			djfletch asks, "can we make snowballs?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Find Dereshel. Or throw a snowball at them." 	
			DavidW says, "The vale is warm." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully climb up the slope and step back into the stone-lined
Floyd | path. The chill of the blowing breeze sends shivers up your spine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You step over the row of stones and climb down into the forest vale.
Floyd | The air is much warmer here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw snow at fairies" 		
	

Floyd | The fairies dart out of the way of your flying snowball. From behind,
Floyd | you hear a high-pitched, "Hmph!" and are doused by a momentarily
Floyd | blinding ray of sparkling fairy light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Or that." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take wand" 		
	

Floyd | You reach again for the wand, but just at the last moment, one of the
Floyd | fairies dashes through the air and shoots dazzling light rays toward
Floyd | you from her green wand. The brilliant flashings cause you to take
Floyd | several steps backwards. The fairy twirls a few times in the air, nods
Floyd | in satisfaction, and flies back to the others.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully climb up the slope and step back into the stone-lined
Floyd | path. The chill of the blowing breeze sends shivers up your spine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You step over the row of stones and climb down into the forest vale.
Floyd | The air is much warmer here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Allen asks, "what are you playing?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw snow at wand" 		
	

Floyd | You throw your snowball at the little blue wand lying on a flower
Floyd | petal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Allen arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw snow at fairy" 		
	

Floyd | The fairies dart out of the way of your flying snowball. From behind,
Floyd | you hear a high-pitched, "Hmph!" and are doused by a momentarily
Floyd | blinding ray of sparkling fairy light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Allen), "Winter Wonderland." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		Allen says, "ah, I thought it might be" 	
	

Floyd | You carefully climb up the slope and step back into the stone-lined
Floyd | path. The chill of the blowing breeze sends shivers up your spine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you stand in this small clearing in
Floyd | the dark wood. The moonlight filters through his dark bare branches
Floyd | and makes unusual patterns on the snowy ground. A path runs through
Floyd | the little clearing from the east to the west, but many other
Floyd | directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | A lit lantern hangs just within your reach from one of the long
Floyd | twisted branches of the oak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Allen asks, "Laura something?" 	
			DavidW says, "Knauth" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush soon becomes too thick in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "whistle" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Fight back?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance to the northern hills beyond, you spot a tall
Floyd | figure walking in front of a white horse. You can faintly hear the
Floyd | jingling of bells which fades away as the two of them disappear behind
Floyd | one of the distant snowy hills.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. the imp doesn't stay put" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put stone in snow" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "No, it did only once..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put stones in snow" 		
	

Floyd | (the snow)
Floyd | That does not seem to be able to contain anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your handful of snow finally melts and slips through your fingers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch asks, "does it stay about more in the snowman room?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh man, that'd be cruel." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb hedges" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush soon becomes too thick in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Rock in a snowball. Yikes." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush soon becomes too thick in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs across the
Floyd | snowy hills laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs
Floyd | right up to you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | (the snow sprite)
Floyd | The little snow sprite is much too quick for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Edge of Snowy Hills
Floyd | The forest edge lies to the northeast and the gently rolling snowy
Floyd | hills continue no further than a row of hedges to the southwest. A
Floyd | snowman stands here in front of the hedges.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb hedges" 		
	

Floyd | Alas, but there are simply no solid branches here to climb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Alas, the snowman is blocking your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your handful of snow finally melts and slips through your fingers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | (the snow)
Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Hm..." 	
			djfletch says, "seems to be quite rare that the sprite stays around" 	
			Touchy asks, "Can we block the switch in the cave with a stone?" 	
			DavidW says, "I dunno" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a ringing bell in the distance and can barely make out a
Floyd | little snow sprite running across the hilltops in the distance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy exclaims, "Throw now!" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "throw snow at sprite" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "damn." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance to the northern hills beyond, you spot a tall
Floyd | figure walking in front of a white horse. You can faintly hear the
Floyd | jingling of bells which fades away as the two of them disappear behind
Floyd | one of the distant snowy hills.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your handful of snow finally melts and slips through your fingers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Edge of Snowy Hills
Floyd | The forest edge lies to the northeast and the gently rolling snowy
Floyd | hills continue no further than a row of hedges to the southwest. A
Floyd | snowman stands here in front of the hedges.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance to the northern hills beyond, you spot a tall
Floyd | figure walking in front of a white horse. You can faintly hear the
Floyd | jingling of bells which fades away as the two of them disappear behind
Floyd | one of the distant snowy hills.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Nice but annoying touch that the snow times out." 	
			DavidW asks, "hm. Perhaps throw the snow at the fireflies at east vale? Or at the orbs in the cottage?" 	
			djfletch says, "the sprite does stay around sometimes - not sure if there is a better way to trigger it than just waiting though" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs across the
Floyd | snowy hills laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs
Floyd | right up to you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "throw snow at sprite" 		
	

Floyd | (the handful of snow at the snow sprite)
Floyd | You hurl the handful of snow at the little sprite. He lurches to the
Floyd | side to avoid being pelted. Even though the sprite is much to quick to
Floyd | be hit, he seems to have a newfound respect for you ... for a moment.
Floyd | But, then he pokes his tongue out at you and continues with his usual
Floyd | antics.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "huh" 	
			Touchy says, "heh" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | (the snow sprite)
Floyd | The little snow sprite is much too quick for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get snowball" 		
	

Floyd | You push and pull on round snowballs, but they do not seem to budge.
Floyd | You try even harder, but stop when you hear a muffled yelp.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance to the northern hills beyond, you spot a tall
Floyd | figure walking in front of a white horse. You can faintly hear the
Floyd | jingling of bells which fades away as the two of them disappear behind
Floyd | one of the distant snowy hills.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Edge of Snowy Hills
Floyd | The forest edge lies to the northeast and the gently rolling snowy
Floyd | hills continue no further than a row of hedges to the southwest. A
Floyd | snowman stands here in front of the hedges.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "make eyes" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use stones" 		
	

Floyd | You will have to be more specific.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Maybe we should yell/wave at the figure/" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a ringing bell in the distance and can barely make out a
Floyd | little snow sprite running across the hilltops in the distance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "put snow on snowman" 		
	

Floyd | (the handful of snow on the snowman)
Floyd | On second thought, that just does not seem to be quite right.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "draw face on snowman" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "find carrot" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Game), "Of course it is right to put snow on a snowman." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take carrot" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "sculpt nose" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take ambercrombie" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put candle on snowman" 		
	

Floyd | On second thought, that just does not seem to be quite right.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Allen says, "put the magic viking helmet on him. He'll come to life and slaughter and rape and pillage" 		DavidW says, "I hope we haven't missed any exits" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, there's this map." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Which I guess is maybe spoilery, but only in the sense that any map can be." 	
			Jacqueline says, "In glancing at it, it certainly doesn't show how to solve puzzles." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Edge of Snowy Hills
Floyd | The forest edge lies to the northeast and the gently rolling snowy
Floyd | hills continue no further than a row of hedges to the southwest. A
Floyd | snowman stands here in front of the hedges.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too thick in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you stand in this small clearing in
Floyd | the dark wood. The moonlight filters through his dark bare branches
Floyd | and makes unusual patterns on the snowy ground. A path runs through
Floyd | the little clearing from the east to the west, but many other
Floyd | directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | A lit lantern hangs just within your reach from one of the long
Floyd | twisted branches of the oak.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your handful of snow finally melts and slips through your fingers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search snow" 		
	

Floyd | The ground is covered in some places and dotted in others by fluffy
Floyd | white snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The powdery white snow has become slushy in this direction, and you
Floyd | sink in to your knees. You can scarcely make out the silhouettes of
Floyd | the forest trees against the starry midnight sky to the south and
Floyd | southwest. The gleaming snow-covered hills continue to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "We could ask the dryad about the other creatures." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search snow" 		
	

Floyd | The hills are completely covered by a thick layer of snow. You feet
Floyd | sink in quite a bit when you walk.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a ringing bell in the distance and can barely make out a
Floyd | little snow sprite running across the hilltops in the distance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Do you guys want the link to the map?" 	
			Touchy says, "Vague of course..." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Since we can't see the compass rose?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hills" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The powdery white snow has become slushy in this direction, and you
Floyd | sink in to your knees. You can scarcely make out the silhouettes of
Floyd | the forest trees against the starry midnight sky to the south and
Floyd | southwest. The gleaming snow-covered hills continue to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs across the
Floyd | snowy hills laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs
Floyd | right up to you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Snowflakes drift down from the trees and land on your nose and
Floyd | eyelashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Snowflakes drift down from the trees and land on your nose and
Floyd | eyelashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | A gentle breeze tosses about the thin fabric of your dress.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | A small furry creature rustles about in the underbrush not far from
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x underbrush" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush has grown wild in some patches throughout the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x creature" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm wondering if the imp can be led to the fairies." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay, hm." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You step over the row of stones and climb down into the forest vale.
Floyd | The air is much warmer here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "What, led to the fairies for them to attack him?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (East)
Floyd | The sunken vale continues back to the west. Fireflies dance about in
Floyd | the air on this side of the vale as well illuminating the space
Floyd | beneath the thick covering of branches above. Another bed of white
Floyd | poinsettia flowers grows here in the soft earth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw snow at fireflies" 		
	

Floyd | You throw your snowball at the fireflies.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully climb up the slope and step back into the stone-lined
Floyd | path. The chill of the blowing breeze sends shivers up your spine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "roll snow" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push snow north" 		
	

Floyd | That would not seem to help.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "aw, no snow bowling." 	
	Otto arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		Jacqueline says (to Otto), "Bonjour, sir. Welcome to Winter Wonderland, where we are stuck." 	
			DavidW asks, "Have we missed an exit?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I don't think so. But..." 	
			Jacqueline | [LINK] 	
			DavidW says, "(we haven't even got to the maze yet)" 	
			djfletch says, "it's hard to know which puzzle to work on first" 	
			djfletch says, "except I'm thinking the blue wand will be needed to do something to the blue orbs" 	
			Touchy says, "Well, I would like to go back to the dwarf." 	
			DavidW says, "looks like we did miss a few exits, yes" 	
			Touchy says, "We went back to exploring fairly quickly I think." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "In that case I vote for more exploring." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, did we? I thought we'd only missed puzzle exits." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | Snow covered peaks and valleys continue to the horizon as far as your
Floyd | eyes can see while the midnight sky above is speckled with fine points
Floyd | of light. The snowy hills continue all across the northern horizon and
Floyd | the forest lies to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "But okay, let's go explore what we missed." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | In the hemisphere of your sight, the horizon to your feet is a blur of
Floyd | white peaks and valleys, while the entire starry sky above is a deep
Floyd | midnight blue that is pierced by the gleaming full silvery moon.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x moon" 		
	

Floyd | The bright and silvery full moon hanging in the night sky illuminates
Floyd | the snowy patches at your feet and provides the light by which you are
Floyd | able to view this strange and snowy world in which you have fallen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take moon" 		
	

Floyd | You try to reach up and pluck the moon from the night sky, but you
Floyd | always open up your hands to find nothing but empty air.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You wander up and down the snow-covered hills, but eventually find
Floyd | yourself back where you started.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "That map indicated a loc north of here." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | Snow covered peaks and valleys continue to the horizon as far as your
Floyd | eyes can see while the midnight sky above is speckled with fine points
Floyd | of light. The snowy hills continue all across the northern horizon and
Floyd | the forest lies to the south.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Hm. There's some stuff on this map I can't even read." 	
	

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | You walk up and down the nearby snowy hills, but soon become lost and
Floyd | eventually find yourself back where you started.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The powdery white snow has become slushy in this direction, and you
Floyd | sink in to your knees. You can scarcely make out the silhouettes of
Floyd | the forest trees against the starry midnight sky to the south and
Floyd | southwest. The gleaming snow-covered hills continue to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Mountain's Edge
Floyd | The forest has thinned in this area at the foothills of a great
Floyd | mountain range that lies to the north. In the moonlight, you see that
Floyd | the undergrowth has thinned to the southwest which leads toward the
Floyd | forest. A small hole, barely noticeable in the shadows, extends into
Floyd | the mountain directly to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hole" 		
	

Floyd | The hole is incredibly dark and menacing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "this must be where we need the lantern" 	
			DavidW says, "I suppose this is what we need light for." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The hole is incredibly dark and menacing, so you decide against
Floyd | entering.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "We are just a little girl." 	
			Touchy says, "That sounds very schizophrenic." 	
			Touchy says, "Or royal." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Why does it - oh." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Mountain's Edge
Floyd | The forest has thinned in this area at the foothills of a great
Floyd | mountain range that lies to the north. In the moonlight, you see that
Floyd | the undergrowth has thinned to the southwest which leads toward the
Floyd | forest. A small hole, barely noticeable in the shadows, extends into
Floyd | the mountain directly to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x hole" 		
	

Floyd | The hole is incredibly dark and menacing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oops" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ah. My notes suggest something." 	
			DavidW says, "We were close." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a handful of grey stones
Floyd |   a stocking (which is empty)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Clearing near Cottage
Floyd | The front of a small wooden cottage faces to the west on the far side
Floyd | of this forest clearing. Without the concealing canopy of branches,
Floyd | you see shiny points of light twinkle in the dark sky. The underbrush
Floyd | has grown thick in this area, but it has been cleared away to the east
Floyd | and also looks passable to the southeast. The stone-lined path leads
Floyd | back into the forest to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | South of Cottage
Floyd | The forest thins slightly near this side of the house, but traversal
Floyd | in this area is hindered by the dense underbrush. From this vantage
Floyd | point, you can see that the wooden cottage to the north sits up above
Floyd | the ground on short stilts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You crouch down and crawl under the cottage. You soon discover a gap
Floyd | in the foundation that is nearly tall enough for you to stand in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You push open the trap door and climb up into the cottage. The trap
Floyd | door swings closed with a thud behind you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cottage
Floyd | The cottage is warm and cozy. Burning candles resting in sconces along
Floyd | the walls twinkle brightly illuminating the room in flickering yellow
Floyd | light. The cottage appears to be just a one-room dwelling. The front
Floyd | door is closed to the west. A large walk-in wardrobe has been pushed
Floyd | up against one of the walls; its door hangs open. The portion of the
Floyd | room near the trap door would seem to serve as the kitchen equipped
Floyd | with cupboards from which hang cups and saucers. Near the center of
Floyd | the room stands a modest table surrounded by a few chairs. Centered in
Floyd | the middle of the table is a large glass dome that is now empty. Aside
Floyd | from various knickknacks strewn about, you notice a large couch with
Floyd | fluffy pillows facing the fireplace. A large black kettle hangs in the
Floyd | fireplace above a raging fire.
Floyd |
Floyd | Many beautiful blue, translucent orbs float and lilt through the air
Floyd | inside this cozy cottage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I personally am okay with the idea of an indirect hint." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put stones in stocking" 		
	

Floyd | You put the handful of rocks into the stocking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put stocking in kettle" 		
	

Floyd | You worry that putting the stocking into the boiling water would
Floyd | destroy it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "uh...mkay" 	
			DavidW says, "hm. My notes perhaps are wrong." 	
			DavidW says, "I thought maybe we'd keep the rocks that way" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put stones in kettle" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding it before you can put it into something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "dip stocking in kettle" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I don't know why my notes are wrong. They say: - fill stocking with rocks. put stocking in kettle. (baubles fly nw) +5" 	
			Jacqueline says, "huh" 	
			Touchy says, "maybe your notes meant the special rocks we will get later" 	
			Jacqueline says, "or that" 	
			Touchy says, "or maybe that was just a crazy idea of yours" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Rocks from the cave." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "heehee" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sort of like my idea to get something from the kitchen, fill it with snow, and put out the fire, which SHOULD work, but does not." 	
			Jacqueline says, "It is called Fantasy Puzzle Solving." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You open the trap door and climb down. The trap door closes behind
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | South of Cottage
Floyd | The forest thins slightly near this side of the house, but traversal
Floyd | in this area is hindered by the dense underbrush. From this vantage
Floyd | point, you can see that the wooden cottage to the north sits up above
Floyd | the ground on short stilts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Clearing near Cottage
Floyd | The front of a small wooden cottage faces to the west on the far side
Floyd | of this forest clearing. Without the concealing canopy of branches,
Floyd | you see shiny points of light twinkle in the dark sky. The underbrush
Floyd | has grown thick in this area, but it has been cleared away to the east
Floyd | and also looks passable to the southeast. The stone-lined path leads
Floyd | back into the forest to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | Snow covered peaks and valleys continue to the horizon as far as your
Floyd | eyes can see while the midnight sky above is speckled with fine points
Floyd | of light. The snowy hills continue all across the northern horizon and
Floyd | the forest lies to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The vast expanse of snowy hills continue in nearly all directions. A
Floyd | tall mountain rises to the west, and you can barely make out the
Floyd | forest edge to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | This is the base of a giant mountain to the north. The rocky landscape
Floyd | continues to the west. Snow-covered plateaus glisten in the moonlight
Floyd | high above. The path stops just in front of the mouth of a cave in the
Floyd | mountainside to the west. Railroad tracks lead from deep inside the
Floyd | cave to a large pile of round stones a few yards from the cave
Floyd | entrance. Looking to the east and southeast, you see the edge of the
Floyd | snowy hills. The mountainous terrain appears impassable in other
Floyd | directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the faint groaning of creaky wheels echoing from within the
Floyd | cave. The scraping of metal becomes louder and louder, and suddenly an
Floyd | old mining cart filled with small grey stones emerges from the cave
Floyd | entrance. A stocky, pug-nosed dwarf with a lit candle on his hat
Floyd | pushes the cart along the tracks from behind. Quite oblivious or
Floyd | unconcerned by your presence, he continues pushing the cart until it
Floyd | reaches the stone pile where he dumps his load of stones. He then
Floyd | slowly marches around the cart to the other side and pushes it back
Floyd | into the darkness of the cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "What are we doing right now?" 	
			Touchy says, "Ah the dwarf. Yay." 	
			DavidW says, "I want to try something" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You see the dwarf retreat into the darkness of the tunnel to the north
Floyd | as he pushes the old rusty miner's cart.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dwarf's Mine
Floyd | Inside the cave, you can barely make out the shapes within this
Floyd | chamber. The moonlight trickles in barely illuminating the metal
Floyd | tracks upon which the cart rolls. The tracks appear to originate from
Floyd | somewhere in a tunnel to the north and then divide here in this
Floyd | chamber. One set of tracks leads back out to the east while the other
Floyd | continues into a tunnel to the southwest. Near the junction of the
Floyd | tracks, you can barely see a tall metal lever reflecting in the
Floyd | moonlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Alas! It is much too dark to see deeper within the mine. The moonlight
Floyd | barely illuminates this chamber as it is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "I was thinking check the rock pile immediately after redirecting him" 	
			djfletch says, "in case he gets different rocks from the other tunnel" 	
			DavidW says, "we might be able to follow the dwarf." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push lever" 		
	

Floyd | You push and push on the lever, but it just will not budge any more in
Floyd | that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull lever" 		
	

Floyd | You grab ahold of the long lever and pull with all of your might. With
Floyd | the groaning of rusted metal, the lever slowly moves. You notice that
Floyd | the tracks are now connected from the tunnel to the north to the
Floyd | tunnel to the southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "The dwarf has a light, so that's not a half bad idea." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "s/half bad/good" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the faint grinding of the miner's cart on the tracks as it
Floyd | returns from the tunnel to the north. The cart rolls into the cave and
Floyd | follows the tracks which now lead into the cave to the southwest. The
Floyd | dwarf passes by oblivious to your presence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Alas! It is much too dark to see deeper within the mine. The moonlight
Floyd | barely illuminates this chamber as it is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "bah" 	
			djfletch says, "when he comes back follow him out" 	
			Touchy says, "Wait if he went sw why can't we go...e or whatever" 	
			djfletch says, "I think we tried that" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The tunnel to the north is just wide enough for the tracks, and you
Floyd | worry that if you follow them, the dwarf will run you over with his
Floyd | cart when he returns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "we came from the east. And it's too dark/dangerous to go north." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The miner's cart emerges from the tunnel to the southwest and rides
Floyd | upon the tracks until it crosses over the junction. The dwarf then
Floyd | hobbles around to the other side of the cart and stops its motion. He
Floyd | emerges from the back side of the cart and pulls the lever back. A
Floyd | loud clap thunders through the caves as the track is connected back to
Floyd | the tracks leading east. As he pushes the cart out of the mine, the
Floyd | dwarf curves his mouth downward in a mean pout and narrows his beady
Floyd | black eyes at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You pass by the dwarf pushing his empty cart as you exit the cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | This is the base of a giant mountain to the north. The rocky landscape
Floyd | continues to the west. Snow-covered plateaus glisten in the moonlight
Floyd | high above. The path stops just in front of the mouth of a cave in the
Floyd | mountainside to the west. Railroad tracks lead from deep inside the
Floyd | cave to a large pile of round stones a few yards from the cave
Floyd | entrance. Looking to the east and southeast, you see the edge of the
Floyd | snowy hills. The mountainous terrain appears impassable in other
Floyd | directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x pile" 		
	

Floyd | The tall rock pile is made up of hundreds and hundreds of small, grey
Floyd | rounded stones.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get stones" 		
	

Floyd | (the rock pile)
Floyd | You scoop up a handful of the grey rocks, but hear the gnome returning
Floyd | from within the mine, so you quickly step away from the rock pile.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the faint groaning of creaky wheels echoing from within the
Floyd | cave. The scraping of metal becomes louder and louder, and suddenly an
Floyd | old mining cart filled with small grey stones emerges from the cave
Floyd | entrance. A stocky, pug-nosed dwarf with a lit candle on his hat
Floyd | pushes the cart along the tracks from behind. Quite oblivious or
Floyd | unconcerned by your presence, he continues pushing the cart until it
Floyd | reaches the stone pile where he dumps his load of stones. He then
Floyd | slowly marches around the cart to the other side and pushes it back
Floyd | into the darkness of the cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "My notes don't say much except that there's coal two rooms away to the southwest, and we use it for the snowman." 	
			Touchy asks, "Hm...so why can't we go sw again?" 	
			djfletch says, "according to the dryad the magic glow stones were supposed to be in here too" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "get coal" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "It's too dark to go sw." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The vast expanse of snowy hills continue in nearly all directions. A
Floyd | tall mountain rises to the west, and you can barely make out the
Floyd | forest edge to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you stand in this small clearing in
Floyd | the dark wood. The moonlight filters through his dark bare branches
Floyd | and makes unusual patterns on the snowy ground. A path runs through
Floyd | the little clearing from the east to the west, but many other
Floyd | directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | A lit lantern hangs just within your reach from one of the long
Floyd | twisted branches of the oak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give stones to dryad" 		
	

Floyd | "But so dull and lifeless be the lot, you must now make them piping
Floyd | hot!" The dryad peers at you discriminatingly, "But what's this? You
Floyd | have so few! No, no little one, that will never do."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Are there built in hints?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Or are we not to that point yet?" 	
			DavidW says, "There's a hint. We do have to heat them." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Them = rocks?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put stones in stocking" 		
	

Floyd | You put the handful of rocks into the stocking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Clearing near Cottage
Floyd | The front of a small wooden cottage faces to the west on the far side
Floyd | of this forest clearing. Without the concealing canopy of branches,
Floyd | you see shiny points of light twinkle in the dark sky. The underbrush
Floyd | has grown thick in this area, but it has been cleared away to the east
Floyd | and also looks passable to the southeast. The stone-lined path leads
Floyd | back into the forest to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | South of Cottage
Floyd | The forest thins slightly near this side of the house, but traversal
Floyd | in this area is hindered by the dense underbrush. From this vantage
Floyd | point, you can see that the wooden cottage to the north sits up above
Floyd | the ground on short stilts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You crouch down and crawl under the cottage. You soon discover a gap
Floyd | in the foundation that is nearly tall enough for you to stand in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You push open the trap door and climb up into the cottage. The trap
Floyd | door swings closed with a thud behind you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cottage
Floyd | The cottage is warm and cozy. Burning candles resting in sconces along
Floyd | the walls twinkle brightly illuminating the room in flickering yellow
Floyd | light. The cottage appears to be just a one-room dwelling. The front
Floyd | door is closed to the west. A large walk-in wardrobe has been pushed
Floyd | up against one of the walls; its door hangs open. The portion of the
Floyd | room near the trap door would seem to serve as the kitchen equipped
Floyd | with cupboards from which hang cups and saucers. Near the center of
Floyd | the room stands a modest table surrounded by a few chairs. Centered in
Floyd | the middle of the table is a large glass dome that is now empty. Aside
Floyd | from various knickknacks strewn about, you notice a large couch with
Floyd | fluffy pillows facing the fireplace. A large black kettle hangs in the
Floyd | fireplace above a raging fire.
Floyd |
Floyd | Many beautiful blue, translucent orbs float and lilt through the air
Floyd | inside this cozy cottage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put stocking in kettle" 		
	

Floyd | You worry that putting the stocking into the boiling water would
Floyd | destroy it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch asks, "wasn't the stocking hanging up at first? Can we hang it back up?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hang stocking" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Can we put snow in the stocking to keep it from getting destroyed?" 	
			Touchy says, "Yes, it's retarded." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put stocking on fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | You put the stocking on the mantle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in stocking" 		
	

Floyd | The brown stocking is long and thin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "We can't put snow in the stocking." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x stones" 		
	

Floyd | The grey stones are small and spherical.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x mantle" 		
	

Floyd | The large fireplace is made of red bricks. A raging fire blazes in the
Floyd | hearth causing the kettle's water to boil ferociously. On the mantle,
Floyd | you see a stocking, inside which contains a handful of grey stones.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "tie stocking" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to tie the stocking to?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "mantle" 		
	

Floyd | That does not appear to work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "wait." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take stocking" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You open the trap door and climb down. The trap door closes behind
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | South of Cottage
Floyd | The forest thins slightly near this side of the house, but traversal
Floyd | in this area is hindered by the dense underbrush. From this vantage
Floyd | point, you can see that the wooden cottage to the north sits up above
Floyd | the ground on short stilts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Clearing near Cottage
Floyd | The front of a small wooden cottage faces to the west on the far side
Floyd | of this forest clearing. Without the concealing canopy of branches,
Floyd | you see shiny points of light twinkle in the dark sky. The underbrush
Floyd | has grown thick in this area, but it has been cleared away to the east
Floyd | and also looks passable to the southeast. The stone-lined path leads
Floyd | back into the forest to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you stand in this small clearing in
Floyd | the dark wood. The moonlight filters through his dark bare branches
Floyd | and makes unusual patterns on the snowy ground. A path runs through
Floyd | the little clearing from the east to the west, but many other
Floyd | directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | A lit lantern hangs just within your reach from one of the long
Floyd | twisted branches of the oak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The vast expanse of snowy hills continue in nearly all directions. A
Floyd | tall mountain rises to the west, and you can barely make out the
Floyd | forest edge to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | This is the base of a giant mountain to the north. The rocky landscape
Floyd | continues to the west. Snow-covered plateaus glisten in the moonlight
Floyd | high above. The path stops just in front of the mouth of a cave in the
Floyd | mountainside to the west. Railroad tracks lead from deep inside the
Floyd | cave to a large pile of round stones a few yards from the cave
Floyd | entrance. Looking to the east and southeast, you see the edge of the
Floyd | snowy hills. The mountainous terrain appears impassable in other
Floyd | directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the faint groaning of creaky wheels echoing from within the
Floyd | cave. The scraping of metal becomes louder and louder, and suddenly an
Floyd | old mining cart filled with small grey stones emerges from the cave
Floyd | entrance. A stocky, pug-nosed dwarf with a lit candle on his hat
Floyd | pushes the cart along the tracks from behind. Quite oblivious or
Floyd | unconcerned by your presence, he continues pushing the cart until it
Floyd | reaches the stone pile where he dumps his load of stones. He then
Floyd | slowly marches around the cart to the other side and pushes it back
Floyd | into the darkness of the cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fill stocking with stones" 		
	

Floyd | (the rock pile)
Floyd | You scoop up a handful of the round rocks, but hear the gnome
Floyd | returning from within the mine, so you quickly step away from the rock
Floyd | pile.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the faint groaning of creaky wheels echoing from within the
Floyd | cave. The scraping of metal becomes louder and louder, and suddenly an
Floyd | old mining cart filled with small grey stones emerges from the cave
Floyd | entrance. A stocky, pug-nosed dwarf with a lit candle on his hat
Floyd | pushes the cart along the tracks from behind. Quite oblivious or
Floyd | unconcerned by your presence, he continues pushing the cart until it
Floyd | reaches the stone pile where he dumps his load of stones. He then
Floyd | slowly marches around the cart to the other side and pushes it back
Floyd | into the darkness of the cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fill stocking with stones" 		
	

Floyd | (the rock pile)
Floyd | You scoop up a handful of the round rocks, but hear the gnome
Floyd | returning from within the mine, so you quickly step away from the rock
Floyd | pile.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the faint groaning of creaky wheels echoing from within the
Floyd | cave. The scraping of metal becomes louder and louder, and suddenly an
Floyd | old mining cart filled with small grey stones emerges from the cave
Floyd | entrance. A stocky, pug-nosed dwarf with a lit candle on his hat
Floyd | pushes the cart along the tracks from behind. Quite oblivious or
Floyd | unconcerned by your presence, he continues pushing the cart until it
Floyd | reaches the stone pile where he dumps his load of stones. He then
Floyd | slowly marches around the cart to the other side and pushes it back
Floyd | into the darkness of the cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You see the dwarf retreat into the darkness of the tunnel to the north
Floyd | as he pushes the old rusty miner's cart.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dwarf's Mine
Floyd | Inside the cave, you can barely make out the shapes within this
Floyd | chamber. The moonlight trickles in barely illuminating the metal
Floyd | tracks upon which the cart rolls. The tracks appear to originate from
Floyd | somewhere in a tunnel to the north and then divide here in this
Floyd | chamber. One set of tracks leads back out to the east while the other
Floyd | continues into a tunnel to the southwest. Near the junction of the
Floyd | tracks, you can barely see a tall metal lever reflecting in the
Floyd | moonlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull lever" 		
	

Floyd | You grab ahold of the long lever and pull with all of your might. With
Floyd | the groaning of rusted metal, the lever slowly moves. You notice that
Floyd | the tracks are now connected from the tunnel to the north to the
Floyd | tunnel to the southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | This is the base of a giant mountain to the north. The rocky landscape
Floyd | continues to the west. Snow-covered plateaus glisten in the moonlight
Floyd | high above. The path stops just in front of the mouth of a cave in the
Floyd | mountainside to the west. Railroad tracks lead from deep inside the
Floyd | cave to a large pile of round stones a few yards from the cave
Floyd | entrance. Looking to the east and southeast, you see the edge of the
Floyd | snowy hills. The mountainous terrain appears impassable in other
Floyd | directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fill stocking with stones" 		
	

Floyd | (the rock pile)
Floyd | You quickly fill the stocking with as many of the round grey stones as
Floyd | you can.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "nownow" 	
	inky arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush soon becomes too thick in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you stand in this small clearing in
Floyd | the dark wood. The moonlight filters through his dark bare branches
Floyd | and makes unusual patterns on the snowy ground. A path runs through
Floyd | the little clearing from the east to the west, but many other
Floyd | directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | A lit lantern hangs just within your reach from one of the long
Floyd | twisted branches of the oak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Clearing near Cottage
Floyd | The front of a small wooden cottage faces to the west on the far side
Floyd | of this forest clearing. Without the concealing canopy of branches,
Floyd | you see shiny points of light twinkle in the dark sky. The underbrush
Floyd | has grown thick in this area, but it has been cleared away to the east
Floyd | and also looks passable to the southeast. The stone-lined path leads
Floyd | back into the forest to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | South of Cottage
Floyd | The forest thins slightly near this side of the house, but traversal
Floyd | in this area is hindered by the dense underbrush. From this vantage
Floyd | point, you can see that the wooden cottage to the north sits up above
Floyd | the ground on short stilts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You crouch down and crawl under the cottage. You soon discover a gap
Floyd | in the foundation that is nearly tall enough for you to stand in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You push open the trap door and climb up into the cottage. The trap
Floyd | door swings closed with a thud behind you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cottage
Floyd | The cottage is warm and cozy. Burning candles resting in sconces along
Floyd | the walls twinkle brightly illuminating the room in flickering yellow
Floyd | light. The cottage appears to be just a one-room dwelling. The front
Floyd | door is closed to the west. A large walk-in wardrobe has been pushed
Floyd | up against one of the walls; its door hangs open. The portion of the
Floyd | room near the trap door would seem to serve as the kitchen equipped
Floyd | with cupboards from which hang cups and saucers. Near the center of
Floyd | the room stands a modest table surrounded by a few chairs. Centered in
Floyd | the middle of the table is a large glass dome that is now empty. Aside
Floyd | from various knickknacks strewn about, you notice a large couch with
Floyd | fluffy pillows facing the fireplace. A large black kettle hangs in the
Floyd | fireplace above a raging fire.
Floyd |
Floyd | Many beautiful blue, translucent orbs float and lilt through the air
Floyd | inside this cozy cottage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Hm..if she puts it in now I" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put stocking in kettle" 		
	

Floyd | You empty the stockingful of grey stones into the boiling water which
Floyd | instantly froths and churns. The water hisses furiously and then
Floyd | bubbles up over the rim of the kettle. The hot liquid flows over the
Floyd | side of the black kettle and falls onto the tall orange flames below.
Floyd | You stand back as clouds of steam and soot pour forth from the hearth.
Floyd | When the steam clears, you see the flames have been extinguished.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "will complain" 	
	

Floyd | As the warm air in the room begins to escape through the chimney now
Floyd | that the burning fire has been extinguished, the baubles which had
Floyd | been placidly lilting about the room suddenly rush to the fireplace
Floyd | and in an instant are swept up into the chimney and out the top. You
Floyd | rush over to one of the windows and pull back the drape. You can see
Floyd | the baubles, with their perfectly rounded surfaces shining in the
Floyd | moonlight, up high in the air and slowly drifting to the northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "damn." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "we just didn't have enough" 	
			Touchy says, "Alright, that was a doubtful riddle." 	
			Jacqueline says, "huh" 	
			djfletch says, "oh right so when we step away quickly from the rock pile that was a hint" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a stocking
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in stocking" 		
	

Floyd | The brown stocking is long and thin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You open the trap door and climb down. The trap door closes behind
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch exclaims, "follow those baubles!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | South of Cottage
Floyd | The forest thins slightly near this side of the house, but traversal
Floyd | in this area is hindered by the dense underbrush. From this vantage
Floyd | point, you can see that the wooden cottage to the north sits up above
Floyd | the ground on short stilts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Clearing near Cottage
Floyd | The front of a small wooden cottage faces to the west on the far side
Floyd | of this forest clearing. Without the concealing canopy of branches,
Floyd | you see shiny points of light twinkle in the dark sky. The underbrush
Floyd | has grown thick in this area, but it has been cleared away to the east
Floyd | and also looks passable to the southeast. The stone-lined path leads
Floyd | back into the forest to the west. The windows of the cottage appear
Floyd | dark, but curls of smoke billow from the chimney.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Still we should have been able to empty the kettle easier" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "And it doesn't make sense that the baubles are only swept out now and not earlier from the hot air of the fire..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you stand in this small clearing in
Floyd | the dark wood. The moonlight filters through his dark bare branches
Floyd | and makes unusual patterns on the snowy ground. A path runs through
Floyd | the little clearing from the east to the west, but many other
Floyd | directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | A lit lantern hangs just within your reach from one of the long
Floyd | twisted branches of the oak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about me" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad looks down at you with mischievous eyes and exclaims,
Floyd | "Children? Ah, yes I've seen a few. And over the years, I may have
Floyd | eaten one or two!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about dryad" 		
	

Floyd | "A deep booming voice responds, "I am the dryad that guards this tree,
Floyd | now be on your way and let me be!"
Floyd |
Floyd | You suddenly hear a rustling above you, but before you can react, you
Floyd | are pummeled by clumps of snow as the icy patches are dislodged from
Floyd | the branches above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "gurg" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Was that because I talked to him?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The vast expanse of snowy hills continue in nearly all directions. A
Floyd | tall mountain rises to the west, and you can barely make out the
Floyd | forest edge to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I like the rhyming." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about lantern" 		
	

Floyd | "No, no!" chides the oak, "I need this pretty glowing light to show my
Floyd | cheer for solstice night!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "uh" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Hey, did I miss much? </jk>" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm not done" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sorry - go ahead." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The vast expanse of snowy hills continue in nearly all directions. A
Floyd | tall mountain rises to the west, and you can barely make out the
Floyd | forest edge to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | In the hemisphere of your sight, the horizon to your feet is a blur of
Floyd | white peaks and valleys, while the entire starry sky above is a deep
Floyd | midnight blue that is pierced by the gleaming full silvery moon.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You wander up and down the snow-covered hills, but eventually find
Floyd | yourself back where you started.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "damn" 	
			DavidW says, "I thought maybe the orbs would be here." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The vast expanse of snowy hills continue in nearly all directions. A
Floyd | tall mountain rises to the west, and you can barely make out the
Floyd | forest edge to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "maybe they are in the fairy room" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | This is the base of a giant mountain to the north. The rocky landscape
Floyd | continues to the west. Snow-covered plateaus glisten in the moonlight
Floyd | high above. The path stops just in front of the mouth of a cave in the
Floyd | mountainside to the west. Railroad tracks lead from deep inside the
Floyd | cave to a large pile of round stones a few yards from the cave
Floyd | entrance. Looking to the east and southeast, you see the edge of the
Floyd | snowy hills. The mountainous terrain appears impassable in other
Floyd | directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the faint groaning of creaky wheels echoing from within the
Floyd | cave. The scraping of metal becomes louder and louder, and suddenly an
Floyd | old mining cart filled with small grey stones emerges from the cave
Floyd | entrance. A stocky, pug-nosed dwarf with a lit candle on his hat
Floyd | pushes the cart along the tracks from behind. Quite oblivious or
Floyd | unconcerned by your presence, he continues pushing the cart until it
Floyd | reaches the stone pile where he dumps his load of stones. He then
Floyd | slowly marches around the cart to the other side and pushes it back
Floyd | into the darkness of the cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "maybe" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you stand in this small clearing in
Floyd | the dark wood. The moonlight filters through his dark bare branches
Floyd | and makes unusual patterns on the snowy ground. A path runs through
Floyd | the little clearing from the east to the west, but many other
Floyd | directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | A lit lantern hangs just within your reach from one of the long
Floyd | twisted branches of the oak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You step over the row of stones and climb down into the forest vale.
Floyd | The air is much warmer here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (East)
Floyd | The sunken vale continues back to the west. Fireflies dance about in
Floyd | the air on this side of the vale as well illuminating the space
Floyd | beneath the thick covering of branches above. Another bed of white
Floyd | poinsettia flowers grows here in the soft earth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "nope" 	
			DavidW asks, "unless they entered the cave..?" 	
			DavidW says, "the mine, I mean." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully climb up the slope and step back into the stone-lined
Floyd | path. The chill of the blowing breeze sends shivers up your spine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you stand in this small clearing in
Floyd | the dark wood. The moonlight filters through his dark bare branches
Floyd | and makes unusual patterns on the snowy ground. A path runs through
Floyd | the little clearing from the east to the west, but many other
Floyd | directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | A lit lantern hangs just within your reach from one of the long
Floyd | twisted branches of the oak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The vast expanse of snowy hills continue in nearly all directions. A
Floyd | tall mountain rises to the west, and you can barely make out the
Floyd | forest edge to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | This is the base of a giant mountain to the north. The rocky landscape
Floyd | continues to the west. Snow-covered plateaus glisten in the moonlight
Floyd | high above. The path stops just in front of the mouth of a cave in the
Floyd | mountainside to the west. Railroad tracks lead from deep inside the
Floyd | cave to a large pile of round stones a few yards from the cave
Floyd | entrance. Looking to the east and southeast, you see the edge of the
Floyd | snowy hills. The mountainous terrain appears impassable in other
Floyd | directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the faint groaning of creaky wheels echoing from within the
Floyd | cave. The scraping of metal becomes louder and louder, and suddenly an
Floyd | old mining cart filled with small grey stones emerges from the cave
Floyd | entrance. A stocky, pug-nosed dwarf with a lit candle on his hat
Floyd | pushes the cart along the tracks from behind. Quite oblivious or
Floyd | unconcerned by your presence, he continues pushing the cart until it
Floyd | reaches the stone pile where he dumps his load of stones. He then
Floyd | slowly marches around the cart to the other side and pushes it back
Floyd | into the darkness of the cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You see the dwarf retreat into the darkness of the tunnel to the north
Floyd | as he pushes the old rusty miner's cart.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dwarf's Mine
Floyd | Inside the cave, you can barely make out the shapes within this
Floyd | chamber. The moonlight trickles in barely illuminating the metal
Floyd | tracks upon which the cart rolls. The tracks appear to originate from
Floyd | somewhere in a tunnel to the north and then divide here in this
Floyd | chamber. One set of tracks leads back out to the east while the other
Floyd | continues into a tunnel to the southwest. Near the junction of the
Floyd | tracks, you can barely see a tall metal lever reflecting in the
Floyd | moonlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Alas! It is much too dark to see deeper within the mine. The moonlight
Floyd | barely illuminates this chamber as it is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | This is the base of a giant mountain to the north. The rocky landscape
Floyd | continues to the west. Snow-covered plateaus glisten in the moonlight
Floyd | high above. The path stops just in front of the mouth of a cave in the
Floyd | mountainside to the west. Railroad tracks lead from deep inside the
Floyd | cave to a large pile of round stones a few yards from the cave
Floyd | entrance. Looking to the east and southeast, you see the edge of the
Floyd | snowy hills. The mountainous terrain appears impassable in other
Floyd | directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I am reminded now why it is that I didn't finish this game." 	
	Allen has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Touchy asks, "Because it's completely illogical?" 	
			Touchy says, "Was this written by a woman? *bicker*" 	
			Jacqueline smacks Touchy. 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The vast expanse of snowy hills continue in nearly all directions. A
Floyd | tall mountain rises to the west, and you can barely make out the
Floyd | forest edge to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | Snow covered peaks and valleys continue to the horizon as far as your
Floyd | eyes can see while the midnight sky above is speckled with fine points
Floyd | of light. The snowy hills continue all across the northern horizon and
Floyd | the forest lies to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "It's not illogical, just a puzzlefest is all." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sky" 		
	

Floyd | The night sky is a marvelous shade of midnight blue. It is the perfect
Floyd | backdrop for the thousands of scintillating points of starlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The powdery white snow has become slushy in this direction, and you
Floyd | sink in to your knees. You can scarcely make out the silhouettes of
Floyd | the forest trees against the starry midnight sky to the south and
Floyd | southwest. The gleaming snow-covered hills continue to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance to the northern hills beyond, you spot a tall
Floyd | figure walking in front of a white horse. You can faintly hear the
Floyd | jingling of bells which fades away as the two of them disappear behind
Floyd | one of the distant snowy hills.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | The snow is far too cold and wet to travel upon in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Mountain's Edge
Floyd | The forest has thinned in this area at the foothills of a great
Floyd | mountain range that lies to the north. In the moonlight, you see that
Floyd | the undergrowth has thinned to the southwest which leads toward the
Floyd | forest. A small hole, barely noticeable in the shadows, extends into
Floyd | the mountain directly to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The hole is incredibly dark and menacing, so you decide against
Floyd | entering.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "not that I remember how to do anything, but I remember finishing this game clinging to the walkthrough the entire time and thinking how I would have never thought of this or that (which isn't horrible since it isn't the kind of game that grabs my full attention)" 	
			djfletch asks, "can we give the hot rocks to the dryad and get the lantern?" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			DavidW says, "The rocks flew away, I think." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you stand in this small clearing in
Floyd | the dark wood. The moonlight filters through his dark bare branches
Floyd | and makes unusual patterns on the snowy ground. A path runs through
Floyd | the little clearing from the east to the west, but many other
Floyd | directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | A lit lantern hangs just within your reach from one of the long
Floyd | twisted branches of the oak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The vast expanse of snowy hills continue in nearly all directions. A
Floyd | tall mountain rises to the west, and you can barely make out the
Floyd | forest edge to the southeast.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "version" 		
	

Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Winter Wonderland
Floyd | Release Version 2.0
Floyd |
Floyd | Copyright 1999 Laura A. Knauth
Floyd |
Floyd | .:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:
Floyd | .
Floyd |
Floyd | In a far off land, there lies a little village nestled in a snowy
Floyd | mountainscape. As the townsfolk joyously prepare for the coming winter
Floyd | solstice, a young girl living with her family in a humble hut at the
Floyd | outskirts of town gains no comfort in the festivities. Her closest
Floyd | companion, her younger brother Sander Bales, has fallen seriously ill
Floyd | with a fever and can barely lift his head from the bed upon which he
Floyd | lies. Young Gretchen could hardly have suspected that such
Floyd | circumstances would cause the fanciful events that were to occur upon
Floyd | this solstice eve.
Floyd |
Floyd | *:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:*"*:._.:
Floyd | *
Floyd |
Floyd | NOTE: At any time, you may view HINTS, CREDITS, or read some words
Floyd | about the MAKING of Winter Wonderland by typing the all-caps word on
Floyd | the command line.
Floyd |
Floyd | ****************************   PROLOGUE   ****************************
Floyd |
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 030227 / Inform v6.05 Library 6/2
Floyd | Standard interpreter 1.0
Floyd | Interpreter 2 Version N / Library serial number 960912
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Where did the damn baubles go." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | This is the base of a giant mountain to the north. The rocky landscape
Floyd | continues to the west. Snow-covered plateaus glisten in the moonlight
Floyd | high above. The path stops just in front of the mouth of a cave in the
Floyd | mountainside to the west. Railroad tracks lead from deep inside the
Floyd | cave to a large pile of round stones a few yards from the cave
Floyd | entrance. Looking to the east and southeast, you see the edge of the
Floyd | snowy hills. The mountainous terrain appears impassable in other
Floyd | directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the faint groaning of creaky wheels echoing from within the
Floyd | cave. The scraping of metal becomes louder and louder, and suddenly an
Floyd | old mining cart filled with small grey stones emerges from the cave
Floyd | entrance. A stocky, pug-nosed dwarf with a lit candle on his hat
Floyd | pushes the cart along the tracks from behind. Quite oblivious or
Floyd | unconcerned by your presence, he continues pushing the cart until it
Floyd | reaches the stone pile where he dumps his load of stones. He then
Floyd | slowly marches around the cart to the other side and pushes it back
Floyd | into the darkness of the cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "whoops, sorry, didn't realize that was huge" 	
			Touchy says, "What's nw of the hut? I got confused with the directions..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You see the dwarf retreat into the darkness of the tunnel to the north
Floyd | as he pushes the old rusty miner's cart.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dwarf's Mine
Floyd | Inside the cave, you can barely make out the shapes within this
Floyd | chamber. The moonlight trickles in barely illuminating the metal
Floyd | tracks upon which the cart rolls. The tracks appear to originate from
Floyd | somewhere in a tunnel to the north and then divide here in this
Floyd | chamber. One set of tracks leads back out to the east while the other
Floyd | continues into a tunnel to the southwest. Near the junction of the
Floyd | tracks, you can barely see a tall metal lever reflecting in the
Floyd | moonlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull lever" 		
	

Floyd | You grab ahold of the long lever and pull with all of your might. With
Floyd | the groaning of rusted metal, the lever slowly moves. You notice that
Floyd | the tracks are now connected from the tunnel to the north to the
Floyd | tunnel to the southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | This is the base of a giant mountain to the north. The rocky landscape
Floyd | continues to the west. Snow-covered plateaus glisten in the moonlight
Floyd | high above. The path stops just in front of the mouth of a cave in the
Floyd | mountainside to the west. Railroad tracks lead from deep inside the
Floyd | cave to a large pile of round stones a few yards from the cave
Floyd | entrance. Looking to the east and southeast, you see the edge of the
Floyd | snowy hills. The mountainous terrain appears impassable in other
Floyd | directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fill stocking with stones" 		
	

Floyd | You have already taken a large quantity of the gnome's ore. It would
Floyd | be impolite to remove any more.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The vast expanse of snowy hills continue in nearly all directions. A
Floyd | tall mountain rises to the west, and you can barely make out the
Floyd | forest edge to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you stand in this small clearing in
Floyd | the dark wood. The moonlight filters through his dark bare branches
Floyd | and makes unusual patterns on the snowy ground. A path runs through
Floyd | the little clearing from the east to the west, but many other
Floyd | directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | A lit lantern hangs just within your reach from one of the long
Floyd | twisted branches of the oak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | You suddenly hear a rustling above you, but before you can react, you
Floyd | are pummeled by clumps of snow as the icy patches are dislodged from
Floyd | the branches above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Clearing near Cottage
Floyd | The front of a small wooden cottage faces to the west on the far side
Floyd | of this forest clearing. Without the concealing canopy of branches,
Floyd | you see shiny points of light twinkle in the dark sky. The underbrush
Floyd | has grown thick in this area, but it has been cleared away to the east
Floyd | and also looks passable to the southeast. The stone-lined path leads
Floyd | back into the forest to the west. The windows of the cottage appear
Floyd | dark, but curls of smoke billow from the chimney.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Porch
Floyd | The wooden floorboards creak and groan as you tread upon them. The
Floyd | front door is closed to the east, and a short flight of steps lead
Floyd | back to the forest clearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Clearing near Cottage
Floyd | The front of a small wooden cottage faces to the west on the far side
Floyd | of this forest clearing. Without the concealing canopy of branches,
Floyd | you see shiny points of light twinkle in the dark sky. The underbrush
Floyd | has grown thick in this area, but it has been cleared away to the east
Floyd | and also looks passable to the southeast. The stone-lined path leads
Floyd | back into the forest to the west. The windows of the cottage appear
Floyd | dark, but curls of smoke billow from the chimney.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | South of Cottage
Floyd | The forest thins slightly near this side of the house, but traversal
Floyd | in this area is hindered by the dense underbrush. From this vantage
Floyd | point, you can see that the wooden cottage to the north sits up above
Floyd | the ground on short stilts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You crouch down and crawl under the cottage. You soon discover a gap
Floyd | in the foundation that is nearly tall enough for you to stand in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You push open the trap door and climb up into the cottage. The trap
Floyd | door swings closed with a thud behind you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cottage
Floyd | The cottage is warm and cozy. Burning candles resting in sconces along
Floyd | the walls twinkle brightly illuminating the room in flickering yellow
Floyd | light. The cottage appears to be just a one-room dwelling. The front
Floyd | door is closed to the west. A large walk-in wardrobe has been pushed
Floyd | up against one of the walls; its door hangs open. The portion of the
Floyd | room near the trap door would seem to serve as the kitchen equipped
Floyd | with cupboards from which hang cups and saucers. Near the center of
Floyd | the room stands a modest table surrounded by a few chairs. Centered in
Floyd | the middle of the table is a large glass dome that is now empty. Aside
Floyd | from various knickknacks strewn about, you notice a large couch with
Floyd | fluffy pillows facing the fireplace.
Floyd |
Floyd | Soft pink and blue lights emanate from the black kettle in the
Floyd | fireplace as it hangs above smoldering embers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in kettle" 		
	

Floyd | You peer over the lip of the kettle and see dazzling pastel colors
Floyd | emanating from the round rocks. Shimmering hues of pinks, purples, and
Floyd | blues brighten the darkened fireplace with magical light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take rocks" 		
	

Floyd | You scoop the brightly glowing rocks out of the tepid water remaining
Floyd | in the kettle and fill the stocking with them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "damn" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a stocking
Floyd |     shining fairy glow rocks (providing light)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You open the trap door and climb down. The trap door closes behind
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crawl Space
Floyd | This is a dark crawl space beneath the wooden cottage. When you try to
Floyd | stand upright, you nearly bang your head upon a wooden surface above
Floyd | you. As you look up at the ceiling of this crawl space, you see faint
Floyd | streaks of yellow light seeping through the wooden ceiling in the
Floyd | pattern of a large rectangle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | South of Cottage
Floyd | The forest thins slightly near this side of the house, but traversal
Floyd | in this area is hindered by the dense underbrush. From this vantage
Floyd | point, you can see that the wooden cottage to the north sits up above
Floyd | the ground on short stilts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Clearing near Cottage
Floyd | The front of a small wooden cottage faces to the west on the far side
Floyd | of this forest clearing. Without the concealing canopy of branches,
Floyd | you see shiny points of light twinkle in the dark sky. The underbrush
Floyd | has grown thick in this area, but it has been cleared away to the east
Floyd | and also looks passable to the southeast. The stone-lined path leads
Floyd | back into the forest to the west. The windows of the cottage appear
Floyd | dark, but curls of smoke billow from the chimney.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you stand in this small clearing in
Floyd | the dark wood. The moonlight filters through his dark bare branches
Floyd | and makes unusual patterns on the snowy ground. A path runs through
Floyd | the little clearing from the east to the west, but many other
Floyd | directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | A lit lantern hangs just within your reach from one of the long
Floyd | twisted branches of the oak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give rocks to dryad" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking shining fairy glow rocks)
Floyd | You wouldn't be able to hold all of the glow rocks in your hands, so
Floyd | you decide to leave them in the stocking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give stocking to dryad" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad peers into your opened stocking and his gaping eyes fill
Floyd | with glee. He exclaims, "Well! Now there is one fine solstice treat!
Floyd | Oh, I'm so pleased our paths did meet! Now, take this lamp to light
Floyd | your way, and may the morrow bring you one fine solstice day!" You
Floyd | hold the stockingful of glowing rocks to the dryad, and he scoops it
Floyd | up with one of his gangly limbs. The dryad then flings the opened
Floyd | stocking with a grand swooping motion sending the multitudes of
Floyd | glowing rocks high into the air. Where the brightly lit rocks land, he
Floyd | grasps them with surrounding twigs. The oak is lit with the brightly
Floyd | colored stones from tip to trunk in glowing purple, pink and blue
Floyd | hues. The dryad's eyes curve into blissful arcs and you can see his
Floyd | mouth curved in a huge grin. The branch supporting the lantern dips
Floyd | down well within your reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by ten points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf6" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take lantern" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | You suddenly hear a rustling above you, but before you can react, you
Floyd | are pummeled by clumps of snow as the icy patches are dislodged from
Floyd | the branches above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Hm..good call" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push save" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The vast expanse of snowy hills continue in nearly all directions. A
Floyd | tall mountain rises to the west, and you can barely make out the
Floyd | forest edge to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | This is the base of a giant mountain to the north. The rocky landscape
Floyd | continues to the west. Snow-covered plateaus glisten in the moonlight
Floyd | high above. The path stops just in front of the mouth of a cave in the
Floyd | mountainside to the west. Railroad tracks lead from deep inside the
Floyd | cave to a large pile of round stones a few yards from the cave
Floyd | entrance. Looking to the east and southeast, you see the edge of the
Floyd | snowy hills. The mountainous terrain appears impassable in other
Floyd | directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the faint groaning of creaky wheels echoing from within the
Floyd | cave. The scraping of metal becomes louder and louder, and suddenly an
Floyd | old mining cart filled with small grey stones emerges from the cave
Floyd | entrance. A stocky, pug-nosed dwarf with a lit candle on his hat
Floyd | pushes the cart along the tracks from behind. Quite oblivious or
Floyd | unconcerned by your presence, he continues pushing the cart until it
Floyd | reaches the stone pile where he dumps his load of stones. He then
Floyd | slowly marches around the cart to the other side and pushes it back
Floyd | into the darkness of the cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Oh, which cave to go first" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You see the dwarf retreat into the darkness of the tunnel to the north
Floyd | as he pushes the old rusty miner's cart.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dwarf's Mine
Floyd | Inside the cave, you can barely make out the shapes within this
Floyd | chamber. The moonlight trickles in barely illuminating the metal
Floyd | tracks upon which the cart rolls. The tracks appear to originate from
Floyd | somewhere in a tunnel to the north and then divide here in this
Floyd | chamber. One set of tracks leads back out to the east while the other
Floyd | continues into a tunnel to the southwest. Near the junction of the
Floyd | tracks, you can barely see a tall metal lever reflecting in the
Floyd | moonlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Tunnel in the Dwarf's Mine
Floyd | This large tunnel of rock leads out of the caves to the south and
Floyd | continues back into the caves to the northeast. Metal tracks line the
Floyd | center of the tunnel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | Dense foliage has surrounded the area at the mouth of the cave. The
Floyd | tracks lead out of the cave for few yards where they are buried under
Floyd | a large pile of coal that is illuminated in the moonlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take coal" 		
	

Floyd | You grab a handful of the black coal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   lumps of black coal
Floyd |   a lantern (providing light)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Tunnel in the Dwarf's Mine
Floyd | This large tunnel of rock leads out of the caves to the south and
Floyd | continues back into the caves to the northeast. Metal tracks line the
Floyd | center of the tunnel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dwarf's Mine
Floyd | Inside the cave, you can barely make out the shapes within this
Floyd | chamber. The moonlight trickles in barely illuminating the metal
Floyd | tracks upon which the cart rolls. The tracks appear to originate from
Floyd | somewhere in a tunnel to the north and then divide here in this
Floyd | chamber. One set of tracks leads back out to the east while the other
Floyd | continues into a tunnel to the southwest. Near the junction of the
Floyd | tracks, you can barely see a tall metal lever reflecting in the
Floyd | moonlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The tunnel to the north is just wide enough for the tracks, and you
Floyd | worry that if you follow them, the dwarf will run you over with his
Floyd | cart when he returns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | This is the base of a giant mountain to the north. The rocky landscape
Floyd | continues to the west. Snow-covered plateaus glisten in the moonlight
Floyd | high above. The path stops just in front of the mouth of a cave in the
Floyd | mountainside to the west. Railroad tracks lead from deep inside the
Floyd | cave to a large pile of round stones a few yards from the cave
Floyd | entrance. Looking to the east and southeast, you see the edge of the
Floyd | snowy hills. The mountainous terrain appears impassable in other
Floyd | directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the faint groaning of creaky wheels echoing from within the
Floyd | cave. The scraping of metal becomes louder and louder, and suddenly an
Floyd | old mining cart filled with small grey stones emerges from the cave
Floyd | entrance. A stocky, pug-nosed dwarf with a lit candle on his hat
Floyd | pushes the cart along the tracks from behind. Quite oblivious or
Floyd | unconcerned by your presence, he continues pushing the cart until it
Floyd | reaches the stone pile where he dumps his load of stones. He then
Floyd | slowly marches around the cart to the other side and pushes it back
Floyd | into the darkness of the cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Edge of Snowy Hills
Floyd | The forest edge lies to the northeast and the gently rolling snowy
Floyd | hills continue no further than a row of hedges to the southwest. A
Floyd | snowman stands here in front of the hedges.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otto says, "bye" 		
	Otto goes home. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put coal on snowman" 		
	

Floyd | As soon as you put the coal pieces one by one on the top sphere of the
Floyd | snowman to form his eyes, nose, and mouth, the snowman begins to sway
Floyd | back and forth. A jolly voice suddenly emanates from the snowman.
Floyd | "Whoopee!" he cheers and begins to bounce up and down. The snowman
Floyd | bounces in a large circle around you singing over and over again, "Oh
Floyd | how jolly it is to be, a snowman so fine as you can see." He giggles
Floyd | and laughs and spins 'round and 'round. Then off to the distant
Floyd | horizon he jumps in wild zigzags and fanciful twirls. You hear his
Floyd | voice trail off as he dances into the distance humming "La, dee dee,
Floyd | dee da, dee dee!" When his figure becomes a mere speck on the horizon,
Floyd | you turn around and notice that a distinct hole has been trimmed away
Floyd | from the thicket behind the spot where the snowman was standing to the
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by ten points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf8" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Otto), "Bye." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs atop the snow
Floyd | laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs right up to
Floyd | you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Snow crunches beneath your feet when you walk down the pathway. The
Floyd | breezes are very gusty in this area as the wind blowing down from the
Floyd | night sky is funneled through the twists and turns of the hedge maze.
Floyd | Collected snow in the branches of the hedges is continually swept up
Floyd | by the breezes causing little snow flurries which gradually cover the
Floyd | footprints you leave behind.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Paths through the neatly trimmed hedges lead to the west, east, and
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The row of hedges leads to the west and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku leaves. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | This hedge pathway has been shaped into a tidy corner leading to the
Floyd | east and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The only way out of this area is a pathway leading back to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x angel" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. She gracefully kneels,
Floyd | looking down at you with a most serene expression.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pedestal" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. She gracefully kneels,
Floyd | looking down at you with a most serene expression.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask angel about angel" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "angel, hello" 		
	

Floyd | The angel statue does not appear to hear you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "touch angel" 		
	

Floyd | The white stone is smooth and cold.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "leave it? Or any ideas" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pray" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing seems to have changed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "wake angel" 		
	

Floyd | Despite your fanciful imaginings, there is no response.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "kiss angel" 		
	

Floyd | That is a very sweet notion, but this does not seem to be an
Floyd | appropriate time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			Touchy says, "huh...I expected it to come to live, too." 	
			DavidW says, "Perhaps it will later." 	
			DavidW asks, "search more of this maze?" 	
			djfletch says, "yup" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | This hedge pathway has been shaped into a tidy corner leading to the
Floyd | east and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The row of hedges leads to the west and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Paths through the neatly trimmed hedges lead to the west, east, and
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Powdery snow flurries toss your hair about as you walk down this
Floyd | pathway that leads to the northeast and to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways through the green hedges lead to the north, south, east, and
Floyd | northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I hate him." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | One pathway through the shaped hedges leads to the north, and two more
Floyd | lead to the southwest and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x angel" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. The glorious angel
Floyd | looks skyward with majestically outstretched arms. Her long gown
Floyd | swirls as if in a gust of wind revealing her dainty slippers beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear an impish high-pitched giggle approaching from the pathway to
Floyd | the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x slippers" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. The glorious angel
Floyd | looks skyward with majestically outstretched arms. Her long gown
Floyd | swirls as if in a gust of wind revealing her dainty slippers beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | Footsteps softly crunch in the snow close by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "clean angel" 		
	

Floyd | Little is changed by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little snow sprite wearing a green scarf comes galloping in from the
Floyd | north. Another snow sprite comes cartwheeling in right behind. They
Floyd | head toward the pathway to the southeast, then turn around and wave
Floyd | their arms motioning for you to follow. With an impish giggle, they
Floyd | disappear to the southeast leaving tiny footprints behind.

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get slippers" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The stone statue is quite massive and entirely to heavy for you to
Floyd | even budge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "follow the sprites?" 	
			Jacqueline shrugs. 	
			djfletch says, "might as well" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sure." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways lead through the hedge maze to the northwest, to the south
Floyd | and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A trail of tiny footprints lead into this pathway from the northwest,
Floyd | but suddenly stop here in a most peculiar fashion.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Sure." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x footprints" 		
	

Floyd | The footprints in the snow are tiny and have very pointy toes;
Floyd | however, they are slowly filling in with the blowing powdered snow.
Floyd | The trail of footprints lead into this pathway from the northwest, but
Floyd | then abruptly stop here. The snow is completely undisturbed any where
Floyd | else save for your own foot trails.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Guest1 arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "dig" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "snow" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig the snow with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "hands" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search snow" 		
	

Floyd | When the wind gusts, the snow that has gathered on the hedges blows
Floyd | down the pathways throughout the maze in puffs of snow flurries. Your
Floyd | footsteps are quickly filled in by the gusting snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Alas! The tiny footprints have become completely filled in by powdered
Floyd | snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Maybe wait here?" 	
			DavidW says, "no, I don't think so." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | The twists and turns of the green hedges look so much alike, that you
Floyd | loose your way. After walking and walking, you eventually find
Floyd | yourself back at the start of the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The maze takes a sharp corner with trimmed exits north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The hedges arc gracefully from the southeast to the southwest. An
Floyd | additional pathway leads to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The shaped hedges lead to the northwest, south, and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | You are in a small enclosed area with the only pathway leading back to
Floyd | the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x angel" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. With clasped hands,
Floyd | the angel looks peacefully down upon you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "That's 3 angels so far, all different postures." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pray" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing seems to have changed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hm" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "clasp hands" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hands" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. With clasped hands,
Floyd | the angel looks peacefully down upon you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The shaped hedges lead to the northwest, south, and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | One pathway through the shaped hedges leads to the north, and two more
Floyd | lead to the southwest and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x angel" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. The glorious angel
Floyd | looks skyward with majestically outstretched arms. Her long gown
Floyd | swirls as if in a gust of wind revealing her dainty slippers beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear an impish high-pitched giggle approaching from the pathway to
Floyd | the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | The twists and turns of the green hedges look so much alike, that you
Floyd | loose your way. After walking and walking, you eventually find
Floyd | yourself back at the start of the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways lead through the hedge maze to the northwest, to the south
Floyd | and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The twists and turns of the green hedges look so much alike, that you
Floyd | loose your way. After walking and walking, you eventually find
Floyd | yourself back at the start of the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | The twists and turns of the green hedges look so much alike, that you
Floyd | loose your way. After walking and walking, you eventually find
Floyd | yourself back at the start of the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x footprints" 		
	

Floyd | The footprints in the snow are tiny and have very pointy toes;
Floyd | however, they are slowly filling in with the blowing powdered snow.
Floyd | The trail of footprints lead into this pathway from the northwest, but
Floyd | then abruptly stop here. The snow is completely undisturbed any where
Floyd | else save for your own foot trails.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | The wind whistles down the corridors of the hedge maze and blows
Floyd | snowflakes into your hair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | The wind whistles down the corridors of the hedge maze and blows
Floyd | snowflakes into your hair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kneel" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | One pathway through the shaped hedges leads to the north, and two more
Floyd | lead to the southwest and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The shaped hedges lead to the northwest, south, and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The hedges arc gracefully from the southeast to the southwest. An
Floyd | additional pathway leads to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways through the green hedges lead to the north, south, east, and
Floyd | northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs atop the snow
Floyd | laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs right up to
Floyd | you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | This is a small enclosed area with the only pathway leading back to
Floyd | the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x angel" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. The angel looks upward
Floyd | into the night sky and appears to be singing a most lovely hymn.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline continues to watch, now that maga has brought her some lunch. mmmm... 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | Your sing joyously into the open air.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sky" 		
	

Floyd | The night sky is a marvelous shade of midnight blue. It is the perfect
Floyd | backdrop for the thousands of scintillating points of starlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pedestal" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. The angel looks upward
Floyd | into the night sky and appears to be singing a most lovely hymn.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "push angel" 		
	

Floyd | The stone statue is quite massive and entirely to heavy for you to
Floyd | even budge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "turn angel" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs atop the snow
Floyd | laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs right up to
Floyd | you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | (the snow sprite)
Floyd | The little snow sprite is much too quick for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take handful of snow" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snowball" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | (the snow sprite)
Floyd | The little snow sprite is much too quick for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw snowball at sprite" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about bell" 		
	

Floyd | The snow imp cuddles the bell lovingly, "So small, so shiny! My
Floyd | beautiful ... beautiful ... bell." He lets out a sudden giggle and
Floyd | starts waving it over his head tauntingly.
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs atop the snow
Floyd | laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs right up to
Floyd | you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw snow at sprite" 		
	

Floyd | (the handful of snow at the snow sprite)
Floyd | You hurl the handful of snow at the little sprite. He lurches to the
Floyd | side to avoid being pelted. Even though the sprite is much to quick to
Floyd | be hit, he seems to have a newfound respect for you ... for a moment.
Floyd | But, then he pokes his tongue out at you and continues with his usual
Floyd | antics.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "I'm back. Did I miss anything?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | The snowy ground is solid beneath your feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cartwheel" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | This is a small enclosed area with the only pathway leading back to
Floyd | the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "maga brought me lunch" 	
			Touchy says, "awww" 	
			olethros says, "the lunch mystery" 	
			Jacqueline says, "And we are examining angels and getting pelted with snowballs." 	
			Touchy asks, "what s for lunch?" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm unclear what to do next. Also, it's been 4 hours of play." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Pasta and lentils with chili." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Gosh, has it been four hours?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "meh" 	
			djfletch asks, "can we get in the dark hole now?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | So far, you have scored 45 out of a possible 100, in 710 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "wasn t ther another dark cave/hole?" 	
			DavidW says, "oh, perhaps we can" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Alas, the hedges block your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | Alas, the hedges block your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | This is a small enclosed area with the only pathway leading back to
Floyd | the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways through the green hedges lead to the north, south, east, and
Floyd | northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The hedges arc gracefully from the southeast to the southwest. An
Floyd | additional pathway leads to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I think we're still really far from the end, too." 	
			Jacqueline sighs. 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The maze takes a sharp corner with trimmed exits north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Edge of Snowy Hills
Floyd | The forest edge lies to the northeast and the gently rolling snowy
Floyd | hills continue no further than a row of hedges to the southwest. At
Floyd | the center of this row of hedges is a neatly cut opening.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs across the
Floyd | snowy hills laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs
Floyd | right up to you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs across the
Floyd | snowy hills laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs
Floyd | right up to you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the
Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Mountain's Edge
Floyd | The forest has thinned in this area at the foothills of a great
Floyd | mountain range that lies to the north. In the moonlight, you see that
Floyd | the undergrowth has thinned to the southwest which leads toward the
Floyd | forest. A small hole, barely noticeable in the shadows, extends into
Floyd | the mountain directly to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You crawl on your belly through the tunnel which is illuminated by the
Floyd | lantern you carry. After a time, you see a brighter light ahead and
Floyd | keep crawling until you find yourself on the other side of the
Floyd | mountain.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes near Mountainside
Floyd | Stretching out before you is a vast expanse of flat white ice
Floyd | brilliantly shimmering in the silvery moonlight. Straining to see the
Floyd | shadowy horizon of the stark ice in contrast to the dark starlit sky,
Floyd | you notice a cluster of dark trees off to the northwest. A small dark
Floyd | hole in the mountainside opens directly south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A long wooden pole, partially covered in powdery white snow, has been
Floyd | propped on the mountainside close by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ah, the ice floe maze." 	
			Jacqueline says, "It never fails to amuse me how games that are supposed to take two hours always take tons longer on Floyd. Even accounting for reading speeds and discussion, I wonder if these comp games really are two hours long in general." 	
			Touchy says, "with walkthrough maybe..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a lantern (providing light)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Yeah, I suspect that us not resorting to hints and walkthroughs is part of it." 	
			two-star says, "It would have gone so much faste with the ascii art." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take pole" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Why?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pole" 		
	

Floyd | The long wooden pole is about one and a half times your height.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x floes" 		
	

Floyd | Large, beautiful ice floes cover the surface of this gigantic frozen
Floyd | lake. The silvery moonlight reflects brilliantly off of the stark
Floyd | white sheets of ice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes near Mountainside
Floyd | Stretching out before you is a vast expanse of flat white ice
Floyd | brilliantly shimmering in the silvery moonlight. Straining to see the
Floyd | shadowy horizon of the stark ice in contrast to the dark starlit sky,
Floyd | you notice a cluster of dark trees off to the northwest. A small dark
Floyd | hole in the mountainside opens directly south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | As you leave the protective barrier of the southern mountain range,
Floyd | the cold breezes blowing over the surface of the ice tosses your
Floyd | simple skirt about in great billows chilling your legs and ankles.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | A gentle breeze swirls powdery white snow over the stark flat surface
Floyd | of the ice floes. A shadowy mountain range spans the southern horizon,
Floyd | and only a small island of trees barely visible to the north disrupts
Floyd | the otherwise flat expanse of the ice floes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		two-star says (to touchy), "Sorry. Joke." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "heh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes near Mountainside
Floyd | Stretching out before you is a vast expanse of flat white ice
Floyd | brilliantly shimmering in the silvery moonlight. Straining to see the
Floyd | shadowy horizon of the stark ice in contrast to the dark starlit sky,
Floyd | you notice a cluster of dark trees off to the northwest. A small dark
Floyd | hole in the mountainside opens directly south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "break ice with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Even whacking the ice floes with the long wooden rod has little to no
Floyd | effect on the large sheets of ice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | A gentle breeze swirls powdery white snow over the stark flat surface
Floyd | of the ice floes. A shadowy mountain range spans the southern horizon,
Floyd | and only a small island of trees barely visible to the north disrupts
Floyd | the otherwise flat expanse of the ice floes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "push flow with pole" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "let's see if Jacq's map is accurate" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "where are we" 	
			djfletch says, "nw from the mountain" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes near Mountainside
Floyd | Stretching out before you is a vast expanse of flat white ice
Floyd | brilliantly shimmering in the silvery moonlight. Straining to see the
Floyd | shadowy horizon of the stark ice in contrast to the dark starlit sky,
Floyd | you notice a cluster of dark trees off to the northwest. A small dark
Floyd | hole in the mountainside opens directly south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | The wide expanse of white ice glistening in the full moon light meets
Floyd | the horizon in stark contrast to the inky black of midnight sky. The
Floyd | otherwise featureless landscape is marked by a small island to the
Floyd | northwest and the southern mountain range to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | At this point, you have traveled about half-way between the island
Floyd | landmass and the southern mountains. A moderately sized sheet of ice
Floyd | has broken from the main floe you stand upon. To the north of the
Floyd | smaller ice floe, you see a stretch of water that looks almost like a
Floyd | channel between other giant sheets of ice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The water channel to the north is far too cold for swimming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Well, it's the author's sketch map, so." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put pole north" 		
	

Floyd | Alas! That sentence is not understandable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	two-star says (to floyd), "jump north" 		
	

Floyd | That was only understood you as far as wanting to jump.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pole jump north" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get on sheet" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the large ice floes or the small ice floe?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "small" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "push floe n" 		
	

Floyd | You simply do not have enough leverage to move the ice floe with your
Floyd | hands.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "push flow with pole" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing on the small ice floe, you push off of the icy bank with the
Floyd | long pole. You glide smoothly down the water channel. Your makeshift
Floyd | ice raft begins to slow just as it reaches the opposite bank. It
Floyd | impacts on the other side of the channel with just enough force to
Floyd | keep it delicately fused to the ice sheet. You carefully step off onto
Floyd | the icy bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | A chilly mist rises from the surrounding ice and swirls about in the
Floyd | gusting breeze. An island of tall trees is just visible to the
Floyd | northwest and a narrow waterway extends to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | Yet another water channel lies to the north. The freezing waters of
Floyd | the lake lap against the bank of the ice sheet upon which you stand.
Floyd | You are very wary to keep your feet sufficiently far from the edge so
Floyd | that the water does not splash upon your small feet. The southern
Floyd | mountain ranges are now barely visible to the south. Indeed, you would
Floyd | almost fail to spot them but for your keen sense of direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The water channel to the north is far too cold for swimming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get on small floe" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing on the small ice floe, you push off of the icy bank with the
Floyd | long pole. You glide smoothly down the water channel. Your makeshift
Floyd | ice raft begins to slow just as it reaches the opposite bank. It
Floyd | impacts on the other side of the channel with just enough force to
Floyd | keep it delicately fused to the ice sheet. You carefully step off onto
Floyd | the icy bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | You are standing on yet more ice floes far from the shore on this
Floyd | frozen lake. A small island is quite visible in the moonlight to the
Floyd | northwest. If you stand perfectly still, you are barely able to make
Floyd | out the sound of gay and lively music over the gentle lapping of water
Floyd | along the edge of the ice sheet to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | The small forested island is quite visible to the west. Alas, the ice
Floyd | floe upon which you had been walking upon has broken off here, and
Floyd | small channel of freezing water to the west blocks your path to the
Floyd | island shore. The chilly water also circles around to the south where
Floyd | a very large waterway extends to a barely visible southern ice bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The water channel to the west is far too cold for swimming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get on small floe" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push floe w" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | You jump up and down having a jolly good time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "jump over channel" 		
	

Floyd | You jump up and down having a jolly good time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x island" 		
	

Floyd | The small island seems to be the only prominent feature of this vast
Floyd | and absolutely flat landscape. The mists that sweep across the ice
Floyd | floes and swirl in the gusty breeze make observing any more detail
Floyd | quite difficult.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "jump w" 		
	

Floyd | That was only understood you as far as wanting to jump.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x floe" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | The small forested island is quite visible to the west. Alas, the ice
Floyd | floe upon which you had been walking upon has broken off here, and
Floyd | small channel of freezing water to the west blocks your path to the
Floyd | island shore. The chilly water also circles around to the south where
Floyd | a very large waterway extends to a barely visible southern ice bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "um" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | The water channel to the west is far too cold for swimming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The water channel to the west is far too cold for swimming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push ice" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x channel" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the frozen lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison goes back to Squeamhurst.. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push sheet" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sheet" 		
	

Floyd | The shores of this little island are covered in a thin veil of snow
Floyd | concealing what might have been a glorious beach of white sands on a
Floyd | sunny day during any other season.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x snow" 		
	

Floyd | The ice floes are covered in a thin layer of powdery snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | The small forested island is quite visible to the west. Alas, the ice
Floyd | floe upon which you had been walking upon has broken off here, and
Floyd | small channel of freezing water to the west blocks your path to the
Floyd | island shore. The chilly water also circles around to the south where
Floyd | a very large waterway extends to a barely visible southern ice bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think we need to backtrack a bit" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | You are standing on yet more ice floes far from the shore on this
Floyd | frozen lake. A small island is quite visible in the moonlight to the
Floyd | northwest. If you stand perfectly still, you are barely able to make
Floyd | out the sound of gay and lively music over the gentle lapping of water
Floyd | along the edge of the ice sheet to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get on small floe" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push floe" 		
	

Floyd | You simply do not have enough leverage to move the ice floe with your
Floyd | hands.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing on the small ice floe, you push off of the icy bank with the
Floyd | long pole. You glide smoothly down the water channel. Your makeshift
Floyd | ice raft begins to slow just as it reaches the opposite bank. It
Floyd | impacts on the other side of the channel with just enough force to
Floyd | keep it delicately fused to the ice sheet. You carefully step off onto
Floyd | the icy bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | Yet another water channel lies to the north. The freezing waters of
Floyd | the lake lap against the bank of the ice sheet upon which you stand.
Floyd | You are very wary to keep your feet sufficiently far from the edge so
Floyd | that the water does not splash upon your small feet. The southern
Floyd | mountain ranges are now barely visible to the south. Indeed, you would
Floyd | almost fail to spot them but for your keen sense of direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I didn't draw a map so I'm completely and utterly clueless." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oay, I looked at the hints for the ice flows. And even with the hints I can't understand what to do. This does not bode well, but then, you guys are always better at puzzles than I am, so." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | A chilly mist rises from the surrounding ice and swirls about in the
Floyd | gusting breeze. An island of tall trees is just visible to the
Floyd | northwest and a narrow waterway extends to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | The powdered snow that has collected on the surface of the ice sheet
Floyd | keeps you from slipping and sliding on the surface of this gigantic
Floyd | frozen lake. The large ice sheets you have been walking upon thus far
Floyd | however have broken into much smaller pieces beyond this area save to
Floyd | the north and east. More secure ice sheets lie back to the east, and a
Floyd | very wide and rather long water channel extends to the north. The
Floyd | small island to the northwest is obscured in the mist of icy droplets
Floyd | rising from the waterway.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | long, chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push floe" 		Jacqueline says, "I am, in general, out of my league for this game, and am enjoying one of those 'I would never get to see the depths of this game without other mudders around' sessions." 	
	

Floyd | You simply do not have enough leverage to move the ice floe with your
Floyd | hands.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing firmly on the solid ice, you prop one edge of the long wooden
Floyd | pole against the small ice flow and push it with all of your might.
Floyd | Without your added weight, the ice floe skids north along the surface
Floyd | of the water. The ice floe begins to slow as it moves across the long
Floyd | water channel and approaches the opposite bank of ice. You finally
Floyd | hear a slight thud as the small floe wedges into the ice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | A chilly mist rises from the surrounding ice and swirls about in the
Floyd | gusting breeze. An island of tall trees is just visible to the
Floyd | northwest and a narrow waterway extends to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | Yet another water channel lies to the north. The freezing waters of
Floyd | the lake lap against the bank of the ice sheet upon which you stand.
Floyd | You are very wary to keep your feet sufficiently far from the edge so
Floyd | that the water does not splash upon your small feet. The southern
Floyd | mountain ranges are now barely visible to the south. Indeed, you would
Floyd | almost fail to spot them but for your keen sense of direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get on small floe" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing on the small ice floe, you push off of the icy bank with the
Floyd | long pole. You glide smoothly down the water channel. Your makeshift
Floyd | ice raft begins to slow just as it reaches the opposite bank. It
Floyd | impacts on the other side of the channel with just enough force to
Floyd | keep it delicately fused to the ice sheet. You carefully step off onto
Floyd | the icy bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | You are standing on yet more ice floes far from the shore on this
Floyd | frozen lake. A small island is quite visible in the moonlight to the
Floyd | northwest. If you stand perfectly still, you are barely able to make
Floyd | out the sound of gay and lively music over the gentle lapping of water
Floyd | along the edge of the ice sheet to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	two-star says (to floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You strain to listen to the joyous refrains wafting over the frozen
Floyd | lake. The sounds are coming from the small forested island to the
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | The small forested island is quite visible to the west. Alas, the ice
Floyd | floe upon which you had been walking upon has broken off here, and
Floyd | small channel of freezing water to the west blocks your path to the
Floyd | island shore. The chilly water also circles around to the south where
Floyd | a very large waterway extends to a barely visible southern ice bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get on small floe" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing on the small ice floe, you push off of the icy bank with the
Floyd | long pole. You glide to the west smoothly across the water towards the
Floyd | small island. Your makeshift ice raft begins to slow just as it
Floyd | reaches the opposite bank and impacts with just enough force to keep
Floyd | it delicately fused to the ice sheet. You carefully step off onto the
Floyd | icy shore.
Floyd |
Floyd | Island Shore
Floyd | You are standing on the shore of a little island in the midst of a
Floyd | vast expanse of ice floes gleaming brilliantly white in the moonlight.
Floyd | A channel of water leads back to the east, and brilliantly green leafy
Floyd | trees nearly forming a wall grow to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by fifteen points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "That was nasty. The map helped a lot." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Wow. Well done." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf9" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We had to push a floe over to use it later." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x trees" 		
	

Floyd | The tall leafy trees that circle the island just off of the
Floyd | snow-covered shore have a rather majestic and magical quality. You
Floyd | have never seen trees so lush and green at this time of year. The
Floyd | trees have grown very thick inhibiting your view beyond them; however,
Floyd | your tiny body could easily squeeze through the spaces between their
Floyd | wide trunks. When you stand still and listen, you hear what sounds
Floyd | like giggling coming from the other side.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | Cheerful music emanates from behind the lush trees to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | A wondrous site greets your eyes as you step through the tall lush
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Fairy Island
Floyd | You have happened upon a magical reverie! In the open clearing
Floyd | encircled by the giant leafy trees, tiny fairies giggle and play as
Floyd | they dance on the giant petals of white orchids which grow abundantly
Floyd | in this soft earth. Mistletoe rich with tiny white berries, spiral up
Floyd | through the branches of the surrounding trees. Moonbeams streak down
Floyd | through the tops of the giant trees illuminating a gurgling spring
Floyd | that wells up warm water in a circular pond at the center of the
Floyd | clearing. Several small doe lie on the soft, lilting grass enchanted
Floyd | by the merry tunes from a company of fauns playing an assortment of
Floyd | flutes, lyres, and reed pipes. The wondrous scene is even more
Floyd | remarkable by the presence of numerous floating orbs that swirl about
Floyd | the clearing seemingly of their own accord.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x orchids" 		
	

Floyd | Beautiful white orchids abound in this little clearing. Their petals,
Floyd | large and full, glow brilliantly white in the silvery moonbeams.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		two-star says, "Now, that's twee." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x fairies" 		
	

Floyd | The tiny flower fairies seem to be thoroughly enjoying themselves as
Floyd | they dance and play about the flower petals. Some laugh and cheer as
Floyd | they chase each other about the clearing. As they twirl their colored
Floyd | wands, beautiful pastel light trails shoot through the air and
Floyd | illuminate the area in brief pools of light wherever they land. You
Floyd | notice one of the fairies with a yellow wand stand poised on the tip
Floyd | of a flower petal carefully holding her wand outstretched. One of the
Floyd | yellow baubles swirls through the air close by her and then gently
Floyd | lands on the tip of her wand. She waves her wand in a giant arc then
Floyd | impishly flicks her wand at one of the fairies hovering above the
Floyd | spring. The bauble soars gloriously through the air leaving yellow
Floyd | streaks of light behind before splashing into the spring completely
Floyd | drenching her unsuspecting friend.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "That is indeed twee." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Twee overload." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "greet fairies" 		
	

Floyd | The fairies smiles back at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask fairies about fairies" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask fairies about orbs" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask fairies about island" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask fairies about imp" 		
	

Floyd | One of the fairies flies close by and crosses his arms, "That snow imp
Floyd | has played one too many a trick. An errant snowball buried dear
Floyd | Dereshel dashedly quick!" After shaking his head in dismay, he flies
Floyd | back with the others.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask fairies about wand" 		
	

Floyd | The fairies do not say anything, but you are suddenly pelted by a ray
Floyd | of green light that hits your dress sending vibrant light swirls off
Floyd | in every direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "haha - I read that room description to maga and his reply was 'yeeeahhh... I didn't get that far, and I'm glad I didn't.' Aw." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x moonbeams" 		
	

Floyd | The bright and silvery full moon hanging in the night sky illuminates
Floyd | the snowy patches at your feet and provides the light by which you are
Floyd | able to view this strange and snowy world in which you have fallen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Fairy Island
Floyd | You have happened upon a magical reverie! In the open clearing
Floyd | encircled by the giant leafy trees, tiny fairies giggle and play as
Floyd | they dance on the giant petals of white orchids which grow abundantly
Floyd | in this soft earth. Mistletoe rich with tiny white berries, spiral up
Floyd | through the branches of the surrounding trees. Moonbeams streak down
Floyd | through the tops of the giant trees illuminating a gurgling spring
Floyd | that wells up warm water in a circular pond at the center of the
Floyd | clearing. Several small doe lie on the soft, lilting grass enchanted
Floyd | by the merry tunes from a company of fauns playing an assortment of
Floyd | flutes, lyres, and reed pipes. The wondrous scene is even more
Floyd | remarkable by the presence of numerous floating orbs that swirl about
Floyd | the clearing seemingly of their own accord.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pond" 		
	

Floyd | Concentric circles continually ripple over the surface of the circular
Floyd | pool of water fueled at the center by the warm spring. It gurgles in
Floyd | accompaniment to the fauns' woodwind songs.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x fauns" 		
	

Floyd | The jovial fauns are small creatures in stature with the torso and
Floyd | head of a man, and haunches of a pony. The faun playing the reed pipe
Floyd | sits near the spring allowing one hoof to be immersed in the warm
Floyd | water, while the faun with the flute dances and twirls joyously about
Floyd | the clearing. The third faun strums a lyre while sitting placidly in
Floyd | the soft grass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "touch pond" 		
	

Floyd | The warm water feels very soothing against your skin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "swim" 		
	

Floyd | You dip into the spring water relishing in its warmth. After splashing
Floyd | about for a time, you exit the spring and sit on the grass with a doe
Floyd | and the fauns listening to their music until your dress has dried.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask fairies about fauns" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask fauns about fauns" 		
	

Floyd | The fauns are too involved in their music to reply. They do however
Floyd | give you a kindly smile and a nod.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x lyre" 		
	

Floyd | The jovial fauns are small creatures in stature with the torso and
Floyd | head of a man, and haunches of a pony. The faun playing the reed pipe
Floyd | sits near the spring allowing one hoof to be immersed in the warm
Floyd | water, while the faun with the flute dances and twirls joyously about
Floyd | the clearing. The third faun strums a lyre while sitting placidly in
Floyd | the soft grass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search pond" 		
	

Floyd | Concentric circles continually ripple over the surface of the circular
Floyd | pool of water fueled at the center by the warm spring. It gurgles in
Floyd | accompaniment to the fauns' woodwind songs.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x trees" 		
	

Floyd | The tall leafy trees encircle this magical area almost like an
Floyd | enchanted barrier from the stark, cold landscape beyond.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	two-star says (to floyd), "x misletoe" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	two-star says (to floyd), "x mistletoe" 		
	

Floyd | Mistletoe vines hang from the branches of the tall leafy trees

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mistletoe" 		
	

Floyd | surrounding this clearing. Their white berries glisten like pearls in
Floyd | the moonlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Mistletoe vines hang from the branches of the tall leafy trees
Floyd | surrounding this clearing. Their white berries glisten like pearls in
Floyd | the moonlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take berries" 		
	

Floyd | The mistletoe grows beyond your reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x angels" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	two-star says (to floyd), "take berries with pole" 		
	

Floyd | That was only understood you as far as wanting to take the mistletoe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask fairies about angels" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pipe" 		
	

Floyd | The jovial fauns are small creatures in stature with the torso and
Floyd | head of a man, and haunches of a pony. The faun playing the reed pipe
Floyd | sits near the spring allowing one hoof to be immersed in the warm
Floyd | water, while the faun with the flute dances and twirls joyously about
Floyd | the clearing. The third faun strums a lyre while sitting placidly in
Floyd | the soft grass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take orb" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the blue baubles or the colored baubles?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "blue" 		
	

Floyd | You reach for one of the baubles floating close by, but just as you
Floyd | are about to capture it, the orb deftly swirls out of your grasp. It
Floyd | circles you almost tauntingly and then floats away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x blue baubles" 		
	

Floyd | The blue baubles from the cottage have made their long trek across the
Floyd | starry night sky to this enchanted island. They swirl about the
Floyd | clearing with the rest of the beautifully colored floating spheres.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x colored baubles" 		
	

Floyd | The baubles are fist-sized translucent orbs that float and swirl about
Floyd | in the air. Their smooth, glossy surfaces reflect wonderful shades of
Floyd | blue, yellow, green, pink, and silver when they pass through the
Floyd | moonbeams. As you watch them dance about this enchanted clearing, you
Floyd | notice one of the fairies hold out a pink wand. The nearest pink
Floyd | bauble suddenly circles about the point of the outstretched wand and
Floyd | then alights directly on the tip. As you observe the other fairies
Floyd | playing, you see that the orbs have landed upon several other wands as
Floyd | well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a long wooden pole
Floyd |   a lantern (providing light)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	two-star says (to floyd), "hold out pole" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x candle" 		
	

Floyd | This is a partially used candle, however it still has enough wax left
Floyd | to last for your family's winter solstice dinner celebration tonight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "dammit we need the blue wand from the other fairies" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "wave it" 		
	

Floyd | You have fun waving the candle stick.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	two-star says (to floyd), "wave pole" 		
	

Floyd | You have fun waving the long wooden pole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "So, if we got the green wand from the other fairies, we could get a green orb, I guess." 	
			DavidW asks, "Was the wand blue over there?" 	
			djfletch says, "I think so - not certain" 	
			Jacqueline says, "The blue wand was in the other fairy location, yeah." 	
			djfletch says, "they wouldn't let us take it though" 	
			DavidW says, "I have no idea why we'd want a blue orb, though." 	
			two-star says, "I don't suppose whacking the fairies with the pole will do us any good. As theraputic as it might be." 	
			Touchy says, "Hm..." 	
			Touchy says, "maybe they will respond to the whistle...though I have no clue how to get it from the imp" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I have a very vague hint. I only looked at one on that bit (getting the wand, that is). And it's something we mentioned, but didn't really pursue." 	
			DavidW says, "It was a bell." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "a bell?" 	
			inky says, "that doesn't ring any bells" 	
			DavidW says, "The imp has a bell." 	
			DavidW asks, "What's the vague hint?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "That we need to distract them." 	
			Jacqueline says, "How, I have no idea." 	
			DavidW says, "also, I need a potty break." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah, me too." 	
			inky asks, "distract the current fairies?" 	
			inky asks, "or the ones with the wand?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Fairy Island
Floyd | You have happened upon a magical reverie! In the open clearing
Floyd | encircled by the giant leafy trees, tiny fairies giggle and play as
Floyd | they dance on the giant petals of white orchids which grow abundantly
Floyd | in this soft earth. Mistletoe rich with tiny white berries, spiral up
Floyd | through the branches of the surrounding trees. Moonbeams streak down
Floyd | through the tops of the giant trees illuminating a gurgling spring
Floyd | that wells up warm water in a circular pond at the center of the
Floyd | clearing. Several small doe lie on the soft, lilting grass enchanted
Floyd | by the merry tunes from a company of fauns playing an assortment of
Floyd | flutes, lyres, and reed pipes. The wondrous scene is even more
Floyd | remarkable by the presence of numerous floating orbs that swirl about
Floyd | the clearing seemingly of their own accord.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I am now bac." 	
			Jacqueline says, "er, back" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | You do your best to join in the fauns' little concerto first by
Floyd | humming in accompaniment. When you feel a little braver, you begin to
Floyd | sing a favorite solstice carol to the tune that they play. The
Floyd | creatures of the island seem to approve of your addition. The fauns
Floyd | smile and nod affectionately, and a few of the fairies circle close by
Floyd | while others braid strands of your hair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "The ones with the wand." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "dance" 		
	

Floyd | You dance a pretty little waltz to the rhythm of the woodwinds. The
Floyd | fauns nod and smile encouragingly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | You do your best to join in the fauns' little concerto first by
Floyd | humming in accompaniment. When you feel a little braver, you begin to
Floyd | sing a favorite solstice carol to the tune that they play. The
Floyd | creatures of the island seem to approve of your addition. The fauns
Floyd | smile and nod affectionately, and a few of the fairies circle close by
Floyd | while others braid strands of your hair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I know nothing of these current fairies." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "dance with fauns" 		
	

Floyd | That was only understood you as far as wanting to dance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		djfletch says, "the current fairies are what makes electricity work" 	
			DavidW asks, "Do you want me to take us back to the other fairies?" 	
			inky says, "yeah" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You wander into the wood and eventually find yourself back on the
Floyd | eastern shore of the island.
Floyd |
Floyd | Island Shore
Floyd | You are standing on the shore of a little island in the midst of a
Floyd | vast expanse of ice floes gleaming brilliantly white in the moonlight.
Floyd | A channel of water leads back to the east, and brilliantly green leafy
Floyd | trees nearly forming a wall grow to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get on small floe" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing on the small ice floe, you push off of the icy bank with the
Floyd | long pole. You glide smoothly down the water channel. Your makeshift
Floyd | ice raft begins to slow just as it reaches the opposite bank. It
Floyd | impacts on the other side of the channel with just enough force to
Floyd | keep it delicately fused to the ice sheet. You carefully step off onto
Floyd | the icy bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cautiously retracing your steps, you make your way back to the
Floyd | southern shore of the frozen lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes near Mountainside
Floyd | Stretching out before you is a vast expanse of flat white ice
Floyd | brilliantly shimmering in the silvery moonlight. Straining to see the
Floyd | shadowy horizon of the stark ice in contrast to the dark starlit sky,
Floyd | you notice a cluster of dark trees off to the northwest. A small dark
Floyd | hole in the mountainside opens directly south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | As you crawl through the tunnel under the mountain, the long wooden
Floyd | pole you carry becomes increasingly cumbersome, and you are forced to
Floyd | retreat back to the ice floes and deposit the pole on that side of the
Floyd | mountain before proceeding back to the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | You crawl on your belly through the tunnel which is illuminated by the
Floyd | lantern you carry. After a time, you see a brighter light ahead and
Floyd | keep crawling until you find yourself on the other side of the
Floyd | mountain.
Floyd |
Floyd | Mountain's Edge
Floyd | The forest has thinned in this area at the foothills of a great
Floyd | mountain range that lies to the north. In the moonlight, you see that
Floyd | the undergrowth has thinned to the southwest which leads toward the
Floyd | forest. A small hole, barely noticeable in the shadows, extends into
Floyd | the mountain directly to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You step over the row of stones and climb down into the forest vale.
Floyd | The air is much warmer here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fairies" 		
	

Floyd | The fairies dance in the firefly light playing games, singing, and
Floyd | laughing. You spy a group of them playing hide and seek among the
Floyd | poinsettias, while others seem to be having flying races with the
Floyd | fireflies.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "show candle to fairies" 		
	

Floyd | The fairies is unimpressed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "poinsettias" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wave candle" 		
	

Floyd | You have fun waving the candle stick.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x poinsettias" 		
	

Floyd | Flower fairies play gaily on the petals of the white poinsettias. When
Floyd | a firefly passes close by to one of the flowers close by, you notice a
Floyd | little wand resting on its petals.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get wand" 		
	

Floyd | You reach again for the wand, but just at the last moment, one of the
Floyd | fairies dashes through the air and shoots dazzling light rays toward
Floyd | you from her green wand. The brilliant flashings cause you to take
Floyd | several steps backwards. The fairy twirls a few times in the air, nods
Floyd | in satisfaction, and flies back to the others.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x wand" 		
	

Floyd | The wand resting on the flower petal appears to belong to the fairies,
Floyd | but none are looking after it at the moment. The wand appears to be
Floyd | bluish in color.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh, I see" 	
			inky says, "it's a blue wand but she zaps us with a green one" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show lantern to fairies" 		
	

Floyd | The fairies is unimpressed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (East)
Floyd | The sunken vale continues back to the west. Fireflies dance about in
Floyd | the air on this side of the vale as well illuminating the space
Floyd | beneath the thick covering of branches above. Another bed of white
Floyd | poinsettia flowers grows here in the soft earth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show lantern to fireflies" 		
	

Floyd | The fireflies seem entirely too preoccupied to notice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x flowers" 		
	

Floyd | The patch of white poinsettias shines beautifully in the blue-green
Floyd | firefly light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get fireflies" 		
	

Floyd | You do your best to capture one of the fireflies, but they fly away
Floyd | from you too quickly. They look more lovely from a distance anyway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks (of inky), "Did you have a plan?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a lantern (providing light)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "not really, but it seems like light would distract them" 	
			inky says, "alternately, maybe we could reflect the wand light with a mirror" 	
			two-star says, "I was thinking of closing or covering our eyes when we get the wand." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "close eyes" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "I think maybe we need the bell" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x shoes" 		
	

Floyd | You now hold in your hands a magnificent present for Sander that is
Floyd | sure to brighten his spirit on this solstice eve. Quite simply, these
Floyd | are the finest, most handsome pair of shoes you have ever laid eyes
Floyd | upon. You could not imagine a more perfect solstice gift for Sander
Floyd | who has had to wear his tight and tattered old shoes for so long.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "it's weird to me this game has such a small inventory" 	
			djfletch says, "I think fairies would like a bell. I don't know why. Maybe because of Tinkerbell." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get flower" 		
	

Floyd | The white poinsettias look so fresh and beautiful that you decide to
Floyd | leave them to grow in peace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x lantern" 		
	

Floyd | The lantern emits a bright and glowing yellow light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "exits" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (East)
Floyd | The sunken vale continues back to the west. Fireflies dance about in
Floyd | the air on this side of the vale as well illuminating the space
Floyd | beneath the thick covering of branches above. Another bed of white
Floyd | poinsettia flowers grows here in the soft earth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x branches" 		
	

Floyd | The forest is full of magnificent tall fir trees. They fill the wood
Floyd | with a wonderful fresh pine scent.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "climb trees" 		
	

Floyd | None of the surrounding fir trees seem to have good branches for
Floyd | climbing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "dig" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "poinsettias" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig the white poinsettias with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I have no idea what to do; I never got this far before." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I might be biased, but I would just like to point out that the first game we played today was more accessible and easier to play." 	
			inky asks, "dang, you played this as a second game?" 	
			inky says, "it's pushing two hours in the comp on its own" 	
			Jacqueline says, "We played a boxing day game." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, ">PUNCH THEN JAB" 	
			Jacqueline says (to inky), "We played my argonaut game, so." 	
			Jacqueline says, "It's all of ten moves." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think we wasted a full 20 min on it." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Which was longer than I thought we'd play it." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x poinsettas" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x poinsettias" 		
	

Floyd | The patch of white poinsettias shines beautifully in the blue-green
Floyd | firefly light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "But Nitku wanted a Boxing Day game, so." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "firefly light is blue-green, I note" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x poinsettias" 		
	

Floyd | Flower fairies play gaily on the petals of the white poinsettias. When
Floyd | a firefly passes close by to one of the flowers close by, you notice a
Floyd | little wand resting on its petals.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully climb up the slope and step back into the stone-lined
Floyd | path. The chill of the blowing breeze sends shivers up your spine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oops" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You step over the row of stones and climb down into the forest vale.
Floyd | The air is much warmer here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "climb trees" 		
	

Floyd | None of the surrounding fir trees seem to have good branches for
Floyd | climbing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fairies" 		
	

Floyd | The fairies dance in the firefly light playing games, singing, and
Floyd | laughing. You spy a group of them playing hide and seek among the
Floyd | poinsettias, while others seem to be having flying races with the
Floyd | fireflies.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "dance" 		
	

Floyd | You begin to sway from side to side, humming to yourself. Then you
Floyd | twirl 'round and 'round making your dress billow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | Your sing joyously into the open air.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "dance" 		
	

Floyd | You begin to sway from side to side, humming to yourself. Then you
Floyd | twirl 'round and 'round making your dress billow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "dance" 		
	

Floyd | You begin to sway from side to side, humming to yourself. Then you
Floyd | twirl 'round and 'round making your dress billow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hide in poinsettias" 		
	

Floyd | Alas! That sentence is not understandable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "swat fairies" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "disbelieve in fairies" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, I guess I'm stuck" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "clap hands" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "play hide and seek" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "well, I think we either need to deal with the hedge maze again" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get wand" 		
	

Floyd | You reach again for the wand, but just at the last moment, one of the
Floyd | fairies dashes through the air and shoots dazzling light rays toward
Floyd | you from her green wand. The brilliant flashings cause you to take
Floyd | several steps backwards. The fairy twirls a few times in the air, nods
Floyd | in satisfaction, and flies back to the others.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "or maybe what's behind the brambles." 	
			inky says, "okey doke" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully climb up the slope and step back into the stone-lined
Floyd | path. The chill of the blowing breeze sends shivers up your spine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You step over the row of stones and climb down into the forest vale.
Floyd | The air is much warmer here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw snow at flowers" 		
	

Floyd | You throw your snowball at the white poinsettias.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw snow at wand" 		
	

Floyd | You throw your snowball at the little blue wand lying on a flower
Floyd | petal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw snow at fairies" 		
	

Floyd | The fairies dart out of the way of your flying snowball. From behind,
Floyd | you hear a high-pitched, "Hmph!" and are doused by a momentarily
Floyd | blinding ray of sparkling fairy light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw snow at fireflies" 		
	

Floyd | You throw your snowball at the fireflies.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "maybe that used up the wand power for the moment" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		(from Jacqueline) inky says, "Man, these fairies." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw snow at fairies" 		
	

Floyd | The fairies dart out of the way of your flying snowball. From behind,
Floyd | you hear a high-pitched, "Hmph!" and are doused by a momentarily
Floyd | blinding ray of sparkling fairy light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take wand" 		
	

Floyd | You reach again for the wand, but just at the last moment, one of the
Floyd | fairies dashes through the air and shoots dazzling light rays toward
Floyd | you from her green wand. The brilliant flashings cause you to take
Floyd | several steps backwards. The fairy twirls a few times in the air, nods
Floyd | in satisfaction, and flies back to the others.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "bah" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully climb up the slope and step back into the stone-lined
Floyd | path. The chill of the blowing breeze sends shivers up your spine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take more snow" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | (the snow)
Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a handful of snow
Floyd |   a lantern (providing light)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You step over the row of stones and climb down into the forest vale.
Floyd | The air is much warmer here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw snow at branches" 		
	

Floyd | You hurl your snowball at the trees and it breaks apart on the
Floyd | branches.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shake branches" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move branches" 		
	

Floyd | The magnificent fir trees stand firm and will not budge an inch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x canopy" 		
	

Floyd | The forest is full of magnificent tall fir trees. They fill the wood
Floyd | with a wonderful fresh pine scent.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully climb up the slope and step back into the stone-lined
Floyd | path. The chill of the blowing breeze sends shivers up your spine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the
Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dense Forest near Thicket
Floyd | The silvery moonlight softly illuminates the nearby branches of this
Floyd | dense forest and reflects from snowy patches along the cold ground.
Floyd | Although your range of sight is limited by the darkness, the brambles
Floyd | appear passable to the north and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk to the southwest, the forest becomes much denser and more
Floyd | foreboding. The underbrush turns into a prickly thicket and you become
Floyd | hopelessly lost. You wander about for a time before finally reaching
Floyd | the edge of the dense forest again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x thicket" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dense Forest near Thicket
Floyd | The silvery moonlight softly illuminates the nearby branches of this
Floyd | dense forest and reflects from snowy patches along the cold ground.
Floyd | Although your range of sight is limited by the darkness, the brambles
Floyd | appear passable to the north and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "n" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the
Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "oops" 	
			DavidW asks (of Lucea), "did you have a plan?" 	
			Lucea says, "not really, just watching" 	
	Lucea says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | [Cannot "undo" twice in succession. Sorry!]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dense Forest near Thicket
Floyd | The silvery moonlight softly illuminates the nearby branches of this
Floyd | dense forest and reflects from snowy patches along the cold ground.
Floyd | Although your range of sight is limited by the darkness, the brambles
Floyd | appear passable to the north and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I was heading to the hedge maze." 	
			Lucea says, "OK" 	
			DavidW asks, "although, maybe the dryad is more talkative now?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the
Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about fairies" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad chuckles, "Oh, those fairies with their tricks and lights,
Floyd | they are welcome on any and all solstice nights."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about fireflies" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad appears to be staring whimsically at the great silvery moon
Floyd | overhead and does not seem to be paying any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about imp" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad appears to be staring whimsically at the great silvery moon
Floyd | overhead and does not seem to be paying any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about sprite" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad appears to be staring whimsically at the great silvery moon
Floyd | overhead and does not seem to be paying any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about sprites" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad appears to be staring whimsically at the great silvery moon
Floyd | overhead and does not seem to be paying any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about moon" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad stares whimsically at the moon, "Look how it shines so pure
Floyd | and white as it bursts from the night. Lo, what a sight!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about horse" 		
	

Floyd | Bark creaks as the dryad raises his wooden eyebrows, "Where is he?
Floyd | Have you seen him here? I have not one, but hundreds of solstice
Floyd | tokens this year!" The dryad wriggles his branches causing the pastel
Floyd | lights to dance and sway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about tokens" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad appears to be staring whimsically at the great silvery moon
Floyd | overhead and does not seem to be paying any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "The dryad wants a horse?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about solstice" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad replies with his deep resounding voice, "Ah, on this snowy
Floyd | solstice night, how wonderful that I have all these rocks glowing
Floyd | bright!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "What would a dryad want with a ..." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "ask dryad about moon" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad stares whimsically at the moon, "Look how it shines so pure
Floyd | and white as it bursts from the night. Lo, what a sight!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about horse" 		
	

Floyd | Bark creaks as the dryad raises his wooden eyebrows, "Where is he?
Floyd | Have you seen him here? I have not one, but hundreds of solstice
Floyd | tokens this year!" The dryad wriggles his branches causing the pastel
Floyd | lights to dance and sway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about rocks" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad appears to be staring whimsically at the great silvery moon
Floyd | overhead and does not seem to be paying any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about stars" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad stares whimsically at the moon, "Look how it shines so pure
Floyd | and white as it bursts from the night. Lo, what a sight!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "it sounds like he lost his horse -- hey" 	
			Lucea says, "wasn't there something a while back about some named thing being driven of" 	
			Lucea says, "off, too. maybe it was a horse" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about bell" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad appears to be staring whimsically at the great silvery moon
Floyd | overhead and does not seem to be paying any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about fauns" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad chuckles in his deep resonating voice, "Fantastic creatures,
Floyd | wouldn't you say? They play music on through the night to the light of
Floyd | day."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about hedge maze" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad appears to be staring whimsically at the great silvery moon
Floyd | overhead and does not seem to be paying any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about horse" 		
	

Floyd | The sprite hugs his golden bell saying, "Mine! All mine!" He then
Floyd | burst into a taunting singsong, "Takers, keepers! Missers, weepers!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take bell" 		
	

Floyd | The little snow sprite does not seem willing to just give it to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sprite, give bell to me" 		
	

Floyd | "No, no, no!" the snow sprite chides. He hugs the bell lovingly,
Floyd | "Mine, all mine!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "throw snow at sprite" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sprite, ring bell" 		
	

Floyd | (the snow sprite at the snow sprite)
Floyd | (first taking the snow sprite)
Floyd | The little snow sprite is much too quick for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The snow sprite laughs raucously, then picks up a handful of snow and
Floyd | hurls it in your direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "throw handful at sprite" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "damn" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a lantern (providing light)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get white snow" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | (the snow sprite)
Floyd | The little snow sprite is much too quick for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sprite, follow me" 		
	

Floyd | The snow sprite laughs raucously, then picks up a handful of snow and
Floyd | hurls it in your direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the
Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about sprites" 		
	

Floyd | The snowsprite stares at you with great attention as you speak. When
Floyd | you finish, he straightens up very seriously as if about to give a
Floyd | prophetic oration but says only, "What?"
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about fairies" 		
	

Floyd | The sprite starts running back and forth sending snow flying through
Floyd | the air as he screams, "Yeh! Fairies!" The sprite stops running to
Floyd | crouch down, gather a huge handful of snow and toss it into the air.
Floyd | As the snowflakes trickle down, he adds, "I like their sparklies.
Floyd | Mmm-hmm!"
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "uh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "hahah" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about fireflies" 		
	

Floyd | The snowsprite stares at you with great attention as you speak. When
Floyd | you finish, he straightens up very seriously as if about to give a
Floyd | prophetic oration but says only, "What?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about fauns" 		
	

Floyd | The snowsprite stares at you with great attention as you speak. When
Floyd | you finish, he straightens up very seriously as if about to give a
Floyd | prophetic oration but says only, "What?"
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about snow" 		
	

Floyd | The sprite starts singing as he runs in a large circle around you,
Floyd | "Solstice, solstice! Solstice nights! Call in one and all snow
Floyd | sprites!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about angels" 		
	

Floyd | The snowsprite stares at you with great attention as you speak. When
Floyd | you finish, he straightens up very seriously as if about to give a
Floyd | prophetic oration but says only, "What?"
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about statues" 		
	

Floyd | The snowsprite stares at you with great attention as you speak. When
Floyd | you finish, he straightens up very seriously as if about to give a
Floyd | prophetic oration but says only, "What?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance to the northern hills beyond, you spot a tall
Floyd | figure walking in front of a white horse. You can faintly hear the
Floyd | jingling of bells which fades away as the two of them disappear behind
Floyd | one of the distant snowy hills.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about horse" 		
	

Floyd | The sprite hugs his golden bell saying, "Mine! All mine!" He then
Floyd | burst into a taunting singsong, "Takers, keepers! Missers, weepers!"
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about tall figure" 		
	

Floyd | The snowsprite stares at you with great attention as you speak. When
Floyd | you finish, he straightens up very seriously as if about to give a
Floyd | prophetic oration but says only, "What?"
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "did the sprite's bell come from the horse?" 	
			inky says, "could be, I guess" 	
			DavidW says, "I need to lie down." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Entrance
Floyd | This is the base of a giant mountain to the north. The rocky landscape
Floyd | continues to the west. Snow-covered plateaus glisten in the moonlight
Floyd | high above. The path stops just in front of the mouth of a cave in the
Floyd | mountainside to the west. Railroad tracks lead from deep inside the
Floyd | cave to a large pile of round stones a few yards from the cave
Floyd | entrance. Looking to the east and southeast, you see the edge of the
Floyd | snowy hills. The mountainous terrain appears impassable in other
Floyd | directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your handful of snow finally melts and slips through your fingers.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the faint groaning of creaky wheels echoing from within the
Floyd | cave. The scraping of metal becomes louder and louder, and suddenly an
Floyd | old mining cart filled with small grey stones emerges from the cave
Floyd | entrance. A stocky, pug-nosed dwarf with a lit candle on his hat
Floyd | pushes the cart along the tracks from behind. Quite oblivious or
Floyd | unconcerned by your presence, he continues pushing the cart until it
Floyd | reaches the stone pile where he dumps his load of stones. He then
Floyd | slowly marches around the cart to the other side and pushes it back
Floyd | into the darkness of the cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs across the
Floyd | snowy hills laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs
Floyd | right up to you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "throw handful at sprite" 		
	

Floyd | You hurl the handful of snow at the little sprite. He lurches to the
Floyd | side to avoid being pelted. Even though the sprite is much to quick to
Floyd | be hit, he seems to have a newfound respect for you ... for a moment.
Floyd | But, then he pokes his tongue out at you and continues with his usual
Floyd | antics.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			Jacqueline says, "hmm" 	
			Jacqueline says, "That almost sounds promising." 	
	Ellison arrives, full of fun and funk. 		inky says, "yeah" 	
			inky says, "or maybe it's just a joke" 	
			inky says, "it's hard to tell" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Did we ask him about the bell? I guess we did." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about bell" 		
	

Floyd | The snow imp cuddles the bell lovingly, "So small, so shiny! My
Floyd | beautiful ... beautiful ... bell." He lets out a sudden giggle and
Floyd | starts waving it over his head tauntingly.
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask sprite about horse" 		
	

Floyd | The sprite hugs his golden bell saying, "Mine! All mine!" He then
Floyd | burst into a taunting singsong, "Takers, keepers! Missers, weepers!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x bell" 		
	

Floyd | The little golden bell is highly polished and has a lustrous sheen in
Floyd | the moonlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the
Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pick up a handful of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "throw snow at bell" 		
	

Floyd | (the handful of snow at the golden bell)
Floyd | You throw your snowball at the golden bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance to the northern hills beyond, you spot a tall
Floyd | figure walking in front of a white horse. You can faintly hear the
Floyd | jingling of bells which fades away as the two of them disappear behind
Floyd | one of the distant snowy hills.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "throw snow at sprite" 		
	

Floyd | (the handful of snow at the snow sprite)
Floyd | You hurl the handful of snow at the little sprite. He lurches to the
Floyd | side to avoid being pelted. Even though the sprite is much to quick to
Floyd | be hit, he seems to have a newfound respect for you ... for a moment.
Floyd | But, then he pokes his tongue out at you and continues with his usual
Floyd | antics.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance to the northern hills beyond, you spot a tall
Floyd | figure walking in front of a white horse. You can faintly hear the
Floyd | jingling of bells which fades away as the two of them disappear behind
Floyd | one of the distant snowy hills.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, yeah, not really going any place" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Hedge maze?" 	
			inky says, "ok, but I don't know how to get there" 	
			Lucea says, "WAIT" 	
			Lucea says, "(sorry)" 	
			Lucea says, "a white horse" 	
			Lucea asks, "is that the horse the dryad wants?" 	
			inky says, "quite possibly, yeah" 	
			Touchy says, "I stopped paying attention. Sorry." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I'm not sure of the color." 	
			Lucea asks, "how many other horses have we seen?" 	
			Lucea says, "and besides, it's a white horse" 	
			Lucea says, "fictional characters always want white horses" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh. Okay." 	
			Jacqueline says, "That is true." 	
			Jacqueline says, "The bit about how many horses we've seen, that is, not the bit about fictional characters." 	
			inky asks, "ok, so can someone walk us to the hedge maze?" 	
			djfletch says, "probably" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Yeah. One sec." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Edge of Snowy Hills
Floyd | The forest edge lies to the northeast and the gently rolling snowy
Floyd | hills continue no further than a row of hedges to the southwest. At
Floyd | the center of this row of hedges is a neatly cut opening.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs across the
Floyd | snowy hills laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs
Floyd | right up to you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh, djf has it. Cool." 	
			djfletch says, "this is the start of it" 	
			djfletch says, "it has various angels in it" 	
			inky asks, "is the goal to visit them in a particular order? or find and manipulate each of them in some way?" 	
			djfletch says, "no idea - I don't think we managed to do anything with them" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Paths through the neatly trimmed hedges lead to the west, east, and
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Powdery snow flurries toss your hair about as you walk down this
Floyd | pathway that leads to the northeast and to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways through the green hedges lead to the north, south, east, and
Floyd | northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | One pathway through the shaped hedges leads to the north, and two more
Floyd | lead to the southwest and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x angel" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. The glorious angel
Floyd | looks skyward with majestically outstretched arms. Her long gown
Floyd | swirls as if in a gust of wind revealing her dainty slippers beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear an impish high-pitched giggle approaching from the pathway to
Floyd | the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x slippers" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. The glorious angel
Floyd | looks skyward with majestically outstretched arms. Her long gown
Floyd | swirls as if in a gust of wind revealing her dainty slippers beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | Footsteps softly crunch in the snow close by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x gown" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. The glorious angel
Floyd | looks skyward with majestically outstretched arms. Her long gown
Floyd | swirls as if in a gust of wind revealing her dainty slippers beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little snow sprite wearing a green scarf comes galloping in from the
Floyd | north. Another snow sprite comes cartwheeling in right behind. They
Floyd | head toward the pathway to the southeast, then turn around and wave
Floyd | their arms motioning for you to follow. With an impish giggle, they
Floyd | disappear to the southeast leaving tiny footprints behind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x pedestal" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. The glorious angel
Floyd | looks skyward with majestically outstretched arms. Her long gown
Floyd | swirls as if in a gust of wind revealing her dainty slippers beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x arms" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, so no particular distinguishing features" 	
			inky asks, "can you find another one?" 	
			djfletch says, "there is this one, a kneeling one, one looking down, and one singing a hymn" 	
			djfletch says, "ok" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways through the green hedges lead to the north, south, east, and
Floyd | northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		inky says, "ah hmm" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | This is a small enclosed area with the only pathway leading back to
Floyd | the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x angel" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. The angel looks upward
Floyd | into the night sky and appears to be singing a most lovely hymn.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "that does seem a little like they need to be visited or manipulated in a specific order" 	
			inky asks, "did anyone map the maze?" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "x pedestal" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. The angel looks upward
Floyd | into the night sky and appears to be singing a most lovely hymn.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "We have a map." 	
			Jacqueline says, "But it's the author's map." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And I can't read all of it." 	
			inky asks, "so it's lies?" 	
			djfletch says, "I think I have it all here too" 	
			Jacqueline | [LINK] 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, no, it's not lies, I don't reckon." 	
			djfletch says, "we are in m15 I think" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways through the green hedges lead to the north, south, east, and
Floyd | northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | One pathway through the shaped hedges leads to the north, and two more
Floyd | lead to the southwest and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "also angels at m4, m16, m10" 	
			inky says, "hmm, I don't see anything obvious corresponding to that dashed line" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x footprints" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "I don't think we got to c1 and c2" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, we moved, right." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x statue" 		
	

Floyd | The stone angel and the elaborate pedestal upon which she rests has
Floyd | been beautifully carved out of alabaster stone. The glorious angel
Floyd | looks skyward with majestically outstretched arms. Her long gown
Floyd | swirls as if in a gust of wind revealing her dainty slippers beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear an impish high-pitched giggle approaching from the pathway to
Floyd | the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "hide" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to hide behind?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "hm" 	
			inky says, "oho" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I was kidding, but." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "statue" 		
	

Floyd | You hide behind the angel statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | Footsteps softly crunch in the snow close by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little snow sprite wearing a green scarf comes galloping in from the
Floyd | north. Another snow sprite comes cartwheeling in right behind. They
Floyd | both stop in the middle of the pathway and glance furtively about.
Floyd | With a mischievous giggle, one of the sprites hops upon the other's
Floyd | shoulders and they trot down the pathway to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "nice!" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "se" 		Jacqueline says, "I was just not wanting to get hit with a snowball again." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways lead through the hedge maze to the northwest, to the south
Floyd | and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A trail of tiny footprints lead into this pathway from the northwest,
Floyd | but suddenly stop here in a most peculiar fashion.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x footprints" 		
	

Floyd | The footprints in the snow are tiny and have very pointy toes;
Floyd | however, they are slowly filling in with the blowing powdered snow.
Floyd | The trail of footprints lead into this pathway from the northwest, but
Floyd | then abruptly stop here. The snow is completely undisturbed any where
Floyd | else save for your own foot trails.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look up" 		
	

Floyd | That was only understood you as far as wanting to look.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | You jump up and down having a jolly good time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x hedge" 		
	

Floyd | The hedges that have grown to approximately twice your height have
Floyd | been formed into a neat rows and corners to build this giant maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "climb hedge" 		
	

Floyd | Alas, but there are simply no solid branches here to climb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hrm, maybe I should have hid longer" 	
			Jacqueline asks (of inky), "Did you have a jolly good time?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		Jacqueline says, "Possibly." 	
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "did I ever" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | One pathway through the shaped hedges leads to the north, and two more
Floyd | lead to the southwest and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A trail of tiny footprints in the snow lead to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little snow sprite wearing a green scarf comes galloping in from the
Floyd | north. Another snow sprite comes cartwheeling in right behind. They
Floyd | both stop in the middle of the pathway and glance furtively about.
Floyd | With a mischievous giggle, one of the sprites hops upon the other's
Floyd | shoulders and they trot down the pathway to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | The wind whistles down the corridors of the hedge maze and blows
Floyd | snowflakes into your hair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways lead through the hedge maze to the northwest, to the south
Floyd | and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A trail of tiny footprints lead into this pathway from the northwest,
Floyd | but suddenly stop here in a most peculiar fashion.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, no" 	
			inky says, "it seems like they must be doing something tricky but I dunno what" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | The twists and turns of the green hedges look so much alike, that you
Floyd | loose your way. After walking and walking, you eventually find
Floyd | yourself back at the start of the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | One pathway through the shaped hedges leads to the north, and two more
Floyd | lead to the southwest and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | The twists and turns of the green hedges look so much alike, that you
Floyd | loose your way. After walking and walking, you eventually find
Floyd | yourself back at the start of the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways lead through the hedge maze to the northwest, to the south
Floyd | and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | One pathway through the shaped hedges leads to the north, and two more
Floyd | lead to the southwest and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | The twists and turns of the green hedges look so much alike, that you
Floyd | loose your way. After walking and walking, you eventually find
Floyd | yourself back at the start of the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "they might just be mapping aids" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "undo" 		inky says, "maybe" 	
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "it looks to me like the sprites might let you get into the area of the maze you can't otherwise enter" 	
	Lucea says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a lantern (providing light)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear an impish high-pitched giggle approaching from the pathway to
Floyd | the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "yes, the map has a room sw of here" 	
			Lucea says, "did we do anything with the baubles yet" 	
			Lucea says, "wait, no, here comes the sprite" 	
			djfletch says, "if we hide will they go the other way" 	
			inky says, "here comes spritey clause" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "hide behind statue" 		
	

Floyd | You hide behind the angel statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | Footsteps softly crunch in the snow close by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf10" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | But you aren't in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little snow sprite wearing a green scarf comes galloping in from the
Floyd | north. Another snow sprite comes cartwheeling in right behind. They
Floyd | both stop in the middle of the pathway and glance furtively about.
Floyd | With a mischievous giggle, one of the sprites hops upon the other's
Floyd | shoulders and they trot down the pathway to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "methinks we should go southeast, eh" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | The wind whistles down the corridors of the hedge maze and blows
Floyd | snowflakes into your hair.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little snow sprite wearing a green scarf comes galloping in from the
Floyd | north. Another snow sprite comes cartwheeling in right behind. They
Floyd | both stop in the middle of the pathway and glance furtively about.
Floyd | With a mischievous giggle, one of the sprites hops upon the other's
Floyd | shoulders and they trot down the pathway to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "well, that's what we tried, and it had the disappearing footprints" 	
			inky says, "(which might still be right, I just don't get what to do next)" 	
	Lucea says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways lead through the hedge maze to the northwest, to the south
Floyd | and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A trail of tiny footprints lead into this pathway from the northwest,
Floyd | but suddenly stop here in a most peculiar fashion.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to Floyd), "hide" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to hide behind?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "hide behind hedge" 		
	

Floyd | Alas, but that does not seem to work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "what directions have we tried" 	
			inky says, "I believe SW from here immediately confuses us and sends us back to the entrance" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The twists and turns of the green hedges look so much alike, that you
Floyd | loose your way. After walking and walking, you eventually find
Floyd | yourself back at the start of the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | One pathway through the shaped hedges leads to the north, and two more
Floyd | lead to the southwest and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "well then" 	
	Lucea says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a lantern (providing light)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "they probably vanished somehow" 	
			djfletch says, "I'm trying to cheat by looking at the author's map but the writing is too small to read" 	
			inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | The wind whistles down the corridors of the hedge maze and blows
Floyd | snowflakes into your hair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf10" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways lead through the hedge maze to the northwest, to the south
Floyd | and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A trail of tiny footprints lead into this pathway from the northwest,
Floyd | but suddenly stop here in a most peculiar fashion.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "dig" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "snow" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig the snow with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x footprints" 		
	

Floyd | The footprints in the snow are tiny and have very pointy toes;
Floyd | however, they are slowly filling in with the blowing powdered snow.
Floyd | The trail of footprints lead into this pathway from the northwest, but
Floyd | then abruptly stop here. The snow is completely undisturbed any where
Floyd | else save for your own foot trails.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "follow trail" 		
	

Floyd | The footprints come in from the northwest and just stop here in the
Floyd | middle of the pathway. They do not lead anywhere!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look east" 		
	

Floyd | That was only understood you as far as wanting to look.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hide" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to hide behind?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "snow" 		
	

Floyd | Alas, but that does not seem to work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x hedge" 		
	

Floyd | The hedges that have grown to approximately twice your height have
Floyd | been formed into a neat rows and corners to build this giant maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x snow" 		
	

Floyd | When the wind gusts, the snow that has gathered on the hedges blows
Floyd | down the pathways throughout the maze in puffs of snow flurries. Your
Floyd | footsteps are quickly filled in by the gusting snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky says, "I guess we could try going to another statue and seeing if there are footprints there too" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Is all that happens is that they come, go, and leave footprints?" 	
			inky says, "I guess" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf10" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways through the green hedges lead to the north, south, east, and
Floyd | northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Powdery snow flurries toss your hair about as you walk down this
Floyd | pathway that leads to the northeast and to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Paths through the neatly trimmed hedges lead to the west, east, and
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The row of hedges leads to the west and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | This hedge pathway has been shaped into a tidy corner leading to the
Floyd | east and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The only way out of this area is a pathway leading back to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hide behind angel" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully hide behind the angel statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | The wind whistles down the corridors of the hedge maze and blows
Floyd | snowflakes into your hair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | The wind whistles down the corridors of the hedge maze and blows
Floyd | snowflakes into your hair.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs atop the snow
Floyd | laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs right up to
Floyd | you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hide behind angel" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully hide behind the angel statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "hey wait" 	
			Lucea says, "we get the bell" 	
			Lucea says, "then we ring it and maybe it summons snow sprites" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get bell" 		
	

Floyd | The little snow sprite does not seem willing to just give it to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "trade shoes to sprite" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "show shoes to sprite" 		
	

Floyd | The snowsprite stares at you with great attention as you speak. When
Floyd | you finish, he straightens up very seriously as if about to give a
Floyd | prophetic oration but says only, "What?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "that seems plausible" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "ask sprite about bell" 		
	

Floyd | The snow imp cuddles the bell lovingly, "So small, so shiny! My
Floyd | beautiful ... beautiful ... bell." He lets out a sudden giggle and
Floyd | starts waving it over his head tauntingly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "yep, we definitely need to relieve him of it" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get handful" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | (the snow sprite)
Floyd | The little snow sprite is much too quick for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get white snow" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "give shoes to sprite" 		
	

Floyd | The snow sprite does not seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | The snow sprite does flips and cartwheels across the top of the snow
Floyd | and then suddenly disappears beneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "I wonder if he'd be interested in a bauble" 	
			Lucea says, "they're small and maybe shiny" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Maybe, yeah." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Trade, you mean?" 	
			inky says, "wug" 	
			inky says, "I thought we were doing all this to get the wand ot get the bauble" 	
			inky says, "I've sort of lost track of the deal here" 	
			inky says, "probably we should use the hints or give up for the day pretty soon, seems like" 	
			Lucea says, "I've lost track of what we're doing here" 	
			Lucea says, "but we definitely need to get the bell" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I thought we were trying to get baubles, but maybe this is why or - hrm. I could look at the hints if you guys want, since I'm not a puzzle person anyway." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And then provide the gentler, cryptic hints." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Let me know." 	
			Lucea says, "I mean, the sprite wouldn't be making such a big deal about it if we weren't meant to have it" 	
			Lucea says, "(this advice is not for real life)" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
			inky says, "well, I want somebody to tell us what we should be working on next" 	
			inky says, "because I don't see us making ay progress on any of the seemingly open issues" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay. One sec." 	
			djfletch says, "hmm, there are these angels. Fairies in the vale with a blue wand. Fairies on the island. I don't know what else." 	
			djfletch says, "on the author's map there is a bit of this maze we haven't got into" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Have you gotten into the area to the southwest of the maze?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "You haven't, right?" 	
			inky says, "yeah, but when I tried to get into it, it said we got confused and ended up at the beginning of the maze" 	
			djfletch says, "there is a dotted line on the map with something written next to it" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a lantern (providing light)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I am choosing to believe it says 'goats'" 	
			Jacqueline says, "ha" 	
			djfletch says, "also we haven't been sw from the thicket" 	
			inky says, "ok, that sounds promising" 	
			inky asks, "where is that?" 	
			djfletch says, "which has some more hard to read things" 	
			inky says, "oh, I see" 	
			djfletch says, "I'll find it" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The only way out of this area is a pathway leading back to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs atop the snow
Floyd | laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs right up to
Floyd | you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Let's go back to the snow angel." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, or that first." 	
			inky says, "it looks like it says something like 'more to back home (need omelet)'" 	
			djfletch says, "ok well we haven't seen an omelet I'm afraid" 	
			djfletch says, "or even an egg" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | This hedge pathway has been shaped into a tidy corner leading to the
Floyd | east and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The row of hedges leads to the west and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Paths through the neatly trimmed hedges lead to the west, east, and
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, you are smacked in the head by a snowball. You whirl about
Floyd | to see a devilish little snow sprite giggling at you. It suddenly
Floyd | jumps up, does a back flip and then disappears into the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "hey" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Edge of Snowy Hills
Floyd | The forest edge lies to the northeast and the gently rolling snowy
Floyd | hills continue no further than a row of hedges to the southwest. At
Floyd | the center of this row of hedges is a neatly cut opening.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |

		Lucea says, "if we hide behind the angel and maybe THEN try to grab the bell" 	
	

Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the
Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dense Forest near Thicket
Floyd | The silvery moonlight softly illuminates the nearby branches of this
Floyd | dense forest and reflects from snowy patches along the cold ground.
Floyd | Although your range of sight is limited by the darkness, the brambles
Floyd | appear passable to the north and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk to the southwest, the forest becomes much denser and more
Floyd | foreboding. The underbrush turns into a prickly thicket and you become
Floyd | hopelessly lost. You wander about for a time before finally reaching
Floyd | the edge of the dense forest again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hrm, certainly possible" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I will say that the hints tell us not to come out of hiding too quickly." 	
			Jacqueline says, "But I must say I'm not sure why." 	
			inky says, "okey doke" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Alas! The brambles are impassable in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the

		Jacqueline says, "And that from what I can see we've done what it's said to do, but lets try it again and I'll watch and see." 	
	

Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "whoops" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Edge of Snowy Hills
Floyd | The forest edge lies to the northeast and the gently rolling snowy
Floyd | hills continue no further than a row of hedges to the southwest. At
Floyd | the center of this row of hedges is a neatly cut opening.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Paths through the neatly trimmed hedges lead to the west, east, and
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs atop the snow
Floyd | laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs right up to

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Powdery snow flurries toss your hair about as you walk down this
Floyd | pathway that leads to the northeast and to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite runs right by you carrying a large golden
Floyd | bell in both its hands over its head. It giggles and laughs
Floyd | mischievously, then does a few somersaults and disappears back into
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways through the green hedges lead to the north, south, east, and
Floyd | northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | One pathway through the shaped hedges leads to the north, and two more
Floyd | lead to the southwest and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Alas, the hedges block your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear an impish high-pitched giggle approaching from the pathway to
Floyd | the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hide behind angel" 		
	

Floyd | You hide behind the angel statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | Footsteps softly crunch in the snow close by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little snow sprite wearing a green scarf comes galloping in from the
Floyd | north. Another snow sprite comes cartwheeling in right behind. They
Floyd | both stop in the middle of the pathway and glance furtively about.
Floyd | With a mischievous giggle, one of the sprites hops upon the other's
Floyd | shoulders and they trot down the pathway to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get bell" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | One pathway through the shaped hedges leads to the north, and two more
Floyd | lead to the southwest and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A trail of tiny footprints in the snow lead to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "these might be different sprites than the one with the bell" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | The wind whistles down the corridors of the hedge maze and blows
Floyd | snowflakes into your hair.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, with a great puff of snowflakes, the snow sprites spring up
Floyd | out of the snow in front of the statue where you remain quietly
Floyd | hidden. They laugh raucously at the opening to the southeast waving
Floyd | their arms in jest and sticking out their tongues. They then skip
Floyd | merrily down the pathway to the southwest leaving tiny footprints
Floyd | behind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You follow the tiny pointed footprints out of the pathway to the
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways lead to the northeast, to the west, and to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A tiny trail of footprints in the snow lead from the northeast to the

		inky says, "oho!" 	
	

Floyd | south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oho and I screwed it up." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "no, this is fine" 	
			inky says, "I think" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You follow the tiny pointed footprints out of the pathway to the
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways lead to the northeast, to the west, and to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A tiny trail of footprints in the snow lead from the northeast to the
Floyd | south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The pathways through this area of the hedge maze lead to the north,
Floyd | east, and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A tiny trail of footprints in the snow lead from the north to the
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways have been neatly formed to lead north and northeast. To the
Floyd | west is a long corridor with glowing warm firelight emanating from the
Floyd | other side. And, you can hear joyous music and laughter over the sound
Floyd | of the gusting winds.
Floyd |
Floyd | A tiny trail of footprints in the snow lead from the northeast all of
Floyd | the way down the long corridor to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Ah, okay, yeah, it's fine. Phew." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Large Clearing
Floyd | The large clearing is lit by a tremendous bonfire at its center. The
Floyd | dazzling light illuminates all sorts of magical creatures, dancing and
Floyd | frolicking around the flickering firelight. Many of the elves,
Floyd | fairies, and fauns in this clearing have instruments in their hands
Floyd | and with them play the most enchanting and festive music you have ever
Floyd | heard. A giant circle of the perfectly shaped hedges encloses this
Floyd | large area. Decorative boughs of holly have been draped in great
Floyd | sweeping arcs along the tops of the hedges.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "snow sprites are jerks" 	
			inky says, "busting up the snow sprite party" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Lucea says, "also, I forgot how pretty this area was" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Lucea), "Hence that game, Chicks Dig Snow Sprites." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x holly" 		
	

Floyd | Great sweeping arcs of holly lace the top of the hedges in this jolly
Floyd | clearing. Their boughs are rich red berries that gleam in the bonfire
Floyd | light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get holly" 		
	

Floyd | The holly boughs are much too high for you to reach. You would not
Floyd | wish to disrupt the festive charm of this magical gathering anyhow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get berry" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to move that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | Your sing joyously into the open air.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "dance" 		
	

Floyd | You mimic the festive dancers moving joyously through the clearing.
Floyd | Your dancing shadow, formed by the flickering light of the bonfire,
Floyd | bounces about along the circular hedges.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You walk around the bonfire to the far side of the clearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | Large Clearing
Floyd | Much of the same revelry continues on this side of the bonfire, and
Floyd | tiny fairies with their flickering wands fly all about. As the dancers
Floyd | pass in front of the bonfire, their shadows stretch out in gangly
Floyd | forms that lurch about the clearing. A beautifully crafted brass horn

		inky asks, "ok, so this is another faerie gathering that has no obvious way to interact with it?" 	
	

Floyd | glints in the firelight. It hangs down to eye-level by a string from
Floyd | one of the decorative boughs of holly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "aha, nice" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get horn" 		
	

Floyd | You untie the bit of string around the brass horn and it easily pulls
Floyd | free.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by ten points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x horn" 		
	

Floyd | The horn is formed of a highly polished brass that gleams in the
Floyd | light. The metal has been crafted in a circular loop-the-loop. A
Floyd | mouthpiece forms one end of the brass tube while the other is an
Floyd | opened flare.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "cf11" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "blow horn" 		
	

Floyd | You play the horn, and although you had not had any lessons before, a
Floyd | beautiful, deep and rich tone emanates from the flared opening of the
Floyd | brass horn. The sound reverberates in your belly with an almost
Floyd | magical energy. The fauns, elves, and fairies playing their own
Floyd | enchanted musical instruments nod or cheer approvingly at your musical
Floyd | contribution to their melody.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes hollers, "can you hear me ClubFloyd?" 		Jacqueline says, "Chaching" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Am paging that person. Not sure what's up." 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Large Clearing
Floyd | Much of the same revelry continues on this side of the bonfire, and
Floyd | tiny fairies with their flickering wands fly all about. As the dancers
Floyd | pass in front of the bonfire, their shadows stretch out in gangly
Floyd | forms that lurch about the clearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to Floyd), "x bell" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jota says, "He was apparently talking in the Lounge." 	
			Jacqueline says, "The horn is useful elsewhere. That is all I shall say." 	
			Lucea says, "maybe to get the bell" 	
			djfletch says, "I am thinking to move the other fairies and get the wand" 	
			inky says, "sure" 	
			inky says, "let's go various places and blow it, I guess" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Large Clearing
Floyd | The large clearing is lit by a tremendous bonfire at its center. The
Floyd | dazzling light illuminates all sorts of magical creatures, dancing and
Floyd | frolicking around the flickering firelight. Many of the elves,
Floyd | fairies, and fauns in this clearing have instruments in their hands
Floyd | and with them play the most enchanting and festive music you have ever
Floyd | heard. A giant circle of the perfectly shaped hedges encloses this
Floyd | large area. Decorative boughs of holly have been draped in great
Floyd | sweeping arcs along the tops of the hedges.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways have been neatly formed to lead north and northeast. To the
Floyd | west is a long corridor with glowing warm firelight emanating from the
Floyd | other side. And, you can hear joyous music and laughter over the sound
Floyd | of the gusting winds.
Floyd |

		inky says, "like perhaps a funky jazz club" 	
	

Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "nr" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | The pathways through this area of the hedge maze lead to the north,
Floyd | east, and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways lead to the northeast, to the west, and to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | One pathway through the shaped hedges leads to the north, and two more
Floyd | lead to the southwest and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | A beautiful, snow-dusted, angel statue adorns one corner along this
Floyd | pathway in the hedge maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Pathways through the green hedges lead to the north, south, east, and
Floyd | northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Powdery snow flurries toss your hair about as you walk down this
Floyd | pathway that leads to the northeast and to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "nr" 		
	

Floyd | That is not a recognizable verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hedge Maze
Floyd | Paths through the neatly trimmed hedges lead to the west, east, and
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mischievous little snow sprite is standing here making faces at you
Floyd | and giggling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shaped Hedges near Opening
Floyd | Neatly trimmed hedges form pathways to the south and west. An opening
Floyd | has been sheared through the row of hedges to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Edge of Snowy Hills
Floyd | The forest edge lies to the northeast and the gently rolling snowy
Floyd | hills continue no further than a row of hedges to the southwest. At
Floyd | the center of this row of hedges is a neatly cut opening.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the
Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You step over the row of stones and climb down into the forest vale.
Floyd | The air is much warmer here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see a bed of strikingly beautiful white
Floyd | poinsettias. Little flying fairies dance and sing on the flower
Floyd | petals. You glance about the area and notice that this forest vale
Floyd | continues to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "play horn" 		
	

Floyd | You play the horn, and although you had not had any lessons before, a
Floyd | beautiful, deep and rich tone emanates from the flared opening of the
Floyd | brass horn. The sound reverberates in your belly with an almost
Floyd | magical energy. The fairies suddenly cease their own fun and games and
Floyd | swirl around you with great interest. Some of them even swoop down to
Floyd | kiss the polished brass. When the resounding tones fade away, they
Floyd | resume their previous activities.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says, "finally got in" 		inky says, "hunh" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (East)
Floyd | The sunken vale continues back to the west. Fireflies dance about in
Floyd | the air on this side of the vale as well illuminating the space
Floyd | beneath the thick covering of branches above. Another bed of white
Floyd | poinsettia flowers grows here in the soft earth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "play horn" 		
	

Floyd | You play the horn, and although you had not had any lessons before, a
Floyd | beautiful, deep and rich tone emanates from the flared opening of the
Floyd | brass horn. The sound reverberates in your belly with an almost
Floyd | magical energy. All of the fairies in the other side of the forest
Floyd | vale flutter towards you and listen intently to your music. When the
Floyd | resounding tones from your brass horn have faded into the forest, they
Floyd | continue their previous activities at the bed of poinsettias here on
Floyd | this side of the vale.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a little blue wand lying on a flower petal here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get wand" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "cf12" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x wand" 		
	

Floyd | The blue fairy wand glistens a beautiful pale blue shade when the
Floyd | light shines upon it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "wave wand" 		
	

Floyd | You wave the blue wand causing sparkling blue light trails to flash
Floyd | through the air. The effect is quite beautiful, but nothing else
Floyd | happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "I bet we have to go back through the ice floes to use this" 	
			inky says, "yeah" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		djfletch says, "I don't know how DavidW did that bit exactly but we can try it" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (East)
Floyd | The sunken vale continues back to the west. Fireflies dance about in
Floyd | the air on this side of the vale as well illuminating the space
Floyd | beneath the thick covering of branches above. Another bed of white
Floyd | poinsettia flowers grows here in the soft earth.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the firefly light, you see little flying fairies dancing and
Floyd | singing atop the flower petals.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | Alas, none of the surrounding fir trees have branches that are good
Floyd | for climbing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "grr" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forest Vale (West)
Floyd | Even though this area is much deeper than the rest of the forest, the
Floyd | thick canopy of branches high above has blocked the snow from
Floyd | collecting here. The moonlight has also been blocked by the thick
Floyd | covering of branches. Fortunately, dozens of fireflies have
Floyd | congregated here and illuminate the darkness sufficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You carefully climb up the slope and step back into the stone-lined
Floyd | path. The chill of the blowing breeze sends shivers up your spine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a stone lined path that leads
Floyd | through the snow-covered forest from the northwest to the east. To the
Floyd | north, the ground dips down much lower than the path upon which you
Floyd | now stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Mountain's Edge
Floyd | The forest has thinned in this area at the foothills of a great
Floyd | mountain range that lies to the north. In the moonlight, you see that
Floyd | the undergrowth has thinned to the southwest which leads toward the
Floyd | forest. A small hole, barely noticeable in the shadows, extends into
Floyd | the mountain directly to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You crawl on your belly through the tunnel which is illuminated by the
Floyd | lantern you carry. After a time, you see a brighter light ahead and
Floyd | keep crawling until you find yourself on the other side of the
Floyd | mountain.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes near Mountainside
Floyd | Stretching out before you is a vast expanse of flat white ice
Floyd | brilliantly shimmering in the silvery moonlight. Straining to see the
Floyd | shadowy horizon of the stark ice in contrast to the dark starlit sky,
Floyd | you notice a cluster of dark trees off to the northwest. A small dark
Floyd | hole in the mountainside opens directly south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a long wooden pole here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | So far, you have scored 75 out of a possible 100, in 1043 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get pole" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | A gentle breeze swirls powdery white snow over the stark flat surface
Floyd | of the ice floes. A shadowy mountain range spans the southern horizon,
Floyd | and only a small island of trees barely visible to the north disrupts
Floyd | the otherwise flat expanse of the ice floes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x floe" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes near Mountainside
Floyd | Stretching out before you is a vast expanse of flat white ice
Floyd | brilliantly shimmering in the silvery moonlight. Straining to see the
Floyd | shadowy horizon of the stark ice in contrast to the dark starlit sky,
Floyd | you notice a cluster of dark trees off to the northwest. A small dark
Floyd | hole in the mountainside opens directly south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | The vast expanse of wet ice slabs creates a warbled reflection of the
Floyd | silvery moon hanging above in the night sky. Several large sheets of
Floyd | ice have broken off from the more solid floes of ice you stand on in
Floyd | this area. Soft gurgling and sloshing sounds emanate from these slabs
Floyd | as they flex and bob up and down atop the icy waters below. The tunnel
Floyd | leading to the other side of the southern mountain range is to the
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x floe" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot seem to find that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x sheet" 		
	

Floyd | Large, beautiful ice floes cover the surface of this gigantic frozen
Floyd | lake. The silvery moonlight reflects brilliantly off of the stark
Floyd | white sheets of ice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Just FYI, I'm getting laggy again - but don't worry about Perry if I disappear, as he's logging remotely and it's affected my connection." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes near Mountainside
Floyd | Stretching out before you is a vast expanse of flat white ice
Floyd | brilliantly shimmering in the silvery moonlight. Straining to see the
Floyd | shadowy horizon of the stark ice in contrast to the dark starlit sky,
Floyd | you notice a cluster of dark trees off to the northwest. A small dark
Floyd | hole in the mountainside opens directly south.

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | The wide expanse of white ice glistening in the full moon light meets
Floyd | the horizon in stark contrast to the inky black of midnight sky. The
Floyd | otherwise featureless landscape is marked by a small island to the
Floyd | northwest and the southern mountain range to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | From this distance, you can see that the small clump of trees to the
Floyd | north are on a small landmass in the midst of a vast sea of ice. Off
Floyd | in the distance, you can hear faint sounds of groaning and popping as
Floyd | the sheets of ice settle. The tunnel leading to the other side of the
Floyd | southern mountains lies some distance away to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | The wide expanse of white ice glistening in the full moon light meets
Floyd | the horizon in stark contrast to the inky black of midnight sky. The
Floyd | otherwise featureless landscape is marked by a small island to the
Floyd | northwest and the southern mountain range to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | At this point, you have traveled about half-way between the island
Floyd | landmass and the southern mountains. A moderately sized sheet of ice
Floyd | has broken from the main floe you stand upon. To the north of the
Floyd | smaller ice floe, you see a stretch of water that looks almost like a
Floyd | channel between other giant sheets of ice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The water channel to the north is far too cold for swimming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x floe" 		
	

Floyd | This small ice floe has broken off from the main sheets of ice that
Floyd | cover this terrain. The lake waters are gently pushing this small floe
Floyd | to the south, so it is floating very nearby to the edge of the ice
Floyd | floe upon which you stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand on floe" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing on the small ice floe, you push off of the icy bank with the
Floyd | long pole. You glide smoothly down the water channel. Your makeshift
Floyd | ice raft begins to slow just as it reaches the opposite bank. It
Floyd | impacts on the other side of the channel with just enough force to
Floyd | keep it delicately fused to the ice sheet. You carefully step off onto
Floyd | the icy bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | A chilly mist rises from the surrounding ice and swirls about in the
Floyd | gusting breeze. An island of tall trees is just visible to the
Floyd | northwest and a narrow waterway extends to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | Yet another water channel lies to the north. The freezing waters of
Floyd | the lake lap against the bank of the ice sheet upon which you stand.
Floyd | You are very wary to keep your feet sufficiently far from the edge so
Floyd | that the water does not splash upon your small feet. The southern
Floyd | mountain ranges are now barely visible to the south. Indeed, you would
Floyd | almost fail to spot them but for your keen sense of direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The water channel to the north is far too cold for swimming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand on floe" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "drop all except wand" 		
	

Floyd | candle stick: Dropped.
Floyd | handsome leather shoes: Dropped.
Floyd | lantern: Dropped.
Floyd | brass horn: Dropped.
Floyd | long wooden pole: Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | As you attempt to walk atop the ice in that direction, you hear
Floyd | ominous whistles and pops beneath your feet, so quickly retreat back
Floyd | to the thicker ice sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get all" 		
	

Floyd | candle stick: Taken.
Floyd | handsome leather shoes: Taken.
Floyd | lantern: Taken.
Floyd | brass horn: Taken.
Floyd | long wooden pole: Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "whoops" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | A chilly mist rises from the surrounding ice and swirls about in the
Floyd | gusting breeze. An island of tall trees is just visible to the
Floyd | northwest and a narrow waterway extends to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jota says, "Perry is logging from a secure remote location which is confidential and protected by the secret service." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | Yet another water channel lies to the north. The freezing waters of
Floyd | the lake lap against the bank of the ice sheet upon which you stand.
Floyd | You are very wary to keep your feet sufficiently far from the edge so
Floyd | that the water does not splash upon your small feet. The southern
Floyd | mountain ranges are now barely visible to the south. Indeed, you would
Floyd | almost fail to spot them but for your keen sense of direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand on floe" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing on the small ice floe, you push off of the icy bank with the
Floyd | long pole. You glide smoothly down the water channel. Your makeshift
Floyd | ice raft begins to slow just as it reaches the opposite bank. It
Floyd | impacts on the other side of the channel with just enough force to
Floyd | keep it delicately fused to the ice sheet. You carefully step off onto
Floyd | the icy bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | You are standing on yet more ice floes far from the shore on this
Floyd | frozen lake. A small island is quite visible in the moonlight to the
Floyd | northwest. If you stand perfectly still, you are barely able to make
Floyd | out the sound of gay and lively music over the gentle lapping of water
Floyd | along the edge of the ice sheet to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | The small forested island is quite visible to the west. Alas, the ice
Floyd | floe upon which you had been walking upon has broken off here, and
Floyd | small channel of freezing water to the west blocks your path to the
Floyd | island shore. The chilly water also circles around to the south where
Floyd | a very large waterway extends to a barely visible southern ice bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Jota), "Right, also known as plover." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | You are standing on yet more ice floes far from the shore on this
Floyd | frozen lake. A small island is quite visible in the moonlight to the
Floyd | northwest. If you stand perfectly still, you are barely able to make
Floyd | out the sound of gay and lively music over the gentle lapping of water
Floyd | along the edge of the ice sheet to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand on floe" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing on the small ice floe, you push off of the icy bank with the
Floyd | long pole. You glide smoothly down the water channel. Your makeshift
Floyd | ice raft begins to slow just as it reaches the opposite bank. It
Floyd | impacts on the other side of the channel with just enough force to
Floyd | keep it delicately fused to the ice sheet. You carefully step off onto
Floyd | the icy bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | Yet another water channel lies to the north. The freezing waters of
Floyd | the lake lap against the bank of the ice sheet upon which you stand.
Floyd | You are very wary to keep your feet sufficiently far from the edge so
Floyd | that the water does not splash upon your small feet. The southern
Floyd | mountain ranges are now barely visible to the south. Indeed, you would
Floyd | almost fail to spot them but for your keen sense of direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | You put one edge of the long wooden pole on the smaller ice floe and
Floyd | push it with all of your might. The small floe skids along the surface
Floyd | of the water all of the way down the water channel until it crashes
Floyd | into the opposite bank. The force of the impact causes it to rebound
Floyd | off of the ice sheet sending it floating right back down the channel
Floyd | back to you. Eventually, momentum carries the ice floe all of the way
Floyd | across the water channel and it gently lodges into the edge of the ice
Floyd | sheet just at your feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand on floe" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing on the small ice floe, you push off of the icy bank with the
Floyd | long pole. You glide smoothly down the water channel. Your makeshift
Floyd | ice raft begins to slow just as it reaches the opposite bank. It
Floyd | impacts on the other side of the channel with just enough force to
Floyd | keep it delicately fused to the ice sheet. You carefully step off onto
Floyd | the icy bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | You are standing on yet more ice floes far from the shore on this
Floyd | frozen lake. A small island is quite visible in the moonlight to the
Floyd | northwest. If you stand perfectly still, you are barely able to make
Floyd | out the sound of gay and lively music over the gentle lapping of water
Floyd | along the edge of the ice sheet to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes
Floyd | The small forested island is quite visible to the west. Alas, the ice
Floyd | floe upon which you had been walking upon has broken off here, and
Floyd | small channel of freezing water to the west blocks your path to the
Floyd | island shore. The chilly water also circles around to the south where
Floyd | a very large waterway extends to a barely visible southern ice bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | You put one edge of the long wooden pole on the smaller ice floe and
Floyd | push it with all of your might. The small floe skids west along the
Floyd | surface of the water all of the way down to the icy bank along the
Floyd | island shore. The force of the impact causes it to rebound off of the
Floyd | ice sheet sending it floating right back towards you. Eventually,
Floyd | momentum carries the ice floe all of the way across the water and it
Floyd | gently lodges into the edge of the ice sheet just at your feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The water channel to the west is far too cold for swimming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "get on it first" 	
			smartgenes says, "merry christmas all" 	
			inky says, "I can't quite figure out how this works but I think there is an extra puzzle here about getting on the island" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get on floe" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing on the small ice floe, you push off of the icy bank with the
Floyd | long pole. You glide to the west smoothly across the water towards the
Floyd | small island. Your makeshift ice raft begins to slow just as it
Floyd | reaches the opposite bank and impacts with just enough force to keep
Floyd | it delicately fused to the ice sheet. You carefully step off onto the
Floyd | icy shore.
Floyd |
Floyd | Island Shore
Floyd | You are standing on the shore of a little island in the midst of a
Floyd | vast expanse of ice floes gleaming brilliantly white in the moonlight.
Floyd | A channel of water leads back to the east, and brilliantly green leafy
Floyd | trees nearly forming a wall grow to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Happy holidays, smartgenes. Thanks." 	
			inky says, "like I think it moves us between I13 and I15" 	
			djfletch says, "David did something before to get a floe in the right place from somewhere" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | A wondrous site greets your eyes as you step through the tall lush
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Fairy Island
Floyd | You have happened upon a magical reverie! In the open clearing
Floyd | encircled by the giant leafy trees, tiny fairies giggle and play as
Floyd | they dance on the giant petals of white orchids which grow abundantly
Floyd | in this soft earth. Mistletoe rich with tiny white berries, spiral up
Floyd | through the branches of the surrounding trees. Moonbeams streak down
Floyd | through the tops of the giant trees illuminating a gurgling spring
Floyd | that wells up warm water in a circular pond at the center of the
Floyd | clearing. Several small doe lie on the soft, lilting grass enchanted
Floyd | by the merry tunes from a company of fauns playing an assortment of
Floyd | flutes, lyres, and reed pipes. The wondrous scene is even more
Floyd | remarkable by the presence of numerous floating orbs that swirl about
Floyd | the clearing seemingly of their own accord.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hey hey" 	
			inky says, "I guess it stayed did" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "wave wand" 		
	

Floyd | As you hold your wand outstretched, you notice one of the blue baubles
Floyd | swirling closer and closer to you. The scintillating blue bauble
Floyd | twirls about the tip of your wand before gently alighting upon the
Floyd | point. Even when you wiggle the wand about in the air, the spherical
Floyd | blue orb stays fixed to the tip of your wand.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Nice." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x orb" 		
	

Floyd | (the colored baubles)
Floyd | The baubles are fist-sized translucent orbs that float and swirl about
Floyd | in the air. Their smooth, glossy surfaces reflect wonderful shades of

		Lucea says, "AHA" 	
	

Floyd | blue, yellow, green, pink, and silver when they pass through the
Floyd | moonbeams. As you watch them dance about this enchanted clearing, you
Floyd | notice one of the fairies hold out a pink wand. The nearest pink
Floyd | bauble suddenly circles about the point of the outstretched wand and
Floyd | then alights directly on the tip. As you observe the other fairies
Floyd | playing, you see that the orbs have landed upon several other wands as
Floyd | well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "and I bet we give this to the bell sprite" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x blue orb" 		
	

Floyd | The small orb is a translucent fist-sized sphere with a silvery bluish
Floyd | cast when light reflects from its smooth, shiny surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "sounds good" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf13" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "it's small and it's shiny" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "blow horn" 		
	

Floyd | You play the horn, and although you had not had any lessons before, a
Floyd | beautiful, deep and rich tone emanates from the flared opening of the
Floyd | brass horn. The sound reverberates in your belly with an almost
Floyd | magical energy. You do your best to join in the fauns' little
Floyd | concerto. The creatures of the island seem to approve of your
Floyd | addition. The fauns smile and nod affectionately.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | >
Floyd | You wander into the wood and eventually find yourself back on the
Floyd | eastern shore of the island.
Floyd |
Floyd | Island Shore
Floyd | You are standing on the shore of a little island in the midst of a
Floyd | vast expanse of ice floes gleaming brilliantly white in the moonlight.
Floyd | A channel of water leads back to the east, and brilliantly green leafy
Floyd | trees nearly forming a wall grow to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small floe is lodged into the ice sheet on the near bank of the
Floyd | chilly water channel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand on floe" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully step out onto the small ice floe. It tips and sways atop
Floyd | the frigid waters, but seems sturdy enough to support your weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "This is - yeah. The prime definition of what maga calls Magicalfantasyland." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push floe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | Standing on the small ice floe, you push off of the icy bank with the
Floyd | long pole. You glide smoothly down the water channel. Your makeshift
Floyd | ice raft begins to slow just as it reaches the opposite bank. It
Floyd | impacts on the other side of the channel with just enough force to
Floyd | keep it delicately fused to the ice sheet. You carefully step off onto
Floyd | the icy bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cautiously retracing your steps, you make your way back to the
Floyd | southern shore of the frozen lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Floes near Mountainside
Floyd | Stretching out before you is a vast expanse of flat white ice
Floyd | brilliantly shimmering in the silvery moonlight. Straining to see the
Floyd | shadowy horizon of the stark ice in contrast to the dark starlit sky,
Floyd | you notice a cluster of dark trees off to the northwest. A small dark
Floyd | hole in the mountainside opens directly south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | As you crawl through the tunnel under the mountain, the long wooden
Floyd | pole you carry becomes increasingly cumbersome, and you are forced to
Floyd | retreat back to the ice floes and deposit the pole on that side of the
Floyd | mountain before proceeding back to the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | You crawl on your belly through the tunnel which is illuminated by the
Floyd | lantern you carry. After a time, you see a brighter light ahead and
Floyd | keep crawling until you find yourself on the other side of the
Floyd | mountain.
Floyd |
Floyd | Mountain's Edge
Floyd | The forest has thinned in this area at the foothills of a great
Floyd | mountain range that lies to the north. In the moonlight, you see that
Floyd | the undergrowth has thinned to the southwest which leads toward the
Floyd | forest. A small hole, barely noticeable in the shadows, extends into
Floyd | the mountain directly to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The underbrush is too dense in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Forest
Floyd | A path, outlined upon the snow-covered ground by two rows of stones,
Floyd | begins here and continues to the southeast. Moonbeams streak through
Floyd | the tops of the giant fir trees illuminating your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the
Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "I may or may not like -- oh, forget it. I love Magicalfantasyland settings more than is healthy" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "show bauble to dryad" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the captured blue bauble)
Floyd | You grasp the blue orb as tightly as you can and pull it down away
Floyd | from the wand's tip. With a tiny "bing!" the orb breaks free from the
Floyd | wand. The blue bauble, however, appears to have other plans then to be
Floyd | held in your tiny hands, for it slips from your grasp, swivels in a
Floyd | few tight circles around the tip your wand, and lands perfectly upon
Floyd | the point once again.

		Jacqueline says, "It's funny that ultimately our goal is to get home, but the game really doesn't make that feel like the need." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "It's just YOU ARE HERE TO SOLVE PUZZLES" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "give wand to dryad" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad does not seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.

		Jacqueline says (to Lucea), "Yeah, me too." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Edge of Snowy Hills
Floyd | The forest edge lies to the northeast and the gently rolling snowy
Floyd | hills continue no further than a row of hedges to the southwest. At
Floyd | the center of this row of hedges is a neatly cut opening.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a ringing bell in the distance and can barely make out a
Floyd | little snow sprite running across the hilltops in the distance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Path through Snowy Hills
Floyd | This is the edge of a vast expanse of snowy hills that continue to the
Floyd | north and northeast. The hills are completely covered in powdery white
Floyd | snow that glistens in the soft moonlight. A path extends from the
Floyd | northwest to the east. The forest continues in all other directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You hear only the whispering wind murmuring soft secrets which, alas,
Floyd | you cannot understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little white snow sprite carrying a golden bell runs across the
Floyd | snowy hills laughing and tumbling. As soon as it spots you, it runs
Floyd | right up to you stops just a few feet away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give orb to sprite" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the captured blue bauble)
Floyd | As the snow sprite stares transfixed at the beautiful blue orb on the
Floyd | tip of your wand, his jaw drops opened and you see his little pink
Floyd | tongue dangle lackadaisically from his mouth. He approaches cautiously
Floyd | taking slow purposeful steps on his little pointed feet. You hold the
Floyd | wand so the blue orb dangles tantalizingly within his reach. The
Floyd | little golden bell drops into the soft snow with a little "plink!" The
Floyd | sprite reaches out to the orb and pulls it from the wand. He mutters
Floyd | to himself, "Oh, what a beautiful bauble. Beautiful ... beautiful ...
Floyd | bauble." The sprite suddenly snaps out of his daze and runs off
Floyd | carrying the blue orb proudly overhead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get bell" 		
	

Floyd | You reach down and pluck the golden bell from the snowdrift.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance to the northern hills beyond, you spot a tall
Floyd | figure walking in front of a white horse. You can faintly hear the
Floyd | jingling of bells which fades away as the two of them disappear behind
Floyd | one of the distant snowy hills.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance to the northern hills beyond, you spot a tall
Floyd | figure walking in front of a white horse. You can faintly hear the
Floyd | jingling of bells which fades away as the two of them disappear behind
Floyd | one of the distant snowy hills.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hunh, weird" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ring bell" 		
	

Floyd | You ring the little golden bell, and it tinkles gaily in the night
Floyd | air. A faint, almost echoing reply reverberates in the distance. It
Floyd | seems very reminiscent.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the
Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give bell to dryad" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad does not seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "show bell to dryad" 		Jacqueline says, "That was a glitch in the Matrix, inky." 	
	

Floyd | The dryad has closed his eyes as he hums an old solstice hymn and so
Floyd | does not observe your offering. You might try asking him about it
Floyd | instead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask dryad about bell" 		
	

Floyd | The dryad narrows his eyes to deep, dark slits as he peers at the
Floyd | golden bell. "Ah ... how shiny, look how it catches the light. Quite
Floyd | perfect to have on this solstice night."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "ok, so now what?" 	
			djfletch asks, "is this the magic bell of going sw from the start room?" 	
			inky says, "or should we ring it again like djfletch did" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			smartgenes says, "whats the inventory" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a golden bell
Floyd |   a brass horn
Floyd |   a lantern (providing light)
Floyd |   handsome leather shoes
Floyd |   a candle stick
Floyd |   a blue wand
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch asks, "or is it the magic bell of horse summoning?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dense Forest near Thicket
Floyd | The silvery moonlight softly illuminates the nearby branches of this
Floyd | dense forest and reflects from snowy patches along the cold ground.
Floyd | Although your range of sight is limited by the darkness, the brambles
Floyd | appear passable to the north and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk to the southwest, the forest becomes much denser and more
Floyd | foreboding. The underbrush turns into a prickly thicket and you become
Floyd | hopelessly lost. You wander about for a time before finally reaching
Floyd | the edge of the dense forest again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the
Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ring bell" 		
	

Floyd | You ring the little golden bell, and it tinkles gaily in the night
Floyd | air. A faint, almost echoing reply reverberates in the distance. It
Floyd | seems very reminiscent.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk, the forest thins and soon, you leave it behind entirely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | Snow covered peaks and valleys continue to the horizon as far as your
Floyd | eyes can see while the midnight sky above is speckled with fine points
Floyd | of light. The snowy hills continue all across the northern horizon and
Floyd | the forest lies to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "hm" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | In the hemisphere of your sight, the horizon to your feet is a blur of
Floyd | white peaks and valleys, while the entire starry sky above is a deep
Floyd | midnight blue that is pierced by the gleaming full silvery moon.
Floyd |
Floyd | Atop one of the hills to the north, a tall figure grooms a white horse
Floyd | whose mane gleams in the silvery moonlight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ring bell" 		
	

Floyd | You ring the little golden bell, and it tinkles gaily in the night
Floyd | air. A faint, almost echoing reply reverberates in the distance. It
Floyd | seems very reminiscent.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The soft white snow glistens in the silvery moonlight and stretches
Floyd | out in all directions. A tall man with his fine white mare is standing
Floyd | close by.
Floyd | You trod through the powdery snow to the north. The beautiful white
Floyd | horse whinnies as you approach, and the tall man glances in your
Floyd | direction and smiles, "Hello there, young one."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "baby you can ring my bell" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "man, hello" 		
	

Floyd | The mysterious man looks down upon you and smiles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x man" 		
	

Floyd | The mysterious man standing next to the finest white mare you have
Floyd | ever seen is very tall and thin with a long white beard. He is dressed
Floyd | in handsomely crafted white garments and has a long white cape that
Floyd | billows in the gentle breeze. His face is quite serene and his
Floyd | demeanor is genuinely warm and endearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x horse" 		
	

Floyd | The fine white mare has been meticulously groomed. Her shiny coat
Floyd | gleams in the silvery moonlight, and her flowing white mane billows in
Floyd | the cool breeze. She seems to be a close companion to the tall,
Floyd | mysterious man standing nearby who is adjusting her bell-laden
Floyd | harness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ring bell" 		
	

Floyd | You ring the little golden bell, and it tinkles gaily in the night
Floyd | air.
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "give bell to man" 		
	

Floyd | The man exclaims, "Why, look what you have there!" He takes the bell
Floyd | and turns it about in his hands. "I lost this little bell a while ago
Floyd | when a naughty little snow sprite ran off with it." The man affixes
Floyd | the bell back to the harness in the empty spot where it had been
Floyd | pulled off. "Could you tell? This bell is enchanted. When it tolls ...
Floyd | But, oh!" he stops short and reaches inside one of his pockets, "I am
Floyd | reminded of this magical amulet." He pulls out an amulet on a thin
Floyd | golden necklace and drapes it over your head. "Wear it 'round your
Floyd | neck, and go south to the thicket at the edge of the wood. The amulet
Floyd | will guide you home. Now, I must be on my way. I have much to do this
Floyd | night ... Go child, make haste, and take care!" The tall man mounts
Floyd | the white mare and gallops into the darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by ten points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch exclaims, "a magical omelet!" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x amulet" 		
	

Floyd | The amulet hangs from the thin golden strands of a delicate necklace.
Floyd | The beautifully polished medallion has grown quite cool to the touch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "mmm" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | So far, you have scored 95 out of a possible 100, in 1120 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I guess we must be nearly there, then." 	
			inky says, "I wonder how we got 50 points since I last checked" 	
			inky asks, "did we really solve ten puzzles?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | In the hemisphere of your sight, the horizon to your feet is a blur of
Floyd | white peaks and valleys, while the entire starry sky above is a deep
Floyd | midnight blue that is pierced by the gleaming full silvery moon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Hills
Floyd | The vast expanse of snowy hills continue in nearly all directions. A
Floyd | tall mountain rises to the west, and you can barely make out the
Floyd | forest edge to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Little Clearing
Floyd | The oak dryad peers down at you as you as you stand in this small
Floyd | clearing in the dark wood. He seems to be humming softly with his deep
Floyd | throaty voice. Brightly glowing orbs of little pastel lights,
Floyd | accentuated against the midnight blue sky, fill the branches of the
Floyd | oak. A path runs through the little clearing from the east to the
Floyd | west, but many other directions appear passable as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dense Forest near Thicket
Floyd | The silvery moonlight softly illuminates the nearby branches of this
Floyd | dense forest and reflects from snowy patches along the cold ground.
Floyd | Although your range of sight is limited by the darkness, the brambles
Floyd | appear passable to the north and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Your amulet suddenly shimmers and begins to glow with deep yellow
Floyd | tones.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dense Forest Thicket
Floyd | A prickly thicket has run wild beyond the edge of the forest. The
Floyd | brambles which grab at your dress as you try to pass all look so much
Floyd | alike that you must continually struggle to keep your sense of
Floyd | direction. The moonlight barely filters down through the overgrowth,
Floyd | but you are able to spot openings in the brambles both to the
Floyd | northeast and the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x amulet" 		
	

Floyd | The amulet hangs from the thin golden strands of a delicate necklace.
Floyd | The beautifully polished medallion has become very warm to the touch
Floyd | and has begun to emanate a rich golden light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | Your amulet seems to glow a shade brighter as you walk.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dense Forest Thicket
Floyd | As the wind whistles through the thicket, the prickly tangles screech
Floyd | and crackle as they rub together. The sound sends shivers up your
Floyd | spine. The thicket has thinned here somewhat, and you will be able to
Floyd | continue to the northwest, west, northeast, or east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dense Forest Thicket
Floyd | Prickly thorns tug at your hemline as you push your way through the
Floyd | twisted branches. You are able to observe openings among the brambles
Floyd | to the north, west, and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Your amulet seems to glow a little dimmer as you walk.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dense Forest Thicket
Floyd | Your feet are getting very cold as you walk through the slushy
Floyd | snow-covered ground, and you miss your little brother than ever. The
Floyd | only directions you appear able to traverse are to the south and
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Your amulet seems to glow a shade brighter as you walk.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dense Forest Thicket
Floyd | Prickly thorns tug at your hemline as you push your way through the
Floyd | twisted branches. You are able to observe openings among the brambles
Floyd | to the north, west, and southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Your amulet seems to glow a shade brighter as you walk.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dense Forest Thicket
Floyd | The thicket has somewhat thinned here, but the openings to the
Floyd | northwest, northeast, east, and southwest are dark and foreboding.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "holy crap, how many mazes does this game have?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Your amulet seems to glow a shade brighter as you walk.
Floyd |
Floyd | Thicket Tunnel
Floyd | The thicket almost seems to have formed into a tunnel. The brambles
Floyd | form a complete arch overhead which blocks out most of the moonlight.
Floyd | Moonbeams shine into the tunnel from both the northeast and southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk out of the tunnel of brambles to the southeast, you are
Floyd | much relieved to find yourself in a wide open area with the thicket
Floyd | behind you. A large mountain rises into the starry night sky to the
Floyd | south and you see many others beyond. With a gasp of delight, you
Floyd | recognize that a snow-covered trail running along the mountainside is
Floyd | the very same one upon which you had ventured into town so many times.
Floyd | You scamper up the mountain side to the trail which gleams brilliantly
Floyd | in the full moonlight and run towards home with all of the strength
Floyd | left that you are able to muster.
Floyd |
Floyd | You return home to a teary reunion with your worried parents. And to
Floyd | your great surprise and delight, Sander was well enough to sit at the
Floyd | fireside awaiting your return. When you reveal the handsome shoes you
Floyd | carried through the entire adventure as a solstice gift for him, his
Floyd | eyes gleam with giddy admiration. You feel certain that he will
Floyd | recover soon to join you in all of your games and mischief as once
Floyd | before. Your mother brings out the meager solstice feast she had been
Floyd | saving, and all of you sit around the hearth to celebrate the final
Floyd | moments of this solstice night. Sander smiles with delight as you
Floyd | relate all of your incredible trials and adventures in the winter
Floyd | wonderland, and your parents exchange bewildered glances.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, a burlap bag tied in twine arcs through the open window to
Floyd | land in front of the little spruce tree with a thud. Your parents
Floyd | carefully open the bag and dump out the contents. They nearly fall
Floyd | over in shock as gold pieces spill out onto the floor. You run to the
Floyd | window and poke your head outside. A damp breeze rustles your hair as
Floyd | you look to the east. You hear soft jingling bells among the distant
Floyd | clop of horse hoofs and are barely able to see a fading figure on a
Floyd | white horse disappear into the rising dawn.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     ***  H a v e  a  J o y o u s  W i n t e r  S o l s t i c e !  ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, read about the MAKING
Floyd | of Winter Wonderland, view the CREDITS, or QUIT?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "hahaha" 	
			djfletch says, "hurrah" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Thicket Tunnel
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "drop shoes" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | As you walk out of the tunnel of brambles to the southeast, you are
Floyd | much relieved to find yourself in a wide open area with the thicket
Floyd | behind you. A large mountain rises into the starry night sky to the
Floyd | south and you see many others beyond. With a gasp of delight, you
Floyd | recognize that a snow-covered trail running along the mountainside is
Floyd | the very same one upon which you had ventured into town so many times.
Floyd | You scamper up the mountain side to the trail which gleams brilliantly
Floyd | in the full moonlight and run towards home with all of the strength
Floyd | left that you are able to muster.
Floyd |
Floyd | You return home to a teary reunion with your worried parents. And to
Floyd | your great surprise and delight, Sander was well enough to sit at the
Floyd | fireside awaiting your return. Your mother brings out the meager
Floyd | solstice feast she had been saving, and all of you sit around the
Floyd | hearth to celebrate the final moments of this solstice night. Sander
Floyd | smiles with delight as you relate all of your incredible trials and
Floyd | adventures in the winter wonderland, and your parents exchange
Floyd | bewildered glances.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, a burlap bag tied in twine arcs through the open window to
Floyd | land in front of the little spruce tree with a thud. Your parents
Floyd | carefully open the bag and dump out the contents. They nearly fall
Floyd | over in shock as gold pieces spill out onto the floor. You run to the
Floyd | window and poke your head outside. A damp breeze rustles your hair as
Floyd | you look to the east. You hear soft jingling bells among the distant
Floyd | clop of horse hoofs and are barely able to see a fading figure on a
Floyd | white horse disappear into the rising dawn.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     ***  H a v e  a  J o y o u s  W i n t e r  S o l s t i c e !  ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, read about the MAKING
Floyd | of Winter Wonderland, view the CREDITS, or QUIT?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I just realized that the @statc for this channel is wrong. I need to change the time on it, but I'm tempted to just change it to:" 	
			Jacqueline | inky asks, "holy crap, how many mazes does this game have?" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			smartgenes asks, "why the no-shoes?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "That was a very lovely ending, but ... wow, I could never have done this myself." 	
			djfletch says, "this whole thing started with us buying shoes" 	
			djfletch says, "for our sick brother" 	
			inky says, "I was just curious if the ending would be like "get back to fantasyland until you find a gift, sucker"" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
			smartgenes says, "i'm sure you told him his shoes were outside in the snow there" 	
			djfletch says, "I thought the angels were going to be for something more than hiding behind" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Thanks for sticking with this, even though we all sort of came and went as the afternoon and evening went on." 	
			inky says, "that was pretty weird, yeah" 	
			inky says, "maybe they were there to help mapping the maze" 	
			Lucea says, "No problem." 	
			djfletch says, "yeah it had to have some sort of scenery in there I suppose" 	
			



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
The Lighthouse by Marius Müller
As played on ifMUD on January 2, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of The Lighthouse, written by Marius Müller. The Lighthouse was originally released as part of the 2009 Saugus.net Halloween Ghost Story Contest, where it tied for first place. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load lighthouse" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
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Floyd | What a way to end a holiday.
Floyd |  First you slipped in the shower and broke your arm, and now you've
Floyd | lost your way on a remote "must-see" like  Buwch Island. Then the
Floyd | rain. When you set out on your trip, it was a drizzle. When you
Floyd | realized you took a wrong turn, it was pouring. And, now, as you are
Floyd | back on track, it's a full-blown thunderstorm. Lightning hits the
Floyd | roaring waves in the distance, like screaming giants at war. The wind
Floyd | claws at your face and clothes, making you stagger. The cast doesn't
Floyd | help with that, either.
Floyd | But you promised yourself that you'd  see the famous St. Cafasso
Floyd | lighthouse.  The way back to town is too long now anyway.
Floyd |
Floyd | You shield your eyes once more and finally see the damned thing, a
Floyd | mile or two in the distance, its light circling the horizon, the only
Floyd | sign of human life in the raging inferno.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Lighthouse
Floyd | An Interactive Fiction by Marius M?ller The release number is 2
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 091027 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | (FIRST TIME PLAYERS AND THOSE NEW TO IF SHOULD TYPE ABOUT)
Floyd |
Floyd | On the road
Floyd | The path has turned into inch-deep mud, and only with the help of the
Floyd | glaringly white lightning can you distinguish it from the soaked
Floyd | meadows all around you. It snakes its way upwards, towards the
Floyd | lighthouse on the cliffs, some miles north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "remind me of the etiquette" 	
			Nitku says, "No spoilers, don't solve puzzles if you have played before and know the answers to them, don't go too fast so people have time to read." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x lighthouse" 		
	

Floyd | Hidden by the curtain of rain, and sparsely illuminated by the
Floyd | occasional lightning, it stands tall and lean on the edge of the
Floyd | cliffs, providing light in eternal circles, unhindered by the
Floyd | elements. You know that it's made of brick and that the light is
Floyd | provided by an old lantern, for historical purposes. Shipping traffic
Floyd | in these waters has ceased a long time ago.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Well, unless there's a puzzle that's timed or something, or we otherwise designate a single driver, we can all enter commands, though it's best to agree as a group before we leave a location." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And all those good things Nitku said as well." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a cast (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "remove cast" 		
	

Floyd | Your arm isn't healed yet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cast" 		
	

Floyd | It's a white cast, reminiscent of a half-awake shower, a sudden slip
Floyd | and an embarrasing call to the front desk. It's, sadly, unsigned.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "and no constantly shouting "kill him/her"" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Aw" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You are a young tourist, determined on seeing the St. Buwch
Floyd | Lighthouse, to give this last day of your vacation some dignity.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "huh, how is a cast like a shower?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I meant 'aw no signatures' not 'aw no killin'" 	
			Jacqueline says (to smartgenes), "It reminds us of our fall in the shower." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Which is how we broke our arm." 	
			smartgenes says, "oh it reminds him, not quite right use of word.." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Man, I wish I could write in a second language as well as Marius does. Envy." 	
			Jacqueline says (to smartgenes), "I admit I had to read it twice myself." 	
			DavidW asks, "north?" 	
			smartgenes says, "this is 2nd language of someone.. crikey" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Sure." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | A fork in the road
Floyd | A path snakes off to the southeast, trickling lines of mud ebbing into
Floyd | the grass. The northbound path leads further upwards, against a small
Floyd | current of dirt and debris, to the crest of a small mound. The rain
Floyd | taps on a metallic roadsign by the fork with a strangely industrial,
Floyd | almost urban sound.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to smartgenes), "Yes, he's German." 	
	djfletch arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "read sign" 		
	

Floyd | It's printed black on grey, and therefore almost impossible to make
Floyd | out in this weather. But by shielding your eyes, squinting, and moving
Floyd | your head to catch the reflections, you can decipher "BUWCH ISLAND
Floyd | RING PATH 12km" -to the southeast and "BUWCH ISLAND VILLAGE 3km" - to
Floyd | the south. "ST. CAFASSO LIGHTHOUSE - 500 mtrs north" looks the most
Floyd | promising.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "lighthouse then?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "This is sort of reminiscient of the Fire Tower." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get sign" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn sign" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Aw." 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "Not *quite* like Fire Tower." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			DavidW asks, "north again?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah, toward the lighthouse." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You fight your way up the slope. Muddy water, black like tar, slops
Floyd | around your ankles. It's hard, going against the wind and being almost
Floyd | overbalanced. You manage it, but upon reaching the crest, your shoes
Floyd | and socks are soaked.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crest of the mound
Floyd | You're almost blind here. Every few moments this area is bathed in
Floyd | harsh white light, leaving shadowy after-images in your sight.
Floyd | From here, you can see the lighthouse on top of the cliffs, maybe 200
Floyd | meters further north, and hear the cannonading waves against their
Floyd | base, deep and old, gnawing at the island.
Floyd | There is a picnic table, a few steps from the path, and someone is
Floyd | sitting there, head on his hands.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "This is like something I did on my last vacation." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x man" 		
	

Floyd | You take a few steps towards the man at the table, and then shudder.
Floyd | Reflexively shielding your eyes from the passing of the light, your
Floyd | stomach clenches as you realize what your mind just blocked out: He's
Floyd | dead. His arms lie too limp, his body lacks all the subtle movements
Floyd | of life. The hood of his yellow oilskin jacket is pulled back,
Floyd | revealing tousled black hair. He looks vulnerable and young,
Floyd | touchingly out of place. A residue of foam still lingers around his
Floyd | mouth, the rest washed away by the rain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "about" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  > Introduction to The Lighthouse
Floyd |    Instructions for Play
Floyd |    Contacting the author
Floyd |    List of betatesters
Floyd |    Transcript beautifer

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "q" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Crest of the mound
Floyd | You're almost blind here. Every few moments this area is bathed in
Floyd | harsh white light, leaving shadowy after-images in your sight.
Floyd | From here, you can see the lighthouse on top of the cliffs, maybe 200
Floyd | meters further north, and hear the cannonading waves against their
Floyd | base, deep and old, gnawing at the island.
Floyd | There is a picnic table, a few steps from the path, and someone is
Floyd | sitting there, head on his hands.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Except it was just wind, not driving rain." 	
			Jacqueline says, "A person? In this weather?!" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x person" 		
	

Floyd | The dead man is sitting at the table, in a yellow oilskin jacket, dead
Floyd | and wet and helpless.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "dead person" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x foam" 		
	

Floyd | The dead man is sitting at the table, in a yellow oilskin jacket, dead
Floyd | and wet and helpless.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh, so that's why - yeah." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x jacket" 		
	

Floyd | You'd expect a fisherman to wear one of those. It's waterproof and
Floyd | bright-yellow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search it" 		
	

Floyd | You search the the big pockets guiltily. You find a small pill bottle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bottle" 		
	

Floyd | A small white plastic bottle. Seems to be a lorazepam substitute, some
Floyd | sort of sleeping pill. It's empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "sorry, I checked the about and it rolled the description off the screen" 	
			smartgenes says, "get bottle" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get bottle" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "No worries. It's hard to ever know if about will just be a paragraph or a menu system." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take coat" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search jacket" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | There seem to be voices in the wind. You shudder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take jacket" 		
	

Floyd | You don't want to disturb him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "examine picnic table" 		
	

Floyd | The table and the bench are bolted together. Both are actually made of
Floyd | wood, dark and wet. You glimpse a hint of countless carved names,
Floyd | dates, obscenities.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read it" 		
	

Floyd | The table and the bench are bolted together. Both are actually made of
Floyd | wood, dark and wet. You glimpse a hint of countless carved names,
Floyd | dates, obscenities.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under it" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "read date" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "read obscenities" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x lighthouse" 		
	

Floyd | Hidden by the curtain of rain, and sparsely illuminated by the
Floyd | occasional lightning, it stands tall and lean on the edge of the
Floyd | cliffs, providing light in eternal circles, unhindered by the
Floyd | elements. You know that it's made of brick and that the light is
Floyd | provided by an old lantern, for historical purposes. Shipping traffic
Floyd | in these waters has ceased a long time ago.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "remove shoes" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "north?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "mmkay" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "frisk man" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "sure" 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "You sound unsure." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a pill bottle
Floyd |   a cast (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Nah, I'm sure." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At the foot of the lighthouse
Floyd | The brickwork of the tower itself is dark like an underexposed black
Floyd | and white picture. It looms high above you, like a faceless giant
Floyd | standing eternal guard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison. It even
Floyd | has an electric bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "shouldn't we do something about the dead guy?" 	
			Fang asks, "instead of continuing our vacation?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "We took his pill bottle." 	
			Jacqueline says, "We'll call from the lighthouse" 	
			DavidW says (to Fang), "We don't have a cell phone." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x bell" 		
	

Floyd | It's a small, round, red button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "We took the pills so he can't get any deader" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "push bell" 		
	

Floyd | You hammer your cold fist on the bell and hear a faint shrilling sound
Floyd | somewhere inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | A woman in a thick woolen sweater and oilskin pants opens the door.
Floyd | She seems to be in her late forties, and has friendly wrinkles around
Floyd | her eyes. For a moment she blinks with an almost comical expression of
Floyd | surprise, then she pulls you inside and slams the door.
Floyd | "Hello, stranger" she muses, studying you through squinted eyes. "I'm
Floyd | Laura Davidson, the lighthouse keeper."
Floyd |  She smiles. You instantly feel at home.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the Lighthouse
Floyd | This circular room is dominated by the red brickwork and the circular
Floyd | stairs leading upwards, rusty metal like the door. The furniture seems
Floyd | to be an afterthought.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an antique wooden cupboard in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | Mrs. Davidson stands her, slightly squinting, and smiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tell davidson about corpse" 		
	

Floyd | [Use TALK TO to interact with characters.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "talk to davidson" 		
	

Floyd | "Hello, Mrs. Davidson. Nice to let me in."
Floyd | She squints at you again. "You aren't the Johnson boy, are you?"
Floyd |
Floyd | [1] "That must be the young man I found ... outside. He's dead. At the
Floyd | picnic table. He committed suicide."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "1" 		
	

Floyd | Her eyes are suddenly wide with shock. "Sui- Suicide?" She shakes her
Floyd | head. "That coward." Then she sighs - "Nevermind, there is a telephone
Floyd | at the top. We have to call the cops."
Floyd |
Floyd | You climb what feels like a hundred clanking, metal stairs. The cold
Floyd | metal of the railing bites your hand, rust flakes sticking to your
Floyd | white, waxy skin.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the top of the lighthouse
Floyd | The light of the big lantern blinds you every few seconds. Nothing but
Floyd | a rusty railing keeps you from plunging headfirst into the roaring
Floyd | sea. In the distance, the thunderstorm is raging ceaselessly, as if
Floyd | ancient gods roar war at civilization.
Floyd |
Floyd | Mrs. Davidson arrives behind you, resting at the top of the stairs for
Floyd | a moment to catch her breath.
Floyd |
Floyd | The wind picks up for a moment, almost throwing you off balance, rain
Floyd | drops hitting you in painful volleys.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "the woman is suspicious" 	
			Nitku asks, "Did the pills mean he killed himself?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I thought that." 	
			Gerynar says, "we might be assuming it's suicide" 	
			Jacqueline says, "But who knows." 	
			Gerynar says, "The shadow knows" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | At the top of the lighthouse
Floyd | The light of the big lantern blinds you every few seconds. Nothing but
Floyd | a rusty railing keeps you from plunging headfirst into the roaring
Floyd | sea. In the distance, the thunderstorm is raging ceaselessly, as if
Floyd | ancient gods roar war at civilization.
Floyd |
Floyd | Mrs. Davidson stands her, slightly squinting, and smiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | For a moment, you think you hear the fog horn of a ship, somewhere out
Floyd | at sea.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Also, there're some very nice touches here. The carvings in the picnic table description, her having to catch her breath. Things you wouldn't think of by default that add to the feel." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x davidson" 		
	

Floyd | Laura must be in her late forties, with the first grey streaks in her
Floyd | black hair. She has a friendly, wrinkled face, fitting perfectly for a
Floyd | lighthouse keeper who spends a lot of time at the sea and with
Floyd | tourists.
Floyd | She is hiding something in her hand - you catch a glimpse of metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku clears the save counter. 		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oho" 	
			DavidW asks, "I don't see a telephone, do you?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask her to open hand" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x metal" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x hand" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Also, um. Did you say these were supposed to be scary?" 	
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Is she about to stab us? THAT IS NOT VERY NICE." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "talk to laura" 		
	

Floyd | You turn to her and open your mouth, but she looks at you as if she's
Floyd | been caught red-handed. You notice a flash from her hand - as if she's
Floyd | carrying something made of steel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "quick, push her over the rail" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "What?" 	
			smartgenes says, "do aikido on her" 	
			Gerynar says, "with our pale, waxy skin, we might be a vampire, so we're hard to kill" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "talk to her" 		
	

Floyd | You turn to her and open your mouth, but she looks at you as if she's
Floyd | been caught red-handed. You notice a flash from her hand - as if she's
Floyd | carrying something made of steel.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, Mrs. Davidson jumps at you. At first you think she fell, but
Floyd | then you feel a sudden, burning pain in your side. Almost immediately,
Floyd | your body goes limp and numb with shock. Your legs falter under you,
Floyd | and the woman holds you gently, as you both sink to the ground, almost
Floyd | like lovers.
Floyd | Her grey eyes are dark with sorrow, as she whispers: "I'm sorry, I'm
Floyd | so sorry, it had to be..." You look at her, feeling perplexingly
Floyd | guilty at the motherly look in her eyes. Then color fades from the
Floyd | world, slowly, and above you the light circles and circles.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "GAH" 	
			DavidW says, "I don't want to kill her." 	
			Fang exclaims, "too late!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "So, um, she's one of those nice looking but really crazy people." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, that was fun." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | At the top of the lighthouse
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Just kidding. Let's try again." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "duck" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "push woman" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "go down" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "push davidson" 		
	

Floyd | You tackle her with your good shoulder - she screams, more surprised
Floyd | than scared, as she falls down the stairs flailing. Her head makes a
Floyd | sickening sound, and you wince at the muffled sound her body makes as
Floyd | it hits the ground below.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "yeah...what DW said" 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "well. Now you're in trouble." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, um. We can undo if you want." 	
			smartgenes asks, "disarm her?" 	
			Fang says, "nvm, Jacq has already picked the violent solution" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "I had a premonition that she was gonna kill us!" 	
			Fang shakes his head at Jacq. 	
			Gerynar says, "snrk" 	
			DavidW says, "A likely story. Tell it to the judge." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I have a mystic psychic ability tied to the magic word undo." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "we'll have the knife ready for the judge later" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Well, since I've killed her, let's go check her out." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | As you arrive at the foot of the stairs, Laura looks up at you from a
Floyd | pool of blood. "Listen kid", she whispers, "it had to be... I'm so
Floyd | sorry. It has to be fed. It's our pledge. To keep the mother away.
Floyd | Please understand" - she's wheezing now, something important inside
Floyd | her broken. Her eyes are dark with death - "we had to." She doesn't
Floyd | roll her eyes. There is no sudden lightning. The thunderstorm just
Floyd | wails at the lighthouse walls, as if it were you conscience, trying to
Floyd | get in.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the Lighthouse
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison.
Floyd |
Floyd | A weird dagger lies here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laura Davidson lies here, twisted and dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an antique wooden cupboard in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a keyring (on which are a steel key, a crystal key
Floyd | and a bronze key) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Or HAVE I? Watch her come back to life, as horror movie murderers so often do." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x dagger" 		
	

Floyd | It's a short, double-bladed dagger. It looks incredibly old, but the
Floyd | point is still sharp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Stab her a couple of times just to make sure" 	
			smartgenes says, "lol Laura D lies here, twisted & dead... like an afterthought" 	
			Fang says, "IT WAS ONLY AN ACCIDENT" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take dagger and keyring" 		
	

Floyd | dagger: Taken.
Floyd | keyring: Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search laura" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x keys" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I just meant to push her away, not to sacrifice her to the whatever it is." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Honest, judge." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see inside, since the cupboard is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | You open the cupboard, revealing a wooden box.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see inside, since the wooden box is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "open box" 		
	

Floyd | You open the wooden box, revealing a flare gun.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x gun" 		
	

Floyd | It looks old, but is in good shape. It seems to be loaded.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "let's look for a phone" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x furniture" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x crystal key" 		
	

Floyd | This is a sight to behold. The crystal substance  makes it luminous,
Floyd | and the sheer beauty of it makes it seem unreal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "You want to turn us in?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bronze key" 		
	

Floyd | It's a thick bronze key, tarnished and scratched.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x steel key" 		
	

Floyd | It's a modern, steel key.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "IT WAS ONLY AN ACCIDENT" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | This is clearly a trapdoor - the wood is different from the
Floyd | surrounding floor, and it has big metal hinges. The small lock on it
Floyd | looks amazing; it's made of crystal and has strange carvings on it -
Floyd | human figures and some sort of sea monster. It's too tiny to make out
Floyd | properly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "That is true." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x carvings" 		
	

Floyd | This is clearly a trapdoor - the wood is different from the
Floyd | surrounding floor, and it has big metal hinges. The small lock on it
Floyd | looks amazing; it's made of crystal and has strange carvings on it -
Floyd | human figures and some sort of sea monster. It's too tiny to make out
Floyd | properly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "You're right. Best not to get nervous and anticipate that we won't be believed." 	
			DavidW says, "hm. If we fed the sleeping pill suicide guy to the sea monster, that might make the sea monster sleepy as well. Might be useful." 	
			Fang says, "so are we going to do the smart genre aware thing" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Heehee" 	
			Fang asks, "or the standard horror protagonist thing?" 	
			Nitku says, ""It's too tiny to make out properly" is a that's what she said -joke just waiting to happen" 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "I'm serious. Go get the body." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Um, ok." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I'm not that strong but I'll try." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | In the Lighthouse
Floyd | This circular room is dominated by the red brickwork and the circular
Floyd | stairs leading upwards, rusty metal like the door. The furniture seems
Floyd | to be an afterthought.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laura Davidson lies here, twisted and dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an antique wooden cupboard in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Unless people want to do something else." 	
			Fang says (to DW), "you'd be one weird serial killer" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Nah, I'm up for it." 	
			Gerynar says, "I'm game" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I'm not sure we'll be able to, but I'm up for trying." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | But you aren't in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | (first opening the lighthouse door)
Floyd | (first unlocking the lighthouse door)
Floyd | (with the steel key)
Floyd |
Floyd | At the foot of the lighthouse
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison. It even
Floyd | has an electric bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Crest of the mound
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says (to DW), "well, I hope you have a good explanation when the cops arrive" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "press bell" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take body" 		
	

Floyd | You try to heave him onto your shoulder but the cast prevents it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oops" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push body north" 		
	

Floyd | The corpse cannot be pushed from place to place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "drag body" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | There is no escape.
Floyd |
Floyd | There seem to be voices in the wind. You shudder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull body north" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to pull the corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "put body under table" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "we can chop him into handy pieces, maybe" 	
			DavidW says, "hm. We need a stretcher, I guess." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Hm. It does say it's fixed in place." 	
			smartgenes says, "i only understand you as far as understanding what you want to do" 	
			DavidW asks, "well, my idea has to be put on hold. Trapdoor, Top of lighthouse again, or se fork in road?" 	
			Fang says, "let's just check top of lighthouse" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, there's Fangs idea." 	
			Fang says, "and then trapdoor" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a flare gun
Floyd |   a keyring
Floyd |     a steel key
Floyd |     a crystal key
Floyd |     a bronze key
Floyd |   a dagger
Floyd |   a pill bottle
Floyd |   a cast (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Fang), "go for it" 	
			Fang says (to DW), "let's wait until we see a reason to use the corpse before doing anything with it" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Fang), "Go ahead. Cut him up. That'll make our story to the cops even more bizarre." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		Jacqueline says, "Aw, okay." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At the foot of the lighthouse
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison. It even
Floyd | has an electric bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the Lighthouse
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laura Davidson lies here, twisted and dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an antique wooden cupboard in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At the top of the lighthouse
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | At the top of the lighthouse
Floyd | The light of the big lantern blinds you every few seconds. Nothing but
Floyd | a rusty railing keeps you from plunging headfirst into the roaring
Floyd | sea. In the distance, the thunderstorm is raging ceaselessly, as if
Floyd | ancient gods roar war at civilization.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x railing" 		
	

Floyd | It's painfully cold to the touch, spotted with rust, eerily
Floyd | illuminated by the thunderstorm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "we could fire the flaregun here" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sea" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x lantern" 		
	

Floyd | It's some sort of electrical lantern, buzzing loudly and emiting a
Floyd | steady, yellowish light, blinding and hot up here. The surface is
Floyd | littered with dead insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a shudden, sharp, stabbing pain in your back. Too much
Floyd | walking in the cold. You move your back a bit, to ease the strain. The
Floyd | pain dies down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the Lighthouse
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laura Davidson lies here, twisted and dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an antique wooden cupboard in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar has disconnected. 		
	Gerynar has connected. 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | (first unlocking the trapdoor)
Floyd | (with the crystal key)
Floyd | You open the trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | The Lighthouse is now in its "verbose" mode, which always gives long
Floyd | descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "That back pain message is a warning of some sort." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sounds... yeah." 	
			Fang asks (of DW), "sure it's not just a repeating daemon?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "There's demons in this game, too?!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "No spoilers!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "(Kidding)" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "down" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Recess in the Cliff
Floyd | You are standing in a small recess. This small space feels old and
Floyd | inhospitable.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bluish metal door leadseastwards into the cliffs. It's engraved with
Floyd | weird symbols.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the metal door or the trapdoor?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "metal" 		
	

Floyd | The symbols are unlike anything you've ever seen, yet they fill you
Floyd | with a certain dread, something very basic, primeval.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang exclaims, "raptors!" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a flare gun
Floyd |   a keyring
Floyd |     a steel key
Floyd |     a crystal key
Floyd |     a bronze key
Floyd |   a dagger
Floyd |   a pill bottle
Floyd |   a cast (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open metal door" 		
	

Floyd | (first unlocking the metal door)
Floyd | (with the bronze key)
Floyd | You open the metal door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "One would think that if tourists kept disappearing at this lighthouse someone would have gotten suspicious. But then we wouldn't have a fun story, so I'll shut up now." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x keyring" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the keyring.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the keyring nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | God, the stench. Fish and flesh and sweat and fear. The room is barely
Floyd | lit by a dirty lightbulb on the ceiling, but you see straw and bones,
Floyd | scattered everywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cell
Floyd | The dirty lightbulb gives an eerie half-light, leaving much of the
Floyd | disgusting chunks of organic matter to the imagination. The stone
Floyd | floor is littered with old, greyish straw. The sickeningly sweet smell
Floyd | makes you gag.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bluish metal door leads westwards back up the stairs.  It's engraved
Floyd | with weird symbols.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something is moving in the shadows. It seems to be the source of the
Floyd | fishy smell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x something" 		
	

Floyd | Thankfully, it's half-hidden in the shadows. You can only make out a
Floyd | malformed, scaly head, abnormally huge, soulless black fish eye above
Floyd | teeth, yellow and sharp. It shuffles around slowly in the shadows, as
Floyd | if hurt or weak. It seems to move on all fours, though you
Floyd | occasionally glimpse something that seems to be the worst - a human
Floyd | foot on a scrawny leg, its toes webbed and scaly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "aw" 	
			(from DavidW) Fang says, "cuuuuuute!" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "talk to something" 		
	

Floyd | You clear your throat and try to speak to the shuffling shadows. You
Floyd | manage a croaky: "Hello?" And from the shadows, something answers, a
Floyd | low, sickeningly throaty sound, in something that sounds like words.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
			Fang says, "see, it's probably harmless" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Free it?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ride scaly figure" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "hahah" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "talk to something" 		
	

Floyd | You clear your throat and try to speak to the shuffling shadows. You
Floyd | manage a croaky: "Hello?" And from the shadows, something answers, a
Floyd | low, sickeningly throaty sound, in something that sounds like words.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Cell
Floyd | The dirty lightbulb gives an eerie half-light, leaving much of the
Floyd | disgusting chunks of organic matter to the imagination. The stone
Floyd | floor is littered with old, greyish straw. The sickeningly sweet smell
Floyd | makes you gag.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bluish metal door leads westwards back up the stairs.  It's engraved
Floyd | with weird symbols.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something is moving in the shadows. It seems to be the source of the
Floyd | fishy smell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Maybe we should get a light." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bones" 		Gerynar asks, "pet it?" 	
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a flare gun
Floyd |   a keyring
Floyd |     a steel key
Floyd |     a crystal key
Floyd |     a bronze key
Floyd |   a dagger
Floyd |   a pill bottle
Floyd |   a cast (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x straw" 		
	

Floyd | Rotten straw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search straw" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x shadows" 		
	

Floyd | Thankfully, it's half-hidden in the shadows. You can only make out a
Floyd | malformed, scaly head, abnormally huge, soulless black fish eye above
Floyd | teeth, yellow and sharp. It shuffles around slowly in the shadows, as
Floyd | if hurt or weak. It seems to move on all fours, though you
Floyd | occasionally glimpse something that seems to be the worst - a human
Floyd | foot on a scrawny leg, its toes webbed and scaly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "really this is kinda unthreatening" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x leg" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "reach out hand" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x foot" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x lightbulb" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "it's not as squamous as I thought" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I'm up for either getting a better look or freeing it." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Or trying to, anyway." 	
			Fang asks, "is there a lantern around there?" 	
			Fang says, "around here" 	
			Fang says, "I don't think shooting it with the flare gun would be appreciated" 	
			Gerynar gets a sneaky suspicion that the thing might be .... A GRUE 	
			Jacqueline says, "Heh. No, I think that would be unkind." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "cast frotz on creature" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Let's get the ?lighthous lamp" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Cell
Floyd | The dirty lightbulb gives an eerie half-light, leaving much of the
Floyd | disgusting chunks of organic matter to the imagination. The stone
Floyd | floor is littered with old, greyish straw. The sickeningly sweet smell
Floyd | makes you gag.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bluish metal door leads westwards back up the stairs.  It's engraved
Floyd | with weird symbols.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something is moving in the shadows. It seems to be the source of the
Floyd | fishy smell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "It might be a grue, yeah. That'd be kinda cool." 	
			Nitku says, "That should light up the place" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | The smell is a sickening mixture of rotten fish and nasty human odors
Floyd | - sweat, fear, blood, feces. It's disgustingly sweet, you can almost
Floyd | taste it in your mouth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Recess in the Cliff
Floyd | You are standing in a small recess. This small space feels old and
Floyd | inhospitable.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bluish metal door leadseastwards into the cliffs. It's engraved with
Floyd | weird symbols.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "clean light" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the Lighthouse
Floyd | This circular room is dominated by the red brickwork and the circular
Floyd | stairs leading upwards, rusty metal like the door. The furniture seems
Floyd | to be an afterthought.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laura Davidson lies here, twisted and dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an antique wooden cupboard in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | In the cupboard is a wooden box.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "push laura" 		
	

Floyd | With your one good arm and the help of your leg, you think you could
Floyd | manage to move the corpse between rooms.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "push laura d" 		
	

Floyd | Her body, is limp and giving passive resistance like dragging a heavy
Floyd | bag - you manage to pull and push her into the trapdoor, the hapless
Floyd | body sliding downstairs slowly, almost comically.
Floyd |
Floyd | Recess in the Cliff
Floyd | You are standing in a small recess. This small space feels old and
Floyd | inhospitable.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bluish metal door leadseastwards into the cliffs. It's engraved with
Floyd | weird symbols.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang exclaims, "let's tidy up the evidence!" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "push laura e" 		
	

Floyd | You dump Laura's corpse in the middle of the cell, and something
Floyd | clicks in your head. The beast carefully prances forward, sniffing you
Floyd | and the corpse with its oversized, fish-like head, before it sinks its
Floyd | teeth into Laura Davidsons face. And now you understand your role
Floyd | here. They will send people. On nights like these, when the storm is
Floyd | heavy and voices sing in the wind. And the child will be fed, and the
Floyd | mother will be kept at bay. The beast looks up at you with a bloodied
Floyd | mouth. You carefully pet it on the neck.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have taken over a horrible post ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "who wants waffles?" 	
			Fang says, "aww" 	
			smartgenes says, "he's a slow slow beast" 	
			Jacqueline says (to David), "YAY" 	
			smartgenes says, "not like those flippin' zombies in Planetfall" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Recess in the Cliff
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cell
Floyd | The dirty lightbulb gives an eerie half-light, leaving much of the
Floyd | disgusting chunks of organic matter to the imagination. The stone
Floyd | floor is littered with old, greyish straw. The sickeningly sweet smell
Floyd | makes you gag.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bluish metal door leads westwards back up the stairs.  It's engraved
Floyd | with weird symbols.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something is moving in the shadows. It seems to be the source of the
Floyd | fishy smell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "free it" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I can't help think that the other corpse would've been better." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Recess in the Cliff
Floyd | You are standing in a small recess. This small space feels old and
Floyd | inhospitable.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bluish metal door leadseastwards into the cliffs. It's engraved with
Floyd | weird symbols.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laura Davidson lies here, twisted and dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the Lighthouse
Floyd | This circular room is dominated by the red brickwork and the circular
Floyd | stairs leading upwards, rusty metal like the door. The furniture seems
Floyd | to be an afterthought.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an antique wooden cupboard in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At the foot of the lighthouse
Floyd | The brickwork of the tower itself is dark like an underexposed black
Floyd | and white picture. It looms high above you, like a faceless giant
Floyd | standing eternal guard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison. It even
Floyd | has an electric bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Crest of the mound
Floyd | You're almost blind here. Every few moments this area is bathed in
Floyd | harsh white light, leaving shadowy after-images in your sight.
Floyd | From here, you can see the lighthouse on top of the cliffs, maybe 200
Floyd | meters further north, and hear the cannonading waves against their
Floyd | base, deep and old, gnawing at the island.
Floyd | There is a picnic table, a few steps from the path, and someone is
Floyd | sitting there, head on his hands.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "push corpse n" 		
	

Floyd | The corpse cannot be pushed from place to place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pull corpse n" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to pull the corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pull corpse" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "kiss corpse" 		
	

Floyd | You blink the thought away. This storm sure is putting weird ideas in
Floyd | your head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut corpse" 		
	

Floyd | Cutting that up would achieve little.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "well, it doesn't seem to give you any other options" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At the foot of the lighthouse
Floyd | The brickwork of the tower itself is dark like an underexposed black
Floyd | and white picture. It looms high above you, like a faceless giant
Floyd | standing eternal guard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison. It even
Floyd | has an electric bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the Lighthouse
Floyd | This circular room is dominated by the red brickwork and the circular
Floyd | stairs leading upwards, rusty metal like the door. The furniture seems
Floyd | to be an afterthought.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an antique wooden cupboard in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At the top of the lighthouse
Floyd | The light of the big lantern blinds you every few seconds. Nothing but
Floyd | a rusty railing keeps you from plunging headfirst into the roaring
Floyd | sea. In the distance, the thunderstorm is raging ceaselessly, as if
Floyd | ancient gods roar war at civilization.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "fire flare" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "fire gun" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "hm. What happens if we take the side path?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "shoot flare" 		
	

Floyd | (with the flare gun)
Floyd | Might be a good way to alert the authorities. But you don't think it
Floyd | would be seen in this hellish weather, near the big lighthouse light.
Floyd |
Floyd | A raindrop hits you quite painfully in the eye. You have to stop for a
Floyd | moment and rub it, till the pain subsides.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "there's a path? I didn't notice" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the Lighthouse
Floyd | This circular room is dominated by the red brickwork and the circular
Floyd | stairs leading upwards, rusty metal like the door. The furniture seems
Floyd | to be an afterthought.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an antique wooden cupboard in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At the foot of the lighthouse
Floyd | The brickwork of the tower itself is dark like an underexposed black
Floyd | and white picture. It looms high above you, like a faceless giant
Floyd | standing eternal guard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison. It even
Floyd | has an electric bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You don't want to get lost again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The fork in the road earlier" 	
			Fang says, "well, do drive" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Crest of the mound
Floyd | You're almost blind here. Every few moments this area is bathed in
Floyd | harsh white light, leaving shadowy after-images in your sight.
Floyd | From here, you can see the lighthouse on top of the cliffs, maybe 200
Floyd | meters further north, and hear the cannonading waves against their
Floyd | base, deep and old, gnawing at the island.
Floyd | There is a picnic table, a few steps from the path, and someone is
Floyd | sitting there, head on his hands.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | A fork in the road
Floyd | A path snakes off to the southeast, trickling lines of mud ebbing into
Floyd | the grass. The northbound path leads further upwards, against a small
Floyd | current of dirt and debris, to the crest of a small mound. The rain
Floyd | taps on a metallic roadsign by the fork with a strangely industrial,
Floyd | almost urban sound.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | You have to tell the authorities. About that thing you found in the
Floyd | cellar. About Mrs. Davidson. Let them find out what the hell happened
Floyd | here. Your broken arm begins to hurt. 12 kilometers is a long way. You
Floyd | look back towards the lighthouse. It's silently waiting to spoil its
Floyd | dark secrets at the world.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You escaped alive ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | A fork in the road
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | No. You've come this far.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I should share with you all that maga and I are now legitimately contemplating waffles." 	
			DavidW says, "heh" 	
			DavidW says, "We should try to use the flare gun too, somehow." 	
			djfletch says, "we could shoot it at the monster" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Hm, okay." 	
			DavidW says (to djfletch), "yes, that seems like a plan." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Though we're it's keeper now." 	
			djfletch says, "but then maybe the mother monster would turn up and kill us" 	
			Jacqueline says, "It's cute when it's bloody." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I figured the mother was just the storm." 	
			Jacqueline says, "What about letting it go/" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "er, ?" 	
			DavidW says, "I didn't see a chain or fetters." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You fight your way up the slope. Muddy water, black like tar, slops
Floyd | around your ankles. It's hard, going against the wind and being almost
Floyd | overbalanced. You manage it, but upon reaching the crest, your shoes
Floyd | and socks are soaked.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crest of the mound
Floyd | You're almost blind here. Every few moments this area is bathed in
Floyd | harsh white light, leaving shadowy after-images in your sight.
Floyd | From here, you can see the lighthouse on top of the cliffs, maybe 200
Floyd | meters further north, and hear the cannonading waves against their
Floyd | base, deep and old, gnawing at the island.
Floyd | There is a picnic table, a few steps from the path, and someone is
Floyd | sitting there, head on his hands.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At the foot of the lighthouse
Floyd | The brickwork of the tower itself is dark like an underexposed black
Floyd | and white picture. It looms high above you, like a faceless giant
Floyd | standing eternal guard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison. It even
Floyd | has an electric bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "It sort of had this aire of being kept, though. huh." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the Lighthouse
Floyd | This circular room is dominated by the red brickwork and the circular
Floyd | stairs leading upwards, rusty metal like the door. The furniture seems
Floyd | to be an afterthought.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an antique wooden cupboard in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "But you're right, now that I think about it." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x brickwork" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Recess in the Cliff
Floyd | You are standing in a small recess. This small space feels old and
Floyd | inhospitable.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bluish metal door leadseastwards into the cliffs. It's engraved with
Floyd | weird symbols.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laura Davidson lies here, twisted and dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x laura" 		
	

Floyd | You can't bring yourself to look at her for long. Her eyes are open, a
Floyd | horrifying expression of surprise in them. Her body looks twisted and
Floyd | broken, a stray lock of hair has fallen into her face, given her an
Floyd | even more vulnerable expression.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cell
Floyd | The dirty lightbulb gives an eerie half-light, leaving much of the
Floyd | disgusting chunks of organic matter to the imagination. The stone
Floyd | floor is littered with old, greyish straw. The sickeningly sweet smell
Floyd | makes you gag.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bluish metal door leads westwards back up the stairs.  It's engraved
Floyd | with weird symbols.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something is moving in the shadows. It seems to be the source of the
Floyd | fishy smell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shoot something" 		
	

Floyd | (with the flare gun)
Floyd | You aim a shaking arm at the shape in the shadows. You have never
Floyd | fired a gun before, but you're pretty sure how this works. You close
Floyd | your eyes and fire. The flare gun melts to a heap and you drop it
Floyd | reflexively.
Floyd |  The whole room lights up for a moment as the flare sizzles towards
Floyd | the thing in the shadows, raining sparks on the stone floor. It hits
Floyd | and immediately the whole creature has caught fire. The screams are
Floyd | high-pitched, horrifyingly pure. Thankfully, it dies quickly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x thing" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x shadows" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Cell
Floyd | The dirty lightbulb gives an eerie half-light, leaving much of the
Floyd | disgusting chunks of organic matter to the imagination. The stone
Floyd | floor is littered with old, greyish straw. The sickeningly sweet smell
Floyd | makes you gag.
Floyd |
Floyd | The burnt carcass of something horrible lies in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bluish metal door leads westwards back up the stairs.  It's engraved
Floyd | with weird symbols.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "we're such scum" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x carcass" 		
	

Floyd | The beast has burnt beyond recognition. The smell has become worse,
Floyd | like a fish market mixed with burnt flesh.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "it belongs dead" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Recess in the Cliff
Floyd | You are standing in a small recess. This small space feels old and
Floyd | inhospitable.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bluish metal door leadseastwards into the cliffs. It's engraved with
Floyd | weird symbols.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laura Davidson lies here, twisted and dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the Lighthouse
Floyd | This circular room is dominated by the red brickwork and the circular
Floyd | stairs leading upwards, rusty metal like the door. The furniture seems
Floyd | to be an afterthought.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a trapdoor in the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stainless steel entrance door looks modern in comparison.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an antique wooden cupboard in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | As you step outside, you hear a roar behind you, audible above the
Floyd | thunderous storm - filled with fear and pain and rage. A behemoth,
Floyd | some unthinkable monstrosity from the lightless depths, has taken to
Floyd | land. Car-sized hand grab the lighthouse and shake it, screaming
Floyd | questions at it in a language worthy of giants. You fall to the ground
Floyd | and cover your ears, babbling in terror as the building starts to
Floyd | fall. You scramble back to your feet, clothes and face muddy, and
Floyd | start to run.
Floyd | You run for a long time.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You broke the pact ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "mommy, no!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "wow" 	
			djfletch says, "the little ones are cute but they grow up really aggressive" 	
			Jacqueline says, "This is a very creepy little game." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well-written, too." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Good deal, Marius." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I guess we should have played these at Halloween, except we're always on hiatus then. Maybe we should make an exception on the closest weekend to Halloween this coming year." 	
			DavidW says, "perhaps, yeah" 	
			smartgenes asks, "we broke the pact?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "There are some good scary games out there." 	
			Jacqueline says (to smartgenes), "Yeah, the pact to feed bodies to the child to appease the mother." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "So, search for another ending, or play a different one?" 	
			DavidW asks, "I'm not sure what other ending to try. Shoot the guy at the picnic table?" 	
			Nitku says, "Let's move on to the next one" 	
			smartgenes says, "there must be more to the lighthouse" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm okay with going to the next one" 	
			Gerynar says, "me too" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I am as well." 	
			djfletch says, "yup, can't think of much else to try"	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Awakening by Pete Gardner
As played on ifMUD on January 2, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Awakening, written by Pete Gardner. Awakening was originally released as part of the 2009 Saugus.net Halloween Ghost Story Contest, where it tied for first place. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	DavidW asks, "Awakening next?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sure." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "q" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "load awakening" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | An ear-shattering crash shocks you into wakefulness as a bolt of
Floyd | lightning splits the dark sky in two.  The downpour begins abruptly,
Floyd | pelting exposed soil with enough force to create pockmarks resembling
Floyd | the surface of the moon.  You realize that your eyes are open and the
Floyd | fat raindrops strike them relentlessly.  Another searing bolt assaults
Floyd | your senses, followed again by the thunderclap, but less quickly now,
Floyd | as the center of the storm moves away from your location.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something deep inside you begins to grow restless. Perhaps, at last,
Floyd | it is time to move.  Your tongue slithers dryly in your mouth.  You
Floyd | are thirsty.
Floyd |
Floyd | Awakening
Floyd | An interactive Halloween trick-or-treat by Pete Gardner
Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 091102 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd |
Floyd | Graveside
Floyd | Loose, muddy soil covers most of the ground and the air is heavy with
Floyd | the deep, fertile smell of freshly-turned earth.  Nearby, a large hole
Floyd | gapes darkly, the depths of which are hidden in shadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bleak churchyard stretches into darkness in all directions, the only
Floyd | recognizable exodus lying to the south, where a path winds down the
Floyd | slope of a hill.
Floyd |
Floyd | (TIP: Type "help" to display the Help Menu.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "geez. Still raining." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You look down at yourself.  Covered with moldy filth, it is hard to
Floyd | make out what part of you is flesh and what is caked earth. Even the
Floyd | downpour has not washed enough away to make a difference.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "help" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  > Introduction to Awakening
Floyd |    Instructions for Play

		Jacqueline says, "See, I live in a rainforest, so I didn't even dial into that bit." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Introduction to Awakening
Floyd |  > Instructions for Play
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Introduction to Awakening
Floyd |  > Instructions for Play

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "p" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  > Introduction to Awakening
Floyd |    Instructions for Play
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  > Introduction to Awakening
Floyd |    Instructions for Play

		Jacqueline says, "We have, sadly, decided to not have waffles." 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In Awakening, you play the role of someone who finds himself in a
Floyd | strange situation and is unable to remember anything.  As the game
Floyd | progresses, it becomes more and more apparent what may be going on.
Floyd |
Floyd | This game is not meant to be taken seriously.  It is a light-hearted
Floyd | attempt at spookiness -- the sort of thing many of us may be looking
Floyd | for around Halloween time.
Floyd |
Floyd | If you have never played interactive fiction before, you may want to
Floyd | explore the help available in these menus to get you started.  There
Floyd | is, however, a few things about Awakening that you should know from
Floyd | the start:
Floyd |
Floyd | If you encounter any characters in the game, you can talk with them by
Floyd | typing "talk to " and then the name of the character.  For example,
Floyd | were you to encounter someone who was a doctor, you would say: "talk
Floyd | to doctor" to begin a conversation.  Doing this more than once in a
Floyd | row may get additional responses from him.
Floyd |
Floyd | Another thing you can do with other characters in the game, is get
Floyd | them to do the same things you might do yourself.  For example, if the
Floyd | doctor was willing to obey you, you could type: "doctor, go north" and
Floyd | he would walk out of the room (assuming there really was an exit
Floyd | leading north).  Or, you could say "doctor, take the scalpel",
Floyd | "doctor, go north", "doctor, drop the scalpel" and so on.  Just
Floyd | remember that if you were to tell the doctor to go out of the room you
Floyd | are in, you may have to follow him into the new location to continue
Floyd | telling him what to do.  This may not be necessary, however, in a
Floyd | collection of rooms that are grouped together in one large, open
Floyd | space.
Floyd |
Floyd | That should be enough to get you started.  Here's hoping you enjoy the
Floyd | ride!
Floyd |
Floyd | -- "Snacky" Pete Gardner
Floyd |
Floyd | (Press SPACE to continue)
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "We've been eating pretty healthily. Plus, we'd just be hungry again in half an hour, so." 	
			Nitku says, "The first paragraph could be applied to many, many games" 	
	DavidW pushes the green 'space' button. 		Gerynar asks, "chinese waffles?" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  > Introduction to Awakening
Floyd |    Instructions for Play
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  > Introduction to Awakening
Floyd |    Instructions for Play

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "q" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Graveside
Floyd | Loose, muddy soil covers most of the ground and the air is heavy with
Floyd | the deep, fertile smell of freshly-turned earth.  Nearby, a large hole
Floyd | gapes darkly, the depths of which are hidden in shadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bleak churchyard stretches into darkness in all directions, the only
Floyd | recognizable exodus lying to the south, where a path winds down the
Floyd | slope of a hill.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hole" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to descend into the earth rather deeply, more than the eye
Floyd | can address.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Our choices seem to be down and south." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x gravestone" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x church" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Gerynar), "No, waffles wrapped around raw fish." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I'm for down." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | Although it would be simple to head off in any direction, you are
Floyd | hesitant. It is entirely possible you may become lost.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x hole" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to descend into the earth rather deeply, more than the eye
Floyd | can address.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | Although it would be simple to head off in any direction, you are
Floyd | hesitant. It is entirely possible you may become lost.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get in hole" 		
	

Floyd | The thought repels you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take dirt" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x dirt" 		
	

Floyd | It is scattered in loose heaps around the large hole by which you
Floyd | awoke.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "look in hole" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search dirt" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oho" 	
			DavidW asks, "oho?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think... okay, I suspect something, but I've already suspected two things, so I'll be quiet for a bit yet." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think I might know what we are, but at first I thought we might be something else, so." 	
			DavidW says, "I guess we can only go south." 	
			Nitku says, "I'm thinking of something too" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "think" 		
	

Floyd | What a good idea.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "remember" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Let's go south" 	
			DavidW says (to Nitku), "go for it" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Gateway
Floyd | An iron-wrought gate lies askew on rusted hinges, no longer able to
Floyd | prevent external access to the churchyard during late hours.  The
Floyd | muddy path leading past them and southwards into the church grounds is
Floyd | being churned by the heavy rain, but not quite enough to completely
Floyd | obscure a faint impression therein.
Floyd |
Floyd | Standing alone a little to the west is a small gatehouse, its narrow
Floyd | entrance and a pane-less window little more than dark smudges in the
Floyd | prevailing gloom.
Floyd |
Floyd | After taking a few steps, you are overcome with nausea and drop to
Floyd | your knees in a dry retch.  Your head spins for several fevered
Floyd | moments.  You need to drink badly...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "BLOOD" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Just kidding." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Can we drink rain water?" 	
			djfletch says, "BOOZE" 	
			DavidW says, "Try" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "drink rain" 		
	

Floyd | You throw your head back and allow the water pelting down on your face
Floyd | to enter your mouth.  Once enough has gathered, you swallow
Floyd | desperately.  Instead of satisfying your thirst, even minutely, your
Floyd | insides begin to boil and you are forced to bend over and spew it back
Floyd | out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "woohoo" 	
			Jacqueline says, "oh wait" 	
			Jacqueline says, "okay, blood then." 	
			DavidW says, "See if there's a dead guard in the guardhouse, I guess." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I have been reading too many vampire books, it would appear." 	
			Nitku says, "There might be some wine and holy water in the church" 	
			Nitku says, "Although I don't think we can hold holy water any better" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Holy water would, I think, kill us. But I'm up for finding one of the cool game endings, so." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "Go fer it." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Church Grounds
Floyd | The gravel path you are on passes by a plot of manicured land upon
Floyd | which resides a small church building.  It is fashioned of dark river
Floyd | stone, stained all the darker from the downpour.  Its steeple rises
Floyd | suddenly into the gloom, so that the belfry up top is partially
Floyd | obscured.  Through the barred windows a glimmer of yellow light
Floyd | issues, flickering like candlelight.  The front entrance is to the
Floyd | east, while the path continues south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some unexplainable attraction pulls your attention to the old church
Floyd | building to the east...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x glimmer" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x steeple" 		
	

Floyd | It is run down and badly in need of repair.  Like everything else
Floyd | about the church building.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "look through windows" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x windows" 		
	

Floyd | Marvelous works of stained glass, they depict several famous
Floyd | individuals from scripture, namely Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, Joseph,
Floyd | Issac, Jacob, David, Solomon, Daniel and finally Christ Himself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "We are drawn to the church, so that's a good sign." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Front Steps
Floyd | The heavy oaken doors of the church loom before you, presenting a
Floyd | sensation of disorientation that you did not experience from a
Floyd | distance.  Great brass handles present you with a means of access to
Floyd | shelter from the torrential weather.  There are curious inscriptions
Floyd | and bas-relief carvings worked into the wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Hey look, Bible Celebrities!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x carvings" 		
	

Floyd | They are a crude native rendering of something that appears to be a
Floyd | Kraken swallowing a dinghy.  Or perhaps that is a larger vessel.  It
Floyd | is difficult to tell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "woo kraken" 	
			Jacqueline says, "hooray kraken" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Now let's go inside and find the astrolabe." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x handles" 		
	

Floyd | Massive and shaped from solid brass, they are sculpted into the shape
Floyd | of a lion's head.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your throat feels as though it were on fire, so desperate is your need
Floyd | to find something to drink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | They seem to be locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "knock on door" 		
	

Floyd | You rap loudly on the church doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read inscriptions" 		
	

Floyd | There is nothing legible on the bas-relief carvings.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Front Steps
Floyd | The heavy oaken doors of the church loom before you, presenting a
Floyd | sensation of disorientation that you did not experience from a
Floyd | distance.  Great brass handles present you with a means of access to
Floyd | shelter from the torrential weather.  There are curious inscriptions
Floyd | and bas-relief carvings worked into the wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "pull handles" 		
	

Floyd | Those are fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn handles" 		
	

Floyd | Those are fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "push handles" 		
	

Floyd | Those are fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | A cold shudder runs up and down your back.  Your insides feel as
Floyd | though they are curling inward upon themselves, crumbling and
Floyd | withering for lack of moisture.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "(Eating breakfast, but still following along...)" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "break door" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I suspect we should've not overlooked the guardhouse." 	
			DavidW says, "Perhaps the key was there." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "pull handle" 		
	

Floyd | Those are fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Let's go find out" 	
			smartgenes says, "oh yeh you already did that while i was reading back" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Church Grounds
Floyd | The gravel path you are on passes by a plot of manicured land upon
Floyd | which resides a small church building.  It is fashioned of dark river
Floyd | stone, stained all the darker from the downpour.  Its steeple rises
Floyd | suddenly into the gloom, so that the belfry up top is partially
Floyd | obscured.  Through the barred windows a glimmer of yellow light
Floyd | issues, flickering like candlelight.  The front entrance is to the
Floyd | east, while the path continues south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "windows?" 	
			Alex says (to smartgenes), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that Windows is what we deserve." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "break windows" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "but barred" 	
			Nitku says, "They're barred so we probably won't... right" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Driveway
Floyd | Here is where parishioners must have parked their vehicles, be they
Floyd | wagon or automobile, before proceeding north to the church building.
Floyd | A gravel road leads north past the front of the church.  To the south,
Floyd | a rain-slicked road leads off into the dark distance.  East of here is
Floyd | a wooden coach house.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Coach House
Floyd | The coach house is quite old, and indeed once served to house a
Floyd | horse-driven coach.  It has since been converted for use by
Floyd | automobiles.  There are shelves lining the walls containing various
Floyd | items one would expect to find in a garage.  Against the north wall is
Floyd | a rubber tire.  Access to the driveway is to the west, through the
Floyd | main entrance, and a small exit leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "lol mmmm parishioners" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x tire" 		
	

Floyd | It appears to have been punctured and is now unable to perform its
Floyd | intended use.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take tire" 		
	

Floyd | A lug wrench hidden behind the rubber tire is revealed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Coach House
Floyd | The coach house is quite old, and indeed once served to house a
Floyd | horse-driven coach.  It has since been converted for use by
Floyd | automobiles.  There are shelves lining the walls containing various
Floyd | items one would expect to find in a garage.  Access to the driveway is
Floyd | to the west, through the main entrance, and a small exit leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a lug wrench here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take wrench" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x wrench" 		
	

Floyd | It is a cross-shaped tool for removing the lug bolts on an automobile
Floyd | tire.  It is quite sturdy and heavy.  Something about it makes you
Floyd | uneasy...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a lug wrench
Floyd |   a rubber tire
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "not keen on that puzzle" 	
			Fang says, "our paranoid fear of automobiles" 	
			DavidW says, ">think about killing amanda with the lug wrench in the conservatory" 	
			Gerynar says, "it's a cross...we're gonna meet a vampire, I bet" 	
			Fang says, "I assume we are the vampire here" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x items" 		
	

Floyd | Useless.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku asks, "east?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pray" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Winding Path
Floyd | Running between the coach house and a small shack to the east, this
Floyd | path is lined on both sides by tall brush and bracken, which block
Floyd | your view elsewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Small Shack
Floyd | A small shack rises out of the overgrowth in a clearing at the end of
Floyd | the winding path.  It looks quite old, but has not fallen into
Floyd | disrepair, as has the coach house and the other small buildings on the
Floyd | church grounds.  Along the front is a wooden door, and a small square
Floyd | window to its right, which flickers with a pale yellow light issuing
Floyd | from within.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a wooden door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something within the shack seems to call out to you and every fiber of
Floyd | your withered flesh cries back in reply.  Somehow there is no doubt
Floyd | that relief to your torment lies within the little structure standing
Floyd | before you.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "look through window" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | It looks rather cheery.  All things being relative, that is.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "knock" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to knock?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "knock on door" 		
	

Floyd | There is some shuffling behind the door.  Its knob turns slowly and it
Floyd | opens a crack.  A bloodshot eye peers at you, assessing you quietly.
Floyd | Then, the door opens a little further and framed there, his back to
Floyd | the crackling flames of a fire within the shack, stands an old man,
Floyd | probably the caretaker.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "talk to old man" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "talk to caretaker" 		
	

Floyd | "You're a strange one," he says.  "What is it you're wantin"?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "brains" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Given 'im a little kiss." 	
			Jacqueline says, "The kiss of DEATH" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Oh wait, we said no KILL HIM KILL HIM, didn't we?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sorry." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "It's just the genre, y'know?" 	
			djfletch says, "I was kind of hoping for a white-necked virgin instead of this guy" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "bite caretaker with savour" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to bite the caretaker.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "maybe we should ask him to find a phone" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "bite me" 		
	

Floyd | Not here... Not like this.  You feel as though you must first gain his
Floyd | trust.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are momentarily overtaken by a coughing spell, your lungs rattling
Floyd | dryly deep inside your chest...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to djfletch), "Dammit, I was eating and nearly choked on my eggs." 	
			Gerynar says, "like I could stop you, I'm the neophyte, you folks are the old ones" 	
			smartgenes says, "eww gain his trust" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You look down at yourself.  Covered with moldy filth, it is hard to
Floyd | make out what part of you is flesh and what is caked earth. Even the
Floyd | downpour has not washed enough away to make a difference.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "ask man about church" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "'talk to '" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "talk to man" 		
	

Floyd | "I don't know ye, sir.  Perhaps it's best ye be on yer way."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "talk to man" 		
	

Floyd | "Do you have something for me?" he asks shakily.  "Is this a
Floyd | delivery?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "seduce caretaker" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Gerynar), "David and I both have birthdays coming up. Please do not call us 'the old ones.'" 	
			Jacqueline smiles. 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "show him the tire" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker is unimpressed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "tell caretaker i have two naked girls in my bedroom" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "seeings how my physical age is probably greater than yours, I shall endevor to do so." 	
			Nitku says, "Graveyard caretakers always seem to be retired pirates" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "caretaker, follow me" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker has better things to do.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "give tire to caretaker" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "probably need to find something better to give him" 	
			Gerynar says, "but that was more of a getting into a more lovecraftian frame of thought" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "talk to man" 		
	

Floyd | "If you've nothing to tell me, then I'll be telling you something.
Floyd | Good day!"
Floyd |
Floyd | You stagger and drop to your knees, the strength fleeing your body.
Floyd | For several long moments, your body shudders in silent spasms before
Floyd | you are finally able to collect your wits and struggle back to your
Floyd | feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "my" 	
			DavidW says, "I suspect we *still* want the guardhouse" 	
			smartgenes says, "can't we hit him with the wrench" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Can't we just bite him?" 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "We cannot. Savoir-faire." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I can't believe that gentle ol' me is the one who keeps calling for bloodshed today." 	
			Gerynar says, "can't we all just get along...oh wrong genre" 	
			smartgenes says, "we haven't loved him up yet" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "talk to man" 		
	

Floyd | "If you've nothing to tell me, then I'll be telling you something.
Floyd | Good day!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh, did we try to bite him and I missed it? I was eating breakfast, so perhaps I missed that." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "bite man" 		
	

Floyd | Not here... Not like this.  You feel as though you must first gain his
Floyd | trust.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit man" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "hit man with wrench" 		
	

Floyd | That won't quite work the way you expect it to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "show wrench to man" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker is unimpressed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "the way we expect it to?" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "enter shed" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "guardhouse guardhouse" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "enter door" 		
	

Floyd | Somehow, you cannot bring yourself to enter the shack without the
Floyd | caretaker's invitation.  It would be...impolite.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks (of Jacq), "sooo, what have you done with maga?" 	
	ParserGirl arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "knock on door" 		
	

Floyd | Why knock when the resident of this fine home stands before you?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a lug wrench
Floyd |   a rubber tire
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Woah. Just happened to log on today." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "show wrench to man" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker is unimpressed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "ask man about entry" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "We are not into that sort of kink, thankyouverymuch, Fang." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "show me to man" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking yourself)
Floyd | You are always self-possessed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "i think we need another location" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Small Shack
Floyd | A small shack rises out of the overgrowth in a clearing at the end of
Floyd | the winding path.  It looks quite old, but has not fallen into
Floyd | disrepair, as has the coach house and the other small buildings on the
Floyd | church grounds.  Along the front is a wooden door, and a small square
Floyd | window to its right, which flickers with a pale yellow light issuing
Floyd | from within.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker is here, looking uncertain.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a wooden door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "maybe we should steal a car or something" 	
			DavidW says, "you guys are wasting time. We need something from somewhere else. Such as, maybe in the guardhouse." 	
			Fang says, "chicks love cars" 	
			Fang asks (of DW), "wanna drive?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker nods and says, "Goodbye, then."
Floyd | (Press SPACE to continue)
Floyd |

		
	DavidW pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | Winding Path
Floyd | Running between the coach house and a small shack to the east, this
Floyd | path is lined on both sides by tall brush and bracken, which block
Floyd | your view elsewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x brush" 		
	

Floyd | Tall grasses and shrubs that have been allowed to grow quite high, but
Floyd | they do not appear to be as wild and unkempt as the other areas of the
Floyd | church yard you have encountered so far.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search brush" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Coach House
Floyd | The coach house is quite old, and indeed once served to house a
Floyd | horse-driven coach.  It has since been converted for use by
Floyd | automobiles.  There are shelves lining the walls containing various
Floyd | items one would expect to find in a garage.  Access to the driveway is
Floyd | to the west, through the main entrance, and a small exit leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cars" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x shelves" 		
	

Floyd | They are covered with years of grime and debris.  The items on them
Floyd | are useless to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Driveway
Floyd | Here is where parishioners must have parked their vehicles, be they
Floyd | wagon or automobile, before proceeding north to the church building.
Floyd | A gravel road leads north past the front of the church.  To the south,
Floyd | a rain-slicked road leads off into the dark distance.  East of here is
Floyd | a wooden coach house.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Church Grounds
Floyd | The gravel path you are on passes by a plot of manicured land upon
Floyd | which resides a small church building.  It is fashioned of dark river
Floyd | stone, stained all the darker from the downpour.  Its steeple rises
Floyd | suddenly into the gloom, so that the belfry up top is partially
Floyd | obscured.  Through the barred windows a glimmer of yellow light
Floyd | issues, flickering like candlelight.  The front entrance is to the
Floyd | east, while the path continues south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Gateway
Floyd | An iron-wrought gate lies askew on rusted hinges, no longer able to
Floyd | prevent external access to the churchyard during late hours.  The
Floyd | muddy path leading past them and southwards into the church grounds is
Floyd | being churned by the heavy rain, but not quite enough to completely
Floyd | obscure a faint impression therein.
Floyd |
Floyd | Standing alone a little to the west is a small gatehouse, its narrow
Floyd | entrance and a pane-less window little more than dark smudges in the
Floyd | prevailing gloom.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Inside the Gatehouse
Floyd | There is just enough room in this tiny hut to sit and keep watch--were
Floyd | there still a chair upon which to sit.  Presently, nothing remains but
Floyd | a cramped space to stand while one gains a moment's respite from the
Floyd | ceaseless downpour outside.  The exit leads east to the gateway.
Floyd |
Floyd | A shallow desk is built into the wall under the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x desk" 		
	

Floyd | It must have been used by the attendant for whatever paperwork might
Floyd | have been required of him.  Just what sort of paperwork that might be
Floyd | escapes you.  And for that matter, the need for a cemetery attendant
Floyd | at all gives rise to question. There is a small drawer set into the
Floyd | desk, which appears locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "(what's the game today?)" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x drawer" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see inside, since the drawer is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | The small drawer is thoroughly locked, however a determined tug on
Floyd | your part wrenches the locking mechanism completely free of the
Floyd | splintering wood.  There is a brass key within.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take key" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to PG), "This one is 'Awakening'." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Inside the Gatehouse
Floyd | There is just enough room in this tiny hut to sit and keep watch--were
Floyd | there still a chair upon which to sit.  Presently, nothing remains but
Floyd | a cramped space to stand while one gains a moment's respite from the
Floyd | ceaseless downpour outside.  The exit leads east to the gateway.
Floyd |
Floyd | A shallow desk is built into the wall under the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x chair" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get lock" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Gateway
Floyd | An iron-wrought gate lies askew on rusted hinges, no longer able to
Floyd | prevent external access to the churchyard during late hours.  The
Floyd | muddy path leading past them and southwards into the church grounds is
Floyd | being churned by the heavy rain, but not quite enough to completely
Floyd | obscure a faint impression therein.
Floyd |
Floyd | Standing alone a little to the west is a small gatehouse, its narrow
Floyd | entrance and a pane-less window little more than dark smudges in the
Floyd | prevailing gloom.
Floyd |
Floyd | You reach up to the back of your head and you scratch fiercely, trying
Floyd | to attend to a sudden and intense itch.  As you bring your hand away,
Floyd | you discover a clump of dry, withered hair clenched in your claw-like
Floyd | fist.  Shuddering inwardly, you cast it away, not wanting to look at
Floyd | it any longer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Church Grounds
Floyd | The gravel path you are on passes by a plot of manicured land upon
Floyd | which resides a small church building.  It is fashioned of dark river
Floyd | stone, stained all the darker from the downpour.  Its steeple rises
Floyd | suddenly into the gloom, so that the belfry up top is partially
Floyd | obscured.  Through the barred windows a glimmer of yellow light
Floyd | issues, flickering like candlelight.  The front entrance is to the
Floyd | east, while the path continues south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		Jacqueline says (to PG), "These are Halloween-type games. We're on the second of three. I think you would have quite enjoyed the last one." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Front Steps
Floyd | The heavy oaken doors of the church loom before you, presenting a
Floyd | sensation of disorientation that you did not experience from a
Floyd | distance.  Great brass handles present you with a means of access to
Floyd | shelter from the torrential weather.  There are curious inscriptions
Floyd | and bas-relief carvings worked into the wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unlock door with key" 		
	

Floyd | You unlock the church doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | You open the church doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entryway
Floyd | The entryway to the church leads north to the nave.  You can see the
Floyd | entire ground floor of the church from here:  North of the nave is the
Floyd | chancel and east of the nave is an alcove.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are distracted by a maddening itch in your throat, your mouth,
Floyd | your tongue.  This thirst...if only you could quench it...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "the priest is gonna get it" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl asks (of Jacqueline), "ooh, what was it? Did it involve zombies?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nave
Floyd | The nave is where parishioners would gather to sit in the pews and
Floyd | hear the preached message.  The walls are paneled with aged cedar and
Floyd | the high, vaulted ceiling fades away into darkness above.  An altar
Floyd | stands at the front of the room, before a raised area called the
Floyd | chancel.  Arched stained-glass windows line the east and west walls.
Floyd | Access to the chancel is north of the nave and south leads to the
Floyd | entryway.  To the east is a small alcove containing an organ.  A
Floyd | narrow doorway up by the chancel leads to the northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "is it bad that i'm visualising the local church" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Peegee), "We were supposed to play some SpeedIFs today, but we postponed - we'll do that next week, if you want to write a game by Thursday." Jacqueline then smiles at ParserGirl in an encouraging sort of way. 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x organ" 		
	

Floyd | A heavily scaled-down version of the "Mighty Wurlitzer," circa 1924.
Floyd | Covered with dust, it has not seen active duty for a long time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Yipes!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I'm visualizing the semi-run down cemetery near the old church in the village in England where maga's parents live." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x altar" 		
	

Floyd | It appears to be made of gopher wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are thirsty...so very thirsty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "pray" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Alcove
Floyd | A small recess where the church organ is kept.  It affords a clear
Floyd | view of the nave and the chancel.  The nave is west of the alcove, and
Floyd | a small exit leads north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to PG), "Well, we have other games. But only two. More might be nice." 	
			ParserGirl says, "Well, now I will sit back and watch and wait for the next one." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x organ" 		
	

Floyd | A heavily scaled-down version of the "Mighty Wurlitzer," circa 1924.
Floyd | Covered with dust, it has not seen active duty for a long time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Yeah, we have one more after this." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "play organ" 		
	

Floyd | You cautiously press Middle C.  Nothing happens.  Not surprising,
Floyd | really.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "remove dust" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search organ" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "play chopsticks" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar thinks he might have time to finish his SloMo-IF by Thu 	
			Jacqueline says, "I have seen the Mighty Wurlitzer. It's crazy big." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Narrow Corridor
Floyd | This tall, narrow hallway extends from the alcove and ends in a creaky
Floyd | set of steps leading upwards.  The walls are painted white, and
Floyd | somewhat smudged.  The floor is covered with a red carpet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Gerynar), "woo" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I may code something up as well." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Upper Landing
Floyd | This small area is rather featureless and dark.  The bare floorboards
Floyd | creak under your weight.  A set of stairs leads down to the narrow
Floyd | hallway and a white door leads north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a white door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x carpet" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "carpet was downstairs" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the white door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | That's already open.
Floyd |
Floyd | Everything around you begins to blur as your eyesight fades.  You are
Floyd | desperately thirsty and your flesh is crying out for replenishment.
Floyd | With a vicious shake of your head, you manage to coerce your vision to
Floyd | return.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Office
Floyd | A large desk standing against the west wall furnishes this otherwise
Floyd | empty room.  The bare floor is in good condition, suggesting that this
Floyd | office was not used very often.  A window in the north wall looks out
Floyd | into the wet darkness beyond.  Above the desk against the western wall
Floyd | is a portrait.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a white door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x floorboards" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "I hope there isn't a thirst daemon" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oops. When we go back through, maybe look for a loose floorboard." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x portrait" 		
	

Floyd | A rendition of an elderly man, perhaps the founder of this church.  It
Floyd | is dusty and covered in cobwebs.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach begins to cramp badly and you are forced to pause as you
Floyd | double over in pain.  After some time, the pain fades and you are able
Floyd | to move again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "lift portrait" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look behind it" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to look.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look behind portrait" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to look.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Fang), "I sort of get the impression the game is doing that for drive, but not actually going to kill us for thirst, though I could be wrong." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move portrait" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | That's already open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "clean portrait" 		
	

Floyd | You achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | You notice that you need to turn your head to look to the left or the
Floyd | right.  It seems that your eyeballs will not turn in their sockets, as
Floyd | though they have been sealed in place due to a lack of moisture.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "yes we have been cravin blood a long time" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "close door" 		
	

Floyd | You close the white door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the white door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are thirsty...so very thirsty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | You open the white door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You reach up to the back of your head and you scratch fiercely, trying
Floyd | to attend to a sudden and intense itch.  As you bring your hand away,
Floyd | you discover a clump of dry, withered hair clenched in your claw-like
Floyd | fist.  Shuddering inwardly, you cast it away, not wanting to look at
Floyd | it any longer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x desk" 		
	

Floyd | Fashioned of rich cherry wood, it sports a broad desktop and a number
Floyd | of drawers.  Where its legs meet the floor there appears to be a few
Floyd | scratch marks on the otherwise polished surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open drawers" 		
	

Floyd | There's no need to open the desk drawers.  They are all sitting open,
Floyd | revealing their stark emptiness.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach begins to cramp badly and you are forced to pause as you
Floyd | double over in pain.  After some time, the pain fades and you are able
Floyd | to move again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "search drawers" 		
	

Floyd | The desk drawers are empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "push desk" 		
	

Floyd | You give it a heave and it slides across the floor, coming up hard
Floyd | against the corner of the room.  Now revealed is a small wooden panel
Floyd | set into the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "well done fang" 	
			DavidW says (to Fang), "Just about to push it, yeah." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | Set flush into the surface of the wall, it has a small emblem in the
Floyd | shape of a griffin embossed onto its surface.  Compared to the
Floyd | polished finish of the rest of the panel, the griffin seems a little
Floyd | dull.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Woo" 	
			Fang says, "heh" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "push panel" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | You notice that you need to turn your head to look to the left or the
Floyd | right.  It seems that your eyeballs will not turn in their sockets, as
Floyd | though they have been sealed in place due to a lack of moisture.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open panel" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are momentarily overtaken by a coughing spell, your lungs rattling
Floyd | dryly deep inside your chest...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rub griffin" 		
	

Floyd | You achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | A cold shudder runs up and down your back.  Your insides feel as
Floyd | though they are curling inward upon themselves, crumbling and
Floyd | withering for lack of moisture.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x griffin" 		
	

Floyd | It seems a little worn, as if through use.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are distracted by a maddening itch in your throat, your mouth,
Floyd | your tongue.  This thirst...if only you could quench it...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "push griffin" 		
	

Floyd | You hear a faint "click."  The portrait fixed into the wall above the
Floyd | panel springs open silently, revealing a safe behind it.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x safe" 		
	

Floyd | A standard gray metal faceplate with a numbered dial squarely in the
Floyd | center.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "yay" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a brass key
Floyd |   a lug wrench
Floyd |   a rubber tire
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "push it real good" 	
			Fang asks, "do we know a code?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to sg), "heh" 	
			DavidW says (to Fang), "nope." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "open safe" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to be locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "forty-two" 	
			smartgenes says, "surprise eh" 	
			DavidW says, "We didn't check out the altar though." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x dial" 		
	

Floyd | It is a standard combination lock.  In order to open it you have to
Floyd | turn the dial to three different numbers: first to the right, then to
Floyd | the left, and then to the right again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "roll rubber tire down the church" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x desk" 		
	

Floyd | Fashioned of rich cherry wood, it sports a broad desktop and a number
Floyd | of drawers.  Where its legs meet the floor there appears to be a few
Floyd | scratch marks on the otherwise polished surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "sorry i so wanted that to work" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x desktop" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "look in drawers" 		
	

Floyd | Fashioned of rich cherry wood, it sports a broad desktop and a number
Floyd | of drawers.  Where its legs meet the floor there appears to be a few
Floyd | scratch marks on the otherwise polished surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your throat feels as though it were on fire, so desperate is your need
Floyd | to find something to drink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The desk drawers are empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | Everything around you begins to blur as your eyesight fades.  You are
Floyd | desperately thirsty and your flesh is crying out for replenishment.
Floyd | With a vicious shake of your head, you manage to coerce your vision to
Floyd | return.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "look through window" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x floor" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You see nothing special about the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | You stagger and drop to your knees, the strength fleeing your body.
Floyd | For several long moments, your body shudders in silent spasms before
Floyd | you are finally able to collect your wits and struggle back to your
Floyd | feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think we need to go downstairs." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | It looks down onto the cemetery.  From here, during an occasional
Floyd | flash of lightning, you can see outlined in stark relief the open
Floyd | grave by which you awoke.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Office
Floyd | A large desk pushed into the northwest corner furnishes this otherwise
Floyd | empty room.  The bare floor is in good condition, suggesting that this
Floyd | office was not used very often.  A window in the north wall looks out
Floyd | into the wet darkness beyond.  Above the desk against the western wall
Floyd | is a portrait.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small wooden panel is fixed onto the west wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a safe (closed) and a white door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "okay" 	
			djfletch says, "yes, explore the rest of the place" 	
			DavidW says, "That floorboard idea might work too." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Upper Landing
Floyd | This small area is rather featureless and dark.  The bare floorboards
Floyd | creak under your weight.  A set of stairs leads down to the narrow
Floyd | hallway and a white door leads north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a white door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "go window" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search floorboards" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x floor" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x floorboards" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the bare floorboards.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | You jump on the spot, fruitlessly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Narrow Corridor
Floyd | This tall, narrow hallway extends from the alcove and ends in a creaky
Floyd | set of steps leading upwards.  The walls are painted white, and
Floyd | somewhat smudged.  The floor is covered with a red carpet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open floor" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can open.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "examine carpet" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x carpet" 		
	

Floyd | A faint, narrow strip of wear down its center shows that although this
Floyd | rug had been trodden often throughout its history, it has seen
Floyd | comparatively little wear next to the rest of the outfittings of this
Floyd | building.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | A faint, narrow strip of wear down its center shows that although this
Floyd | rug had been trodden often throughout its history, it has seen
Floyd | comparatively little wear next to the rest of the outfittings of this
Floyd | building.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move carpet" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "remove carpet" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the red carpet)
Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | You stagger and drop to your knees, the strength fleeing your body.
Floyd | For several long moments, your body shudders in silent spasms before
Floyd | you are finally able to collect your wits and struggle back to your
Floyd | feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Alcove
Floyd | A small recess where the church organ is kept.  It affords a clear
Floyd | view of the nave and the chancel.  The nave is west of the alcove, and
Floyd | a small exit leads north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nave
Floyd | The nave is where parishioners would gather to sit in the pews and
Floyd | hear the preached message.  The walls are paneled with aged cedar and
Floyd | the high, vaulted ceiling fades away into darkness above.  An altar
Floyd | stands at the front of the room, before a raised area called the
Floyd | chancel.  Arched stained-glass windows line the east and west walls.
Floyd | Access to the chancel is north of the nave and south leads to the
Floyd | entryway.  To the east is a small alcove containing an organ.  A
Floyd | narrow doorway up by the chancel leads to the northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach begins to cramp badly and you are forced to pause as you
Floyd | double over in pain.  After some time, the pain fades and you are able
Floyd | to move again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Study
Floyd | This spacious area still sports a richly woven carpet and a heavy
Floyd | mahogany desk installed against the north wall.  The rest of the
Floyd | articles that may have decorated this room have been long since
Floyd | removed, as evidenced by the fade marks on the walls where portraits
Floyd | and other adornments once hung.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a closet (closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look under desk" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open closet" 		
	

Floyd | You open the closet, revealing a tweed jacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look behind desk" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to look.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x jacket" 		
	

Floyd | In the tweed jacket is a faded slip of paper.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "dapper" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take jacket" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "the code" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wear it" 		
	

Floyd | You put on the tweed jacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x paper" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the faded slip of paper.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "ooh - yeah" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "read paper" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read it" 		
	

Floyd | 78 29 47
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | 78 29 47
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Indeed. Bing!" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a tweed jacket (being worn)
Floyd |     a faded slip of paper
Floyd |   a brass key
Floyd |   a lug wrench
Floyd |   a rubber tire
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "you see nothing special - but it has the code on it...cheeky" 	
			DavidW says (to Fang), "drive" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Study
Floyd | This spacious area still sports a richly woven carpet and a heavy
Floyd | mahogany desk installed against the north wall.  The rest of the
Floyd | articles that may have decorated this room have been long since
Floyd | removed, as evidenced by the fade marks on the walls where portraits
Floyd | and other adornments once hung.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a closet (empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "er, I'm a little lost" 	
			DavidW says, "se" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nave
Floyd | The nave is where parishioners would gather to sit in the pews and
Floyd | hear the preached message.  The walls are paneled with aged cedar and
Floyd | the high, vaulted ceiling fades away into darkness above.  An altar
Floyd | stands at the front of the room, before a raised area called the
Floyd | chancel.  Arched stained-glass windows line the east and west walls.
Floyd | Access to the chancel is north of the nave and south leads to the
Floyd | entryway.  To the east is a small alcove containing an organ.  A
Floyd | narrow doorway up by the chancel leads to the northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | You notice that you need to turn your head to look to the left or the
Floyd | right.  It seems that your eyeballs will not turn in their sockets, as
Floyd | though they have been sealed in place due to a lack of moisture.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x altar" 		
	

Floyd | It appears to be made of gopher wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "remove eyes" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "isn't gopher a type of animal?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to SG), "Well, it's not uncommon for papers or other readable things to have separate descriptions for >READ vs >EXAMINE" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Study
Floyd | This spacious area still sports a richly woven carpet and a heavy
Floyd | mahogany desk installed against the north wall.  The rest of the
Floyd | articles that may have decorated this room have been long since
Floyd | removed, as evidenced by the fade marks on the walls where portraits
Floyd | and other adornments once hung.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a closet (empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yes, but gopher wood is real too." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Nave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Alcove
Floyd | A small recess where the church organ is kept.  It affords a clear
Floyd | view of the nave and the chancel.  The nave is west of the alcove, and
Floyd | a small exit leads north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "yes but it should say there is something written on it or such" 	
			DavidW says, "n. u. n." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Narrow Corridor
Floyd | This tall, narrow hallway extends from the alcove and ends in a creaky
Floyd | set of steps leading upwards.  The walls are painted white, and
Floyd | somewhat smudged.  The floor is covered with a red carpet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Upper Landing
Floyd | This small area is rather featureless and dark.  The bare floorboards
Floyd | creak under your weight.  A set of stairs leads down to the narrow
Floyd | hallway and a white door leads north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a white door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Office
Floyd | A large desk pushed into the northwest corner furnishes this otherwise
Floyd | empty room.  The bare floor is in good condition, suggesting that this
Floyd | office was not used very often.  A window in the north wall looks out
Floyd | into the wet darkness beyond.  Above the desk against the western wall
Floyd | is a portrait.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small wooden panel is fixed onto the west wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a white door and a safe (closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x safe" 		
	

Floyd | A standard gray metal faceplate with a numbered dial squarely in the
Floyd | center.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "turn it remember" 	
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "turn dial" 		
	

Floyd | You need to specify whether you are turning it to the left or the
Floyd | right, and also what number you are turning it to.  For example: "turn
Floyd | dial left to 98".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "turn dial left to 78" 		
	

Floyd | You turn the numbered dial left to 78 and ... nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "RIGHT first" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "turn dial right to 78" 		
	

Floyd | You turn the numbered dial right to 78 and hear a faint click of the
Floyd | tumblers deep within the lock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "turn dial left to 29" 		
	

Floyd | You turn the numbered dial left to 29 and hear a faint click of the
Floyd | tumblers deep within the lock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "turn dial right to 47" 		
	

Floyd | You turn the numbered dial right to 47 and hear a faint click of the
Floyd | tumblers deep within the lock.  With a faint creak, the safe swings
Floyd | open wide!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "chalice?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "look in safe" 		
	

Floyd | In the safe is a bottle of moonshine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take moonshine" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are thirsty...so very thirsty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "drink it" 		
	

Floyd | You pop the bottle open and bring it to your lips...but the
Floyd | overpowering fumes of its contents turns your stomach and you dare not
Floyd | continue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang:-( 	
			Jacqueline says, "Aw." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "drink it anyway" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to drink the bottle of
Floyd | moonshine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "It's a pressie for the caretaker, izznt it?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "But! But! MOONSHINE!" 	
			Fang says, "probably" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "oh, yeah. Good point." 	
			djfletch asks, "seriously, who keeps their moonshine in a safe?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x moonshine" 		
	

Floyd | It is filled with an amber liquid and seems quite innocent. It is
Floyd | sealed with a cork.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "cuz he'z our bestest frien'. hic." 	
			Jacqueline says (to djf), "You've obviously never had good moonshine." 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Remember to ask the caretaker the key question first." 	
			Jacqueline says, "That being..." 	
			DavidW says, "We oughta check out the altar too." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Want some rye? 'Course ya do!" 	
			Fang says (to DW), "gopher wood, remember" 	
			DavidW says, "Maybe there's candy and flowers." 	
			DavidW says, "Or even nylons." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a bottle of moonshine
Floyd |   a tweed jacket (being worn)
Floyd |     a faded slip of paper
Floyd |   a brass key
Floyd |   a lug wrench
Floyd |   a rubber tire
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Upper Landing
Floyd | This small area is rather featureless and dark.  The bare floorboards
Floyd | creak under your weight.  A set of stairs leads down to the narrow
Floyd | hallway and a white door leads north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a white door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are momentarily overtaken by a coughing spell, your lungs rattling
Floyd | dryly deep inside your chest...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Narrow Corridor
Floyd | This tall, narrow hallway extends from the alcove and ends in a creaky
Floyd | set of steps leading upwards.  The walls are painted white, and
Floyd | somewhat smudged.  The floor is covered with a red carpet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Alcove
Floyd | A small recess where the church organ is kept.  It affords a clear
Floyd | view of the nave and the chancel.  The nave is west of the alcove, and
Floyd | a small exit leads north.
Floyd |
Floyd | A cold shudder runs up and down your back.  Your insides feel as
Floyd | though they are curling inward upon themselves, crumbling and
Floyd | withering for lack of moisture.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nave
Floyd | The nave is where parishioners would gather to sit in the pews and
Floyd | hear the preached message.  The walls are paneled with aged cedar and
Floyd | the high, vaulted ceiling fades away into darkness above.  An altar
Floyd | stands at the front of the room, before a raised area called the
Floyd | chancel.  Arched stained-glass windows line the east and west walls.
Floyd | Access to the chancel is north of the nave and south leads to the
Floyd | entryway.  To the east is a small alcove containing an organ.  A
Floyd | narrow doorway up by the chancel leads to the northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Chancel
Floyd | A raised area providing a clear, elevated view of all of the pews in
Floyd | the nave and the stained glass windows lining the walls.  A threadbare
Floyd | rug covers part of the chancel floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | A cruciform stands by the pulpit.
Floyd |
Floyd | You cannot bear to be in close proximity to the cruciform.  You
Floyd | desperately retreat from its presence.
Floyd | (Press SPACE to continue)
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "nice touch" 	
	DavidW pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | Nave
Floyd | The nave is where parishioners would gather to sit in the pews and
Floyd | hear the preached message.  The walls are paneled with aged cedar and
Floyd | the high, vaulted ceiling fades away into darkness above.  An altar
Floyd | stands at the front of the room, before a raised area called the
Floyd | chancel.  Arched stained-glass windows line the east and west walls.
Floyd | Access to the chancel is north of the nave and south leads to the
Floyd | entryway.  To the east is a small alcove containing an organ.  A
Floyd | narrow doorway up by the chancel leads to the northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pray" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pews" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the pews.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch asks, "was there a room east from the entryway?" 	
			Ellison asks, "is this one of those several-smaller-games days?" 	
			DavidW says, "I think, maybe the caretaker would like a present. Unless there's more to world south of Driveway." 	
			Fang says, "aye" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "kill buffy with bad acting" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks (of DW), "drive?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Ell), "Yeah." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entryway
Floyd | The entryway to the church leads north to the nave.  You can see the
Floyd | entire ground floor of the church from here:  North of the nave is the
Floyd | chancel and east of the nave is an alcove.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Front Steps
Floyd | The heavy oaken doors of the church loom before you, presenting a
Floyd | sensation of disorientation that you did not experience from a
Floyd | distance.  Great brass handles present you with a means of access to
Floyd | shelter from the torrential weather.  There are curious inscriptions
Floyd | and bas-relief carvings worked into the wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Church Grounds
Floyd | The gravel path you are on passes by a plot of manicured land upon
Floyd | which resides a small church building.  It is fashioned of dark river
Floyd | stone, stained all the darker from the downpour.  Its steeple rises
Floyd | suddenly into the gloom, so that the belfry up top is partially
Floyd | obscured.  Through the barred windows a glimmer of yellow light
Floyd | issues, flickering like candlelight.  The front entrance is to the
Floyd | east, while the path continues south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Driveway
Floyd | Here is where parishioners must have parked their vehicles, be they
Floyd | wagon or automobile, before proceeding north to the church building.
Floyd | A gravel road leads north past the front of the church.  To the south,
Floyd | a rain-slicked road leads off into the dark distance.  East of here is
Floyd | a wooden coach house.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "I think I've beaten this game then forgotten it completely and then beaten it again several times" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Who knows where that long road would take you?  Best keep around here
Floyd | until you have a better idea of where you are.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		Jacqueline says, "Though we're going on an hour and a half total, so... not sure about the third game. But maybe." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Coach House
Floyd | The coach house is quite old, and indeed once served to house a
Floyd | horse-driven coach.  It has since been converted for use by
Floyd | automobiles.  There are shelves lining the walls containing various
Floyd | items one would expect to find in a garage.  Access to the driveway is
Floyd | to the west, through the main entrance, and a small exit leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Everything around you begins to blur as your eyesight fades.  You are
Floyd | desperately thirsty and your flesh is crying out for replenishment.
Floyd | With a vicious shake of your head, you manage to coerce your vision to
Floyd | return.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Winding Path
Floyd | Running between the coach house and a small shack to the east, this
Floyd | path is lined on both sides by tall brush and bracken, which block
Floyd | your view elsewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Small Shack
Floyd | A small shack rises out of the overgrowth in a clearing at the end of
Floyd | the winding path.  It looks quite old, but has not fallen into
Floyd | disrepair, as has the coach house and the other small buildings on the
Floyd | church grounds.  Along the front is a wooden door, and a small square
Floyd | window to its right, which flickers with a pale yellow light issuing
Floyd | from within.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a wooden door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "knock on door" 		
	

Floyd | After some more shuffling, the caretaker returns to the door and opens
Floyd | it.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You again," he says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show moonshine to man" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker's vacant eyes light up at the sight of the bottle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Ell), "I thought this was from this past Oct/" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Is it older than that?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "talk to man" 		
	

Floyd | "If you've nothing to tell me, then I'll be telling you something.
Floyd | Good day!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give moonshine to man" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker's vacant eyes light up at the sight of the bottle.  He
Floyd | accepts it eagerly from you.  He glances at you again, and with a
Floyd | shrug of his shoulders, invites you into his home before disappearing
Floyd | inside himself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shack Interior
Floyd | The interior of the shack is plain, but orderly.  It comprises a
Floyd | single front room and an adjoining bathroom.  A fire crackles
Floyd | pleasantly in the earth of a fireplace built into the northern wall.
Floyd | On the other side of the room is a cot, a table and a single chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker is sitting in the chair with an open bottle in his lap.
Floyd | He looks up at you with rheumy eyes.  Despite this, he looks
Floyd | absolutely beautiful to you: an oasis in a desert of ghastly torment.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a wooden door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask caretaker about vampires" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "bare fangs" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			DavidW says, "It's still 'talk to' not 'ask'." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "close door" 		
	

Floyd | You close the wooden door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "caretaker, who am i" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x man" 		
	

Floyd | He looks to be about seventy, has sparse white hair hidden under a
Floyd | worn out cap, and his eyes are those of a man in desperate need--a
Floyd | need almost as severe as your own. His body virtually glows, so full
Floyd | of life it seems, in comparison with your own.
Floyd |
Floyd | You reach up to the back of your head and you scratch fiercely, trying
Floyd | to attend to a sudden and intense itch.  As you bring your hand away,
Floyd | you discover a clump of dry, withered hair clenched in your claw-like
Floyd | fist.  Shuddering inwardly, you cast it away, not wanting to look at
Floyd | it any longer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "huh, no, I'm almost certain this game has been around for much longer" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "bite man" 		
	

Floyd | Overcome by the maddening thirst, you bend towards the caretaker,
Floyd | ignoring the look of sudden shock in his red-rimmed eyes and the smell
Floyd | of hard liquor on his breath.  You see the water of life surging
Floyd | through his flesh, casting a bright and glorious illumination so that
Floyd | his earthly body seems no more than a delicate weave of glowing veins
Floyd | and infinite blood vessels.  You dive into that flow, and without
Floyd | thinking drink your fill....
Floyd |
Floyd | ...You feel the life surging back into your veins, renewing your
Floyd | withered flesh.  Your eyes grow stronger...colors grow brighter, more
Floyd | vivid...the darkness is no longer so dark.  And strength pulses
Floyd | through you now...your body flows with power...
Floyd |
Floyd | Much later you rise and look down at the caretaker.  Despite your
Floyd | ravenous need for life, you managed to refrain from draining him dry.
Floyd | Yes, he will live.  And he will do your bidding, for he has become
Floyd | enslaved to you.  Merely command him, and certainly he will do as he
Floyd | is told to the best of his ability.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker looks around blankly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "[LINK]" 	
			Fang says, "ah, the joys of a good old drink" 	
			djfletch asks, "huh, that isn't the end?" 	
			Nitku says, "This is very similar to some other game I've played long time ago, I don't remember what it was" 	
			DavidW says, "It seems not." 	
			DavidW says, "We now have a slave." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Huh." 	
			Jacqueline says, "That was really well written." 	
			smartgenes says, "i played a few games in churches etc but not as a vampire" 	
			DavidW says, "I suggest: get him to move the cruciform out of the way." 	
			djfletch says, "I can't think what to do except go back to our grave and sleep" 	
			djfletch says, "oh, that's an idea" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x table" 		
	

Floyd | A plain wooden table, showing signs of regular use.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker whimpers slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | You open the wooden door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "man, follow me" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker says, "I will follow, master."
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker staggers a little, but regains his balance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Small Shack
Floyd | A small shack rises out of the overgrowth in a clearing at the end of
Floyd | the winding path.  It looks quite old, but has not fallen into
Floyd | disrepair, as has the coach house and the other small buildings on the
Floyd | church grounds.  Along the front is a wooden door, and a small square
Floyd | window to its right, which flickers with a pale yellow light issuing
Floyd | from within.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a wooden door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker arrives from the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker coughs halfheartedly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		Jacqueline asks, "He'll be as adverse to the crucifix as we are, though, won't he?" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Winding Path
Floyd | Running between the coach house and a small shack to the east, this
Floyd | path is lined on both sides by tall brush and bracken, which block
Floyd | your view elsewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker arrives from the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker giggles quietly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "He's not a vampire" 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "not necessarily." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "talk to man" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker watches you expectantly.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker gets distracted by a fly buzzing around his head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Coach House
Floyd | The coach house is quite old, and indeed once served to house a
Floyd | horse-driven coach.  It has since been converted for use by
Floyd | automobiles.  There are shelves lining the walls containing various
Floyd | items one would expect to find in a garage.  Access to the driveway is
Floyd | to the west, through the main entrance, and a small exit leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker arrives from the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker grabs the buzzing fly out of the air and pops it into
Floyd | his mouth surreptitiously.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Driveway
Floyd | Here is where parishioners must have parked their vehicles, be they
Floyd | wagon or automobile, before proceeding north to the church building.
Floyd | A gravel road leads north past the front of the church.  To the south,
Floyd | a rain-slicked road leads off into the dark distance.  East of here is
Floyd | a wooden coach house.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker arrives from the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Now I see why there was all the detailed instruction on how to direct people to do things in the About text." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Church Grounds
Floyd | The gravel path you are on passes by a plot of manicured land upon
Floyd | which resides a small church building.  It is fashioned of dark river
Floyd | stone, stained all the darker from the downpour.  Its steeple rises
Floyd | suddenly into the gloom, so that the belfry up top is partially
Floyd | obscured.  Through the barred windows a glimmer of yellow light
Floyd | issues, flickering like candlelight.  The front entrance is to the
Floyd | east, while the path continues south.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker arrives from the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Front Steps
Floyd | The heavy oaken doors of the church loom before you, presenting a
Floyd | sensation of disorientation that you did not experience from a
Floyd | distance.  Great brass handles present you with a means of access to
Floyd | shelter from the torrential weather.  There are curious inscriptions
Floyd | and bas-relief carvings worked into the wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker arrives from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "man, read inscriptions" 		
	

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entryway
Floyd | The entryway to the church leads north to the nave.  You can see the
Floyd | entire ground floor of the church from here:  North of the nave is the
Floyd | chancel and east of the nave is an alcove.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker arrives from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker looks like he is going to sneeze, but then it fades
Floyd | away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nave
Floyd | The nave is where parishioners would gather to sit in the pews and
Floyd | hear the preached message.  The walls are paneled with aged cedar and
Floyd | the high, vaulted ceiling fades away into darkness above.  An altar
Floyd | stands at the front of the room, before a raised area called the
Floyd | chancel.  Arched stained-glass windows line the east and west walls.
Floyd | Access to the chancel is north of the nave and south leads to the
Floyd | entryway.  To the east is a small alcove containing an organ.  A
Floyd | narrow doorway up by the chancel leads to the northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker arrives from the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "man, move cruciform" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "man, north" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker stops following you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker goes north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "man, take cruciform" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker picks up the cruciform.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "man, s" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker arrives from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You cannot bear to be in close proximity to the cruciform.  You
Floyd | desperately retreat from its presence.
Floyd | (Press SPACE to continue)
Floyd |

		
	DavidW pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | Entryway
Floyd | The entryway to the church leads north to the nave.  You can see the
Floyd | entire ground floor of the church from here:  North of the nave is the
Floyd | chancel and east of the nave is an alcove.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "man, south" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker arrives from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You cannot bear to be in close proximity to the cruciform.  You
Floyd | desperately retreat from its presence.
Floyd | (Press SPACE to continue)
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "man, throw cruciform through window" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	Nitku pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | Nave
Floyd | The nave is where parishioners would gather to sit in the pews and
Floyd | hear the preached message.  The walls are paneled with aged cedar and
Floyd | the high, vaulted ceiling fades away into darkness above.  An altar
Floyd | stands at the front of the room, before a raised area called the
Floyd | chancel.  Arched stained-glass windows line the east and west walls.
Floyd | Access to the chancel is north of the nave and south leads to the
Floyd | entryway.  To the east is a small alcove containing an organ.  A
Floyd | narrow doorway up by the chancel leads to the northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "man, east" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker is unable to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "man, throw cruciform throgh window" 		
	

Floyd | You can't reach into the Entryway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "wait" 	
			DavidW says, "f***" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "caretaker, break cruciform" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker is unable to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I almost had it" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "man, put cruciform in pocket" 		
	

Floyd | You can't reach into the Entryway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "NO" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Undo a couple." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Smartgenes), "Hold up, please." 	
			DavidW asks, "where is everything now?" 	
			smartgenes asks, "why would it make a difference?" 	
			DavidW says, "I had a plan!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "He probably didn't realize, since we had no designated driver." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "man, south" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker is unable to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to DW), "Try out your plan./" 	
			Nitku says, "We are in the nave and the man is in the entryway." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Maybe use /undo if need be." 	
			DavidW says, "agrh" 	
			smartgenes asks, "he has the tweed?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Where is the cruciform now?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Nave
Floyd | The nave is where parishioners would gather to sit in the pews and
Floyd | hear the preached message.  The walls are paneled with aged cedar and
Floyd | the high, vaulted ceiling fades away into darkness above.  An altar
Floyd | stands at the front of the room, before a raised area called the
Floyd | chancel.  Arched stained-glass windows line the east and west walls.
Floyd | Access to the chancel is north of the nave and south leads to the
Floyd | entryway.  To the east is a small alcove containing an organ.  A
Floyd | narrow doorway up by the chancel leads to the northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "The caretaker has it." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "man, north" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker arrives from the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You cannot bear to be in close proximity to the cruciform.  You
Floyd | desperately retreat from its presence.
Floyd | (Press SPACE to continue)
Floyd |

		smartgenes asks, "he could wrap it in tweed or put in pocket?" 	
			DavidW asks, "what?" 	
	DavidW pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | Entryway
Floyd | The entryway to the church leads north to the nave.  You can see the
Floyd | entire ground floor of the church from here:  North of the nave is the
Floyd | chancel and east of the nave is an alcove.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm lost now. I don't know what you guys did." 	
			Nitku says, "Nobody did anything." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "man, east" 		
	

Floyd | The caretaker arrives at the Alcove from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "he has to come back towards us that's all" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nave
Floyd | The nave is where parishioners would gather to sit in the pews and
Floyd | hear the preached message.  The walls are paneled with aged cedar and
Floyd | the high, vaulted ceiling fades away into darkness above.  An altar
Floyd | stands at the front of the room, before a raised area called the
Floyd | chancel.  Arched stained-glass windows line the east and west walls.
Floyd | Access to the chancel is north of the nave and south leads to the
Floyd | entryway.  To the east is a small alcove containing an organ.  A
Floyd | narrow doorway up by the chancel leads to the northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Chancel
Floyd | A raised area providing a clear, elevated view of all of the pews in
Floyd | the nave and the stained glass windows lining the walls.  A threadbare
Floyd | rug covers part of the chancel floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "finally" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x windows" 		
	

Floyd | Marvelous works of stained glass, they depict several famous
Floyd | individuals from scripture, namely Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, Joseph,
Floyd | Issac, Jacob, David, Solomon, Daniel and finally Christ Himself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rug" 		
	

Floyd | It is faded and threadbare, having seen a lot of use.  There was a
Floyd | pattern on it, but it is so faded now as to be indistinguishable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move rug" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the rug, revealing a trapdoor beneath!
Floyd |
Floyd | Chancel
Floyd | A raised area providing a clear, elevated view of all of the pews in
Floyd | the nave and the stained glass windows lining the walls.  In the
Floyd | absence of the threadbare rug, a trapdoor has been revealed in the
Floyd | chancel floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to be locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unlock trapdoor with key" 		
	

Floyd | You might want to try prying it with something, instead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "your plan was to move the rug?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pry trapdoor with wrench." 		
	

Floyd | Using the lug wrench as a crowbar, you jam it under the latch and
Floyd | wrench it apart.  The latch is thoroughly destroyed and springs open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "My plan was to have the man take the cruciform to the alcove." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | You open the trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dark Chamber
Floyd | Illuminated only by the dim light issuing through the trapdoor, this
Floyd | unexpected chamber is bare, damp and cold.  The walls and the floor
Floyd | are fashioned of black stone.  Your ears detect the scratch and scurry
Floyd | of vermin hidden from sight in the dank and dingy corners of this
Floyd | place.  In other words, you feel right at home.
Floyd |
Floyd | Situated squarely in the center of the room, upon a moldering velvet
Floyd | rug, is a large, black coffin. The lid stands open and the silk
Floyd | interior beckons to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "home sweet home" 	
			Ellison says, "huh, ok, maybe this is a new-to-2009 game (he says after looking it up). still, it's a very similar plot as the 1998 'The Awakening' by Dennis Matheson, it seems" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "enter coffin" 		
	

Floyd | You crawl slowly into the black coffin, feeling the silk interior
Floyd | against your skin.  Yes, this will do.  This is right.  You can feel
Floyd | sleep tugging at you--blessed sleep.
Floyd |
Floyd | The caretaker comes into view over you.  He looks down, with mindless
Floyd | love in his red-rimmed eyes.  "I will look after you while you sleep,
Floyd | Master.  Please don't worry."
Floyd |
Floyd | With that, he reaches for the lid and cautiously, respectfully, closes
Floyd | it over you.  At last you feel a strange peace begin to settle in.
Floyd | Your mind begns to drift...questions arise as sleep takes you over.
Floyd | Why was this coffin here?  Why even this dark chamber, for that
Floyd | matter?  And more importantly, who are you?  What is going on?
Floyd |
Floyd | But those are questions to be answered at another time.  You will
Floyd | sleep now.  You will gather strength.  This is not finished.  In fact,
Floyd | it has only begun....
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Ellison), "I haven't played the earlier one, but if they're very similar,... I guess I should check it out." 	
			smartgenes says, "we have wonm eternal life as a vampire" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Huh. Pretty cool." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Good job, you guys." 	
			Nitku says, "This was good, too" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I suspect that, unlike the last game, that's probably the only ending." 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, I suspect that also." 	
			Ellison says (to DavidW), "well, you start off in a graveyard and there's a church, and I'm pretty sure you do something with a caretaker" 	
			Jacqueline says, "So I'm up for the next one, unless people aren't up for running long, in which case we could save the third for another time. Up to you guys." 	
			DavidW says, "I'll check out the other Awakening, see what it's like." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Ellison), "And it has the same name. huh" 	
			smartgenes says, "wow it's really fast with all these minds" 	
			smartgenes says, "we were trying to make it more complicated with the cross thing" 	
			Jacqueline says (to sg), "Yeah, if it weren't for CF I wouldn't see nearly so much IF." 	
			Nitku says, "I'd like to play the last one too" 	
			DavidW says, "hm. It's not identical. The other game has a dog on long leash puzzle." 	
			ParserGirl says, "I think I remember that one." 	
			DavidW says, "And a belfry. A red book." 	
			ParserGirl says, "We played it here." 	
			Nitku says, "Oh yeah, I remember that. We played that on CF." 	
			DavidW says, "They have similiarities because of setup and locale, but they aren't the same game." 	
			Ellison says, "actually, this doesn't seem to be the game I'm thinking of. I guess I'm wrong. maybe I *did* play the new one at some point. huh! there I go, assuming I never play any newer games again..." 	
			DavidW says (to Ellison), "Some tropes do repeat themselves." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Love Is as Powerful as Death, Jealousy Is as Cruel as the Grave:
A Cambodian Love Story by Michael Whittington
As played on ifMUD on January 2, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Love Is as Powerful as Death, Jealousy Is as Cruel as the Grave, written by Michael Whittington. Love Is as Powerful as Death, Jealousy Is as Cruel as the Grave: A Cambodian Ghost Story was originally released as part of the 2009 Saugus.net Halloween Ghost Story Contest, where it took third place. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline asks, "So, last game?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "quit" 		Nitku says, "yeah" 	
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "load liasad" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd | Love Is As Powerful As Death, Jealousy Is As Cruel As The Grave
Floyd |
Floyd | A Cambodian Ghost Story
Floyd |

Floyd | by
Floyd |
Floyd | Michael Whittington
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | (If you are new to Interactive Fiction, type HELP.)

Floyd |
Floyd | This is how later you would remember these events, almost as if
Floyd | reliving them, going over the details again and again, trying to
Floyd | recapture the feel of events, putting yourself into them as if they
Floyd | were happening for the first time.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | Third World Girls
Floyd |
Floyd | Cafe Khmer
Floyd | This is the dining room of the Cafe Khmer.
Floyd |

Floyd | There's a thin metal table here that Joe is sitting at.  Joe's coffee
Floyd | sits on the table.  You haven't had coffee in a long time, actually.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe is here, chillin'.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Wow, quite different in voice from the last two." 	
			ParserGirl asks, "Cambodian ghost story, huh?" 	
			smartgenes says, "what a name" 	
			ParserGirl says, "I forget how to give floyd public commands." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | This is you, Roger West - six feet tall, dirty-blonde hair, and not
Floyd | conspicuously out of shape.  You are, you think somewhat critically,
Floyd | as handsome as ever.  Unfortunately that doesn't say much.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Dude, what's up?"  Joe says.  Joe has started his own small business

Floyd | matching private tutors with Koreans who have money.  (There's no
Floyd | money in tutoring Khmers.)  You heard he was looking for tutors.  More
Floyd | than anything else, you're hoping he can send some business your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could say not much, lie and say lots, tell him about girls, or
Floyd | ask him about a job, Joe himself, or bring up something else.)

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "f command" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask joe about himself" 		
	

Floyd | Joe snorts.  "Yeah, whatever."  Clearly, he thinks your "himself"

Floyd | thing was a dumb comment.  Or maybe he just didn't hear you?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "I don't think I did that quite the way the game wanted." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "tell joe about girls" 		
	

Floyd | "There's these two girls I'm trying to figure out." you tell Joe.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Not surprising" Joe replies.  "Who are they?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "One's a Filipina named Mary.  The other's a Khmer girl."
Floyd |

Floyd | "Whats her name?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Paridy.  Part-time librarian at the school I work at."  And she's
Floyd | neat, you think, but she doesn't have the basic idea of organization:
Floyd | of alphabetical order, for example.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Aah.  I know them," Joe says.
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could tell him about Mary, or Paridy, or ask him about a job, Joe
Floyd | himself, or bring up something else.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "tell joe about paridy" 		
	

Floyd | "How do you know Paridy?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, remember, I used to work at your same school.  Just part-time."
Floyd |

Floyd | Oh, that's right.  That's actually how you met Joe: he was going out,
Floyd | segueing into working only as a private tutor for Koreans, just as you
Floyd | were coming in.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I wouldn't waste too much time on her," Joe is saying.  "She's a good
Floyd | girl."

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "This is... a halloween thing? huh" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Not, um, an Erin's entry?" 	
			Gerynar says, "it's a ghost story" 	
			DavidW says, "It seems to have a nonstandard beginning." 	
			Jacqueline says, "mmkay" 	
			Nitku says, "One of them has herpes. THE HORROR" 	
			ParserGirl says, "Curses! Castigating chastity, churl! Cheese it." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell joe about mary" 		
	

Floyd | "How do you know Mary?" you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "She used to work at the California School," Joe says.  "That's how
Floyd | you met her, right?"
Floyd |

Floyd | "Through one of the teachers there, yeah."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yeah, she's hot.  And I think she's the kind of girl you need."
Floyd |
Floyd | A pretty blonde girl walks by, distracting you both.
Floyd |

Floyd | "What do you think?"  Joe asks you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "French," you reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get coffee" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey, hey - hands off," Joe says, holding his coffee protectively.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yeah, so anyway-" Joe says.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask joe about himself" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey, man," Joe says, seeming to notice you for the first time.
Floyd |
Floyd | "No, you had your chance," Joe tells you.  "Now I'm going to tell you

Floyd | about my new girlfriend."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask joe about job" 		
	

Floyd | "No, you had your chance," Joe tells you.  "Now I'm going to tell you

Floyd | about my new girlfriend."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying your wallet and your cell phone.

Floyd |
Floyd | "Try to keep up.  I know you never have much to say, but this is
Floyd | ridiculous."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask joe about girlfriend" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x wallet" 		
	

Floyd | Joe looks you over.  And it's friendly, but it's not.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe raises his eyebrows.  "HuhWhat?"

Floyd |
Floyd | A pickup truck, with a rusted cab and a banged-together bed of wood,
Floyd | pulls up outside, and a delivery guy props the door open and brings
Floyd | some boxes in to the back.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | Your wallet is far less important here in Cambodia than at home.  Your
Floyd | driver's license, bearing the name Roger West, would be useless to the
Floyd | police, as most of them can't read English, and no license is required
Floyd | to drive anyway.
Floyd |
Floyd | Like most ex-patriots, you keep your really important stuff - your ATM

Floyd | card and your passport, which contains your visa - safely at home.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cambodians use American money, mostly - paper dollars.  They use their
Floyd | own currency as small change.  4,000 reil to a dollar.  Or sometimes
Floyd | 4,400.  It depends on which way the transaction is going.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Why do I always have to do all the work?"  Joe demands.  "Why can't
Floyd | you ever hold up your end of a conversation?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "tell me about girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | Talking to yourself won't accomplish anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I've been dating this girl.  She's pretty cool, actually."  While
Floyd | he's talking to you, he takes out his phone and brings something up on
Floyd | it.
Floyd |

Floyd | Joe the phone out to you, showing you a picture.  It's the image of a
Floyd | beautiful Asian girl tied and gagged on a bed.  She's otherwise naked.
Floyd | It's actually quite shocking.
Floyd |
Floyd | Seeing your expression, Joe laughs.  The delivery guy takes his
Floyd | paperwork, climbs into the truck, and drives off.  A moment later, the

Floyd | waitress (who you haven't managed to get the attention of) closes the
Floyd | door as she passes through.
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could ask him about his new girlfriend, a job, Joe himself, or
Floyd | bring up something else, or tell him about Paridy.)
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Fang says, "..." 	
			Ellison says, "I hope Joe is a better tutor than he is a coffeehouse conversationalist" 	
			Jacqueline says, "What Fang said." 	
			ParserGirl says, "Here's your problem. This waitress is haunted!" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about girl" 		
	

Floyd | "How'd you meet this girl?" you ask.  "I can tell you're into her."
Floyd |
Floyd | "She was a hooker," Joe replies promptly.  "Still is, technically, but

Floyd | I told her she had to stop while she was with me."

		smartgenes says, "were we meant to pay attention to delivery and waitress" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You say nothing.  He reads your expression.  "It's okay," he tells
Floyd | you.  "I had her tested.  She's healthy, basically.  She has hep.

Floyd | That's the only really bad thing.  I'm careful."
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could ask where he met her, tell him about Paridy, or ask him
Floyd | about a job, Joe himself, or bring up something else.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "That better not be his tutoring material" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x photo" 		
	

Floyd | The word "photo" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | (If this was an accidental misspelling, you can correct it by typing

Floyd | OOPS followed by the corrected word now.  Any time the story points
Floyd | out an unknown word, you can correct a misspelling using OOPS as your
Floyd | next command.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask where he met her" 		
	

Floyd | "Where'd you meet her?" you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "At the X-pub."
Floyd |

Floyd | The X-pub is one of the night-life spots in Siem Reap.  You've never
Floyd | been there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about joe" 		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | "No, you had your chance," Joe tells you.  "Now I'm going to tell you
Floyd | about my new girlfriend."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | Cafe Khmer
Floyd | This is the dining room of the Cafe Khmer.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a thin metal table here that Joe is sitting at.  Joe's coffee
Floyd | sits on the table.  You haven't had coffee in a long time, actually.
Floyd |

Floyd | At the moment, Joe is talking to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Why do I always have to do all the work?"  Joe demands.  "Why can't
Floyd | you ever hold up your end of a conversation?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about girlfriend" 		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask joe about girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | Joe looks you over.  And it's friendly, but it's not.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Do you want to tell me about your new girlfriend?" you ask.

Floyd |
Floyd | "I could talk about her all day," Joe says, smiling to himself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | "You're dating a hooker?" you ask.
Floyd |

Floyd | Joe nods.  "When she was a kid, her parents sold her off to work as a
Floyd | child beggar.  One of the ones who try to sell you stuff when you go
Floyd | to see the ruins of the temple-city.  It was supposed to be temporary.
Floyd | They raped her into it there.  She got a boss who liked kids.  Liked
Floyd | making them hurt.  Bad luck."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | "I don't entirely understand how she got out of it," Joe says, "but I
Floyd | know she was out of it for a while.  Made friends with the right
Floyd | person, I think.  Got back into it recently.  She wasn't out of it for

Floyd | too long - claims to be eighteen.  Anyway, there's a few years
Floyd | unaccounted for.  Man, she's into some crazy stuff."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | "We have an agreement," Joe says.  "She doesn't let any other guy
Floyd | touch her.  But I can do whatever I want, as long as she's getting
Floyd | what she needs."
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe ponders for a moment.  "Or at least I think that's our agreement."
Floyd | He laughs.  "She speaks broken beggar English, and I speak no Khmer.

Floyd | Anyway, that's how I'm running it."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "hmmmmm" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "again" 		
	

Floyd | Joe breaks into a shockingly beautiful smile.  "I don't know...  I
Floyd | just feel so good for some reason, and just here while I'm talking to
Floyd | you, I can't get her out of my mind."
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could tell him about Paridy, or ask him about a job, Joe himself,
Floyd | or bring up something else.)

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline considers whether or not she'll be posting this transcript to her site. 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | "Sounds like quite a girl," you say.

Floyd |
Floyd | Joe's smile lingers.  He just shrugs.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I thought we had a no AIF agreement." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask joe about a job" 		
	

Floyd | You say, "I'm really not finding the work here in Cambodia they told
Floyd | me I'd find.  They told me having my teaching cert would open doors.
Floyd | They told me-"
Floyd |

Floyd | "Aw, man, you are such a whiner," Joe says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "But here we are." 	
			Ellison says, "wow, what an odd game to submit to a community contest" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | You say, "I'm really not finding the work here in Cambodia they told
Floyd | me I'd find.  They told me having my teaching cert would open doors.
Floyd | They told me-"
Floyd |

Floyd | "Aw, man, you are such a whiner," Joe says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "well, this isn't quite AIF yet" 	
			smartgenes says, "shit man i'm really scared though" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Ell), "Yeah." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x coffee" 		
	

Floyd | That's Joe's coffee.  It sure looks good.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Why do I always have to do all the work?"  Joe demands.  "Why can't

Floyd | you ever hold up your end of a conversation?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Fang), "Not... quite. But I don't think this bodes well." 	
			ParserGirl says, ">. BACK AWAY SLOWLY. AVOID EYE CONTACT." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask joe for coffee" 		
	

Floyd | Joe looks you over.  And it's friendly, but it's not.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe raises his eyebrows.  "HuhWhat?"
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "ha ha" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "order coffee" 		
	

Floyd | The word "order" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about job" 		
	

Floyd | You say, "I'm really not finding the work here in Cambodia they told
Floyd | me I'd find.  They told me having my teaching cert would open doors.
Floyd | They told me-"

Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Then again, maga and I are considering a review of a fairly adult mod to a game we've been playing, so." 	
	

Floyd | "Aw, man, you are such a whiner," Joe says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "bring up something else" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take coffee" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey, that's my coffee.  Get your own."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Why do I always have to do all the work?"  Joe demands.  "Why can't
Floyd | you ever hold up your end of a conversation?"

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "buy coffee" 		
	

Floyd | The word "buy" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about girl" 		
	

Floyd | Joe looks you over.  And it's friendly, but it's not.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Sounds like quite a girl," you say.

Floyd |
Floyd | Joe's smile lingers.  He just shrugs.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Cafe Khmer
Floyd | This is the dining room of the Cafe Khmer.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a thin metal table here that Joe is sitting at.  Joe's coffee
Floyd | sits on the table.  You haven't had coffee in a long time, actually.
Floyd |

Floyd | At the moment, Joe is talking to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Why do I always have to do all the work?"  Joe demands.  "Why can't
Floyd | you ever hold up your end of a conversation?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "ask joe about the girl in his basement" 	
			Ellison asks (of Jacqueline), "does that mod also involve 'coffee'?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about paridy" 		
	

Floyd | Joe looks you over.  And it's friendly, but it's not.
Floyd |

Floyd | "I like good girls," you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | He shrugs.  "You might like them, but are you successful with them?
Floyd | There's two ways to get into a girl like Paridy: marry her, or be a
Floyd | pimp."  He laces his fingers behind his head and leans back.  "Like
Floyd | me."

Floyd |
Floyd | (You could zing him about the pimp comment, tell him about Paridy, or
Floyd | ask him about being a whiner, Joe himself, or bring up something
Floyd | else.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "phone the cops now" 		
	

Floyd | The word "cops" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "well, S&M is legal in some places" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "zing" 		
	

Floyd | "You're a pimp?' you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You know it,' Joe replies.

Floyd |
Floyd | Hm.  That didn't work at all.  Joe remains un-zung.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "IN THE PLACE WHERE THIS IF WAS MADE" 	
			ParserGirl says, "hahaha" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask him about being a whiner" 		
	

Floyd | "Well, what do you mean I'm a whiner?" you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'll just put it this way - I'm glad I don't work with you."

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pimp" 		
	

Floyd | That command can't be used right now.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask joe to come back to my place" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.  Please use ASK ACTOR ABOUT
Floyd | TOPIC (or just A TOPIC).
Floyd |

Floyd | "Why do I always have to do all the work?"  Joe demands.  "Why can't
Floyd | you ever hold up your end of a conversation?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask him about joe" 		
	

Floyd | Joe looks you over.  And it's friendly, but it's not.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So how're you, Joe?" you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You know me, man.  I'm always good."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "coffee" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "topic list" 		
	

Floyd | The word "topic" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You could tell him about Paridy, or ask him about Joe himself, or
Floyd | bring up something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tell joe about paridy" 		
	

Floyd | "I think I have a chance with her," you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | "And how many girls in your life have you thought you had a chance
Floyd | with, to find they'll let you buy them things but you get no

Floyd | boom-boom?"  (You have to admit, he has a point.)  "Don't fight what
Floyd | you are.  You'll just frustrate yourself."
Floyd |

		Nitku says, "My professional opinion on Joe is that he's an asshole. But maybe that's just me." 	
	

Floyd | (You could ask about frustrating yourself, or ask him about Joe

Floyd | himself, or bring up something else.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "bring up something else" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask him about frustrating yourself" 		
	

Floyd | "What do you mean, I'll frustrate myself if I fight what I am?"
Floyd |

Floyd | "Ah, y'know, man.  I'm just saying, leave girls like Paridy to guys
Floyd | who know how to get 'em in the sack."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Ellison), "Sadly, no. But the mod has recently been updated to include drunks in bars, as well as roaming chickens and pigs and goats in the streets, so I'm not knocking it on the no-coffee aspect." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask him about joe" 		
	

Floyd | "So how're you, Joe?" you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You know me, man.  I'm always good."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tell him about assholes" 		
	

Floyd | Joe raises his eyebrows.  "HuhWhat?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "I'm no professional, but I'd say you're right." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "slap joe" 		
	

Floyd | The word "slap" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "find waitress" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to look that up in?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes asks, "joe about something else" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You could ask him about Joe himself, or bring up something else.
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | You could ask him about Joe himself, or bring up something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You could ask him about Joe himself, or bring up something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "heh" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask joe about joe himself" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about joe" 		
	

Floyd | "So how're you, Joe?" you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You know me, man.  I'm always good."
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | "So how're you, Joe?" you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You know me, man.  I'm always good."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Cafe Khmer
Floyd | This is the dining room of the Cafe Khmer.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a thin metal table here that Joe is sitting at.  Joe's coffee

Floyd | sits on the table.  You haven't had coffee in a long time, actually.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the moment, Joe is talking to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Why do I always have to do all the work?"  Joe demands.  "Why can't
Floyd | you ever hold up your end of a conversation?"

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask joe about coffee" 		
	

Floyd | Joe looks you over.  And it's friendly, but it's not.
Floyd |

Floyd | Joe raises his eyebrows.  "HuhWhat?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "look under table" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing unusual under the cafe table.

Floyd |
Floyd | "Why do I always have to do all the work?"  Joe demands.  "Why can't
Floyd | you ever hold up your end of a conversation?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about girl" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying your wallet and your cell phone.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So which one are you going to ask out?"  Joe asks.  "Mary or Paridy?"

Floyd |
Floyd | (You could say you'll ask out Mary, say you'll ask out Paridy, or ask
Floyd | him about Joe himself, or bring up something else.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | "Hey, hey...  c'mon, man" Joe cajoles.  "After all I told you?  You've

Floyd | got to answer my question or I'll feel like a dweeb."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "say paridy" 		
	

Floyd | "I'll ask Paridy out," you say.

Floyd |
Floyd | Joe considers that.  "Well, it's your choice, I guess."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh. decision time" 	
			Fang says, "oops" 	
			ParserGirl says, "I'll get behind Paridy." 	
			DavidW says, "shoulda saved" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Taking back one turn: "say paridy".
Floyd |
Floyd | Cafe Khmer
Floyd | This is the dining room of the Cafe Khmer.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a thin metal table here that Joe is sitting at.  Joe's coffee

Floyd | sits on the table.  You haven't had coffee in a long time, actually.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the moment, Joe is talking to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says (to PG), "IYKWIM" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "tell joe to pull down his trousers, i want you, you pimp lord" 		
	

Floyd | The word "trousers" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Fang), "hah" 	
			ParserGirl says, "Now we can save." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cf6" 		
	

Floyd | Please select a file in which to save the current position >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "say paridy" 		
	

Floyd | "I'll ask Paridy out," you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe considers that.  "Well, it's your choice, I guess."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "well librarians are hot" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask joe about paridy" 		
	

Floyd | "I think I have a chance with her," you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | "And how many girls in your life have you thought you had a chance

Floyd | with, to find they'll let you buy them things but you get no
Floyd | boom-boom?"  (You have to admit, he has a point.)  "Don't fight what
Floyd | you are.  You'll just frustrate yourself."
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could ask him about Joe himself, or bring up something else.)
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "does Joe even know his 'girlfriend' 's name?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Cafe Khmer
Floyd | This is the dining room of the Cafe Khmer.

Floyd |
Floyd | There's a thin metal table here that Joe is sitting at.  Joe's coffee
Floyd | sits on the table.  You haven't had coffee in a long time, actually.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the moment, Joe is talking to you.
Floyd |

Floyd | Frowning, Joe fiddles with his phone.  He stands, mutters, "Hey, man-"
Floyd | and walks away.
Floyd |
Floyd | You assume that he was going to the bathroom, or something, but after
Floyd | a while you realize he's left.
Floyd |

Floyd | And that he's left you to pay for his coffee.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes asks, "joe for perfidy's number" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask joe for perfidy's number" 		
	

Floyd | Joe's not here - he left in a hurry.  And, it seems, stuck you with
Floyd | the bill.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | -The conversation didn't seem important at the time, but later you
Floyd | would look back on it and wonder.

Floyd |
Floyd | Two days later, you were out on the balcony near your apartment
Floyd | talking to your neighbor, Chuck.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Contagion

Floyd |
Floyd | Chuck is basically a good guy - you like him - but it sometimes takes
Floyd | him quite a long time to fomulate his thoughts, requiring you to wait
Floyd | for him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "bastard" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying your wallet and your cell phone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "aw. We didn't drink it?" 		
	

Floyd | The word "aw" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "open wallet" 		
	

Floyd | No need to fiddle with your wallet.  Besides, it makes you look
Floyd | awkward.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x phone" 		
	

Floyd | Your cell phone is a tiny, cheap little thing - "cheap" in this case
Floyd | being $40.  You know you can get them for less, but you weren't able
Floyd | to talk the merchant down any.  This one keeps turning off for no good
Floyd | reason.  A good thing to keep with you, even though you have no one to

Floyd | call at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | "There was a big fire the other day," Chuck tells you.  "Did you hear
Floyd | about it?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Not really," you say.  "Oh!- I smelled the smoke, a few days ago

Floyd | around noon, but with Siem Reap so dusty I didn't think about it.
Floyd | What happened?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "I heard somebody died in it, but then I heard that, no, all of the
Floyd | tenants got out and were accounted for, so it's okay.  Joe was talking
Floyd | about it."

Floyd |
Floyd | (You could ask him about the big fire, or Chuck himself, or tell him
Floyd | about Cambodian history.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x chuck" 		
	

Floyd | Chuck is a small, somewhat heavy Australian.  He's what some people
Floyd | would call 'quietly intense', and others, 'tightly wound.'  Although
Floyd | he's not looking at you, you know Chuck is giving you his full
Floyd | attention.  You think he knows it can be unsettling when he looks

Floyd | directly at a person - there's just something about him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Chuck has hypnoaussievision." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask chuck about the big fire" 		
	

Floyd | "I don't really get it," Chuck says.  "Why is Cambodia so poor?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Because of Pol Pot," you say.  You read up on the history before you
Floyd | got here.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Was there more to that story about the fire?" you ask.

Floyd |
Floyd | Chuck says, "Yeah, I guess there was."
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could ask him about the big fire, or Chuck himself, or tell him
Floyd | about Cambodian history.)
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | "You talked to Joe?" you ask.  "I haven't seen him lately."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yeah; he said there had been a fire in New York a couple years ago

Floyd | where the parents had been smoking in bed, and the mattress caught
Floyd | fire.  Then they tried to get the mattress out of the apartment, and
Floyd | when they got it halfway through the doorway, well now there was a
Floyd | draft, and it burst into flame.  So they screwed up."
Floyd |
Floyd | Chuck considers something, and adds, "He didn't say what they were

Floyd | smoking.  I guess the media would have considered it an undiplomatic
Floyd | question, under the circumstances.  Maybe nothing exotic, even."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "hi chucky, wanna play" 		
	

Floyd | The word "chucky" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask joe about fire" 		
	

Floyd | You see no joe here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask chuck about fire" 		
	

Floyd | "The whole family - the parents and three kids - were all stuck in the

Floyd | apartment.  Everyone else got out of the building safely, but they
Floyd | were trapped.  No fire exit.  Sucks."
Floyd |
Floyd | Chuck motions.  "Anyway, from what I understand, everyone's accounted
Floyd | for in this one, thank Christ."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		ParserGirl asks, "Is this a random story or was there a repeat mattress blunder?" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask chuck about fire" 		
	

Floyd | "I wonder where the fire was?" you say.
Floyd |

Floyd | "I don't know that," Chuck replies.  "Somewhere in the neighborhood.
Floyd | I imagine if you walk around, you'll notice the burnt-out husk of a
Floyd | building somewhere."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "tell chuck about cambodian history" 		
	

Floyd | "The country was discontent," you say, "because they were under French
Floyd | colonial rule.  Pol Pot came to power - there was another government
Floyd | between the colonial government and Pol Pot - but Pol Pot came to
Floyd | power and he had a traditionalist theory that the reason Cambodia was

Floyd | having problems was that it had gotten away from its roots.  Which was
Floyd | farming."
Floyd |
Floyd | Chuck is listening, but you can't tell how much he is hearing.  He
Floyd | nods slightly, but it seems almost rhythmic.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "tell chuck cambodian history" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.  Please use ASK ACTOR ABOUT
Floyd | TOPIC (or just A TOPIC).
Floyd |

Floyd | Chuck stands.  "Well, I'd better go," he says, looking over your
Floyd | shoulder at the hall to his door.  "Good luck with everything."
Floyd |
Floyd | Chuck walks out.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear him in the hallway saying something to Ted, who presently

Floyd | walks in.  His friend George is right behind him.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey, how's it going?"  Ted asks as he takes Chuck's seat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x george" 		
	

Floyd | George is by far the weaker personality.  Mostly you address yourself
Floyd | to Ted and let George chime in when he likes.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So what happened on your date?"  George asks, staring at you.

Floyd |
Floyd | "Paridy didn't show up," you say.  "Found out later she claimed she
Floyd | didn't understand what the plan was.  And that she wanted to hang out
Floyd | in a group: so clearly she did understand what the plan was - saying
Floyd | she didn't was some kind of face-saving bullshit.  She flaked.  Turns
Floyd | out that Cambodian chicks are still chicks."

Floyd |
Floyd | You think about what Joe told you: not to fight what you are.
Floyd |
Floyd | You say, "She didn't trust me, I guess.  I dunno, I mean, it's not
Floyd | like I'm going to tear her clothes off in Lucky Mall and rape her.
Floyd | I'm an id beast, but I'm not that much of an id beast."

Floyd |
Floyd | "It's part of Khmer culture," Ted tells you, causing George to stop
Floyd | staring at you momentarily.  "The first couple dates, she needs to
Floyd | have a friend there."
Floyd |
Floyd | -George once told you that he became an ex-pat because the women back

Floyd | home "wouldn't give him the time of day."  And indeed there is
Floyd | something creepy about his manner.'
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could tell them about dating (to answer George's questions), or
Floyd | dating (to get George to stop staring at you), or ask them about Joe's
Floyd | new girlfriend, Joe, Ted himself, or bring up something else.)

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "i think our culture is a bit different to joe & chucky's" 	
			Fang asks, "where are these people from?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "All over, I think." 	
			DavidW says (to Fang), "You know as much as we do." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask them about joe's new girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | You have nothing in mind to say on that subject right now.

		Jacqueline says, "And... this is not the sort of game I normally play and wasn't what I was expecting, but I'm proud of everyone's diligence." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "chuck australian" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask them about joe's girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | You have nothing in mind to say on that subject right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "This is shaping up to be all conversation." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask about dating" 		
	

Floyd | 'George, you're still staring at me,' you say.  'Was there something
Floyd | else you wanted to know?'
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Not really,' George says.  'What's the follow-up?'

Floyd |
Floyd | 'She invited me fishing,' you say.  There's this pagoda she goes to go
Floyd | fishing; she invited me along.  Later today."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "All talk and no boom-boom." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Though possibly there will be some fishing." 	
			ParserGirl says, "And pagoding." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask about dating" 		
	

Floyd | You have nothing in mind to say on that subject right now.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You could ask them about Joe's new girlfriend, Joe, Ted himself, or
Floyd | bring up something else.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell george about fishing" 		
	

Floyd | George is by far the weaker personality.  Mostly you address yourself
Floyd | to Ted and let George chime in when he likes.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask about joe's new girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | Ted gives you a crooked smile.  George merely makes eye contact.
Floyd |

Floyd | You have nothing in mind to say on that subject right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could ask them about Joe's new girlfriend, Joe, Ted himself, or
Floyd | bring up something else.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask about joe" 		
	

Floyd | "What's the latest on Joe?" you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | George says, "I heard the cops want to talk to him.  Don't know why."
Floyd |

Floyd | "Oh, I know why," Ted says.  "His house burned down the other day.
Floyd | His apartment building.  So they need to ask everyone questions, for
Floyd | insurance and all that.  Can you imagine what a pisser that is?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of PG), "Is it pagoding or pagoda-ing?" 	
			Fang says, "hmmm" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask about joe" 		
	

Floyd | You ask, "Did Joe lose his passport?"
Floyd |

Floyd | "Yeah, must've.  And that means he wouldn't have his visa so he
Floyd | couldn't prove he was here legally.  Which is $5 a day they fine you
Floyd | for every day you're not here legally.  And he's been here for months.
Floyd | If they find him before he gets that squared away, he is screwed."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Twenty bucks says Joe and his girlfriend are into some sort of kink involving fire." 	
			ParserGirl says, "Pagoding is the preferred term, I believe. The extra syllable was lost some time in the era of Mary Queen of Scotts." 	
			Fang asks, "satanism?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "again" 		
	

Floyd | "Can you imagine that?"  Ted muses.  "To lose absolutely everything
Floyd | except what you're happening to be carrying at the time?  -I loaned
Floyd | him fifty dollars.  Would've loaned him more, but I'm hard up until
Floyd | payday."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl asks, "Wait, was it Joe or Ted at the coffee shop?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Joe." 	
			Fang says, "that was joe" 	
			DavidW says, "It was Joe" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Joe with his cuppajoe." 	
			Fang says, "now we're talking to george and ted" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x ted" 		
	

Floyd | Ted is an Irishman with what you at first found to be an
Floyd | incomprehensible accent.  You've since adapted to it, which you find a

Floyd | little alarming.  He has bad teeth from a lifetime of barroom fights
Floyd | and an old face from a lifetime of drinking; but he has a young body.
Floyd | He works out, and shows it off with a loose-cut tank top.  Ted is a
Floyd | cheerful enough guy, but underneath it there's something not at all
Floyd | kind-hearted.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x george" 		
	

Floyd | George is by far the weaker personality.  Mostly you address yourself
Floyd | to Ted and let George chime in when he likes.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You could ask them about Joe's new girlfriend, Joe, Ted himself, or
Floyd | bring up something else.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "a fishing" 		
	

Floyd | Ted gives you a crooked smile.  George merely makes eye contact.
Floyd |
Floyd | You have nothing in mind to say on that subject right now.

Floyd |
Floyd | (You could ask them about Joe's new girlfriend, Joe, Ted himself, or
Floyd | bring up something else.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask about joe's" 		
	

Floyd | You have nothing in mind to say on that subject right now.

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask about girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | "Have you seen Joe's new girlfriend?" you ask.  "Is she pretty?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Pretty enough," Ted says, "but she has these little scars on her
Floyd | arms.  Some of 'em look fresh.  You know what those are from?  -
Floyd | cockroaches."

Floyd |
Floyd | "Really?  They'll bite you here?"  You've seen some mammoth roaches in
Floyd | your apartment.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, will they bite you.  They'll get you while you're sleeping.  Move
Floyd | your bed away from the wall and, what I do, I run tape sticky-side-out

Floyd | around the legs of my bed, so they can't climb up it.  But she's
Floyd | pretty enough, yeah."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask about girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | "I think he really likes her," you say.  "He got a tattoo in Cambodian
Floyd | that I think might be her name."
Floyd |
Floyd | "If he really liked her, he'd get it in English," Ted says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "There's a real problem with cockroaches here. but enough about Joe's girlfriend!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "a tattoo" 		
	

Floyd | You have nothing in mind to say on that subject right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask about girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | "It's funny," you say: "With Joe being so good with girls, that he'd
Floyd | end up with a hooker."
Floyd |
Floyd | There's an awkward silence as Ted and George look at each other.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "f tell ted enough is enough... bring out the girls" 	
			Fang says, "aaaawkward" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask about girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | "It's funny," you say: "With Joe being so good with girls, that he'd
Floyd | end up with a hooker."
Floyd |
Floyd | There's an awkward silence as Ted and George look at each other.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask about joe" 		
	

Floyd | "Where's Joe staying?" you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "With his girlfriend, where else?"  Ted replies.  "She's Khmer.  Must
Floyd | live, I imagine, in some rat-infested hole with a dirt floor, in

Floyd | common with a few others.  No proper door leading out.  I don't
Floyd | imagine he's enjoying that."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl asks, "Did we let a secret slip?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Where are the ghosts and vampires and werewolves and stuff?" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You could ask them about Joe, Ted himself, or bring up something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask them about ted" 		
	

Floyd | "So what's new, Ted?" you ask.  "How's school?  How's your students?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "The usual crap," he replies.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl asks, "them about joe" 		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask them about joe" 		
	

Floyd | "-And when Joe goes to sleep in that that Cambodian household, he's

Floyd | very paranoid about where to keep that fifty dollars you lent him,"
Floyd | you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yeah he probably is," Ted says, looking a little surprised.  "But
Floyd | I've gotten so much work from him, and I know he's good for it, so I
Floyd | couldn't turn him down, could I?"

Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, it's about time I got ready for my big fishing date at the
Floyd | pagoda.  This is dating, Khmer-style."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Good luck," Ted says.
Floyd |

Floyd | You stand.
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could ask them about Ted himself, or bring up something else.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says (to PG), "well, Joe told us pretty readily" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "bye" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I mean, it's got a plot and stuff, and it's fairly well implemented and such. I'm not knocking it, it's just not what I was expecting." 	
			ParserGirl says, "So maybe there's something more going on about it." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask them about ted" 		
	

Floyd | Ted gives you a crooked smile.  George merely makes eye contact.
Floyd |

Floyd | "So what's new, Ted?" you ask.  "How's school?  How's your students?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "The usual crap," he replies.
Floyd |
Floyd | You give your regards and go to get ready for your big fishing date
Floyd | with Paridy at the pagoda.

Floyd |
Floyd | When you get to Paridy's door, you heard voices inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dissolution of Concept
Floyd |
Floyd | You're outside the door to Paridy's apartment.  Traffic goes by

Floyd | occasionally - motorbikes, mostly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "have some courage jacqui, go on knock it" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen to voices" 		
	

Floyd | The word "voices" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "you do it" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing out of the ordinary.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "knock on door" 		
	

Floyd | The word "knock" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Um, no. I'm fine watching you guys try to get some boom-boom." 	
			ParserGirl says, "Oh Paridy, thy smile is as the sun, thy dirt floor is as sackcloth" 	
			Nitku says, "Well there was a monster in the cafe..." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | Opened.
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | (the door)
Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy's Apartment
Floyd | You walk into Paridy's apartment and see Joe and Paridy hanging out.
Floyd |

Floyd | You see Joe is looking an awful lot at Paridy.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see that Paridy seems to be paying an awful lot of attention to
Floyd | Joe.
Floyd |
Floyd | It makes you do a double-take.  Yes, indeed: Joe, of all people, is

Floyd | here, of all places, and he and Paridy are so absorbed in looking at
Floyd | each other that they hardly seem to notice you.  Paridy is in the
Floyd | middle of a story.
Floyd |
Floyd | "When they are bad, they go to bad place.  They get no feed.  When
Floyd | they come out, they have eat bad feed.  If it good they can not eat.

Floyd | You must throw it on the ground for dirty, or rot.  Rotted?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy continues, "But they only can come out one day.  One day year.
Floyd | Very hungry then.  If their family not to monks, they can not eat one
Floyd | year again.  Very very hungry."
Floyd |

Floyd | "So how does the family know the right day?"  Joe asks, speaking
Floyd | slowly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, yes," Paridy says, laughing.  "There are many pagoda in Cambodia.
Floyd | If the family go the wrong pagoda, they not get feed.  But the family
Floyd | talk monks.  Monks say what pagoda, what day.  Very important talk

Floyd | monks."
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's a well-organized afterlife," Joe says.  Paridy doesn't
Floyd | understand.  "How do the monks know?  Do they have a schedule?  A
Floyd | calendar?  Who tells the dead person when he gets vacation?"
Floyd |

Floyd | Paridy is smiling.  "Monks know," she says.
Floyd |
Floyd | "How about you, Roger?"  Joe raps.  "You believe in magic?"
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could say yes or no, or ask him about his girlfriend, or the
Floyd | fire.)

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | It's open.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Fang says, "hm," 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask him about girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | "How's your girlfriend, man?" you ask.
Floyd |

Floyd | Joe laughs.  He tells Paridy, "Roger is asking about my girlfriend.
Floyd | Always asking about my girlfriend.  He wants to know because he
Floyd | doesn't have one."  Paridy laughs.  Joe's gaze remains on her as they
Floyd | both laugh, but you have the feeling he's looking at you out of the
Floyd | corner of his eye.
Floyd |

Floyd | Down the street, you hear the duck-like squeak of the squeeze-bottles
Floyd | beggars use to call for people to bring out their recyclables and put
Floyd | them into their two-wheeled hand-carts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Ho snap." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "say no" 		
	

Floyd | Joe raises his eyebrows.  "HuhWhat?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe sits on the couch with Paridy.

Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey, man, have a seat," Joe says.  He motions beside him, on the far
Floyd | side from Paridy.  If you sit there, he's between you and her.
Floyd |
Floyd | But, you could sit in the big chair, which is kitty-corner to the
Floyd | couch, and you'd be sitting almost next to Paridy.

Floyd |
Floyd | '
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could sit on the couch (next to Joe), sit on the big chair (next
Floyd | to Paridy), or ask him about the fire.)
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "sit on big chair" 		
	

Floyd | You sit down into the big chair, kitty-corner to Paridy.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you settle into the big wicker chair, you rock the end table that

Floyd | takes up the corner between the couch and the chair.  Joe flips out.
Floyd |
Floyd | 'What the Hell's the matter with you?' he shouts - almost screams,
Floyd | really.  'Can't you see I've got a cigarette on there?'
Floyd |
Floyd | Indeed, on the end table, there's an ashtray, and in the ashtray

Floyd | there's a burning cigarette.  Probably left there, you suddenly
Floyd | realize, so Joe would have a reason to keep reaching around and across
Floyd | Paridy.
Floyd |
Floyd | 'What's your problem?' you ask.
Floyd |

Floyd | 'My problem?'  Joe yells.  'What's your problem, that you're trying to
Floyd | burn the place down?'
Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy doesn't understand what's going on.  She only knows that Joe is
Floyd | screaming in your face, and you're taking it like a punk.
Floyd |

Floyd | Joe gets up and walks outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Joe's a bit skittish about flames at the moment." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You're not currently talking to anyone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Paridy's Apartment
Floyd | Paridy's apartment is remarkably nice, for a Khmer apartment.  It has
Floyd | a couch and a big chair, a small refrigerator, a countertop with a big
Floyd | portable stove - no gas lines in Cambodia - a big oscillating fan that
Floyd | most Western-style rooms have, instead of A/C, and a TV.
Floyd |

Floyd | Paridy is here, looking at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x paridy" 		
	

Floyd | This is the Khmer girl you've been thinking so much of, Paridy.  She's

Floyd | slender without being thin, pretty without being glamorous.  And she
Floyd | has a real nice smile.  You like her a lot.
Floyd |
Floyd | Finally, you have Paridy alone!  No telling how long it'll last,
Floyd | though.
Floyd |

Floyd | 'I no understaan' this,' Paridy says, putting a newspaper in front of
Floyd | you.  She points to the headline:
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Ferry Operator's Fate Still Unknown' Something about the storm in the
Floyd | Philippines.
Floyd |

Floyd | 'What it mean?'
Floyd |
Floyd | (You could tell her about the newspaper.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tell her about newspaper" 		
	

Floyd | 'A ferry,' you say, 'is a kind of boat.  You know boat?'
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Yes,' she says.
Floyd |

Floyd | 'But a ferry just goes back and forth, back and forth,' you tell her.
Floyd | 'Ahh, yes,' she says.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "You could tell her about the newspaper, or." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tell her about newspaper" 		
	

Floyd | 'The operator is the man who owns the ferry.  The man in it.'
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Ah, yes.  What is fate?'

Floyd |
Floyd | You think a moment.  'You know karma?'
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Yes.'
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Same thing.'

Floyd |
Floyd | 'Ahh.'  She nods.
Floyd |
Floyd | This is all very approximate, you think, but that's how early learning
Floyd | works.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x newspaper" 		
	

Floyd | You see no newspaper here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Fang says, "I'm sure the thing she was talking about, about the dead coming back to eat people, is TOTALLY UNIMPORTANT" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell her about newspaper" 		
	

Floyd | 'And unknown means we don't know.  So, there was a big storm, and
Floyd | people are missing - "Fate of ferry operator still unknown."'

Floyd |
Floyd | 'Now,' you ask, 'is the man in the ferry alive, or dead?'
Floyd |
Floyd | She looks at it and makes up her mind.  'Dead.'
Floyd |
Floyd | 'No,' you say.

Floyd |
Floyd | 'Eeh?  Alive?'
Floyd |
Floyd | 'No, we don't know.  See- it's unknown.  So we can hope.'
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Fang), "heh" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tell her about newspaper" 		
	

Floyd | Honestly, you think she needs a moment's rest on the topic.  She's
Floyd | still looking at it, but as Gary Larsen once put it, her brain is

Floyd | full.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You could ask her about the newspaper.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask her about joe" 		
	

Floyd | 'I no understaan'' Paridy says.
Floyd |

Floyd | She seemed to understand Joe well enough.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask her about the newspaper" 		
	

Floyd | Honestly, you think she needs a moment's rest on the topic.  She's

Floyd | still looking at it, but as Gary Larsen once put it, her brain is
Floyd | full.
Floyd |
Floyd | 'What it mean, still?'  Paridy asks, pointing at the word in the
Floyd | headline.
Floyd |

Floyd | Joe walks back in.  'As in, "He's still talking with you about this?"'
Floyd | He laughs, and Paridy, only understanding that he's laughing, laughs
Floyd | with him.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe turns to you.  'Hey, man, we're going fishing at the pagoda.  You
Floyd | can come with us if you have nothing better to do.'

Floyd |
Floyd | So there you are.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "oof, burn" 	
			Ellison says, "kind of weird that our character would be interested in this librarian with broken English" 	
			Nitku says, "I wonder if he means Gary Larson" 	
			ParserGirl says (to Ellison), "She's marginally attractive, apparently." 	
			DavidW says, "We coulda gone with Mary. We made the choice." 	
			Fang says (to Ellison), "I envision it as doing it to spite Joe" 	
			Ellison says (to PG), "heh" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You could ask her about the fire.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask her about fire" 		
	

Floyd | 'Dude, I heard you lost your passport and all your stuff burned down.
Floyd | You okay?' you ask.
Floyd |

Floyd | Joe moves back a bit and looks you over.  'Yeah, I'm okay.  Sure, I
Floyd | lost a lot of stuff in the fire.  It's a hassle.  But I'm taking care
Floyd | of it.'  He winks at Paridy.  She giggles.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | ...and there you went, walking the long dirt road to the pagoda with

Floyd | Paridy and Joe, watching them chatting and laughing in front of you.
Floyd | A third wheel.
Floyd |
Floyd | Scales
Floyd |
Floyd | The three of you come to the corner of high walls that enclose the

Floyd | pagoda property.  The walls are in good shape, except here at the
Floyd | corner, where they have been broken entirely down.  Further ahead down
Floyd | the road, you can see that the pagoda's gates are firmly closed.  This
Floyd | is the offical way in, you guess.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you reach the broken-down corner, Joe and Paridy, giggling, run

Floyd | ahead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "since Joe's the exploitative bastard, our PC is trying to be the Nice Guy" 	
			Fang says, "at least in his mind" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x gate" 		
	

Floyd | The word 'gate' is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x wall" 		
	

Floyd | You see no wall here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You're not currently talking to anyone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "S/Nice Guy/Guy Who Gets No Boom-Boom" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Road by the Pagoda
Floyd | The long, dusty road runs east and west.  To the southwest is the
Floyd | busted-down corner of the pagoda wall.  Further west, you can see the
Floyd | pagoda gates are closed.  East leads a long way back to Siem Reap.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "IN" 	
			DavidW says, "or sw, I guess." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Inside the Pagoda (corner)
Floyd | You are just inside the busted-down corner of the wall enclosing the

Floyd | pagoda.  The pagoda itself probably comprises about ten acres of land.
Floyd | To the west, somewhat past the gate, you can see small, poor
Floyd | dwellings, somewhat hidden by laundry hung out to dry.  Immediately to
Floyd | the south, there is a mausoleum, and some ways beyond that there is a
Floyd | lake.  A brook runs past the poor houses down to the lake.
Floyd |

Floyd | It looks like Joe and Paridy went south, to where you can catch a
Floyd | glimpse of water.  From here you could probably see quite a bit about
Floyd | most of these things, if you took the time to examine them.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear Joe and Paridy's voices deeper into the pagoda.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Mausoleum yay!" 	
			ParserGirl says, "And we're hinted to examine things." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing out of the ordinary.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x laundry" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x lake" 		
	

Floyd | The word 'laundry' is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Far to the south, you can see a small lake.  It's toward the center of
Floyd | the pagoda, well away from the eastern wall.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x mausoleum" 		
	

Floyd | About halfway down the the east wall, there is a small 'forest' of
Floyd | tall tapering tower-like objects, each about the girth of a tree and

Floyd | varying in height from ten feet tall to two stories.  These, you know,
Floyd | are the monuments keeping the ashes of famous and important people,
Floyd | built in exchange for a generous donation to the pagoda and the
Floyd | understanding that future monks will pray for their spiritual
Floyd | progression during future lives.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x gate" 		
	

Floyd | The word 'gate' is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x brook" 		
	

Floyd | The brook runs from the north, where there are poor houses built on
Floyd | either side of it, to the south, where it runs into the lake.  The
Floyd | brook is small and dirty, and there is a great deal of garbage on
Floyd | either side.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x pagoda" 		
	

Floyd | You are moving around inside the grounds of the pagoda.  The pagoda
Floyd | walls bound the grounds to the north and east; they break down at the

Floyd | northeast corner, where you came in.  Against the east wall, there is
Floyd | a mausoleum of perhaps thirty stone Eiffel Tower-like monuments.  To
Floyd | the northwest there are a number of chicken-coop-like dwellings for
Floyd | deeply poor people.  A garbage-strewn brook runs from those dwellings
Floyd | south to the lake.
Floyd |

Floyd | It is starting to get quite dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x garbage" 		
	

Floyd | Every so often around the pagoda, and especially down by the brook,

Floyd | garbage is strewn around.  It looks like people have been using the
Floyd | brook as a primary dumping ground for years - there are rusted mangled
Floyd | pieces of this-or-that, rotting food, bits of clothing - just all
Floyd | kinds of trash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search garbage" 		
	

Floyd | You can find the same kind of things in the States, on defunct farms
Floyd | and industrial parks where the industry has pulled out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "I favor going south." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Pagoda Mausoleum
Floyd | you are in a mausoleum
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "wha" 	
			Fang says, "yikes" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Pagoda Mausoleum
Floyd | you are in a mausoleum
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | VERBOSE mode is now selected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "you are likely to be eaten by a curator" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Pagoda (empty space near wall)
Floyd | This is a wide empy space of rubble and weeds, like an abandoned lot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x mausoleum" 		
	

Floyd | About halfway down the the east wall, there is a small 'forest' of
Floyd | tall tapering tower-like objects, each about the girth of a tree and
Floyd | varying in height from ten feet tall to two stories.  These, you know,
Floyd | are the monuments keeping the ashes of famous and important people,
Floyd | built in exchange for a generous donation to the pagoda and the
Floyd | understanding that future monks will pray for their spiritual

Floyd | progression during future lives.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "You are likely to be in a room I didn't implement fully." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing out of the ordinary.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yeah" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Pagoda (west of lake)
Floyd | On a rock with pigeon droppings nearby - Joe lays his scarf over it,
Floyd | lengthwise.  'Sorry, man,' Joe says.  'No room.  You'll have to hang
Floyd | out over there - more fish anyway.'  Paridy has become passive,

Floyd | pliant.  She almost seems to sleep-walk through this.
Floyd |
Floyd | They sit down together.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're left off in what in third grade they called 'goat land.'  It's
Floyd | not honestly that far away.  In a bar, there would be two empty bar

Floyd | stools between you and Joe.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can talk to them quite easily.  But also they can ignore you quite
Floyd | easily.
Floyd |
Floyd | It starts getting dark.  You look at the bamboo fishing pole in your

Floyd | hand
Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy has her head on Joe's shoulder.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe has his arm around Paridy.
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | With all the terrible parasites you've heard of living in the fresh
Floyd | water of Cambodia, you don't want to get your feet wet.  Besides,
Floyd | there's nothing much on the other side - just some thick, brambly
Floyd | grass and different bits of garbage dumped around.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Eh, it's just a plain old Cambodian mausoleum" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fish" 		
	

Floyd | You fish a while...
Floyd |
Floyd | As your eye tracks the ripples moving out from the line across the
Floyd | surface of the brown water, it occurs to you that you could easily
Floyd | eavesdrop on Joe and Paridy.
Floyd |

Floyd | -Well, no bites.  You guess a naked hook isn't that appealing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "eavesdrop" 		
	

Floyd | -Ah.  Of course.

Floyd |
Floyd | Joe is telling Paridy how secretly vulnerable he is.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you listen, Joe says, 'I believe free will trumps fate, but you
Floyd | know what trumps free will?  That life is random.  Stuff just happens
Floyd | and there's not any reason or rhyme to it.  And people don't accept

Floyd | that so they make up fate.  But we can accept free will...'
Floyd |
Floyd | -Literal sweet nothings, you realize: Paridy can't understand a word.
Floyd | But it doesn't matter, because it's not the words that count.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Filled with all the people killed during Pot's genocide. I wonder if that backstory was hinted at for a reason." 	
			djfletch says, "there was rotten food in the stream I think" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "again" 		
	

Floyd | No, you've heard enough.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "I wonder if we're going to hear sounds of chomping pretty soon." 	
			ParserGirl says, "OH HAVE WE NOW" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tell paridy about joe" 		
	

Floyd | Paridy has eyes only for Joe.  This could be a problem, you think.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying your wallet, your cell phone, and the fishing gear.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x gear" 		
	

Floyd | This is a bamboo pole, with a line and hook attached, for fishing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You have nothing specific in mind right now to discuss with Paridy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "talk to joe" 		
	

Floyd | Joe doesn't look away from Paridy but a funny expression crosses his
Floyd | face - like he's snickering.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "And Joe is our friend... beacause..." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You have nothing specific in mind right now to discuss with Joe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "fish" 		
	

Floyd | You fish a while...  -Well, no bites.  You guess a naked hook isn't
Floyd | that appealing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "er, because..." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "hit joe with pole" 		
	

Floyd | You can't attack anything with the fishing gear.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying your wallet, your cell phone, and the fishing gear.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Can we find bait?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "brb" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "search water" 		
	

Floyd | The word 'water' is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe for bait" 		
	

Floyd | Man-!  Joe is freezing you out, and loving it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Pagoda (west of lake) (sitting on the ground)
Floyd | You are by a lake on the land of a tumble-down pagoda, visible off in
Floyd | the distance.
Floyd |

Floyd | Paridy has her head on Joe's shoulder.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe has his arm around Paridy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cry" 		
	

Floyd | The word 'cry' is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "search lake" 		djfletch says, "back in the rubbish in the stream there might be bait" 	
	

Floyd | The lake is for fishing only, although you have certain reservations
Floyd | whether even that's a good idea.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "is there really a game here?" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "stand" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now standing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.  Obvious exits lead north, back to the pagoda
Floyd | (empty space near wall); south; east; west; northwest; and in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "It's a different sort of game." 	
			Fang asks, "in?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | There's no way you're getting in that water.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "I guess we can go romping around." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | The pagoda wall is quite tall and solid, running north and south.  But
Floyd | there is the rubble-strewn break to the north, where you came in.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The terrain gets a little rough to the south - all you have there is
Floyd | long, brambly grass, and it's not that appealing.  You could go that

Floyd | way if it were a matter of life and death, and you had some reason to
Floyd | - but not otherwise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Hint hint" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | With all the terrible parasites you've heard of living in the fresh
Floyd | water of Cambodia, you don't want to get your feet wet.  Besides,
Floyd | there's nothing much on the other side - just some thick, brambly
Floyd | grass and different bits of garbage dumped around.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, ">ROMP" 	
			ParserGirl says, "haha" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | Pagoda (north of lake)
Floyd | You are on the north side of a lake.  You can follow the lake around
Floyd | to the southeast, or you can walk north along the brook, which
Floyd | immediately to the west joins the lake.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar has disconnected. 		
	Gerynar is swallowd up in a bubble of infra-black light and disappears. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x grass" 		
	

Floyd | The word 'grass' is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "anyone mapping this?" 	
			DavidW says, "no" 	
			ParserGirl says, "This is the first time we've been given legs." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.  Obvious exits lead north; south; east; west;
Floyd | northeast; southeast, back to the pagoda (west of lake); and in.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Pagoda (east of brook)
Floyd | A small brook to the west of you runs from the north, where it goes
Floyd | through the houses, to the south, where it runs into the lake.  A

Floyd | rotted log here catches your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x log" 		
	

Floyd | This rotten log rests deep in the mud, riddled with bug-holes.  You

Floyd | just know if you move it you'll see it teeming with bugs.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "push log" 		
	

Floyd | You move the log with your foot.  As you expected, the under-side is

Floyd | teeming with bugs that crawl over one another in their efforts to flee
Floyd | what remains of the sunlight.  Soon all but a few have burrowed away
Floyd | under the surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		(from ParserGirl) rotted log says, "HEY LOOK AT ME YOU JERK" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take bug" 		
	

Floyd | Oooo, it wriggles to get free!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "one of those bugs might be good for bait" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "put bug on hook" 		
	

Floyd | It's a trick not to harpoon your own fingers (God only knows what you
Floyd | could get from a centipede guts innoculation), but you manage it.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "OOOooo I'm suddenly creeped out." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying your wallet, your cell phone, the fishing gear, and a
Floyd | centipede.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x centipede" 		
	

Floyd | This especially plump centipede, you have to admit, kind of gives you
Floyd | the willies.  On the hook it writhes, occasionally flailing, with

Floyd | gradually reducing vigor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl asks, "Should we fish or explore the boat house?" 	
			Fang says, "fish" 	
			DavidW says, "fish, of course" 	
			Fang says, "we'll show up joe" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Pagoda (north of lake)
Floyd | You are on the north side of a lake.  You can follow the lake around

Floyd | to the southeast, or you can walk north along the brook, which
Floyd | immediately to the west joins the lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The lake water, even more than the brook, is brown and sluggish.
Floyd | There's no way you're getting in there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Then we can slap him around with a trout" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | Pagoda (west of lake)
Floyd | You are by a lake on the land of a tumble-down pagoda, visible off in
Floyd | the distance.
Floyd |

Floyd | Paridy has her head on Joe's shoulder.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe has his arm around Paridy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "fish" 		
	

Floyd | You fish a while - and are jolted out of your contemplation of Paridy
Floyd | by a sudden jerk on the line!
Floyd |
Floyd | You pull it out into the early twilight.  It jerks and twitches in the

Floyd | air.
Floyd |
Floyd | You've caught a fish!
Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy comes running over - not to congratulate you, as it turns out,
Floyd | but to hit the fish on the head with a rock until it stops moving.

Floyd |
Floyd | Despite himself, you can see Joe is impressed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy turns around from having bludgeoned the fish to death, and
Floyd | right into Joe's arms.  It just seems to happen.  They kiss: a long,
Floyd | deep kiss.  She seems to begin to melt into him, the rock dropping,

Floyd | finally, from limp fingers.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you watch them kiss, you suddenly feel an intense, crazy jealousy.
Floyd | You must do something - just as you must do something when you're very
Floyd | hungry, or terribly afraid.  Oddly, it doesn't seem related to your
Floyd | feelings for Paridy.  Rather, it seems founded on the plain fact that

Floyd | Joe has a girlfriend - that this is wrong.  Distantly, you realize the
Floyd | hairs on the back of your neck are standing up, that you have
Floyd | gooseflesh along your arms and your spine is crawling.
Floyd |
Floyd | Still kissing Paridy, Joe's eyes rove, find yours - and twinkle with
Floyd | amusement.  Then, they seem to focus on something behind you, and Joe

Floyd | gapes.  A look of naked horror comes across his face.  He forgets
Floyd | Paridy mid-kiss; the kiss is not broken, but abandoned.
Floyd |
Floyd | -And the feeling of insane jealousy that had completely overwhelmed
Floyd | you just a moment before is gone.  You feel only irritation and mild
Floyd | disappointment that Paridy isn't interested in you.

Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy opens her eyes, sees the expression on Joe's face, and recoils
Floyd | from it.  You look behind you-
Floyd |
Floyd | Nothing there.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "woah" 	
			Ellison says, "man, we just had to grab one of the grossest bugs as bait" 	
			Fang says, "what the hell do people see in Joe" 	
			ParserGirl says, "So we have a fish and Joe has the willies." 	
			smartgenes says, "interesting" 	
			smartgenes says, "joe has his willy out and we are a wet fish" 	
			ParserGirl says, "Or we had such a look of rage on our face that we could peel the paint off a barn." 	
			DavidW says, "Something weird happened." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You have nothing specific in mind right now to discuss with Joe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "maybe Joe saw a ghost" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x parfidy" 		
	

Floyd | The word 'parfidy' is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "or demon's wings have sprouted from our back" 	
			Fang says, "maybe we hulked out" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x paridy" 		
	

Floyd | This is the Khmer girl you've been thinking so much of, Paridy.  She's
Floyd | slender without being thin, pretty without being glamorous.  And she

Floyd | has a real nice smile.  You like her a lot.  Paridy stays at your
Floyd | side, not looking around at Joe, behind you.  You can smell her: she
Floyd | smells like girl.  Very nice.
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Things are random,' Joe mutters behind you.  'If we didn't have that
Floyd | game where I left her tied up while I went out with friends - If I

Floyd | didn't take her picture with my camera before I left, so if she
Floyd | struggled I'd have a reason to beat her - If I didn't leave the whip
Floyd | by the bedside so she could see it while she waited- Who knows? - If
Floyd | we hadn't upgraded to me burning her with cigarettes - If she didn't
Floyd | struggle so hard - If the cigarette had fallen on the floor instead -
Floyd | I'd wouldn't even be here.  Random stuff happens.  So give me a kiss,

Floyd | baby-'
Floyd |
Floyd | At your side, Paridy ignores him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kiss paridy" 		
	

Floyd | You're not sure you should...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | You're not sure you should...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "hit joe with rock" 	
			ParserGirl says, "So his girlfriend set the fire." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "hit joe with rock" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take rock" 		
	

Floyd | The word 'rock' is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | The word 'rock' is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Because he was burning her with cigarettes." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask joe about fire" 		
	

Floyd | Joe raises his eyebrows.  'HuhWhat?'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x joe" 		
	

Floyd | Joe is a little shorter than you are.  He's well-tanned and has the
Floyd | soft-muscled look of a man who lifts but has never done manual labor.
Floyd | It looks like he has a new tattoo on his arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | It seems Joe's fighting spirit was drained away by whatever he thought

Floyd | he saw.  He's just inclined to follow you.  And indeed, it is time to
Floyd | get going.  Soon it will be quite dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "his girlfriend was burned alive" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask joe what he saw" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.  Please use ASK ACTOR ABOUT
Floyd | TOPIC (or just A TOPIC).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask joe about ghost" 		
	

Floyd | Joe raises his eyebrows.  'HuhWhat?'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about girlfriend" 		
	

Floyd | Joe raises his eyebrows.  'HuhWhat?'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "X TATTOO" 		
	

Floyd | You look closer at the tat on Joe's arm.  It glistens slightly.  Looks
Floyd | fresh.  It's written in the Khmer alphabet - you can't tell what it
Floyd | says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask paridy about tattoo" 		
	

Floyd | Paridy makes no reply, but presses you to walk quickly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		DavidW says, "They want to leave." 	
	

Floyd | You are carrying your wallet, your cell phone, the fishing gear, and a
Floyd | fish.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "So we're supposed to lead them somewehre." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x fish" 		
	

Floyd | This is a good-sized fish, a shiny white-grey in color.  You're
Floyd | immensely proud of it and have no desire to eat it.  In fact, KFC is

Floyd | sounding pretty good.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "push joe in river" 		
	

Floyd | The word 'river' is not necessary in this story.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "er, I think we've hit a glitch or something" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Pagoda (west of lake) (sitting on the ground)

Floyd | You are by a lake on the land of a tumble-down pagoda, visible off in
Floyd | the distance.
Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy sticks close by you, her hand lightly on your arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe is doing his best to appear composed, but clearly it is a battle

Floyd | he is losing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stand" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now standing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "stand" 		
	

Floyd | You're already standing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "push joe in lake" 		
	

Floyd | This would accomplish nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Joe comes with you.  Paridy comes with you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pagoda (empty space near wall)
Floyd | This is a wide empy space of rubble and weeds, like an abandoned lot.

Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy sticks close by you, her hand lightly on your arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe is doing his best to appear composed, but clearly it is a battle
Floyd | he is losing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "kiss paridy" 		
	

Floyd | You're not sure you should...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "talk to joe" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to get out of?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | You already have Joe's attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Joe comes with you.  Paridy comes with you.

Floyd |
Floyd | Pagoda Mausoleum
Floyd | you are in a mausoleum
Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy sticks close by you, her hand lightly on your arm.
Floyd |

Floyd | Joe is doing his best to appear composed, but clearly it is a battle
Floyd | he is losing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You have nothing specific in mind right now to discuss with Joe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Joe comes with you.  Paridy comes with you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Inside the Pagoda (corner)
Floyd | You are just inside the busted-down corner of the wall enclosing the
Floyd | pagoda.  The pagoda itself probably comprises about ten acres of land.
Floyd | To the west, somewhat past the gate, you can see small, poor

Floyd | dwellings, somewhat hidden by laundry hung out to dry.  Immediately to
Floyd | the south, there is a mausoleum, and some ways beyond that there is a
Floyd | lake.  A brook runs past the poor houses down to the lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy sticks close by you, her hand lightly on your arm.
Floyd |

Floyd | Joe is doing his best to appear composed, but clearly it is a battle
Floyd | he is losing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ask joe about magic" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "caress paridy" 		
	

Floyd | Joe raises his eyebrows.  'HuhWhat?'
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The word 'caress' is not necessary in this story.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl asks, "So, where should we go?" 	
			Fang asks, "home?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The Khmer who live there are very poor.  You don't belong.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "we still need to go out" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask paridy about love" 		
	

Floyd | Paridy makes no reply, but presses you to walk quickly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		Ellison says, "I would say that we try to leave by the place where it was like, 'you'd only try to leave here if you were in a hurry!'" 	
	

Floyd | The pagoda wall is quite tall and solid, running west a long ways.
Floyd | But there is the rubble-strewn break to the northeast, where you came
Floyd | in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "I'm pretty sure NE will take us to the hole in the wall." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Joe comes with you.  Paridy comes with you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Road by the Pagoda

Floyd | The long, dusty road runs east and west.  To the southwest is the
Floyd | busted-down corner of the pagoda wall.  Further west, you can see the
Floyd | pagoda gates are closed.  East leads a long way back to Siem Reap.
Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy sticks close by you, her hand lightly on your arm.
Floyd |

Floyd | Joe is doing his best to appear composed, but clearly it is a battle
Floyd | he is losing.
Floyd |
Floyd | The ending of chapter3.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "...." 	
			Ellison says, "yay!" 	
			ParserGirl says, "Oh really." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Road by the Pagoda
Floyd | The long, dusty road runs east and west.  To the southwest is the
Floyd | busted-down corner of the pagoda wall.  Further west, you can see the
Floyd | pagoda gates are closed.  East leads a long way back to Siem Reap.
Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy sticks close by you, her hand lightly on your arm.

Floyd |
Floyd | Joe is doing his best to appear composed, but clearly it is a battle
Floyd | he is losing.
Floyd |
Floyd | Headed to Siem Reap on the road outside the pagoda, Joe collapses.  A
Floyd | tuk-tuk - a version of the Asian pedicab, powered by a motorbike

Floyd | rather than a bicycle - stops and, after a shrewd appraisal of the
Floyd | situation, the driver offers to take you to the hospital for three or
Floyd | four times the normal price.
Floyd |
Floyd | Paridy sits as far away from Joe as possible.  You see her looking at
Floyd | his arm.  On his arm, you see a strange white mark on his skin.  It

Floyd | has an odd shape.  It takes you some time to realize it's shaped like
Floyd | a handprint, with the individual fingers clearly visible.
Floyd |
Floyd | Just Visiting
Floyd |
Floyd | You check Joe in to the hospital.  Paridy leaves to do something.  You

Floyd | stay with Joe.  After about fifteen minutes, a Khmer doctor stops in.
Floyd | 'Your friend has a fever,' he tells you.  'We're running some tests.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "I think this game really needs a betatester" 	
			smartgenes asks, "did a woman write this?" 	
			ParserGirl says, "Ghost hand! nuh nun huh nuh" 	
			Fang says, "either that or there could be some problem with floyd" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x handprint" 		
	

Floyd | The word 'handprint' is not necessary in this story.

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x doctor" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The doctor is a small, fussy-looking Khmer man - small even for a

Floyd | Khmer.  But he has a proud bearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "topics" 		
	

Floyd | You could ask him about his fever, or the odd marks.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask about odd marks" 		
	

Floyd | 'Doctor, what about these white finger-marks on his arm?' you ask.
Floyd |

Floyd | The doctor shrugs.  'Suntan lotion.'
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Suntan lotion?' you ask.  'Look, there are finger marks-'
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Of course.  He applied suntan lotion unevenly; he had a handful of
Floyd | it, wiped it on his skin, and did not smear it evenly throughout.'

Floyd |
Floyd | 'I find that a little difficult to accept -' you begin.
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Ah, and are you a doctor?' the doctor asks cheerily.  'Excuse me.  I
Floyd | will be back with his test results.'
Floyd |

Floyd | The doctor walks out.  You look into the hall.  Behind you, Joe stirs.
Floyd |
Floyd | You go over to him.  He grabs you, and his grip is weak.  He says:
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Random...'
Floyd |

Floyd | -and, with a dry, gutteral sound, dies.
Floyd |
Floyd | It occurs to you that in all the confusion you left the pail with the
Floyd | fish you caught back in the pagoda.
Floyd |
Floyd | *** The End. ***

Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, or
Floyd | QUIT?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW | Our third entry is by Michael Whittington. Mr. Whittington lives in Cambodia, where he teaches English. 	
			ParserGirl says, "whaaaaa" 	
			smartgenes says, "lol" 	
			Fang says, "haha, we suck" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | That isn't one of the options.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, or
Floyd | QUIT?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | That isn't one of the options.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, or
Floyd | QUIT?

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "leaving the fish behind was the TRUE HORROR" 	
			DavidW says, "TADS. No /undo." 	
			ParserGirl says, "INCOMPREHENSIBLE GAME nuh nun hun huh" 	
			Ellison says, "but hey, at least that doctor was cheery" 	
			ParserGirl says (to DW), "We did undo earlier." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh man." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I am back, have read through everything, and... man." 	
			DavidW says, "Undo, yes. /Undo, no." 	
			smartgenes asks, "we need to *save* Joe?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I can't believe you people left the fish behind. People, seriously." 	
			ParserGirl says, "It was in our inventory!" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "And yeah. Why do we want to save Joe?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I don't want to save Joe." 	
			DavidW says, "I'm not sure what the rest of the story is." 	
			Ellison says, "I want to burn down the hospital that he is in!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "And, um, the author is writing from personal experience? Egads." 	
			ParserGirl says, "I'm not sure what any of it was. It feels like David Lynch's fifth grade diorama." 	
			Fang says, "maybe it's metaphorical" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Ellison), "Tie him to the hospital bed, then drop a cigarette in the mattress. Exactly." 	
			Jacqueline says (to PG), "haha" 	
			smartgenes says, "i want to make love to his girlfriend and throw cigarettes at him" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Fang), "haha more" 	
			Nitku asks (of Jacqueline), "Will you be posting the transcript?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Um, I guess. Yeah." 	
			smartgenes says, "interesting psychological study though" 	
			DavidW says, "I feel we missed quite a bit, but I don't really want to explore it just now." 	
			Fang says, "I think this game could have gone some interesting places" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I guess it was meant to make us horrified, and in that respect it was an undeniable success." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Fang), "By all means, replay." 	
			Jacqueline says, "If you want to. I will just watch." 	
			Jacqueline shakes her head, trying to make the memories fade. 	
			smartgenes says, "redo the game with the same name & win next year's Halloween compo" 	
			Fang says, "if it was written differently" 	
			Ellison says, "my favorite part was when it told me that chapter 3 had ended, because otherwise, the wondering would have killed me" 	
			DavidW says, "hee" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			ParserGirl says, "you are in a mausoleum" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, wow. This was quite a session." 	
			DavidW says, "I'm guessing deadline doom hit." 	
			smartgenes says, "(only joking, game author)" 	
			ParserGirl says, "chapter3 is here" 	
			Fang says, "oh come on, to the author's credit, the setting was at least original" 	
			Ellison says, "heh" 	
			DavidW says (to Fang), "yes." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Fang), "Very much so." 	
			smartgenes says, "and had a psychological effect on you which is rare" 	
			Jacqueline says, "And it was creepy. Just not in the typical Halloween sort of way." 	
			Ellison says, "I'm pretty sure I played a very similar game from 1998 called 'My Weird Ass Cambodian Adventure'" 	
			Fang says, "I get the feeling that this was intended to be a longer work, that kinda got chopped down" 	
			ParserGirl says, "It needed some comprehensible controls and actually having some of the setting fleshed out in more than six words a place." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Ellison), "YAY" 	
			smartgenes says, "no Ellison that was just you on holiday ;-)" 	
			Fang says, "yeah, and it felt too much like a procession of conversations at the start" 	
			Ellison says, "ha" 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Ellison), "Did you ever teach English abroad?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "And, if so, did you do anything savage?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "First Cambodia, then the lounge." 	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Raising the Flag on Mount Yo Momma by Juhana Leinonen
As played on ifMUD on January 9, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Raising the Flag on Mount Yo Momma, written by Juhana Leinonen. Raising the Flag on Mount Yo Momma was originally released as part of the 2009-10 (increasingly misnomed) Newer New Year's Speed IF. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Nitku says (to Floyd), "load yomomma" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so fat when they take aerial photos they have to ask her
Floyd | to move out of the way!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Your heart is pounding and you find it hard to breathe. You didn't
Floyd | supect that the quips would hit this hard in real situation. Focus.
Floyd | Focus!
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so ugly because her face is so ugly..."
Floyd |
Floyd | Oh man. You didn't just say that. You did. Oh man.
Floyd |
Floyd | The crowd starts booing and whistling. It's over. You blew it. Gus
Floyd | grins like a retard who has just plucked the last leg off a spider.
Floyd | You're not sure that you can find it in you to challenge him again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Raising the Flag on Mount Yo Momma
Floyd | Interactive insult battle by Juhana Leinonen
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100101 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | This game is free software. Type LICENSE for details or ABOUT for game
Floyd | info.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You're standing dumbfounded and humiliated on the stage of the Compass
Floyd | Club. There's nothing left to do than to swallow your defeat and climb
Floyd | down the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "ah, going where Ad Verbum was too chicken to go" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | This is it. You're here to win the insult battle championship, and
Floyd | you're ready for it. Maybe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your hair is on a tight ponytail and you're wearing the most credible
Floyd | street clothes you own.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW has disconnected. 		
	DavidW goes home. 		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're wearing your street clothes and a track jacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Bye, David." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "diss momma" 		
	

Floyd | That verb is not used in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "come to battle" 		
	

Floyd | That verb is not used in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x gus" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The Stage
Floyd | You're standing dumbfounded and humiliated on the stage of the Compass
Floyd | Club. There's nothing left to do than to swallow your defeat and climb
Floyd | down the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | It looks as if somebody in a dark corner table to the southeast is
Floyd | making a "come here" gesture.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "swallow defeat" 		
	

Floyd | Gulp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "yay" 	
			maga says, "snrk" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dark corner (SE corner)
Floyd | The sharp spotlights in this corner of the club create dark and gloomy
Floyd | shadows around the tables.
Floyd |
Floyd | A mysterious stranger sits behind a table, gesturing you to sit on the
Floyd | chair opposite to him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Okay... se?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Timing." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "x stranger" 		
	

Floyd | Shadows cover the mysterious stranger completely, showing only a dark
Floyd | silhouette.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		* Dave has left the channel. 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "sit on chair" 		
	

Floyd | "You blew it up there, kid," the stranger says. "Blew it big time."
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel your cheeks getting red. "Oh yeah? Who are you to judge?"
Floyd |
Floyd | You're about to get up but he raises his hand. "I speak from
Floyd | experience. But don't worry, kid, I see you have potential. The game
Floyd | is not over yet. I can help you win the championship. If you're up for
Floyd | it."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Who... Who are you?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He leans forward into the spotlight and reveals his face. An eyepatch
Floyd | covers the old man's right eye and a wide scar runs below it, from the
Floyd | right temple to the left side of his neck. You jolt backwards, not
Floyd | because of the grotesque sight, but because you recognize him.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's Joe Mahma.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "insult joe" 		
	

Floyd | "Uh... Yo momma's so fat because she eats a lot..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "If I insulted you back, you couldn't sleep for months without
Floyd | horrible nightmares," he remarks dryly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Joe Mahma! No way!" you gasp.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I see you know me, kid. Good to know somebody still does."
Floyd |
Floyd | Of course you know who Joe Mahma is. Everybody knows Joe Mahma. He's a
Floyd | living legend, the infamous grandmaster of Yo Momma insult battles.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Look, kid, you want my help or not?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "Joe, yes" 		
	

Floyd | Please answer yes or no.>

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | "Ok then. Listen carefully. I know and you know you're not ready to
Floyd | take Gus head on. But here's the thing. A sharp tongue is all good and
Floyd | fine but when you really want to knock your opponent off their feet
Floyd | you have to strike hard. And nothing hurts more than truth. You follow
Floyd | me?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Not really," you confess.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Pay attention now! Do some reconnaissance. Dig out some facts and use
Floyd | them against him. When you have enough information, just think of what
Floyd | you have learned and the right insult will come to you. Got it?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Snoop around for embarassing facts, draw inspiration from them. Got
Floyd | it."
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's the spirit! Go for it, kid!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "ask joe about gus" 		
	

Floyd | (To interact with people you can TALK TO them, INSULT them or SHOW
Floyd | things to them.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to joe" 		
	

Floyd | "So you want me to snoop around for inspiration?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes! Find your opponent's soft spots. Once you've found what would
Floyd | really push him off his feet, challenge him again with renewed
Floyd | confidence."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Dark corner (SE corner) (on the chair)
Floyd | The sharp spotlights in this corner of the club create dark and gloomy
Floyd | shadows around the tables.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe Mahma sits behind a table holding a cigar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "stand" 		
	

Floyd | You get off the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dark corner (SE corner)
Floyd | The sharp spotlights in this corner of the club create dark and gloomy
Floyd | shadows around the tables.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe Mahma sits behind a table holding a cigar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entrance (southern side)
Floyd | This is where you enter and leave the club.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bouncer is standing next to the door with his arms crossed.
Floyd |
Floyd | You spot a thermostat mounted on the wall next to the doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | (In addition to using the compass directions you can move around the
Floyd | club by simply typing the name of the location where you want to go,
Floyd | or a name of a person in the location. You can also see the list of
Floyd | all locations by commanding MAP.)
Floyd |
Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | A dubious-looking guy is leaning on the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Entrance (southern side)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to maga), "sorry" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Entrance (southern side)
Floyd | This is where you enter and leave the club.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bouncer is standing next to the door with his arms crossed.
Floyd |
Floyd | You spot a thermostat mounted on the wall next to the doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to bouncer" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing you really want to say to him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x thermostat" 		
	

Floyd | The thermostat has only two settings: warm and cool. It's currently in
Floyd | the "cool" position.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I guess it's good to go back to our policy of agreeing on the channel before moving to a new locale." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "set thermostat to warm" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey! Keep your hands off that!" the bouncer shouts. "With this amount
Floyd | of people here they would sweat their clothes off if the air
Floyd | conditioning wouldn't keep them cooled!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x bouncer" 		
	

Floyd | The bouncer doesn't look like he's in the perfect job for him, being
Floyd | quite scrawny actually.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "aha" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "insult bouncer" 		
	

Floyd | You don't want to get thrown out!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "hit bouncer" 		
	

Floyd | Probably not a good idea. He's scrawny for a bouncer, but you're no
Floyd | muscleman either.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "aw" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay, move on, maga." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | (In addition to using the compass directions you can move around the
Floyd | club by simply typing the name of the location where you want to go,
Floyd | or a name of a person in the location. You can also see the list of
Floyd | all locations by commanding MAP.)
Floyd |
Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Who else is playing? Anyone besides maga and I?" 	
			maga says, "*chirp chirp*" 	
			djfletch says, "yeah I'm playing" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah" 	
			Jacqueline says (to dj), "Oh, cool." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x plant" 		
	

Floyd | It's possibly some sort of small palm tree, creating atmosphere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "search tree" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x vincent" 		
	

Floyd | Vincent is a bully. There's nothing that makes him happier than
Floyd | beating up people, and that's the only thing he's good at.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to vincent" 		
	

Floyd | There's really nothing to discuss with Vincent. It's a small miracle
Floyd | he can form even basic sentences.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "insult vincent" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey Vincent," you say. "Word on the street is that yo momma's so fat
Floyd | she weighs a lot."
Floyd |
Floyd | Vincent stops in his tracks. You can hear gears turning in his head.
Floyd | He turns around, grabs you by the collar and lifts you in the air.
Floyd | "Who's been sayin' that? Talk ya little punk!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Good ol' Vincent. No matter how lame the insult, you can count on him
Floyd | getting agitated.
Floyd |
Floyd | ?

		maga asks, "?" 	
			Jacqueline asks (of maga), "?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to vincent" 		
	

Floyd | Better not use that many words. Anything above one word is probably
Floyd | too much for Vincent's pea-brain to understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | ?

		Jacqueline says, "Oh." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well... c'mon." 	
			Jacqueline says, "You're kinda picky." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I mean, if it's a speed IF. If it's not..." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x arcade" 		
	

Floyd | "You're just joking, right?" he says and shoves you off before turning
Floyd | to the arcade machine again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You recognize some of the names: Bubble Bobble, Pong, Zork, Tetris.
Floyd | Really old stuff. Vincent is fervously bashing the keys of something
Floyd | called 'Escapade!'.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "The ? means he's expecting an answer" 	
			maga asks, "oh, is that a yes/no prompt?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh - I see." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I thought you were ?ing because it said he couldn't talk but then he talked." 	
			maga asks, "shall we try that again, or keep exploring?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "vincent, bouncer" 		
	

Floyd | (To interact with people you can TALK TO them, INSULT them or SHOW
Floyd | things to them.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Go ahead and try again." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "insult vincent" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey Vincent," you say. "Word on the street is that yo momma's so fat
Floyd | she has a lot of weight."
Floyd |
Floyd | Vincent stops in his tracks. You can hear gears turning in his head.
Floyd | He turns around, grabs you by the collar and lifts you in the air.
Floyd | "Who's been sayin' that? Talk ya little punk!"
Floyd |
Floyd | ?

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "gus" 		
	

Floyd | "I don' believe ya, punk. Gus and I are friends, he wouln' say that
Floyd | 'bout my momma."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Darn" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I was hoping that'd work." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "insult vincent" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey Vincent," you say. "Word on the street is that yo momma's so
Floyd | stupid that she's dumb."
Floyd |
Floyd | Vincent stops in his tracks. You can hear gears turning in his head.
Floyd | He turns around, grabs you by the collar and lifts you in the air.
Floyd | "Who's been sayin' that? Talk ya little punk!"
Floyd |
Floyd | ?

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "bouncer" 		
	

Floyd | Vincent looks like he's thinking hard, even though that's unlikely. "I
Floyd | can't go beatin' the staff. They would kick me out and I couldn't
Floyd | finish my game," he concludes and lets you go.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "But it's good to know they're friends." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "play zork" 		
	

Floyd | You're not here to play games.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), " insult vincent" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey Vincent," you say. "Word on the street is that yo momma's so ugly
Floyd | that people say she doesn't look good."
Floyd |
Floyd | Vincent stops in his tracks. You can hear gears turning in his head.
Floyd | He turns around, grabs you by the collar and lifts you in the air.
Floyd | "Who's been sayin' that? Talk ya little punk!"
Floyd |
Floyd | ?

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "joe" 		
	

Floyd | "Who? I don' know 'im. Yer just yankin' my leg," he says and drops you
Floyd | down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Bubble Bobble? I never played that." 	
			maga says, "there are two cute little dinosaurs who vomit on ghosts" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Seriously?" 	
			maga says, "they eat fruit also" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Also, let's esplore s'more." 	
			maga says, "it is one of those games where making sense was not a priority" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "map" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |  Vip     Stage      Hangout
Floyd |
Floyd |  Bar     Floor    Hall of Fame
Floyd |
Floyd | ARCADE  Entrance  Dark corner
Floyd |

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | A dubious-looking guy is leaning on the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x barkeep" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the barkeep.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x dubious" 		
	

Floyd | The dubious-looking guy is an obnoxious mix of overconfidence and
Floyd | desperation in its mid-30s. He wears a cheap white suit with large
Floyd | collars and matching shoes. His shirt is unbuttoned halfway down
Floyd | showcasing an uneven patch of chest hair. A thick layer of grease
Floyd | keeps his hair combed back.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guy notices you looking at him and flashes a bleached smile.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well hello there sparkly-eyes!" the guy says. "My name is Sleazeball
Floyd | McDouchebag, but you can call me Sleaze."
Floyd |
Floyd | (That's not what he actually says, but that's what your brain hears.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "insult sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | "Ooh, I love it when women talk dirty! Let me have it, girl!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "So we're a girl. For some reason I hadn't assumed that." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Despite the ponytail." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "buy drink" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the cola, the tonic, the gin, the wine, the beer,
Floyd | or the vodka?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "hit him" 		
	

Floyd | *slap*
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ooh, feisty! Show me your claws, tiger girl!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I feel dirty." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "buy vodka" 		
	

Floyd | You don't have any money. Besides it's very hard to get a drink
Floyd | without papers here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to barkeep" 		
	

Floyd | "Sorry, too busy to chat," the barkeep says and moves on to the next
Floyd | customer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "read poster" 		
	

Floyd | "Watch out! Don't leave your drink unguarded!" It has a picture of a
Floyd | boogey man dropping a skull-marked pill into a cocktail glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to guy" 		
	

Floyd | (the Sleaze)
Floyd | "How old are you, angelface?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Sevent--"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Twenty-one, eh? Perfect." He pulls mouthspray from his pocket and
Floyd | squirts it five or six times in his mouth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "eeeagh" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "read menu" 		
	

Floyd | The menu shows they have cola, tonic, gin, wine, beer, and vodka in
Floyd | their selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "buy cola" 		Nitku says, "heh" 	
	

Floyd | You don't have any money.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | This is not a karaoke bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Okay, move on?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "dance" 		
	

Floyd | You bust a few moves.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "yay sing" 	
			djfletch says, "yup move on" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I swear, >DANCE needs to be made into a standard Inform verb." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | A guard is making sure no-one without a pass gets in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Everyone seems to implement it anyway." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "x britney" 		
	

Floyd | Britney and Gus are a perfect match. He's full of hot air and her head
Floyd | is full of air. She sits there in her tiny tiny skirt and top looking
Floyd | like a circus clown in her face plastered with makeup.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to britney" 		
	

Floyd | "Ma'am, this area is off limits for anyone without a VIP pass," the
Floyd | guard says when you try to approach Britney.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "insult guard" 		
	

Floyd | You don't feel like you would gain much from insulting the guard.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're wearing your street clothes and a track jacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to guard" 		
	

Floyd | "On duty. Can't talk," the guard says bluntly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x jacket" 		
	

Floyd | The track jacket is the latest craze. Everybody who's somebody has to
Floyd | have one. It's way oversized, just like it should be.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "No pockets, I guess." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Let's go find a pass." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x street clothes" 		
	

Floyd | You express your individuality by wearing baggy hip-hop clothes, just
Floyd | like everyone else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "yay" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "insult britney" 		
	

Floyd | "Ma'am, this area is off limits for anyone without a VIP pass," the
Floyd | guard says when you try to approach Britney.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "move on, yeah" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "look in jacket" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		djfletch says, "yup" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | When you feel you're ready to challenge Gus again you can CLIMB ON
Floyd | STAGE.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is standing here near the dance floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x norbert" 		
	

Floyd | Norbert is, to be blunt, a nerd. He's swaying there in his striped
Floyd | collar shirt, just too short pants and glasses with lenses thicher
Floyd | than his legs. What he's doing here is anybody's guess.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "insult norbert" 		
	

Floyd | "Yo momma's so fat and stupid!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "El oh el! I see what you did there!"
Floyd |
Floyd | If you can't taunt even Norbert, you're really in a big trouble.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to norbert" 		
	

Floyd | "What are you doing here, Norbert?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He corrects the position of his glasses. "Well... uh... hello there!
Floyd | Say, I am in fact in the process of researching for my essay about
Floyd | this contemporary art of verbal derogatory assertions of one's
Floyd | contender's maternal parent. My theory is that it is, in fact, a
Floyd | thespian artform by..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ok, that's all I wanted to know, thanks."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Aw. Making fun of geeks. That is low." 	
			maga says, "okay, let's get him beaten up" 	
			Touchy says, "heh" 	
			Nitku says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Okay - Vince?" 	
			Nitku says, "that's the spirit" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "arcade" 		
	

Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "insult vincent" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey Vincent," you say. "Word on the street is that yo momma's so poor
Floyd | she doesn't have any money."
Floyd |
Floyd | Vincent stops in his tracks. You can hear gears turning in his head.
Floyd | He turns around, grabs you by the collar and lifts you in the air.
Floyd | "Who's been sayin' that? Talk ya little punk!"
Floyd |
Floyd | ?

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "norbert" 		
	

Floyd | "That pencilneck? He'll eat through a straw for a month," Vincent says
Floyd | and storms to the dance floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | He goes straight to Norbert, exchanges a few words and starts to slap
Floyd | him around. The bouncer sees this and leaves his post to cool things
Floyd | down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "oho" 	
			Jacqueline says, "gasp" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Turn up the heat for no reason I can fathom! Quick!" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "map" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |  Vip     Stage      Hangout
Floyd |
Floyd |  Bar     Floor    Hall of Fame
Floyd |
Floyd | ARCADE  Entrance  Dark corner
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "entrance" 		
	

Floyd | Entrance (southern side)
Floyd | This is where you enter and leave the club.
Floyd |
Floyd | You spot a thermostat mounted on the wall next to the doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "set thermostat to warm" 		
	

Floyd | You turn the thermostat to "warm".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "ooh nice map" 	
			maga asks, "what now? continue exploring the east side?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Yeah, Hall of Fame?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x ralph" 		
	

Floyd | Ralph is one of those dungbeetles who cling onto Gus for hopes that
Floyd | his fame would somehow rub off and transfer onto them. He must have
Floyd | some task, otherwise he wouldn't be so far away from his hero.
Floyd |
Floyd | Looks like the commotion on the dance floor is dying down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to ralph" 		
	

Floyd | "What's going on, Ralph?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Get lost, squirt. There's nothing here for you," he says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x satchel" 		
	

Floyd | You recognize Gus's satchel. Or man-purse, as you like to call it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "insult ralph" 		
	

Floyd | You don't feel like you would gain much from insulting Ralph.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "open satchel" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey, you little twerp! Get away from Gus's bag!" Ralph shouts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x jukebox" 		
	

Floyd | The jukebox looks like a retro vinyl player but under the hood it
Floyd | plays MP3s like everything else. The machine controls all the music
Floyd | playing in the club, so when somebody chooses a new song, the whole
Floyd | club has to listen to that.
Floyd |
Floyd | The buttons are labeled "rap", "r&b", "jazz", "rock", "techno", and
Floyd | something that has most of the letters scraped off, leaving only
Floyd | "ass". The button labeled "rap" is currently selected.
Floyd |
Floyd | The jukebox is operated by inserting coins into the slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang said: "I wanna make you sweat, boo. Let's do this thing." 		Touchy asks, "So we have to win the insulting contest?" 	
			Touchy says, "Sorry for being late..." 	
			maga says, "yes" 	
			maga says, "and to do this we need to dig up dirt on our opponent Gus" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "set jukebox to ass" 		
	

Floyd | No, you can't set that to anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "press ass" 		
	

Floyd | The button refuses to budge. The machine must require a coin to be
Floyd | inserted first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "We have no money." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "look under jukebox" 		
	

Floyd | (searching the jukebox)
Floyd | On the back side of the jukebox you find a knob.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x knob" 		
	

Floyd | The knob is apparently for adjusting the volume of the music being
Floyd | played. It can be set to low, medium or high. At the moment it's set
Floyd | on medium.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy ooooh a knob 		Touchy says, "oooh talkfail" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "turn knob to high" 		
	

Floyd | You turn the music up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | Some rap is playing at ear-pearcing volume.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "May I go look at something?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "arcade" 		
	

Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "search machines" 		
	

Floyd | You scoop up a good handful of coins from the coin return slots of the
Floyd | machines. Good thing Vincent is not brainy enough to collect his
Floyd | rejected coins.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "hall of fame" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "What shall we make it play? Or should we buy a drink?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a handful of coins, and wearing your street clothes
Floyd | and a track jacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x coins" 		
	

Floyd | You have a handful of coins, straight from the depths of a sofa.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "ASS" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "put coin in jukebox" 		
	

Floyd | The coin tumbles inside the machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "whoops" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "press ass" 		
	

Floyd | You push the "ass" button and a smoothing classical symphony starts
Floyd | playing. The "rap" button pops back up.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What the... Who changed the music?" Ralph shouts and gets up the
Floyd | chair. "Get away from the jukebox, you twerp!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Forgot to change the description apparently when I changed the puzzle" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "take satchel" 		
	

Floyd | Ralph would notice you walking away with the bag.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph puts a coin into the jukebox and pushes the rap button.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph returns from the jukebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "You copied and pasted that from a - yeah." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Copied what from what?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "open satchel" 		
	

Floyd | You open the satchel, revealing some books and a wallet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph puts a coin into the jukebox and pushes the rap button.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph returns from the jukebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey, are you messing with Gus's bag? Get out of here, twerp!" Ralph
Floyd | says and pushes you away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Wait." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Instead of opening it... take it?" 	
			maga says, "we tried" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, right." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Do it again and >X BOOKS?" 	
			maga says, "sure" 	
			maga says, "or steal his wallet" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "Copied coins from another puzzle about a sofa in another game or some example code somewhere, I suspect." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "put coin in jukebox" 		
	

Floyd | The coin tumbles inside the machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "push jazz" 		
	

Floyd | You push the "jazz" button and smooth jazz sounds vibrate in the room.
Floyd | The "rap" button pops back up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Hm. I think it has to be ass." 	
			maga says, "hmm, he only objects to ass music, it would seem" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "put coin in jukebox" 		
	

Floyd | The coin tumbles inside the machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "press ass" 		
	

Floyd | You push the "classical" button and a smoothing classical symphony
Floyd | starts playing. The "jazz" button pops back up.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What the... Who changed the music?" Ralph shouts and gets up the
Floyd | chair. "Get away from the jukebox, you twerp!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "take wallet" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Did he shut the satchel?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "x books" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "looks like it, yeah" 	
			Touchy says, "Maybe we can put something in it then..." 	
			maga asks, "do we need to somehow jam the jukebox onto one setting?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, I guess we've maybe learned that Gus can read. Surprising." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take wallet fron satchel" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take wallet from satchel" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "search satchel" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see inside, since the satchel is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph puts a coin into the jukebox and pushes the rap button.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph returns from the jukebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "open satchel and take wallet" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You can't use multiple objects with that verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Was that 3 turns?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think so, yeah. But he came back because we opened the satchel." 	
			maga says, "no, one" 	
			Touchy asks, "Or just one?" 	
			Touchy says, "kk" 	
			Jacqueline says, "So I don't think it's turn based - right." 	
			Jacqueline says, "The others, I guess, were fail messages, not turns." 	
			Touchy says, "yep" 	
			maga says, "I wonder what the volume does" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "turn knob to quiet" 		
	

Floyd | The knob doesn't have that setting.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph puts a coin into the jukebox and pushes the rap button.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph returns from the jukebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "huh?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "x knob" 		
	

Floyd | The knob is apparently for adjusting the volume of the music being
Floyd | played. It can be set to low, medium or high. At the moment it's set
Floyd | on high.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph puts a coin into the jukebox and pushes the rap button.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph returns from the jukebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Did he just return twice?" 	
			maga says, "no, we undid" 	
			Touchy says, "Meh. I haven't played for too long." 	
			maga says, "also, he always presses the rap button. maybe we could break it off or something" 	
			Jacqueline says, "hm" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x rap button" 		
	

Floyd | The button is labeled "rap".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Or switch it with the ass button" 	
			Jacqueline says, "ooh" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take rap button" 		
	

Floyd | That seems to be a part of the jukebox controls.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "aw" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "hit rap button" 		
	

Floyd | There's no reason to attack rap.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh, but there is." 	
			djfletch says, "try setting the volume low before pressing the button" 	
			djfletch says, "maybe it will take him longer" 	
			Touchy says, "or maybe we'll find something new by hearing it..." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "set knob to low" 		
	

Floyd | You turn the music down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "put coin in slot" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "put coin in jukebox" 		
	

Floyd | The coin tumbles inside the machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "push ass" 		
	

Floyd | You push the "classical" button and a smoothing classical symphony
Floyd | starts playing. The "rap" button pops back up.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What the... Who changed the music?" Ralph shouts and gets up the
Floyd | chair. "Get away from the jukebox, you twerp!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "open satchel" 		
	

Floyd | You open the satchel, revealing some books and a wallet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph puts a coin into the jukebox and pushes the rap button.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph returns from the jukebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey, are you messing with Gus's bag? Get out of here, twerp!" Ralph
Floyd | says and pushes you away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "mrf, no effect" 	
			djfletch says, "oh well" 	
			Jacqueline says, "esplore" 	
			maga says, "let's finish exploring, yeah" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Artist hangout (NE corner)
Floyd | The people who are performing in the club usually hang around here by
Floyd | the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus stands here chatting with his posse.
Floyd |
Floyd | A massive loudspeaker is booming tunes next to the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Man, it's really hot in here, dontcha think?" Gus says. His posse
Floyd | nods in unison, competing who can agree most with him. Assflies. He
Floyd | takes his sweater off and hangs it on the back of a nearby chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x posse" 		
	

Floyd | When you're famous, you get all kinds of mindless drones following you
Floyd | around doing nothing but sucking up to you. It's so lame and childish.
Floyd | And so unfair that you don't have a posse. Yet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x sweater" 		
	

Floyd | It's Gus's hooded blue sweater with white decorations. A tag is sewn
Floyd | to it.
Floyd |
Floyd | For some reason a thought that the tag is somehow important crosses
Floyd | your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x tag" 		
	

Floyd | It's too dark to make out what it says on the tag. It looks important,
Floyd | or at least as important as a clothes tag ever can.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take tag" 		
	

Floyd | It's sewn tightly to the sweater.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take sweater" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "yoink" 	
			maga asks, "where's the light better?" 	
			maga asks, "dancefloor?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "maybe, yeah" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "floor" 		
	

Floyd | One of Gus's goons sees you leave and points at you. Gus turns around
Floyd | and sees you with his sweater. "Hey, whatcha think you're doing?
Floyd | That's my shirt, come back with it!" he shouts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "I suppose that was too easy to be true" 	
			Touchy says, "Damn." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Artist hangout (NE corner)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Artist hangout (NE corner)
Floyd | The people who are performing in the club usually hang around here by
Floyd | the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus stands here chatting with his posse.
Floyd |
Floyd | A massive loudspeaker is booming tunes next to the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a sweater and a handful of coins, and wearing your
Floyd | street clothes and a track jacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x loudspeaker" 		
	

Floyd | The loudspeaker booms the tunes in deafening volume. Every bass beat
Floyd | makes the ground tremble slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x tag" 		
	

Floyd | It's too dark to make out what it says on the tag. It looks important,
Floyd | or at least as important as a clothes tag ever can.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Didn't we set it to low?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "wear sweater" 		
	

Floyd | The track jacket is way too big to fit the sweater over it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "remove jacket" 		
	

Floyd | You take off the track jacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "wear sweater" 		
	

Floyd | You put on the sweater.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "maybe if we make it louder then the posse won't be able to warn Gus" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "wear jacket" 		
	

Floyd | You put the jacket on and close the zipper so that you can't see the
Floyd | sweater under it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "floor" 		
	

Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is standing here near the dance floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert tries to look under the table. "Ow, my back," he complains.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "ah, or that" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I am teh awesome." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "remove jacket" 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "look under table" 		
	

Floyd | You take off the track jacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | (searching the table)
Floyd | You find a fresh wad of bubblegum under the nearest table.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "remove sweater" 		
	

Floyd | You take off the sweater.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x tag" 		
	

Floyd | It's too dark to make out what it says on the tag. It looks important,
Floyd | or at least as important as a clothes tag ever can.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take gum" 		
	

Floyd | You need to scrape it off the table, and you need gloves or a tool to
Floyd | do it. It's too icky to touch with bare hands.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert puts his hand above his eyes as to shield his eyes from the
Floyd | sun, which is somewhat unnecessary during the night in a dim club
Floyd | without windows.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to maga), "That gum is all dirty and wet." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "show sweater to norbert" 		
	

Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "ask norbert about tag" 		
	

Floyd | (To interact with people you can TALK TO them, INSULT them or SHOW
Floyd | things to them.)
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert tries to look under the table. "Ow, my back," he complains.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says (to Jacq), "somehow that reminds me of one of your reviews I've read recently..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, he's just trying to dance." 	
			Touchy says, "It was all sassy and mean and I wanted to play all those games but there weren't simple enough references." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "Yes, it's a lame excuse that Kate from Syberia makes for not picking up a stick." 	
			Touchy says, "I would appreciate that next time..." 	
			Nitku says, "Hm, I forgot to change his room description" 	
			Nitku says, "Try X NORBERT" 	
			maga says, "hmm. we need light" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x norbert" 		
	

Floyd | Norbert is, to be blunt, a nerd. He's swaying there in his striped
Floyd | collar shirt, just too short pants and glasses with lenses thicher
Floyd | than his legs.
Floyd |
Floyd | Poor Norbert's missing the left lens from his glasses.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert tries to look under the table. "Ow, my back," he complains.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Oh. He's looking for his lens?" 	
			Nitku says, "(that really should be more evident, sorry)" 	
			Touchy says, "Apparently..." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to norbert" 		
	

Floyd | "What happened to your glasses?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ah well... it was Vincent, I'm afraid. We had a little quarrel just
Floyd | now and looks like the other ocular of my eyewear was loosened and
Floyd | rolled away," Norbert says.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert searches the table carefully but finds nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "the gum is just a side-benefit" 	
			Touchy says, "That's likely..." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is standing here near the dance floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert searches the table carefully but finds nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x table" 		
	

Floyd | There's no food served here so the tables are just for holding drinks.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert tries to look under the table. "Ow, my back," he complains.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "map" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |  Vip     Stage      Hangout
Floyd |
Floyd |  Bar     FLOOR    Hall of Fame
Floyd |
Floyd | Arcade  Entrance  Dark corner
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "it probably rolled off somewhere" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Could it have rolled a ways? Like under the jukebox?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "look under jukebox" 		
	

Floyd | (searching the jukebox)
Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x portraits" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Among others you recognize Missy Maestro, Doc Stockholm, Hetty R,
Floyd | Slick Joe Mittens, and of course Gus, the current champion.
Floyd |
Floyd | The first portrait seems to be missing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is standing here near the dance floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "So the first portrait is missing. Joe?" 	
			maga says, "let's talk to him" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "corner" 		Jacqueline says, "Okay" 	
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the VIP lounge, the Artist hangout, the Arcade
Floyd | corner, or the Dark corner?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "dark corner" 		
	

Floyd | Dark corner (SE corner)
Floyd | The sharp spotlights in this corner of the club create dark and gloomy
Floyd | shadows around the tables.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe Mahma sits behind a table holding a cigar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to joe" 		
	

Floyd | "What kind of things should I be looking for?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Nothing hurts more than the truth. Find out some facts about Gus's
Floyd | life and craft your insults based on them."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x tag" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "show sweater to joe" 		
	

Floyd | It's too dark to make out what it says on the tag. It looks important,
Floyd | or at least as important as a clothes tag ever can.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | "Can you read what it says in the tag?" you ask Joe Mahma. "This is a
Floyd | problem you have to solve by yourself," he zens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "That you, master." 	
			Jacqueline sticks her tongue out at Joe. 	
			maga says, "I say we walk around looking for better light" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entrance (southern side)
Floyd | This is where you enter and leave the club.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bouncer is standing next to the door with his arms crossed.
Floyd |
Floyd | You spot a thermostat mounted on the wall next to the doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x tag" 		
	

Floyd | It's too dark to make out what it says on the tag. It looks important,
Floyd | or at least as important as a clothes tag ever can.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x plant" 		
	

Floyd | It's possibly some sort of small palm tree, creating atmosphere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "search plant" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x tag" 		
	

Floyd | It's too dark to make out what it says on the tag. It looks important,
Floyd | or at least as important as a clothes tag ever can.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "grr" 	
			djfletch says, "we need a lantern" 	
			maga says, "maybe on stage, I dunno" 	
			djfletch says, "we could buy a drink now" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x menu" 		
	

Floyd | The menu shows they have cola, tonic, gin, wine, beer, and vodka in
Floyd | their selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "buy cola" 		
	

Floyd | You don't have enough coins to really buy anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "pah" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh - maybe swarmyman has a lighter." 	
			maga says, "maybe we can get the sleaze to buy us a drink *and* spike it" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh yeah." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And give it to his thug." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to guy" 		
	

Floyd | (the Sleaze)
Floyd | "Did you know I make sixty... seventy... a HUNDRED grand a year? Yeah,
Floyd | I'm the number one salesman at the leading automobile sales
Floyd | establishment in the country. In fact, I'm here RIGHT NOW to give you
Floyd | the ride of your life, baby!"
Floyd |
Floyd | You hold back a gag reflex.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to guy" 		
	

Floyd | (the Sleaze)
Floyd | "Hey sweet-lips, can I buy you a drink? Just point at what you want
Floyd | from the menu and" -- he pauses to make a tongue-clicking and akimbo
Floyd | finger guns -- "it's yours."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "point at vodka" 		
	

Floyd | You point at the vodka in the menu. "Bartender! One vodka!" the Sleaze
Floyd | declares and takes a stack of bills from his pocket. He counts the sum
Floyd | with grand gestures and pays for the drink. The bartender places the
Floyd | vodka on the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x vodka" 		
	

Floyd | Vodka is almost pure alcolhol. The best way to get drunk quickly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "typo" 	
			maga says, "so presumably we need to get it rohypnol'd" 	
			Nitku says, "Yeah :(" 	
			maga asks, "so we leave it in his presence?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "go and come back?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "kiss him" 		
	

Floyd | You. Would. Rather. Die.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter is a glass of vodka.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | Entering the bar you see the Sleaze looking around him, taking
Floyd | something from his jacket pocket and dropping it into the vodka when
Floyd | he thinks no-one is looking. The drink sizzles for a short while and
Floyd | turns back to normal again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take vodka" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga asks, "okay, who do we spike?" 	
			maga asks, "satchel-guy?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think so" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "arcade" 		
	

Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "hall of fame" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "give vodka to ralph" 		
	

Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "meh" 	
			djfletch says, "try the VIP guard" 	
			maga says, "the VIP area gua - right" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "vip" 		
	

Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | A guard is making sure no-one without a pass gets in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "give vodka to guard" 		
	

Floyd | He gives the drink a longing look, smacking his dry lips. "Thank you,
Floyd | ma'am, but I have to stay alert," he says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "give vodka to guard" 		
	

Floyd | He gives the drink a longing look, smacking his dry lips. "Thank you,
Floyd | ma'am, but I have to stay alert," he says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "He wants it." 	
			maga asks, "hm. cola, maybe?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "bar" 		
	

Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "point at cola" 		
	

Floyd | You point at the cola in the menu. "Bartender! One cola!" the Sleaze
Floyd | declares and takes a stack of bills from his pocket. He counts the sum
Floyd | with grand gestures and pays for the drink. The bartender places the
Floyd | cola on the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter is a glass of cola.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | Entering the bar you see the Sleaze looking around him, taking
Floyd | something from his jacket pocket and dropping it into the cola when he
Floyd | thinks no-one is looking. The drink sizzles for a short while and
Floyd | turns back to normal again.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I bet your parents were angels, because I would like to..." the
Floyd | Sleaze says and ends the sentence with a short but vomit-inducing
Floyd | gesture show.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take cola" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "vip" 		
	

Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | A guard is making sure no-one without a pass gets in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "give cola to guard" 		
	

Floyd | "Thank you, ma'am! I appreciate this," the guard says and takes the
Floyd | glass. He empties it in a single draw.
Floyd |
Floyd | "This is... strange..." he says, and falls straight on a couch. You're
Floyd | worried for a moment that he might be more than just asleep, but you
Floyd | can see him breathing peacefully in his slumber.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I don't get the angel bit." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "talk to britney" 		
	

Floyd | "Hello, Britney."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hel-lo, Jen," she says without bothering to look at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | "How did you get into the VIP lounge?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's like the most stupidest question e-ver," she says with her
Floyd | annoying nasal voice. "I'm like the main star's gee ef, and you very
Floyd | well know it."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "insult britney" 		
	

Floyd | You don't feel like you would gain much from insulting Britney.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to britney" 		
	

Floyd | "Wanna talk about Gus?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Like, why should I want to?" she gushes. "Gus get's like really
Floyd | pissed off if I accidentally go telling something I shouldn't. I
Floyd | usually don't, not unless I'm like totally wasted, but still."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "show sweater to britney" 		
	

Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "get's ?" 	
			maga asks, "okay, so non-spiked vodka?" 	
			Nitku says, "oops" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah, non-spiked vodka." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a glass of spiced vodka, a sweater, a handful of
Floyd | coins, and a track jacket, and wearing your street clothes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga asks, "'spiced'?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "spiked?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "point to vodka" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "point at vodka" 		
	

Floyd | You point at the spiced vodka. Nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I bet your parents were angels, because I would like to..." the
Floyd | Sleaze says and ends the sentence with a short but vomit-inducing
Floyd | gesture show.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "grmf" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "drop vodka" 		
	

Floyd | It's better not to leave the drugged drink anywhere. Someone might
Floyd | accidentally take it and you don't want to be responsible for that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "crap" 	
			maga says, "the plant, then" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "arcade" 		Jacqueline says, "hm... did we make it unwin - ah." 	
	

Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "pour vokda into plant" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "put vodka in plant" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the plant)
Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "pour vodka into plant" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the plant)
Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "pour vodka into plant" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the plant)
Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "empty vodka" 		
	

Floyd | That verb is not used in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "pour vodka on plant" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "drop vokda" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "grrrr" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "drop vodka" 		
	

Floyd | It's better not to leave the drugged drink anywhere. Someone might
Floyd | accidentally take it and you don't want to be responsible for that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "pour out vodka" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "give vodka to vincent" 		
	

Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Try POUR IN" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "Help..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Timing" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "pour vokda in plant" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "aaaaagh" 	
			Nitku says, "try VODKA" 	
			Jacqueline says (to maga), "!" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "haha" 	
			maga beats his head against the table 	
			(from Jacqueline) Nitku says (to maga), "try spelling it correctly!" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "pour vodka in plant" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the plant)
Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Oh man, I coulda sworn that would work" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "pour in vodka" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "pour vodka into plant" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the plant)
Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Are we screwed, then?" 	
			Nitku says, "Well, you can just give the drink back to the bartender. He'll throw it away." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "save" 		Jacqueline says, "Oh, okay." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "push save" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "drink vodka" 		
	

Floyd | No way! You'd probably be knocked out cold!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "bar" 		
	

Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "give vodka to bartender" 		
	

Floyd | The barkeep takes the drink and throws it away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "point at vodka" 		
	

Floyd | You point at the vodka in the menu. "Bartender! One vodka!" the Sleaze
Floyd | declares and takes a stack of bills from his pocket. He counts the sum
Floyd | with grand gestures and pays for the drink. The bartender places the
Floyd | vodka on the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take vodka" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "vip" 		
	

Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard is lying passed out on one of the sofas.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "give drink to britney" 		
	

Floyd | "I only take drinks from my friends," Britney sneers. "Gus says it's
Floyd | dangerous to accept drinks from strangers."
Floyd |
Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Should it have printed both?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard is lying passed out on one of the sofas.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "no, that's a bug" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "sit on sofa" 		
	

Floyd | There's no time to rest now!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "drop drink" 		
	

Floyd | You put the vodka on the table.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "floor" 		
	

Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "vip" 		
	

Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard is lying passed out on one of the sofas.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | Someone has already snatched the drink you left here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "talk to britney" 		
	

Floyd | "C'mon, Britney. Let's talk about Gus, only for a little while. I'm...
Floyd | uh, really curious about him."
Floyd |
Floyd | "No way! I only talk about my boyfriend with my friends. And we're not
Floyd | friends, Jen."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "not Britney, apparently" 	
			Jacqueline says, "aw" 	
			Jacqueline says, "but" 	
			Jacqueline says, "bah" 	
			maga asks, "who is her friend?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Gus." 	
			maga says, "well that's no use" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, I realize." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Just sayin'." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "befriend britney" 		
	

Floyd | That verb is not used in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "look under sofa" 		
	

Floyd | (searching the sofas)
Floyd | Among other assorted crap fallen from people's pockets like candy
Floyd | wrappers and used paper tissues you find a VIP pass.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "oh. oh. well then" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "show pass to britney" 		
	

Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x pass" 		
	

Floyd | The pass allows for the person holding it to enter the VIP lounge. Not
Floyd | that it's that useful now when the lounge guard is out of the picture.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga asks, "hm. maybe we need to give the pass to a friend of hers and listen to them talking?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "We also have the 'get satchel from thug' puzzle." 	
			maga says, "maybe she is friends with Norbert or something" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Give the VIP pass to the thug?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Or yeah, maybe Norbert, though I kinda doubt it." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "floor" 		
	

Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "give pass to norbert" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Where'd he go?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "fame" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "give pass to ralph" 		
	

Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "map" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |  Vip     Stage      Hangout
Floyd |
Floyd |  Bar     Floor    HALL OF FAME
Floyd |
Floyd | Arcade  Entrance  Dark corner
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "arcade" 		
	

Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh wait" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Vince and Gus are friends, so..." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "give pass to vincent" 		
	

Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "rrgh" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a VIP pass, a sweater, a handful of coins, and a track
Floyd | jacket, and wearing your street clothes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to vincent" 		
	

Floyd | There's really nothing to discuss with Vincent. It's a small miracle
Floyd | he can form even basic sentences.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "We need another drink." 	
			maga says, "maybe we can sic the sleaze on her" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "give pass to sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | "Care for a pass for the VIP lounge?" you ask and wave the pass in
Floyd | front of the Sleaze. "Would I!" he says delighted. "The rich and the
Floyd | idle are just waiting for a knight in white armor to come save them
Floyd | from boredom," he says, grabs the pass and heads to the lounge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze sits on the couch with Britney who is doing her best to
Floyd | ignore him.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard is lying passed out on one of the sofas.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "ooh" 	
			djfletch says, "aha" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to britney" 		
	

Floyd | "C'mon, Britney. Let's talk about Gus, only for a little while. I'm...
Floyd | uh, really curious about him."
Floyd |
Floyd | "No way! I only talk about my boyfriend with my friends. And we're not
Floyd | friends, Jen."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey there, sister. You look like you would need a man in your life,"
Floyd | the Sleaze suggests to Britney. "Get lost creep," Britney says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "aw, here I was hoping she'd use us as a shield" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to britney" 		
	

Floyd | "C'mon, Britney. Let's talk about Gus, only for a little while. I'm...
Floyd | uh, really curious about him."
Floyd |
Floyd | "No way! I only talk about my boyfriend with my friends. And we're not
Floyd | friends, Jen."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		maga says, "hm. I note that this dries up our source of drinks, too" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | The Sleaze is an obnoxious mix of overconfidence and desperation in
Floyd | its mid-30s. He wears a cheap white suit with large collars and
Floyd | matching shoes. His shirt is unbuttoned halfway down showcasing an
Floyd | uneven patch of chest hair. A thick layer of grease keeps his hair
Floyd | combed back.
Floyd |
Floyd | He's currently working hard to have Britney notice himself.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Nice outfit," the Sleaze says to Britney. "It'll look good on my
Floyd | bedroom floor." She tries to tug her skirt hem lower with little
Floyd | success.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Hm, true." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "So maybe it was just the cola we needed?" 	
			maga says, "I still think we've been clued in to get her drunk" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "yes, it did seem like that" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "go back?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "hall of fame" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to goon" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Like, to a save?" 	
			djfletch says, "just checking if we can tell anyone about Britney now" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to ralph" 		
	

Floyd | "What's going on, Ralph?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Get lost, squirt. There's nothing here for you," he says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Artist hangout (NE corner)
Floyd | The people who are performing in the club usually hang around here by
Floyd | the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus stands here chatting with his posse.
Floyd |
Floyd | A massive loudspeaker is booming tunes next to the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to gus" 		
	

Floyd | "Beat it, kid. We don't have anything to talk about."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "nope" 	
			Nitku says, "It's really fun to watch you puzzle this" 	
			maga says, "my main concern right now is that we need to do something else before we can advance the Britney thread" 	
			maga says, "like find that lens or get at the satchel" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "x stage" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x gus" 		
	

Floyd | Gus, the insult battle champion. He's not that tough. You could beat
Floyd | him, if you were a little bit more well prepared...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch asks, "could we do anything else at the bar now the sleaze has gone?" 	
			djfletch says, "I don't know what though" 	
			Jacqueline says (to djf), "Try it." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "bar" 		
	

Floyd | One of Gus's goons sees you leave and points at you. Gus turns around
Floyd | and sees you with his sweater. "Hey, whatcha think you're doing?
Floyd | That's my shirt, come back with it!" he shouts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Artist hangout (NE corner)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a sweater, a handful of coins, and a track jacket, and
Floyd | wearing your street clothes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "wear sweater" 		
	

Floyd | You put on the sweater.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "wear jacket" 		
	

Floyd | You put the jacket on and close the zipper so that you can't see the
Floyd | sweater under it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "bar" 		
	

Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x barkeep" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the barkeep.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to barkeep" 		
	

Floyd | "Sorry, too busy to chat," the barkeep says and moves on to the next
Floyd | customer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x clubbers" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze sits on the couch with Britney who is doing her best to
Floyd | ignore him.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard is lying passed out on one of the sofas.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "search guard" 		
	

Floyd | In the guard's pocket you find a taser.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oHO" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "x taser" 		
	

Floyd | The hand-held stunning device looks impressive.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze tries to wrap his arm around Britney but she slaps his hand
Floyd | away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "tase sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | (with the taser)
Floyd | You pull the taser from your pocket. "Well hello, beautiful," the
Floyd | Sleaze says and turns to you. "I was just talking with your friend
Floyd | here. I was thnking all three of us could go to my place and" *kZap*
Floyd | "OH my dear GOD WHAT the" *kZap* "that really HURTS" *kZap* "no NOT
Floyd | THERE PLEASE" *kZap* *kZap*
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze staggers away, smoke rising from his head. His limbs twitch
Floyd | as he stumbles back to the bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh wow, Jen. That's really sweet of you!" Britney stands up and gives
Floyd | you an awkward hug. "I think we could be like really good friends,
Floyd | Jen!"
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Thug! Thug!" 	
	olethros arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		Jacqueline says, "Or - oh!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Now we're her friend. I get it." 	
			djfletch says, "hehe" 	
			Jacqueline says, "haha that was great" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "talk to britney" 		
	

Floyd | "So, now that we're friends, how about we talk about, say, Gus?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "I don't know, Jen. Can't we talk about something more important, like
Floyd | makeup or something?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "booze for Jens" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | "No, really, let's talk about Gus. What's his mother like?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yeah, uh... Well, I shouldn't really like talk about that. Gus has
Floyd | said that it might hurt him, somehow. I dunno."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Well, how do we get drinks?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Think that guy's back at the bar and still talking to us?" 	
			maga says (to Jacq), "I doubt he's learned his lesson" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "bar" 		
	

Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oh man" 	
			Jacqueline says, "what an idiot" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Lucky for us, though." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "point at vodka" 		
	

Floyd | You point at the vodka in the menu. "Bartender! One vodka!" the Sleaze
Floyd | declares and takes a stack of bills from his pocket. He counts the sum
Floyd | with grand gestures and pays for the drink. The bartender places the
Floyd | vodka on the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "when a girl tases you it's just her way of saying 'chase me, chase me'" 	
			Jacqueline says, "oh dear" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "vip" 		
	

Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard is lying passed out on one of the sofas.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga asks, "did you take the vodka?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, I didn't - right" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "s. take vodka. n." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "That won't work, maga." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Because it'd be spiked." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take vodka" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "vip" 		
	

Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard is lying passed out on one of the sofas.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "give vodka to britney" 		
	

Floyd | "I can't like drink any booze, Jen! Gus says I tend to blurt out stuff
Floyd | I shouldn't say when I'm drunk," Britney says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "vodka in the coke, then" 	
			Jacqueline says, "She is just smart enough to be annoying." 	
			Jacqueline says (to maga), "You're always cocktailcrafting." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "this game is certainly teaching the Yoof responsible behaviour" 		
	

Floyd | That verb is not used in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "er, ilac" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "point at coke" 		
	

Floyd | You point at the cola in the menu. "Bartender! One cola!" the Sleaze
Floyd | declares and takes a stack of bills from his pocket. He counts the sum
Floyd | with grand gestures and pays for the drink. The bartender places the
Floyd | cola on the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take coke" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I bet your parents were angels, because I would like to..." the
Floyd | Sleaze says and ends the sentence with a short but vomit-inducing
Floyd | gesture show.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "pour vodka into coke" 		
	

Floyd | You pour the vodka into the cola and create black vodka cola.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard is lying passed out on one of the sofas.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "give cola to britney" 		
	

Floyd | "Thanks Jen! It's, like, cola? Right?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Uh, yeah. It's like cola," you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ok, great!" She takes a gulp of the drink. "You know, Jen, we're
Floyd | like, we're like, we're like the BESTESTEST frriends EVER!" she
Floyd | stammers. Worst. Alcohol tolerance. Ever.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "huh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Nice." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to jen" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Also, yay" 	
			maga says, "oops" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to britney" 		
	

Floyd | "Oh, hi Jen! We're just the bestest bee ef efs, aren't we?" She speaks
Floyd | fast and short segments, like a machine gun firing bursts of stupid.
Floyd | "I should like totally do your hair sometime, do you know this totally
Floyd | awesome conditioner..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "...and then I was totally like, 'Like, are you like totally...'"
Floyd |
Floyd | "...then we went for a burger and I said like, 'You know like how many
Floyd | calories those things have like?'..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "...and we went to the aquarium, and Gus's mom just had to drag
Floyd | along..."
Floyd |
Floyd | What? You snap out of the torpor your brain had induced to prevent any
Floyd | permanent damage. "What's that about Gus's momma?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yeah, it was kinda drag but kinda funny too when she accidentally
Floyd | slipped into the dolphin pool. But scary too. Anyway, I had this
Floyd | totally cool sweater on I bought the other day and..."
Floyd |
Floyd | That's it! That would like totally work! Er... gah, must get out of
Floyd | here before your wits are completely corrupted.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Wow. Three points!" 	
			maga says, "okay, so if we can't read the tag until we're onstage, that leaves the satchel" 	
			Jacqueline says, "So, it has something to do with the rap, I guess." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "show sweater to britney" 		
	

Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga asks, "hmm. stick it down with the gum?" 	
			maga asks, "how can we get the gum off, then?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a taser and a handful of coins, and wearing a sweater,
Floyd | your street clothes, and a track jacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh - right. The gum." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "With the dude's lens?" 	
			djfletch asks, "I suppose the VIP pass is lost now?" 	
			maga says, "we are a total jerk" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "floor" 		
	

Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x rose" 		
	

Floyd | The compass rose painted on the ceiling makes it easy to know your
Floyd | bearings. You are now at the center of the club.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get gum with taser" 		
	

Floyd | You can't scrape the gum with the taser.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "scrape gum with coin" 		
	

Floyd | You can't scrape the gum with the coins.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Why are we a total jerk, maga?" 	
			maga says, "we're spiking everybody in creation and now we're going to use some poor guy's glasses to scrape gum off a table" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, there is that." 	
			maga says, "life is hard on the block, yo" 	
			Jacqueline says, "And don't forget we tazed someone." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "x gum" 		
	

Floyd | The gum is moist and sticky.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take sweater" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take gum with sweater" 		
	

Floyd | While you hold no love for Gus's possessions, the gum would just get
Floyd | smudged into the fabric and it'd never come off.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Find the lens, people." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "search floor" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "We looked under the juke, what about the arcade games?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "arcade" 		
	

Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "look under plant" 		
	

Floyd | (searching the plant)
Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "look under machines" 		
	

Floyd | (searching the arcade machines)
Floyd | There's nothing to find from the machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "tase vincent" 		
	

Floyd | (with the taser)
Floyd | Vincent doesn't deserve zapping.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "says you" 	
			djfletch says, "maybe the bouncer has it" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entrance (southern side)
Floyd | This is where you enter and leave the club.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bouncer is standing next to the door with his arms crossed.
Floyd |
Floyd | You spot a thermostat mounted on the wall next to the doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to bouncer" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing you really want to say to him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x bouncer" 		
	

Floyd | The bouncer doesn't look like he's in the perfect job for him, being
Floyd | quite scrawny actually.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "tase bouncer" 		
	

Floyd | (with the taser)
Floyd | The bouncer doesn't deserve zapping.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "tase me" 		
	

Floyd | (with the taser)
Floyd | The situation is not that dire yet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dark corner (SE corner)
Floyd | The sharp spotlights in this corner of the club create dark and gloomy
Floyd | shadows around the tables.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe Mahma sits behind a table holding a cigar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "look under table" 		
	

Floyd | (searching the corner table)
Floyd | There is nothing on the corner table.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "look under table" 		
	

Floyd | (searching the corner table)
Floyd | There is nothing on the corner table.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to joe" 		
	

Floyd | "Will you teach me the crane kick now?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't be daft, girl."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "hehe" 	
			Jacqueline says, "yay" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "map" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |  Vip     Stage      Hangout
Floyd |
Floyd |  Bar     Floor    Hall of Fame
Floyd |
Floyd | Arcade  Entrance  DARK CORNER
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of Nitku), "We're still okay, right?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "hall of fame" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is here, busy searching his missing lens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.

		Jacqueline says, "It worries me that the geek is gone." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert goes west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Doing great" 	
			maga says, "oho, there's Norbert" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "look under jukebox" 		
	

Floyd | (searching the jukebox)
Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "search" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to search?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Remember that you can navigate also by typing NPC names, so if you need Norbert while he's wandering about you can use that to find him" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, yeah. Right." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "norbert" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "uh" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "norbert" 		
	

Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is standing here near the dance floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "it was prompting for search" 	
			Nitku says, "right" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "talk to norbert" 		
	

Floyd | "Where do you think the lens went?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, it could be anywhere! Most likely it rolled under something."
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert tries to look under the table. "Ow, my back," he complains.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "look under stage" 		
	

Floyd | (searching the stage)
Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga asks, "hmm. what haven't we looked under?" 	
			maga says, "I think we've only got the hangout and the bar left" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "bar" 		
	

Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "look under chalkboard" 		
	

Floyd | (searching the drinks menu)
Floyd | The drinks menu is out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze dry-humps a bar stool.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "look under bar" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "look under stool" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "look under rock" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "then where did he crawl out from? hyuk hyuk" 	
			Jacqueline says, "The sleaze is squicking me out. Well done." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "hangout" 		
	

Floyd | Artist hangout (NE corner)
Floyd | The people who are performing in the club usually hang around here by
Floyd | the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus stands here chatting with his posse.
Floyd |
Floyd | A massive loudspeaker is booming tunes next to the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "look under loudspeaker" 		
	

Floyd | (searching the speaker)
Floyd | Under the speaker near the wall you spot a bulging glass object. It
Floyd | can't be anything else than the lens from Norbert's glasses!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku My goal in life is to squick people out 		maga says, "score" 	
			Nitku says, "ilac" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "take lens" 		
	

Floyd | You can't quite reach far enough under the speaker to get the lens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "push speaker" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "kick a hole in the speaker" 		
	

Floyd | That verb is not used in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "turn the music up - maybe it will vibrate more" 	
			maga says, "righty ho" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "hall of fame" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "turn knob to high" 		
	

Floyd | You turn the music up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "hangout" 		
	

Floyd | Artist hangout (NE corner)
Floyd | The people who are performing in the club usually hang around here by
Floyd | the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | A thick lens lies under the loudspeaker, just out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus stands here chatting with his posse.
Floyd |
Floyd | A massive loudspeaker is booming tunes next to the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "push speaker" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take lens" 		
	

Floyd | You can't quite reach far enough under the speaker to get the lens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "hrm" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a taser and a handful of coins, and wearing a sweater,
Floyd | your street clothes, and a track jacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "it has to be something to do with the volume, surely" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I know! We can get something long and put some gum on the end of it and get the lens out - oh wait." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "x speaker" 		
	

Floyd | The loudspeaker booms the tunes in deafening volume. Every bass beat
Floyd | makes the ground tremble slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Maybe that's it, yeah." 	
			maga says, "maybe we need music with more bass" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "hall of fame" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x jukebox" 		
	

Floyd | The jukebox looks like a retro vinyl player but under the hood it
Floyd | plays MP3s like everything else. The machine controls all the music
Floyd | playing in the club, so when somebody chooses a new song, the whole
Floyd | club has to listen to that.
Floyd |
Floyd | The buttons are labeled "rap", "r&b", "jazz", "rock", "techno", and
Floyd | something that has most of the letters scraped off, leaving only
Floyd | "ass". The button labeled "rap" is currently selected.
Floyd |
Floyd | The jukebox is operated by inserting coins into the slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "put coin in jukebox" 		
	

Floyd | The coin tumbles inside the machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "press techno" 		
	

Floyd | You push the "techno" button and a steady stream of low
Floyd | thump-thump-thump beats fill the air. The "rap" button pops back up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "hangout" 		
	

Floyd | Artist hangout (NE corner)
Floyd | The people who are performing in the club usually hang around here by
Floyd | the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | A thick lens lies under the loudspeaker, just out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus stands here chatting with his posse.
Floyd |
Floyd | A massive loudspeaker is booming tunes next to the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | The loud bass tones make the lens under the speaker bounce up and
Floyd | down. At the same time it moves gradually more and more away from the
Floyd | wall until it's to your reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take lens" 		
	

Floyd | You reach under the speaker and grab the lens.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "cool" 	
			maga says, "big fish little fish cardboard box" 	
			Jacqueline says, "clever" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x lens" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the lens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to maga), "heehee" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "floor" 		
	

Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is standing here near the dance floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert searches the table carefully but finds nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "look through lens" 		
	

Floyd | The world looks distorted through the lens. And huge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "look at tag through lens" 		
	

Floyd | Through the lens the text on the tag would be large enough to read,
Floyd | but it's too dark here to make out the letters.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert searches the table carefully but finds nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take gum with lens" 		
	

Floyd | You can't scrape the gum with the lens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "nooooo" 	
			Jacqueline says, "NOOOOOOOOOO" 	
			maga says, "I suppose we could be nice" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "give lens to norbert" 		
	

Floyd | That's a nice thing to do, but the lens could be useful yet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert tries to look under the table. "Ow, my back," he complains.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Maybe we - yeah" 	
			maga says, "or not" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Perhaps we use it to focus light and burn something." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "What else are lenses good for?" 	
			djfletch says, "maybe for reading the tag, but we need light as well" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Hm, good point. Might be tiny print or something." 	
			djfletch asks, "can we get the VIP pass back somehow to use as a scraper?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "vip" 		
	

Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard is lying passed out on one of the sofas.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "search couch" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "search sofa" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing useful hidden in the sofas anymore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "Add couch as a synonym, please." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "ask britney for pass" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "let's go and tase the sleaze some more" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard is lying passed out on one of the sofas.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "yeah, I wrote that down" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Thanks. :)" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "tase sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | (with the taser)
Floyd | You take the taser and thrust it in the Sleaze's ribs. "YeeOW! That's
Floyd | way too kinky for my tastes!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "point at coke" 		
	

Floyd | You point at the cola in the menu. "Bartender! One cola!" the Sleaze
Floyd | declares and takes a stack of bills from his pocket. He counts the sum
Floyd | with grand gestures and pays for the drink. The bartender places the
Floyd | cola on the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "drink coke" 		
	

Floyd | You can't drink it.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I bet your parents were angels, because I would like to..." the
Floyd | Sleaze says and ends the sentence with a short but vomit-inducing
Floyd | gesture show.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "oops" 	
			djfletch says, "I was wondering if an empty glass would be any use" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a lens, a taser, and a handful of coins, and wearing a
Floyd | sweater, your street clothes, and a track jacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze licks a toothpick from his martini slowly from end to end,
Floyd | all the while looking you straight in the eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take cola" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "break it" 		
	

Floyd | There's no reason to attack the cola.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "drink cola" 		
	

Floyd | You can't drink it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | "Yo momma's so ugly, xyzzy..." No, that's not gonna work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "nice" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "plover" 		
	

Floyd | That verb is not used in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey sweet-lips, can I buy you a drink? Just point at what you want
Floyd | from the menu and" -- he pauses to make a tongue-clicking and akimbo
Floyd | finger guns -- "it's yours."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "try plugh" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "plugh" 		
	

Floyd | A hollow voice says, "Yo momma's so fat she don't fit in Z-machine."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "yay" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "plover" 		
	

Floyd | That verb is not used in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "aw" 	
			maga says, "grmfrgr where is my scraper" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "hall of fame" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get picture" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the Missy Maestro portrait, the Gus portrait, the
Floyd | Doc Stockholm portrait, the Hetty R portrait, the Slick Joe Mittens
Floyd | portrait, or the missing portrait?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "gus" 		
	

Floyd | The Gus portrait is out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get missy" 		
	

Floyd | The Missy Maestro portrait is out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x missing" 		
	

Floyd | The first portrait is missing. It used to be the picture of Joe Mahma.
Floyd | The empty frame is a memorial of his defamation.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x hetty r" 		
	

Floyd | In the picture there's a thin older woman with a scarf around her
Floyd | head. "Hetty had time for the art even with three kids to feed. Just
Floyd | like Yo Momma who has three chins to feed."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x missy maestro" 		
	

Floyd | The portrait is of a serious-looking girl with a collar shirt and
Floyd | blonde hair combed back. Below it reads: "Missy Maestro could command
Floyd | words like an orchestra, but nobody could command Yo Momma away from
Floyd | that third bucket of chicken."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x doc stockholm" 		
	

Floyd | The guy in the portrait wears a white jacket and rubber gloves. It
Floyd | reads: "Doc could tie your intestines to a knot with a single quip.
Floyd | Too bad for Yo Momma that he isn't a cosmetic surgeon."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x slick joe" 		
	

Floyd | The picture depicts a young bald guy with tattoos and hip hop clothes.
Floyd | The text says: "Slick Joe had his rhymes and his wits of which he let
Floyd | everyone have their share. Yo Momma has her tub-o-lard and that she
Floyd | never shares."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x gus" 		
	

Floyd | Gus, that smug twit. The inscription reads: "They say to beat Gus in
Floyd | his game is an impossible task, but not as hard as raising a flag on
Floyd | Mount Yo Momma."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get frame" 		
	

Floyd | The missing portrait is out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "break gus" 		
	

Floyd | The Gus portrait is out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "throw taser at gus" 		
	

Floyd | Futile.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "hint" 		
	

Floyd | That verb is not used in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Did we tase the thug?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I guess we did." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "tase thug" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "tase goon" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "tase Ralph" 		
	

Floyd | (with the taser)
Floyd | Ralph doesn't deserve zapping.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "I'??ll add those too" 	
			maga says, "but violence solves all problems" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "taze ralph" 		
	

Floyd | (with the taser)
Floyd | Ralph doesn't deserve zapping.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Okay, just checking that it took taze or tase." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Hrm." 	
			Nitku asks, "Do you need a gentle hint?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I am not opposed if it is gentle. Others may differ in this opinion." 	
			maga says, "I'd like one, yes" 	
			djfletch asks, "yup, I don't have any ideas just now. Are we right that we need to find a scraper?" 	
			Nitku says, "First (although this doesn't solve anything), you can challenge Gus at this point" 	
			Nitku says, "(that just collects points you have already earned)" 	
			maga says, "yay, we can scrape off the gum with the shards of glass bottles that people throw at us" 	
			djfletch asks, "ok, shall we try it?" 	
			maga says, "okay, let's give it a shot" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "stage" 		
	

Floyd | You climb on the stage. The music pauses and an announcement booms
Floyd | from the speakers: "We haaave a challenger!"
Floyd |
Floyd | [press space to continue]
Floyd |

		
	maga pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | A crowd starts gathering on the dance floor. The anticipation of a
Floyd | battle is thick in the air.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Our challenger tonight is Jen, a local girl who is taking on the
Floyd | current champion, Gus!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus trots on the stage, clapping his hands, working the crowd. The
Floyd | masses cheer and yell his name.
Floyd |
Floyd | "It takes three wins to beat the prevailing champion. With no
Floyd | victories so far she still has a long road ahead of her!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus stomps on his side of the stage and turns to face you. The crowd
Floyd | goes silent.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so stupid she needs a dictionary to read the alphabet!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Here the quip comes, all ready to whip Gus's ass. "Yo momma's so fat
Floyd | she fell into the whale pool and the staff rescued the whale by
Floyd | mistake."
Floyd |
Floyd | You can practically hear Gus's jaw fall on the floor. "Yo... Yo... Yo
Floyd | momma's so ugly because her face is so ugly..."
Floyd |
Floyd | The crowd is cheering, and they're cheering for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "The challenger wins! She is now one third on her way to becoming the
Floyd | champion! Give a big hand for Jen everybody!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Beginner's luck," Gus mutters when you step down the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [press space to continue]
Floyd |

		maga says, "hm. so it seems unlikely that we'll be able to read the tag onstage" 	
			maga says, "so in addition to needing a scraper we now need light" 	
	djfletch pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is standing here near the dance floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "yup looks like we don't get to stay on the stage" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entrance (southern side)
Floyd | This is where you enter and leave the club.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bouncer is standing next to the door with his arms crossed.
Floyd |
Floyd | You spot a thermostat mounted on the wall next to the doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Are you sure you want to quit?

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "no" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "bar" 		
	

Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | The Sleaze is an obnoxious mix of overconfidence and desperation in
Floyd | its mid-30s. He wears a cheap white suit with large collars and
Floyd | matching shoes. His shirt is unbuttoned halfway down showcasing an
Floyd | uneven patch of chest hair. A thick layer of grease keeps his hair
Floyd | combed back.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert arrives from the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "ask sleaze for light" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "map" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |  Vip     Stage      Hangout
Floyd |
Floyd |  BAR     Floor    Hall of Fame
Floyd |
Floyd | Arcade  Entrance  Dark corner
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "joe had a cigar" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Did he?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "dark corner" 		
	

Floyd | Dark corner (SE corner)
Floyd | The sharp spotlights in this corner of the club create dark and gloomy
Floyd | shadows around the tables.
Floyd |
Floyd | Joe Mahma sits behind a table holding a cigar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oho" 	
			maga says, "that is hardly a light source, but there are spotlights" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get cigar" 		
	

Floyd | "I don't think you're old enough to smoke," Joe says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x spotlights" 		
	

Floyd | The spotlights cover the tables in sharp light and at the same time
Floyd | leaving unlit areas in shadows.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "look at tag" 		
	

Floyd | It's too dark to make out what it says on the tag. It looks important,
Floyd | or at least as important as a clothes tag ever can.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "put sweater on table" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking it off)
Floyd | (first taking off the jacket)
Floyd | You put the sweater on the corner table. The spotlight lights it
Floyd | brightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "aha" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "x tag with lens" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to examine the tag.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Why did you not think of that five million turns ago, maga?!" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "look at tag through lens" 		
	

Floyd | With sufficient light and magnification you can easily make out what
Floyd | it says on the tag. Washing instructions... wash separately... may
Floyd | release color... made for Cheap-O-Mart...
Floyd |
Floyd | Wait, Cheap-O-Mart? Where they sell crap and imported knick-knacks to
Floyd | poor people?
Floyd |
Floyd | Inspiration strikes you like a lightning. Gus, you're going down.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku exclaims, "Hooray!" 	
			djfletch says, "woo" 	
			Jacqueline says, "STAGE! STAGE! STAGE!" 	
			maga says, "let's throw down" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "stage" 		
	

Floyd | You climb on the stage. The music pauses and an announcement booms
Floyd | from the speakers: "We haaave a challenger!"
Floyd |
Floyd | [press space to continue]
Floyd |

		
	maga pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | A crowd starts gathering on the dance floor. The anticipation of a
Floyd | battle is thick in the air.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Our challenger tonight is Jen, a local girl who is taking on the
Floyd | current champion, Gus!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus trots on the stage, clapping his hands, working the crowd. The
Floyd | masses cheer and yell his name.
Floyd |
Floyd | "She has succeeded in one battle, but was it just a stroke of luck?
Floyd | We'll soon find out -- our challenger needs two more victories to win
Floyd | the championship!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus stomps on his side of the stage and turns to face you. The crowd
Floyd | goes silent.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so old she had a pet dodo!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Without blinking you look him straight in the eye and say: "Yo momma's
Floyd | so poor she shops for yo rags at the Cheap-O-Mart."
Floyd |
Floyd | The crowd gasps. Gus's face turns white. "I... Your... Yo momma's so
Floyd | fat everyone says she's really fat!" he stammers. The crowd hesitates,
Floyd | as if not knowing what happened. Then they start booing.
Floyd |
Floyd | "The challenger wins again! Uuun-be-lievable! That's two wins for her
Floyd | and she is only one victory away from becoming the new champion!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus is looking considerably nervous. He avoids eye contact when you
Floyd | walk past him and into the cheering crowd.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [press space to continue]
Floyd |

		
	maga pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 23 out of a possible 35, in 333 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your score consists of:
Floyd |   1 point for finding coins
Floyd |   1 point for turning the heat up
Floyd |   1 point for stealing Gus's sweater
Floyd |   1 point for drugging the guard
Floyd |   1 point for finding the VIP pass
Floyd |   1 point for making friends with Britney
Floyd |   3 points for learning about Gus's momma's mishap at the aquarium
Floyd |   1 point for salvaging the lens
Floyd |   5 points for comparing Gus's momma to a large sea mammal
Floyd |   3 points for finding out Gus wears crappy clothing
Floyd |   5 points for revealing Gus's momma shops at Cheap-O-Mart.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "so, gum" 	
			djfletch says, "we could give Norbert his lens back" 	
			maga says, "yes" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "norbert" 		
	

Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is here, busy searching his missing lens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert goes north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is here, busy searching his missing lens.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "give lens to norbert" 		
	

Floyd | "I found your missing lens, Norbert."
Floyd |
Floyd | His eyes light up. "Oh! Oh, thank you! I've been looking everywhere!"
Floyd | He takes the lens, snaps it into the frames and attaches it with a
Floyd | piece of white tape. "Thanks, Jen," he says and prances off.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "norbert" 		
	

Floyd | That verb is not used in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "I suppose he left and is of no further use to us. Dag." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "norbert" 		
	

Floyd | That verb is not used in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get poster" 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "ping" 		maga says, "uh-oh" 	
			djfletch says, "hmm" 	
	maga pushes the green 'space' button. 		Jacqueline says, "um" 	
			Nitku says, "Good thing you just saved." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		maga says, "looks like we killed it" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Floyd is gone, though." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "%quit" 		
	Floyd says, "game ended by request of maga." 		Jacqueline says, "Oh! Phew." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "load yomomma" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so old she had a pet dodo!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Your heart is pounding and you find it hard to breathe. You didn't
Floyd | supect that the quips would hit this hard in real situation. Focus.
Floyd | Focus!
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so fat she has a lot of weight..."
Floyd |
Floyd | Oh man. You didn't just say that. You did. Oh man.
Floyd |
Floyd | The crowd starts booing and whistling. It's over. You blew it. Gus
Floyd | grins like a retard who has just plucked the last leg off a spider.
Floyd | You're not sure that you can find it in you to challenge him again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Raising the Flag on Mount Yo Momma
Floyd | Interactive insult battle by Juhana Leinonen
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100101 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | This game is free software. Type LICENSE for details or ABOUT for game
Floyd | info.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You're standing dumbfounded and humiliated on the stage of the Compass
Floyd | Club. There's nothing left to do than to swallow your defeat and climb
Floyd | down the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "restore cf4" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to restore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga asks, "how far back are we?" 	
			djfletch says, "only a few moves" 	
			djfletch says, "after we went on stage the second time I think" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 23 out of a possible 35, in 333 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your score consists of:
Floyd |   1 point for finding coins
Floyd |   1 point for turning the heat up
Floyd |   1 point for stealing Gus's sweater
Floyd |   1 point for drugging the guard
Floyd |   1 point for finding the VIP pass
Floyd |   1 point for making friends with Britney
Floyd |   3 points for learning about Gus's momma's mishap at the aquarium
Floyd |   1 point for salvaging the lens
Floyd |   5 points for comparing Gus's momma to a large sea mammal
Floyd |   3 points for finding out Gus wears crappy clothing
Floyd |   5 points for revealing Gus's momma shops at Cheap-O-Mart.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "okay then" 	
			maga says, "still with the scraper search" 	
			maga says, "or we could go and hassle Gus a bit" 	
			djfletch says, "it died when I tried to get the poster" 	
			djfletch says, "so I hope we don't need that" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well." 	
			Nitku says, "You don't" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I say we try that one more time, unless - oh, okay. Nevermind." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "hangout" 		
	

Floyd | Artist hangout (NE corner)
Floyd | The people who are performing in the club usually hang around here by
Floyd | the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus stands here chatting with his posse.
Floyd |
Floyd | A massive loudspeaker is booming tunes next to the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x gus" 		
	

Floyd | Gus, the insult battle champion. He's not that tough. You could beat
Floyd | him, if you were a little bit more well prepared...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "hm, no change here" 	
			Nitku asks, "Do you want the gentle nudge you didn't use?" 	
			maga says, "personally, yes" 	
			djfletch says, "yes, probably need one" 	
			Jacqueline says, "mmkay" 	
			Nitku says, "Ok, here comes: The Sleaze is part of the solution." 	
			maga asks, "we use his lapels to scrape off the gum?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "bar" 		
	

Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | The Sleaze is an obnoxious mix of overconfidence and desperation in
Floyd | its mid-30s. He wears a cheap white suit with large collars and
Floyd | matching shoes. His shirt is unbuttoned halfway down showcasing an
Floyd | uneven patch of chest hair. A thick layer of grease keeps his hair
Floyd | combed back.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take collar" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x suit" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "touch grease" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x chalkboard" 		
	

Floyd | The menu shows they have cola, tonic, gin, wine, beer, and vodka in
Floyd | their selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch asks, "have we tried giving drinks to the goon?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think we did." 	
			Jacqueline says, "It said we decided not to at the last second or whatever, iirc." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I could go back and look, or we could just try again." 	
			djfletch says, "we could dissolve the gum in vodka" 	
			maga says, "that would defeat our purpose" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey sweet-lips, can I buy you a drink? Just point at what you want
Floyd | from the menu and" -- he pauses to make a tongue-clicking and akimbo
Floyd | finger guns -- "it's yours."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "point at beer" 		
	

Floyd | You point at the beer in the menu. "Bartender! One beer!" the Sleaze
Floyd | declares and takes a stack of bills from his pocket. He counts the sum
Floyd | with grand gestures and pays for the drink. The bartender places the
Floyd | beer on the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get beer" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "pour beer on gum" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "scrape gum with beer" 		
	

Floyd | You can't scrape the gum with the beer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "give beer to ralph" 		
	

Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is leaning on the counter, eyeing you and giving an
Floyd | occasional wink.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "drink beer" 		
	

Floyd | You can't drink it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "drink beer" 		
	

Floyd | You can't drink it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "ask sleaze for shoe" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x beer" 		
	

Floyd | It's like liquid bread, so it must be healty.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Why don't you know who an' you know who go you know where with you
Floyd | know what an' do you know what using you know what?" the Sleaze
Floyd | suggests. You do your best to ignore him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "healty => healthy" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "throw beer at sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | You splash the beer on the Sleaze.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Playing hard to get is see," the Sleaze winks with the beer dripping
Floyd | down his face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "thanks" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "wink" 		
	

Floyd | That verb is not used in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "and another typo! I'm on a roll" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "search sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | You're not very good at picking pockets.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a glass of beer, a glass of cola, a lens, a taser, a
Floyd | handful of coins, and a track jacket, and wearing your street clothes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "show taser to sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is here, busy searching his missing lens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch asks, "norbert?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Why do we still have the lens?" 	
			Nitku says, "You didn't give the lens back after you restored" 	
			Jacqueline says, "We didn't - right" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "give lens to norbert" 		
	

Floyd | "I found your missing lens, Norbert."
Floyd |
Floyd | His eyes light up. "Oh! Oh, thank you! I've been looking everywhere!"
Floyd | He takes the lens, snaps it into the frames and attaches it with a
Floyd | piece of white tape. "Thanks, Jen," he says and prances off.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "give beer to vincent" 		
	

Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "still don't think that helps us much" 	
			Jacqueline says, "An alternative solution would be to get tape from Norbert, perhaps." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "But I don't think that works. He disappears, right?" 	
			djfletch says, "we could get Britney more drunk maybe" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "vip" 		
	

Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard is lying passed out on one of the sofas.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "give beer to britney" 		maga asks, "eep, again?" 	
			djfletch says, "aieee" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "ping" 		Jacqueline says, "Wonder if this is Floyd or something in Nitku's code." 	
			Jacqueline says, "How close are we to the end, Nitku? Pretty close, I suppose." 	
			Nitku says, "There shouldn't be anything special about those commands." 	
			Jacqueline says, "mmkay" 	
			Nitku says, "Yeah, you're really close" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "%quit" 		
	Floyd says, "game ended by request of maga." 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "%quit" 		
	Floyd says (to Jacqueline), "Floyd isn't playing any game right now." 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "load yomomma" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so fat when she gets up on the wrong side of the bed it's
Floyd | because she has to use the spare pulley!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Your heart is pounding and you find it hard to breathe. You didn't
Floyd | supect that the quips would hit this hard in real situation. Focus.
Floyd | Focus!
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so stupid she has a low IQ..."
Floyd |
Floyd | Oh man. You didn't just say that. You did. Oh man.
Floyd |
Floyd | The crowd starts booing and whistling. It's over. You blew it. Gus
Floyd | grins like a retard who has just plucked the last leg off a spider.
Floyd | You're not sure that you can find it in you to challenge him again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Raising the Flag on Mount Yo Momma
Floyd | Interactive insult battle by Juhana Leinonen
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100101 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | This game is free software. Type LICENSE for details or ABOUT for game
Floyd | info.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You're standing dumbfounded and humiliated on the stage of the Compass
Floyd | Club. There's nothing left to do than to swallow your defeat and climb
Floyd | down the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "norbert" 		
	

Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is here, busy searching his missing lens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "give lens to norbert" 		
	

Floyd | "I found your missing lens, Norbert."
Floyd |
Floyd | His eyes light up. "Oh! Oh, thank you! I've been looking everywhere!"
Floyd | He takes the lens, snaps it into the frames and attaches it with a
Floyd | piece of white tape. "Thanks, Jen," he says and prances off.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "and now he's gone entirely, I think" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "vip" 		
	

Floyd | VIP lounge (NW corner)
Floyd | The area is reserved to those with VIP passes. There are cushy red
Floyd | sofas to sit on and you don't have to worry about drunken idiots
Floyd | crashing your table.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard is lying passed out on one of the sofas.
Floyd |
Floyd | Britney, the bimbo girlfriend of Gus, sits on a couch looking bored.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to britney" 		
	

Floyd | She seems to be busy talking, not really paying attention to who is
Floyd | listening. It's unlikely she'll blurt out any more gems.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "search guard" 		
	

Floyd | You don't find anything else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "search britney" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		Nitku says, "ack" 	
			Jacqueline says, "What - oh, man, timing." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, crud. I guess something's up and we should definitely let Jota know." 	
			Nitku says, "I wonder if the game leaks memory or something." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "%quit" 		
	Floyd says, "game ended by request of maga." 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	Floyd says (to maga), "Floyd doesn't know that trick." 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "load yomomma" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so fat when they take aerial photos they have to ask her
Floyd | to move out of the way!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Your heart is pounding and you find it hard to breathe. You didn't
Floyd | supect that the quips would hit this hard in real situation. Focus.
Floyd | Focus!
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so ugly because her face is so ugly..."
Floyd |
Floyd | Oh man. You didn't just say that. You did. Oh man.
Floyd |
Floyd | The crowd starts booing and whistling. It's over. You blew it. Gus
Floyd | grins like a retard who has just plucked the last leg off a spider.
Floyd | You're not sure that you can find it in you to challenge him again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Raising the Flag on Mount Yo Momma
Floyd | Interactive insult battle by Juhana Leinonen
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100101 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | This game is free software. Type LICENSE for details or ABOUT for game
Floyd | info.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You're standing dumbfounded and humiliated on the stage of the Compass
Floyd | Club. There's nothing left to do than to swallow your defeat and climb
Floyd | down the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "norbert" 		
	

Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert is here, busy searching his missing lens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | Norbert searches the plant carefully but finds nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "give lens to norbert" 		
	

Floyd | "I found your missing lens, Norbert."
Floyd |
Floyd | His eyes light up. "Oh! Oh, thank you! I've been looking everywhere!"
Floyd | He takes the lens, snaps it into the frames and attaches it with a
Floyd | piece of white tape. "Thanks, Jen," he says and prances off.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku asks, "Want a second hint?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "cf6" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "please" 	
			Nitku says, "Another NPC is part of the solution, too." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Who have we got?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Vincent, the groupies..." 	
			maga says, "maybe we could get Vincent to beat on the sleaze" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "arcade" 		
	

Floyd | You are already there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "insult vincent" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey Vincent," you say. "Word on the street is that yo momma's so ugly
Floyd | that people say she doesn't look good."
Floyd |
Floyd | Vincent stops in his tracks. You can hear gears turning in his head.
Floyd | He turns around, grabs you by the collar and lifts you in the air.
Floyd | "Who's been sayin' that? Talk ya little punk!"
Floyd |
Floyd | ?

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | "The greasehair over there? He's goin' to be picking his teeth from
Floyd | the floor in about five seconds," Vincent barks and storms into the
Floyd | bar. You witness a gruesome act that includes screaming, punching, and
Floyd | unhealthy amount of excruciating pain. You almost feel sorry for the
Floyd | Sleaze. Almost.
Floyd |
Floyd | Vincent storms back, shaking his head. "What a weasel," he mutters and
Floyd | returns to his game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "bar" 		
	

Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is lying face down on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze picks himself up from the floor and sways back to the
Floyd | counter. "Sheez, I wonder what that guy's problem was," he mutters.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | The Sleaze is an obnoxious mix of overconfidence and desperation in
Floyd | its mid-30s. He wears a cheap white suit with large collars and
Floyd | matching shoes. His shirt is unbuttoned halfway down showcasing an
Floyd | uneven patch of chest hair. A thick layer of grease keeps his hair
Floyd | combed back.
Floyd | He looks quite ruffled after the Vincent incident.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey sweet-lips, can I buy you a drink? Just point at what you want
Floyd | from the menu and" -- he pauses to make a tongue-clicking and akimbo
Floyd | finger guns -- "it's yours."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Maybe an extra line break there." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Before 'He looks quite ruffled'" 	
			Nitku says, "yeah" 	
			maga asks, "maybe he needs a drink now?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "point at beer" 		
	

Floyd | You point at the beer in the menu. "Bartender! One beer!" the Sleaze
Floyd | declares and takes a stack of bills from his pocket. He counts the sum
Floyd | with grand gestures and pays for the drink. The bartender places the
Floyd | beer on the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take beer" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "give beer to sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | At the last moment you decide not to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "hug sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | You. Would. Rather. Die.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "arcade" 		
	

Floyd | Arcade corner (SW corner)
Floyd | In this corner of the club there's a collection of arcade machines.
Floyd | This is where all the tough kids like to hang out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Speaking of tough kids, Vincent is hacking away on one of the
Floyd | machines.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a tall plant standing in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "insult vincent" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey Vincent," you say. "Word on the street is that yo momma's so fat
Floyd | she weighs a lot."
Floyd |
Floyd | Vincent stops in his tracks. You can hear gears turning in his head.
Floyd | He turns around, grabs you by the collar and lifts you in the air.
Floyd | "Who's been sayin' that? Talk ya little punk!"
Floyd |
Floyd | ?

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "sleaze" 		
	

Floyd | "That smug bastard again? He's goin' to be picking his teeth from the
Floyd | floor in about five seconds," Vincent barks and storms into the bar.
Floyd | You witness a gruesome act that includes screaming, punching, and
Floyd | unhealthy amount of excruciating pain. You almost feel sorry for the
Floyd | Sleaze. Almost.
Floyd |
Floyd | Vincent storms back, shaking his head. "What a weasel," he mutters and
Floyd | returns to his game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "bar" 		
	

Floyd | Bar (western side)
Floyd | A club wouldn't be a club if it didn't have a bar. The selection is
Floyd | written on a chalkboard behind the counter next to an educational
Floyd | poster.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a business card lying on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze is lying face down on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | The barkeep is busy serving drinks to thirsty clubbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Sleaze picks himself up from the floor and sways back to the
Floyd | counter. "I guess some people just can't handle my good looks," he
Floyd | mutters.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "AHA" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "take card" 		
	

Floyd | Taken. The card must have fallen from the Sleaze's pocket when he fell
Floyd | to the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x card" 		Nitku says, "argh" 	
			maga says (to Jacq), "just in time, it appears" 	
	DavidW arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		DavidW says, "I'm baaaack." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "%quit" 		
	Floyd says, "game ended by request of maga." 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "load yomomma" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so fat when she went to the beach Greenpeace tried to
Floyd | throw her back into the ocean!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Your heart is pounding and you find it hard to breathe. You didn't
Floyd | supect that the quips would hit this hard in real situation. Focus.
Floyd | Focus!
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so ugly that people say she doesn't look good..."
Floyd |
Floyd | Oh man. You didn't just say that. You did. Oh man.
Floyd |
Floyd | The crowd starts booing and whistling. It's over. You blew it. Gus
Floyd | grins like a retard who has just plucked the last leg off a spider.
Floyd | You're not sure that you can find it in you to challenge him again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Raising the Flag on Mount Yo Momma
Floyd | Interactive insult battle by Juhana Leinonen
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100101 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | This game is free software. Type LICENSE for details or ABOUT for game
Floyd | info.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You're standing dumbfounded and humiliated on the stage of the Compass
Floyd | Club. There's nothing left to do than to swallow your defeat and climb
Floyd | down the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x card" 		
	

Floyd | (first picking it up)
Floyd | Taken. The card must have fallen from the Sleaze's pocket when he fell
Floyd | to the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | It reads "Sleazeball McDouchebag, Junior Sales Assistant, Johnson's
Floyd | Used Cars and Auto Parts."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "floor" 		
	

Floyd | Dance floor (center of the club)
Floyd | This is the center of the Compass Club. Most people don't orient
Floyd | themselves in relation to compass directions, but here it's more than
Floyd | natural. A huge compass rose is painted to the ceiling and the
Floyd | abbreviations of cardinal directions are painted on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | To north there's the stage where you can challenge Gus by just
Floyd | climbing on to it. The club continues in every other direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "scrape gum with card" 		
	

Floyd | You scrape the gum off. It's now on the business card.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf8" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "hall of fame" 		
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "wow. 'scrape'?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "put gum on rap" 		
	

Floyd | You stick the bubblegum in and around the rap button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "put coin in jukebox" 		Jacqueline says (to DW), "Welcome back. Turns out we're only playing Nitku's game today, as it's pretty full-length." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "push classical" 		DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "ok" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Also, we're very near the end, so you might not wanna watch." 	
			maga says, "rrgh, there it goes" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Because you'd enjoy this one, methinks." 	
			Jacqueline says (to maga), "Be persistent!" 	
			Nitku says, "And Floyd is acting up" 	
			DavidW asks (of Jacqueline), "so, I should go?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "%quit" 		
	Floyd says, "game ended by request of maga." 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "load yomomma" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so fat she bought two tents and a coil of rope to make
Floyd | herself a bikini top!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Your heart is pounding and you find it hard to breathe. You didn't
Floyd | supect that the quips would hit this hard in real situation. Focus.
Floyd | Focus!
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so stupid she has a low IQ..."
Floyd |
Floyd | Oh man. You didn't just say that. You did. Oh man.
Floyd |
Floyd | The crowd starts booing and whistling. It's over. You blew it. Gus
Floyd | grins like a retard who has just plucked the last leg off a spider.
Floyd | You're not sure that you can find it in you to challenge him again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Raising the Flag on Mount Yo Momma
Floyd | Interactive insult battle by Juhana Leinonen
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100101 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | This game is free software. Type LICENSE for details or ABOUT for game
Floyd | info.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You're standing dumbfounded and humiliated on the stage of the Compass
Floyd | Club. There's nothing left to do than to swallow your defeat and climb
Floyd | down the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	DavidW has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "cf8" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "hall of fame" 		Nitku says (to DW), "You'll see the ending if you don't" 	
			DavidW says, "muteing" 	
	

Floyd | Hall of Fame (eastern side)
Floyd | Just being here makes your heart beat faster. The walls are adorned by
Floyd | portraits of past champions, each of them a part of great history.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph, one of Gus's goons, is sitting here with a satchel.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old jukebox sits under the pictures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "put gum on rap" 		
	

Floyd | You stick the bubblegum in and around the rap button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "put coins in jukebox" 		
	

Floyd | The coin tumbles inside the machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "cf9" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "push ass" 		
	

Floyd | You push the "classical" button and a smoothing classical symphony
Floyd | starts playing. The "techno" button pops back up.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What the... Who changed the music?" Ralph shouts and gets up the
Floyd | chair. "Get away from the jukebox, you twerp!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "open satchel" 		
	

Floyd | You open the satchel, revealing some books and a wallet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph puts a coin into the jukebox and pushes the rap button.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph returns from the jukebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey, are you messing with Gus's bag? Get out of here, twerp!" Ralph
Floyd | says and pushes you away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "oh, hm" 	
			maga says, "maybe we needed to gum the ass button" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Try that." 	
			maga says, "or maybe the rap button will stay down now" 	
			Nitku says (to maga), "That sentence might look strange out of context" 	
	Fang said: "I wanna make you sweat, boo. Let's do this thing." 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "put coins in machine" 		
	

Floyd | The coin tumbles inside the machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "press ass" 		
	

Floyd | You push the "classical" button and a smoothing classical symphony
Floyd | starts playing. The "rap" button pops back up.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What the... Who changed the music?" Ralph shouts and gets up the
Floyd | chair. "Get away from the jukebox, you twerp!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "hm, so the rap button pops back up again" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "open satchel" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "%quit" 		
	Floyd says, "game ended by request of Jacqueline." 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load yomamma" 		
	Floyd says (to Jacqueline), "Floyd doesn't know that game." 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load yomomma" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so fat when she gets up on the wrong side of the bed it's
Floyd | because she has to use the spare pulley!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Your heart is pounding and you find it hard to breathe. You didn't
Floyd | supect that the quips would hit this hard in real situation. Focus.
Floyd | Focus!
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so fat she has a lot of weight..."
Floyd |
Floyd | Oh man. You didn't just say that. You did. Oh man.
Floyd |
Floyd | The crowd starts booing and whistling. It's over. You blew it. Gus
Floyd | grins like a retard who has just plucked the last leg off a spider.
Floyd | You're not sure that you can find it in you to challenge him again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Raising the Flag on Mount Yo Momma
Floyd | Interactive insult battle by Juhana Leinonen
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100101 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | This game is free software. Type LICENSE for details or ABOUT for game
Floyd | info.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You're standing dumbfounded and humiliated on the stage of the Compass
Floyd | Club. There's nothing left to do than to swallow your defeat and climb
Floyd | down the stage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf9" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "It shouldn't do that. But it doesn't change the outcome." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "take gum" 		
	

Floyd | (with the business card)
Floyd | You scrape the gum off. It's now on the business card.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "put gum on ass" 		
	

Floyd | You stick the bubblegum in and around the classical button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "push ass" 		
	

Floyd | You push the "classical" button and a smoothing classical symphony
Floyd | starts playing. The "techno" button pops back up.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What the... Who changed the music?" Ralph shouts and gets up the
Floyd | chair. "Get away from the jukebox, you twerp!"
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "open satchel" 		
	

Floyd | You open the satchel, revealing some books and a wallet.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey! What's wrong with this stupid machine?" Ralph swears and pounds
Floyd | on the jukebox buttons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x books" 		
	

Floyd | Let's see, a Jack Mills pocket book... something about gardening...
Floyd | man, he reads crappy books too.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Stupid piece of junk," Ralph says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x wallet" 		
	

Floyd | Huh, it's Gus's wallet. Might be interesting.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph has a fit and pounds himself instead of the jukebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "open wallet" 		
	

Floyd | You go through the wallet quckily and discover a photograph. Looks
Floyd | like... well, it's an ugly old hag... wait, could it be Gus's momma?
Floyd |
Floyd | Yes! It must be! She has this horrible wart in the middle of her
Floyd | face... Now that just gets your creative juices moving, not to mention
Floyd | your dinner. You quickly replace the picture and the wallet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ralph finally gets the bubblegum scraped off the button and gets the
Floyd | music changed. He comes back to his seat, steaming from the ears.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey, are you messing with Gus's bag? Get out of here, twerp!" Ralph
Floyd | says and pushes you away.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "and there we go" 	
			djfletch says, "hurrah" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Extra space there." 	
			maga says, "let's get on stage before we break down again" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf10" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "stage" 		
	

Floyd | You climb on the stage. The music pauses and an announcement booms
Floyd | from the speakers: "We haaave a challenger!"
Floyd |
Floyd | [press space to continue]
Floyd |

		
	maga pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | A crowd starts gathering on the dance floor. The anticipation of a
Floyd | battle is thick in the air.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Our challenger tonight is Jen, a local girl who is taking on the
Floyd | current champion, Gus!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus trots on the stage, clapping his hands, working the crowd. The
Floyd | masses cheer and yell his name.
Floyd |
Floyd | "With two victories under her belt, she is only one, yes, one win away
Floyd | from the championship title!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Gus stomps on his side of the stage and turns to face you. The crowd
Floyd | goes silent.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yo momma's so stupid she got locked inside a grocery store and
Floyd | starved!"
Floyd |
Floyd | You have the insult and you know how to use it. "Yo momma's so ugly
Floyd | her warts went to see the doctor to have her removed."
Floyd |
Floyd | The crowd goes wild. They can barely hear Gus stuttering: "..no way...
Floyd | Yo momma's so stupid she doesn't know anything! I mean Yo momma's so
Floyd | ugly because her face is so ugly!"
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [press space to continue]
Floyd |

		
	maga pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly lights of all colors start flashing and music turns into
Floyd | heroic fanfares. The announcer goes ballistic. "U-U-U-UNBELIEVABLE!
Floyd | Ladies and Gentlemen! We have a NEW CHAMPION!"
Floyd |
Floyd | The sound of the crowd is incredible. They cheer for their new hero --
Floyd | you! You are carried out above the crowds chanting your name. A life
Floyd | of celebrity, fame and fortune has just opened before you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Just as the celebrating masses carry you out the door you see Joe
Floyd | Mahma in the corner table, giving a brief nod of approval before
Floyd | retreating back into the shadows. He is smiling and you're almost sure
Floyd | you saw a glint of a tear in his eye.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 34 out of a possible 35, in 360 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, QUIT, see your full
Floyd | SCORE, or read some painful FACTS of life?
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "facts" 		
	

Floyd | Did you know that...
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so fat NASA has a satellite in orbit around her?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so stupid she needs a dictionary to read the alphabet?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so ugly they filmed "Gorillas in the Mist" in her
Floyd | shower?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so stupid she got lost in the desert and drowned?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so ugly a grue refused to eat her?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so fat she drove three all-you-can-eat buffets into
Floyd | bankruptcy - in one night?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so ugly she makes onions cry?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so stupid she lost count while counting to one?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so fat her chins have different area codes?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so fat she bought two tents and a coil of rope to make
Floyd | herself a bikini top?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so old she had a pet dodo?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so fat she's likely to be half-eaten by a grue?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so fat when she went to the beach Greenpeace tried to
Floyd | throw her back into the ocean?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so fat when she walks on the road she's legally
Floyd | classified as a semi-truck?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so fat when she switches her watch to the other hand
Floyd | she has to set it to a new time zone?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so stupid she got locked inside a grocery store and
Floyd | starved?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so stupid she got stabbed in a shootout?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so ugly she's the control at the ugly stick factory?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so stupid she got run over by a parked car?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so stupid she saw a "wet floor" sign and did it?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so fat when they take aerial photos they have to ask
Floyd | her to move out of the way?
Floyd |  ...Yo momma's so fat when she gets up on the wrong side of the bed
Floyd | it's because she has to use the spare pulley?
Floyd |
Floyd | And that...
Floyd | ...Yo momma's so fat she don't fit in Z-machine?
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, QUIT, see your full
Floyd | SCORE, or read some painful FACTS of life?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Heh. Well done, Nitku." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And well done, us!" 	
			Nitku exclaims, "Thanks for playing!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Even though we did need hints." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		Jacqueline says, "A hint system might not be a terrible addition." 	
			Nitku says, "Yes, I'm planning to have that" 	
			Nitku says, "It took longer than I expected." 	
			djfletch says, "yeah, that was good fun" 	
			maga says, "mmhmm" 	
			maga says, "though it'd be nice to know where the mystery freezes are coming from" 	
			Nitku says, "I got 44 new bugs written down, thanks for finding those"	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Dulle Griet and the Antenorian Icebox by Sam Kabo Ashwell
As played on ifMUD on January 16, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Dulle Griet and the Antenorian Icebox, written by Sam Kabo Ashwell. Dulle Griet and the Antenorian Icebox was originally released as part of the 2009-10 (increasingly misnomed) Newer New Year's Speed IF. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says, "Okay, so, time to get started. No more passing around psychedlic toads and donuts." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Which game do we want to do first?" 	
			Taleslinger asks, "Where's DW?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Or shall I flip a coin?" 	
			Alex says (to Taleslinger), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that DW is Discworld." 	
	Mary says (to Gerynar), "That would interfere with the proceedings of Club Floyd." 		Jacqueline says, "DW was here earlier..." 	
			maga asks, "what if the author specifically intended this work to be consumed in concert with psychedelic toads?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, on channel, anyway." 	
			Touchy says, "I'm here..." 	
			Jacqueline asks (of maga), "Did you?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "You probably did." 	
			Taleslinger asks (of touchy), "Do you have a moustache?" 	
			Touchy says, "Oh, hell yeah..." 	
			maga says (to Jacq), "no, but I'm willing to modify my authorial intent retroactively" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Mine is long-ish." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Daaaaviiiid Duuuubleeeeew!" 	
	DavidW arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		Taleslinger says, "He will crash the DWmobil into the Toyshop once we're stuck, pat us on the shoulder, sip his tea and solve the puzzle, then walk of into the sunset." 	
			Mary says, "I don't know how to play." 	
			DavidW says, "sorry. I was in a room of convenience." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Taleslinger), "haha" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Oh, hello." 	
			Jacqueline says, "So, the gang is all here, I guess." 	
			maga says (to Mary), "you grew up in a Romanian orphanage? how tragic" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Mary), "Well, maybe just hang out and watch for a bit, then jump in when you see how things go." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And we're happy to answer any questions." 	
			Taleslinger says (to mary), "It's pretty easy" 	
			Mary says, "Ok." 	
			Gerynar says, "it's not hard." 	
			DavidW says, "Where'd the time go to? It seems like only an hour ago it was 1pm." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Learn Club Floyd by Immersian the RosettaStone Way - for only $800!" 	
			Taleslinger says, "I'm wearing my Saugus.net-T-shirt, Fwiw." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
			DavidW asks (of Taleslinger), "You got a tee?" 	
			Gerynar is wearing a brown sweater 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Okay, so, let's do maga's since it's shorter. Sound good?" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Sure." 	
			Jacqueline is in her bathrobe, but it's still breakfast time, so that is okay. 	
			Jacqueline says (to maga), "Load yours up, stp." 	
			Taleslinger says, "I slowly run my hand ... oh wait." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "load dullegriet" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | He who eats fire, shits sparks; this line of work involves no small
Floyd | amount of risk, therefore. But compared to everyone else, demons are
Floyd | refreshingly easy. No suspicions are necessary; you know they're out

Floyd | to screw you over.
Floyd |
Floyd | The war-engine cache was a new tactic, enabling you to penetrate
Floyd | deeper than you'd ever contemplated before and still make it out. And
Floyd | this seemed like the most secure site to hide the thing. If your
Floyd | minions weren't idiots of the first water, it would have been a good

Floyd | plan.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dulle Griet and the Antenorian Icebox
Floyd | An Interactive Fiction by Sam Kabo Ashwell
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100108 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Cave
Floyd | The ice of the Cocytean piedmont is pitted and rotten, riddled with
Floyd | moulins of befouled meltwater. For the most part the caves are
Floyd | unstable, but they don't tend to change too much over winter. This one
Floyd | is large enough to serve as temporary depot, but small and twisty

Floyd | enough to keep it hidden.
Floyd |
Floyd | The imposing bulk of the Iron Quagga takes up much of the space here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x quagga" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, now the sow pulls out the bung. You told that fool Mayken a dozen
Floyd | times that when she made the drop she should demonproof everything
Floyd | thoroughly, but what a mess. Not even a tarp thrown over it, for
Floyd | pity's sake. There's a sliver of a chance that it might still be

Floyd | functional, but de-imping the thing is going to be unpleasant.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I am semi-perplexed." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | No longer young, not yet old. For a period of about two months when
Floyd | you were seventeen, you might have been considered handsome; you are
Floyd | almost six feet tall, with a great cow-catcher of a nose, enormous
Floyd | feet, washerwoman's hands, and precious few teeth. Not to mention the
Floyd | effects of soaking in brimstone fumes for a few hard weeks.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think a quagga is like a zebra-horse, extinct." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a bog-iron scramaseax

Floyd |   a demonoscope
Floyd |   a pile of loot
Floyd |   a wheel of artisanal Camberzola
Floyd |   a Camus first edition
Floyd |   a spun silver birdcage (closed)
Floyd |     an ornamental imp

Floyd |   an octavo of Shakespeare fanfiction
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "I was thinking of a beast from D&D." 	
			Jacqueline says, "We are teh sexay." 	
			DavidW says, "Also, I think we are *meant* to be perplex'ed." 	
			Taleslinger says, "I was hoping we were Constantine." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "read fanfic" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to DW), "True." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "read fanfiction" 		
	

Floyd | A small single-run printing by one Wm. Shakspere, with the mysterious
Floyd | title D5-D6. Hette, non-Conne, wingefick. Neifile/Fiammetta/Panfilo,

Floyd | Elissa/Filostrato, Dioneo/Misia. Spoileres.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "But I can't help wondering if I'm perplexed because I didn't lick a toad before maga loaded the game." 	
			DavidW says, "I suspect the camberzola to be cheese." 	
	Mary goes home. 		Jacqueline says, "All I have is my frog, and she HATES it when I pick her up, so." 	
			Taleslinger says (to jacq), "Try licking her without picking her up" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "read camus" 		
	

Floyd | The Cahiers of Camus, all but unobtainable in the mortal realm. Your

Floyd | usual reading-material extends about as far as grocery lists, but you
Floyd | know several buyers who will cheerfully gouge each others's eyes out
Floyd | for this. Disappointingly, it is bound in rather boring green canvas.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Does Jacq seriously have a frog." 	
			DavidW says (to Taleslinger), "naughty" 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "yes" 	
			maga says, "she's aquatic, it's difficult" 	
			maga says, "also tiny" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x demonoscope" 		
	

Floyd | A small, crudely painted ikon of the Blessed Egdethbra of Wessex in
Floyd | the act of her martyrdom, a sordid little affair involving a
Floyd | backsliding Dane, a turnip field and an ironbound psalter. When waved
Floyd | at demon-infested things, the aforementioned proto-saint wiggles her

Floyd | toes and rolls her eyes wildly. (Demonoscopes are usually crafted with
Floyd | saints of better repute, preferably ones who actually existed, but
Floyd | these are usually overwhelmed by the demon-saturated environment of
Floyd | the Circles.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. If the Camus was bound differently, maybe we can sell it for more." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Camus isn't available in the mortal realm? Odd." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at imp" 		
	

Floyd | The unfortunate saint wriggles a little bit, dislodging a turnip or
Floyd | two, but that's about background level for anywhere below circle four.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Can we see a picture of the frog before we start?" 	
			maga says, "oh sod it" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at quagga" 		
	

Floyd | You sweep the ikon vaguely across the Quagga. The doubtful blessed
Floyd | writhes and kicks, turnips flying in all directions. Not an all-out
Floyd | frothing fit, bethankit, which means that the most you reasonably have
Floyd | to deal with is a handful of imps or perhaps a lesser cluster. Making
Floyd | more controlled sweeps, you narrow the disturbances down to three
Floyd | areas: the aft right hip joint, the furnace and something up towards

Floyd | the pilot's end - have to get inside to narrow that down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "We could play as a hommage to the frog." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "I was actually looking for a photo. heh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I'll have it in a sec..." 	
			Jacqueline | [LINK] 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:

Floyd |   a bog-iron scramaseax
Floyd |   a demonoscope
Floyd |   a pile of loot
Floyd |   a wheel of artisanal Camberzola
Floyd |   a Camus first edition
Floyd |   a spun silver birdcage (closed)

Floyd |     an ornamental imp
Floyd |   an octavo of Shakespeare fanfiction
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Also:" 	
			Jacqueline | [LINK] 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x scramaseax" 		
	

Floyd | Cold-wrought bog-iron is a wretched material, but you'd carry a weapon
Floyd | made of soap if it could wound the dead. It's notched, pitted, holds

Floyd | an edge for about three seconds and has been twisted back into shape
Floyd | countless times; constant application of walrus blubber mitigates the
Floyd | rust somewhat, but considering what's in the air here the final
Floyd | outcome is not in doubt. Locating a replacement for when the dear old
Floyd | thing falls to bits is one of your more pressing concerns.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x lott" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x loot" 		
	

Floyd | Most of this is hell-forged treasure of the gaudiest sort: crowns,
Floyd | plate, jewelry, fist-sized diamonds. Horse droppings are not figs: it
Floyd | will all turn to dented tin and broken crockery when exposed to fresh
Floyd | air and sunlight, but until then it will serve as a cover for the good

Floyd | stuff, and as bribes for the more stupid gatekeepers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy exclaims, "bigger!" 	
	Touchy arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		Jacqueline says, "Belatedly, hooray for Camus' cahiers! And yes, they are impossible to find." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x camberzola" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the wheel of artisanal Camberzola.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger asks, "My guess is ... cheese?" 	
			maga says, "aw, what the hell" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at aft right hip joint" 		
	

Floyd | Ach. Yes. Definitely something hiding out in the hip joint; the silly
Floyd | bint's gibbering like a Barbary ape. If you're any judge, it's an

Floyd | agubulge, one of those inane little point-coolant things they use to
Floyd | stop body heat from eventually melting out the more populated regions.
Floyd | Knowing your luck the thing's carrying eggs, too.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x imp" 		
	

Floyd | (the agubulge)
Floyd | A mass of ice, at the centre of which is presumably a cold-imp. The
Floyd | things are mindless and relatively easy to deal with, on the whole,
Floyd | except that they breed. By means of microscopic eggs. The last time

Floyd | you stumbled into a swarm of them you had to take three saunas a day
Floyd | for two weeks and boil everything you owned; but hopefully any eggs
Floyd | will get killed off by engine heat if you can just get rid of this one
Floyd | and get things running.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x ornamental imp" 		
	

Floyd | The smallest and most stupid demons come in innumerable shapes, most
Floyd | of them hideous; a few breeds, however, are rather attractive and are
Floyd | worn as ornaments by ladies of fashion. They don't breed true,
Floyd | however, which ensures that there's constant demand for wild

Floyd | specimens. Occultists love to grumble about being priced out of the
Floyd | market.
Floyd |
Floyd | This specimen is of the type usually worn on a fine silver chain
Floyd | around the wrist and used by demimondaines to light their cigarettes;
Floyd | it resembles a butterfly-wing folded into abstract origami, with eyes.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "about" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | No longer young, not yet old. For a period of about two months when
Floyd | you were seventeen, you might have been considered handsome; you are
Floyd | almost six feet tall, with a great cow-catcher of a nose, enormous
Floyd | feet, washerwoman's hands, and precious few teeth. Not to mention the

Floyd | effects of soaking in brimstone fumes for a few hard weeks.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "help" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at furnace" 		
	

Floyd | Yep, there's something nasty in there all right. Turnips everywhere.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "This is the only other one I have, and it's not flattering because she got overfed while I was away on vacation. Also, don't ask for larger, because in this photo she's already larger than life size (her body is about the size of the last bone in my thumb...)" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x furnace" 		
	

Floyd | Some of the hobbedehoys used for commercial freight have furnaces with
Floyd | external access - the fireman walking alongside, hanging off a ladder

Floyd | or balancing on a footman's plate, and sparing the pilot from blazing
Floyd | heat and clips on the ear from clumsy shovel-handling. Military
Floyd | models, though, invariably have the firebox opening onto the relative
Floyd | safety of the pilot's plate, so you'll need to climb aboard if you
Floyd | want to get at it.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline | [LINK] 	
			Jacqueline says, "No more frog images! Fight demons!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x aft right hop joint" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to examine the aft right limb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "oops hip" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to examine the aft right limb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "heehee...are there other animals in this aquarium?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x aft right hip joint" 		
	

Floyd | Big mass of ice. Icicles. Probably an imp deep inside. Not going
Floyd | anywhere until it's dealt with.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Nope, just her." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x aft left hip joint" 		
	

Floyd | An unmodified Blazing Host four-joint limb, in good condition apart
Floyd | from superficial scratches.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "climb furnace" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "enter furnace" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I've already forgotten what the screami-sax is for." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Hitting stuff" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Killin?" 	
			Gerynar says, "it's a weapon" 	
			Gerynar says, "but not a very good one" 	
			DavidW says, "ah" 	
			Taleslinger asks, "So we need to get inside and blast the ice demon with the ornamental imp, right?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x cage" 		
	

Floyd | A local product; within a few hours of your escape it will have become
Floyd | a chamberpot or a cracked jug, but it'll do until then. It presently

Floyd | houses an ornamental imp..
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I have no clue what's going on yet." 	
			DavidW says, "We need to go inside the quagga for other reasons; I doubt the ornamental imp will work for that purpose, though." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x imp" 		
	

Floyd | (the agubulge)
Floyd | A mass of ice, at the centre of which is presumably a cold-imp. The
Floyd | things are mindless and relatively easy to deal with, on the whole,
Floyd | except that they breed. By means of microscopic eggs. The last time

Floyd | you stumbled into a swarm of them you had to take three saunas a day
Floyd | for two weeks and boil everything you owned; but hopefully any eggs
Floyd | will get killed off by engine heat if you can just get rid of this one
Floyd | and get things running.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "climb quagga" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "enter quagga" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x ornamental imp" 		
	

Floyd | The smallest and most stupid demons come in innumerable shapes, most
Floyd | of them hideous; a few breeds, however, are rather attractive and are
Floyd | worn as ornaments by ladies of fashion. They don't breed true,
Floyd | however, which ensures that there's constant demand for wild
Floyd | specimens. Occultists love to grumble about being priced out of the

Floyd | market.
Floyd |
Floyd | This specimen is of the type usually worn on a fine silver chain
Floyd | around the wrist and used by demimondaines to light their cigarettes;
Floyd | it resembles a butterfly-wing folded into abstract origami, with eyes.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We may be on a timer, btw. There's been several hints that our stuff will go poof like leprechaun gold or Cinderella's carriage." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pilot" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "IN" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get on plate" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pilot's end" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hatch" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x quagga" 		
	

Floyd | The basic chassis is one of the Blazing Host two-and-twos that have
Floyd | formed the backbone of the al-Andalus line for almost a century. It's
Floyd | really an infantry-breaker, working best at a killing trot; when they

Floyd | face the dashing thoroughbuilt machine-hunters favoured by cavalry
Floyd | snobs, they're generally swept off the field. But they handle
Floyd | difficult ground well, they don't break down much, and on the march -
Floyd | using those little auxiliary limbs under the pilot's plate - they burn
Floyd | about half the fuel of a thoroughbuilt.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pilot's plate" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x plate" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open furnace" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ride quagga" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "when we leave the hellish region we're in, if I understand the clues correctly. The loot is used to get past dumb guards." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Gerynar), "yeah, I got that." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "drive quagga" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kill agubulge" 		
	

Floyd | You have gnarled old hands, but you still don't relish punching a
Floyd | block of ice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Ice Cave
Floyd | The ice of the Cocytean piedmont is pitted and rotten, riddled with
Floyd | moulins of befouled meltwater. For the most part the caves are
Floyd | unstable, but they don't tend to change too much over winter. This one
Floyd | is large enough to serve as temporary depot, but small and twisty
Floyd | enough to keep it hidden.

Floyd |
Floyd | The imposing bulk of the Iron Quagga takes up much of the space here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit agubulge with scrimaseax" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a bog-iron scramaseax
Floyd |   a demonoscope
Floyd |   a pile of loot
Floyd |   a wheel of artisanal Camberzola
Floyd |   a Camus first edition

Floyd |   a spun silver birdcage (closed)
Floyd |     an ornamental imp
Floyd |   an octavo of Shakespeare fanfiction
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "kill agubulge with scramaseax" 		
	

Floyd | One swing of the seax fractures the ice into a spiderweb of cracks. A
Floyd | second dislodges some good-sized chunks, and soon you have most of the
Floyd | ice hacked away. Unfortunately, there's still some lodged up inside
Floyd | the joint - how did the little bastard squeeze into such a narrow

Floyd | space? Nesting, you muse darkly. At any rate, the seax is too blunt
Floyd | and misshapen to fit into such a narrow gap.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "burn imp with imp" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "burn agubulge with ornamented imp" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to burn the agubulge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "burn agubulge" 		
	

Floyd | A nice idea, but you don't have any fire handy.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "burn camus" 		
	

Floyd | You lack a source of fire.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "open cage" 		
	

Floyd | You open the spun silver birdcage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "get imp" 		
	

Floyd | (the ornamental imp)
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "light imp" 		
	

Floyd | (the ornamental imp)
Floyd | As carefully as you can, you slip a finger and thumb through the imp's
Floyd | angular folds and give its abdomen a squeeze. You are rewarded with a
Floyd | small and flickering flame that dances over its wingtips like an

Floyd | aurora.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "burn agubulge" 		
	

Floyd | The symmetry of the solution has appeal, but as it turns out the

Floyd | ornamental demon's flame is far too faint to melt more than a few
Floyd | droplets of ice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "burn camus" 		
	

Floyd | Steeling yourself, you apply the imp to one page. Old paper burns
Floyd | wonderfully well, you discover, and the whole thing is soon aflame.
Floyd | You try not to think of the volume of merino socks and Kopi Luwak that
Floyd | could have purchased with the proceeds.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "wah" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "burn agubulge" 		
	

Floyd | You wedge the blazing mass under the hip joint and hover anxiously
Floyd | nearby to prod it into more enthusiastic flames. After a few harrowing
Floyd | minutes, you hear a gurgling rodent squeal and the drip of meltwater

Floyd | is augmented by a pinkish ooze, washing away the last ashes of your
Floyd | former prize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Er, we could've saved. I didn't expect that to work." 	
			DavidW says, "The fanfiction might've been a better thing to burn." 	
	Taleslinger Undo two turns, then save= 		Taleslinger asks, "Undo two turns, then save?" 	
			Touchy says, "I hate losing items." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Ice Cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Ice Cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Ice Cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline clears the save counter. 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Okay, proceed." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x seax" 		
	

Floyd | Cold-wrought bog-iron is a wretched material, but you'd carry a weapon
Floyd | made of soap if it could wound the dead. It's notched, pitted, holds
Floyd | an edge for about three seconds and has been twisted back into shape

Floyd | countless times; constant application of walrus blubber mitigates the
Floyd | rust somewhat, but considering what's in the air here the final
Floyd | outcome is not in doubt. Locating a replacement for when the dear old
Floyd | thing falls to bits is one of your more pressing concerns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh good. Shorter name is good." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "burn fanfiction" 		
	

Floyd | Steeling yourself, you apply the imp to one page. Old paper burns
Floyd | wonderfully well, you discover, and the whole thing is soon aflame.
Floyd | You try not to think of the volume of merino socks and Kopi Luwak that

Floyd | could have purchased with the proceeds.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "okay, a last-minute synonym addition has apparently broken something critical" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "burn agubulge" 		
	

Floyd | You wedge the blazing mass under the hip joint and hover anxiously
Floyd | nearby to prod it into more enthusiastic flames. After a few harrowing
Floyd | minutes, you hear a gurgling rodent squeal and the drip of meltwater
Floyd | is augmented by a pinkish ooze, washing away the last ashes of your
Floyd | former prize.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		maga says, "so this is unwinnable" 	
			DavidW says, "aw" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Meh. Should we... play T's? While you recompile?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I may be able to upload the new version." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I have not tried uploading anything yet, but in theory I now have that awesome power." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Mine is longer. Maybe we should just wait." 	
			Jacqueline says (to T), "We've only lost 1/2 hour." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "How long is it?" 	
			Taleslinger says, "about 60 winning moves." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I say we go for it." 	
			Jacqueline says, "If we don't revisit maga's until next week, that is okay." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Also, maybe since this is a holiday weekend I can get mine done." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Maybe. No promises." 	
			Touchy asks, "I'm confused. What are we talking about?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Holiday weekend? What holiday?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Anyway, ignoring all that transcript, let's pretend it's 2pm EST and start again!" 	
			maga says, "sorry, guys" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Martin Luther King Jr Day is Monday for us." 	
			Gerynar says, "Hey! it's two pee emm, let's play a game" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Gerynar), "Yes! Let's!" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd | Are you sure you want to quit?

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		Jacqueline says (to Taleslinger), "Load yours up, my man." 	
			Taleslinger says (to maga), "Looks really interesting. The parts I understood. Looking forward to the new version." 	
	****************************** 		
	
NOTE: While we were playing the next SpeedIF, Sam Kabo Ashwell fixed the bug in his game and later in the session we loaded up the new release of Dulle Griet and the Antenorian Icebox and tried again... 		
	
****************************** 		Nitku asks, "Is maga's game playable yet?" 	
			Jacqueline smiles. "I'll try to get back to work on my game. Distraction is a good thing." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "Evidently, yes." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Did you want to take another, um, stab?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "If so, I can try to upload it now." 	
			Taleslinger asks (of jacq), "Did you upload the new version?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Though I thought maybe we try it next week." 	
			Taleslinger asks (of jacq), "Get on it! What am I paying you for?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Taleslinger), "maga didn't realize I could upload. He's sending it to me now." 	
			Touchy says (to Jacq), "We're all still confused about your newfound powers." 	
			Taleslinger asks, "Couldn't he just give you an USB stick?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Taleslinger), "Enh, over the network is easier." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "Well, I'm not even sure about these new powers. Give me a sec..." 	
			maga says, "sent" 	
			Touchy says, "Damn. My blender smells like my model trains used to when they got too hot." 	
			Nitku exclaims, "When radioactive mud man bit Jacqueline, she became... the Upload Girl!" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Upload Girl, she is living in an Upload World..." 	
			Touchy says, "hahaha" 	
			Touchy says, "I can't believe I find this funny." 	
			Taleslinger asks, "Hm, I think that was a german band, wasn't it? With Claudia Schiffer in the video?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay, it wouldn't let me overwrite the other one..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "but..." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load dullegriet2" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | He who eats fire, shits sparks; this line of work involves no small
Floyd | amount of risk, therefore. But compared to everyone else, demons are
Floyd | refreshingly easy. No suspicions are necessary; you know they're out

Floyd | to screw you over.
Floyd |
Floyd | The war-engine cache was a new tactic, enabling you to penetrate
Floyd | deeper than you'd ever contemplated before and still make it out. And
Floyd | this seemed like the most secure site to hide the thing. If your
Floyd | minions weren't idiots of the first water, it would have been a good

Floyd | plan.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dulle Griet and the Antenorian Icebox
Floyd | An Interactive Fiction by Sam Kabo Ashwell
Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 100116 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Cave
Floyd | The ice of the Cocytean piedmont is pitted and rotten, riddled with
Floyd | moulins of befouled meltwater. For the most part the caves are
Floyd | unstable, but they don't tend to change too much over winter. This one
Floyd | is large enough to serve as temporary depot, but small and twisty

Floyd | enough to keep it hidden.
Floyd |
Floyd | The imposing bulk of the Iron Quagga takes up much of the space here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "WOO" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Upload Girl saves the day!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, inky is full of awesomeness, but yes, yay." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Pilot's Plate
Floyd | Although the ideal crew of a 'gin of this class is three, the Quagga
Floyd | has been rigged to allow it to be crewed one-handed, though you'd
Floyd | break your back jumping between helm and firebox at anything faster
Floyd | than a trot. The cut-down controls - essentially just the gearshaft
Floyd | and helm - will not exactly allow you to fight any cavalry actions,

Floyd | but fortunately Hell is short on armour regiments.
Floyd |
Floyd | With the engine at rest, the floor slants down rather towards the
Floyd | engine's front.
Floyd |
Floyd | Beside the coal chute lies a fireman's shovel.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Maga is in the middle of a large battle right now, but will be with us once he's killed everything." 	
			Taleslinger asks, "Dinner?" 	
			Alex says (to Taleslinger), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that dinner is the time of day for eating corknuts." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			Touchy asks, "battle? mount n blade?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touch), "yeah" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x ice" 		
	

Floyd | It's not pretty ice. It's grey and looks kind of worm-eaten and has
Floyd | brown flecks in it. They missed a trick, though; it'd be much nastier
Floyd | if it ever thawed out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "back" 	
			DavidW asks, "shouldn't we do the thing we're supposed to do to first first?" 	
			Taleslinger asks, "Shall we resolve the ice demon bit, then get inside?" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Ice Cave
Floyd | The imposing bulk of the Iron Quagga takes up much of the space here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | Dulle Griet and the Antenorian Icebox is now in its "verbose" mode,
Floyd | which always gives long descriptions of locations (even if you've been
Floyd | there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave scope at quagga" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger asks, "I'm still confused...are we a demon or a demon hunter?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at quagga" 		
	

Floyd | You sweep the ikon vaguely across the Quagga. The doubtful blessed
Floyd | writhes and kicks, turnips flying in all directions. Not an all-out
Floyd | frothing fit, bethankit, which means that the most you reasonably have

Floyd | to deal with is a handful of imps or perhaps a lesser cluster. Making
Floyd | more controlled sweeps, you narrow the disturbances down to three
Floyd | areas: the aft right hip joint, the furnace and something up towards
Floyd | the pilot's end - have to get inside to narrow that down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I thought we were a demon hunter." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x aft right hip joint" 		
	

Floyd | Thick ice encrusts the hip joint, falling in dozens of narrow icicles
Floyd | most of the way down to the knee. Unless there's been a bizarrely
Floyd | specific leak in the water reservoir, this means that an agubulge, a

Floyd | frigid and mindless imp used to provide localised cooling, has taken
Floyd | up residence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit ice with seax" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the agubulge or the ice cave wall?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "agubulge" 		
	

Floyd | One swing of the seax fractures the ice into a spiderweb of cracks. A
Floyd | second dislodges some good-sized chunks, and soon you have most of the
Floyd | ice hacked away. Unfortunately, there's still some lodged up inside
Floyd | the joint - how did the little bastard squeeze into such a narrow
Floyd | space? Nesting, you muse darkly. At any rate, the seax is too blunt
Floyd | and misshapen to fit into such a narrow gap.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x ice cave wall" 		
	

Floyd | It's not pretty ice. It's grey and looks kind of worm-eaten and has
Floyd | brown flecks in it. They missed a trick, though; it'd be much nastier

Floyd | if it ever thawed out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open cage. take ornamental imp" 		
	

Floyd | You open the spun silver birdcage.

Floyd |
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "squeeze it" 		
	

Floyd | As carefully as you can, you slip a finger and thumb through the imp's
Floyd | angular folds and give its abdomen a squeeze. You are rewarded with a
Floyd | small and flickering flame that dances over its wingtips like an
Floyd | aurora.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW clears the save counter. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "burn fanfiction" 		
	

Floyd | Steeling yourself, you apply the imp to one page. Old paper burns
Floyd | wonderfully well, you discover, and the whole thing is soon aflame.

Floyd | You try not to think of the volume of merino socks and Kopi Luwak that
Floyd | could have purchased with the proceeds.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "burn agubulge" 		
	

Floyd | You wedge the blazing mass under the hip joint and hover anxiously
Floyd | nearby to prod it into more enthusiastic flames. After a few harrowing
Floyd | minutes, you hear a gurgling rodent squeal and the drip of meltwater
Floyd | is augmented by a pinkish ooze, washing away the last ashes of your
Floyd | former prize.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put out imp" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x imp" 		
	

Floyd | The smallest and most stupid demons come in innumerable shapes, most
Floyd | of them hideous; a few breeds, however, are rather attractive and are
Floyd | worn as ornaments by ladies of fashion. They don't breed true,
Floyd | however, which ensures that there's constant demand for wild

Floyd | specimens. Occultists love to grumble about being priced out of the
Floyd | market.
Floyd |
Floyd | This specimen is of the type usually worn on a fine silver chain
Floyd | around the wrist and used by demimondaines to light their cigarettes;
Floyd | it resembles a butterfly-wing folded into abstract origami, with eyes.

Floyd | A faint, bluish flame coruscates across its wingtips.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "squeeze it" 		
	

Floyd | A second squeeze and the imp's fire flutters out. You keep an eye on

Floyd | it for a second to make sure; more than one renowned beauty has gone
Floyd | up in flames after carelessly slipping one of these into a pocket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at quagga" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put it in cage" 		
	

Floyd | You sweep the ikon vaguely across the Quagga.
Floyd | >
Floyd | You put the demonoscope into the spun silver birdcage.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "argh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put imp in cage" 		
	

Floyd | You put the ornamental imp into the spun silver birdcage.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Sorry!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take demonoscope" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "close cage" 		
	

Floyd | You close the spun silver birdcage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at quagga" 		
	

Floyd | You sweep the ikon vaguely across the Quagga.
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "I also forgot there was a toyshop." 	
			Touchy says, "hey pg" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at hip" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the aft right limb or the aft left limb?
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "right" 		
	

Floyd | No reaction! It appears you've fixed it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "okay, we should now go in and deal with the other two infestations." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Now I know where I've seen quagga lots recently - it's a new invasive mussel that causing worry in California and nearby locales." 	
			Taleslinger asks (of dw), "Furnace next?" 	
			DavidW says, "whichever" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Pilot's Plate
Floyd | Although the ideal crew of a 'gin of this class is three, the Quagga
Floyd | has been rigged to allow it to be crewed one-handed, though you'd
Floyd | break your back jumping between helm and firebox at anything faster

Floyd | than a trot. The cut-down controls - essentially just the gearshaft
Floyd | and helm - will not exactly allow you to fight any cavalry actions,
Floyd | but fortunately Hell is short on armour regiments.
Floyd |
Floyd | With the engine at rest, the floor slants down rather towards the
Floyd | engine's front.

Floyd |
Floyd | Beside the coal chute lies a fireman's shovel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "get all" 		
	

Floyd | fireman's shovel: Taken.
Floyd | ornamental imp: The spun silver birdcage isn't open.
Floyd | ice cave wall: That's hardly portable.
Floyd | helm: That's hardly portable.
Floyd | coal chute: That's hardly portable.
Floyd | firebox: That's hardly portable.

Floyd | gearshaft: That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga asks (of Jacq), "like a zebra mussel, only less stripy?" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x chute" 		
	

Floyd | The hopper should contain enough coal for two days at a flat march,
Floyd | given that you're using the good black greasy stuff. You expect the
Floyd | route you're taking to take about three and a half and to be somewhat
Floyd | uphill, but you can refill with wood once you reach the Forest of the
Floyd | Suicides.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x firebox" 		
	

Floyd | Essentially, this is just a big iron box through which a lot of piping
Floyd | runs; you set a big fire inside, the water in the pipes turns to
Floyd | steam, and then Technology happens and stompy iron feet crush all

Floyd | before them. A sturdy iron door seals off the firebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at firebox" 		
	

Floyd | A good deal of somewhat-uninspired wriggling indicates the presence of

Floyd | a small and rather pathetic imp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to maga), "Yeah." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "open firebox" 		
	

Floyd | You tug mightily at the furnace door. It refuses to budge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open firebox with shovel" 		
	

Floyd | That doesn't seem to be something you can unlock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at hopper" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "hit firebox" 		
	

Floyd | Violence is probably the answer to this one, but you'd rather not
Floyd | break your hand on solid iron.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "hit firebox with shovel" 		
	

Floyd | You give the door a couple of solid thumps, then slip the edge of the
Floyd | fireman's shovel between lid and rim and twist. With a satisfying

Floyd | crack, the frost-locked door gives a fraction of an inch; it should
Floyd | open now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at chute" 		
	

Floyd | The unfortunate saint wriggles a little bit, dislodging a turnip or
Floyd | two, but that's about background level for anywhere below circle four.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "open firebox" 		
	

Floyd | Ugh. There's another agubulge inside the firebox. This one hasn't been
Floyd | there too long, you think; there's not much of an ice-mass, just a lot
Floyd | of frost all over everything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Let's just hit it then..." 	
			DavidW says, "sure" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a fireman's shovel

Floyd |   a demonoscope
Floyd |   a bog-iron scramaseax
Floyd |   a pile of loot
Floyd |   a wheel of artisanal Camberzola
Floyd |   a Camus first edition

		Jacqueline waits and watches. 	
	

Floyd |   a spun silver birdcage (closed)
Floyd |     an ornamental imp (providing light)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "go ahead" 	
			DavidW says, "I thought I'd squeezed that imp off!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I thought you did as well." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "hit agubulge with seax" 		
	

Floyd | It's right at the back; you can't really reach that far, and you're
Floyd | aware of your narrative role too acutely to feel secure about crawling

Floyd | into ovens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I guess the undoes undid that." 	
			Jacqueline says, "ah" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x camberzola" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the wheel of artisanal Camberzola.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit agubulge with shovel" 		
	

Floyd | You lean in and give it a few solid stabs with the sharp end. There is
Floyd | a satisfying squashing sound.
Floyd |
Floyd | After this, it's a simple matter to get a fire going with coal-chips.
Floyd | You bask in the heat, unfamiliar and welcome after your time in

Floyd | Cocytus.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger asks, "Cocytus? Should I read this with Dante in hand?" 	
			DavidW says, "There's one more infestation somewhere near the pilot's end." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x helm" 		
	

Floyd | Old-fashioned pilots prefer the bewildering chaos of a Zebruggi lever
Floyd | array, but outside the more conservative Russian principalities nobody
Floyd | builds those any more; the most sensible of the various replacements
Floyd | is a sort of ship's wheel on a stick, with foot-pedals for detailed

Floyd | control.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at helm" 		
	

Floyd | The unfortunate saint wriggles a little bit, dislodging a turnip or

Floyd | two, but that's about background level for anywhere below circle four.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at gearbox" 		
	

Floyd | Death and fire, there's one in the gearbox. Your best guess is an

Floyd | ithrogyca, an obnoxious little gluttony-demon designed to clean the
Floyd | adipose tissue off flesh. They happily gorge themselves on fats until
Floyd | they burst. This one must have gone in after the grease.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "yay" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay, kinda laggy." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x gearbox" 		
	

Floyd | A misbegotten and unruly lever that presides over the Blazing Host
Floyd | universally-reviled gearbox. The usual paces - reverse, neutral,

Floyd | shuffle, walk, march, trot, killing trot, canter - are all there, and
Floyd | at least you don't have to deal with the dandyish Parade March gear
Floyd | that's become obligatory on modern builds. But it jams constantly, has
Floyd | a tendency to slip straight into a canter if you change from march to
Floyd | walk too casually, and screams bloody murder if changed a little too
Floyd | early or late. Its saving grace is that, though bad, it takes a great

Floyd | deal of punishment to make it any worse.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stick is currently in neutral. The slots for the other gear
Floyd | positions open up into darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x ithrogyca" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x canter slot" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in slots" 		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x gearbox" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | A misbegotten and unruly lever that presides over the Blazing Host
Floyd | universally-reviled gearbox. The usual paces - reverse, neutral,
Floyd | shuffle, walk, march, trot, killing trot, canter - are all there, and
Floyd | at least you don't have to deal with the dandyish Parade March gear
Floyd | that's become obligatory on modern builds. But it jams constantly, has
Floyd | a tendency to slip straight into a canter if you change from march to

Floyd | walk too casually, and screams bloody murder if changed a little too
Floyd | early or late. Its saving grace is that, though bad, it takes a great
Floyd | deal of punishment to make it any worse.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stick is currently in neutral. The slots for the other gear
Floyd | positions open up into darkness.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "we must have to feed it the cheese" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x camberzola" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the wheel of artisanal Camberzola.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "hm. But will that help?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to maga), "I'm surprised you didn't give the cheese a description in the rerelease." 	
			maga says, "it *has* a description. Clearly my I7 skillz are rusted beyond man's knowing." 	
			DavidW says, "oh, I see. If it eats too much, it explodes" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put cheese in gearbox" 		
	

Floyd | It's not quite squidgy enough to go down in there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "squeeze cheese" 		
	

Floyd | You achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "break cheese" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut cheese" 		
	

Floyd | >
Floyd | Cutting that up would achieve little.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "warm cheese on firebox" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Well, out of curiosity, can you tell us the description?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "heat cheese on firebox" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "eat cheese" 		
	

Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "melt cheese" 		
	

Floyd | That really requires access to a source of steady heat.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open cage" 		
	

Floyd | You open the spun silver birdcage.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy shakes a fist at DavidW. 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take imp" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW asks (of Touchy), "hm?" 	
			Touchy says, "You found the verb I was looking for." 	
			DavidW says, "I think the cheese can be melted with our imp." 	
			DavidW says, "oh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "melt cheese" 		
	

Floyd | That really requires access to a source of steady heat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Or in the furnace" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "squeeze imp" 		
	

Floyd | A second squeeze and the imp's fire flutters out. You keep an eye on
Floyd | it for a second to make sure; more than one renowned beauty has gone
Floyd | up in flames after carelessly slipping one of these into a pocket.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "squeeze imp" 		
	

Floyd | A second squeeze and the imp's fire flutters out. You keep an eye on
Floyd | it for a second to make sure; more than one renowned beauty has gone

Floyd | up in flames after carelessly slipping one of these into a pocket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x imp" 		
	

Floyd | The smallest and most stupid demons come in innumerable shapes, most

Floyd | of them hideous; a few breeds, however, are rather attractive and are
Floyd | worn as ornaments by ladies of fashion. They don't breed true,
Floyd | however, which ensures that there's constant demand for wild
Floyd | specimens. Occultists love to grumble about being priced out of the
Floyd | market.
Floyd |

Floyd | This specimen is of the type usually worn on a fine silver chain
Floyd | around the wrist and used by demimondaines to light their cigarettes;
Floyd | it resembles a butterfly-wing folded into abstract origami, with eyes.
Floyd | A faint, bluish flame coruscates across its wingtips.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Hm..one way imp" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   an ornamental imp (providing light)
Floyd |   a fireman's shovel

Floyd |   a demonoscope
Floyd |   a bog-iron scramaseax
Floyd |   a pile of loot
Floyd |   a wheel of artisanal Camberzola
Floyd |   a Camus first edition
Floyd |   a spun silver birdcage (open but empty)

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "open firebox" 		
	

Floyd | That's already open.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "put cheese in firebox" 		
	

Floyd | You put the wheel of artisanal Camberzola into the firebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "melt cheese with imp" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to melt the wheel of artisanal
Floyd | Camberzola.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x cheese" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the wheel of artisanal Camberzola.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		DavidW says, "How are we going to carry liquid cheese? Just askin'." 	
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   an ornamental imp (providing light)
Floyd |   a fireman's shovel

Floyd |   a demonoscope
Floyd |   a bog-iron scramaseax
Floyd |   a pile of loot
Floyd |   a Camus first edition
Floyd |   a spun silver birdcage (open but empty)
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take cheese" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Shovel" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "melt cheese in firebox" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to melt the wheel of artisanal
Floyd | Camberzola.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "heat shovel in firebox" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga sobs 	
			Touchy says, "arg...whatever" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "melt cheese" 		
	

Floyd | That really requires access to a source of steady heat.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "melt cheese on firebox" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to melt the wheel of artisanal
Floyd | Camberzola.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "put cheese in firebox" 		
	

Floyd | You put the wheel of artisanal Camberzola into the firebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Maybe burn the camus now?" 	
			maga says, "you have the right solution, obviously, and the firebox *should* melt the cheese" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "melt cheese" 		
	

Floyd | That really requires access to a source of steady heat.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "close firebox" 		
	

Floyd | You close the firebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "but I have screwed the pooch again" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "melt cheese" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put cheese on shovel" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "open firebox" 		
	

Floyd | Ugh. There's another agubulge inside the firebox. This one hasn't been
Floyd | there too long, you think; there's not much of an ice-mass, just a lot
Floyd | of frost all over everything.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I hope the pooch liked it." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "get cheese" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "put cheese in gearbox" 		
	

Floyd | It's not quite squidgy enough to go down in there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put cheese on shovel" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the fireman's shovel would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says (to maga), "Is it broken or just guess-the-verb =" 	
			maga says, "(if you had lit the fire with the Camus instead of killing it with the shovel it would have worked, but the alternative solution is broken)" 	
			Jacqueline says, "oh noes" 	
			Touchy asks, "I thought we lit it anyway?" 	
			maga says, "apologies for this utter wreck of a game" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Oh my" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "undo?" 	
			DavidW says, "It's supposed to be speedif." 	
			Alex says (to Jacqueline), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that Undo is a command that lusers use." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Hey, it's a speed. No worries." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Alex), "Hush" 	
			Alex asks (of Jacqueline), "Um, at seven?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Also, what Taleslinger said." 	
			maga says (to Touchy), "you did, but there's confusion between the furnace (exterior) and the firebox (interior)" 	
			Taleslinger says (to alex), "heh" 	
			Alex exclaims (at Taleslinger), "Awwwk! You're a great crowd! I'll be here all night -- try the tarte au chocolat aux cork nuts!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "mmm... tarte au chocolat aux almonds" 	
			Alex awwwks. "Want cork nut!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Indeed." 	
			DavidW says, "We can restore to an earlier point." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "So. Plan?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Right." 	
			Taleslinger says (to dw), "What he said." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Er, I mean, good idea." 	
			DavidW says, "I don't remember which number." 	
			maga says, "(It took all of three seconds to fix this, but at this point I'm inclined to just put it somewhere for download and let the 0.3 people who still care finish the game on their own)" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Ice Cave
Floyd | The ice of the Cocytean piedmont is pitted and rotten, riddled with
Floyd | moulins of befouled meltwater. For the most part the caves are
Floyd | unstable, but they don't tend to change too much over winter. This one
Floyd | is large enough to serve as temporary depot, but small and twisty
Floyd | enough to keep it hidden.

Floyd |
Floyd | The imposing bulk of the Iron Quagga takes up much of the space here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x right hip" 		
	

Floyd | There's a lot less ice now, but inside the hip joint it's still pretty
Floyd | badly frozen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "But it's more fun to play here." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Wait. You've fixed it? Why not fix that and the cheese and I can just upload it?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "restore" 		Touchy says, "I mean "in a group"..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "We can hang for five or so." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x right hip" 		
	

Floyd | No reaction! It appears you've fixed it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I can go for a sandwich." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Me too" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah, I can grab a snack, too." 	
			Touchy says, "Now that you mention it..." 	
			Jacqueline says (to maga), "Create cheese, and we will be back." 	
			Touchy says, "I have some oven cheese left. hrhr" 	
			DavidW says, "(except my roommate *just* entered the place. No sandwich for me.)" 	
			maga says, "sent" 	
	Ellison arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	Taleslinger says (to ellison), "Aww, you missed the reference I put in just for you" 		
	Ellison says, "aw, now I have to play the game on my own. thanks for the extra work, buddy!" 		
	Taleslinger says, "No prob" 		Jacqueline says, "Okay, so maga thinks a new problem will, by sod's law, immediately crop up, but here goes..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, will wait until everyone is back." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Hrhmrhr" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Like, for certainsure." 	
			Taleslinger says, "I drank 1 1/2 ltrs of tea during CF" 	
			Jacqueline says, "#jacq Oh gosh no... this is a great snack." 	
			Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
	olethros arrives, full of fun and funk. 		Jacqueline asks, "Okay, so, who is present?" 	
			DavidW says, "me" 	
			Nitku says, "me" 	
			Jacqueline says, "me" 	
			olethros says, "I am present, but completely disoriented" 	
			olethros asks, "have we started yet?" 	
			olethros blinks inoccently. 	
			Jacqueline says (to olethros), "Well, we're about to start maga's game for the third time." 	
			djfletch says, "I'm here" 	
			Jacqueline says, "We are kind of sort of good at the first half of it, so." 	
			Jacqueline says, "It might go a bit fast for a newcomer." 	
			Taleslinger says, "stumbles in. "I'm here"" 	
	Fang arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		olethros says, "I will read every other word" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "That's... not everyong. Touchy, right?" 	
			djfletch says, "it's your standard quagga de-imping puzzle basically" 	
			Jacqueline says (to djfletch), "Well, true." 	
			maga says (to olethros), "just so long as it's the odd-numbered words - those are the good ones" 	
			olethros says, "youbetchya" 	
			Taleslinger says, "This does have some good words." 	
			Fang says, "I'll read all the words olethros doesn't read" 	
			olethros says, "but if I make a mistake, we're fucked" 	
			olethros says, "pardon the language" 	
			Jacqueline says, "That's probably true." 	
			Jacqueline | just long it's odd-numbered those the ones 	
			maga says, "(also, [LINK] )" 	
			DavidW says, "I think the only other IF game to mention the quagga was The Endling Archive. At least, I don't know of another." 	
			olethros says, "disturbing" 	
			olethros asks, "the madness of war?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "That is an interesting piece of work, yes." 	
			Taleslinger says, "That's the Deep purple cover which looks like a bosch painting" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Touchy! Come back!" 	
			olethros says, "oh, a woman leads an army of other women to pillage hell!" 	
			olethros says, "that's great" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I thought we learned in our last game that women shouldn't have jobs, though. Surely that includes leading armies." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Ice Cave

Floyd | The ice of the Cocytean piedmont is pitted and rotten, riddled with
Floyd | moulins of befouled meltwater. For the most part the caves are
Floyd | unstable, but they don't tend to change too much over winter. This one
Floyd | is large enough to serve as temporary depot, but small and twisty
Floyd | enough to keep it hidden.
Floyd |

Floyd | The imposing bulk of the Iron Quagga takes up much of the space here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Fang), "No!" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd | Are you sure you want to quit?

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		maga says (to Jacq), "pillaging Hell is kind of pink-collar" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Fang), "We're about to try a new version." 		Ellison says, "Dogbowl, a singer/songwriter that I enjoy, has a song about Mad Meg" 	
	Jacqueline says, "And waiting on one person who went to get a snack. Sorry." 		
	Jacqueline asks, "We'll give him... five minutes?" 		Fang wipes all memory of iron quagga from his mind 	
	Jacqueline asks, "Sound good?" 		
	olethros asks, "is this live beta-testing?" 		
	Jacqueline says, "Sort of, yes. It's called SpeedIF." 		
	olethros asks, "speed-testing?" 		
	Jacqueline says, "Heh. Yes." 		
	olethros asks, "oh, we are playing his speedif entry for the NYC?" 		
	Jacqueline says, "Yep." 		
	olethros says (to maga), "actually, I should probably adress his majesty directly" 		
	Jacqueline rolls her eyes. 		
	olethros says, "but he is now fixing the game, so that's why, see." 		
	Fang says, "no, no, you should speak to his speakswoman" 		
	Jacqueline says, "snrk" 		
	maga says, "the usual forms of tribute will suffice" 		
	Fang says, "undiluted maga is too much for anyone" 		
	olethros says, "alas, I only have some Dutch brandy" 		
	Jacqueline places some fine chocolate, brie, and beer at maga's feet. 		
	Fang says, "especially pregnant women and children" 		
	olethros says, "with anticipation, I hope" 		
	Fang says, "be sure to put on your demaganifying glasses" 		
	Jacqueline says, "heh" 		Jacqueline says, "Touchy is taking a long time to find his cheeses." 	
			Touchy says, "Sorry." 	
			Jacqueline says, "WOO" 	
			Touchy says, "It's oven cheese. Needs melting.." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay, we begin. All conversation back on he channel..." 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Touchy), "Ready, then?" 	
			Touchy says, "Yes." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load dullegriet3" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | He who eats fire, shits sparks; this line of work involves no small
Floyd | amount of risk, therefore. But compared to everyone else, demons are
Floyd | refreshingly easy. No suspicions are necessary; you know they're out
Floyd | to screw you over.
Floyd |
Floyd | The war-engine cache was a new tactic, enabling you to penetrate

Floyd | deeper than you'd ever contemplated before and still make it out. And
Floyd | this seemed like the most secure site to hide the thing. If your
Floyd | minions weren't idiots of the first water, it would have been a good
Floyd | plan.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dulle Griet and the Antenorian Icebox

Floyd | An Interactive Fiction by Sam Kabo Ashwell
Floyd | Release 3 / Serial number 100116 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Cave
Floyd | The ice of the Cocytean piedmont is pitted and rotten, riddled with

Floyd | moulins of befouled meltwater. For the most part the caves are
Floyd | unstable, but they don't tend to change too much over winter. This one
Floyd | is large enough to serve as temporary depot, but small and twisty
Floyd | enough to keep it hidden.
Floyd |
Floyd | The imposing bulk of the Iron Quagga takes up much of the space here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "We could let the newcomers try..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And then jump in when we hit new territory." 	
			Fang asks, "idiots of first water?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x quagga" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, now the sow pulls out the bung. You told that fool Mayken a dozen
Floyd | times that when she made the drop she should demonproof everything
Floyd | thoroughly, but what a mess. Not even a tarp thrown over it, for
Floyd | pity's sake. There's a sliver of a chance that it might still be

Floyd | functional, but de-imping the thing is going to be unpleasant.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "There's nine waters, I guess." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		DavidW says, "Or four. I'm not sure how we're counting them." 	
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a bog-iron scramaseax
Floyd |   a demonoscope
Floyd |   a pile of loot
Floyd |   a wheel of artisanal Camberzola

Floyd |   a Camus first edition
Floyd |   a spun silver birdcage (closed)
Floyd |     an ornamental imp
Floyd |   an octavo of Shakespeare fanfiction
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x scramaseax" 		
	

Floyd | Cold-wrought bog-iron is a wretched material, but you'd carry a weapon
Floyd | made of soap if it could wound the dead. It's notched, pitted, holds
Floyd | an edge for about three seconds and has been twisted back into shape
Floyd | countless times; constant application of walrus blubber mitigates the

Floyd | rust somewhat, but considering what's in the air here the final
Floyd | outcome is not in doubt. Locating a replacement for when the dear old
Floyd | thing falls to bits is one of your more pressing concerns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x demonoscope" 		
	

Floyd | A small, crudely painted ikon of the Blessed Egdethbra of Wessex in
Floyd | the act of her martyrdom, a sordid little affair involving a
Floyd | backsliding Dane, a turnip field and an ironbound psalter. When waved
Floyd | at demon-infested things, the aforementioned proto-saint wiggles her

Floyd | toes and rolls her eyes wildly. (Demonoscopes are usually crafted with
Floyd | saints of better repute, preferably ones who actually existed, but
Floyd | these are usually overwhelmed by the demon-saturated environment of
Floyd | the Circles.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x loot" 		
	

Floyd | Most of this is hell-forged treasure of the gaudiest sort: crowns,
Floyd | plate, jewelry, fist-sized diamonds. Horse droppings are not figs: it
Floyd | will all turn to dented tin and broken crockery when exposed to fresh
Floyd | air and sunlight, but until then it will serve as a cover for the good

Floyd | stuff, and as bribes for the more stupid gatekeepers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x cheese" 		
	

Floyd | They say that everything good that comes from Hell was stolen from

Floyd | somewhere else. Though mostly true, there are caveats: a good blue
Floyd | cheese that matured in certain of the middle circles is a thing beyond
Floyd | words. You plan to keep this one for yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x camus" 		
	

Floyd | The Cahiers of Camus, all but unobtainable in the mortal realm. Your
Floyd | usual reading-material extends about as far as grocery lists, but you
Floyd | know several buyers who will cheerfully gouge each others's eyes out
Floyd | for this. Disappointingly, it is bound in rather boring green canvas.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x birdcage" 		
	

Floyd | A local product; within a few hours of your escape it will have become
Floyd | a chamberpot or a cracked jug, but it'll do until then. It presently

Floyd | houses an ornamental imp..
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x imp" 		
	

Floyd | The smallest and most stupid demons come in innumerable shapes, most

Floyd | of them hideous; a few breeds, however, are rather attractive and are
Floyd | worn as ornaments by ladies of fashion. They don't breed true,
Floyd | however, which ensures that there's constant demand for wild
Floyd | specimens. Occultists love to grumble about being priced out of the
Floyd | market.
Floyd |

Floyd | This specimen is of the type usually worn on a fine silver chain
Floyd | around the wrist and used by demimondaines to light their cigarettes;
Floyd | it resembles a butterfly-wing folded into abstract origami, with eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x fanfiction" 		
	

Floyd | A small single-run printing by one Wm. Shakspere, with the mysterious
Floyd | title D5-D6. Hette, non-Conne, wingefick. Neifile/Fiammetta/Panfilo,
Floyd | Elissa/Filostrato, Dioneo/Misia. Spoileres.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "read fanfiction" 		
	

Floyd | A small single-run printing by one Wm. Shakspere, with the mysterious
Floyd | title D5-D6. Hette, non-Conne, wingefick. Neifile/Fiammetta/Panfilo,
Floyd | Elissa/Filostrato, Dioneo/Misia. Spoileres.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscrope" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope" 		
	

Floyd | You look ridiculous waving the demonoscope.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x demonoscope" 		
	

Floyd | A small, crudely painted ikon of the Blessed Egdethbra of Wessex in
Floyd | the act of her martyrdom, a sordid little affair involving a
Floyd | backsliding Dane, a turnip field and an ironbound psalter. When waved
Floyd | at demon-infested things, the aforementioned proto-saint wiggles her

Floyd | toes and rolls her eyes wildly. (Demonoscopes are usually crafted with
Floyd | saints of better repute, preferably ones who actually existed, but
Floyd | these are usually overwhelmed by the demon-saturated environment of
Floyd | the Circles.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Ice Cave
Floyd | The ice of the Cocytean piedmont is pitted and rotten, riddled with
Floyd | moulins of befouled meltwater. For the most part the caves are
Floyd | unstable, but they don't tend to change too much over winter. This one

Floyd | is large enough to serve as temporary depot, but small and twisty
Floyd | enough to keep it hidden.
Floyd |
Floyd | The imposing bulk of the Iron Quagga takes up much of the space here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "insert demonoscope" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at quagga" 		
	

Floyd | You sweep the ikon vaguely across the Quagga. The doubtful blessed
Floyd | writhes and kicks, turnips flying in all directions. Not an all-out
Floyd | frothing fit, bethankit, which means that the most you reasonably have
Floyd | to deal with is a handful of imps or perhaps a lesser cluster. Making

Floyd | more controlled sweeps, you narrow the disturbances down to three
Floyd | areas: the aft right hip joint, the furnace and something up towards
Floyd | the pilot's end - have to get inside to narrow that down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Pilot's Plate
Floyd | Although the ideal crew of a 'gin of this class is three, the Quagga
Floyd | has been rigged to allow it to be crewed one-handed, though you'd

Floyd | break your back jumping between helm and firebox at anything faster
Floyd | than a trot. The cut-down controls - essentially just the gearshaft
Floyd | and helm - will not exactly allow you to fight any cavalry actions,
Floyd | but fortunately Hell is short on armour regiments.
Floyd |
Floyd | With the engine at rest, the floor slants down rather towards the

Floyd | engine's front.
Floyd |
Floyd | Beside the coal chute lies a fireman's shovel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl goes home. 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at shovel" 		
	

Floyd | The unfortunate saint wriggles a little bit, dislodging a turnip or
Floyd | two, but that's about background level for anywhere below circle four.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at firebox" 		
	

Floyd | A good deal of somewhat-uninspired wriggling indicates the presence of
Floyd | a small and rather pathetic imp.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x firebox" 		
	

Floyd | Essentially, this is just a big iron box through which a lot of piping
Floyd | runs; you set a big fire inside, the water in the pipes turns to
Floyd | steam, and then Technology happens and stompy iron feet crush all

Floyd | before them. A sturdy iron door seals off the firebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open firebox" 		
	

Floyd | You tug mightily at the furnace door. It refuses to budge.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hit firebox with shovel" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the fireman's shovel)
Floyd | You give the door a couple of solid thumps, then slip the edge of the

Floyd | fireman's shovel between lid and rim and twist. With a satisfying
Floyd | crack, the frost-locked door gives a fraction of an inch; it should
Floyd | open now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open firebox" 		
	

Floyd | Ugh. There's an agubulge - a minor ice imp - in there. It hasn't been
Floyd | there too long, you think; there's not much of an ice-mass, just a lot
Floyd | of frost all over everything.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x agubulge" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about agubulge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take agubulge" 		
	

Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hit agubulge with shovel" 		
	

Floyd | You lean in and give it a few solid stabs with the sharp end. There is
Floyd | a satisfying squashing sound.
Floyd |
Floyd | After this, it's a simple matter to get a fire going with coal-chips.

Floyd | You bask in the heat, unfamiliar and welcome after your time in
Floyd | Cocytus.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "I'm de-imping like a pro" 	
			Jacqueline says, "So, I guess this game might in part be a statement that maga thinks he lives in a world that's infested by imps six months a year." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Pilot's Plate
Floyd | Although the ideal crew of a 'gin of this class is three, the Quagga
Floyd | has been rigged to allow it to be crewed one-handed, though you'd

Floyd | break your back jumping between helm and firebox at anything faster
Floyd | than a trot. The cut-down controls - essentially just the gearshaft
Floyd | and helm - will not exactly allow you to fight any cavalry actions,
Floyd | but fortunately Hell is short on armour regiments.
Floyd |
Floyd | With the engine at rest, the floor slants down rather towards the

Floyd | engine's front.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Ice Cave
Floyd | The imposing bulk of the Iron Quagga takes up much of the space here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x hip" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the aft right limb or the aft left limb?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at quagga" 		
	

Floyd | You sweep the ikon vaguely across the Quagga. The doubtful blessed
Floyd | writhes and kicks, turnips flying in all directions. Not an all-out
Floyd | frothing fit, bethankit, which means that the most you reasonably have
Floyd | to deal with is a handful of imps or perhaps a lesser cluster. Making
Floyd | more controlled sweeps, you narrow the disturbances down to three
Floyd | areas: the aft right hip joint, the furnace and something up towards

Floyd | the pilot's end - have to get inside to narrow that down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x aft right hip joint" 		
	

Floyd | Thick ice encrusts the hip joint, falling in dozens of narrow icicles

Floyd | most of the way down to the knee. Unless there's been a bizarrely
Floyd | specific leak in the water reservoir, this means that an agubulge, a
Floyd | frigid and mindless imp used to provide localised cooling, has taken
Floyd | up residence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at aft right hip joint" 		
	

Floyd | Lamentably, it's still there, if the blessed's reaction is anything to
Floyd | go by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm, you've already tackled the furnace. It shouldn't list that one." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a fireman's shovel
Floyd |   a bog-iron scramaseax

Floyd |   a demonoscope
Floyd |   a pile of loot
Floyd |   a wheel of artisanal Camberzola
Floyd |   a Camus first edition
Floyd |   a spun silver birdcage (closed)
Floyd |     an ornamental imp

Floyd |   an octavo of Shakespeare fanfiction
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "aft right hip joint with shovel" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hit aft right hip joint with shovel" 		
	

Floyd | >

		Fang says, "um" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "push space" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | I beg your pardon?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x aft right hip joint" 		
	

Floyd | Big mass of ice. Icicles. Probably an imp deep inside. Not going
Floyd | anywhere until it's dealt with.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "I guess violence doesn't solve everything" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Not in IF." 	
			DavidW says, "Hitting the joint with the shovel didn't do anything. Not even a default message." 	
			maga says, "god fuck it sideways" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hit aft right hip joint with scramaseax" 		
	

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Wait, is something new broken?" 	
			Jacqueline cries. 	
			olethros says, "aww" 	
			DavidW says, "It's a speed-if. It's not going to be perfect." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Oh my" 	
			Jacqueline says, "But this part worked flawlessly earlier. wt--" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open birdcage" 		
	

Floyd | You open the spun silver birdcage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "hit agubulge with seax" 		
	

Floyd | One swing of the seax fractures the ice into a spiderweb of cracks. A
Floyd | second dislodges some good-sized chunks, and soon you have most of the
Floyd | ice hacked away. Unfortunately, there's still some lodged up inside
Floyd | the joint - how did the little bastard squeeze into such a narrow
Floyd | space? Nesting, you muse darkly. At any rate, the seax is too blunt
Floyd | and misshapen to fit into such a narrow gap.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "hrmph" 	
			DavidW says, "oh." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Looks like the last imp is in the game itself" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Oh wait, are we okay now?" 	
			maga says, "though I don't know how I didn't redirect that" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hit agubulge with shovel" 		
	

Floyd | You bash off the more fragile icicles and a few chips of ice, but your
Floyd | progress is rather limited.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x agubulge" 		
	

Floyd | A mass of ice, at the centre of which is presumably a cold-imp. The
Floyd | things are mindless and relatively easy to deal with, on the whole,
Floyd | except that they breed. By means of microscopic eggs. The last time
Floyd | you stumbled into a swarm of them you had to take three saunas a day
Floyd | for two weeks and boil everything you owned; but hopefully any eggs
Floyd | will get killed off by engine heat if you can just get rid of this one

Floyd | and get things running.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open birdcage" 		
	

Floyd | That's already open.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "get imp" 		
	

Floyd | (the ornamental imp)
Floyd | Taken.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x imp" 		
	

Floyd | (the ornamental imp)
Floyd | The smallest and most stupid demons come in innumerable shapes, most

Floyd | of them hideous; a few breeds, however, are rather attractive and are
Floyd | worn as ornaments by ladies of fashion. They don't breed true,
Floyd | however, which ensures that there's constant demand for wild
Floyd | specimens. Occultists love to grumble about being priced out of the
Floyd | market.
Floyd |

Floyd | This specimen is of the type usually worn on a fine silver chain
Floyd | around the wrist and used by demimondaines to light their cigarettes;
Floyd | it resembles a butterfly-wing folded into abstract origami, with eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "light imp" 		
	

Floyd | (the ornamental imp)
Floyd | As carefully as you can, you slip a finger and thumb through the imp's
Floyd | angular folds and give its abdomen a squeeze. You are rewarded with a
Floyd | small and flickering flame that dances over its wingtips like an

Floyd | aurora.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "What's a demimondaine anyway?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "burn agubulge with imp" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to burn the agubulge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "burn agubulge" 		
	

Floyd | The symmetry of the solution has appeal, but as it turns out the
Floyd | ornamental demon's flame is far too faint to melt more than a few
Floyd | droplets of ice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   an ornamental imp (providing light)
Floyd |   a fireman's shovel
Floyd |   a bog-iron scramaseax

Floyd |   a demonoscope
Floyd |   a pile of loot
Floyd |   a wheel of artisanal Camberzola
Floyd |   a Camus first edition
Floyd |   a spun silver birdcage (open but empty)
Floyd |   an octavo of Shakespeare fanfiction

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "demi-mondaine. Not as important as a regular mondaine." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "burn fanfiction" 		
	

Floyd | Steeling yourself, you apply the imp to one page. Old paper burns

Floyd | wonderfully well, you discover, and the whole thing is soon aflame.
Floyd | You try not to think of the volume of merino socks and Kopi Luwak that
Floyd | could have purchased with the proceeds.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Well, what's a mondaine?" 	
			maga says, "a demimondaine was an inhabitant of the demimonde" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "burn agubulge" 		
	

Floyd | You wedge the blazing mass under the hip joint and hover anxiously
Floyd | nearby to prod it into more enthusiastic flames. After a few harrowing

Floyd | minutes, you hear a gurgling rodent squeal and the drip of meltwater
Floyd | is augmented by a pinkish ooze, washing away the last ashes of your
Floyd | former prize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The opposite of fantastique" 	
			Fang says, "two down" 	
			DavidW says, "ah. monde = world" 	
			Touchy says, "not a watch then...." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at quagga" 		
	

Floyd | You sweep the ikon vaguely across the Quagga.
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "So, an underworlder." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at quagga" 		
	

Floyd | You sweep the ikon vaguely across the Quagga.
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "um" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Pilot's Plate
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "The one in the furnace is left" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | Dulle Griet and the Antenorian Icebox is now in its "verbose" mode,
Floyd | which always gives long descriptions of locations (even if you've been
Floyd | there before).

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Dulle Griet and the Antenorian Icebox is now in its "verbose" mode,
Floyd | which always gives long descriptions of locations (even if you've been
Floyd | there before).
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | Dulle Griet and the Antenorian Icebox is now in its "verbose" mode,
Floyd | which always gives long descriptions of locations (even if you've been
Floyd | there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "haha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "hahaha" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Er, in the pilot'S section" 	
			DavidW says, "no, he did the furnace" 	
			Touchy says, "good job gusy" 	
			Fang says, "verbose shouldn't affect demonoscope readings, really" 	
			Touchy says, "definitely in the verbose mode now" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Pilot's Plate

Floyd | Although the ideal crew of a 'gin of this class is three, the Quagga
Floyd | has been rigged to allow it to be crewed one-handed, though you'd
Floyd | break your back jumping between helm and firebox at anything faster
Floyd | than a trot. The cut-down controls - essentially just the gearshaft
Floyd | and helm - will not exactly allow you to fight any cavalry actions,
Floyd | but fortunately Hell is short on armour regiments.

Floyd |
Floyd | With the engine at rest, the floor slants down rather towards the
Floyd | engine's front.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ice Cave
Floyd | The ice of the Cocytean piedmont is pitted and rotten, riddled with
Floyd | moulins of befouled meltwater. For the most part the caves are

Floyd | unstable, but they don't tend to change too much over winter. This one
Floyd | is large enough to serve as temporary depot, but small and twisty
Floyd | enough to keep it hidden.
Floyd |
Floyd | The imposing bulk of the Iron Quagga takes up much of the space here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x pilot" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Pilot's Plate
Floyd | Although the ideal crew of a 'gin of this class is three, the Quagga
Floyd | has been rigged to allow it to be crewed one-handed, though you'd

Floyd | break your back jumping between helm and firebox at anything faster
Floyd | than a trot. The cut-down controls - essentially just the gearshaft
Floyd | and helm - will not exactly allow you to fight any cavalry actions,
Floyd | but fortunately Hell is short on armour regiments.
Floyd |
Floyd | With the engine at rest, the floor slants down rather towards the

Floyd | engine's front.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger asks, "So we can chime in again now?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at helm" 		
	

Floyd | The unfortunate saint wriggles a little bit, dislodging a turnip or
Floyd | two, but that's about background level for anywhere below circle four.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I think so... yeah" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Right?" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x gearbox" 		
	

Floyd | A misbegotten and unruly lever that presides over the Blazing Host
Floyd | universally-reviled gearbox. The usual paces - reverse, neutral,
Floyd | shuffle, walk, march, trot, killing trot, canter - are all there, and

Floyd | at least you don't have to deal with the dandyish Parade March gear
Floyd | that's become obligatory on modern builds. But it jams constantly, has
Floyd | a tendency to slip straight into a canter if you change from march to
Floyd | walk too casually, and screams bloody murder if changed a little too
Floyd | early or late. Its saving grace is that, though bad, it takes a great
Floyd | deal of punishment to make it any worse.

Floyd |
Floyd | The stick is currently in neutral. The slots for the other gear
Floyd | positions open up into darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I dunno. We never actually vaniquished the 3rd demon, although we know where it is." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at gearbox" 		
	

Floyd | Death and fire, there's one in the gearbox. Your best guess is an
Floyd | ithrogyca, an obnoxious little gluttony-demon designed to clean the
Floyd | adipose tissue off flesh. They happily gorge themselves on fats until

Floyd | they burst. This one must have gone in after the grease.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of maga), "Was Taiya your inspiration for the ithrogyca?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   an ornamental imp (providing light)
Floyd |   a fireman's shovel
Floyd |   a bog-iron scramaseax
Floyd |   a demonoscope
Floyd |   a pile of loot

Floyd |   a wheel of artisanal Camberzola
Floyd |   a Camus first edition
Floyd |   a spun silver birdcage (open but empty)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x cheese" 		
	

Floyd | They say that everything good that comes from Hell was stolen from
Floyd | somewhere else. Though mostly true, there are caveats: a good blue
Floyd | cheese that matured in certain of the middle circles is a thing beyond
Floyd | words. You plan to keep this one for yourself.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "insert cheese in gearbox" 		
	

Floyd | It's not quite squidgy enough to go down in there.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Squidgy is such a great word." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x camus" 		
	

Floyd | The Cahiers of Camus, all but unobtainable in the mortal realm. Your
Floyd | usual reading-material extends about as far as grocery lists, but you

Floyd | know several buyers who will cheerfully gouge each others's eyes out
Floyd | for this. Disappointingly, it is bound in rather boring green canvas.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "crumble cheese" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "melt cheese" 		
	

Floyd | Cupping your hands, you hold the Camberzola over the top of the
Floyd | firebox. Your hands are weather-beaten and gnarly enough to take the
Floyd | temperature, but the cheese is not so fortunate; in a few minutes it
Floyd | has turned into a thick goo.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x cheese" 		Jacqueline says, "woo goo" 	
	

Floyd | A short time ago this was a peerless cheese. Now it's a semi-liquid
Floyd | glob, still delicious but rather less manageable.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "drink cheese" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing suitable to drink here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "eat cheese" 		DavidW says, "focus" 	
	

Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang:( 	
			maga weeps softly 	
			Jacqueline says, "Can we... I have an idea, but I'm not sure if it's mine or from before." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I will continue to just watch, I guess." 	
			DavidW asks, "Like PUT IT IN the you-know-what?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pour cheese in gearbox" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "insert cheese in gearbox" 		
	

Floyd | You slop the gooey mess down the slots. There is a pause while it
Floyd | slithers down into the depths of the gearbox; then there is a
Floyd | high-pitched gurgle of joy, a sound like a bellows with teeth, and
Floyd | lastly a terminal-sounding *sploch*.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Fang says, "I'm hungry" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "That was my idea, yeah." 	
			Fang says, "also, such a waste of good cheese" 	
			Touchy says, "damn oven cheese on my macbook" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave demonoscope at gearbox" 		
	

Floyd | Looks as if it's clear now. You think you detect a look of sadness in
Floyd | the blessed's eye, but that's probably projection.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Fang says, "haha" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Fang), "Indeed." 	
			DavidW says, "so, I guess we should drive this iron puppy." 	
			Fang asks, "so, how do we operate this thing?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear helm" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the helm)
Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x helm#" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x helm" 		
	

Floyd | Old-fashioned pilots prefer the bewildering chaos of a Zebruggi lever
Floyd | array, but outside the more conservative Russian principalities nobody
Floyd | builds those any more; the most sensible of the various replacements
Floyd | is a sort of ship's wheel on a stick, with foot-pedals for detailed

Floyd | control.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "Don't think it's that sort of helm, DW" 	
			DavidW says, "oh, it's not a wearable helm" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x pedals" 		
	

Floyd | Old-fashioned pilots prefer the bewildering chaos of a Zebruggi lever
Floyd | array, but outside the more conservative Russian principalities nobody
Floyd | builds those any more; the most sensible of the various replacements
Floyd | is a sort of ship's wheel on a stick, with foot-pedals for detailed

Floyd | control.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Thought it might be thought controlled a bit" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x firebox" 		
	

Floyd | Essentially, this is just a big iron box through which a lot of piping
Floyd | runs; you set a big fire inside, the water in the pipes turns to
Floyd | steam, and then Technology happens and stompy iron feet crush all
Floyd | before them.  A good fire has been set inside, and the furnace is
Floyd | starting to radiate heat.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The gear box has a lever." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x gearbox" 		
	

Floyd | A misbegotten and unruly lever that presides over the Blazing Host
Floyd | universally-reviled gearbox. The usual paces - reverse, neutral,

Floyd | shuffle, walk, march, trot, killing trot, canter - are all there, and
Floyd | at least you don't have to deal with the dandyish Parade March gear
Floyd | that's become obligatory on modern builds. But it jams constantly, has
Floyd | a tendency to slip straight into a canter if you change from march to
Floyd | walk too casually, and screams bloody murder if changed a little too
Floyd | early or late. Its saving grace is that, though bad, it takes a great

Floyd | deal of punishment to make it any worse.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stick is currently in neutral. The slots for the other gear
Floyd | positions open up into darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "turn stick" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "push lever" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "set gearbox to shuffle" 		
	

Floyd | With a clangor like an angel's death-rattle, the engine steps out. The
Floyd | furnace roars and cracks at your back, the icy wind of the great ice
Floyd | lake scorches your face, and inside your gut the fierce slow burn of a
Floyd | hard-bought victory.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 0 out of a possible 0, in 72 turns.

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hooray" 	
			Fang says, "yay" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Woo" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Pilot's Plate
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "set gearbox to killing" 		
	

Floyd | No, you can't set that to anything.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "set gearbox to killing trot" 		
	

Floyd | Shifting straight into killing trot from a dead start is unwise,
Floyd | particularly on slippery, uneven ground like this.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Hooray woo yay woot" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "set gearbox to reverse" 		
	

Floyd | Shifting straight into reverse from a dead start is unwise,
Floyd | particularly on slippery, uneven ground like this.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "nice" 	
			Fang says, "not sure that's sensible" 	
			Taleslinger says, "I want a sequel!" 	
			Fang asks, "how else would you retreat?" 	
			Fang says (to Taleslinger), "indeed." 	
			Taleslinger asks (of maga), "So is this guy supposed to be a demon hunter or what?" 	
			Fang says, "I most set things to a killing trot" 	
			maga says (to TS), "Dulle Griet and the Live-Fire Betatesting" 	
			Fang says, "deeply sad that the option is there but cannot be used" 	
			Jacqueline says, "aw" 	
			DavidW says, "The Quagga from M.A.G.A." 	
			maga says (to TS), "no, just a very specialised looter" 	
			Touchy says, "4 hours of cf and I turned my desk in a messy pile of foodremains" 	
			Fang says, "at least we kept the camus" 	
			DavidW says, "And the loot" 	
			Jacqueline says, "And on that note, it is time for Jacqueline's nap. Will seriously try to catch up on transcripts. Seriously." 	
			Fang says, "also, mysterious synchronicity with touchy's melted cheese" 	
			Jacqueline says, "And if my game doesn't make enough progress, I'll poke folks for ideas of what to play next week in a couple days." 	
			maga says, "thanks for putting up with my shit, guys" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Fang), "I think that is why Touchy decided to have the oven cheese, actually." 	
			Jacqueline says (to maga), "Aw." 	
			Taleslinger says (to maga), "It's a cool game." 	
			Touchy says, "Yeah. It was a very inspirational game." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		Touchy says, "Especially cheesewise." 	
	

Floyd | Pilot's Plate

Floyd | Although the ideal crew of a 'gin of this class is three, the Quagga
Floyd | has been rigged to allow it to be crewed one-handed, though you'd
Floyd | break your back jumping between helm and firebox at anything faster
Floyd | than a trot. The cut-down controls - essentially just the gearshaft
Floyd | and helm - will not exactly allow you to fight any cavalry actions,
Floyd | but fortunately Hell is short on armour regiments.

Floyd |
Floyd | With the engine at rest, the floor slants down rather towards the
Floyd | engine's front.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "indeed!" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Not for me." 	
			Fang says, "yeah" 	
			Taleslinger says, "(Lactose-intolerant)" 	
			Nitku says, "Great writing" 	
			olethros asks, "but to imaginary cheese?" 	
			Fang says, "(still think needs more killing trot)" 	
			DavidW says (to Taleslinger), "Maybe you can have a wheel of artisinal tofu." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Eek, tofu." 	
			DavidW asks, "Tofu is bad too?" 	
			maga says (to Fang), "you cannot actually get it into killing trot; sorry" 	
			maga says, "if I make a sequel I will allow you to actually pilot the thing, maybe" 	
	Gerynar arrives, full of fun and funk. 		Fang asks (of maga), "well, maybe make a death ending for entering the killing trot directly?" 	
	olethros has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Jacqueline says (to Fang), "He says that would have been a good idea if he'd thought of it in time." 	
			Gerynar asks, "so, how'd the game go?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "(He is Mounting and Blading now.)" 	
			Fang says, "ah" 	
			Fang says, "TSD" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah, and I knew it sounded that way when I typed it, too."	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
The Day I Stabbed Stalin by Taleslinger
As played on ifMUD on January 16, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of The Day I Stabbed Stalin, written by Taleslinger. The Day I Stabbed Stalin was originally released as part of the 2009-10 (increasingly misnomed) Newer New Year's Speed IF. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "load stabbed" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  Dear Blogreaders,
Floyd |  I think we can all agree it has been a weird year. It's so cool that
Floyd | we could replace all our technology with Alien Tech (tm) from those

Floyd | UFOs that crashed last year. And just think of the last three weeks -
Floyd | the governors daughter abducted, and then, sudden and unrelated, this
Floyd | state allows gay marriage after all. Good for Paul and me! I heard the
Floyd | news when  I returned from my three weeks trip to Europe. I rushed to
Floyd | his New Year's Party, and, well, after the last two years, I had a
Floyd | hunch that this could turn into

Floyd |
Floyd | The Day I stabbed Stalin
Floyd | An interactive Party by Taleslinger
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 091225 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd |

Floyd | Paul, his hair cropped short and dyed deep blue, awaits you at the
Floyd | door. "Alex! How was Europe?"
Floyd |  "Fine! How is the party?"
Floyd | "Good, good."
Floyd | He gives you a long, sensitive hug, which usually means he wants to
Floyd | annoy you.

Floyd | "I invited a lot of people, to help you socialize -like Uncle Wally! I
Floyd | had to, after you accidentally (Paul puts a lot of *acid* in that
Floyd | word) sent him that Thomson's Gazelle last year. And even those nice
Floyd | Dagon Cultists from next door. So try and behave yourself, 'kay?"
Floyd | "I always try! I even made a cupcake." You hand Paul the single,
Floyd | small, crumpled and black thing, sole survivor of another kitchen

Floyd | fiasco. That gets you a soft giggle and Paul disappears. You really
Floyd | wonder how he manages to stay away from you on a three room party.
Floyd |
Floyd | hallway
Floyd | A small hallway, brightly lit by a row of Alien Tech(tm) powered neon
Floyd | lights. Dark wooden stairs lead upwards, and a doorframe opens east

Floyd | into the Living Room. A small door under the stairs lead into a
Floyd | storage closet. (Referred to by Paul only as "The Potter Room".)
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a chest of drawers (closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You're Alex. A middle-aged guy in combats boots, jeans, T-shirt and
Floyd | leather jacket. You normally wear your hair cropped short, but Alex
Floyd | convinced you to grow it out, and you must admit you really like it.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x alien tech" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open drawers" 		
	

Floyd | You open the chest of drawers, revealing a roll of duct tape.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take tape" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oooh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x it" 		
	

Floyd | Duct tape. You use it for minor household repairs and some hardcore
Floyd | roleplaying. You're pretty sure you can use it to TAPE something TO
Floyd | something else.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "We are alex and alex convinced us? Are we weird?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Duct tape is always very useful." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "Good catch." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x potter room" 		
	

Floyd | A small door. Somewhat non-descript.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | You open the small door and cram yourself into the Potter room.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Potter Room
Floyd | Shelves are nailed to the leaning wall. On them, some useless tools
Floyd | gather dust.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Oops, typo." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tools" 		
	

Floyd | Every shelf carries its own heap of rusty, quite useless tools.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search tools" 		
	

Floyd | You discover a ten foot aluminium pole. Now you only need something
Floyd | you wouldn't want to touch with it.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take pole" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search tools" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing more. Well, technically you find some more stuff,
Floyd | obviously, but it's odd - none of it seems exactly...y'know...helpful.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | hallway
Floyd | You can see a chest of drawers (empty) here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | The Day I stabbed Stalin is now in its "verbose" mode, which always
Floyd | gives long descriptions of locations (even if you've been there
Floyd | before).

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | hallway
Floyd | A small hallway, brightly lit by a row of Alien Tech(tm) powered neon

Floyd | lights. Dark wooden stairs lead upwards, and a doorframe opens east
Floyd | into the Living Room. A small door under the stairs lead into a
Floyd | storage closet. (Referred to by Paul only as "The Potter Room".)
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a chest of drawers (empty) here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | Paul has forbidden any entrance for either you or anyone else to the
Floyd | rest of the House for the night. Aside from a a seductive "Maybe
Floyd | later, when we're alone", that is.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | And there he is! Uncle Wally, small, stout, with his Stalin moustache
Floyd | and Soldier's jacket to go with it. He opens his arms wide: "Alex, me
Floyd | boy! Didn't know I had to keep my back to the wall at this party! Haw!

Floyd | Haw!" He slaps you on the shoulder. "Ha ha, just kidding! I have
Floyd | nothing against queers personally!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | Before the party people invaded it, this was a spacious, cozy room.
Floyd | Now, you have to wade through thick smoke to escape either westwards

Floyd | to the hallway or to the Kitchen and the Pool beyond to the South.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some people sit on the two comfortable couches, sharing joints and
Floyd | talking about which of these will kill us first - lack of oil,
Floyd | terrorists, the climate change or the return of the aliens.
Floyd |

Floyd | Between the two couches is a huge heap of purses and backpacks.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a sleeping pirate and Uncle Wally here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku asks, "Can we stab him already?" 	
			DavidW asks, "with what?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pirate" 		
	

Floyd | Like every year, Paul told one guy that this is a costume party. Some
Floyd | fellow showed up in a pirate costume, complete with a hook hand, an

Floyd | eyepatch and a flintlock. Looks like he was so embarassed he smoked
Floyd | till he passed out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take hook" 		
	

Floyd | Hm, interesting. It might be useful. You decide to nick it, after all
Floyd | he could hurt himself with it in his sleep.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stab stalin" 		
	

Floyd | You need something sharp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hook" 		
	

Floyd | It's made of plastic and looks cheap and durable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get flintlock" 		DavidW says, "ah. plastic." 	
	

Floyd | You carefully remove the flintlock from the Pirates belt. It is,
Floyd | indeed, a working model - and loaded. Looks like you've only got one
Floyd | shot, though. Very Jack-sparrowish.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "stab wally with hook" 		
	

Floyd | You need something sharp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tape hook to pole" 		
	

Floyd | You tape the hook hand to the pole, making a pole hook.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar is thinking there might be knives in the kitchen 	
			DavidW says, "No, I haven't played this yet, but c'mon. Taping the hook to the pole looked obvious." 	
			DavidW says (to Gerynar), "sure." 	
			Taleslinger says (to dw), "Thanks again for betatesting." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x purses" 		
	

Floyd | Most people arrived directly from last-minute College courses and
Floyd | brought their stuff with them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "...timing" 	
	maga's studied dalliance with his venal muses is little to our taste. 		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get patch" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The main feature of this room is the impressive glass door, which
Floyd | leads south, to the pool. All benches and counters are weighted down
Floyd | with random food stuff, brought by the party goers. Of course, there

Floyd | are more people here than in the living room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your cupcake sits among all the tasty food, sad and forlorn.
Floyd |
Floyd | Someone stuck a knife in the buffet next to the (unimplemented)
Floyd | cheese.

Floyd |
Floyd | People stand around, glasses or plates in hand, happily munching and
Floyd | talking.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter next to the sink sits Paul's Alien Tech(tm) powered
Floyd | laptop, connected to some small Alien Tech(tm) powered speakers,

Floyd | providing music.
Floyd | Right now, it's playing: "The Stowaway" by Murray Gold (performed by
Floyd | Yamit Mamo).
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "Haw, haw,

Floyd | with Alex and you I'm no doubt who's the man and who's the woman in
Floyd | the relationship. Or do you call them butches? No, that's only lesbos,
Floyd | right?"
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "search purses" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oops, sorry. I thought we were done with the Living Room." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Um. I thought we agreed before moving..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Timing." 	
			Jacqueline says, "No worries." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "shoot stalin" 		
	

Floyd | No, that was the first one.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "ha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x knife" 		
	

Floyd | It's a normal kitchen knife.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | Uncle Wally says: "Ah, hungry? I thought you fair folk only eat
Floyd | hoers'd'oeuvre." You pull the knife out of the counter.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tape knife to pole" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a knife
Floyd |   a pole hook
Floyd |   a flintlock

Floyd |   a roll of duct tape
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tape knife to pole hook" 		
	

Floyd | You can't, well, you probably can, but you don't want to tape that

Floyd | together. (This isn't a cheap way out - it's an interesting chasm
Floyd | between player and PC motivation.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "STAB STALIN" 		
	

Floyd | (with the knife)
Floyd | Even though this guy pisses you off to no end, you can't kill him in
Floyd | here. Even though you seem to miss him all the time, Paul is in here
Floyd | somewhere. And he won't be amused if he sees his dead uncle.(Hated or
Floyd | not.)
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "aww" 	
			DavidW says, "It has to be done right, I suppose." 	
	maga arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x laptop" 		
	

Floyd | The screensaver is on, and the password protection has popped up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "type password on laptop" 		
	

Floyd | You don't know Paul's password.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "So let's find the jeep, duct tape the knife to it, and stab him that way." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "listen to laptop" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x laptop" 		
	

Floyd | The screensaver is on, and the password protection has popped up.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The main feature of this room is the impressive glass door, which

Floyd | leads south, to the pool. All benches and counters are weighted down
Floyd | with random food stuff, brought by the party goers. Of course, there
Floyd | are more people here than in the living room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your cupcake sits among all the tasty food, sad and forlorn.
Floyd |

Floyd | People stand around, glasses or plates in hand, happily munching and
Floyd | talking.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter next to the sink sits Paul's Alien Tech(tm) powered
Floyd | laptop, connected to some small Alien Tech(tm) powered speakers,
Floyd | providing music.

Floyd | Right now, it's playing:"All that she wants" by Ace of Base..
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Uncle Wally here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "type swordfish on laptop" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cupcake" 		
	

Floyd | A small, black, crumpled thing. Hard as steel. It looks pitiful.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take cupcake" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Now I want a cupcake. Even a sad one will do." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "look under laptop" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give cupcake to uncle" 		
	

Floyd | Uncle Wally doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "close laptop" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can close.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit uncle with cupcake" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to hit Uncle Wally.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit uncle" 		
	

Floyd | Hey! This game isn't called "The day I attacked Stalin!"

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "south?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "mmkay" 	
			Touchy says, "Yes. Pool. Awesome." 	
			DavidW says, "Or maybe north. The eyepatch might be a slingshot." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a cupcake
Floyd |   a knife

Floyd |   a pole hook
Floyd |   a flintlock
Floyd |   a roll of duct tape
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by
Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown

Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a
Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they
Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dagon cultists from next door are sitting here, quietly sipping

Floyd | their sodas and quietly chatting to each other in a language you've
Floyd | never heard (which honestly isn't saying much.)
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "You know how
Floyd | we could solve this finanical crisis? Just disallow women to work!
Floyd | They're stealing hard working men's job worse then foreigners."

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Maybe we'll fish something out of the pool with this pole hook thing we made?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cultists" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about Bunch of Cultists.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Okay, yeah, we can definitely stab him now." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pool" 		
	

Floyd | A small, pool, lacking a ladder of similiar equipment. It's just a
Floyd | huge body of water, trapped by greenish, ugly tiles.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "swim" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in pool" 		
	

Floyd | No, you need both hands to swim.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "heh, just plain old cultists" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tiles" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x wall" 		
	

Floyd | Quite high. But climbable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x undergrowth" 		
	

Floyd | Thick undergrowth. You think you glimpse something, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search it" 		
	

Floyd | You roam around the undergrowth, still not finding that damn button,
Floyd | but at least you discover a squeaky toy mouse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take mouse" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x it" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the toy mouse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "squeeze mouse" 		
	

Floyd | You achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "push mouse" 		
	

Floyd | "SQUEAK!" See - it does do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "heh" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "drop all" 		
	

Floyd | toy mouse: Dropped.
Floyd | cupcake: Dropped.
Floyd | knife: Dropped.
Floyd | pole hook: Dropped.
Floyd | flintlock: Dropped.
Floyd | roll of duct tape: Dropped.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "swim" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the Swimming Pool (swimming [obviously])

Floyd | You are surrounded by clear, cold water.
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "Hey, women
Floyd | can't park...And Paul is kinda effiminate...so he can't park, too?"
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "so, swim or climb, I guess." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by

Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown
Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a
Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they

		Taleslinger says, "OOps, bad bug." 	
	

Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dagon cultists from next door are sitting here, quietly sipping
Floyd | their sodas and quietly chatting to each other in a language you've
Floyd | never heard (which honestly isn't saying much.)
Floyd |

Floyd | You can also see a roll of duct tape, a flintlock, a pole hook, a
Floyd | knife, a cupcake and a toy mouse here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "Hey, Alex,
Floyd | you're wearing really subtle makeup. And the clothes you're wearing?
Floyd | Not very fashionable. Maybe you're not really gay. Maybe you just need

Floyd | a real woman."
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "uh, what about the bottom of the pool? You might've been just on the surface there." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "What was a bad bug? The mouse?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "May I try something?" 	
			djfletch says, "yeah I was just making sure we could get out really" 	
			DavidW says, "Wally following us into the pool." 	
	Jacqueline clears the save counter. 		Taleslinger says, "No, Wally following you into the pool." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, nevermind." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks (of Jacqueline), "hm?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Nothing." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Proceed." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "swim" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the Swimming Pool (swimming [obviously])
Floyd | You are surrounded by clear, cold water.
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "I'm really
Floyd | scared of all the terrorists. I mean, they own all the delis, and who

Floyd | knows what they put in our food."
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You try to dive down but don't have enough air.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hold breath" 		
	

Floyd | You hold your breath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You dive, but there is nothing more down there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can't hold your breath any longer.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by
Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown

Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a
Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they
Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dagon cultists from next door are sitting here, quietly sipping

Floyd | their sodas and quietly chatting to each other in a language you've
Floyd | never heard (which honestly isn't saying much.)
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a roll of duct tape, a flintlock, a pole hook, a
Floyd | knife, a cupcake and a toy mouse here.
Floyd |

Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "I don't get
Floyd | why I'm called sexist just because I say men should be allowed to hit
Floyd | their women. I think we all agree that talking to them never helps
Floyd | anyway."
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | You manage to scramble over the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Golf course
Floyd | You are at the foot of a small, sloping hill, the lawn neatly cut. You

Floyd | can go eastwards, uphill. The wall of Pauls garden is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A broken plank lies here. It has a sticker on it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oho" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x sticker" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x plank" 		
	

Floyd | This plank has been  broken in two . The sticker reads: "Take that,
Floyd | you godless vandals!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "hm" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take plank" 		
	

Floyd | >

		Nitku says (to TS), "I can see how you might have thought people took offense" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a plank
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I don't get it." 	
			Touchy asks, "Take offense by what?" 	
			Taleslinger says, "I agree that last line is maybe a bit too much." 	
			Nitku says, "By what Uncle Wally says." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hilltop
Floyd | You are on top of one of the innumberable hills of the golf course.
Floyd | You can see the whole golf course around you, which is boring as hell.
Floyd | The only interesting part seems to be one of the entrance gates to the

Floyd | northeast. West is the wall to Pauls garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a golf cart (closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Oh, the line about hitting women?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cart" 		
	

Floyd | A new Alien Tech(tm) powered golf cart stand here. Looks like they
Floyd | learned their lesson from the two you crashed. This one has an Alien
Floyd | Tech(tm) powered swipe card reader.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "As long as we get to stab him, I'm okay" 	
			DavidW asks, "hm. Alien Tech was mentioned earlier, wasn't it?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yes" 	
			Gerynar says, "Too bad Alien Tech(tm) is trademarked, I could have used it in a game I'm currently not working on." 	
			Taleslinger says (to touchy), "It's a long story. I'll explain later." 	
			DavidW asks, "The laptop?" 	
			Gerynar says, "the neon lights in the hall" 	
			Jacqueline says, "It's something that we discovered in the past year and it's replaced all our old technology." 	
			Gerynar says, "the laptop speakers" 	
			DavidW says, "hm. Could be important." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open cart" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to be locked.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entrance Gate

Floyd | A metal gate bars the way out to a lovely country lane.
Floyd |  Oh wait, that's what this usually looks like. Now you look closer for
Floyd | the first time in years and realize there's a cemetery on the other
Floyd | site of the road. The way back is sw. I mean southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A plastic-eating snake slithers around here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x snake" 		
	

Floyd | It's a weird hybrid, developed through Alien Tech (tm). They eat all
Floyd | the garbage. With that problem solved, everyone  can focus on the

Floyd | climate.The plastic eating snake has eaten something square. Queer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut snake" 		
	

Floyd | Cutting him up would achieve little.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open snake" 		
	

Floyd | He's not something you can open.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "squeeze snake" 		
	

Floyd | Keep your hands to yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shake snake" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get snake" 		
	

Floyd | I don't suppose the snake would care for that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in snake" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "push mouse" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kill snake" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "This is the joke where I wasn't sure it worked- the square - queer thing" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "push snake" 		
	

Floyd | That would be less than courteous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "dammit I forget we dropped everything" 	
			DavidW says, "oh right" 	
			DavidW says, "We can throw things over the wall." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I didn't tune into that as a joke, Taleslinger." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cemetery" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "the snake might like the mouse" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe good idea" 	
			Taleslinger says (to Jacqueline), "My thinking was square - straight - queer strange but also gay" 	
			DavidW asks, "You think the snake will swallow the mouse and um, unswallow the square thing?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x gate" 		
	

Floyd | It's a lovely gate, the club's motto "Nos es superbus nostri balls!"
Floyd | engraved above it. (Yes, it has a stone arc, but that's unimportant.)
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "open gate" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to be locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "climb gate" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "We could get the snake follow us maybe" 	
			DavidW asks, "I guess when Unc dies, we have the funeral service and maybe someone inherits moolah?" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "give hook to snake" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Will the snake scare off the cultists so we can have the pool to ourselves to stab Wally?" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm thinking we toss the knife back over the wall and stab him that way." 	
			Touchy says, "I'm thinking someone go get our stuff..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hilltop
Floyd | You are on top of one of the innumberable hills of the golf course.
Floyd | You can see the whole golf course around you, which is boring as hell.
Floyd | The only interesting part seems to be one of the entrance gates to the
Floyd | northeast. West is the wall to Pauls garden.

Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a golf cart (closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Golf course
Floyd | You are at the foot of a small, sloping hill, the lawn neatly cut. You
Floyd | can go eastwards, uphill. The wall of Pauls garden is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | After three years of somewhat living here, you still sometimes forget
Floyd | you need both hands to climb the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a plank
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop plank" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | You manage to scramble over the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by
Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown

Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a
Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they
Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dagon cultists from next door are sitting here, quietly sipping

Floyd | their sodas and quietly chatting to each other in a language you've
Floyd | never heard (which honestly isn't saying much.)
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Uncle Wally, a roll of duct tape, a flintlock, a pole
Floyd | hook, a knife, a cupcake and a toy mouse here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take mouse" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw mouse over wall" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to throw the toy mouse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw mouse" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm" 	
			DavidW asks, "I thought we could throw things over? No?" 	
			Gerynar says, "we dropped all that stuff when we swam, maybe we can climb the wall with it" 	
			DavidW asks, "uh, don't we need both hands to climb?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "put mouse on wall" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the toy mouse before you can put it on top of
Floyd | something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get mouse" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "put mouse on wall" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the wall would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get pole" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | After three years of somewhat living here, you still sometimes forget
Floyd | you need both hands to climb the wall.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put mouse in mouth" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get pole hook" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hold mouse in mouth" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to hold the toy mouse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "put mouse on hook" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the pole hook would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a pole hook
Floyd |   a toy mouse
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | After three years of somewhat living here, you still sometimes forget
Floyd | you need both hands to climb the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "drop pole" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | After three years of somewhat living here, you still sometimes forget
Floyd | you need both hands to climb the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a pole hook
Floyd |   a toy mouse
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "It's a pole hook, not a pole. (sigh)" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "drop hook" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Yeah, sorry." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | After three years of somewhat living here, you still sometimes forget
Floyd | you need both hands to climb the wall.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "tape mouse to wall" 		
	

Floyd | You need some tape for that.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a toy mouse
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You're Alex. A middle-aged guy in combats boots, jeans, T-shirt and
Floyd | leather jacket. You normally wear your hair cropped short, but Alex
Floyd | convinced you to grow it out, and you must admit you really like it.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x jacket" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "toss mouse over wall" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put mouse over wall" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fling mouse over wall" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get tape" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "tape mouse to wall" 		
	

Floyd | You can't, well, you probably can, but you don't want to tape that
Floyd | together. (This isn't a cheap way out - it's an interesting chasm
Floyd | between player and PC motivation.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tape mouse to me" 		
	

Floyd | You can't, well, you probably can, but you don't want to tape that
Floyd | together. (This isn't a cheap way out - it's an interesting chasm
Floyd | between player and PC motivation.)
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hehe I just wanted to try that..." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "tape tape to tape" 		
	

Floyd | You can't, well, you probably can, but you don't want to tape that
Floyd | together. (This isn't a cheap way out - it's an interesting chasm

Floyd | between player and PC motivation.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take all" 		
	

Floyd | pole hook: Taken.

Floyd | flintlock: Taken.
Floyd | knife: Taken.
Floyd | cupcake: Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search wall" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search undergrowth" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search cultists" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "snkr" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sling mouse" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shoot mouse" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hm...we could just wack the snake with the plank..." 	
			DavidW says, "hm. We might've missed an item, I suppose." 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "maybe." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop all" 		
	

Floyd | cupcake: Dropped.
Floyd | knife: Dropped.
Floyd | flintlock: Dropped.

Floyd | pole hook: Dropped.
Floyd | roll of duct tape: Dropped.
Floyd | toy mouse: Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | You manage to scramble over the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Golf course
Floyd | You are at the foot of a small, sloping hill, the lawn neatly cut. You

Floyd | can go eastwards, uphill. The wall of Pauls garden is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a plank here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take plank" 		
	

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Hilltop
Floyd | You are on top of one of the innumberable hills of the golf course.
Floyd | You can see the whole golf course around you, which is boring as hell.
Floyd | The only interesting part seems to be one of the entrance gates to the
Floyd | northeast. West is the wall to Pauls garden.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can see a golf cart (closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | No, you can't afford to wander around the Golf course aimlessly.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entrance Gate

Floyd | A metal gate bars the way out to a lovely country lane.
Floyd |  Oh wait, that's what this usually looks like. Now you look closer for
Floyd | the first time in years and realize there's a cemetery on the other
Floyd | site of the road. The way back is sw. I mean southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A plastic-eating snake slithers around here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit snake with plank" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to hit the snake.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit snake" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "whack snake" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop plank" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "tickle snake" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "step on snake" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take snake" 		
	

Floyd | I don't suppose the snake would care for that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask snake about food" 		
	

Floyd | *hiss* *hiss* Unblinking stare.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Is watching, but will soon be eating an orange and not typing at all." 	
			DavidW says, "hm, I dunno. Maybe the cultists would like a mouse. I know nothing about them. (Not that the game is informing me about them either.)" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "snake, throw up" 		
	

Floyd | The snake has better things to do.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "snake, vomit" 		
	

Floyd | *hiss* *hiss* Unblinking stare.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "snake, help" 		
	

Floyd | [That command asks to do something outside of play, so it can only

Floyd | make sense from you to me. The snake cannot be asked to do this.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "hiss at snake" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "snake, follow me" 		
	

Floyd | *hiss* *hiss* Unblinking stare.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "snake, sw" 		
	

Floyd | The snake has better things to do.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hilltop
Floyd | You are on top of one of the innumberable hills of the golf course.
Floyd | You can see the whole golf course around you, which is boring as hell.

Floyd | The only interesting part seems to be one of the entrance gates to the
Floyd | northeast. West is the wall to Pauls garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a golf cart (closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push cart" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push cart ne" 		
	

Floyd | The golf cart cannot be pushed from place to place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under cart" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb cart" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Golf course
Floyd | You are at the foot of a small, sloping hill, the lawn neatly cut. You
Floyd | can go eastwards, uphill. The wall of Pauls garden is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | You manage to scramble over the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by

Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown
Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a
Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they
Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |

Floyd | The Dagon cultists from next door are sitting here, quietly sipping
Floyd | their sodas and quietly chatting to each other in a language you've
Floyd | never heard (which honestly isn't saying much.)
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a toy mouse, a roll of duct tape, a pole hook, a
Floyd | flintlock, a knife, a cupcake and Uncle Wally here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take all" 		
	

Floyd | toy mouse: Taken.
Floyd | roll of duct tape: Taken.

Floyd | pole hook: Taken.
Floyd | flintlock: Taken.
Floyd | knife: Taken.
Floyd | cupcake: Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give mouse to cultists" 		
	

Floyd | Bunch of Cultists doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show mouse to uncle" 		
	

Floyd | Uncle Wally is unimpressed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "put tape on wally" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on Uncle Wally would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "throw mouse s" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to throw the toy mouse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "tape wally" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to tape Uncle Wally to?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "throw mouse" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "tape wlly to wall" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get mouse" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "tape wally to wall" 		
	

Floyd | You can't, well, you probably can, but you don't want to tape that
Floyd | together. (This isn't a cheap way out - it's an interesting chasm
Floyd | between player and PC motivation.)
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "put mouse in flintlock" 		
	

Floyd | That can't contain things.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "tape wally's mouth" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think we need something more." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "push wally into pool" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "There is an action you tried earlier, which you might think you tried, but didn't." 	
			Gerynar says, "maybe we need one of the backpacks in the living room" 	
			Touchy asks, "huh?" 	
			Touchy asks, "So we failed but didn't notice?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take all" 		
	

Floyd | There are none at all available!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The main feature of this room is the impressive glass door, which
Floyd | leads south, to the pool. All benches and counters are weighted down
Floyd | with random food stuff, brought by the party goers. Of course, there
Floyd | are more people here than in the living room.

Floyd |
Floyd | People stand around, glasses or plates in hand, happily munching and
Floyd | talking.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter next to the sink sits Paul's Alien Tech(tm) powered
Floyd | laptop, connected to some small Alien Tech(tm) powered speakers,

Floyd | providing music.
Floyd | Right now, it's playing:"Cheerleader of Dementia" by Lesbians hate
Floyd | time travel.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "So, do you

Floyd | and Paul see a lot of musicals?"
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x speakers" 		
	

Floyd | Small...speakers. Connected ...to the ... laptop.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x counters" 		
	

Floyd | They are weighted down with the buffet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x buffet" 		
	

Floyd | Might look tasty, if you weren't so full from dinner at your parents
Floyd | house.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "eat buffet" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking Food)
Floyd |
Floyd | NOM!NOM!NOM! (There is still much food left)
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | Before the party people invaded it, this was a spacious, cozy room.
Floyd | Now, you have to wade through thick smoke to escape either westwards

Floyd | to the hallway or to the Kitchen and the Pool beyond to the South.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some people sit on the two comfortable couches, sharing joints and
Floyd | talking about how alien tech really didn't change the world as much as
Floyd | expected.
Floyd |

Floyd | Between the two couches is a huge heap of purses and backpacks.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a sleeping pirate here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "Haw, haw,
Floyd | with Alex and you I'm no doubt who's the man and who's the woman in

Floyd | the relationship. Or do you call them butches? No, that's only lesbos,
Floyd | right?"
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x backpacks" 		
	

Floyd | Most people arrived directly from last-minute College courses and

Floyd | brought their stuff with them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search backpacks" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, some joker from med school brought his stuff in a body bag with a

Floyd | shoulder strap. You empty it on the heap and take it along. Might get
Floyd | useful, what with this game's title and all.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get eyepatch" 		
	

Floyd | It's hard work, but you resist the urge to snap the eyepatch against
Floyd | the pirates head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear bag" 		
	

Floyd | You put on the body bag.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put all except bag in bag" 		
	

Floyd | toy mouse: Done.
Floyd | cupcake: Done.
Floyd | knife: Done.
Floyd | flintlock: Done.
Floyd | pole hook: Done.
Floyd | roll of duct tape: Done.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen

Floyd | The main feature of this room is the impressive glass door, which
Floyd | leads south, to the pool. All benches and counters are weighted down
Floyd | with random food stuff, brought by the party goers. Of course, there
Floyd | are more people here than in the living room.
Floyd |
Floyd | People stand around, glasses or plates in hand, happily munching and

Floyd | talking.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter next to the sink sits Paul's Alien Tech(tm) powered
Floyd | laptop, connected to some small Alien Tech(tm) powered speakers,
Floyd | providing music.
Floyd | Right now, it's playing: "The Final Countdown" by Europe..

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "You know how
Floyd | we could solve this finanical crisis? Just disallow women to work!
Floyd | They're stealing hard working men's job worse then foreigners."
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by
Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown

Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a
Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they
Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dagon cultists from next door are sitting here, quietly sipping

Floyd | their sodas and quietly chatting to each other in a language you've
Floyd | never heard (which honestly isn't saying much.)
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "Hey, women
Floyd | can't park...And Paul is kinda effiminate...so he can't park, too?"
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | You manage to scramble over the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Golf course
Floyd | You are at the foot of a small, sloping hill, the lawn neatly cut. You

Floyd | can go eastwards, uphill. The wall of Pauls garden is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Hilltop
Floyd | You are on top of one of the innumberable hills of the golf course.
Floyd | You can see the whole golf course around you, which is boring as hell.
Floyd | The only interesting part seems to be one of the entrance gates to the
Floyd | northeast. West is the wall to Pauls garden.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can see a golf cart (closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Entrance Gate
Floyd | A metal gate bars the way out to a lovely country lane.
Floyd |  Oh wait, that's what this usually looks like. Now you look closer for
Floyd | the first time in years and realize there's a cemetery on the other
Floyd | site of the road. The way back is sw. I mean southwest.
Floyd |

Floyd | A plastic-eating snake slithers around here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a plank here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a body bag (being worn and open)
Floyd |     a roll of duct tape
Floyd |     a pole hook

Floyd |     a flintlock
Floyd |     a knife
Floyd |     a cupcake
Floyd |     a toy mouse
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take mouse" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give mouse to snake" 		
	

Floyd | The snake regurgitates a swipe card. Then she unhooks her jaw and
Floyd | swallows the toy mouse.
Floyd |
Floyd | SQUEAK!

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take swipe card" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |

Floyd | SQUEAK!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "wait wait wait" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "yes?" 	
			DavidW says, "We now have a swipe card." 	
			Touchy says, "nevermind I was behind on my reading and didn't get how we got the mosue across" 	
			Touchy says, "sorry" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x card" 		
	

Floyd | A swipe card covered in snake saliva.
Floyd |
Floyd | SQUEAK!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "clean card" 		
	

Floyd | You achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | SQUEAK!
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hilltop
Floyd | You are on top of one of the innumberable hills of the golf course.

Floyd | You can see the whole golf course around you, which is boring as hell.
Floyd | The only interesting part seems to be one of the entrance gates to the
Floyd | northeast. West is the wall to Pauls garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a golf cart (closed) here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "swipe card" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unlock cart with card" 		
	

Floyd | You open the golf cart.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open cart" 		
	

Floyd | That's already open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "This is just crazy." 	
			Touchy says, "woohoo" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | No, you can't afford to wander around the Golf course aimlessly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "eep.." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in cart" 		
	

Floyd | The golf cart is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get in cart" 		
	

Floyd | You get into the golf cart.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "drive cart" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh" 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Taleslinger), "eep?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Hilltop (in the golf cart)
Floyd | You are on top of one of the innumberable hills of the golf course.
Floyd | You can see the whole golf course around you, which is boring as hell.

Floyd | The only interesting part seems to be one of the entrance gates to the
Floyd | northeast. West is the wall to Pauls garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Is that a bug?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Is that why you're eeping?" 	
			Taleslinger says, "The "in" bit" 	
			djfletch says, "maybe we can crash through the gate" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entrance Gate (in the golf cart)
Floyd | A metal gate bars the way out to a lovely country lane.
Floyd |  Oh wait, that's what this usually looks like. Now you look closer for
Floyd | the first time in years and realize there's a cemetery on the other
Floyd | site of the road. The way back is sw. I mean southwest.

Floyd |
Floyd | A plastic-eating snake slithers around here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a plank here.
Floyd |
Floyd | SQUEAK!

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "maybe" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.

Floyd |
Floyd | SQUEAK!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "drive into gate" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | With breakneck 30 mph, you ram the gate. Luckily, it was only painted
Floyd | plywood. (The golf course had some financial problems. But that's a
Floyd | different story and has nothing to do with replacing all those golf
Floyd | carts.)
Floyd |
Floyd | Country road (in the golf cart)

Floyd | The fact that there is country road behind a house you always thought
Floyd | of as suburban makes you realize how little you've gone out lately. It
Floyd | continues east and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Not obvious which... oh. North." 	
			DavidW says, "goodness. More territory. Continue, dj" 	
			djfletch says, "ok" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Soon you arrive at an invisible wall. Who'd've thought that cheap

Floyd | trick from First Person Shooters carried over so well to IF.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "huh" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Soon you arrive at a "ROAD BLOCKED" sign and return.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cemetery (in the golf cart)
Floyd | It's a small country cemetery. A sign from the undertaker hangs here:
Floyd | "Back in 1820 minutes."
Floyd |

Floyd | There is an open grave here. The gravestone has no name, but it's next
Floyd | to the grave of someone called Arch Stanton.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get out" 		
	

Floyd | You get out of the golf cart.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cemetery
Floyd | It's a small country cemetery. A sign from the undertaker hangs here:
Floyd | "Back in 1819 minutes."
Floyd |

Floyd | There is an open grave here. The gravestone has no name, but it's next
Floyd | to the grave of someone called Arch Stanton.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a golf cart (empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "look in grave" 		
	

Floyd | In the Grave is a coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "open coffin" 		
	

Floyd | You open the coffin, revealing a corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x corpse" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get corpse" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get in grave" 		Taleslinger says, "more eep" 	
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "look in coffin" 		
	

Floyd | In the coffin is a corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x body" 		
	

Floyd | In the body bag are a roll of duct tape, a pole hook, a flintlock, a

Floyd | knife and a cupcake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get all from coffin" 		
	

Floyd | You have enough trouble getting rid of the one corpse. Besides, in

Floyd | there is room for two.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "wait whose game is this?" 	
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "enter coffin" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "ok so this is for hiding Uncle Wally" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "oh. We're meant to.. yeah." 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger slowly rasises his hand. 	
			Gerynar says (to Touchy), "TS's" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x gravestone" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x stanton" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x sign" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "Well, it's been a blast, but unfortunately, I have to go do some work...will return later." 	
	Gerynar has disconnected. 		
	Gerynar is swallowd up in a bubble of infra-black light and disappears. 		Jacqueline says, "Bye, G..." 	
			Touchy looks around. 	
			djfletch says, "doesn't look like there is much else to do here" 	
			DavidW says, "hm. yeah." 	
			Touchy says, "Alright, so we have a knife and all kinds of funky utilities to get rid of Stalin." 	
			Touchy says, "What we need is motive and opportunity..." 	
			DavidW says, "I guess we need to lure Unc to a place of privacy. The Potter Room, I guess, will do." 	
			DavidW says, "Then move him into the coffin." 	
			DavidW asks, "Plan?" 	
			Touchy says, "Well, he's following us around anyway." 	
			djfletch says, "I wonder if we can break down the wall with the golf cart as well" 	
			djfletch says, "probably not" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Country road
Floyd | The fact that there is country road behind a house you always thought
Floyd | of as suburban makes you realize how little you've gone out lately. It
Floyd | continues east and west.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cemetery
Floyd | It's a small country cemetery. A sign from the undertaker hangs here:

Floyd | "Back in 1809 minutes."
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an open grave here. The gravestone has no name, but it's next
Floyd | to the grave of someone called Arch Stanton.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a golf cart (empty) here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get in cart" 		
	

Floyd | You get into the golf cart.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Country road (in the golf cart)
Floyd | The fact that there is country road behind a house you always thought

Floyd | of as suburban makes you realize how little you've gone out lately. It
Floyd | continues east and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entrance Gate (in the golf cart)
Floyd | A metal gate bars the way out to a lovely country lane.
Floyd |  Oh wait, that's what this usually looks like. Now you look closer for
Floyd | the first time in years and realize there's a cemetery on the other
Floyd | site of the road. The way back is sw. I mean southwest.

Floyd |
Floyd | A plastic-eating snake slithers around here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a plank here.
Floyd |
Floyd | SQUEAK!

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You get out of the golf cart.
Floyd |

Floyd | Entrance Gate
Floyd | A metal gate bars the way out to a lovely country lane.
Floyd |  Oh wait, that's what this usually looks like. Now you look closer for
Floyd | the first time in years and realize there's a cemetery on the other
Floyd | site of the road. The way back is sw. I mean southwest.
Floyd |

Floyd | A plastic-eating snake slithers around here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a golf cart (empty) and a plank here.
Floyd |
Floyd | SQUEAK!
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "huh...the undertaker is on an actual timer?" 	
			DavidW says, "I hope not" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hilltop
Floyd | You are on top of one of the innumberable hills of the golf course.
Floyd | You can see the whole golf course around you, which is boring as hell.
Floyd | The only interesting part seems to be one of the entrance gates to the
Floyd | northeast. West is the wall to Pauls garden.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Golf course

Floyd | You are at the foot of a small, sloping hill, the lawn neatly cut. You
Floyd | can go eastwards, uphill. The wall of Pauls garden is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "The time on the gravestone changed..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | You put the swipe card into the body bag.
Floyd |
Floyd | You manage to scramble over the wall.
Floyd |

Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by
Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown
Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a
Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they

Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dagon cultists from next door are sitting here, quietly sipping
Floyd | their sodas and quietly chatting to each other in a language you've
Floyd | never heard (which honestly isn't saying much.)
Floyd |

Floyd | You can also see Uncle Wally here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Which wouldn't make sense...I must have misread." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The main feature of this room is the impressive glass door, which
Floyd | leads south, to the pool. All benches and counters are weighted down
Floyd | with random food stuff, brought by the party goers. Of course, there
Floyd | are more people here than in the living room.

Floyd |
Floyd | People stand around, glasses or plates in hand, happily munching and
Floyd | talking.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter next to the sink sits Paul's Alien Tech(tm) powered
Floyd | laptop, connected to some small Alien Tech(tm) powered speakers,

Floyd | providing music.
Floyd | Right now, it's playing: "Quality Shoe" by Mark Knopfler..
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "Hey, Alex,
Floyd | you're wearing really subtle makeup. And the clothes you're wearing?

Floyd | Not very fashionable. Maybe you're not really gay. Maybe you just need
Floyd | a real woman."
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | Before the party people invaded it, this was a spacious, cozy room.
Floyd | Now, you have to wade through thick smoke to escape either westwards
Floyd | to the hallway or to the Kitchen and the Pool beyond to the South.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some people sit on the two comfortable couches, sharing joints and

Floyd | talking about the greatly anticipated "Bedtime story."
Floyd |
Floyd | Between the two couches is a huge heap of purses and backpacks.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a sleeping pirate here.
Floyd |

Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "I'm really
Floyd | scared of all the terrorists. I mean, they own all the delis, and who
Floyd | knows what they put in our food."
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | hallway
Floyd | A small hallway, brightly lit by a row of Alien Tech(tm) powered neon
Floyd | lights. Dark wooden stairs lead upwards, and a doorframe opens east
Floyd | into the Living Room. A small door under the stairs lead into a
Floyd | storage closet. (Referred to by Paul only as "The Potter Room".)

Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a chest of drawers (empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "I don't get
Floyd | why I'm called sexist just because I say men should be allowed to hit
Floyd | their women. I think we all agree that talking to them never helps

Floyd | anyway."
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stab stalin" 		
	

Floyd | You need something sharp.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take knife" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stab stalin" 		
	

Floyd | (with the knife)
Floyd | Even though this guy pisses you off to no end, you can't kill him in
Floyd | here. Even though you seem to miss him all the time, Paul is in here
Floyd | somewhere. And he won't be amused if he sees his dead uncle.(Hated or

Floyd | not.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hm..no it doesn't make sense but the "back in X minutes sign" still counts down" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Potter Room
Floyd | Shelves are nailed to the leaning wall. On them, some useless tools
Floyd | gather dust.
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "So, do you

Floyd | and Paul see a lot of musicals?"
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stab stalin" 		
	

Floyd | (with the knife)
Floyd | Even though this guy pisses you off to no end, you can't kill him in

Floyd | here. Even though you seem to miss him all the time, Paul is in here
Floyd | somewhere. And he won't be amused if he sees his dead uncle.(Hated or
Floyd | not.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Yeah, it counts down, but the timer is in no danger of running out, really." 	
			Touchy says, "maybe talking to him is enough to piss us off" 	
			Touchy says, "It's just weird that the time on a note counts down." 	
			Taleslinger says, "The timer is not important to the game. You can ignore it." 	
			DavidW says, "Looks like we still can't stab him, even in relative privacy." 	
			Touchy says, "We need a motive." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask wally about women" 		
	

Floyd | Uncle Wally says: "Haw, haw, with Alex and you I'm no doubt who's the
Floyd | man and who's the woman in the relationship. Or do you call them
Floyd | butches? No, that's only lesbos, right?"

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch asks, "have we tried stabbing him outside?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask wally about arch stanton" 		
	

Floyd | Uncle Wally says: "You know how we could solve this finanical crisis?

Floyd | Just disallow women to work! They're stealing hard working men's job
Floyd | worse then foreigners."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "ask wally about top" 		
	

Floyd | Uncle Wally says: "Hey, women can't park...And Paul is kinda
Floyd | effiminate...so he can't park, too?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask wally about golf" 		
	

Floyd | Uncle Wally says: "Hey, Alex, you're wearing really subtle makeup. And
Floyd | the clothes you're wearing? Not very fashionable. Maybe you're not
Floyd | really gay. Maybe you just need a real woman."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "He seems to be ignoring my topics." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kiss wally" 		
	

Floyd | Keep your mind on the game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "yeah" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kill wally" 		
	

Floyd | Hey! This game isn't called "The day I attacked Stalin!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | hallway
Floyd | A small hallway, brightly lit by a row of Alien Tech(tm) powered neon
Floyd | lights. Dark wooden stairs lead upwards, and a doorframe opens east

Floyd | into the Living Room. A small door under the stairs lead into a
Floyd | storage closet. (Referred to by Paul only as "The Potter Room".)
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a chest of drawers (empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "Haw, haw,

Floyd | with Alex and you I'm no doubt who's the man and who's the woman in
Floyd | the relationship. Or do you call them butches? No, that's only lesbos,
Floyd | right?"
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | Before the party people invaded it, this was a spacious, cozy room.
Floyd | Now, you have to wade through thick smoke to escape either westwards
Floyd | to the hallway or to the Kitchen and the Pool beyond to the South.
Floyd |

Floyd | Some people sit on the two comfortable couches, sharing joints and
Floyd | talking about the problem of staying human in a posthuman world.
Floyd |
Floyd | Between the two couches is a huge heap of purses and backpacks.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a sleeping pirate here.

Floyd |
Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "You know how
Floyd | we could solve this finanical crisis? Just disallow women to work!
Floyd | They're stealing hard working men's job worse then foreigners."
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The main feature of this room is the impressive glass door, which
Floyd | leads south, to the pool. All benches and counters are weighted down

Floyd | with random food stuff, brought by the party goers. Of course, there
Floyd | are more people here than in the living room.
Floyd |
Floyd | People stand around, glasses or plates in hand, happily munching and
Floyd | talking.
Floyd |

Floyd | On the counter next to the sink sits Paul's Alien Tech(tm) powered
Floyd | laptop, connected to some small Alien Tech(tm) powered speakers,
Floyd | providing music.
Floyd | Right now, it's playing: "Quib-based Conversation" by Michael Martin.
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "Hey, women
Floyd | can't park...And Paul is kinda effiminate...so he can't park, too?"
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by
Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown
Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a
Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they

Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dagon cultists from next door are sitting here, quietly sipping
Floyd | their sodas and quietly chatting to each other in a language you've
Floyd | never heard (which honestly isn't saying much.)
Floyd |

Floyd | Jolly Uncle Wally follows you, still grinning. He says : "Hey, Alex,
Floyd | you're wearing really subtle makeup. And the clothes you're wearing?
Floyd | Not very fashionable. Maybe you're not really gay. Maybe you just need
Floyd | a real woman."
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask wally about paul" 		
	

Floyd | Uncle Wally says: "I'm really scared of all the terrorists. I mean,
Floyd | they own all the delis, and who knows what they put in our food."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "stab wally" 		
	

Floyd | (with the knife)
Floyd | Deciding to work on your daggers/knife instead of your social skill,
Floyd | you stab Uncle Wally in the back. He throws up his arms, shouts
Floyd | "Aaargh!" and drops into the pool. "See!" he shouts, with his last

Floyd | breath, "I knew you gays are all psychos!" You shout back: "Firstly,
Floyd | that's a lesbian clich?s. Secondly, the fact that I am a murderous
Floyd | sociopath has nothing to do with my sexual orientation. Anyway, boths
Floyd | are not things I conciously chose, and therefore I can't be judged for
Floyd | either of them."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "woo" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "sweet!" 	
			DavidW asks, "but... witnesses?" 	
			Touchy says, "Well, they're the cult of the Dagon. They must worship us now." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x pool" 		
	

Floyd | A small, pool, lacking a ladder of similiar equipment. It's just a
Floyd | huge body of water, trapped by greenish, ugly tiles.

Floyd |
Floyd | Uncle Wally's corpse is drifting around in the swimming pool.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take hook" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | You did it again! Damn, luckily all the people thought it was one of
Floyd | your crazy performances again and clapped, but Paul knows a dead uncle
Floyd | when he sees one. Better get rid of the corpse. It's not like Paul
Floyd | will miss him too much.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get corpse" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take wally with hook" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "fish uncle with hook" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take corpse" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get uncle" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x hook" 		
	

Floyd | A makeshift pole hook. Might be useful to FISH something.(Mind you,
Floyd | not something out of something, just fish the general thing. Okay?
Floyd | Thanks.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by
Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown
Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a

Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they
Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dagon cultists from next door are sitting here, quietly sipping
Floyd | their sodas and quietly chatting to each other in a language you've

Floyd | never heard (which honestly isn't saying much.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fish uncle" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fish corpse" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "fish body" 		
	

Floyd | You fish out Uncle Wally's corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "thank you" 	
	Nate arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		DavidW says, "guess-the-noun, bah" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Garden Area

Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by
Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown
Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a
Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they
Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)

Floyd |
Floyd | The Dagon cultists from next door are sitting here, quietly sipping
Floyd | their sodas and quietly chatting to each other in a language you've
Floyd | never heard (which honestly isn't saying much.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   Uncle Wally's corpse
Floyd |   a pole hook
Floyd |   a body bag (being worn and open)

Floyd |     a swipe card
Floyd |     a roll of duct tape
Floyd |     a flintlock
Floyd |     a cupcake
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "put body and hook in bag" 		
	

Floyd | pole hook: Done.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   Uncle Wally's corpse
Floyd |   a body bag (being worn and open)
Floyd |     a pole hook

Floyd |     a swipe card
Floyd |     a roll of duct tape
Floyd |     a flintlock
Floyd |     a cupcake
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "put body in bag" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put something inside itself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Now go to the coffin and hidehim." 	
			Touchy says, "oh my" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put corpse in bodybag" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "put uncle wally's corpse in bag" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put uncle in bag" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put body in body bag" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | You can't put something inside itself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "put all in bag" 		
	

Floyd | Uncle Wally's corpse: Done.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "hooray" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			DavidW says, "ha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | You manage to scramble over the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Golf course

Floyd | You are at the foot of a small, sloping hill, the lawn neatly cut. You
Floyd | can go eastwards, uphill. The wall of Pauls garden is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hilltop
Floyd | You are on top of one of the innumberable hills of the golf course.
Floyd | You can see the whole golf course around you, which is boring as hell.
Floyd | The only interesting part seems to be one of the entrance gates to the
Floyd | northeast. West is the wall to Pauls garden.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entrance Gate

Floyd | A metal gate bars the way out to a lovely country lane.
Floyd |  Oh wait, that's what this usually looks like. Now you look closer for
Floyd | the first time in years and realize there's a cemetery on the other
Floyd | site of the road. The way back is sw. I mean southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A plastic-eating snake slithers around here.

Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a golf cart (empty) and a plank here.
Floyd |
Floyd | SQUEAK!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Country road
Floyd | The fact that there is country road behind a house you always thought
Floyd | of as suburban makes you realize how little you've gone out lately. It

Floyd | continues east and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Cemetery
Floyd | It's a small country cemetery. A sign from the undertaker hangs here:
Floyd | "Back in 1762 minutes."
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an open grave here. The gravestone has no name, but it's next
Floyd | to the grave of someone called Arch Stanton.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Oh...my clever ...un... parser puzzle ... you solved it!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put corpse in coffin" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding Uncle Wally's corpse before you can put it into

Floyd | something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take corpse" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put corpse in coffin" 		
	

Floyd | You gently put Uncle Wally ...who am I kidding? You slump his corpse
Floyd | onto the other corpse, say "Don't cuddle" and slam the coffin shut.

Floyd | That's one problem of your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Country road
Floyd | The fact that there is country road behind a house you always thought
Floyd | of as suburban makes you realize how little you've gone out lately. It
Floyd | continues east and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entrance Gate
Floyd | A metal gate bars the way out to a lovely country lane.
Floyd |  Oh wait, that's what this usually looks like. Now you look closer for

Floyd | the first time in years and realize there's a cemetery on the other
Floyd | site of the road. The way back is sw. I mean southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A plastic-eating snake slithers around here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a golf cart (empty) and a plank here.

Floyd |
Floyd | SQUEAK!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hilltop
Floyd | You are on top of one of the innumberable hills of the golf course.
Floyd | You can see the whole golf course around you, which is boring as hell.
Floyd | The only interesting part seems to be one of the entrance gates to the
Floyd | northeast. West is the wall to Pauls garden.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Golf course

Floyd | You are at the foot of a small, sloping hill, the lawn neatly cut. You
Floyd | can go eastwards, uphill. The wall of Pauls garden is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | ***You suddenly have the feeling as if you're not safe anymore. You'd
Floyd | really rather feel safe. You should buy a safe for all those bonds you
Floyd | recently bought.***
Floyd | You manage to scramble over the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Garden Area

Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by
Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown
Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a
Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they
Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)

Floyd |
Floyd | The huge, squallid, phosphorous mass of Dagon has dragged itself over
Floyd | the edge of the swimming pool, blocking entrance to the house while
Floyd | its hideous tail still splashes the water.
Floyd |
Floyd | One of the cultists, you think he's called Tony, stands here, holding

Floyd | an Uzi in unsteady hands.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says (to Taleslinger), "heh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "what?" 	
			DavidW says, "I think an Elder God has crashed the party." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x tony" 		
	

Floyd | Below the hood of his black robe, you see eyes weary with the madness
Floyd | they've seen, or maybe he just needs a good night's sleep. He holds
Floyd | his Uzi in shaking hands.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think our options are stab him, shoot him, or give him a cupcake." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x uzi" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "brb..." 	
			DavidW says, "My money's on the cupcake." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x dagon" 		
	

Floyd | It's the shapeless, nameless abomination Dagon, a giant fish monster.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tony, shoot dagon" 		
	

Floyd | Tony has better things to do.
Floyd |
Floyd | Tony brings up his Uzi, shouting:"Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieee!" and
Floyd | shoots you in the face with his load.
Floyd | Um.
Floyd | Let me rephrase that.

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give cupcake to dagon" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the cupcake)
Floyd | Dagon doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | Tony brings up his Uzi, shouting:"Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieee!" and
Floyd | shoots you in the face with his load.
Floyd | Um.

Floyd | Let me rephrase that.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give cupcake to tony" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the cupcake)
Floyd | Tony doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | Tony brings up his Uzi, shouting:"Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieee!" and

Floyd | shoots you in the face with his load.
Floyd | Um.
Floyd | Let me rephrase that.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take uzi" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "pah, the cupcake should clearly have worked" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stab tony" 		
	

Floyd | You need something sharp.
Floyd |
Floyd | Tony brings up his Uzi, shouting:"Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieee!" and

Floyd | shoots you in the face with his load.
Floyd | Um.
Floyd | Let me rephrase that.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take knife" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a body bag (being worn and open)
Floyd |     a pole hook
Floyd |     a swipe card

Floyd |     a roll of duct tape
Floyd |     a flintlock
Floyd |     a cupcake
Floyd |
Floyd | Tony brings up his Uzi, shouting:"Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieee!" and
Floyd | shoots you in the face with his load.

Floyd | Um.
Floyd | Let me rephrase that.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Take the knife out of the bag?" 	
			Touchy says, "Oh, it's ogne." 	
			DavidW asks, "We have no knife. Did we leave it in the corpse?" 	
			Touchy says, "ogneogneogne" 	
			Touchy says, "Seems so..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "we have a gun, you know" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shoot tony" 		
	

Floyd | With what?
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "flintlock" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take flintlock" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shoot tony" 		
	

Floyd | You draw the flintlock, cock the hammer, shout "YAAAR" to confuse Tony
Floyd | and shoot him! He throws up his arms ("AAARGH") and drops dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Bah, sorry for that taking hassle." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search tony" 		
	

Floyd | You find an Uzi (32/32) and a bag of strange powder, both of which you
Floyd | pocket.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "snort powder" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x powder" 		
	

Floyd | It's  a bag labelled "Dagon Dissolving Powder. Best use in a huge
Floyd | explosion for maximum effects." Oh, look, those cultists had a
Floyd | safeguard.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "shoot dagon" 		
	

Floyd | He can not be harmed by human weapons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use powder" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw powder" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put powder on cupcake" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the bag of strange powder before you can put it
Floyd | on top of something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take bag" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take powder" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take uzi" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put powder on cupcake" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the cupcake would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "throw powder at dagon" 		
	

Floyd | You lack the nerve when it comes to the crucial moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put powder on dagon" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on Dagon would achieve nothing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "talk to dagon" 		
	

Floyd | "Ia! Ia! Cthulhu F'thagn, P'nglui M'wagalnath R'lyeh... Ia! Ia!
Floyd | Shub-Niggurath?"

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a bag of strange powder

Floyd |   an Uzi
Floyd |   a flintlock
Floyd |   a body bag (being worn and open)
Floyd |     a pole hook
Floyd |     a swipe card
Floyd |     a roll of duct tape

Floyd |     a cupcake
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get all from bag" 		
	

Floyd | pole hook: Taken.

Floyd | swipe card: Taken.
Floyd | roll of duct tape: Taken.
Floyd | cupcake: Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "put powder in flintlock" 		
	

Floyd | That can't contain things.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "kill dagon with powdeer" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to kill Dagon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "kill dagon with powder" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to kill Dagon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "dissolve dagon" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "What could we use to cause an explosion?" 	
			Touchy says, "stop ignoring that hint guys..." 	
			DavidW says, "The golf cart, of course." 	
			Ellison says, "I read it as saying once we put the powder on the Dagon, there will BE a cool cinematic explosion" 	
			Ellison says, "(even if it's a dissolving powder)" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open bag of powder" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to open the body bag.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open powder" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can open.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "(Back)" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "shoot powder with uzi" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by

Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown
Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a
Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they
Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |

Floyd | The huge, squallid, phosphorous mass of Dagon has dragged itself over
Floyd | the edge of the swimming pool, blocking entrance to the house while
Floyd | its hideous tail still splashes the water.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Tony's corpse here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "put powder in uzi" 		
	

Floyd | That can't contain things.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "shoot tony" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a cupcake
Floyd |   a roll of duct tape
Floyd |   a swipe card

Floyd |   a pole hook
Floyd |   a bag of strange powder
Floyd |   an Uzi
Floyd |   a flintlock
Floyd |   a body bag (being worn and open but empty)
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take tony" 		
	

Floyd | One corpse was enough trouble.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "put powder on tony" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on Tony's corpse would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Where's MacGyver when you need him?" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "search undergrowth" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "ok, I've got to run. see you later." 	
	Ellison goes back to Squeamhurst.. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x flintlock" 		
	

Floyd | An antique flintlock  - and it's working.You got 0/1 bullets left.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "shoot yourself" 		
	

Floyd | You're trying not to follow you violent urges too much these days.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop flintlock" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by
Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown
Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a

Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they
Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |
Floyd | The huge, squallid, phosphorous mass of Dagon has dragged itself over
Floyd | the edge of the swimming pool, blocking entrance to the house while

Floyd | its hideous tail still splashes the water.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a flintlock and Tony's corpse here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shoot dagon" 		
	

Floyd | He can not be harmed by human weapons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x tail" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | No, his polymorphus, unholy, eldritch mass blocks the way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put powder in pool" 		
	

Floyd | That can't contain things.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "So, while I was away we learned that killing Wally makes our boyfriend mad, and he shoots us in the face to retaliate?" 	
			DavidW says, "oh, there might be something in the pool, maybe." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "drop all" 		
	

Floyd | cupcake: Dropped.
Floyd | roll of duct tape: Dropped.
Floyd | swipe card: Dropped.
Floyd | pole hook: Dropped.

Floyd | bag of strange powder: Dropped.
Floyd | Uzi: Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "enter pool" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the Swimming Pool (swimming [obviously])
Floyd | You are surrounded by clear, cold water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "No, somebody spawned an elder god." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "dive" 		
	

Floyd | You try to dive down but don't have enough air.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hold breath" 		
	

Floyd | You hold your breath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "dive" 		
	

Floyd | You dive, but there is nothing more down there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by
Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown
Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a

Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they
Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |
Floyd | The huge, squallid, phosphorous mass of Dagon has dragged itself over
Floyd | the edge of the swimming pool, blocking entrance to the house while

Floyd | its hideous tail still splashes the water.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see an Uzi, a bag of strange powder, a pole hook, a swipe
Floyd | card, a roll of duct tape, a cupcake, a flintlock and Tony's corpse
Floyd | here.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can't hold your breath any longer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take hook" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "poke dagon with hook" 		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "pour powder in pool" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Tony's not the boyfriend" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, right." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "burn powder" 		
	

Floyd | This dangerous act would achieve little.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "light dagon" 		
	

Floyd | This dangerous act would achieve little.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take apart flintlock" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "damn, you shouldn't be able to enter the pool" 	
			Touchy asks, "hm...should we go search the golfcart for explosives?" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, there might be a gas tank." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take all. put all in bag" 		
	

Floyd | Uzi: Taken.

Floyd | bag of strange powder: Taken.
Floyd | swipe card: Taken.
Floyd | roll of duct tape: Taken.
Floyd | cupcake: Taken.
Floyd | flintlock: Taken.
Floyd | Tony's corpse: One corpse was enough trouble.

Floyd |
Floyd | flintlock: Done.
Floyd | cupcake: Done.
Floyd | roll of duct tape: Done.
Floyd | swipe card: Done.
Floyd | bag of strange powder: Done.

Floyd | Uzi: Done.
Floyd | pole hook: Done.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | ***You suddenly have the feeling as if you're not safe anymore. You'd
Floyd | really rather feel safe. You should buy a safe for all those bonds you
Floyd | recently bought.***
Floyd | You manage to scramble over the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Golf course

Floyd | You are at the foot of a small, sloping hill, the lawn neatly cut. You
Floyd | can go eastwards, uphill. The wall of Pauls garden is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Hilltop
Floyd | You are on top of one of the innumberable hills of the golf course.
Floyd | You can see the whole golf course around you, which is boring as hell.
Floyd | The only interesting part seems to be one of the entrance gates to the
Floyd | northeast. West is the wall to Pauls garden.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Entrance Gate

Floyd | A metal gate bars the way out to a lovely country lane.
Floyd |  Oh wait, that's what this usually looks like. Now you look closer for
Floyd | the first time in years and realize there's a cemetery on the other
Floyd | site of the road. The way back is sw. I mean southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A plastic-eating snake slithers around here.

Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a golf cart (empty) and a plank here.
Floyd |
Floyd | SQUEAK!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cart" 		
	

Floyd | A new Alien Tech(tm) powered golf cart stand here. Looks like they
Floyd | learned their lesson from the two you crashed. This one has an Alien
Floyd | Tech(tm) powered swipe card reader.
Floyd |

Floyd | SQUEAK!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search cart" 		
	

Floyd | The golf cart is empty.

Floyd |
Floyd | SQUEAK!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open hood" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tank" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get plank" 		
	

Floyd | SQUEAK!

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get in cart" 		
	

Floyd | You get into the golf cart.
Floyd |

Floyd | SQUEAK!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Hilltop (in the golf cart)
Floyd | You are on top of one of the innumberable hills of the golf course.
Floyd | You can see the whole golf course around you, which is boring as hell.
Floyd | The only interesting part seems to be one of the entrance gates to the
Floyd | northeast. West is the wall to Pauls garden.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Golf course (in the golf cart)
Floyd | You are at the foot of a small, sloping hill, the lawn neatly cut. You

Floyd | can go eastwards, uphill. The wall of Pauls garden is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You've learned from experience that crashing a golf cart into the wall
Floyd | isn't as much fun as you thought.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "put plank against wall" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Can we fix the plank?" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "tape plank" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to tape the plank to?
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "plank" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | You repair the plank. Now (by dropping it near the wall) you can make

Floyd | a ramp with it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "HOORAY" 	
			djfletch says, "aha" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You get out of the golf cart.
Floyd |
Floyd | Golf course
Floyd | You are at the foot of a small, sloping hill, the lawn neatly cut. You

Floyd | can go eastwards, uphill. The wall of Pauls garden is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a golf cart (empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "drop plank" 		
	

Floyd | You prop up the plank against the wall, making a ramp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "yay" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take powder" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "enter cart" 		
	

Floyd | You get into the golf cart.

		Jacqueline says, "oh dear" 	
	

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "heh heh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Puts her hands over her eyes." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Maneuvering carefully, you steer the golf cart up the ramp and send it
Floyd | flying! Dagon turns its big, ugly head, but it's too late - you crash
Floyd | the car into his side, and the resulting explosion sprinkles him with
Floyd | the dissolving powder! Soon, nothing is left of him but a mass of
Floyd | greenish-grey goo, not unlike the bottom of that pot you found in the
Floyd | back of the cupboard. You splash into the water, expecting to be

Floyd | greeted by a thankful Paul, but no such luck. Hey! The game's usually
Floyd | over when you fly the cart. Outrageous!
Floyd |
Floyd | In the Swimming Pool (swimming [obviously])
Floyd | Chunks of green goo are drifting around here - ewww.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline puts her hands over her eyes, even. 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x goo" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hold breath" 		
	

Floyd | You hold your breath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "dive" 		
	

Floyd | You dive, but there is nothing more down there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Garden Area
Floyd | Pauls Parents are rather fond of this small pool. It's surrounded by
Floyd | some deck-chairs. The eastern and western garden walls are overgrown

Floyd | with undergrowth, so as to hide the family members going for a
Floyd | seamelss tan. This wasn't necessary for the southern wall, wich is
Floyd | quite high, because it borders on a Golf course (Pauls told you they
Floyd | find the occasional golf ball in the pool nonetheless.)
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Tony's corpse here.

Floyd |
Floyd | You can't hold your breath any longer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a body bag (being worn and open)
Floyd |     a pole hook
Floyd |     an Uzi
Floyd |     a swipe card
Floyd |     a roll of duct tape

Floyd |     a cupcake
Floyd |     a flintlock
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The main feature of this room is the impressive glass door, which
Floyd | leads south, to the pool. All benches and counters are weighted down
Floyd | with random food stuff, brought by the party goers. Of course, there
Floyd | are more people here than in the living room.

Floyd |
Floyd | There are some bloodstains here.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter next to the sink sits Paul's Alien Tech(tm) powered
Floyd | laptop, connected to some small Alien Tech(tm) powered speakers,
Floyd | providing music.

Floyd | Right now, it's playing: "Quib-based Conversation" by Michael Martin.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bloodstains" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the bloodstains.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x people" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | Before the party people invaded it, this was a spacious, cozy room.
Floyd | Now, you have to wade through thick smoke to escape either westwards
Floyd | to the hallway or to the Kitchen and the Pool beyond to the South.
Floyd |
Floyd | Eek! All the guests have been horribly slaughtered in some sort of

Floyd | ritual to invoke Dagon. Has this author some issues or what?
Floyd |
Floyd | Between the two couches is a huge heap of purses and backpacks.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a sleeping pirate here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pirate" 		
	

Floyd | Like every year, Paul told one guy that this is a costume party. Some
Floyd | fellow showed up in a pirate costume, complete with an eyepatch. Looks
Floyd | like he was so embarassed he smoked till he passed out.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Taleslinger asks, "Nooo! Damn pirate. How could I miss that?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | hallway

Floyd | A small hallway, brightly lit by a row of Alien Tech(tm) powered neon
Floyd | lights. Dark wooden stairs lead upwards, and a doorframe opens east
Floyd | into the Living Room. A small door under the stairs lead into a
Floyd | storage closet. (Referred to by Paul only as "The Potter Room".)
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a chest of drawers (empty) here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Potter Room

Floyd | Shelves are nailed to the leaning wall. On them, some useless tools
Floyd | gather dust.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | hallway
Floyd | A small hallway, brightly lit by a row of Alien Tech(tm) powered neon
Floyd | lights. Dark wooden stairs lead upwards, and a doorframe opens east
Floyd | into the Living Room. A small door under the stairs lead into a
Floyd | storage closet. (Referred to by Paul only as "The Potter Room".)

Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a chest of drawers (empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, something in your pants vibrates. As you aren't happy about any of
Floyd | this, it must be your cell phone that you always forget you have. (So
Floyd | it wasn't mentioned in your inventory earlier.) It's Paul! After
Floyd | pressing the receiver, you hear some voices:
Floyd |  "Damn, we thought you were a virgin! Why did you shout "Don't kill
Floyd | me, I'm a virgin!" when we started slaying everyone?"

Floyd | There's Pauls voice, heartbreakingly weak: "I don't know, I guess
Floyd | always wanted to say that."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think we might yet be able to use the Uzi." 	
			Touchy says, "maybe they're in the potter room...or of course next door" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Hallway
Floyd | This is  a small hallway, with a lot of doors that lead to generic
Floyd | upstair bathroom, etc.
Floyd |

Floyd |  A door leads east into the bedroom.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "'next door'?" 	
			DavidW says, "oh! We're upstairs." 	
			Touchy says, "You know the cultists form next door..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't, since the eastern door is in the way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | You open the bedroom door, ready to kill - You see Paul, he is tied to
Floyd | the bed and painted with some arcane symbols - to his left stands
Floyd | Jack, the cultist who always brings the pie over, and to his right is
Floyd | Luke, a rather shy guy whom you often see standing outside to smoke.

Floyd | Paul cries: "ALEX!"
Floyd |
Floyd | bedroom
Floyd | There is a bed in the middle of the room, and a cupboard on the wall
Floyd | to your left.
Floyd |

Floyd | A door leads west into the Hallway.
Floyd |
Floyd | Jack is dropping a dagger he was holding and goes for his gun!
Floyd |
Floyd | Luke is bringing his pistol into firing position.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hallway
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take uzi" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take cupcake" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Man, this game." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get all from bag" 		
	

Floyd | pole hook: Taken.
Floyd | swipe card: Taken.
Floyd | roll of duct tape: Taken.

Floyd | flintlock: Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Hope we don't need the knife, cause it gone." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | You open the bedroom door, ready to kill - You see Paul, he is tied to
Floyd | the bed and painted with some arcane symbols - to his left stands
Floyd | Jack, the cultist who always brings the pie over, and to his right is
Floyd | Luke, a rather shy guy whom you often see standing outside to smoke.
Floyd | Paul cries: "ALEX!"
Floyd |

Floyd | bedroom
Floyd | There is a bed in the middle of the room, and a cupboard on the wall
Floyd | to your left.
Floyd |
Floyd | A door leads west into the Hallway.
Floyd |

Floyd | Jack is dropping a dagger he was holding and goes for his gun!
Floyd |
Floyd | Luke is bringing his pistol into firing position.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shoot jack" 		
	

Floyd | You shoot Jack before he can draw his gun. Unfortunately this means
Floyd | that Luke can put three slugs into you, because he already had his gun
Floyd | out (pay attention!)
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "moo" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | bedroom
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Looks like... right" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shoot luke" 		
	

Floyd | RATATATATAT!
Floyd | Luke keels over, his pistol flying. You turn around to drop Jack,
Floyd | however the damn Uzi is jammed.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "point flintlock at jack" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get pistol" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw cupcake at jack" 		
	

Floyd | Jack has his gun out and places a shot right over your left ear -
Floyd | luckily he only hits a photograph of Uncle Wally on the bedroom wall.
Floyd | You fling the cupcake at Jack, never lacking the nerve,  and he's hit
Floyd | in the forehead, tumbles,  crushes through the bedroom window and

Floyd | slams into the ground a few inches from the pool . (It's fun to kill
Floyd | people who are clearly villianous and therefore require no compassion
Floyd | whatsoever.) You look down at Paul, still tied to the bed. "Man, those
Floyd | cultists! They seemed so nice, even voted Obama. For once I'm glad
Floyd | you're such an anti-social maniac. Will you free me now?"
Floyd | You grin and jump on the bed. "Not yet."

Floyd | He sighs (happily). "You know, I'm glad we're getting married. That'll
Floyd | help to make you into a more social being. And this yearly terror
Floyd | might end." You shrug. "I don't know. You'll still make New Year's
Floyd | Parties sometimes, right?"
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |     *** Happy New Year 2010 ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "hurrah" 	
			DavidW says, "yay us" 	
			Taleslinger says, "yay you" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yay you guys!" 	
			DavidW says, "I *knew* that cupcake had potential." 	
			Touchy says, "Good job minions." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And only seven minutes over two hours - if you include maga's game. Not bad." 	
			Nitku says, "yeah, that was cool." 	
			DavidW says, "Incidently, I'd like a copy of maga's game, when available, to play and eventually upload to the archive." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Me too!" 	
			Taleslinger says, "For playing, that is." 	
			DavidW says, "I always worry that the New Year's games never get into the public's hands." 	
			Touchy says, "Well, there is a pile of good if out there...I mean there are probably more games than players..." 	
			DavidW says, "(I still have at least 2 speedifs to upload yet, but I will do it!)" 	
			Taleslinger says, "I was thinking of finding a way of wrapping all 3 in one big file" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "So... the speed continues one more week...?" 	
			Nitku says, "On that note, I wish mine wouldn't be released as a part of the event. A newer version is coming." 	
			DavidW says (to Taleslinger), "of course. That's standard." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "Hm, yeah, you need to stress that to folks." 	
			DavidW says (to Taleslinger), "I also like to add into the zip an About file." 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Nitku), "Can I post the transcript?" 	
			Taleslinger says, "It's a very slow speed..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And I'll keep after maga, yes." 	
			Nitku says (to Jacqueline), "Yes, that's fine" 	
			Taleslinger says, "I'll call it New Year's Comp next year. The year after that, it'll outshine the IF Comp. Muhahaha!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "It's good to have a dream, Taleslinger." 	
			Jacqueline pats him on the head. 	
			ParserGirl says, "Oh, darn. I change jobs and suddenly I can't remember CF." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Thanks anyone who write / is writing / or removed his game for making a newer version for my Speed. It's all highly appreciated!"	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Sins Against Mimesis by Adam Thornton
As played on ifMUD on January 23, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Sins Against Mimesis, written by Adam Thornton. Sins Against Mimesis was originally released as part of the 1997 Interactive Fiction competition, where it took ninth place. It went on to be a finalist for Best Individual NPC, Best Individual Puzzle, and Best Setting Xyzzies. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load mimesis" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Pain.  Unceasing pain.  Ever since your lover Black left, something to
Floyd | do with a mysterious stranger and a time machine, your days have been
Floyd | a dull blur of gray loneliness.  Perhaps you'd feel better if you got
Floyd | out and did something.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sins Against Mimesis
Floyd | An Interactive Theosophy
Floyd | Copyright 1997 by One of The Bruces (bruce@ifcompetition.org)
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 970925 / Inform v6.14 Library 6/7
Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | This is the living room of your rather squalid apartment. The huge
Floyd | compass rose on your floor reminds you that your bedroom is west, the
Floyd | front hall is north, the kitchen is east, and the bathroom is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your mimesis plant squats in its pot in a corner of the room, slowly
Floyd | photosynthesizing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Ha ha, Black joke." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | As good-looking as ever.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x plant" 		
	

Floyd | This is a prizewinning specimen of the species Mimesis Variegans.  It
Floyd | is dark green, with yellow stripes on its luxurious leaves.  The
Floyd | mimesis plant thrives in low light and requires occasional watering.
Floyd | You've always preferred the variegated to the linear variety,
Floyd | yourself.  This one is about ten inches high.  The plant looks rather
Floyd | dry.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your heart swells with pride as you consider your beautiful
Floyd | houseplant.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a sharp crackling and a sudden smell of ozone, as something
Floyd | appears in your hand.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a diskette case
Floyd |     "Curses"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl asks, "Any special rules today?" 	
			DavidW says, "Don't think so." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x compass" 		
	

Floyd | This is a compass rose inlaid on your floor, constructed painstakingly
Floyd | from pine, mahogany, and oak.  You don't quite remember why you put it
Floyd | in, but it had something to do with caving and survey shots.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x curses" 		
	

Floyd | A floppy disk labelled "Curses".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "eat disk" 		
	

Floyd | (the diskette case)
Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "I suppose we could water the plant." 	
			DavidW says, "I bet we could." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bathroom
Floyd | The salient feature, to borrow a technique from Detective, is the exit
Floyd | to the north.  Sure, there's a sink, a tub, a toilet, and a medicine
Floyd | cabinet in here, but I promise you that you lose nothing by failing to
Floyd | examine them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | Really, it's still just scenery.
Floyd |
Floyd | Author's Note: I'm certain I could make a bathtub you could bathe or
Floyd | shower in, with hot or cold water, a toilet that flushed and removed
Floyd | its contents, a medicine cabinet with a child-proof bottle within, and
Floyd | a fluffy towel on which to dry off.  But I haven't, and frankly I
Floyd | don't care that much about implementing bodily functions or sanitation
Floyd | in the game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Bah!" 	
			Taleslinger says, "hehe" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x sink" 		
	

Floyd | Really, it's still just scenery.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger asks, "So, kitchen for water?" 	
			DavidW says, "I guess." 	
			ParserGirl says, "Sounds promising." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "open cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |
Floyd | Your mimesis plant squats in its pot in a corner of the room, slowly
Floyd | photosynthesizing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | Sins Against Mimesis is now in its "verbose" mode, which always gives
Floyd | long descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | This is the living room of your rather squalid apartment. The huge
Floyd | compass rose on your floor reminds you that your bedroom is west, the
Floyd | front hall is north, the kitchen is east, and the bathroom is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your mimesis plant squats in its pot in a corner of the room, slowly
Floyd | photosynthesizing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I seem to remember this game as being very sparse in furnishings." 	
			ParserGirl says, "I have probably played this but not for five years or more." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | This is your kitchen: walls papered in a yellow floral design,
Floyd | counter, cabinet, stove, table, chairs, fridge, microwave, and so on.
Floyd | The living room is west.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter is a juice glass (which is empty).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Is that a refernce to 'quietly ovulating?'" 	
			DavidW says, "It might be, yes." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x microwave" 		
	

Floyd | Just your basic tiny microwave oven.  It has a big red button labelled
Floyd | "Zap" on the front.  It is currently closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x glass" 		
	

Floyd | The juice glass is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "get glass" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x sink" 		
	

Floyd | This is a standard issue kitchen sink.  Rather than actually
Floyd | implementing a faucet and two knobs, let's just say that you can fill
Floyd | containers from it when you want to.  It is an unlimited source of the
Floyd | finest tap water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | Merely a plain wooden cabinet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We shoulda noticed too. I blame my not being quite awake." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "fill glass" 		
	

Floyd | The glass is now full of water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | You open the kitchen cabinet, revealing a red cardboard box.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the red cardboard box or the diskette case?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "red" 		
	

Floyd | This is a bright red box of "Sugar Coated Corn Puffs," a terrifyingly
Floyd | unhealthy part of your complete breakfast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read it" 		
	

Floyd | This is a bright red box of "Sugar Coated Corn Puffs," a terrifyingly
Floyd | unhealthy part of your complete breakfast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "open red" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the red button, the refrigerator or the red
Floyd | cardboard box?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "open red cardboard" 		
	

Floyd | You open the red cardboard box, revealing some cereal and a toy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Whee!" 	
			DavidW says, "toy!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "hooray" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take toy" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x toy" 		
	

Floyd | This is an ugly blue plastic toy included as a prize in the box of
Floyd | cereal.  It appears to have no use whatsoever, and indeed it is
Floyd | unclear what, exactly, it is meant to represent.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "eat toy" 		
	

Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "play with toy" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "open microwave" 		
	

Floyd | You open the microwave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "You're gonna nuke the toy, aren't you?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Can we blow the toy up in the microwave? I suspect not." 	
			ParserGirl says, "Not me!" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "put toy in microwave" 		
	

Floyd | You put the toy into the microwave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x cereal" 		
	

Floyd | The Sugar Coated Corn Puffs are whitish-yellow, with a coating of
Floyd | sugar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "close microwave" 		
	

Floyd | You close the microwave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Kill it! Kill it!" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "turn on microwave" 		
	

Floyd | The microwave hums briefly, and the toy vanishes in a plume of greasy
Floyd | smoke.  You can almost hear the microwave chuckle evilly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "noooo" 	
			Jacqueline says, "uh-oh" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "open microwave" 		
	

Floyd | You open the microwave, revealing a toy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | This is your kitchen: walls papered in a yellow floral design,
Floyd | counter, cabinet, stove, table, chairs, fridge, microwave, and so on.
Floyd | The living room is west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Maybe we should've saed!" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take toy" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "saved, even" 	
	Jacqueline clears the save counter. 		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x table" 		
	

Floyd | A white wooden table, large enough for two people to eat at
Floyd | comfortably.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x fridge" 		
	

Floyd | This is a gigantic old fridge, bright red, of the latching-handle
Floyd | variety.  It is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "open fridge" 		
	

Floyd | You open the refrigerator, revealing some Chinese food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "get food" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x food" 		ParserGirl says, "Mmm." 	
	

Floyd | Some of last night's take-out General Tso's chicken.  It's spicy and
Floyd | encased in a cardboard box for your convenience.  Cold and greasy,
Floyd | though.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger asks, "The food is from the Lurking Horror?" 	
			DavidW says, "yes, I think so." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 1 out of a possible 7, in 41 turns, earning you
Floyd | the rank of someone who doesn't try very hard.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Can't be. There are no shrimp to ruin." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "put food in microwave" 		
	

Floyd | You put the Chinese food into the microwave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fullscore" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 1 out of a possible 7, in 42 turns, earning you
Floyd | the rank of someone who doesn't try very hard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      1 Pride
Floyd |
Floyd |      1 total (out of 7)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		Jacqueline says, "This is Adam Thornton, right? Try to start licking everything." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "close microwave" 		
	

Floyd | You close the microwave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "lick me" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Not implemented?!" 	
			DavidW says, "This might predate his lick everything fixation." 	
			Taleslinger says, "I'm glad Lucea just smells everything." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x microwave" 		
	

Floyd | Just your basic tiny microwave oven.  It has a big red button labelled
Floyd | "Zap" on the front.  It is currently closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "smell me" 		
	

Floyd | You smell nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "push zap" 		
	

Floyd | The tantalizing aroma of hot Chinese food assails your nostrils.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "enter microwave" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "open microwave" 		
	

Floyd | You open the microwave, revealing some Chinese food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger asks, "So we're supposed to fullfill all 7 sins? Do we have to get Brad Pitt to shoot us?" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "smell food" 		
	

Floyd | Mmmm!  Chili peppers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl asks, "Pride was admiring the plant?" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "eat food" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the Chinese food)
Floyd | With your bare hands?  You have better manners than that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Examining it, yes. It's a mimesis plant." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | This is your kitchen: walls papered in a yellow floral design,
Floyd | counter, cabinet, stove, table, chairs, fridge, microwave, and so on.
Floyd | The living room is west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x counter" 		
	

Floyd | This is a standard stained and scarred formica counter.  It's white,
Floyd | where it isn't stained.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x drawer" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x stove" 		
	

Floyd | This is still just scenery.  Bear with me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x wallpaper" 		
	

Floyd | This is still just scenery.  Bear with me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   some Chinese food
Floyd |   a toy
Floyd |   a red cardboard box (which is open)
Floyd |     some cereal
Floyd |   a juice glass
Floyd |     some cold water
Floyd |   a diskette case
Floyd |     "Curses"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ha 'still' just" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "eat cereal?" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger asks, "We haven't watered the plant yet, have we?" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "eat cereal" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the cereal)
Floyd | Mmmmm, tasty.  Just like, in fact, you'd expect something called
Floyd | "Sugar Coated Corn Puffs" to taste.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Not yet" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | This is the living room of your rather squalid apartment. The huge
Floyd | compass rose on your floor reminds you that your bedroom is west, the
Floyd | front hall is north, the kitchen is east, and the bathroom is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your mimesis plant squats in its pot in a corner of the room, slowly
Floyd | photosynthesizing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "It was hinted at, I guess." 	
			ParserGirl asks, "Should we try?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   some Chinese food
Floyd |   a toy
Floyd |   a red cardboard box (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a juice glass
Floyd |     some cold water
Floyd |   a diskette case
Floyd |     "Curses"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "sure" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "water plant" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully water the plant, wishing that you had someone to nurture
Floyd | you.  Lucky plant.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "fullscore" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 2 out of a possible 7, in 59 turns, earning you
Floyd | the rank of someone in a big hurry to get to the next game.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      1 Pride
Floyd |      1 Envy

		ParserGirl says, "Envy!" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd |      2 total (out of 7)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "nurture plant" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x case" 		
	

Floyd | This looks very much like every other cheap open-topped plastic
Floyd | disposable diskette case you've ever seen, although the "Made In Hell"
Floyd | label is a little disturbing.  It looks like it could hold about seven
Floyd | disks.  It seems to contain "Hollywood Hijinx" and "Curses".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "eat plant" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the variegated mimesis plant)
Floyd | You greedily snatch at the mimesis.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd | You gluttonously take a bite out of one of the plant's leaves.  It's
Floyd | really nasty.  Ugh.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Nice." 	
			Bert says, "I hope we didn't need that cereal." 	
			ParserGirl says, "There's the bedroom and the front hall." 	
			Ellison says, "<BELCH>" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a variegated mimesis plant
Floyd |   some Chinese food
Floyd |   a toy
Floyd |   a red cardboard box (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a juice glass
Floyd |   a diskette case
Floyd |     "Planetfall"
Floyd |     "Zork I"
Floyd |     "Hollywood Hijinx"
Floyd |     "Curses"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x zork" 		
	

Floyd | A floppy disk labelled "Zork I".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger asks, "So the games are associated to one sin? With Curses being pride?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "hit plant" 		
	

Floyd | You angrily rip a leaf from the mimesis plant.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "full" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 5 out of a possible 7, in 64 turns, earning you
Floyd | the rank of Malingerer.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      1 Pride
Floyd |      1 Avarice
Floyd |      1 Gluttony
Floyd |      1 Wrath
Floyd |      1 Envy
Floyd |
Floyd |      5 total (out of 7)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Well, no, the plant gave us envy." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "kiss plant" 		
	

Floyd | You plant a kiss on the mimesis.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Did't it?" 	
			ParserGirl says, "Yes." 	
			Ellison says, "also, I wonder if the 'aroma of hot Chinese' line before was taken directly from The Lurking Horror" 	
			ParserGirl says, "We were jealous of its care." 	
			Bert says, "The plant gave us pride." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "And kissing it gives us lust?" 	
			Bert says, "The plant gave us gluttony." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "sleep" 		
	

Floyd | You aren't feeling especially drowsy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to PG), "Hm, yeah. Sloth" 	
			Nitku asks, "What's the last one?" 	
			Nitku says, "right" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd | The bedroom is pretty grim these days.  It's a beige rectangular prism
Floyd | with a bed in it.  There are also the usual bedroomy things: dressers,
Floyd | a lamp, a nightstand, and so on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Try putting the plant in a bed :)" 	
			Bert says, "It is a Mimesis plant. And the title is Sins Against Mimesis, after all." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "look under bed" 		
	

Floyd | No monsters, no trap doors, no dollar bills.  Nothing but dust.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Though, I mean, sure." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "put plant in bed" 		
	

Floyd | That can't contain things.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "dresser" 		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "put plant on bed" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You put the variegated mimesis plant on the bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x dresser" 		
	

Floyd | Just the bric-a-brac of a standard adult bedroom.  You don't want to
Floyd | think about it.  If you think you do, go check out the bathroom or
Floyd | kitchen scenery instead.
Floyd |
Floyd | Author's Note: Sure, I could make a dresser and nightstand with
Floyd | opening drawers, a lamp you could turn on and off, a headboard you
Floyd | could tie things to, box springs for the bed, carpeting with repulsive
Floyd | items ground into it, and a sock drawer full of real live socks.  But
Floyd | I won't.  This is just scenery and it's going to stay that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | (Yes, just like the bathroom scenery.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x lamp" 		
	

Floyd | Just the bric-a-brac of a standard adult bedroom.  You don't want to
Floyd | think about it.  If you think you do, go check out the bathroom or
Floyd | kitchen scenery instead.
Floyd |
Floyd | (Yes, just like the bathroom scenery.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x bed" 		
	

Floyd | Your bed is a lovely four-poster king-size bed, made out of finely
Floyd | carved cherry wood.  It's much too big for you alone, you can't help
Floyd | but realize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "tuck in plant" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd | The bedroom is pretty grim these days.  It's a beige rectangular prism
Floyd | with a bed in it.  There are also the usual bedroomy things: dressers,
Floyd | a lamp, a nightstand, and so on.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the bed is a variegated mimesis plant.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "get on bed" 		
	

Floyd | You get onto the bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the bed you can see a variegated mimesis plant.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "sleep" 		
	

Floyd | You toss and turn, but the bed is simply far too big to sleep in
Floyd | alone, and you sent Blamant the Teddy Bear out to be cleaned this
Floyd | morning.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take plant" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert exclaims, "But we're not alone! We've got a Mimesis plant!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sleep" 		
	

Floyd | You clutch the mimesis plant to your chest, and fall into a troubled
Floyd | sleep, haunted with dreams of chessboards and featureless white cubes.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "get off bed" 		
	

Floyd | You get off the bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd | The bedroom is pretty grim these days.  It's a beige rectangular prism
Floyd | with a bed in it.  There are also the usual bedroomy things: dressers,
Floyd | a lamp, a nightstand, and so on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "put plant under bed" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I got it" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 7 out of a possible 7, in 79 turns, earning you
Floyd | the rank of First-Class Passenger on the Hellbound Express.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "fullscore" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 7 out of a possible 7, in 79 turns, earning you
Floyd | the rank of First-Class Passenger on the Hellbound Express.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      1 Pride
Floyd |      1 Avarice
Floyd |      1 Lust
Floyd |      1 Gluttony
Floyd |      1 Sloth
Floyd |      1 Wrath
Floyd |      1 Envy
Floyd |
Floyd |      7 total (out of 7)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | This is the living room of your rather squalid apartment. The huge
Floyd | compass rose on your floor reminds you that your bedroom is west, the
Floyd | front hall is north, the kitchen is east, and the bathroom is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Front Hall
Floyd | This is the front hall; a door north leads outside, and the living
Floyd | room is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A devil, looking for all the world like a cross between the BSD Unix
Floyd | devil and Bill Gates, slouches insolently in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | The door is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert exclaims, "Woo!" 	
			Bert asks, "Uh. What do we do now?" 	
			DavidW says, "Also note: His dream!" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "But the game does not end with that?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "hahaha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "True" 	
			DavidW asks (of Jacqueline), "oh, this isn't the end. What room have we skipped?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Now I'll have to include our #porn conversation in the transcript!" 	
			ParserGirl says, "Devil came down to his apartment, he was looking to eat some Chinese" 	
			Bert asks, "Wait, didn't the intro say something about wanting to get out of the house?" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x devil" 		
	

Floyd | He is a jolly, fat little devil, with thick glasses, a Moe haircut,
Floyd | short but sharp-looking horns, a long tail with a barb on the end, a
Floyd | pink T-shirt reading "IETF 28 Terminal Room", Birkenstocks (which look
Floyd | particularly silly on his hooves), too-tight cordouroy pants, and a
Floyd | pocket protector.  His complexion manages, through the mysteries of
Floyd | the supernatural, to be simultaneously firebrick red and pasty white.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "devil, hi" 		
	

Floyd | The devil glares at you and mumbles, "Bletch foobar to you too!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "I want to say that this game ended with a 'The End' joke (that was the name of jnc's game, right?), but I could be wrong" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "kiss devil" 		
	

Floyd | "No, you nincompoop!  <snort>  I'm not the target of your sins!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ask devil about devil" 		
	

Floyd | "Bob's the name!  Interactive fiction's the game!  Well, actually, the
Floyd | meta-game, I guess, because 'the game' properly ought to refer to an
Floyd | actual title, such as Jigsaw or something.  Say, <snort>, can I go out
Floyd | with your sister?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "pray" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing practical results from your prayer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "devil, yes" 		
	

Floyd | "You <snort> can't make me!  I'm supernatural."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ask devil about plant" 		
	

Floyd | " A hardy houseplant.  I never was much into <snort> botany myself.
Floyd | Now, the <giggle> subtle manipulations of Turbo Pascal...<snort>"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "snort" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "show food to devil" 		
	

Floyd | The demon stares at you as if you are mad.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ask devil about sins against mimesis" 		
	

Floyd | "Sins, deadly.  <snort> Pride, Avarice, Sloth <snort>, Gluttony, Envy,
Floyd | Wrath, and <giggle> Lust."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ask devil about adam" 		
	

Floyd | "NAK!  NAK!  Re-transmit! <snort>"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "snort" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask devil about hollywood hijinx" 		
	ParserGirl asks, "devil about door" 		
	

Floyd | "That's for me to know <snort> and you to play!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a variegated mimesis plant
Floyd |   some Chinese food
Floyd |   a toy
Floyd |   a red cardboard box (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a juice glass
Floyd |   a diskette case
Floyd |     "In The End"
Floyd |     "The Incredibly Erotic Adventures of Stiffy Makane"
Floyd |     "Beyond Zork"
Floyd |     "Planetfall"
Floyd |     "Zork I"
Floyd |     "Hollywood Hijinx"
Floyd |     "Curses"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask devil about toy" 		
	

Floyd | "NAK!  NAK!  Re-transmit! <snort>"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "OH! I finally get the diskette case." 	
			Bert says, "Oh, each sin gave us a game? Nice." 	
			Bert asks, "Which was which?" 	
			DavidW says, "yes" 	
			Ellison says, "ah, 'In The End.' that's the name of the game that I was thinking of." 	
			Bert says, "Stiffy for Lust, Curses for Pride, probably Zork for Greed..." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "show case to devil" 		
	

Floyd | The devil peers into the case.  "So, you think you're a sinner, huh?
Floyd | Well, let's see...so far you have Sloth, Avarice, Pride, Envy,
Floyd | Gluttony, Wrath, <giggle snort> Lust, and that's the complete set.
Floyd | Good job! Tell you what.  Diskettes are so <snort> archaic.  Let
Floyd | me..."  The devil takes your diskette case and squeezes it hard while
Floyd | chanting "Fee, Fie, Foe, Foo!"  Squashing it into a CD, he hands it
Floyd | to you.  Then he gestures with his finger, and the front door swings
Floyd | open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "I'd guess either In The End or Planetfall for Sloth." 	
			DavidW says, "In The End was Sloth." 	
			Bert says, "Maybe BZ for Wrath, since you kill things in it." 	
			Nitku says, "They're in a reversed order of what the full score list shows" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "full score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 7 out of a possible 7, in 95 turns, earning you
Floyd | the rank of First-Class Passenger on the Hellbound Express.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      1 Pride
Floyd |      1 Avarice
Floyd |      1 Lust
Floyd |      1 Gluttony
Floyd |      1 Sloth
Floyd |      1 Wrath
Floyd |      1 Envy
Floyd |
Floyd |      7 total (out of 7)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   "Sinful Delights and More: Masterpieces of Interactive Fiction, CD
Floyd | Edition"
Floyd |   a variegated mimesis plant
Floyd |   some Chinese food
Floyd |   a toy
Floyd |   a red cardboard box (which is open but empty)

		Bert says, "Maybe Gluttony for Planetfall, since it did have a hunger daemon." 	
	

Floyd |   a juice glass
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "No wait, it's not" 	
			Bert says (to Nitku), "I am sure Zork I was not about Lust." 	
			Nitku says, "It's a reversed order of what we did" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cd" 		
	

Floyd | A sparkling CD-ROM, with an attractive logo proclaiming it to be
Floyd | Sinful Delights and More: Masterpieces of Interactive Fiction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask devil about cd" 		
	

Floyd | "That's for me to know <snort> and you to play!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Unless you are a fanfic person, in which case you are probably into Troll / Thief or something." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "Stiffy Makane was Lust (as if there was any doubt)" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "play cd" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bishop says, "Zork I was Avarice." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "I guess he had to go for the cameo appearance, but what about Leather Goddesses of Phobos?" 	
			Bert says, "Presumably he felt Stiffy Makane was more amusing." 	
			Bert says, "And it is hard to fault him for that." 	
			Nitku asks, "Go outside?" 	
			Taleslinger asks, "I haven't played Stiffy Makane yet. Is that on Floyd?" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Front Hall
Floyd | This is the front hall; a door north leads outside, and the living
Floyd | room is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A devil, looking for all the world like a cross between the BSD Unix
Floyd | devil and Bill Gates, slouches insolently in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | Through the open doorway, you can see a swirling violet mist, rather
Floyd | unlike the busy, dirty, and noisy street onto which it used to open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm not sure if Stiffy was ported to Z-code or not." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x mist" 		
	

Floyd | This is probably what Hendrix was thinking of when he wrote his song.
Floyd | It is disturbingly opaque, and swirls around in an unsettling and
Floyd | faintly nauseating manner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "ask devil about mist" 		
	

Floyd | "NAK!  NAK!  Re-transmit! <snort>"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "stiffmst is there." 	
			Bert asks, "What was the original in? AGT?" 	
			Alex says (to Bert), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that AGT is a language for creating text adventures. It sucks, but the xtrek people like it." 	
			DavidW says, "I think so" 	
			DavidW says, "I'd have to check" 	
			Taleslinger asks, "So, we go outside?" 	
			Bert says, "The MST version might be better to play anyway." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | That's already open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "get mist" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "smell mist" 		
	

Floyd | Cardamom.  Or is it coriander?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "repent" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "enter mist" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "'north'?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | But you aren't in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | As you step into the mist, everything becomes indistinct and hazy; you
Floyd | spin, receding ever-farther from consciousness.  Everything goes
Floyd | black...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Scrapple Factory
Floyd | Once upon a time, this was a scrapple factory.  The floor would have
Floyd | been covered in piles of barely-identifiable pig parts, awash in blood
Floyd | and industrial chemicals.  However, those times are long gone.  The
Floyd | conveyor belt that used to connect the Scrappelizer to the reduction
Floyd | vat has long since rusted into immobility.  There are no doors or
Floyd | windows; light comes from a bare light bulb hanging in the immense
Floyd | empty space.  The rusted Scrappelizer squats to the north, and the vat
Floyd | is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the innards of the Scrappelizer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | But you aren't in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Yay! I'd totally forgotten about this part." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Oh. Not *that* scrapple." 	
			ParserGirl says, "Er, Snapple." 	
			Bert says, "It's nice at least one of these got into a real game." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "look in hole" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x hole" 		
	

Floyd | A rectangular hole, big enough to squeeze through.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x scrappelizer" 		
	

Floyd | The Scrappelizer was a fairly simple machine.  You dumped pigs--or
Floyd | whatnot--into the hopper at the top, and with a hideous squealing
Floyd | noise, a mass of bloody pig--or whatnot--parts would emerge on the
Floyd | conveyor belt, to be carried to the vat, where heat, chemicals, and
Floyd | time would conspire to produce Scrapple.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x vat" 		
	

Floyd | The Scrappelizer was a fairly simple machine.  You dumped pigs--or
Floyd | whatnot--into the hopper at the top, and with a hideous squealing
Floyd | noise, a mass of bloody pig--or whatnot--parts would emerge on the
Floyd | conveyor belt, to be carried to the vat, where heat, chemicals, and
Floyd | time would conspire to produce Scrapple.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   "Sinful Delights and More: Masterpieces of Interactive Fiction, CD
Floyd | Edition"
Floyd |   a variegated mimesis plant
Floyd |   some Chinese food
Floyd |   a toy
Floyd |   a red cardboard box (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a juice glass
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x bulb" 		
	

Floyd | The bare light bulb, favored by tinpot dictators and goonish
Floyd | interrogators everywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "I wonder if this game has a Kunkel as well." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x belt" 		
	

Floyd | The Scrappelizer was a fairly simple machine.  You dumped pigs--or
Floyd | whatnot--into the hopper at the top, and with a hideous squealing
Floyd | noise, a mass of bloody pig--or whatnot--parts would emerge on the
Floyd | conveyor belt, to be carried to the vat, where heat, chemicals, and
Floyd | time would conspire to produce Scrapple.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "enter hole" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the Kunkel here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yes" 	
			ParserGirl asks, "The heck is a kunkel?" 	
			Bert exclaims, "Woot!" 	
			DavidW says (to PG), "I have no idea. Maybe the troll doll equiv of a grue." 	
			Bert tries to see if he can find the r*if post. 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel is small and troll-like.  It squats before its computer,
Floyd | twitching occasionally as the virtual reality mittens on its hands
Floyd | control some action in the game going on in the VR goggles plugged
Floyd | into its computer.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel flinches and swears.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I used to know a guy named Kunkle." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x computer" 		
	

Floyd | This must be the Kunkel's computer.  It's the very latest in
Floyd | ultra-whiz-bang mega-expensive technology.  It seems to have VR
Floyd | goggles, a CD-ROM drive, and big speakers.
Floyd | The computer is currently switched on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "er, Kunkel or Kunkle, not sure which." 	
			Jacqueline says, "He hated me, too." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "open drive" 		
	

Floyd | You open the CD-ROM drive.  The Kunkel's game must have come to a
Floyd | screeching halt, because it stops twitching, swears, and thumbs the
Floyd | drive door shut before you can react.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Huh. Looks like Google's Usenet archive doesn't go back far enough." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x mittens" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x speakers" 		
	

Floyd | This must be the Kunkel's computer.  It's the very latest in
Floyd | ultra-whiz-bang mega-expensive technology.  It seems to have VR
Floyd | goggles, a CD-ROM drive, and big speakers.
Floyd | The computer is currently switched on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "get goggles" 		
	

Floyd | As you approach, you see that the Kunkel's face has actually grown
Floyd | into the goggles.  Revolted, you retreat.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Man... Thumbs the drive door shut - I remember those days." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "turn off computer" 		
	

Floyd | By doing so, you are striking at the very reason for the Kunkel's
Floyd | existence.  It is not pleased.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Please excuse the crudity of what I'm about to do, you text-based
Floyd | Neanderthal, but my ancestors were AGT monsters."
Floyd |
Floyd | Its mouth opens to reveal teeth grotesquely out of proportion to the
Floyd | rest of its body, a fact you notice as those same teeth tear your
Floyd | flesh into tiny pieces.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 7 out of a possible 10, in 121 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of First-Class Passenger on the Hellbound Express.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "But it was some journalist who wrote a stupid review of, I think, Masterpieces of Infocom." 	
			Bert says, "One that showed he pretty much had no clue what he was doing." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "give cd to kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel is far too engrossed in its multimedia extravaganza to
Floyd | notice you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "ah" 	
			Bert says, "(It might have been something else that he was reviewing; I don't remember the details.)" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Gosh, I wonder if it's the same guy as the guy who hated me. Was he French?" 	
			Ellison says, "hmm, what game is that teeth-death a reference to? sounds familiar" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "give food to kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel is far too engrossed in its multimedia extravaganza to
Floyd | notice you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I suspect we need to do something else to distract the Kunkel before we can insert the CD." 	
			ParserGirl says, "AGT death message." 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Ell), "Grews?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "GAH! Grues, I mean." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Man, my spelling." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the Kunkel here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "But we couldn't see grues to know that their teeth were out of proportion" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrapple Factory
Floyd | Once upon a time, this was a scrapple factory.  The floor would have
Floyd | been covered in piles of barely-identifiable pig parts, awash in blood
Floyd | and industrial chemicals.  However, those times are long gone.  The
Floyd | conveyor belt that used to connect the Scrappelizer to the reduction
Floyd | vat has long since rusted into immobility.  There are no doors or
Floyd | windows; light comes from a bare light bulb hanging in the immense
Floyd | empty space.  The rusted Scrappelizer squats to the north, and the vat
Floyd | is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the innards of the Scrappelizer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "give cd to kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Vat
Floyd | You are inside the rendering vat of the abandoned scrapple factory.
Floyd | Even now it reeks of despair and waste-meat food products.
Floyd |
Floyd | Great Scott!  What can only be the rucksack of the Meldrews, fabled in
Floyd | song and story, lies here at the bottom of the rendering vat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to PG), "I may just be remembering from the Zork books." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take rucksack" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying too many things already.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x it" 		
	

Floyd | Actually, it's very tatty and greasy, saturated with long-rancid lard,
Floyd | stained with blood (or worse), and beginning to give at the seams.  It
Floyd | is open and contains a tourist map of Paris and the Rod of Returning.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "put toy in box" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the Chinese food or the red cardboard box?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Aha! [LINK]" 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "red" 		
	

Floyd | You put the toy into the red cardboard box.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "take rucksack" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x map" 		
	

Floyd | An exorbitantly expensive map of Paris circa 1993.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rod" 		
	

Floyd | One of the last remaining bits of Druidical Magic.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "hm. Does that mean we can zap the Kunkel somewhere else?" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Or Zap ourselves." 	
			Taleslinger asks, "or maybe give him the food?" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, I'm not sure how the rod works." 	
			Ellison says, "ParserGirl is totally right on the AGT call. a web search brings up a sample walkthrough in the 'Introduction to the Adventure Game Toolkit'" 	
			DavidW says, "I think the food ploy has been tried." 	
			ParserGirl says, "He won't look at the food." 	
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrapple Factory
Floyd | Once upon a time, this was a scrapple factory.  The floor would have
Floyd | been covered in piles of barely-identifiable pig parts, awash in blood
Floyd | and industrial chemicals.  However, those times are long gone.  The
Floyd | conveyor belt that used to connect the Scrappelizer to the reduction
Floyd | vat has long since rusted into immobility.  There are no doors or
Floyd | windows; light comes from a bare light bulb hanging in the immense
Floyd | empty space.  The rusted Scrappelizer squats to the north, and the vat
Floyd | is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the innards of the Scrappelizer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the Kunkel here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "give cd to kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel is far too engrossed in its multimedia extravaganza to
Floyd | notice you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl says, "Plus, the goggles are fused to his face." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "point rod at kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the rod before you can point it at something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "hold rod" 		
	

Floyd | (putting the juice glass into the rucksack to make room)
Floyd |
Floyd | With a 'pop' and a whiff of ozone, the devil appears.  "Look, I
Floyd | <snort> shouldn't be doing this, but if you're one of the last three
Floyd | people in <snort> the world who hasn't played Curses then maybe you
Floyd | need some instructions.  To charge the rod, 'strike rod.'  To use it
Floyd | 'point rod at <target>.'  Got it?"
Floyd |
Floyd | There is another 'pop' and the devil is gone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "There we go." 	
			Ellison says, "heh" 	
			ParserGirl says, "Hey! I've played Curses . . .just didn't finish it." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Bert), "man, thanks for the link" 	
			Bert says, "I've also played it, but had no recollection of how the rod actually worked." 	
			Bert says (to Jacq), "You're welcome." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "point rod at kunkel" 		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs the Kunkel, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel flinches and swears.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You have so far scored 8 out of a possible 10, in 139 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Scrapple Warrior.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "strike rod" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "point rod at mysself" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "point rod at myself" 		
	

Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs you, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "The Kunkel is apparently also [LINK])" 	
			Nitku says, "Our maximum score has gone up" 	
			Bert | He was the "must-read" columnist during the early days of Pro Wrestling Torch playing a key part in turning the small newsletter into a wrestling newsletter powerhouse. 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the Kunkel here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "point rod at pc" 		
	

Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs the computer, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel flinches and swears.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "point rod at me" 		
	

Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs you, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Huh." 	
			ParserGirl says, "I don't even know what the wand was supposed to do." 	
			DavidW asks, "Maybe zap the googles?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x goggles" 		
	

Floyd | It's hard to see the goggles clearly, since they're on the Kunkel's
Floyd | face, and consequently twitching and swerving around.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel flinches and swears.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "er goggles" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike want" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "point it at goggles" 		
	

Floyd | You look ridiculous pointing the VR goggles at the VR goggles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike wand" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "rod" 	
			Bert says, "Thanks." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "point it at goggles" 		
	

Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs the VR goggles, but nothing else
Floyd | happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   the Rod of Returning
Floyd |   a rucksack (which is open)
Floyd |     a juice glass
Floyd |     a tourist map of Paris
Floyd |   "Sinful Delights and More: Masterpieces of Interactive Fiction, CD
Floyd | Edition"
Floyd |   a variegated mimesis plant
Floyd |   some Chinese food
Floyd |   a red cardboard box (which is open)
Floyd |     a toy
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod. point it at me" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs you, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "strike rod" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel flinches and swears.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "point rod at kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs the Kunkel, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod. point it at rod" 		
	

Floyd | The rod is already charged.
Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs the Rod of Returning, but nothing else
Floyd | happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "strike rod. strike rod." 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd | The rod is already charged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Technically, I think that should be physically impossible." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "eat rod" 		
	

Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x map" 		
	

Floyd | An exorbitantly expensive map of Paris circa 1993.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "point rod at plant" 		
	

Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs the variegated mimesis plant, but
Floyd | nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ask plant about rod" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "give plant to kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel is far too engrossed in its multimedia extravaganza to
Floyd | notice you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "strike rod. point rod at toy." 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs the toy, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert asks, "What was our goal in this section?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "strike rod. point rod at map." 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs the tourist map of Paris, but nothing
Floyd | else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "give toy to kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the toy)
Floyd | (putting the red cardboard box into the rucksack to make room)
Floyd | The Kunkel is far too engrossed in its multimedia extravaganza to
Floyd | notice you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the Kunkel here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel flinches and swears.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think we want to put the CD in the drive." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x extravaganza" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x pc" 		
	

Floyd | This must be the Kunkel's computer.  It's the very latest in
Floyd | ultra-whiz-bang mega-expensive technology.  It seems to have VR
Floyd | goggles, a CD-ROM drive, and big speakers.
Floyd | The computer is currently switched on.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel flinches and swears.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "turn off pc" 		
	

Floyd | By doing so, you are striking at the very reason for the Kunkel's
Floyd | existence.  It is not pleased.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Please excuse the crudity of what I'm about to do, you text-based
Floyd | Neanderthal, but my ancestors were AGT monsters."
Floyd |
Floyd | Its mouth opens to reveal teeth grotesquely out of proportion to the
Floyd | rest of its body, a fact you notice as those same teeth tear your
Floyd | flesh into tiny pieces.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 8 out of a possible 10, in 167 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Scrapple Warrior.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Oops." 	
			DavidW says, "yes, we tried that." 	
			ParserGirl says (to Bert), "Tried that earlier." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x speakers" 		
	

Floyd | This must be the Kunkel's computer.  It's the very latest in
Floyd | ultra-whiz-bang mega-expensive technology.  It seems to have VR
Floyd | goggles, a CD-ROM drive, and big speakers.
Floyd | The computer is currently switched on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x speakers" 		
	

Floyd | This must be the Kunkel's computer.  It's the very latest in
Floyd | ultra-whiz-bang mega-expensive technology.  It seems to have VR
Floyd | goggles, a CD-ROM drive, and big speakers.
Floyd | The computer is currently switched on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Have we explored everywhere?" 	
			Taleslinger asks, "Is there any room we haven't been?" 	
			Taleslinger says, "...timinf" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "enter hole" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the Kunkel here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Scrapple Factory
Floyd | Once upon a time, this was a scrapple factory.  The floor would have
Floyd | been covered in piles of barely-identifiable pig parts, awash in blood
Floyd | and industrial chemicals.  However, those times are long gone.  The
Floyd | conveyor belt that used to connect the Scrappelizer to the reduction
Floyd | vat has long since rusted into immobility.  There are no doors or
Floyd | windows; light comes from a bare light bulb hanging in the immense
Floyd | empty space.  The rusted Scrappelizer squats to the north, and the vat
Floyd | is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the innards of the Scrappelizer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Vat
Floyd | You are inside the rendering vat of the abandoned scrapple factory.
Floyd | Even now it reeks of despair and waste-meat food products.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | The stench in here is enough to make far stronger people than you
Floyd | retch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "retch" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x scrapple" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "eat food" 		
	

Floyd | With your bare hands?  You have better manners than that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | But you aren't in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says (to Taleslinger), "nice. I'm a big proponent of adding responses to stuff like that." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrapple Factory
Floyd | Once upon a time, this was a scrapple factory.  The floor would have
Floyd | been covered in piles of barely-identifiable pig parts, awash in blood
Floyd | and industrial chemicals.  However, those times are long gone.  The
Floyd | conveyor belt that used to connect the Scrappelizer to the reduction
Floyd | vat has long since rusted into immobility.  There are no doors or
Floyd | windows; light comes from a bare light bulb hanging in the immense
Floyd | empty space.  The rusted Scrappelizer squats to the north, and the vat
Floyd | is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the innards of the Scrappelizer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Wasn't there a conveyer belt?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x bulb" 		
	

Floyd | The bare light bulb, favored by tinpot dictators and goonish
Floyd | interrogators everywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x belt" 		
	

Floyd | The Scrappelizer was a fairly simple machine.  You dumped pigs--or
Floyd | whatnot--into the hopper at the top, and with a hideous squealing
Floyd | noise, a mass of bloody pig--or whatnot--parts would emerge on the
Floyd | conveyor belt, to be carried to the vat, where heat, chemicals, and
Floyd | time would conspire to produce Scrapple.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "get bulb" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "enter belt" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "hopper" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "belt" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x belt" 		
	

Floyd | The Scrappelizer was a fairly simple machine.  You dumped pigs--or
Floyd | whatnot--into the hopper at the top, and with a hideous squealing
Floyd | noise, a mass of bloody pig--or whatnot--parts would emerge on the
Floyd | conveyor belt, to be carried to the vat, where heat, chemicals, and

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod. point it at scrapplizer" 		
	

Floyd | time would conspire to produce Scrapple.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod. point it at scrappelizer" 		
	

Floyd | The rod is already charged.
Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs the Scrappelizer, but nothing else
Floyd | happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "get on belt" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put toy in belt" 		
	

Floyd | That can't contain things.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put toy on belt" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the Scrappelizer would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open belt" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Yeah, I think we have to deal with the Kunkel." 	
			Taleslinger asks, "Are you sure we tried giving the food ot the kunkel?" 	
			Bert says, "I wonder if there's anything important we neglected to do in the apartment." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the Kunkel here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "give food to kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel is far too engrossed in its multimedia extravaganza to
Floyd | notice you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a toy
Floyd |   the Rod of Returning
Floyd |   a rucksack (which is open)
Floyd |     a red cardboard box (which is open but empty)
Floyd |     a juice glass
Floyd |     a tourist map of Paris
Floyd |   "Sinful Delights and More: Masterpieces of Interactive Fiction, CD
Floyd | Edition"
Floyd |   a variegated mimesis plant
Floyd |   some Chinese food
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "give rod to kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel is far too engrossed in its multimedia extravaganza to
Floyd | notice you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "That's about five times now with the food." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "give cd to kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel is far too engrossed in its multimedia extravaganza to
Floyd | notice you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "put cd in pc" 		
	

Floyd | The computer is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "open computer" 		
	

Floyd | You open the CD-ROM drive.  The Kunkel's game must have come to a
Floyd | screeching halt, because it stops twitching, swears, and thumbs the
Floyd | drive door shut before you can react.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel flinches and swears.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod. point it at cd" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs "Sinful Delights and More: Masterpieces
Floyd | of Interactive Fiction, CD Edition", but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod. point it at plant" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs the variegated mimesis plant, but
Floyd | nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod. point it at toy" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs the toy, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod. point it at kunkel" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x plant" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs the Kunkel, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel flinches and swears.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | This is a prizewinning specimen of the species Mimesis Variegans.  It
Floyd | is dark green, with yellow stripes on its luxurious leaves.  The
Floyd | mimesis plant thrives in low light and requires occasional watering.
Floyd | You've always preferred the variegated to the linear variety,
Floyd | yourself.  This one is about ten inches high.  A large bite has been
Floyd | taken out of one leaf.  It appears well-loved.  One of the leaves is
Floyd | ripped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "love plant" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x leaf" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "strike rod. point it at cd drive" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to point the Rod of Returning
Floyd | at "Sinful Delights and More: Masterpieces of Interactive Fiction, CD
Floyd | Edition".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "throw plant at kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel somehow senses your impending attack.  It rises and faces
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Please excuse the crudity of what I'm about to do, you text-based
Floyd | Neanderthal, but my ancestors were AGT monsters."
Floyd |
Floyd | Its mouth opens to reveal teeth grotesquely out of proportion to the
Floyd | rest of its body, a fact you notice as those same teeth tear your
Floyd | flesh into tiny pieces.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 8 out of a possible 10, in 208 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Scrapple Warrior.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x pc" 		
	

Floyd | This must be the Kunkel's computer.  It's the very latest in
Floyd | ultra-whiz-bang mega-expensive technology.  It seems to have VR
Floyd | goggles, a CD-ROM drive, and big speakers.
Floyd | The computer is currently switched on.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "full" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 8 out of a possible 10, in 209 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Scrapple Warrior.

		
	ParserGirl says (to Floyd), "x speakers" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      1 Pride
Floyd |      1 Avarice
Floyd |      1 Lust
Floyd |      1 Gluttony
Floyd |      1 Sloth
Floyd |      1 Wrath
Floyd |      1 Envy
Floyd |      1 Getting the Rod of Returning
Floyd |
Floyd |      8 total (out of 10)
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | This must be the Kunkel's computer.  It's the very latest in
Floyd | ultra-whiz-bang mega-expensive technology.  It seems to have VR
Floyd | goggles, a CD-ROM drive, and big speakers.
Floyd | The computer is currently switched on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "get map" 		
	

Floyd | (putting the Chinese food into the rucksack to make room)
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline | Brian Moriarty, who later made his bones with Loom, gives us Beyond Zork, which isn't even science fiction, but straight-out fantasy! 	
			Jacqueline says, "The horror!" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "f eat map" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "hit kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel somehow senses your impending attack.  It rises and faces
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Please excuse the crudity of what I'm about to do, you text-based
Floyd | Neanderthal, but my ancestors were AGT monsters."
Floyd |
Floyd | Its mouth opens to reveal teeth grotesquely out of proportion to the
Floyd | rest of its body, a fact you notice as those same teeth tear your
Floyd | flesh into tiny pieces.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 8 out of a possible 10, in 211 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Scrapple Warrior.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Heh. Well, it was the Sci Fi Collection that he was reviewing, admittedly." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "kunkel, hi" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel is far too engrossed in its multimedia extravaganza to
Floyd | notice you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "get goggles" 		
	

Floyd | As you approach, you see that the Kunkel's face has actually grown
Floyd | into the goggles.  Revolted, you retreat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "x drive" 		
	

Floyd | This must be the Kunkel's computer.  It's the very latest in
Floyd | ultra-whiz-bang mega-expensive technology.  It seems to have VR
Floyd | goggles, a CD-ROM drive, and big speakers.
Floyd | The computer is currently switched on.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Oh, not the masterpieces, true." 	
	

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask kunkel about computer" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel is far too engrossed in its multimedia extravaganza to
Floyd | notice you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "pull goggles" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "pull drive" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn off goggles" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can switch.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x speakers" 		
	

Floyd | This must be the Kunkel's computer.  It's the very latest in
Floyd | ultra-whiz-bang mega-expensive technology.  It seems to have VR
Floyd | goggles, a CD-ROM drive, and big speakers.
Floyd | The computer is currently switched on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "get spearkers" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unplug goggles" 		
	

Floyd | You unplug the VR goggles.
Floyd | The Kunkel sits stock-still, stunned by the loss of visual input.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "turn off speaker" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "open computer" 		
	

Floyd | You open the computer, revealing a CD labelled "Stiffy Makane, Space
Floyd | Marine".
Floyd | The Kunkel begins to fumble for the cord of its VR goggles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "put cd in computer" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, a CD labelled "Stiffy Makane, Space Marine" or
Floyd | "Sinful Delights and More: Masterpieces of Interactive Fiction, CD
Floyd | Edition"?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "masterpieces" 		
	

Floyd | There is no more room in the computer.
Floyd | The Kunkel blunders around trying to reconnect the goggles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "get stiffy" 		
	

Floyd | (putting the variegated mimesis plant into the rucksack to make room)
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd | It looks as if the Kunkel is about to succeed in plugging in the
Floyd | goggles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "put masterpieces in computer" 		
	

Floyd | You put "Sinful Delights and More: Masterpieces of Interactive
Floyd | Fiction, CD Edition" into the computer.
Floyd | The Kunkel manages to plug the goggles back into the computer.
Floyd | The Kunkel sighs and closes the CD-ROM drive.
Floyd | The Kunkel, not suspecting your ruse, shrieks as wave after wave of
Floyd | pure text pummels its senses.
Floyd |
Floyd | With a sickening 'schlupp' the VR goggles explode from the Kunkel's
Floyd | face as its head splits open and it keels over, dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert exclaims, "Yay!" 	
			Nitku says, "heh" 	
			ParserGirl says, "Phew." 	
			Jacqueline says, "w00t" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the Kunkel and a pair of VR goggles here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "That's hilarious." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | The dead Kunkel lies on the ground, its head blown open and its eyes
Floyd | popped out, revealing the emptiness of its cranial cavity.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x stiffy" 		
	

Floyd | It's a garishly printed CD entitled Stiffy Makane, Space Marine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x goggles" 		
	

Floyd | A pair of slightly charred VR goggles, currently plugged into the
Floyd | computer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "wear goggles" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the VR goggles)
Floyd |
Floyd | Wow!  Virtual reality really does work!  With a sensation of great
Floyd | speed, you are transported to....
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | If nothing else, you have a good seat. The stage is only a few rows to
Floyd | the north. People are jammed on benches in every direction; you think
Floyd | the aisle is somewhere to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "I wonder if there'll be a cool breeze." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a CD labelled "Stiffy Makane, Space Marine"
Floyd |   a tourist map of Paris
Floyd |   a toy
Floyd |   the Rod of Returning
Floyd |   a rucksack (which is open)
Floyd |     a variegated mimesis plant
Floyd |     some Chinese food
Floyd |     a red cardboard box (which is open but empty)
Floyd |     a juice glass
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x people" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "I wonder what would've happened if we just removed the CD" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x stage" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Or if we'd entered Stiffy instead of this one." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Noooo, not So Far." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x benches" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | You are on a wide lawn just north of the entrance to the Robner
Floyd | estate. Directly north at the end of a pebbled path is the Robner
Floyd | house, flanked to the northeast and northwest by a vast expanse of
Floyd | well-kept lawn. Beyond the house can be seen the lakefront.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x path" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | This is a featureless corridor similar to every other corridor on the
Floyd | ship. It curves away to starboard, and a gangway leads up. To port is
Floyd | the entrance to one of the ship's primary escape pods. The pod
Floyd | bulkhead is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "port" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | You are standing in an open field west of a white house, with a
Floyd | boarded front door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | A tide of perambulators surges north along the crowded Broad Walk.
Floyd | Shaded glades stretch away to the northeast, and a hint of color marks
Floyd | the western edge of the Flower Walk.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "point rod at me" 		
	

Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs you and you awaken on the hard metal
Floyd | floor of the Scrappelizer.  The VR goggles lie next to you as you
Floyd | painfully regain your feet.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a pair of VR goggles and the Kunkel here.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Ah. So that's what the rod is for." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "open drie" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "open drive" 		
	

Floyd | You open the computer, revealing "Sinful Delights and More:
Floyd | Masterpieces of Interactive Fiction, CD Edition".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "open computer. get masterpieces" 		
	

Floyd | That's already open.
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "put stiffy in drive. close it." 		
	

Floyd | You put a CD labelled "Stiffy Makane, Space Marine" into the computer.
Floyd | That's not something you can close.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says (to bert), "Heh, go ahead" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "close drive" 		
	

Floyd | You close the computer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Nah, feel free to compete. I don't think it'll hurt :)" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "wear goggles" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the VR goggles)
Floyd |
Floyd | Wow!  Virtual reality really does work!  With a sensation of great
Floyd | speed, you are transported to....
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Ganymede Base Corridor XQJ-913
Floyd | A dull metal corridor, lit by flickering lights.  The corridor
Floyd | continues west and ends in a pink door to the northeast with a pink
Floyd | keyhole.  Painted in drippy blood on the wall are the word Shangri-La
Floyd | and an arrow pointing west.
Floyd |
Floyd | The pink door bars passage to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a sinister giggling from the west somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | A fearsome "HONK, HONK!" echoes from the western corridor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a pink key
Floyd |   a big gun
Floyd |   "Sinful Delights and More: Masterpieces of Interactive Fiction, CD
Floyd | Edition"
Floyd |   a tourist map of Paris
Floyd |   a toy
Floyd |   the Rod of Returning
Floyd |   a rucksack (which is open)
Floyd |     a variegated mimesis plant
Floyd |     some Chinese food
Floyd |     a red cardboard box (which is open but empty)
Floyd |     a juice glass
Floyd |
Floyd | Loud, sensual moans are coming from the west and approaching rapidly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "A pink keyhole. And blood. Not disturbing at all, no..." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x gun" 		
	

Floyd | BIG GUN KICK THE HELL OUTTA YOU!
Floyd |
Floyd | "Pwoik, pwoik, pwoik" resounds from the west, quite nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We have a pink key and a big gun" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x key" 		
	

Floyd | It is a pink cylindrical key, several inches long, and about an inch
Floyd | thick, with one rounded end.
Floyd |
Floyd | A girlish shriek comes from just down the corridor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x penis" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Well, not much value for us here, then." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You stumble down the corridor and into a large room.
Floyd |
Floyd | A patrol of maurauding ultravixens has entered the area.  Your big gun
Floyd | is no match for their power.  Swiftly they crush you to death between
Floyd | their thighs.
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 9 out of a possible 10, in 246 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Vanquisher of the Kunkel.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >
Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		Bert says, "Er. Oof." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Ganymede Base Corridor XQJ-913
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Phew." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | As good-looking as ever.
Floyd |
Floyd | A patrol of maurauding ultravixens has entered the area.  Your big gun
Floyd | is no match for their power.  Swiftly they crush you to death between
Floyd | their thighs.
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 9 out of a possible 10, in 247 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Vanquisher of the Kunkel.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Ganymede Base Corridor XQJ-913
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | [Can't "undo" twice in succession. Sorry!]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Ganymede Base Corridor XQJ-913
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Ganymede Base Corridor XQJ-913
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Ganymede Base Corridor XQJ-913
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "unlock door" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to unlock the pink door with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "key" 		
	

Floyd | You insert the key into the keyhole.  It throbs and vanishes.  The
Floyd | door opens, like a flower blooming.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Pwoik, pwoik, pwoik" resounds from the west, quite nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ganymede Base Room J-14-B-3.2
Floyd | This is a tiny room full of evil-looking machines and flashing lights.
Floyd | The only exit is southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Black here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A girlish shriek comes from just down the corridor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x machines" 		
	

Floyd | Yes, this is just scenery.  Just like in Doom.
Floyd |
Floyd | Just outside the door, someone screams
Floyd | "Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhahhhhhhhhhh!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x black" 		
	

Floyd | As attractive as ever.  Black appears to be unconscious and bolted
Floyd | into some sort of evil-looking machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | "EEEEEK!" comes from the southwest
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Yay Doom" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "free black" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x bolt" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "kiss black" 		
	

Floyd | This is hardly the time for romance.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a girlish voice reminiscing about the delights of "Cabin
Floyd | Boy", just to the southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "strike rod" 		
	

Floyd | The Rod of Returning charges up, drawing power from ley lines, or
Floyd | something like that.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the squeaking of silicone-enhanced breasts rubbing together,
Floyd | coming your way!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "point it at black" 		
	

Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs Black.  There is a huge noise and white
Floyd | blots out your vision as the rod melts in your hands....
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | ....and, hours later, you awaken on the floor of the Scrappelizer,
Floyd | Black, crying, dabbing at your forehead with a cloth.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm really sorry," are Black's first words.  "White was such a bore.
Floyd | Never let me do anything I wanted to, kept preventing me from wrecking
Floyd | history, always sketching animals in that dumb little book.  So
Floyd | naturally I accepted a lift from the first cattle-mutilating
Floyd | ultravixen that came along, and you see where that got me.  Thanks for
Floyd | rescuing me.  The fate I would have suffered at the hands of those
Floyd | ultravixens..."
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Black (simply):
Floyd | Ah, my love.  Can you forgive me?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert exclaims, "Yay!" 	
			Bert says, "I completely forgot how great this game was." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "black, piss off" 		
	

Floyd | Please answer yes or no.>

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "no" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You:
Floyd | Your actual words have been censored, at the request of Andrew
Floyd | Plotkin, who feels like you should actually play his game So Far to
Floyd | find out what this response is.  So go play it.  When you get there,
Floyd | you'll understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Black begins to weep, then looks confused, then looks angry, then
Floyd | looks resigned, then looks inspired, then looks determined.  "I have
Floyd | no idea what you mean.  I mean, you could mean that, no, you don't
Floyd | forgive me, and it doesn't matter what I did that needs forgiveness
Floyd | because it's far too late.  Or maybe you mean that what I've done is
Floyd | irrelevant and thus you don't need to forgive me.  Which strikes me as
Floyd | kind of arrogant, because I'd hardly call leaving you, attempting to
Floyd | destroy the multiverse, concealing both our genders through the course
Floyd | of a long and rocky relationship, and forgetting to water the plant
Floyd | irrelevant.  Or maybe you..."  Black's head shakes from side to side.
Floyd | "I dunno.  But I do know one thing: you're stuck with me at least
Floyd | until we figure out how to get out of here."
Floyd |
Floyd | Then Black sees the houseplant: "My goodness, what have you done to
Floyd | that poor mimesis plant?"
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | So it's not perfect.  But what is?  And, all things considered, at the
Floyd | end of the day you really can't think of anyone with whom you'd rather
Floyd | be trapped in an abandoned scrapple factory.
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 10 out of a possible 10, in 250 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Master Mimetic.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game, see some suggestions for AMUSING things to do or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "This was very awesome, yes." 	
			Jacqueline says, "As Adam's stuff generally is." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "amusing" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  N = next subject                                                  P =
Floyd |  RETURN = read subject                                          Q = re
Floyd | sume game
Floyd |
Floyd |    > Have you tried...
Floyd |

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...LEWD, RACY, and TAME? [1/17]

		Bert says, "I assume we can undo to see the alternative option." 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...asking the devil about himself? [2/17]

		Taleslinger says, "Ha ha, awesome." 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...asking about him by name before he's told you his name? [3/17]

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...Lust in LEWD mode? [4/17]

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...examining the scenery objects in the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen,
Floyd | and Ganymede Base Room J-14-B-3.2? [5/17]

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...putting the fork in the microwave? [6/17]

		DavidW asks, "We never found the fork, did we?" 	
			Bert says, "We did not." 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...heating anything besides the fork and the Chinese food in the
Floyd | microwave? [7/17]

		Jacqueline says, "Yes." 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...smelling the purple mist? [8/17]

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...kissing the Kunkel? [9/17]

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...smelling or tasting anything in the rendering vat? [10/17]

		Jacqueline says, "Like, not the fork, the toy, I mean." 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...smelling or tasting the rucksack? [11/17]

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...smelling or tasting the Kunkel? [12/17]

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...wearing the VR Goggles with the text adventure CD in the computer?
Floyd | [13/17]

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...dropping the tourist map of Paris in the Text World Attic? [14/17]

		DavidW says, "ha" 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...attacking Black? [15/17]

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | ...answering "maybe" to Black's question? [16/17]
Floyd | ...actually playing The Incredibly Erotic Adventures of Stiffy Makane?
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [That's All Folks!]

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  N = next subject                                                  P =
Floyd |  RETURN = read subject                                          Q = re
Floyd | sume game
Floyd |
Floyd |    > Have you tried...
Floyd |

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "q" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game, see some suggestions for AMUSING things to do or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Please answer yes or no.>

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "no" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You:
Floyd | Your actual words have been censored, at the request of Andrew
Floyd | Plotkin, who feels like you should actually play his game So Far to
Floyd | find out what this response is.  So go play it.  When you get there,
Floyd | you'll understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Black begins to weep, then looks confused, then looks angry, then
Floyd | looks resigned, then looks inspired, then looks determined.  "I have
Floyd | no idea what you mean.  I mean, you could mean that, no, you don't
Floyd | forgive me, and it doesn't matter what I did that needs forgiveness
Floyd | because it's far too late.  Or maybe you mean that what I've done is
Floyd | irrelevant and thus you don't need to forgive me.  Which strikes me as
Floyd | kind of arrogant, because I'd hardly call leaving you, attempting to
Floyd | destroy the multiverse, concealing both our genders through the course
Floyd | of a long and rocky relationship, and forgetting to water the plant
Floyd | irrelevant.  Or maybe you..."  Black's head shakes from side to side.
Floyd | "I dunno.  But I do know one thing: you're stuck with me at least
Floyd | until we figure out how to get out of here."
Floyd |
Floyd | Then Black sees the houseplant: "My goodness, what have you done to
Floyd | that poor mimesis plant?"
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | So it's not perfect.  But what is?  And, all things considered, at the
Floyd | end of the day you really can't think of anyone with whom you'd rather
Floyd | be trapped in an abandoned scrapple factory.
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 10 out of a possible 10, in 250 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Master Mimetic.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game, see some suggestions for AMUSING things to do or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "/undo?" 	
			Bert asks, "Wait, we just did no, didn't we?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Ganymede Base Room J-14-B-3.2
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yes and no works the same." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | That was a rhetorical question.
Floyd |
Floyd | A patrol of maurauding ultravixens has entered the area.  Your big gun
Floyd | is no match for their power.  Swiftly they crush you to death between
Floyd | their thighs.
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 9 out of a possible 10, in 251 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Vanquisher of the Kunkel.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Ganymede Base Room J-14-B-3.2
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "point rod at black" 		
	

Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs Black.  There is a huge noise and white
Floyd | blots out your vision as the rod melts in your hands....
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | ....and, hours later, you awaken on the floor of the Scrappelizer,
Floyd | Black, crying, dabbing at your forehead with a cloth.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm really sorry," are Black's first words.  "White was such a bore.
Floyd | Never let me do anything I wanted to, kept preventing me from wrecking
Floyd | history, always sketching animals in that dumb little book.  So
Floyd | naturally I accepted a lift from the first cattle-mutilating
Floyd | ultravixen that came along, and you see where that got me.  Thanks for
Floyd | rescuing me.  The fate I would have suffered at the hands of those
Floyd | ultravixens..."
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Black (simply):
Floyd | Ah, my love.  Can you forgive me?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You:
Floyd | Your actual words have been censored, at the request of Andrew
Floyd | Plotkin, who feels like you should actually play his game So Far to
Floyd | find out what this response is.  So go play it.  When you get there,
Floyd | you'll understand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Black smiles through the tears.  "That's really sweet of you, but you
Floyd | know you're full of it.  There's a lot to forgive: leaving you,
Floyd | attempting to wreck the course of the Twentieth Century, forgetting to
Floyd | water the plant..."  Black bursts into tears again.
Floyd |
Floyd | Then Black sees the houseplant: "My goodness, what have you done to
Floyd | that poor mimesis plant?"
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | So it's not perfect.  But what is?  And, all things considered, at the
Floyd | end of the day you really can't think of anyone with whom you'd rather
Floyd | be trapped in an abandoned scrapple factory.
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 10 out of a possible 10, in 250 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Master Mimetic.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game, see some suggestions for AMUSING things to do or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "maybe" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Ganymede Base Room J-14-B-3.2
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "point rod at black" 		
	

Floyd | A flash of white light engulfs Black.  There is a huge noise and white
Floyd | blots out your vision as the rod melts in your hands....
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | ....and, hours later, you awaken on the floor of the Scrappelizer,
Floyd | Black, crying, dabbing at your forehead with a cloth.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm really sorry," are Black's first words.  "White was such a bore.
Floyd | Never let me do anything I wanted to, kept preventing me from wrecking
Floyd | history, always sketching animals in that dumb little book.  So
Floyd | naturally I accepted a lift from the first cattle-mutilating
Floyd | ultravixen that came along, and you see where that got me.  Thanks for
Floyd | rescuing me.  The fate I would have suffered at the hands of those
Floyd | ultravixens..."
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Black (simply):
Floyd | Ah, my love.  Can you forgive me?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "maybe" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Black blinks.  "Oh.  Yes.  That's right.  Now I remember why I left
Floyd | you in the first place.  You're a wuss."  Then Black picks up the
Floyd | Kunkel's corpse and beats you to death with it.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 10 out of a possible 10, in 250 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Master Mimetic.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "HA" 	
			DavidW says, "ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh man." 	
			Jacqueline says, "That was unexpected." 	
			DavidW asks, "I wonder where the fork was. Was there a sofa we didn't search?" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Man, all the stuff Graham left out." 	
			Bert asks, "Mind if I restart to check LEWD mode?" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Not at all." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "restart" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Pain.  Unceasing pain.  Ever since your lover Black left, something to
Floyd | do with a mysterious stranger and a time machine, your days have been
Floyd | a dull blur of gray loneliness.  Perhaps you'd feel better if you got
Floyd | out and did something.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sins Against Mimesis
Floyd | An Interactive Theosophy
Floyd | Copyright 1997 by One of The Bruces (bruce@ifcompetition.org)
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 970925 / Inform v6.14 Library 6/7
Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | This is the living room of your rather squalid apartment. The huge
Floyd | compass rose on your floor reminds you that your bedroom is west, the
Floyd | front hall is north, the kitchen is east, and the bathroom is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your mimesis plant squats in its pot in a corner of the room, slowly
Floyd | photosynthesizing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd | That was a rhetorical question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "tame" 		
	

Floyd | There is no tame mode in this game!  How would we ever sell Fox the
Floyd | rights to it?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Go lewdly forward, m'cap'm." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "racy" 		
	

Floyd | Racy mode on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "lewd" 		
	

Floyd | Lewd mode on.  No age checks, no verification.  Just raw,
Floyd | unadulterated lewdness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "kiss plant" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | There is a sharp crackling and a sudden smell of ozone, as something
Floyd | appears in your hand.
Floyd | You plant a kiss on the mimesis.  Your kiss deepens.  Your embrace
Floyd | becomes hot and heavy and you surrender to the delights of floral sex.
Floyd | In the words of Stiffy Makane, Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhahhhhhhhhhh!
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oh dear" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "fuck plant" 		
	

Floyd | You plant a kiss on the mimesis.  Your kiss deepens.  Your embrace
Floyd | becomes hot and heavy and you surrender to the delights of floral sex.
Floyd | In the words of Stiffy Makane, Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhahhhhhhhhhh!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Yup." 	
			Bert says, "We've pollinated." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Front Hall
Floyd | This is the front hall; a door north leads outside, and the living
Floyd | room is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A devil, looking for all the world like a cross between the BSD Unix
Floyd | devil and Bill Gates, slouches insolently in the corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | The door is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ask devil about devil" 		
	

Floyd | "Bob's the name!  Interactive fiction's the game!  Well, actually, the
Floyd | meta-game, I guess, because 'the game' properly ought to refer to an
Floyd | actual title, such as Jigsaw or something.  Say, <snort>, can I go out
Floyd | with your sister?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Front Hall
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ask devil about bob" 		
	

Floyd | "How did you know my <snort> name?  Did you use DejaNews?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Man." 	
			ParserGirl says, "Back!" 	
			Bert says, "DejaNews." 	
			DavidW says, "I vaguely remember DejaNews." 	
			Bert says, "For the Internet youngsters in the audience: they're the ones that Google bought the whole online-Usenet-archive thing from." 	
			DavidW says, "Before Google ate the planet." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
			Taleslinger says, "I think I#ve heard of them before </lame joke>" 	
			Jacqueline shakes her head. 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "s.e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |
Floyd | Your mimesis plant squats in its pot in a corner of the room, slowly
Floyd | photosynthesizing.
Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | This is your kitchen: walls papered in a yellow floral design,
Floyd | counter, cabinet, stove, table, chairs, fridge, microwave, and so on.
Floyd | The living room is west.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter is a juice glass (which is empty).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh dear." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "open drawer" 		Ellison says, "there should be a SpeedIF with the intent to write a game that will seem as dated as possible in 13 years" 	
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x fork" 		
	

Floyd | Your basic four-tined dinner fork.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert asks, "...?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x counter" 		
	

Floyd | This is a standard stained and scarred formica counter.  It's white,
Floyd | where it isn't stained.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x sink" 		
	

Floyd | This is a standard issue kitchen sink.  Rather than actually
Floyd | implementing a faucet and two knobs, let's just say that you can fill
Floyd | containers from it when you want to.  It is an unlimited source of the
Floyd | finest tap water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "THere is a fork. Somewhere." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in sink" 		
	

Floyd | In the kitchen sink is a fork.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Ellison), "heehee" 	
			Bert says, "Aha." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "open microwave. put fork in it." 		
	

Floyd | You open the microwave.
Floyd | You need to be holding the fork before you can put it into something
Floyd | else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		ParserGirl asks, "I did laundry and missed quite a bit. Are we replaying?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "get fork. put it in microwave." 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd | You put the fork into the microwave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yes" 	
			Bert says, "Yeah, we're checking stuff from AMUSING" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd | The microwave beeps petulantly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "close microwave. press button" 		
	

Floyd | You close the microwave.
Floyd | Oooh!  Look at all the pretty, pretty sparks!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x microwave" 		
	

Floyd | Just your basic tiny microwave oven.  It has a big red button labelled
Floyd | "Zap" on the front.  It is currently closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | You open the microwave, revealing a fork.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x fork" 		
	

Floyd | Your basic four-tined dinner fork.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Huh, that was surprisingly non-lethal." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "That was it? Sparks?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "open fridge. get food" 		
	

Floyd | You open the refrigerator, revealing some Chinese food.
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I wanted an explosion, fire, and death message." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "put food in microwave. get fork. close microwave. press button" 		
	

Floyd | There is no more room in the microwave.
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd | You close the microwave.
Floyd | The microwave hums briefly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Yeah, me too." 	
			DavidW says, "We never ate the food either." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | You smell nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "open microwave. get food. eat it with fork" 		
	

Floyd | You open the microwave.
Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to eat the Chinese food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "put food in microwave" 		
	

Floyd | You put the Chinese food into the microwave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Apparently, out microwave is not large enough to simultaneously contain a fork and a container of leftovers." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Didn't we try to eat the food earlier and it said we shouldn't do it with our bare hands?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "close microwave. press button" 		
	

Floyd | You close the microwave.
Floyd | The tantalizing aroma of hot Chinese food assails your nostrils.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "But now we have fork!" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "open microwave. get food. eat it" 		
	

Floyd | You open the microwave, revealing some Chinese food.
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd | It's actually pretty tasty.  So tasty, in fact, that you eat the
Floyd | carton too in your enthusiasm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a fork
Floyd |   a diskette case
Floyd |     "The Incredibly Erotic Adventures of Stiffy Makane"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "kiss kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | This is your kitchen: walls papered in a yellow floral design,
Floyd | counter, cabinet, stove, table, chairs, fridge, microwave, and so on.
Floyd | The living room is west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrapple Factory
Floyd | Once upon a time, this was a scrapple factory.  The floor would have
Floyd | been covered in piles of barely-identifiable pig parts, awash in blood
Floyd | and industrial chemicals.  However, those times are long gone.  The
Floyd | conveyor belt that used to connect the Scrappelizer to the reduction
Floyd | vat has long since rusted into immobility.  There are no doors or
Floyd | windows; light comes from a bare light bulb hanging in the immense
Floyd | empty space.  The rusted Scrappelizer squats to the north, and the vat
Floyd | is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the innards of the Scrappelizer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "n. kiss kunkel" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the Kunkel here.
Floyd | Ugh.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert asks, "'Ugh'?" 	
			Alex says (to Bert), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that UGH is U Got Herpes." 	
			Bert says, "I guess the standards for AMUSING must have been lower in those days." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "s.s." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrapple Factory
Floyd | Once upon a time, this was a scrapple factory.  The floor would have
Floyd | been covered in piles of barely-identifiable pig parts, awash in blood
Floyd | and industrial chemicals.  However, those times are long gone.  The
Floyd | conveyor belt that used to connect the Scrappelizer to the reduction
Floyd | vat has long since rusted into immobility.  There are no doors or
Floyd | windows; light comes from a bare light bulb hanging in the immense
Floyd | empty space.  The rusted Scrappelizer squats to the north, and the vat
Floyd | is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the innards of the Scrappelizer.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Vat
Floyd | You are inside the rendering vat of the abandoned scrapple factory.
Floyd | Even now it reeks of despair and waste-meat food products.
Floyd |
Floyd | Great Scott!  What can only be the rucksack of the Meldrews, fabled in
Floyd | song and story, lies here at the bottom of the rendering vat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "awwwww" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "eat rucksack" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the rucksack)
Floyd | You're carrying too many things already.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "put all in sack" 		
	

Floyd | "Sinful Delights and More: Masterpieces of Interactive Fiction, CD
Floyd | Edition": Done.
Floyd | variegated mimesis plant: Done.
Floyd | Chinese food: Done.
Floyd | toy: Done.
Floyd | red cardboard box: Done.
Floyd | juice glass: Done.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "eat rucksack" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the rucksack)
Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "taste it" 		
	

Floyd | The stench in here is enough to make far stronger people than you
Floyd | retch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "smell it" 		
	

Floyd | The stench in here is enough to make far stronger people than you
Floyd | retch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrapple Factory
Floyd | Once upon a time, this was a scrapple factory.  The floor would have
Floyd | been covered in piles of barely-identifiable pig parts, awash in blood
Floyd | and industrial chemicals.  However, those times are long gone.  The
Floyd | conveyor belt that used to connect the Scrappelizer to the reduction
Floyd | vat has long since rusted into immobility.  There are no doors or
Floyd | windows; light comes from a bare light bulb hanging in the immense
Floyd | empty space.  The rusted Scrappelizer squats to the north, and the vat
Floyd | is south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the innards of the Scrappelizer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "smell rucksack" 		
	

Floyd | The sack smells revoltingly of pork byproducts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "taste it" 		
	

Floyd | Something like pork rinds, only really disgusting.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the Kunkel here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel flinches and swears.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "smell kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | The Kunkel smells of sweat, adrenaline, and poor hygiene.  Add that to
Floyd | the stench of the Scrappelizer...
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel flinches and swears.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "taste kunkel" 		
	

Floyd | No.
Floyd |
Floyd | The kunkel yelps.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Okay, I was amused by the pork rinds comment, fwiw." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the Kunkel here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Scrappelizer
Floyd | Horrifyingly, the interior of the Scrappelizer has been remodelled
Floyd | into a home, of sorts.  It is, in fact, the lair of a Kunkel, complete
Floyd | with multimedia PC.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rectangular hole allows access to the factory.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the Kunkel and a pair of VR goggles here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "wear goggles" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the VR goggles)
Floyd |
Floyd | Wow!  Virtual reality really does work!  With a sensation of great
Floyd | speed, you are transported to....
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | The attics, full of low beams and awkward angles, begin here in a
Floyd | relatively tidy area which extends north, south and east. The wooden
Floyd | floorboards seem fairly sound, just as well considering how heavy all
Floyd | these teachests are. But the old wiring went years ago, and there's no
Floyd | electric light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "get map" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | The bedroom is a mess.
Floyd | It is a small bedroom with a faded carpet and old wallpaper. There is
Floyd | a washbasin, a chair with a tatty dressing gown slung over it, and a
Floyd | window with the curtains drawn. Near the exit leading south is a
Floyd | phone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | A tide of perambulators surges north along the crowded Broad Walk.
Floyd | Shaded glades stretch away to the northeast, and a hint of color marks
Floyd | the western edge of the Flower Walk.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | You are standing in an open field west of a white house, with a
Floyd | boarded front door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | This is a featureless corridor similar to every other corridor on the
Floyd | ship. It curves away to starboard, and a gangway leads up. To port is
Floyd | the entrance to one of the ship's primary escape pods. The pod
Floyd | bulkhead is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | You stand at a point of decision on a road which makes a wide fork to
Floyd | the northeast and southeast, circling the base of the Lonely Mountain,
Floyd | which looms high overhead to the east. A very long and winding road
Floyd | starts here and stretches out of sight to the west through low, smoky
Floyd | hills.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | A tide of perambulators surges north along the crowded Broad Walk.
Floyd | Shaded glades stretch away to the northeast, and a hint of color marks
Floyd | the western edge of the Flower Walk.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | You are standing at the end of a road before a small brick building.
Floyd | Around you is a forest. A small stream flows out of the building and
Floyd | down a gully.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "C'mon, attick..." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | You stand at a point of decision on a road which makes a wide fork to
Floyd | the northeast and southeast, circling the base of the Lonely Mountain,
Floyd | which looms high overhead to the east. A very long and winding road
Floyd | starts here and stretches out of sight to the west through low, smoky
Floyd | hills.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger asks, "Lonely mountain? Which game is that?" 	
			Bert says, "Er, attic." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | You are standing in an open field west of a white house, with a
Floyd | boarded front door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Enchanter." 	
			DavidW says, "yeah" 	
			Bert says, "I think. At least, the geography layout is right." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | The bedroom is a mess.
Floyd | It is a small bedroom with a faded carpet and old wallpaper. There is
Floyd | a washbasin, a chair with a tatty dressing gown slung over it, and a
Floyd | window with the curtains drawn. Near the exit leading south is a
Floyd | phone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | This is a featureless corridor similar to every other corridor on the
Floyd | ship. It curves away to starboard, and a gangway leads up. To port is
Floyd | the entrance to one of the ship's primary escape pods. The pod
Floyd | bulkhead is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | You are standing in an open field west of a white house, with a
Floyd | boarded front door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | This is a featureless corridor similar to every other corridor on the
Floyd | ship. It curves away to starboard, and a gangway leads up. To port is
Floyd | the entrance to one of the ship's primary escape pods. The pod
Floyd | bulkhead is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert asks, "Does the attic only appear when you first arrive?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | You are standing in an open field west of a white house, with a
Floyd | boarded front door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | You are standing in an open field west of a white house, with a
Floyd | boarded front door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | An undistinguished bar, yet the social center of Upper Sandusky. The
Floyd | front door is almost lost amidst the hazy maze of neon that shrouds
Floyd | the grimy glass of the south wall. Doors marked "Ladies" and "Gents"
Floyd | lead, respectively, northeast and northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Text World
Floyd | The attics, full of low beams and awkward angles, begin here in a
Floyd | relatively tidy area which extends north, south and east. The wooden
Floyd | floorboards seem fairly sound, just as well considering how heavy all
Floyd | these teachests are. But the old wiring went years ago, and there's no
Floyd | electric light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "drop map" 		
	

Floyd | Well now, you just did an end run around the whole idea of the Curse
Floyd | Of The Meldrews, didn't you?  Your impulsive action has destroyed the
Floyd | entire fabric of the multiverse, and you along with it.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored -999 out of a possible 10, in 243 turns,
Floyd | earning you the rank of Destroyer of the Multiverse and Cosmic
Floyd | Butthead.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "-999" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Hee" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Restore failed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "funny stuff. anyways, I'm off!" 	
	Ellison goes back to Squeamhurst.. 		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "open computer. get masterpieces" 		
	

Floyd | You open the computer, revealing "Sinful Delights and More:
Floyd | Masterpieces of Interactive Fiction, CD Edition".
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "put stiffy in computer. wear goggles" 		
	

Floyd | You put a CD labelled "Stiffy Makane, Space Marine" into the computer.
Floyd | (first taking the VR goggles)
Floyd | You put the goggles on, but they show nothing, so you remove them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "close computer. wear goggles" 		
	

Floyd | You close the computer.
Floyd |
Floyd | Wow!  Virtual reality really does work!  With a sensation of great
Floyd | speed, you are transported to....
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Ganymede Base Corridor XQJ-913
Floyd | A dull metal corridor, lit by flickering lights.  The corridor
Floyd | continues west and ends in a pink door to the northeast with a pink
Floyd | keyhole.  Painted in drippy blood on the wall are the word Shangri-La
Floyd | and an arrow pointing west.
Floyd |
Floyd | The pink door bars passage to the northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a sinister giggling from the west somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "unlock door. ne" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "attack black" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | You can't, since the pink door is in the way.
Floyd |
Floyd | A fearsome "HONK, HONK!" echoes from the western corridor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "unlock door" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to unlock the pink door with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "key" 		
	

Floyd | You insert the key into the keyhole.  It throbs and vanishes.  The
Floyd | door opens, like a flower blooming.
Floyd |
Floyd | Loud, sensual moans are coming from the west and approaching rapidly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Ganymede Base Room J-14-B-3.2
Floyd | This is a tiny room full of evil-looking machines and flashing lights.
Floyd | The only exit is southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Black here.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Pwoik, pwoik, pwoik" resounds from the west, quite nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "attack black" 		
	

Floyd | You beast!  Fortunately, (at least for karmic justice) before you can
Floyd | attack, there comes a noise from the doorway.
Floyd |
Floyd | A patrol of maurauding ultravixens has entered the area.  Your big gun
Floyd | is no match for their power.  Swiftly they crush you to death between
Floyd | their thighs.
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 9 out of a possible 10, in 233 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of Vanquisher of the Kunkel.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "There, I think that's everything." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?"		



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Walker & Silhouette by C.E.J. Pacian
As played on ifMUD on January 30, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Walker & Silhouette, written by C.E.J. Pacian. Walker & Silhouette was originally released in 2009. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline hollers, "Three minutes to ClubFloyd! We'll be playing Walker & Silhouette by CEJ Pacian this week." 		Jacqueline says, "So, I did invite Pacian. He was unsure if he wanted to watch." 	
	olethros arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		Jacqueline says, "So he may or may not attend, he wasn't sure (and come to think of it, I'm just assuming it's a guy, based on nothing in particular), but given that we start in two minutes, I'm guessing Pacian isn't coming." 	
	djfletch arrives, full of fun and funk. 		Touchy asks, "Who is that?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "This week's author." 	
	Bert has disconnected. 		
	Bert has connected. 		Jacqueline says, "Well, I got top o' the hour on my clock..." 	
			Bert says, "Oh, Gun Mute. That's where I know the name from." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load walkerandsilhouette" 		
	

Floyd | Are you sure you want to quit? Please answer yes or no.> Please answer
Floyd | yes or no.> Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version
Floyd | 0.9.0.

Floyd |
Floyd | I always get the criminal.  Whoever it is.  Whatever the
Floyd | embarrassment.  Whichever noses I put out of joint.
Floyd |
Floyd | So they sent me after Silhouette, and I caught her too.
Floyd |

Floyd | And now I'm about to do something very stupid.
Floyd |
Floyd | Walker & Silhouette
Floyd | Interactive criminology by C.E.J.  Pacian
Floyd | Version 9 - Developed with TADS 3
Floyd | [Type 'About' if this is your first time playing.

Floyd | Type 'Credits' to see who made this possible.]
Floyd |
Floyd | Mindflower Asylum
Floyd | I'm standing in the cold, early evening shadow of the Mindflower
Floyd | Asylum for the Criminally Insane - a tall, crooked building with
Floyd | barred windows and a sunken door.

Floyd |
Floyd | Townhouses are packed in tightly on all sides, but a deathly silence
Floyd | pervades.  The only sign of life is an ornithopter sailing high
Floyd | overhead.
Floyd |
Floyd | My motor car sits to one side of the cobbled road.

Floyd |
Floyd | (Type highlighted keywords to advance the story.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	<Pacian> Pacian has connected to ifMUD. 		
	vimes arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ABOUT" 		
	

Floyd | Walker & Silhouette is a criminal investigation in a world and a time
Floyd | somewhat unlike your own.  Just type the names of objects and people
Floyd | you wish me to interact with (or click on them if your system supports
Floyd | this).  I'll also sometimes offer you keywords for less obvious

Floyd | actions and choices.  You can change the way that these words are
Floyd | highlighted in the text by typing keywords until you find the style
Floyd | you prefer.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some keywords that are always useful include look to ask me to repeat
Floyd | the room description; inventory to see what I'm carrying; save and

Floyd | restore to experiment with time travel; and think if you want me to
Floyd | give you a pointer in the right direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "speak of the devil" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "keywords" 		
	

Floyd | Keyword style changed to CAPS.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		vimes meanders in to watch in person, for once. 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x ornithopter" 		
	

Floyd | A graceful machine, easing itself across the sky with metal-feathered
Floyd | wings.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		* Pacian has joined the channel. 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "wings" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Mindflower Asylum
Floyd | I'm standing in the cold, early evening shadow of the Mindflower
Floyd | ASYLUM for the Criminally Insane - a tall, crooked building with
Floyd | barred WINDOWS and a sunken DOOR.

Floyd |
Floyd | TOWNHOUSES are packed in tightly on all sides, but a deathly silence
Floyd | pervades.  The only sign of life is an ORNITHOPTER sailing high
Floyd | overhead.
Floyd |
Floyd | My motor CAR sits to one side of the cobbled road.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "windows" 		
	

Floyd | The asylum's windows are raised up out of reach, seem far too small to
Floyd | afford much of a view, and are covered over with thick bars besides.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying a BOWLER hat, a CANE, and a police BADGE, and I'm
Floyd | wearing a three-piece SUIT.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "x bars" 		
	

Floyd | The asylum's windows are raised up out of reach, seem far too small to
Floyd | afford much of a view, and are covered over with thick bars besides.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "suit" 		
	

Floyd | There being no consistent dress code for murder scenes, I tend to
Floyd | dress as if for a funeral.  My suit is black and carefully pressed.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Pacian arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "badge" 		
	

Floyd | My badge is a little tarnished now, but the words "POLICE DETECTIVE"
Floyd | are legible enough.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		Pacian says, "Wow, I think I made it." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "hat" 		maga says (to Pacian), "hooray, you're here" 	
	

Floyd | It's the nature of this line of work that my bowler spends more time
Floyd | in my hands than on my head.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "eat hat" 		
	

Floyd | The bowler hat does not appear to be edible.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Well, we lose points right there..." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "car" 		
	

Floyd | My own personal vehicle.  A bit of an expense, but I have to spend my
Floyd | inheritance on something.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "If we can't eat the ornithopter either, I'm giving up now." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "cane" 		
	

Floyd | A simple but sturdy walking stick, necessary since I was shot by an

Floyd | accomplice of the Bottle Street Strangler.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "asylum" 		
	

Floyd | Mindflower used to be a medieval gaol where murderers and debtors

Floyd | rubbed shoulders.  The centuries old, eroded stone may now be run
Floyd | through with the gleaming pipes of a modern heating system, but those
Floyd | confined here are no more likely to leave with their wits intact.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Pacian says, "Don't eat the ornithopter. I only included it because of ClubFloyd in the first place." 	
			Bert says, "Hee." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "townhouses" 		
	

Floyd | And I thought the Old Warren could be a depressing place.  The houses
Floyd | around the asylum are dilapidated and crooked - their roofs sagging

Floyd | and windows cracked.
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearly only those who can't afford better live in the shadow of the
Floyd | madhouse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "door" 		
	

Floyd | The asylum's main entrance is a featureless door of the thickest
Floyd | metal, fitting flush against the sides of a deep alcove.  There's no
Floyd | handle or lock - just a small BUTTON on the wall.
Floyd |

Floyd | A small grating is set into the door at eye level.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "grating" 		
	

Floyd | The grating is thick and sturdy.  Beyond it, I can see only darkness.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | That is not something I can open.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | Your tiresome magic can hardly withstand my relentless reasoning.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | This story doesn't use scoring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "credits" 		
	

Floyd | My story has been brought to you by that strange and dubious medium
Floyd | C.E.J.  Pacian in your year 2009.
Floyd |
Floyd | For this feat, he used 'TADS 3', a language for processing by

Floyd | computational engines developed by Michael J.  Roberts, and documented
Floyd | rigorously by Eric Eve.  Your manner of interaction with my story was
Floyd | inspired by one Aaron A.  Reed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Special gratitude is due for advice, feedback and encouragement from
Floyd | George Oliver, Emily Boegheim, agj, Anna Anthropy, Juhana Leinonen,

Floyd | Thomas Reisinger, D.J.  Hastings, increpare and Shae.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "button" 		
	

Floyd | I push the button beside the door and a harsh electric buzzer sounds.
Floyd | Instantly, a narrow pair of EYES appear behind the grating, studying
Floyd | me carefully.  A gruff voice asks uncertainly, "Are you... a patient
Floyd | here?"
Floyd |
Floyd | I suppose I could IDENTIFY myself, or come back with some SNARK.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "snark" 		
	

Floyd | "Do I look like I'm a patient here?"  I ask condescendingly.
Floyd |

Floyd | The voice remains tactfully silent, which is an answer in itself.
Floyd |
Floyd | I sigh and hold my badge up to the grating.  "I'm a police detective.
Floyd | Let me in."
Floyd |
Floyd | The voice scoffs.  "You could've fooled me, mate."

Floyd |
Floyd | But the door slowly rumbles open all the same.
Floyd |
Floyd | When you're ready, I can go IN.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | As soon as I'm inside the asylum, I begin feeding the guard
Floyd | half-truths and exaggerations.  He nods wordlessly and leads me
Floyd | through narrow, white-walled passages that echo with manic cackles and
Floyd | miserable sobs.

Floyd |
Floyd | "This is the one," my guide says, stopping suddenly.  "Miss Ivy
Floyd | Blissheart.  Strictly no visitors, it says.  But I don't suppose they
Floyd | meant policemen."
Floyd |
Floyd | Cell 13

Floyd | The guard slams shut the door and I hear several bolts and locks being
Floyd | closed.  So this is where she ended up, thanks to me: a padded cell,
Floyd | lit harshly by a bare electric BULB.  Only the small WINDOW set into
Floyd | the DOOR hints at a world beyond its claustrophobic confines.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bulky WINCH has been bolted incongruously to the wall.

Floyd |
Floyd | Silhouette - IVY, I mean, is hanging upside-down from the ceiling,
Floyd | tied up in a straitjacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | She cranes her neck awkwardly to try and look at me.  "Is it MORNING
Floyd | already?  Time flies when you're all TRUSSED up like this."

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "eyes" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "ivy" 		
	

Floyd | It's difficult to get a good look at her as she hangs upside-down like
Floyd | this, spinning slowly back and forth.  But there is that impression of
Floyd | elfish mischief written into her features that I remember so well from

Floyd | her arrest.  And her scandalously boyish hair is not so short that it
Floyd | can't trail below her in unruly curls.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy is wearing a STRAITJACKET.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey," she suddenly exclaims.  "I know you, don't I?  No hard feelings

Floyd | about the whole incarcerating me thing, Inspector.  I'm just glad you
Floyd | came to visit."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "bulb" 		
	

Floyd | Painful to look at.  It casts sharply defined shadows against the
Floyd | featureless walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "trussed" 		
	

Floyd | I look over the straitjacket.  "Did they put you in this thing the
Floyd | right way up?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy laughs dryly.  "CRIME, the good doctor believes, is the result of
Floyd | insufficient blood flow to the brain.  So, you know, gravity's not my
Floyd | friend - and sleeping like a bat's the best TREATMENT."

Floyd |
Floyd | "I can call you Ivy, can't I?"  I suddenly think to ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Of course you can," she says.  "As long as I can call you...  Um..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Nathaniel.  Or 'Nate' if that's too much of a mouthful."

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "straightjacket" 		
	

Floyd | The long white sleeves of the straitjacket are wrapped tightly around
Floyd | Ivy - completely restraining her arms.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I could get out of this real quick," Ivy says, "if only I was the
Floyd | right way up."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "treatment" 		
	

Floyd | I'm almost afraid to ask.  "Is this the worst thing they do to you?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Pretty much.  I think they're still working out what to make of me.

Floyd | I get plenty of peace and quiet, of course, so my fragile feminine
Floyd | mind can keep its uncontrollable emotions this side of HYSTERIA."
Floyd |
Floyd | She attempts an upside-down shrug.  "Hey, it's better than breaking
Floyd | rocks in PRISON, right?"
Floyd |

Floyd | "Assuming," I say carefully, "they don't go so far as a LOBOTOMY."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy says, "Um, what?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "lobotomy" 		
	

Floyd | "Do you feel like you're responding to the treatment?"  I ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy snorts with laughter.  "Well, I keep throwing up when they hang me
Floyd | upside-down.  That's a response, right?"

Floyd |
Floyd | My hair's fallen over my eye.  I brush it back.  "Eventually, they'll
Floyd | intervene physically."
Floyd |
Floyd | "You mean beating me?"
Floyd |

Floyd | "I mean cutting into your brain.  It's been shown to result in a more
Floyd | placid personality."  Gauging her expression, I add, "Don't worry.
Floyd | That's why I'm here.  To HELP."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert asks, "Hmm. Wouldn't that be a serious choking hazard?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "hysteria" 		
	

Floyd | I study Ivy's carefree expression.  "You don't seem hysterical to me."
Floyd |
Floyd | "All bold women get the diagnosis sooner or later," she says with a

Floyd | wink.  "It's almost a compliment."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Pacian says, "Ivy has a big mouth." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "winch" 		
	

Floyd | The winch seems to be the main mechanism for raising and lowering
Floyd | whichever poor soul is assigned this bizarre treatment.
Floyd |
Floyd | I certainly intend to let Ivy down eventually... but I'd like to try
Floyd | and explain my proposition to her first.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "crime" 		
	

Floyd | "You know," I say, "with the talent, cunning and ingenuity you put to
Floyd | work disrupting the city, you could have done some amazing things on
Floyd | the right side of the law."

Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't think I didn't try," she says.  "But somehow, society took one
Floyd | look at me and figured I'd be best put to use working a loom for ten
Floyd | hours a day."
Floyd |
Floyd | I twist my cane in my hand.  "Now that should be criminal."

Floyd |
Floyd | She laughs.  "And yet I'm the one you ARREST."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "arrest" 		
	

Floyd | "Ivy," I begin, "I feel rather rotten that I actually caught you.  I
Floyd | got carried away with unravelling the mystery, and I didn't stop to
Floyd | think about what they'd do once they got you."
Floyd |
Floyd | She pulls a face.  "Don't be.  You're a policeman, and I broke laws,
Floyd | didn't I?  And maybe I got carried away too.  I don't think I'd

Floyd | actually thought it through as far as winding up in PRISON or
Floyd | wherever."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "proposition" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "prison" 		
	

Floyd | "It kind of makes me angry," I say.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy looks at me strangely.  "You have a very sedate angry face, but
Floyd | what does?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "That you should have just been given a short prison sentence.  And

Floyd | instead you wind up in here, indefinitely, at the mercy of
Floyd | unsupervised quacks."
Floyd |
Floyd | "It makes me angry too," she says.  "But not at you.  You weren't even
Floyd | at the TRIAL."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "trial" 		
	

Floyd | I clear my throat.  "I'm sorry I wasn't at the trial.  It was my case.
Floyd | I should have been there, but..."
Floyd |

Floyd | She finishes for me.  "But they thought you might say things in my
Floyd | favour, and they presented your evidence without you.  It's okay, I
Floyd | figured it out."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "help" 		
	

Floyd | "If it's okay with you," I say, "I'm going to get you out of this
Floyd | place completely."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy swings slightly from side to side.  "No offence, Nate, but you

Floyd | couldn't even get me put in a proper prison in the first place.
Floyd | You're not talking about breaking me out or anything, are you?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Of course not.  But you're right.  You're a patient, not a prisoner.
Floyd | That's why I'd be able to PRESS you into assisting me in my
Floyd | investigations."

Floyd |
Floyd | "Assisting?"  Ivy repeats.  "The POLICE?  Swapping one kind of
Floyd | imprisonment for the other, you mean?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "police" 		
	

Floyd | "It's odd," I muse aloud.  "You're happy to sabotage the discipline
Floyd | machine in a workhouse, but not to assist the one occupation where you
Floyd | have the legal power to stop abuse and suffering."
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy snorts.  "And yet it always seems to be people like me they use
Floyd | that power against instead."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Maybe 'they' do.  But I don't.  You've ruffled the feathers of some
Floyd | powerful people.  But you're small fry compared to me.  I've put
Floyd | powerful people away for life."

Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, I'll try anything once," Ivy says.  "How does this PRESS thing
Floyd | work, anyway?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "police" 		
	

Floyd | "It's odd," I muse aloud.  "You're happy to sabotage the discipline
Floyd | machine in a workhouse, but not to assist the one occupation where you
Floyd | have the legal power to stop abuse and suffering."
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy snorts.  "And yet it always seems to be people like me they use
Floyd | that power against instead."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Maybe 'they' do.  But I don't.  You've ruffled the feathers of some
Floyd | powerful people.  But you're small fry compared to me.  I've put
Floyd | powerful people away for life."

Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, I'll try anything once," Ivy says.  "How does this PRESS thing
Floyd | work, anyway?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Erm." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "press" 		
	

Floyd | "All you have to do is agree to provide..."  I clear my throat,
Floyd | "invaluable and urgent assistance to my police work.  And then I can
Floyd | walk you out of here.  I have the paperwork on me."

Floyd |
Floyd | "Invaluable?  Okay, okay," Ivy says, "anything, just as long as I'm
Floyd | the right way up."
Floyd |
Floyd | I rub my hands together.  "Great!  I'll see about getting you down."
Floyd |

Floyd | "Gently!"  Ivy warns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "I, the guy who arrested you, certainly don't use my police power against people like you." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Cell 13
Floyd | I'm in a padded cell.  I'm sure Forthright would say it's about time.
Floyd | The walls are lit harshly by a bare electric BULB, and only the small
Floyd | WINDOW set into the DOOR hints at a world beyond its claustrophobic
Floyd | confines.
Floyd |

Floyd | A bulky WINCH has been bolted incongruously to the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | IVY is hanging upside-down from the ceiling, tied up in a
Floyd | straitjacket.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy nods awkwardly towards the WINCH.  "Hey, detective.  That's how

Floyd | they get me up and down from here."
Floyd |
Floyd | (Talking to Ivy: MORNING.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "morning" 		
	

Floyd | "I hate to be the one to tell you, but the sun hasn't even set yet."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy sighs.  "You mean it's still yesterday?  Damn it."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "window" 		
	

Floyd | Just the smallest slot for a guard to spy into the room, without the
Floyd | inmate being afforded any kind of view back out.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "door" 		
	

Floyd | The cell door is badly scratched and scuffed, but years of abuse have
Floyd | barely managed to bend the thick bars across its tiny WINDOW.
Floyd |

Floyd | A CLIPBOARD is crookedly affixed to the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "clipboard" 		
	

Floyd | It's written in the barely decipherable scrawl of a medical

Floyd | professional.  I could READ it, if you want.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Was there a motto when this game was made? Should I know some backstory?" 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "read" 		
	

Floyd | I suppose this horrible, spidery scrawl is one way doctors try to
Floyd | respect patient confidentiality.  I can just about make out what the
Floyd | chart says.
Floyd |
Floyd | Name:  Blissheart, Ivy
Floyd | Sex:   F

Floyd | Ref #: 134A
Floyd |
Floyd | Incarcerated for:
Floyd | Vandalism; obscenity; blasphemy; criminal damage; disturbing the
Floyd | peace; conduct unbecoming of a woman.
Floyd |

Floyd | Diagnosis:
Floyd | Insufficient development of the ethical lobe.
Floyd | Hysteria.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert asks, "A motto?" 	
	Ferret arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "winch" 		
	

Floyd | There's a little hook on the winch.  It seems to be holding it in
Floyd | position.  If I just carefully...  Oh dear.

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy squirms to her feet.  "It's okay, I'm fine.  I only landed on my
Floyd | head."
Floyd |
Floyd | She wriggles a little, and the straitjacket drops to the floor.
Floyd | "Ouch.  Can you do me a favour and just pop my SHOULDER back in?"

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "shoulder" 		
	

Floyd | Ivy slips the hand of her dislocated arm into mine, and then twists
Floyd | around grotesquely while I pull firmly in the other direction.

Floyd |
Floyd | There's a sudden pop, and she gasps with relief.  "Yeah, that's
Floyd | better."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Yargh." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "icy" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ivy" 		
	

Floyd | Ivy looks rather relieved to be the right way up again.  Her elfin
Floyd | features are no longer quite so red, and her hair has returned to a
Floyd | messy imitation of its usual bob.
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy is wearing some PYJAMAS.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy clasps her hands behind her back and looks at me expectantly.  "So
Floyd | are we going to LEAVE, or what?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "pyjamas" 		
	

Floyd | A pair of simple white pyjamas.  Of all forms of clothing, surely the
Floyd | least taxing on the mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy stretches her arms and legs.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "leave" 		
	

Floyd | I knock loudly on the door for the guard to let us out.
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy shakes her head.  "Now this I've got to see."
Floyd |
Floyd | "They can't squirm out of this," I say.  "I've caught them in their
Floyd | own loophole.  And once you're out of here... maybe you should just
Floyd | run.  Flee the city."
Floyd |

Floyd | "Not likely," Ivy says.  "This city's all I know.  And you sold me on
Floyd | the idea of being a detective.  Don't tell me you're chickening out
Floyd | now?"
Floyd |
Floyd | I brush back my hair and put on my bowler.  "Never."
Floyd |

Floyd | (Press space...)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Okay, hi.  It's me now: Ivy Blissheart, a.k.a.  Silhouette.  How are
Floyd | you doing?
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "fine" 		
	

Floyd | Not very talkative, eh?  Well, we'll just keep it to the keywords
Floyd | then.
Floyd |

Floyd | So this is the second time in my life I've been in a police station,
Floyd | and you know what?  The Office of Unfathomable Crimes is a lot more
Floyd | comfortable than the interrogation room.
Floyd |
Floyd | But maybe not so much for Walker right this moment.  Nate, I mean.
Floyd | He's been in the Chief Inspector's office an hour now, just on the

Floyd | other side of that door, getting shouted at.  I feel sort of bad for
Floyd | him, because it's got to all be about what he did for me.
Floyd |
Floyd | Maybe if I LOOK around, I can figure out a way to help him out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Pacian says, "Everyone says that at that point." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "fathom crimes" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Bert says, "(I guess they are indeed unfathomable.)" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Office of Unfathomable Crimes
Floyd | I'm in the Oldchester C.I.D., specifically the Office of Unfathomable
Floyd | Crimes.  It's quite homely, really, with sunlight streaming in through

Floyd | a large WINDOW and moustachioed men smiling down from PICTURE frames
Floyd | on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | A DESK fills much of the room, piled high with PAPERS and FILES, and a
Floyd | pneumatic TUBE snakes along one wall.
Floyd |

Floyd | Nate said I should just WAIT here and not get into trouble, but I've
Floyd | never been one to do what I'm told.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can hear a raised voice ranting on the other side of the door to the
Floyd | Chief Inspector's office.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "papers" 		
	

Floyd | Official documents and memos are scattered over the desk in a
Floyd | disorganised fashion.  They all look to be on the officious side of
Floyd | bureaucratic.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ferret says, "At the Fathom Crime Lab, there's a height marked on the door." 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "tube" 		
	

Floyd | So I used to work in a factory that had tubes like this for sending
Floyd | messages between departments.  It was great fun - and those pipes
Floyd | didn't even have coppers on the other end of them.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a metal BOX attached to it, and a little BASKET ready to catch
Floyd | the messages it spits out.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "read" 		
	

Floyd | I have nothing in mind to read at the moment.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "ivy" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, um, hi.  I'm Ivy, although a lot of people know me - know of me,
Floyd | really - as Silhouette: anarcha-feminist dissident.  I want you to
Floyd | know that if I ever messed around with any of your stuff, or made you

Floyd | look bad, or whatever, that it was absolutely nothing personal.
Floyd |
Floyd | But, you know, you probably had it coming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "basket" 		
	

Floyd | There's a little basket just beneath the metal BOX.  It looks like
Floyd | it's positioned to catch anything that might come flying out of the
Floyd | pneumatic tube.  It contains a CANISTER.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "box" 		
	

Floyd | A neat little box of tarnished filigree, attached to the pneumatic
Floyd | tube.  Loads of BUTTONS are set into the face of the thing, a LEVER on
Floyd | the side, and a BASKET underneath it.  Oh, and there's a small HOLE in

Floyd | the top of it.
Floyd |
Floyd | You know, I've always been fond of a good gadget.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "canister" 		
	

Floyd | It's a cylindrical canister, taking a brief rest after rattling
Floyd | through the pneumatic intestines of the police station.  It's open,
Floyd | and contains a MEMO.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "buttons" 		
	

Floyd | There are loads of chunky buttons set into the front of the box.  Most
Floyd | of them are blank, but some have neat inscriptions.  There are buttons
Floyd | marked CHIEF, Serious CRIMES, FRAUD, and NARCOTICS.  Oh, and a bit of

Floyd | paper has been stuck to one button with the word UNFATHOMABLE
Floyd | scribbled on it.
Floyd |
Floyd | The button marked 'Serious Crimes' is currently depressed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "memo" 		
	

Floyd | It's very neatly typed, on a perfectly square piece of paper.
Floyd |
Floyd | MEMORANDUM
Floyd |

Floyd | Rumours are circulating that a woman has been commissioned as a police
Floyd | officer.  These rumours are untrue.  While a woman has been employed
Floyd | to assist the C.I.D., she is not doing so in the capacity of either
Floyd | constable or detective.
Floyd |
Floyd | Frankly, the gossiping this event has sparked leads me to believe that

Floyd | she will feel quite at home with the lot of you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Chief Inspector LeStains
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "unfathomable" 		
	

Floyd | I push the button marked 'Unfathomable'.  It depresses with a firm
Floyd | 'click', and the button marked 'Serious Crimes' pops back up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "crimes" 		
	

Floyd | I push the button marked 'Serious Crimes'.  It depresses with a firm
Floyd | 'click', and the button marked 'Unfathomable' pops back up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "narcotics" 		
	

Floyd | I push the button marked 'Narcotics'.  It depresses with a firm
Floyd | 'click', and the button marked 'Serious Crimes' pops back up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "hole" 		
	

Floyd | There's a circular hole in the top of the box.  This must be where
Floyd | messages go to get sent through the pneumatic TUBE.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "lever" 		
	

Floyd | I grab the lever on the side of the box and give it a firm yank.  The
Floyd | hole in the box emits a tremendous sucking sound until I let the lever
Floyd | spring back into place.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Bert says, "Marconi Trans-Communicon buttons." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I read about a squirrel getting caught in a pneumatic tube at a bank one time. Gave the tellers quite a fright when they started their shift, but probably nothing compared to the panic the squirrel felt after being sucked through the tube." 	
	Bert says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Office of Unfathomable Crimes
Floyd | I'm in the Oldchester C.I.D., specifically the Office of Unfathomable
Floyd | Crimes.  It's quite homely, really, with sunlight streaming in through
Floyd | a large WINDOW and moustachioed men smiling down from PICTURE frames
Floyd | on the walls.
Floyd |

Floyd | A DESK fills much of the room, piled high with PAPERS and FILES, and a
Floyd | pneumatic TUBE snakes along one wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can hear a raised voice ranting on the other side of the door to the
Floyd | Chief Inspector's office.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "desk" 		
	

Floyd | The desk's all scuffed and scratched.  It could use a good polish.  On
Floyd | the desk are a bell JAR, some PAPERS, and some FILES.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "files" 		
	

Floyd | Thick binders full of files are propped up against one another like a
Floyd | collapsed house of cards.  Each file's got a letter on its spine.
Floyd |

Floyd | By far the thickest file is labelled with an S.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | S.  The snakiest of all letters.  Just what criminal masterminds,

Floyd | associated with the letter 'S', could exist in the city to so
Floyd | thoroughly fill out this poor, bulging binder?
Floyd |
Floyd | Oh look, it's all about me.
Floyd |
Floyd | I set the binder back down, but...  I sort of want to look at it

Floyd | again, more closely.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I open the binder to the first scrap of paper filed under

Floyd | 'Silhouette'.  It's a memo to Walker, ordering that the Office of
Floyd | Unfathomable Crimes look into a prankster and graffiti artist who's
Floyd | humiliating the upper crust - because no-one else could catch me.
Floyd |
Floyd | So, I'm actually blushing right now.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Ah look, it's a photograph of one of my earlier works.  A caricature
Floyd | of a factory boss, painted around the entrance to the shop floor, as
Floyd | if his flabby maw was greedily devouring each worker as they stepped

Floyd | inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I find a report of an incident at a posh library.  Seems that someone

Floyd | slipped a number of copies of an infamous work of erotica into the
Floyd | covers of some notable theological tomes.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can only plead ignorance of the whole affair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | See this report here?  So someone reprograms a teaching automaton to
Floyd | instruct pre-school children in the spelling and grammatical use of a
Floyd | number of profanities, and I get the blame.
Floyd |

Floyd | And it's not like they were even old enough to know what any of it
Floyd | meant.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "j" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | There's a couple of sheets of photographs clipped to some of Walker's
Floyd | notes.  Looks like he was trying to create a timeline of various
Floyd | Silhouette symbols I daubed around the city and analyse the
Floyd | development of my style.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ah, bless him.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I find some case notes from the distribution of an obscene forgery of
Floyd | a public information pamphlet.

Floyd |
Floyd | It's interesting how transposing a few words can turn an essay on
Floyd | moral hygiene into something a bit... different.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "jar" 		
	

Floyd | A hemisphere of glass attached to an air PUMP.  It seems to contain a
Floyd | piece of rotten MEAT and a SWARM of stripy flies.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a NOTE attached to it.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert says (to Floyd), "note" 		
	

Floyd | The note's written in very elegant handwriting:
Floyd |

Floyd | Dear All,
Floyd | I'm conducting an experiment to determine the effects of high altitude
Floyd | on the life cycle of the striped carrion fly.  This may have a bearing
Floyd | on a certain case involving a famous mountaineer.  Please don't panic
Floyd | if they escape.  Although they may look like wasps, they're completely
Floyd | harmless.

Floyd |    Walker
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "muahaha" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "pump" 		
	

Floyd | A set of bellows attached to an electric motor and a fan.  Yeah, I'd
Floyd | say it's some sort of air pump.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's an awfully tempting SWITCH on the side of it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "that's too cool" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "switch" 		
	

Floyd | I flip the switch and the pump begins whirring quietly.  After a few
Floyd | seconds, the pump's fan spits out one of the stripy flies.  I turn off
Floyd | the pump before any more get sucked out.

Floyd |
Floyd | Whoops.  I hope I didn't just invalidate Nate's experiment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "attach pump to tube" 		
	

Floyd | I cannot attach that to anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "suck on tube" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "box" 		
	

Floyd | A neat little box of tarnished filigree, attached to the pneumatic
Floyd | tube.  Loads of BUTTONS are set into the face of the thing, a LEVER on
Floyd | the side, and a BASKET underneath it.  Oh, and there's a small HOLE in
Floyd | the top of it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "attach pump to hole" 		
	

Floyd | I cannot attach that to anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Office of Unfathomable Crimes
Floyd | I'm in the Oldchester C.I.D., specifically the Office of Unfathomable
Floyd | Crimes.  It's quite homely, really, with sunlight streaming in through
Floyd | a large WINDOW and moustachioed men smiling down from PICTURE frames

Floyd | on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | A DESK fills much of the room, piled high with PAPERS and FILES, and a
Floyd | pneumatic TUBE snakes along one wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A stripy FLY is buzzing around lazily.

Floyd |
Floyd | I can hear a raised voice ranting on the other side of the door to the
Floyd | Chief Inspector's office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga asks, "okay, how do we do this with keywords?" 	
			Fang asks, "what are we playing?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "picture" 		
	

Floyd | These must be the rozzers who've worked at the C.I.D. through the
Floyd | ages.  There's a definite trend over time from men with huge beards

Floyd | and top hats towards men with small moustaches and bowler hats.
Floyd |
Floyd | Next thing you know the place'll be run by hatless women.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "Walker & Silhouette" 	
	Ferret says, "Egad, hatless women." 		Touchy says, "So maybe if we pull the lever again we can send the fly to the chief.." 	
			maga says, "also, there is no plausible etymology for 'rozzers'" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | What, do you want my vital statistics or something?  I'm Ivy
Floyd | Blissheart, a.k.a.  Silhouette, former dissident, currently attached
Floyd | to the police force in some crazy fashion.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "but in modern parlance it is now 'the rozz'" 	
			Fang asks, "are we a hatless woman?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying a NOTEBOOK, and I'm wearing a long JACKET, a short
Floyd | DRESS, and a CLOCHE hat.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "cloche" 		
	

Floyd | A small bucket of a hat that goes nicely with my short hair and
Floyd | doesn't take up much space.  Also it forces me to hold my head up

Floyd | high, or I can't see out from under the brim.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "notebook" 		
	

Floyd | I'm all set to be a good detective.  Got my little notebook and

Floyd | everything, 'though it's currently blank at the moment, save a little
Floyd | doodle of Walker.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "doodle" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, you know, just a lean gent in a bowler, burning up the page with
Floyd | his unmatched good looks and powers of perception.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "phew not quite" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | A neat little box of tarnished filigree, attached to the pneumatic
Floyd | tube.  Loads of BUTTONS are set into the face of the thing, a LEVER on
Floyd | the side, and a BASKET underneath it.  Oh, and there's a small HOLE in
Floyd | the top of it.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "dress" 		
	

Floyd | A white, sleeveless dress with a hemline just below the knee.  Yes, I
Floyd | decided I'd rather look like a floozie than trip over my own clothes

Floyd | while pursuing a criminal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hrhr floozie" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "basket" 		
	

Floyd | There's a little basket just beneath the metal BOX.  It looks like
Floyd | it's positioned to catch anything that might come flying out of the
Floyd | pneumatic tube.  It contains a CANISTER.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "canister" 		
	

Floyd | It's a cylindrical canister, taking a brief rest after rattling
Floyd | through the pneumatic intestines of the police station.  It's open,
Floyd | and contains a MEMO.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Office of Unfathomable Crimes
Floyd | I'm in the Oldchester C.I.D., specifically the Office of Unfathomable

Floyd | Crimes.  It's quite homely, really, with sunlight streaming in through
Floyd | a large WINDOW and moustachioed men smiling down from PICTURE frames
Floyd | on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | A DESK fills much of the room, piled high with PAPERS and FILES, and a
Floyd | pneumatic TUBE snakes along one wall.

Floyd |
Floyd | A stripy FLY is buzzing around lazily.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can hear a raised voice ranting on the other side of the door to the
Floyd | Chief Inspector's office.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "window" 		
	

Floyd | I look out the window and across the smoke-blackened rooftops of
Floyd | Oldchester.  The sun's low on the horizon, looking all pale and
Floyd | sleepy.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "fly" 		
	

Floyd | It looks sort of like a wasp, only not nearly as sure of itself.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x buttons" 		
	

Floyd | There are loads of chunky buttons set into the front of the box.  Most
Floyd | of them are blank, but some have neat inscriptions.  There are buttons
Floyd | marked CHIEF, Serious CRIMES, FRAUD, and NARCOTICS.  Oh, and a bit of

Floyd | paper has been stuck to one button with the word UNFATHOMABLE
Floyd | scribbled on it.
Floyd |
Floyd | The button marked 'Narcotics' is currently depressed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "press chief" 		
	

Floyd | I push the button marked 'Chief'.  It depresses with a firm 'click',
Floyd | and the button marked 'Narcotics' pops back up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "pull lever" 		
	

Floyd | I grab the lever on the side of the box and give it a firm yank.  The
Floyd | hole in the box emits a tremendous sucking sound until I let the lever
Floyd | spring back into place.
Floyd |

Floyd | The stripy fly is sucked helplessly into the pneumatic tube.  Pharaoh
Floyd | speed, little stripy fly.
Floyd |
Floyd | Things suddenly go quiet in the Chief Inspector's office.  Let's WAIT
Floyd | and see what happens.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "aren't we a nasty little girl" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | The door to the Chief Inspector's office opens quietly, and NATE slips
Floyd | into the room.  I get a brief glimpse of a fat, bald man swatting at

Floyd | the air with a rolled up newspaper before the door closes again.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate says, "I decided that now might not be the time to tell the Chief
Floyd | Inspector about the difference between a striped carrion fly and a
Floyd | wasp."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "fly" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "chief" 		
	

Floyd | The button marked 'Chief' is currently depressed.  Physically, I mean.
Floyd | Emotionally, it seems to be holding up fine.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I see you've already met my colleague, FORTHRIGHT," Nate says.

Floyd |
Floyd | I turn around with a start and see a tall man with a long nose leaning
Floyd | against the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I find her powers of observation lacking," he says.
Floyd |

Floyd | The nerve!  I could try and put this bloke in his PLACE or just BITE
Floyd | my tongue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "place" 		
	

Floyd | "You must get a lot of practice," I say, "spying on young women."
Floyd |
Floyd | He just ignores me.  I'll take that to mean he can't think of a good
Floyd | comeback.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well," Nate says, "it was fun while it lasted, but it looks like I'm

Floyd | off Unfathomable Crimes and back at the Old Warren desk."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Because of her?"  Forthright asks.
Floyd |
Floyd | Okay, I feel pretty rotten right now.  Should I be SYMPATHETIC towards
Floyd | Walker, or HARSH towards Forthright?

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "sympathetic" 		
	

Floyd | "Are you in trouble because of me, Na- uh, Walker?"  I demand,
Floyd | watching Forthright carefully.  "Because I'm telling you, I'm really

Floyd | not worth it."
Floyd |
Floyd | "There's no way I was going to let them lobotomise you, Ivy," Nate
Floyd | says.  "You didn't do anything to deserve that.  And in any case, I...
Floyd | don't mind working the Old Warren.  The cases may be less fancy, but
Floyd | they need good detectives as much as anyone else."

Floyd |
Floyd | Forthright shakes his head.  "I think it's a crying shame.  Look, take
Floyd | this."  He hands Nate a piece of PAPER.  "Someone telephoned in a
Floyd | murder and it looks right up your alley.  One last unfathomable case,
Floyd | okay?  You're probably the only one who can solve it anyway."
Floyd |

Floyd | Shooting me a final hateful look, Forthright stalks out of the office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Should we ever be saving?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Just, y'know, askin'" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Taking back one turn: "sympathetic".
Floyd |
Floyd | Office of Unfathomable Crimes
Floyd | I'm in the Oldchester C.I.D., specifically the Office of Unfathomable

Floyd | Crimes.  It's quite homely, really, with sunlight streaming in through
Floyd | a large WINDOW and moustachioed men smiling down from PICTURE frames
Floyd | on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | A DESK fills much of the room, piled high with PAPERS and FILES, and a
Floyd | pneumatic TUBE snakes along one wall.

Floyd |
Floyd | FORTHRIGHT is leaning against the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | NATE stands an arm's length away, leaning on his cane.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Please select a file in which to save the current position >
Floyd | Saved.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Pacian says, "Maybe in case Floyd explodes or something." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Well, or to re-explore a path later, you mean? But there's no unwinnable state, I guess?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "sympathetic" 		
	

Floyd | "Are you in trouble because of me, Na- uh, Walker?"  I demand,
Floyd | watching Forthright carefully.  "Because I'm telling you, I'm really
Floyd | not worth it."
Floyd |
Floyd | "There's no way I was going to let them lobotomise you, Ivy," Nate
Floyd | says.  "You didn't do anything to deserve that.  And in any case, I...

Floyd | don't mind working the Old Warren.  The cases may be less fancy, but
Floyd | they need good detectives as much as anyone else."
Floyd |
Floyd | Forthright shakes his head.  "I think it's a crying shame.  Look, take
Floyd | this."  He hands Nate a piece of PAPER.  "Someone telephoned in a
Floyd | murder and it looks right up your alley.  One last unfathomable case,

Floyd | okay?  You're probably the only one who can solve it anyway."
Floyd |
Floyd | Shooting me a final hateful look, Forthright stalks out of the office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Pacian says, "Now that you mention it... There's no unwinnable state, but you may miss some things. Maybe." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "paper" 		
	

Floyd | I peer over at the piece of paper that Forthright gave to Nate.  The
Floyd | handwriting is almost illegible, but I can make out the words 'murder'
Floyd | and 'uptown'.  This must be one of those classy killings Walker's

Floyd | always solving.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate reads the paper and smiles.  "Another mystery afoot!  We should
Floyd | LEAVE as soon as you're ready, Ivy."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "walker" 		
	

Floyd | Nate's the kind of delicate, impossibly beautiful young man you'd
Floyd | sooner expect to see reclining in a bay window writing poetry than
Floyd | examining a corpse in the Old Warren.
Floyd |

Floyd | But there's also a sort of nervous energy to him, and his hair's
Floyd | always falling over one eye or the other as he looks around with
Floyd | intense interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate is carrying a BOWLER hat, a CANE, a police BADGE, and a PIECE of
Floyd | paper, and he's wearing a three-piece SUIT.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "memo" 		
	

Floyd | It's very neatly typed, on a perfectly square piece of paper.
Floyd |

Floyd | MEMORANDUM
Floyd |
Floyd | Rumours are circulating that a woman has been commissioned as a police
Floyd | officer.  These rumours are untrue.  While a woman has been employed
Floyd | to assist the C.I.D., she is not doing so in the capacity of either
Floyd | constable or detective.

Floyd |
Floyd | Frankly, the gossiping this event has sparked leads me to believe that
Floyd | she will feel quite at home with the lot of you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Chief Inspector LeStains
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "piece" 		
	

Floyd | I peer over at the piece of paper that Forthright gave to Nate.  The
Floyd | handwriting is almost illegible, but I can make out the words 'murder'
Floyd | and 'uptown'.  This must be one of those classy killings Walker's

Floyd | always solving.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "forthright" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Office of Unfathomable Crimes
Floyd | I'm in the Oldchester C.I.D., specifically the Office of Unfathomable

Floyd | Crimes.  It's quite homely, really, with sunlight streaming in through
Floyd | a large WINDOW and moustachioed men smiling down from PICTURE frames
Floyd | on the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | A DESK fills much of the room, piled high with PAPERS and FILES, and a
Floyd | pneumatic TUBE snakes along one wall.

Floyd |
Floyd | NATE stands an arm's length away, leaning on his cane.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | And an abracadabra to you too.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cane" 		
	

Floyd | "Can I just ask," I begin, "I've always wondered about the cane..."
Floyd |
Floyd | He smiles grimly.  "I was shot.  The bullet missed the femoral artery,
Floyd | but still shattered my thighbone like glass."
Floyd |
Floyd | I cringe.  "Ouch."

Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes, I recall saying something along those lines myself."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "badge" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see it very well, but I bet it gets him through all sorts of
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "suit" 		
	

Floyd | Nate's dressed like for a funeral.  I s'pose there often is one when
Floyd | he turns up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "bowler" 		
	

Floyd | I'd describe Nate's little hat as moderately adorable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "heh, aw" 	
			maga says, "man who made Violet a supervillain" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "leave" 		
	

Floyd | I crack my knuckles.  "Okay: let's get policing!  Can I drive your
Floyd | motor car?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate smiles.  "In general: yes.  But this is perhaps not the time to

Floyd | learn."
Floyd |
Floyd | (Press space...)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The bluebottle at the door salutes Nate and gives me the evil eye.

Floyd | And then we're inside the scene of the crime.
Floyd |
Floyd | "It's all yours," Nate says, with a wry smile.  "Detect!"
Floyd |
Floyd | The Explorer's Home
Floyd | You know what?  It's cold in here.  The wind blows right in through

Floyd | the smashed balcony DOORS, rippling the fur of the room's shaggy RUG
Floyd | and tugging on the torn sheets of the four-poster BED.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a mangled CORPSE on the bed - the whole reason we're here, of
Floyd | course.  And the walls are lined with all sorts of TROPHIES and stuff
Floyd | from around the Arctic and Antarctic.

Floyd |
Floyd | NATE stands an arm's length away, leaning on his cane.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ferret has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		olethros says, "I can't stop thinking of our Nate" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "doors" 		
	

Floyd | The balcony doors look like they've been hit by a bomb.  The JAMBS are
Floyd | all bent out of shape and shards of broken GLASS have been scattered
Floyd | over the floor.

Floyd |
Floyd | "Would it be jumping to conclusions," I ask, "to think they might have
Floyd | come in through the balcony?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate nods.  "It seems a sensible hypothesis."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "glass" 		
	

Floyd | "Okay, I know this is penny dreadful stuff, but the glass is on the
Floyd | inside of the room, so the doors were broken in from the outside...
Floyd | right?"

Floyd |
Floyd | Nate smiles.  "Just because it's obvious, that doesn't mean it's
Floyd | wrong."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "jambs" 		
	

Floyd | The jambs are the side parts of the doorframe.  But you knew that.
Floyd |
Floyd | "It doesn't look like this was caused just by forcing the doors open,"
Floyd | I ponder aloud.  "It's like something a bit too big was crammed

Floyd | through here.  They must have stolen something.  Something big."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate says, "Oh really?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to olethros), "heh" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "rug" 		
	

Floyd | This has got to be the shaggiest rug I've ever seen.  Peering closer,
Floyd | I think I see something.  "Hey, there's loads of little DENTS in the
Floyd | rug, like there was a heavy table here, and someone bounced it around

Floyd | all over the place."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate leans forward on his cane and acknowledges my find silently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "dents" 		
	

Floyd | "You know how when you move a heavy piece of furniture, you find the
Floyd | legs have left dents in the carpet?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "I can't say I'm intimately acquainted with the phenomenon," Nate

Floyd | says, "but yes."
Floyd |
Floyd | "These dents are sort of like that," I go on, "but they're not pressed
Floyd | down too much, like whatever was here wasn't here for long."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate makes an appreciative nod.  I think I'm going to write this down

Floyd | in my NOTEBOOK.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "corpse" 		
	

Floyd | The legendary polar explorer Saul Hawthorne is lying on the bed, quite

Floyd | thoroughly deceased.  His broken LIMBS have been wrapped twice around
Floyd | his body and his FACE is frozen into a rictus of surprise and agony.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate watches me closely.  "It's okay if you feel faint."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Pfff.  I'm fine."

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "notebook" 		
	

Floyd | I flip open my notebook.  So far, I've made the following notes:
Floyd |

Floyd | -(A doodle of Walker.)
Floyd | -The pedals of a motor car go: clutch, brake, accelerator, from left
Floyd | to right.
Floyd | -Something made lots of dents in the rug.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "faint" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "swoon" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "limbs" 		
	

Floyd | I'm not sure exactly how his arms and legs got in this state.  It's
Floyd | like a giant tried to roll him up like a ball of string.  His skin has
Floyd | circular BRUISES all over it.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I actually fainted at my first crime scene," Nate reassures me.

Floyd |
Floyd | I laugh.  "Seriously, I'm fine."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "bruises" 		
	

Floyd | His arms and legs - the same arms and legs mangled almost beyond
Floyd | recognition - are marked with countless circular bruises.  I think
Floyd | I'll write this down in my NOTEBOOK.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Are you sure you're okay?"  Nate asks.
Floyd |

Floyd | "I did throw up in my mouth a bit," I admit, "but I just swallowed it
Floyd | back down."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, as long as you feel you have it under control."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "face" 		
	

Floyd | Whatever did this to him, I don't think he saw it coming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "back" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to return from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "very squamous" 	
	olethros says (to Floyd), "turn over corpse" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The Explorer's Home
Floyd | You know what?  It's cold in here.  The wind blows right in through
Floyd | the smashed balcony DOORS, rippling the fur of the room's shaggy RUG
Floyd | and tugging on the torn sheets of the four-poster BED.
Floyd |

Floyd | There's a mangled CORPSE on the bed - the whole reason we're here, of
Floyd | course.  And the walls are lined with all sorts of TROPHIES and stuff
Floyd | from around the Arctic and Antarctic.
Floyd |
Floyd | NATE stands an arm's length away, leaning on his cane.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "bed" 		
	

Floyd | "From the state of this bed," I say, surveying the mess made of its
Floyd | torn and crumpled sheets, "I think it's safe to assume he didn't die
Floyd | peacefully in his sleep."

Floyd |
Floyd | Nate nods.  "And it therefore seems quite probable that he was mangled
Floyd | by the very method of his murder, rather than post mortem."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "l under bed" 		
	

Floyd | I see nothing unusual under the bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "sheets" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "trophies" 		
	

Floyd | This bloke obviously liked to surround himself with evidence of his
Floyd | own achievements.  There are countless picture FRAMES on the walls,
Floyd | some freaky SPECIMENS, a few... let's call them KNICKKNACKS, and a
Floyd | huge MAP of Antarctica.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "it was THE HIDEOUS MOSTROSITY with TENTACLES at UNDER THE BED" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "frames" 		
	

Floyd | I bet it took real work to fit all these different sized frames
Floyd | together so neatly, with so little space left over.  What jumps out at
Floyd | me?  There's an ancient SCROLL, the front page of a NEWSPAPER, an

Floyd | AERIAL photo, a photo of two MEN, some sort of mathematical CHART, and
Floyd | a diagram of something like a candelabra or a TREE or something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "yay freaky specimens" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Don't examine the freaky specimens." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I want the, left to my imagination." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Or, y'know, do... if it is necessary to advance things." 	
			olethros says, "but they could be pieces of the murderer's relatives" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "scroll" 		
	

Floyd | The scroll shows a load of stick figures pointing at a star, with
Floyd | scribbly words spiralling around in every open gap.  A plaque on the
Floyd | frame reads: 'Ancient peoples record the meteor falling to Earth with
Floyd | great accuracy.  Modern calculations prove its origin at Mars.'
Floyd |

Floyd | "People complain about progress," I say, "but I don't think going from
Floyd | stick figures to photographs in a few thousand years is to be sniffed
Floyd | at."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate says, "Quite."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "newspaper" 		
	

Floyd | The newspaper shows two men posing outside the Oldchester Museum, with
Floyd | the headline: Hero Explorers' Audience with Pharaoh.  The fella on the
Floyd | left looks like the victim.  The other one's a man in an eye-patch.

Floyd |
Floyd | "So he was famous then?"  I ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate says, "Renowned."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros asks, "ah we are in the Mountains of Madness territory then?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "aerial" 		
	

Floyd | Well, I suppose it's an aerial photo.  Depends how tall the
Floyd | photographer was.
Floyd |

Floyd | There's a wide swathe of barren ice, and in the middle of it is a
Floyd | basin or dip that's overflowing with weird trees and dense vines.
Floyd | There are little dots surrounding it, like birds, only not birds, if
Floyd | you know what I mean.

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "aerial" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | "Explorers go to some weird places," I say to Nate.
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks at me funny.  "I think that's by definition."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | Well, I suppose it's an aerial photo.  Depends how tall the
Floyd | photographer was.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a wide swathe of barren ice, and in the middle of it is a
Floyd | basin or dip that's overflowing with weird trees and dense vines.
Floyd | There are little dots surrounding it, like birds, only not birds, if

Floyd | you know what I mean.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Explorers go to some weird places," I say to Nate.
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks at me funny.  "I think that's by definition."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "men" 		
	

Floyd | A photograph of two men wrapped up in furs and standing in front of a
Floyd | cave painting.  One of them looks like the victim, the other's someone
Floyd | in an eye-patch.

Floyd |
Floyd | The painting shows a load of inhuman stick figures feeding their
Floyd | fellows to a tentacled blob.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "oh indeed" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			Fang exclaims, "I'm sure there's an innocent explanation!" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "chart" 		
	

Floyd | A comparison of the Antarctic climate versus apparent Martian

Floyd | temperatures.  Fascinating stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What kind of holiday time do I get, Nate?  It looks like Mars is nice
Floyd | this time of year."
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks thoughtful.  "I'm not sure if you're displaying a complete

Floyd | ignorance of the actual nature of seasons, or making a witty comment
Floyd | about the eccentricity of the Martian orbit."
Floyd |
Floyd | "The former," I say, "definitely."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "okay, when we get to the underground-tunnel bit we're making Walker go first, and bringing whiskey" 	
			olethros fails to get the ref 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tree" 		
	

Floyd | According to the title: "The Martian Life of the Antarctic: A
Floyd | Provisional Taxonomy".  It seems to consist of loads of lines

Floyd | connecting long, made-up words.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "but I *am* otherwise well-read, I assure you, please have mercy" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I believe the whiskey bit is a ref to Arkham Horror the game." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Where you can discard whiskey to prevent loss on one point of sanity." 	
			maga says (to olethros), "and CoC games tend to end with you exploring somewhere underground and promptly getting devoured" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "chart" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "knicknacks" 		
	

Floyd | A comparison of the Antarctic climate versus apparent Martian
Floyd | temperatures.  Fascinating stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What kind of holiday time do I get, Nate?  It looks like Mars is nice
Floyd | this time of year."
Floyd |

Floyd | He looks thoughtful.  "I'm not sure if you're displaying a complete
Floyd | ignorance of the actual nature of seasons, or making a witty comment
Floyd | about the eccentricity of the Martian orbit."
Floyd |
Floyd | "The former," I say, "definitely."
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | So you go to Antarctica, without heat, food or reliable transport, and
Floyd | you still come back with loads of rubbish that you don't need.  It's a
Floyd | terrible statement on the human condition.
Floyd |
Floyd | I s'pose the most interesting knickknacks I can see are a husky's

Floyd | COLLAR, a woolly SCARF and a MEDAL.  All of them just pinned to the
Floyd | wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "The whole whiskey preventing sanity loss is an aspect of the game of which maga (unsurprisingly) approves." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "tree" 		
	

Floyd | According to the title: "The Martian Life of the Antarctic: A
Floyd | Provisional Taxonomy".  It seems to consist of loads of lines
Floyd | connecting long, made-up words.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "medal" 		
	

Floyd | The 'South Polar Society Star for Heroic Dedication to Science.'  I
Floyd | say to Nate, "At least he got recognised before he died.  Does that
Floyd | happen for police detectives?"

Floyd |
Floyd | Nate says, "Only the ones who don't make waves."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh.  Then I missed my chance without even knowing I had it."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "collar" 		
	

Floyd | The nametag reads 'Butch'.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I believe they were forced to eat their dogs," Nate explains.
Floyd |

Floyd | I frown.  "And just think: if Butch had eaten this bloke because he
Floyd | was hungry, people would have called it a tragedy."
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "scarf" 		
	

Floyd | I finger the scarf.  It feels warm, but I'm not sure I'd trust it with
Floyd | my life at the South Pole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "specimens" 		
	

Floyd | Yuck.  Okay, there's a polar bear's HEAD mounted on the wall, a
Floyd | pickled space creature in a JAR, and an exotic AQUARIUM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "map" 		
	

Floyd | Wow.  That's a lot of ice.  There are a couple of flags pinned into
Floyd | the map, one marked 'Pharaoh Base' and the other 'Expedition 1'.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So this guy was a polar explorer," I muse.

Floyd |
Floyd | Nate says, "You catch on quick."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I knew there'd be a polar bear, somehow." 	
			Jota says, "Drat, I got a phone call and missed 600-700 lines worth. I guess I'm out." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "head" 		
	

Floyd | I reach out and stroke the polar bear's muzzle.  He looks fierce, but
Floyd | his fur's nice and soft.  "Poor thing.  If only he'd covered his nose
Floyd | with his paw when he saw this bloke coming."

Floyd |
Floyd | "They don't actually ever do that," Nate corrects me.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well," I say, "the sooner they start, the better."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Bert goes home. 		
	Bert has disconnected. 		Fang says (to Jota), "there's not much new" 	
	Ferret arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		Jacqueline says (to Jota), "Yeah, I was two pages behind for the first quarter of the game. It moves pretty darn quickly." 	
			Fang says, "well, it's mostly squamousness" 	
			Jota says (to Fang), "Except for 600-700 lines of text." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "jar" 		
	

Floyd | It's...  This little blighter must be of great scientific interest,
Floyd | that's for sure.  "Where's its head?"  I ask.  "Is that its mouth?"

Floyd |
Floyd | "That's its anus," Nate informs me, without so much as blinking.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well they must have very different priorities on Mars."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "aquarium" 		Jota says, "Given that I was enjoying the first part, I assume the next 600 lines would have also been worth reading, so I wouldn't consider it not much." 	
	

Floyd | An opulent, oversized tank of water, currently occupied by some gravel
Floyd | and a little CASTLE.  No sign of the fish at present.  What a waste of
Floyd | water.

Floyd |
Floyd | "Any little aspect of the crime scene can be relevant," Nate says,
Floyd | cryptically.  "There's no such thing as too much knowledge."
Floyd |
Floyd | Hmm.  Maybe the fish is a suspect?  I wonder what its alibi is?
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "castle" 		
	

Floyd | Looking a little more closely, I think I can make out a tiny round eye
Floyd | staring back at me from inside the little castle.  "So I've solved the
Floyd | case of the missing FISH."

Floyd |
Floyd | To my surprise, Nate limps over to get a closer look.  "I see.  Very
Floyd | interesting."
Floyd |
Floyd | The thing is, I don't think he's joking.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "fish" 		
	

Floyd | I tap on the side of the aquarium.  The fish just stares out at me.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't," Nate says.  "It's clearly been frightened."

Floyd |
Floyd | "I thought that's just what fish did?  Hide, so you wonder why you
Floyd | bothered to get them in the first place."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate brushes back his hair.  "Well, if you don't think it's relevant."
Floyd |

Floyd | I sigh.  "Fine, I'll write it down in my NOTEBOOK.  Happy?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate reaches out for my notebook and glances over it.  "I think you've
Floyd | got enough here that you might be able to EXPLAIN the method of
Floyd | murder."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "so, the fish did it?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "hmmm" 	
			maga says, "it was a shoggoth" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "explain" 		
	

Floyd | "You want me to explain how this man was twisted to death in his own
Floyd | bed?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate purses his lips.  "I believe I said as much."
Floyd |

Floyd | "The dents in the rug... the frightened fish...  I dunno, an angler
Floyd | with two peg legs?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate turns towards the maimed corpse.  "I've never seen a fisherman
Floyd | who could do this to a person.  And what about the circular bruises?"
Floyd |

Floyd | Well, I s'pose could keep trying to EXPLAIN the murder, or just SHRUG.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "How do the martians fit in here? What universe is this?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "explain" 		
	

Floyd | "How about some kind of... petrol-driven arm and leg twisting
Floyd | machine?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "No," Nate says.  "That would never frighten a fish.  Fish don't have
Floyd | arms or legs.  I know you can EXPLAIN it, though.  Keep trying."
Floyd |

Floyd | Or maybe I should just SHRUG and give up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "giant octopus like thing, probably" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "explain" 		
	

Floyd | "Frightens fish, leaves dents... a swarm of angry fishing rods?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate sighs.  "Now you're just being absurd."
Floyd |
Floyd | EXPLAIN, SHRUG, the choice is yours.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "explain" 		
	

Floyd | "Okay, I think I've got it this time: a typhoon machine on robotic
Floyd | legs.  Typhoons are at sea, right?"
Floyd |

Floyd | "Better," Nate says, "but the whole room would be in disarray if that
Floyd | were the case.  I know you can EXPLAIN this mystery, Ivy.  Don't give
Floyd | up."
Floyd |
Floyd | The urge to SHRUG is almost overwhelming.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "punch nate" 		
	

Floyd | My attacks are made in the medium of graffiti and petty vandalism.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "explain" 		
	

Floyd | "A giant sea urchin, bent on murder.  The dents are its footprints.
Floyd | The victim twisted himself to death trying to avoid its spines."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate seems impressed.  "Well thought out, but sea urchins are very

Floyd | mellow creatures, as their spines protect them from all the ills of
Floyd | the world.  I can't imagine one being moved to kill."
Floyd |
Floyd | "This is ridiculous, Nate, I have no idea."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I know you can EXPLAIN this, Ivy.  All the evidence is here."

Floyd |
Floyd | I SHRUG, but not in any final sort of fashion.  Yet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "mock nate through the medium of street art" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "explain" 		
	

Floyd | I throw up my hands.  "A shark on stilts."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate laughs, and I feel myself turning red with embarrassment.  Maybe
Floyd | this sort of thing comes easily to him, but-
Floyd |

Floyd | "Very close," Nate says.  "I think you almost have it."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Um, what?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Can I really EXPLAIN this bizarre crime, or should I just SHRUG and
Floyd | get Nate to enlighten me?

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "explain" 		
	

Floyd | "My head hurts," I whine.  "My mind's gone blank."
Floyd |

Floyd | "Nonsense," Nate snaps.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Okay... a predatory sea creature that frightened the fish... it's on
Floyd | robotic legs, which left dents in the rug... and... it twisted a man
Floyd | up like so much yarn... so it was an octopus?"
Floyd |

Floyd | Nate squeezes my shoulder.  "Based on the sucker marks, I'd say a
Floyd | giant squid, but you're in the right phylum and class."
Floyd |
Floyd | I stare at him open mouthed.
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks around.  "Now, I suspect we may be able to find out who

Floyd | sicced this abomination on our victim if we rifle his writing DESK."
Floyd |
Floyd | I frown.  "What writing-?  Oh."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "heehee" 	
			Fang says, "haha" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "desk" 		
	

Floyd | This absolutely was not here earlier.  Otherwise I'd have mentioned
Floyd | it.  Nate must have moved it in while I was distracted with all the

Floyd | other junk packed into this ridiculous room.  I mean, there's a polar
Floyd | bear's HEAD on the wall.  Is it any wonder if I get distracted?
Floyd | Anyway.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a very neat little desk, not much used, I'd say.  Two small
Floyd | DRAWERS are set into one side of the thing.  On the desk is a PINK

Floyd | letter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pink" 		
	

Floyd | Written in a careful and delicate script:

Floyd |
Floyd | Sweetiepie,
Floyd |    Miss you so much when you're away.  Hurry round to visit as soon as
Floyd | you can, and bring me a nice surprise!
Floyd | Love and huggles,
Floyd | Elizabeth

Floyd |
Floyd | P.S.  Muggles the kitten misses you as well!
Floyd |
Floyd | "Anything pertinent?"  Nate asks.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Only to my fading ability to hold onto my breakfast."

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "drawers" 		
	

Floyd | The desk has two drawers.  Do you want me to open the TOP one, or the
Floyd | BOTTOM one?

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "top" 		
	

Floyd | Opening the top drawer reveals a BLUE letter.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "blue" 		
	

Floyd | The letter's written in a blocky, neat hand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Saul,

Floyd |    Our mutual friend is in the city.  Don't ask me how.  Perhaps you
Floyd | can pay him off?
Floyd |    Rupert Wetherby
Floyd |
Floyd | I show the letter to Nate.  "Does this sound like the kind of thing
Floyd | that gets people murdered?"

Floyd |
Floyd | "Anything can get one murdered, in my experience.  Keep looking."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "blue" 		
	

Floyd | The letter's written in a blocky, neat hand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Saul,
Floyd |    Our mutual friend is in the city.  Don't ask me how.  Perhaps you
Floyd | can pay him off?
Floyd |    Rupert Wetherby

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oho" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "bottom" 		
	

Floyd | I try the bottom drawer, but it won't budge.  On closer inspection,

Floyd | there's a little warded LOCK on the thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate looks over the desk.  "The key may be around here somewhere..."
Floyd |
Floyd | I clear my throat.  "I am all the keys you will ever need."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Our mutual friend... Mr. Octopus?" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "lock" 		
	

Floyd | I pull out one of my hatpins and bend the end into a 'bit' with my
Floyd | teeth.  Slide it into the lock like a key, turn it, and... click.

Floyd |
Floyd | Nate says, "I expect you think I'm impressed."
Floyd |
Floyd | I blow him a kiss, like a moving picture star.  "I know you're
Floyd | impressed."
Floyd |

Floyd | Opening the drawer, I find a YELLOW letter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "hee hee" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "yellow" 		
	

Floyd | This letter's written in an almost uncontrolled scrawl.
Floyd |
Floyd | Saul
Floyd |
Floyd | Thought you got rid of me, did you?
Floyd | Well I'm on my way home.

Floyd | You'll get yours, city boy.
Floyd |
Floyd | From you know who.
Floyd |
Floyd | I show it to Nate.  "Look like a letter from a murderer to you?"
Floyd |

Floyd | He develops a crooked smile.  "This must be the mutual friend
Floyd | mentioned in the other letter.  It seems that 'Rupert' shall have a
Floyd | number of questions to answer."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate runs his fingers through his hair and puts on his bowler.  "We'll
Floyd | LEAVE once you feel you've sated your curiosity, shall we?"

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "nate" 		
	

Floyd | Nate's the kind of delicate, impossibly beautiful young man you'd
Floyd | sooner expect to see reclining in a bay window writing poetry than

Floyd | examining a corpse in the Old Warren.
Floyd |
Floyd | But there's also a sort of nervous energy to him, and his hair's
Floyd | always falling over one eye or the other as he looks around with
Floyd | intense interest.
Floyd |

Floyd | Nate is carrying a CANE and a police BADGE, and he's wearing a BOWLER
Floyd | hat and a three-piece SUIT.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The Explorer's Home
Floyd | You know what?  It's cold in here.  The wind blows right in through
Floyd | the smashed balcony DOORS, rippling the fur of the room's shaggy RUG
Floyd | and tugging on the torn sheets of the four-poster BED.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a mangled CORPSE on the bed - the whole reason we're here, of

Floyd | course.  And the walls are lined with all sorts of TROPHIES and stuff
Floyd | from around the Arctic and Antarctic.
Floyd |
Floyd | Among the clutter is a writing DESK.
Floyd |
Floyd | The bottom drawer contains a YELLOW letter.  The top drawer contains a

Floyd | BLUE letter.
Floyd |
Floyd | A little FISH watches us from inside its castle.
Floyd |
Floyd | NATE stands an arm's length away, leaning on his cane.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "notebook" 		
	

Floyd | I flip open my notebook.  So far, I've made the following notes:
Floyd |
Floyd | -(A doodle of Walker.)

Floyd | -The pedals of a motor car go: clutch, brake, accelerator, from left
Floyd | to right.
Floyd | -Something made lots of dents in the rug.
Floyd | -There are circular blotches on the victim's limbs.
Floyd | -Nate thinks the fish is frightened.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "leave" 		
	

Floyd | I check my hat's properly in place and make for the door, dragging
Floyd | Nate behind me.
Floyd |

Floyd | (Press space...)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "No entry," the doorman says.  "Members only.  And you're not even a
Floyd | gentleman."
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy waves her papers in his face.  "Police.  We can go where we like."
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's not strictly true," I whisper.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Adventurous Gentleman's Club
Floyd | Tobacco SMOKE hangs in the air like a mist of filth.  I've been in

Floyd | opium dens with more pleasant air, although they admittedly lacked the
Floyd | fine mahogany FURNITURE of this place.
Floyd |
Floyd | IVY is by my side, elfin and mischievous.
Floyd |
Floyd | Rupert WETHERBY sits staring at us.  "You're both police officers?

Floyd | The world's really gone to pot."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "this is kind of lawnmowerish, but hey, fun writing" 	
			Touchy asks, "lawnmowerish?" 	
			Fang says, "huh, perspective change" 	
			Touchy asks, "Can you depoetify that for me?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ivy" 		
	

Floyd | I glance over at Ivy.  I see a young woman, about the same age and
Floyd | height as me, slender, athletic, elfin.  Her hair is cut into a short

Floyd | bob and her features are untouched by rouge.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy is carrying a NOTEBOOK, a YELLOW letter, and a BLUE letter, and
Floyd | she's wearing a long JACKET, a short DRESS, and a CLOCHE hat.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Mr Wetherby," Ivy begins uncertainly, "we were wondering about these

Floyd | two letters."
Floyd |
Floyd | He waves them away.  "Not related to Saul's death, I assure you.  I
Floyd | understand you must investigate, but some things are better left
Floyd | unknown."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "dress" 		
	

Floyd | A simple and short dress, unlikely to get in the way - especially
Floyd | since it barely covers her KNEES.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Okay," Ivy whispers to me, "I'll be bad cop.  You just DEFEND him,
Floyd | APPEAL to his better nature, OFFER leniency, that sort of thing."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Bad cop?"  I repeat stupidly, although the term certainly fits.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "menu-based conversation is often criticized because it encourages players to grind through all the options" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "knees" 		
	

Floyd | Ivy's bare legs are slender, pale, eminently distracting...
Floyd |
Floyd | She looks in my direction and I glance quickly away.

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy rolls up her sleeves and swaggers over to Wetherby.  "Is there
Floyd | something about this 'you know who' that you'd prefer to hide from the
Floyd | law?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Wetherby seems unimpressed by her display.  "I assure you that this

Floyd | matter, while I might prefer to keep it secret, is not related to his
Floyd | murder."
Floyd |
Floyd | Should I DEFEND Rupert, APPEAL to his better nature, or OFFER
Floyd | leniency?
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Fang says, "SORRY MUST STAY FOCUSED" 	
			Pacian says, ""Keep your mind on the game."" 	
			olethros says, "hey Pacian" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "appeal" 		
	

Floyd | "Mr Wetherby," I say, "please.  The murderer must be caught before he
Floyd | or she kills again."
Floyd |
Floyd | He shakes his head.  "I'll say it again.  These letters will not lead
Floyd | you to the murderer."

Floyd |
Floyd | "So you're protecting the victim," Ivy says.  "How noble.  Or
Floyd | perhaps... you're actually protecting yourself.  If Hawthorne had paid
Floyd | this person off, maybe you'd have profited?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Wetherby glares at her.

Floyd |
Floyd | Should I DEFEND Rupert, APPEAL to his better nature, or OFFER
Floyd | leniency?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of olethros), "Heh. Did you only just now realize Pacian was here?" 	
			olethros says, "I am that slow." 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "offer" 		
	

Floyd | "If you help us, I'm sure the courts will be lenient."  I suggest.
Floyd |

Floyd | "I'm no accomplice to whoever killed my dearest friend," Wetherby
Floyd | spits.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy idly digs her heel into the expensive carpet.  "Even if you're not
Floyd | involved in the murder, I bet you were stabbing Hawthorne in the back
Floyd | in some way or another.  I mean, what are you so afraid we'll find

Floyd | out?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Should I DEFEND Rupert, APPEAL to his better nature, or OFFER
Floyd | leniency?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh heh aw" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "defend" 		
	

Floyd | "I'm sure he's not afraid of anything," I say.  "It may well be
Floyd | perfectly innocent."
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy grins.  "Well, we'll find out eventually, with or without his
Floyd | co-operation."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I suppose you might as well hear it from me," Wetherby says.  "Look,
Floyd | Saul was no coward.  We faced real dangers on our expedition to the
Floyd | North Pole.  That polar bear...  I'd be dead if not for Saul.  But

Floyd | Saul liked his creature comforts.  When we met that bo's'n on the
Floyd | icebreaker, saw his remarkable likeness - well..."
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks at me suddenly.  "Will this go any further than you two?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Should I DEFEND Rupert, APPEAL to his better nature, or OFFER

Floyd | leniency?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy exclaims, "YES!!" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "offer" 		
	

Floyd | "Unless it becomes absolutely necessary to divulge this to convict his
Floyd | murderer," I say, "you have our confidence."
Floyd |
Floyd | Wetherby smiles at me.  "Thank you.  I suppose that's as it must be.
Floyd | And yes, I suspect, despite what I said earlier, that this is related
Floyd | to his death."

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy sighs.  "Well, spit it out already!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Saul never went to the Antarctic Crater," Wetherby says.  "He hasn't
Floyd | even left Oldchester in years."
Floyd |

Floyd | Should I DEFEND Rupert, APPEAL to his better nature, or OFFER
Floyd | leniency?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "WOOHOO" 	
			Touchy says, "I figured out my old hd password. Score." 	
			Touchy says, "Sorry, for the distraction just needed to share." 	
			Fang says, "haha" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "appeal" 		
	

Floyd | "Once you've shared this with us," I say, "I'm sure it will be a
Floyd | weight from your shoulders."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I went to Antarctica with a man by the name of Nigel Davenport,"
Floyd | Wetherby explains.  "In the photographs he looked enough like Saul,
Floyd | especially with a little doctoring of the negatives.  He knew the

Floyd | land, but he was no scientist or gentleman, and he started to become
Floyd | quite the braggart.  You have to understand: a land that to others was
Floyd | only death, could to him be something closer to a home..."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy gasps.  "You left him there, didn't you?"
Floyd |

Floyd | Wetherby stares at the carpet.  "How he could possibly have returned,
Floyd | I do not know.  But his aim now seems clear enough to me."
Floyd |
Floyd | Should I DEFEND Rupert, APPEAL to his better nature, or OFFER
Floyd | leniency?
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "offer" 		
	

Floyd | I touch Wetherby's shoulder.  "I'll see that a constable is assigned
Floyd | to protect you, but we shall have apprehended this man shortly."
Floyd |

Floyd | Wetherby seems reassured.  "Thank you."
Floyd |
Floyd | I check that my hat is on my head.  "Now, where might we find this
Floyd | Davenport?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "I don't know," Wetherby says.  "But I suspect that it will be nowhere

Floyd | civilised.  He was Saul's mirror opposite in many ways, and he loathed
Floyd | even the least luxury."
Floyd |
Floyd | I find myself smiling.  "I know just where to find him.  Ivy, we'll
Floyd | LEAVE for there immediately."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "jacket" 		
	

Floyd | Ivy's jacket is creased and battered, the fabric softened by years of
Floyd | wear.
Floyd |

Floyd | "But what about the squid?"  Ivy demands.  "And what are you hiding
Floyd | under that eye patch?  Cuff him.  Let's take him down to the station
Floyd | and-"
Floyd |
Floyd | I cover her mouth with my hand.  "I think that's quite enough from
Floyd | 'bad cop', thank you."

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy says, "Mmm-hhmf."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cloche" 		
	

Floyd | Ivy's wearing one of those strange little bell-shaped hats that are
Floyd | starting to creep into fashion.  It looks rather adorable crowning her
Floyd | elfin features.
Floyd |
Floyd | Wetherby squints at Ivy.  "Do I know you from somewhere?"
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy pulls on my arm.  "I doubt it.  Well, off we go..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wetherby" 		
	

Floyd | A craggy, ageless man in an EYEPATCH.  Several of his FINGERS are

Floyd | missing.
Floyd |
Floyd | Wetherby seems to arrive at a sudden realisation.  "Silhouette!  I own
Floyd | the carpet factory you broke into.  You tampered with the machines...
Floyd | Those obscene patterns!  An entire batch had to be burned!"
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy shrugs nervously.  "I s'pose those are the dangers of too much
Floyd | automation."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "fingers" 		
	

Floyd | Frostbite has left Wetherby with an odd assortment of digits and one
Floyd | thumb.
Floyd |
Floyd | Wetherby stares at Ivy.  "You're a menace.  The very idea that you
Floyd | should be a free woman, let alone some charade of public authority-"
Floyd |

Floyd | "I believe it is in fact a crime to verbally abuse a police officer,"
Floyd | I announce, as if to myself.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy acquires a smug expression.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "obscene patterns?!?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "eyepatch" 		
	

Floyd | A smart leather patch covers Wetherby's left eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I need a stout drink," Wetherby murmurs.  He stands, bows reluctantly

Floyd | to Ivy and walks away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "smoke" 		
	

Floyd | Yeuch.  The place could be burning down, and no-one would notice.

Floyd |
Floyd | "By the way," Ivy says, "You make a pretty bad 'good cop'.  I respect
Floyd | that."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I was a good enough cop to get you out of Mindflower, Ivy."
Floyd |

Floyd | She shakes her head.  "That's not 'good cop' at all.  You're bad cop
Floyd | through and through.  We'll try it the other way 'round next time."
Floyd |
Floyd | Next time!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The Adventurous Gentleman's Club
Floyd | Tobacco SMOKE hangs in the air like a mist of filth.  I've been in
Floyd | opium dens with more pleasant air, although they admittedly lacked the
Floyd | fine mahogany FURNITURE of this place.

Floyd |
Floyd | IVY is by my side, elfin and mischievous.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy coughs and waves her hand in front of her.  "So much smoke..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "furniture" 		
	

Floyd | All this dark, meticulously polished wood, expertly carved into
Floyd | elegant forms...  It reminds me of my family home.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy coughs and pinches her nose.  "My eyes are really watering..."

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "notebook" 		
	

Floyd | She showed me some of the things she's doodled in there.  I'd already
Floyd | suspected her mind was of scientific interest, but I had no idea.

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy touches my arm lightly.  "I can't take it anymore.  I'll be
Floyd | outside when you want to LEAVE."
Floyd |
Floyd | She hurries outside, pausing to wave at the doorman.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		maga says, "okay already" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "leave" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | "I used to come here as a kid to feed the ducks," Ivy says.  "Can we
Floyd | visit the pond?"
Floyd |
Floyd | I brush my hair back from my eyes.  "Of course.  If that's where
Floyd | Davenport is hiding."
Floyd |

Floyd | Hopewell Gardens
Floyd | A pleasant enough place, even if the smoke-blackened sky and tall
Floyd | buildings peering over the TREES leave one under no illusions that
Floyd | this is anywhere but smack in the middle of the city.
Floyd |
Floyd | We're on the cobbled square with the famous weeping fish FOUNTAIN.  A

Floyd | BENCH overlooks the area, upon which a courting COUPLE sit, side by
Floyd | side.
Floyd |
Floyd | A PRIESTESS lies sunning herself on the grass, some distance away.
Floyd |
Floyd | IVY is by my side, elfin and mischievous.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Hopewell Gardens
Floyd | A pleasant enough place, even if the smoke-blackened sky and tall

Floyd | buildings peering over the TREES leave one under no illusions that
Floyd | this is anywhere but smack in the middle of the city.
Floyd |
Floyd | We're on the cobbled square with the famous weeping fish FOUNTAIN.  A
Floyd | BENCH overlooks the area, upon which a courting COUPLE sit, side by
Floyd | side.

Floyd |
Floyd | A PRIESTESS lies sunning herself on the grass, some distance away.
Floyd |
Floyd | IVY is by my side, elfin and mischievous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "couple" 		
	

Floyd | A gentleman and lady, both smartly dressed, perhaps a little older
Floyd | than Ivy and me.
Floyd |
Floyd | "They make a nice pair, don't you think?"  I suggest.

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy mimes retching.
Floyd |
Floyd | Seeing her gesture, the couple both shoot me a pitying look, as if
Floyd | they think I should set my sights higher.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "priestess" 		
	

Floyd | Although she mostly fits the part with her straight black hair and
Floyd | KALASIRIS, her pale skin marks her out as an Oldchester native.  I'd
Floyd | imagine that's the reason she's trying to get a tan.

Floyd |
Floyd | "She's judging me," Ivy says, following my gaze.  "I can tell."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "So there are elves and aliens in this story? Is it based on anything?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "kalasiris" 		
	

Floyd | A straight, white dress, the straps meeting behind her neck.  I'm
Floyd | really not sure if the hemline is higher than Ivy's.  The priestess is
Floyd | certainly showing more leg, but perhaps that's just because she's
Floyd | lying down and-

Floyd |
Floyd | "You look deep in thought," Ivy says.  "I s'pose any quiet moment is a
Floyd | chance to ponder mysteries, right?"
Floyd |
Floyd | I clear my throat.  "Yes, well."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		maga says (to Touchy), "'elfin' doesn't necessarily mean 'an elf'" 	
			Fang says, "I assume elfin is just a figure of speech, yeah" 	
			Touchy says (to maga), "He says it so much I assumed it actually meant she's an elf after a while.." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "bench" 		
	

Floyd | Someone has etched Silooette 4eva into the bench's arm.  Now, Ivy's
Floyd | spelling may not be perfect, but she can at least spell her own alias.
Floyd | This message must have been left by one of her fans.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "haha silooette 4eva" 	
			Fang asks, "what's the backstory here?" 	
			Fang says, "I guess I missed it" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "fountain" 		
	

Floyd | The fountain takes the form of a huge, scaly fish.  Water cascades in
Floyd | torrents from the corners of its eyes and into a pool dotted with
Floyd | copper and silver coins.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy says, "Freaky.  Not sure I'd trust this thing with my wishes."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "trees" 		
	

Floyd | Hopwell Gardens has always been surprisingly wooded.  It's not
Floyd | uncommon for people to get lost if they wander too far from the path.
Floyd | Peering into the anaemic, smog-poisoned trees, I think I can make out

Floyd | the tattered canvas of a TENT.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy cracks her knuckles.  "You have that distant look in your eye.
Floyd | The chase is afoot."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ivy" 		
	

Floyd | I glance over at Ivy.  I see a young woman, about the same age and
Floyd | height as me, slender, athletic, elfin.  Her hair is cut into a short
Floyd | bob and her features are untouched by rouge.
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy is carrying a NOTEBOOK, a YELLOW letter, and a BLUE letter, and
Floyd | she's wearing a long JACKET, a short DRESS, and a CLOCHE hat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "yellow" 		
	

Floyd | Written on scrappy paper, damaged by moisture and stained by soil.
Floyd | It's hard to tell without chemical analysis, but it doesn't look like
Floyd | soil native to Oldchester.
Floyd |
Floyd | Saul
Floyd |

Floyd | Thought you got rid of me, did you?
Floyd | Well I'm on my way home.
Floyd | You'll get yours, city boy.
Floyd |
Floyd | From you know who.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "blue" 		
	

Floyd | Written on paper that, while hardly rare, is certainly not
Floyd | inexpensive.  There's no letterhead.
Floyd |

Floyd | Saul,
Floyd |    Our mutual friend is in the city.  Don't ask me how.  Perhaps you
Floyd | can pay him off?
Floyd |    Rupert Wetherby
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tent" 		
	

Floyd | I point at the tattered piece of canvas in the trees.  "Looks like
Floyd | someone's camping out."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy laughs.  "What kind of idiot would sleep in a tent in Hopewell

Floyd | Gardens?  Oh, wait...  Yeah, I've not been paying attention."
Floyd |
Floyd | A dirt path leads IN, towards the tent.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | We follow the path into the woods, the sounds of civilisation growing
Floyd | distant behind us.
Floyd |
Floyd | Beneath the Ancient Oak

Floyd | The air here is cool and damp, the sky obscured by the broad green
Floyd | leaves of an immense and gnarled OAK.  A TENT canopy has been strung
Floyd | across its branches, and a BARREL of fish sits between its roots.
Floyd |
Floyd | An unkempt MAN sits cross-legged in the dirt.
Floyd |

Floyd | IVY is by my side, elfin and mischievous.
Floyd |
Floyd | Oh, and, by the way, a giant SQUID on robot legs hulks over us all,
Floyd | chained to the oak's trunk.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy grabs my arm.  "A squid on robot legs!  You were right!  I was

Floyd | right!  Leg it!"
Floyd |
Floyd | The man leaps to his feet, swinging a flare gun wildly in our
Floyd | direction.  "Not so fast, townies."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
			Fang says, "haha" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "squid" 		
	

Floyd | This is it, then.  The largest living invertebrate.  A carnivore from
Floyd | the far side of the Tree of Life, that wrestles with whales in the

Floyd | black depths of the ocean.  With its enormous bug EYES and writhing
Floyd | TENTACLES, it could almost be a monster from Mars.
Floyd |
Floyd | A MUZZLE is fitted over its beak, and its elongated, arrowhead body is
Floyd | strapped into a set of robotic LEGS.

		Taleslinger says, "Hey, he stole my shooting monsters with flare guns idea. Outrageous!" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | "Nigel Davenport," I announce, "I'm arresting you for the murder of
Floyd | Saul Hawthorne.  The courts will look upon it favourably if you come
Floyd | quietly."
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks at me, then at Ivy, and then at me again.  And then he bursts

Floyd | out laughing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "man" 		
	

Floyd | I can see the resemblance to Hawthorne, I suppose.  Although it's

Floyd | obscured rather by his long, matted hair and untamed beard.
Floyd |
Floyd | He's bareheaded and clad in a suit of Martian SCALES.
Floyd |
Floyd | Davenport manages to control his mirth.  "This is what qualifies for
Floyd | strength and authority in the city, is it?  A lame pretty boy and a

Floyd | waif who can hardly see out from under her hat?  No, I think you have
Floyd | this situation all backwards."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "you're arresting us?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "scale" 		
	

Floyd | The scales shimmer in the light: rust red, coarse and dry.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy whispers to me, "You carry a gun, right?"
Floyd |

Floyd | I'm shocked.  "Of course not!  I abhor violence.  That's the very
Floyd | reason I became a police detective."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "cane" 		
	

Floyd | A simple but sturdy walking stick, necessary since I was shot by an
Floyd | accomplice of the Bottle Street Strangler.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Look at you both," Davenport says.  "In your city clothes.  Prancing
Floyd | around like you own the world."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Pacian says, "In the name of the law of the jungle." 	
			Jacqueline says, "haha the I abhor violence line" 	
			Jacqueline says, "That's awesome." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "barrel" 		
	

Floyd | Stolen from a local fishmonger, I'm sure.  It's full of slimy, oily
Floyd | FISH.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I've seen creatures that thought they owned a world," Davenport
Floyd | continues, "and then found out the hard way."

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "scales" 		
	

Floyd | The scales shimmer in the light: rust red, coarse and dry.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Thought that was a meteorite, everyone did," Davenport says.  "Left
Floyd | that crater in the ice.  Didn't hang 'round long enough to find the
Floyd | truth."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tent" 		
	

Floyd | A tattered piece of canvas that seems to have attracted the filth of
Floyd | two continents like... well... some sort of...  filth magnet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Davenport winks.  It's a rather frightening sight.  "I'll tell you.

Floyd | I'll tell you what I found down there, and you'll wish I hadn't."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "legs" 		
	

Floyd | The squid's robot legs are thickly armoured and crab-like.

Floyd | Petrol-driven, I suspect, given the noise.  As well as providing
Floyd | locomotion, they incorporate some sort of GILL apparatus.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's also a conspicuous LEVER in amongst the machinery.
Floyd |
Floyd | "This incredible machinery," I ask Davenport, "where did you get it?

Floyd | Who fashioned it?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "T-T-" he stammers, "that's none of your business, city boy!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "lever" 		
	

Floyd | Whatever it does, it's protected by the squid's ARMS and I have
Floyd | absolutely no chance of reaching it right now.  Better to focus on
Floyd | something else.
Floyd |

Floyd | "It was an ark," Davenport announces.  "A pharaoh-damned ark.  Those
Floyd | creatures.  Those creatures scratching at the ice - dull and savage.
Floyd | They were like us, once."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "fish" 		
	

Floyd | When Davenport isn't looking, Ivy purloins a haddock.
Floyd |
Floyd | "DISTRACT him," she hisses.
Floyd |

Floyd | It seems she's formulated some sort of plan.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "arms" 		maga says, "hooray purloined haddock" 	
	

Floyd | Gathered in a writhing coil around its mouthparts are the squid's arms
Floyd | - eight muscular appendages lined with toothed suckers.  Although
Floyd | their reach is limited, once it's got hold of you with these, you're a
Floyd | goner for sure.  As Ivy might put it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Extending far beyond the squid's arms are its TENTACLES.

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy whispers to me, "I don't understand what he's talking about."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't you read the papers?"  I whisper back.
Floyd |
Floyd | She shrugs.  "When I'm in them, sure."

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tentacles" 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "distract" 		
	

Floyd | The squid has two long tentacles, each ending in an arrowhead of
Floyd | suckers.  They dart through the air like angry snakes.  Not to be
Floyd | confused with its ARMS.
Floyd |
Floyd | Davenport looks up at the blue sky.  "Mars.  Dry and cold and dead.
Floyd | But it was pleasant enough.  Once."

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | I adjust my bowler and start to pace away from Ivy.  "You're quite
Floyd | right.  In fact, I see the error of my ways now.  Perhaps you could
Floyd | instruct me in a few survival techniques?"
Floyd |

Floyd | Davenport looks at me pityingly.  "The only teacher you need is Mother
Floyd | Nature.  But I warn you, she's a harsh schoolmarm indeed."
Floyd |
Floyd | I try to look disappointed.  "I see."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy discreetly slips the haddock into one of Davenport's pockets.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "eyes" 		
	

Floyd | The squid stares at us with glassy eyes the size of dinner plates.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Creatures like us lived there," Davenport says.  "High 'n' mighty.
Floyd | Civilised.  But it counted for nothing when the oceans dried."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "muzzle" 		
	

Floyd | "Don't worry," I tell Ivy, "it's not going to eat anyone while it's
Floyd | muzzled like that."
Floyd |
Floyd | "No," she agrees, "it'll just have to wring 'em out like a wet
Floyd | stocking instead."
Floyd |

Floyd | "Some of 'em fled," Davenport goes on.  "The ark.  Bet they were the
Floyd | smartest, the most civilised of all of them.  But all this time later,
Floyd | it don't count for nothing."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "gills" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "gill" 		
	

Floyd | Among the intricate mass of machinery that supports the squid's
Floyd | existence on land is - obviously - a contraption for supplying it with
Floyd | oxygenated water.  I can see a glass CANISTER of water connected to a
Floyd | mass of HOSES and a PUMP.
Floyd |

Floyd | It reminds me of my carrion fly experiment.  Actually, I wonder how
Floyd | that's going...
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy pokes me in the ribs.  "Please don't start daydreaming when we're
Floyd | face to face with a sea monster."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "pump" 		
	

Floyd | I'll be honest, I have no great technical appreciation of water or air
Floyd | pumps.  Though after this, I'll be sure to do some research.
Floyd |

Floyd | "There they are," Davenport says.  "Scratching at the ice like
Floyd | beggars.  Savages.  Feeding the weak to the many-armed monsters that
Floyd | came with 'em.  No politeness.  No etiquette.  No pretence.  Just do
Floyd | or die."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "that's the craziest mad scientist scenario I've ever seen" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "canister" 		
	

Floyd | Don't let the fact it's glass fool you: it must be pretty tough to
Floyd | contain water at deep-sea pressures.
Floyd |

Floyd | "And you, pretty boy," Davenport says, pointing at me, "you think this
Floyd | could never happen to us?  How'd you get by without that cane of
Floyd | yours?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Always rather badly," I admit.  He seems satisfied at that.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hoses" 		
	

Floyd | Yes, I suspect that these hoses are this thing's weak spot.  But we
Floyd | have no chance of getting close to them while the squid's tentacles
Floyd | are free.

Floyd |
Floyd | "We got rid of everything worthwhile," Davenport says.  "And we
Floyd | replaced it all with this civilisation.  Made up nonsense.
Floyd | Distractions.  Anything except engaging with the real world.  With the
Floyd | harsh realities."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "lever" 		
	

Floyd | Whatever it does, it's protected by the squid's ARMS and I have
Floyd | absolutely no chance of reaching it right now.  Better to focus on
Floyd | something else.

Floyd |
Floyd | Davenport waves an arm at the city we can just about make out through
Floyd | the trees.  "And what happens when all this goes the way of Mars?  How
Floyd | many of us will survive?  How many of us even have the least idea how
Floyd | to?"
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Beneath the Ancient Oak
Floyd | The air here is cool and damp, the sky obscured by the broad green
Floyd | leaves of an immense and gnarled OAK.  A TENT canopy has been strung

Floyd | across its branches, and a BARREL of fish sits between its roots.
Floyd |
Floyd | An unkempt MAN stands before us, aiming a flare gun in our direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | IVY is by my side, elfin and mischievous.
Floyd |

Floyd | Oh, and, by the way, a giant SQUID on robot legs hulks over us all,
Floyd | chained to the oak's trunk.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You're probably right about that," I admit.  "Our civilisation could
Floyd | probably fall apart.  Go the way of Mars.  And that'd write off those
Floyd | of us who rely on it.  But, well, so what?"

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy sighs.  "Oh yeah, provoke him.  That's a great idea."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "oak" 		
	

Floyd | I suppose this venerable old organism must give even the giant squid a
Floyd | run for its money in the size and strength stakes, inanimate though it
Floyd | may be.
Floyd |
Floyd | Davenport's made a bit of a mockery of the poor thing, suspending his
Floyd | TENT from its branches and looping the squid's CHAIN around its thick

Floyd | trunk and branches.
Floyd |
Floyd | Davenport stammers.  "Wh- what do you mean, so what?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "I mean: so what?  Civilisation is about trying to make lives pleasant
Floyd | and easy, but we still wind up dead in the end.  I'm a homicide

Floyd | detective, I know that as well as anyone.  I don't see that death - on
Floyd | a personal or global scale - is a convincing reason to give up on
Floyd | trying to make lives better while we still can."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "chain" 		
	

Floyd | The chain is wrapped and wound and knotted in all manner of fantastic
Floyd | ways.  I bet this fellow was a dedicated boy scout.  Although, now
Floyd | that I look at it, a lot of the tension in the chain seems to be held
Floyd | by a single ice SCREW hammered into the ground.

Floyd |
Floyd | Davenport looks confused.  Confused and angry.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy grabs hold of my wrist, ready to make a run for it.  "You've done
Floyd | it now..."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "screw" 		
	

Floyd | I jam the tip of my cane under the ice screw and steadily work it out
Floyd | of the ground.  The chain restraining the giant squid unravels in a
Floyd | single fluid motion and the beast takes a few experimental steps

Floyd | forward on its stubby metal feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Davenport is ranting, "That's what you don't understand: nature can't
Floyd | be tamed, can't be restrained, and all your civilisation will count
Floyd | for nothing when it comes for you!"
Floyd |

Floyd | The squid's tentacles grab hold of him, crumpling his body up into a
Floyd | mangled mass.  He dies with a sharp squeal of surprise.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy slips under my arm and pulls it around her shoulders.  "Yeah, I
Floyd | think we should leave pretty quickly now..."
Floyd |

Floyd | (Press space...)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Hopewell Gardens
Floyd | IVY drags me out of the woods and onto the cobbled square.  The park
Floyd | is just as we left it.  Birds sing, couples court, children frolic.

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy screams, "Everybody run!  A giant squid on robot legs is coming!"
Floyd |
Floyd | The people around the park just stare at her.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "do we want to undo?" 	
			Fang asks, "and see if he has anything else to say?" 	
			Pacian says, "He was almost finished." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Taking back one turn: "screw".
Floyd |
Floyd | Beneath the Ancient Oak
Floyd | The air here is cool and damp, the sky obscured by the broad green
Floyd | leaves of an immense and gnarled OAK.  A TENT canopy has been strung
Floyd | across its branches, and a BARREL of fish sits between its roots.

Floyd |
Floyd | An unkempt MAN stands before us, aiming a flare gun in our direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | IVY is by my side, elfin and mischievous.
Floyd |
Floyd | Oh, and, by the way, a giant SQUID on robot legs hulks over us all,

Floyd | chained to the oak's trunk.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "notebook" 		
	

Floyd | She showed me some of the things she's doodled in there.  I'd already

Floyd | suspected her mind was of scientific interest, but I had no idea.
Floyd |
Floyd | Davenport waves the flare gun at us.  "Yeah, but... civilisation is
Floyd | just a thin veneer!  Think you're so smart.  Think you're so great.
Floyd | You don't know nothing.  I'll show you.  I got that lying ponce.  I'll
Floyd | get that one-eyed back-stabber too.  After that, well, I'll show you

Floyd | what your civilisation amounts to!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | I wait patiently.  Ivy squirms.

Floyd |
Floyd | Davenport's almost muttering to himself now.  "Yeah, I'll show you a
Floyd | little Martian savagery.  If you're too weak to live, you won't escape
Floyd | the long arms of the monster.  That's the way.  That's how we do
Floyd | things on Mars..."
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy relaxes.  "I think you broke him."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | I wait patiently.  Ivy squirms.

Floyd |
Floyd | Davenport continues to rant and mutter about Mars and civilisation and
Floyd | how he'll show us all.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "screw" 		
	

Floyd | I jam the tip of my cane under the ice screw and steadily work it out
Floyd | of the ground.  The chain restraining the giant squid unravels in a
Floyd | single fluid motion and the beast takes a few experimental steps
Floyd | forward on its stubby metal feet.

Floyd |
Floyd | Davenport is ranting, "That's what you don't understand: nature can't
Floyd | be tamed, can't be restrained, and all your civilisation will count
Floyd | for nothing when it comes for you!"
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid's tentacles grab hold of him, crumpling his body up into a

Floyd | mangled mass.  He dies with a sharp squeal of surprise.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy slips under my arm and pulls it around her shoulders.  "Yeah, I
Floyd | think we should leave pretty quickly now..."
Floyd |
Floyd | (Press space...)

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Hopewell Gardens
Floyd | IVY drags me out of the woods and onto the cobbled square.  The park
Floyd | is just as we left it.  Birds sing, couples court, children frolic.
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy screams, "Everybody run!  A giant squid on robot legs is coming!"
Floyd |
Floyd | The people around the park just stare at her.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "aww, I want mecha-squid to destroy Toky- uh, Londo- er, Oldchester" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ivy" 		
	

Floyd | Clanking machinery draws near, and I turn towards the trees.  "It
Floyd | seems to have taken a shine to us," I tell Ivy.
Floyd |

Floyd | She throws up her hands.  "Lovely.  And you can't run?"
Floyd |
Floyd | I shake my head.  "Perhaps you should."
Floyd |
Floyd | She rolls up her sleeves.  "Oh yeah, that'd prove a lot of people
Floyd | right, wouldn't it?"

Floyd |
Floyd | Mechanical legs pistoning, tentacles writhing through the air, the
Floyd | giant SQUID bursts out of the trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a moment of shocked silence, people begin to scream and run.
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy yells, "I told you!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "squid" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "squid" 		
	

Floyd | An elongated creature with enormous, round EYES.  Its many short ARMS
Floyd | are curled around the robotic LEGS that support it, while its two
Floyd | longer TENTACLES roam freely through the air.
Floyd |
Floyd | A MUZZLE is strapped tightly over its beak.
Floyd |

Floyd | The squid grabs Ivy around the waist with a tentacle and lifts her
Floyd | into the air.
Floyd |
Floyd | Understandably, she screams.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Relax!"  I shout up to her.  "This creature was raised by a human.

Floyd | It sees itself as one of us, and it won't kill without a direct order
Floyd | from Davenport.  I'm sure it just wants to assert itself over us and
Floyd | cement its place in the pack."
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid gives Ivy a good shake.  "I'm really reassured," she yells,
Floyd | "now get me down from here!"

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | An elongated creature with enormous, round EYES.  Its many short ARMS
Floyd | are curled around the robotic LEGS that support it, while its two
Floyd | longer TENTACLES roam freely through the air.
Floyd |

Floyd | A MUZZLE is strapped tightly over its beak.
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid holds Ivy directly above me.  She grabs at her dress and
Floyd | crosses her legs.  "Hey, don't look!  I thought you were a gentleman!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ivy" 		
	

Floyd | One of the squid's tentacles is wrapped firmly around Ivy's waist,
Floyd | holding her up in the air.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy is carrying a NOTEBOOK, a YELLOW letter, and a BLUE letter, and

Floyd | she's wearing a long JACKET, a short DRESS, and a CLOCHE hat.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Whatever you do," I shout at Ivy, "don't think like a fish!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "eyes" 		
	

Floyd | I poke the squid in the eye with my cane.  It screeches and writhes,
Floyd | coiling and uncoiling its tentacles in discomfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy falls to the ground.  She lands flat on her backside with a

Floyd | surprised squeak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "haha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "And here I thought you would only EXAMINE EYE by typine EYE" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well done, maga" 	
			Pacian says, "Nate is a man of ACTION." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "legs" 		
	

Floyd | The squid's robot legs are thickly armoured and crab-like.
Floyd | Petrol-driven, I suspect, given the noise.  As well as providing

Floyd | locomotion, they incorporate some sort of GILL apparatus.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's also a conspicuous LEVER in amongst the machinery.
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid grabs me around the waist with a tentacle and lifts me into
Floyd | the air.  My hat flies off and tumbles to the ground.

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy cups her hands around her mouth and shouts, "Nate!  Hold on!  I'll
Floyd | save you!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "lever" 		
	

Floyd | Whatever it does, it's protected by the squid's ARMS and I have
Floyd | absolutely no chance of reaching it right now.  Better to focus on
Floyd | something else.
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy runs right up to the squid and punches it in the eye.  It
Floyd | screeches and writhes, coiling and uncoiling its tentacles in
Floyd | discomfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid releases me and I land hard, my bad leg giving out beneath
Floyd | me.  Ivy helps me to my feet.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "haha, the eye again" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "arms" 		
	

Floyd | Gathered in a writhing coil around its mouthparts are the squid's arms

Floyd | - eight muscular appendages lined with toothed suckers.  Although
Floyd | their reach is limited, once it's got hold of you with these, you're a
Floyd | goner for sure.  As Ivy might put it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Extending far beyond the squid's arms are its TENTACLES.
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy tries to punch ineffectually at a tentacle, swiping at thin air.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hose" 		
	

Floyd | We have no chance of getting close to the hoses while the squid's

Floyd | tentacles are free.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy growls with frustration.  "Where are the police when you actually
Floyd | need them for once?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "On their way," I reply, glossing over the fact that we are the

Floyd | police.  "But until then, it's just us."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "lever" 		
	

Floyd | Whatever it does, it's protected by the squid's ARMS and I have

Floyd | absolutely no chance of reaching it right now.  Better to focus on
Floyd | something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid grabs Ivy around the waist with a tentacle and lifts her
Floyd | into the air.
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy yelps.  "Poke its EYE again, Nate!  Get me down!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "We know its vulnerability... why not exploit it?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hose" 		
	

Floyd | We have no chance of getting close to the hoses while the squid's
Floyd | tentacles are free.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't worry!"  I call up to Ivy.  "I'll think of something!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "eye" 		
	

Floyd | I poke the squid in the eye with my cane.  It screeches and writhes,
Floyd | coiling and uncoiling its tentacles in discomfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy falls to the ground.  She lands flat on her backside with a

Floyd | surprised squeak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "hmm I thought we might have reached it with the cane" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "lever" 		
	

Floyd | Whatever it does, it's protected by the squid's ARMS and I have
Floyd | absolutely no chance of reaching it right now.  Better to focus on
Floyd | something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid's robot legs chug and gurgle loudly.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		olethros asks, "hm, eye then arms then eye?" 	
			Fang says, "wait a sec, maybe we can do something while it's distracted by ivy" 	
			olethros asks, "then lever?" 	
			maga says, "dammit, if this was a proper endboss there'd be a red glowy bit" 	
			olethros says, "he holds her in its tentacles, not arms" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Gurgle is such a great word, btw." 	
			(from Fang) Fang says, "like get a peek up her dress." 	
			Ellison says, "heh" 	
			olethros says, "I am sure she has all the naughty bits" 	
			Ellison says, "ok, I'm off. later!" 	
	Ellison goes back to Squeamhurst.. 		
	Ellison has disconnected. 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tentacles" 		
	

Floyd | The squid has two long tentacles, each ending in an arrowhead of
Floyd | suckers.  They dart through the air like angry snakes.  Not to be
Floyd | confused with its ARMS.
Floyd |

Floyd | The squid grabs me around the waist with a tentacle and lifts me into
Floyd | the air.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy cups her hands around her mouth and shouts, "Nate!  Hold on!  I'll
Floyd | save you!"
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		olethros says, "seems like we miss something" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "knees" 		
	

Floyd | Ivy's bare legs are slender, pale, eminently distracting...
Floyd |

Floyd | She looks in my direction and I glance quickly away.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy runs right up to the squid and punches it in the eye.  It
Floyd | screeches and writhes, coiling and uncoiling its tentacles in
Floyd | discomfort.
Floyd |

Floyd | The squid releases me and I land hard, my bad leg giving out beneath
Floyd | me.  Ivy helps me to my feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "lemme try..." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid hoots eerily, the sound reverberating across the square.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | "It must have a weakness," Ivy says.  "If fish are frightened of

Floyd | squid... what are squid frightened of?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Sperm whales."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy looks thoughtful.  "I s'pose there's not so many of those around.
Floyd | Unless-"

Floyd |
Floyd | I shake my head.  "No.  Not even then."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Hopewell Gardens
Floyd | This cobbled square, surrounded on all sides by TREES, is home to a
Floyd | FOUNTAIN and a BENCH.
Floyd |
Floyd | I see a BOWLER hat here.
Floyd |

Floyd | IVY is close by my side, sleeves rolled up and fists clenched.
Floyd |
Floyd | The giant SQUID stands astride the square on crab-like robot LEGS,
Floyd | TENTACLES writhing in the air.
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid grabs Ivy around the waist with a tentacle and lifts her

Floyd | into the air.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy yelps.  "Poke its EYE again, Nate!  Get me down!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "bowler" 		
	

Floyd | It's the nature of this line of work that my bowler spends more time
Floyd | in my hands than on my head.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Nate!"  Ivy shouts.  "Do something!"

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros asks, "you can put the hat on the eye?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "fountain" 		
	

Floyd | The fountain takes the form of a huge, scaly fish.  Something that you

Floyd | might expect the squid to take an interest in, if only I could draw
Floyd | its attention to it.  Unfortunately, I'm not really mobile enough to
Floyd | get in the fountain, and Ivy's presently otherwise engaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid dangles Ivy upside down.  "I s'pose I'm used to this by
Floyd | now..." she mutters.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ivy" 		
	

Floyd | One of the squid's tentacles is wrapped firmly around Ivy's waist,
Floyd | holding her up in the air.

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy is carrying a NOTEBOOK, a YELLOW letter, and a BLUE letter, and
Floyd | she's wearing a long JACKET, a short DRESS, and a CLOCHE hat.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy yells, "Put me down you big, smelly... cephalopod!"
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		olethros says, "throw it in the foutnain" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "eye" 		
	

Floyd | I poke the squid in the eye with my cane.  It screeches and writhes,
Floyd | coiling and uncoiling its tentacles in discomfort.

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy falls to the ground.  She lands flat on her backside with a
Floyd | surprised squeak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | "I think Hawthorne's fish was braver than we gave it credit for!"  Ivy
Floyd | says.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "fountain" 		
	

Floyd | "Ivy," I exclaim, "the fountain!"
Floyd |

Floyd | She grasps my intent immediately.  "The fish!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Hiking up her dress, Ivy leaps into the fountain with a splash and
Floyd | begins waving her arms.  "Hey, grabby!  Your mortal enemy is right
Floyd | here!  He says your mother was a snail and your father a lounge
Floyd | lizard!"

Floyd |
Floyd | "Ivy, watch out!"
Floyd |
Floyd | She dives aside just as the squid wraps a tentacle around the
Floyd | fountain.  Despite its best efforts, the beast is unable to dislodge
Floyd | the stone fish.  That's one fewer tentacle to worry about.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "aw, it was just getting good" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tentacle" 		
	

Floyd | The squid has two long tentacles, each ending in an arrowhead of

Floyd | suckers.  They dart through the air like angry snakes.  Not to be
Floyd | confused with its ARMS.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy makes a run towards the squid's robot legs, but it knocks her back
Floyd | effortlessly.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "bench" 		
	

Floyd | Someone has etched Silooette 4eva into the bench's arm.  Now, Ivy's
Floyd | spelling may not be perfect, but she can at least spell her own alias.
Floyd | This message must have been left by one of her fans.

Floyd |
Floyd | The squid grabs me around the waist with a tentacle and lifts me into
Floyd | the air.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy cups her hands around her mouth and shouts, "Nate!  Hold on!  I'll
Floyd | save you!"

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "lever" 		
	

Floyd | Whatever it does, it's protected by the squid's ARMS and I have
Floyd | absolutely no chance of reaching it right now.  Better to focus on

Floyd | something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy runs right up to the squid and punches it in the eye.  It
Floyd | screeches and writhes, coiling and uncoiling its tentacles in
Floyd | discomfort.
Floyd |

Floyd | The squid releases me and I land hard, my bad leg giving out beneath
Floyd | me.  Ivy helps me to my feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Hopewell Gardens
Floyd | This cobbled square, surrounded on all sides by TREES, is home to a
Floyd | FOUNTAIN and a BENCH.
Floyd |
Floyd | I see a BOWLER hat here.
Floyd |

Floyd | IVY is close by my side, sleeves rolled up and fists clenched.
Floyd |
Floyd | The giant SQUID stands astride the square on crab-like robot LEGS, its
Floyd | TENTACLES divided between grasping the fish fountain and swiping at
Floyd | us.
Floyd |

Floyd | The squid bats my hat about on the ground with a tentacle.  That's a
Floyd | bit much - to single out a man's hat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "trees" 		
	

Floyd | They have the unhealthy look of trees that have seen a modern city
Floyd | sprout up around them.
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid knocks Ivy's legs out from under her with a tentacle.  She
Floyd | manages to land on all fours and right herself quickly.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying a CANE and a police BADGE, and I'm wearing a three-piece
Floyd | SUIT.
Floyd |

Floyd | The squid grabs Ivy around the waist with a tentacle and lifts her
Floyd | into the air.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy yelps.  "Poke its EYE again, Nate!  Get me down!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "suit" 		
	

Floyd | There being no consistent dress code for murder scenes, I tend to
Floyd | dress as if for a funeral.  My suit is black and carefully pressed.
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid waves Ivy idly in the air.  "I'm going to throw up in a

Floyd | minute," she shouts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "hat" 		
	

Floyd | Which hat do you mean, the cloche hat, or the bowler hat?

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "bowler" 		
	

Floyd | It's the nature of this line of work that my bowler spends more time
Floyd | in my hands than on my head.

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy tries spitting at the squid, to no obvious effect.  "Hey, I'm no
Floyd | lady!" she shouts, in answer to my expression.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ferret says, "Ivy says 'Hurrrrrgh.'" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "squid" 		
	

Floyd | An elongated creature with enormous, round EYES.  Its many short ARMS
Floyd | are curled around the robotic LEGS that support it, while of its two
Floyd | longer TENTACLES, one roams freely through the air and the other

Floyd | grasps vainly at the stone fish.
Floyd |
Floyd | A MUZZLE is strapped tightly over its beak.
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid shakes Ivy vigorously and she, uh, lets out a stream of
Floyd | obscenities that I shan't repeat.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "muzzle" 		
	

Floyd | "Don't worry," I tell Ivy, "it's not going to eat anyone while it's
Floyd | muzzled like that."

Floyd |
Floyd | "No," she agrees, "it'll just have to wring 'em out like a wet
Floyd | stocking instead."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy waves her arms.  "Don't forget about me!"
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		maga asks, "so that's two tentacles. what can we do about the arms?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "arm" 		
	

Floyd | Gathered in a writhing coil around its mouthparts are the squid's arms
Floyd | - eight muscular appendages lined with toothed suckers.  Although

Floyd | their reach is limited, once it's got hold of you with these, you're a
Floyd | goner for sure.  As Ivy might put it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Extending far beyond the squid's arms are its TENTACLES.
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid half drops Ivy and catches her.  She grips the tentacle with

Floyd | white knuckles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "I'm wondering it it moves on to phase b" 	
			Fang says, "if we keep waiting" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Hopewell Gardens
Floyd | This cobbled square, surrounded on all sides by TREES, is home to a
Floyd | FOUNTAIN and a BENCH.
Floyd |

Floyd | I see a BOWLER hat here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The giant SQUID stands astride the square on crab-like robot LEGS, its
Floyd | TENTACLES occupied with Ivy and the fish fountain.
Floyd |
Floyd | IVY is being held high in the air by one of the squid's tentacles.

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy tries to kick at the squid, but it's holding her at tentacle's
Floyd | length.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "fountain" 		
	

Floyd | The fountain takes the form of a huge, scaly fish.  It's currently
Floyd | presenting a stony front to the squid's attempts to overpower it with
Floyd | a tentacle.
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy punches the tentacle that's holding her, and then clutches her
Floyd | hand.  "Ouch!  It's tough..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Phase B being? Tying her in bloody knots?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pump" 		
	

Floyd | I'll be honest, I have no great technical appreciation of water or air
Floyd | pumps.  Though after this, I'll be sure to do some research.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't worry!"  I call up to Ivy.  "I'll think of something!"

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hose" 		
	

Floyd | I slide my cane into the hoses and lever it upwards, putting all the
Floyd | effort I can into it, my bad leg screaming with pain.

Floyd |
Floyd | With an ear-splitting hiss, water begins to spray out of the bottom of
Floyd | the gill apparatus, blasting across the cobbles at high pressure.  The
Floyd | squid's eyes bulge, and it staggers drunkenly to one side.  Its
Floyd | robotic legs slam into the fountain with the sound of metal grating
Floyd | against stone.

Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy falls to the ground.  She lands flat on her backside with a
Floyd | surprised squeak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Pacian says, "Maybe save at this point." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Please select a file in which to save the current position >
Floyd | Saved.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "lever" 		
	

Floyd | I approach the squid cautiously.  Ivy trails behind me, pulling back
Floyd | on my sleeve.  "Nate..."

Floyd |
Floyd | The lever's deep in among the complex machinery of the robotic legs,
Floyd | within reach of the the squid's eight short arms.  I wait carefully
Floyd | for my moment, and then dart out a hand to pull the lever home.
Floyd |
Floyd | The squid knocks me back reflexively with a tentacle, and I tumble

Floyd | down onto the cobbles in a heap with Ivy.  Something inside the
Floyd | robotic legs clanks and whirrs.
Floyd |
Floyd | With a series of chunky clicks, the bizarre contraption releases its
Floyd | harness.  The squid slides into the fountain with an almighty splash.
Floyd |

Floyd | And then FORTHRIGHT storms into the square with a dozen blue-uniformed
Floyd | CONSTABLES.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy folds her arms.  "Perfect timing."
Floyd |
Floyd | Forthright adjusts his bowler.  "What in the blazes happened here?"

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "constables" 		
	

Floyd | Moustachioed men in blue coats and tall hats.  Every so often one of
Floyd | them glances disapprovingly in my direction.  They generally only have

Floyd | to deal with this sort of thing when I'm working on the case.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "squid" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ivy" 		
	

Floyd | It seems happy enough to be free of Davenport's contraption.  And I
Floyd | imagine it's spent enough time at surface pressure to be content in
Floyd | the fountain water for a while.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | I glance over at Ivy.  I see a young woman, about the same age and
Floyd | height as me, slender, athletic, elfin.  Her hair is cut into a short
Floyd | bob and her features are untouched by rouge.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ivy is carrying a NOTEBOOK, a YELLOW letter, and a BLUE letter, and
Floyd | she's wearing a long JACKET, a short DRESS, and a CLOCHE hat.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "forthright" 		
	

Floyd | "Inspector," I say to Forthright, "see that this animal is transported
Floyd | humanely to the Institute for Marine Biology.  Given time they may be

Floyd | able to reintroduce it to its natural habitat."
Floyd |
Floyd | Forthright looks at me in that way he does so often.  "Right... okay."
Floyd |
Floyd | "And have that strange contraption moved to Bridge House.  I shall
Floyd | need to investigate it further."

Floyd |
Floyd | Forthright studies the scene before him and scratches his head.
Floyd | "Right you are.  I've got this under control.  You two could probably
Floyd | use a break."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh indeed," Ivy says unctuously.  "We really must be going.  Have fun

Floyd | with the grabby squid."
Floyd |
Floyd | Forthright doffs his hat to her condescendingly.  "Pleasant day,
Floyd | madam."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "bowler" 		
	

Floyd | It's the nature of this line of work that my bowler spends more time
Floyd | in my hands than on my head.
Floyd |
Floyd | I think we can safely LEAVE now.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "kiss" 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Hopewell Gardens
Floyd | This cobbled square, surrounded on all sides by TREES, is home to a
Floyd | FOUNTAIN and a BENCH.

Floyd |
Floyd | I see a BOWLER hat here.
Floyd |
Floyd | IVY is by my side, elfin and mischievous.
Floyd |
Floyd | FORTHRIGHT stands here, hands on his lapels, trying to look like he's

Floyd | in charge of the situation.
Floyd |
Floyd | The giant SQUID splashes about happily in the fountain, its robotic
Floyd | LEGS now abandoned.
Floyd |
Floyd | A group of blue-uniformed CONSTABLES stand around the square,

Floyd | wondering what to do with the creature.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga exclaims, "leave without my hat? infamy!" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "legs" 		
	

Floyd | Thickly armoured and crab-like.  Although there's nothing too unusual
Floyd | about their construction, I have to wonder where exactly a person like
Floyd | Davenport was able to obtain machinery like this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "leave" 		
	

Floyd | Ivy slips her arm in mine and sets my bowler on my head at a jaunty
Floyd | angle.  I straighten it.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I need a cup of tea after that," I say.

Floyd |
Floyd | (Press space...)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | It's me again: your favourite dissident turned detective.  Okay, let's
Floyd | get this over with.

Floyd |
Floyd | I feel sort of naked without my hat.
Floyd |
Floyd | Oldchester Museum
Floyd | NATE and me come in through the fancy double DOORS, awkward and out of
Floyd | place.

Floyd |
Floyd | We're greeted by a beautiful woman in a kalasiris.  "I am Haqikah,"
Floyd | she says, "God's Wife of Amun.  The Pharaoh will see you now."
Floyd |
Floyd | She turns from us with impossible grace and glides further IN to the
Floyd | museum.

Floyd |
Floyd | "I don't know about this, Nate," I whisper.  "It's not all that long
Floyd | ago I was being tried for blasphemy."
Floyd |
Floyd | "You were tried for plenty of other things as well," he reassures me.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "nate" 		
	

Floyd | He's looking very fine and dandy tonight, in an immaculately tailored
Floyd | TUXEDO.  His hair's its usual disobedient self, which only adds to his
Floyd | charm.

Floyd |
Floyd | Nate is carrying a CANE.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "tuxedo" 		
	

Floyd | I bet he actually owns this tuxedo.  It's not rented or anything.
Floyd | That's what it is to be posh - you pronounce everything perfectly and
Floyd | you own your own evening wear.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying nothing, and am wearing a long DRESS.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cane" 		
	

Floyd | Nate leans heavily on a smart black walking stick.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "dress" 		
	

Floyd | This must be the most expensive thing I've ever worn, and I'm not
Floyd | entirely sure why.  Okay, it's a gorgeous, floor-length dress, but
Floyd | it's also just a thin bit of material and it doesn't even have
Floyd | sleeves.
Floyd |

Floyd | Nate sees me looking down at myself and says, "You look perfect."
Floyd |
Floyd | I stare at the floor.  "I'm going to pay you back."
Floyd |
Floyd | He shrugs.  "Keep it."
Floyd |

Floyd | Yeah, well, I'll pay him back - you'll see.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "doors" 		
	

Floyd | I look at the way out and consider just making a break for it.

Floyd |
Floyd | Nate holds out his delicate HAND so I can see he's trembling, ever so
Floyd | slightly.  "I'm nervous too," he says.  "I've not exactly been much of
Floyd | a friend to the rich and powerful.  But we're in enough trouble as it
Floyd | is."
Floyd |

Floyd | "Sooner or later," I tell him, "you'll get sick of being right all the
Floyd | time."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hand" 		
	

Floyd | I grab Nate's hand, squeezing his slender fingers.
Floyd |
Floyd | "If they feed us to a crocodile," I tell him, "let it eat me first,
Floyd | and I'll choke it from the inside while you escape."
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's very noble of you, Ivy."

Floyd |
Floyd | He doesn't think I'm being serious.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | I squeeze Nate's hand until he winces and laughs, and then we walk
Floyd | forward, together.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pharaoh Exhibit
Floyd | This place is all marble pillars and soft lighting.  Most of the space
Floyd | is taken up by a low platform with the pharaoh's SARCOPHAGUS on it -

Floyd | which is hooked up to all sorts of MACHINERY and surrounded by
Floyd | half-naked SERVANTS.
Floyd |
Floyd | HAQIKAH stands between us and the pharaoh, looking properly serene and
Floyd | dignified.
Floyd |

Floyd | NATE's close by, clutching his cane.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "haqikah" 		
	

Floyd | Haqikah's a tall, dark woman with hair that falls straight to her

Floyd | waist.  She's at the centre of a glittering constellation of
Floyd | JEWELLERY, and she's wearing a sheer KALASIRIS almost like it's an
Floyd | afterthought.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Presenting," Haqikah announces grandiosely, "Inspector Nathaniel
Floyd | Walker of the Oldchester Constabulary, and Miss Ivy Blissheart of the

Floyd | Mindflower Asylum for the Criminally Insane."
Floyd |
Floyd | Um... couldn't she have said my old workplace or something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "notebook" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but that's not a keyword you can use right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "servants" 		
	

Floyd | I won't describe them in too much detail, cos it wouldn't be proper.
Floyd | Let's just say I feel better about not having my hat with me.
Floyd |
Floyd | The speaker on top of the sarcophagus crackles, and a buzzing voice
Floyd | emerges.  "It has been many centuries since I last heard of champions

Floyd | defeating a monster."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate says, "I'm really not sure we- Ouch!"
Floyd |
Floyd | I'm standing on his foot.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "machinery" 		
	

Floyd | Nate could probably tell you what all this machinery is.  Me, I just
Floyd | see a load of hoses snaking into the SARCOPHAGUS, something a bit like
Floyd | a wireless, some flashing lights and bubbling beakers - and, sitting

Floyd | right on top of the sarcophagus, a big, elegant gramophone speaker.
Floyd |
Floyd | The buzzing voice continues.  "This strange city needs champions.
Floyd | Henceforth you are both Special Detectives to the Office of the
Floyd | Pharaoh."
Floyd |

Floyd | Haqikah hands a BADGE each to Nate and me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "sarcophagus" 		
	

Floyd | A big, gold, person-shaped coffin, lying down on its back.  The face

Floyd | looks sort of aloof and not bothered about anything.  Pulsating hoses
Floyd | snake into it from the surrounding MACHINERY.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Blasphemer!" the speaker booms, and I almost jump out of my skin.
Floyd | "Know that your living god is merciful."
Floyd |

Floyd | Haqikah hands me a sheet of PAPYRUS.  I take it with wildly shaking
Floyd | hands.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "badge" 		
	

Floyd | So it looks like I'm now a woman policeman.  I wonder if I outrank
Floyd | Forthright?
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate looks up from his shiny new badge.  "I want the Old Warren desk."
Floyd |
Floyd | Haqikah looks surprised, and the Phararoh's electric voice is silent.

Floyd |
Floyd | Should I SPEAK up or just WAIT quietly?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Pacian), "Your writing is, as ever, brilliantly witty." 	
	Pacian Um, thanks. :-) 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "papyrus" 		
	

Floyd | The papyrus bears writing in neat calligraphy:
Floyd |
Floyd | By Order of the Pharaoh:

Floyd | Miss Ivy Blissheart is hereby pardoned for her crimes and blasphemies.
Floyd | Her actions before this date must never be considered when judging her
Floyd | innocence or sanity.
Floyd |
Floyd | And then it's signed by Haqikah and stamped with wax.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Very well," the Pharaoh's voice says.  "You shall bring My justice to
Floyd | the destitute and filthy in their narrow streets."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate brushes his hair back from his eyes... and smiles.
Floyd |
Floyd | (Press space...)

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | They step out of the museum side by side - the young man in the
Floyd | bowler, leaning on his cane; the young woman in the battered jacket,
Floyd | her hat brim low over her eyes.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Our first case together," she says, "and we wrestle a mechanised
Floyd | squid and have an audience with the Pharaoh.  Is it always like this?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks thoughtful.  "Sometimes it's like this."
Floyd |
Floyd | "So... what now?"

Floyd |
Floyd | "Tea", he says.  "There'll be crime and mystery soon enough.  Before
Floyd | all that, we need a cup of tea."
Floyd |
Floyd | They walk to the motor car in silence - the only sounds their
Floyd | footsteps and the low murmur of the city.

Floyd |
Floyd | "Mine's with three sugars," she adds.
Floyd |
Floyd | *** CASE SOLVED, DETECTIVE ***
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, UNDO

Floyd | the last move, see your AWARDS, read about IVY, read about NATE, or
Floyd | QUIT?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "awards" 		
	

Floyd | Awards earned:
Floyd | -Flapper in Shining Armour - Ivy rescued Nate from the Chief
Floyd | Inspector!
Floyd | -Mollusc Mate - the squid lived!
Floyd | -Oh I Say - Ivy and Nate held hands!
Floyd |

Floyd | You earned 3/3 awards.
Floyd | -Unlocked Ivy's bio.
Floyd | -Unlocked Nate's bio.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, UNDO
Floyd | the last move, see your AWARDS, read about IVY, read about NATE, or

Floyd | QUIT?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Tea is a euphanism, isn't it?" 	
			Pacian says, "Tea is never a euphemism." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Taking back one turn: "papyrus".
Floyd |
Floyd | Pharaoh Exhibit
Floyd | This place is all marble pillars and soft lighting.  Most of the space

Floyd | is taken up by a low platform with the pharaoh's SARCOPHAGUS on it -
Floyd | which is hooked up to all sorts of MACHINERY and surrounded by
Floyd | half-naked SERVANTS.
Floyd |
Floyd | HAQIKAH stands between us and the pharaoh, looking properly serene and
Floyd | dignified.

Floyd |
Floyd | NATE's close by, clutching his cane.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "speak" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I clear my throat.  Everyone looks at me.
Floyd |
Floyd | I'm, uh, not really good at public speaking.  Graffiti is more my
Floyd | medium.  Okay, here goes.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Look, I know we're a right pair of misfits, but all we've ever tried
Floyd | to do is what we thought was right.  If we can help people who need
Floyd | help and don't often get it, then I think, you know, that'd be a real
Floyd | opportunity for us."
Floyd |
Floyd | My voice sounds really squeaky.  I swallow.  "And, you know, maybe

Floyd | some people who don't think the Pharaoh cares about them will, you
Floyd | know..."  I trail off.
Floyd |
Floyd | Haqikah raises an eyebrow.  At least Nate seems pleased with my little
Floyd | speech.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Very well," the Pharaoh's voice says.  "You shall bring My justice to
Floyd | the destitute and filthy in their narrow streets."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nate brushes his hair back from his eyes... and smiles.
Floyd |
Floyd | (Press space...)

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | They step out of the museum side by side - the young man in the
Floyd | bowler, leaning on his cane; the young woman in the battered jacket,
Floyd | her hat brim low over her eyes.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Our first case together," she says, "and we wrestle a mechanised
Floyd | squid and have an audience with the Pharaoh.  Is it always like this?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks thoughtful.  "Sometimes it's like this."
Floyd |
Floyd | "So... what now?"

Floyd |
Floyd | "Tea", he says.  "There'll be crime and mystery soon enough.  Before
Floyd | all that, we need a cup of tea."
Floyd |
Floyd | They walk to the motor car in silence - the only sounds their
Floyd | footsteps and the low murmur of the city.

Floyd |
Floyd | "Mine's with three sugars," she adds.
Floyd |
Floyd | *** CASE SOLVED, DETECTIVE ***
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, UNDO

Floyd | the last move, see your AWARDS, read about IVY, read about NATE, or
Floyd | QUIT?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga exclaims, "achievement unlocked!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Thank you for correcting my spelling. :)" 	
			Jacqueline says, "(Pacian)" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "ivy" 		
	

Floyd | Biographical records:
Floyd |

Floyd | Ivy Blissheart alias Silhouette
Floyd |
Floyd | Age:   25
Floyd | Father:    Unknown
Floyd | Mother:    Jessica Blissheart (whereabouts unknown)
Floyd | Education:

Floyd | Sister Hardlove's Home for Foundlings
Floyd | Qualifications:
Floyd | Apprenticeship in mechanical loom use and maintenance
Floyd | Employment:
Floyd | Factory girl, Thompson's Ornithopters
Floyd | Notable Skills:

Floyd | Consummate artist in a variety of old and new media.
Floyd | Expert at understanding and manipulating household and industrial
Floyd | machinery.
Floyd | Self-taught locksmith.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, UNDO

Floyd | the last move, see your AWARDS, read about IVY, read about NATE, or
Floyd | QUIT?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "nate" 		
	

Floyd | Biographical records:
Floyd |
Floyd | Inspector Nathaniel Walker
Floyd |
Floyd | Age:   23
Floyd | Father:    Charles Richmond (deceased)

Floyd | Mother:    Olivia Richmond nee Walker (deceased)
Floyd | Education:
Floyd | Excelsior Grammar School
Floyd | Oldchester University
Floyd | Qualifications:
Floyd | Bachelor's Degree in the Natural Sciences (with Distinction)

Floyd | Employment:
Floyd | Detective, Oldchester C.I.D.
Floyd | Notable Skills:
Floyd | Expert criminologist with considerable knowledge of a wide variety of
Floyd | relevant disciplines.
Floyd | Classically trained pianist.

Floyd | Competition fencer (retired).
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, UNDO
Floyd | the last move, see your AWARDS, read about IVY, read about NATE, or
Floyd | QUIT?
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		maga says (to Pacian), "nice work" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I guess you're the author and would know, but 'three sugars' to me, combined with all the sexual tension inherent between the two characters? Well, I'd suspect three sugars in her 'tea' means it's going to be a long night." 	
			Jacqueline says, "But that's just me being silly, I guess." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Pacian), "Yes, this was a very fun morning." 	
			Pacian says, "I don't want to say that anyone's interpretation fo things is wrong." 	
			maga says (to Jacq), "the euphemism you're looking for is 'taking tea with the parson'" 	
			Jacqueline raises an eyebrow. "See?" 	
			Pacian says, "You guys are opening my eyes." 	
			Taleslinger says, "I'll never read DW "I need to make tea first" line the same way again." 	
			Fang asks (of maga), "how does that work?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Taleslinger), "hahaha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Man, I could really go for some tea myself..." 	
	Jacqueline waves and makes an isquiesque departure for home. 		
	</Jacqueline> I really need to dedicate more time toward working on becoming a lithe-yet-brooding martial artist who can leap from crag to crag like a mountain goat. 		Jacqueline says, "Okay, just kidding" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Pacian), "Thanks for stopping in!" 	
			Pacian says, "My pleasure." 	
			Jacqueline says, "You are welcome any week, of course, but we always like it when the author attends." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Next week we'll be playing Varkana, and Maryam Gouseh-Forgeot has already agreed to be here, so yay." 	
			Taleslinger says (to pacian), "Yeah, great game, teh bits I say" 	
			Taleslinger says (to Jacqueline), "What a name" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "What name? Maryam Gouseh-Forgeot?" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Yes" 	
			inky says, "it's easy to forgeot" 	
			Jacqueline says, "And oops, I spelled it wrong. I thought I might have." 	
			Jacqueline says, "It's Gousheh-Forgeot" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Anyway, great game, everyone. And we finished in under 2 hours. Go us!" 	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Varkana by Maryam Gousheh-Forgeot
As played on ifMUD on February 6, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Varkana, written by Maryam Gousheh-Forgeot. Varkana was originally released as part of the 2007 Interactive Fiction Competition, where it took sixth place. It went on to be nominated for a Best Individual PC Xyzzy Award, and won a Xyzzy for Best Setting. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load varkana" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't tarry, Nivanen, I cannot hold for long."
Floyd |
Floyd | Thus you urge your good friend to consider climbing down from your
Floyd | hands as soon as possible, as your fingers which you've hooked
Floyd | together to make her a foothold are beginning to ache. You're standing
Floyd | on a narrow ledge on top of a a brick wall, which is overshadowed by
Floyd | the higher stone wall of the Royal Nest. Your quickly-assembled plan
Floyd | to peek into the hangar has gone well so far. You found the proper
Floyd | spot just in time...
Floyd |
Floyd | [Picture number 3 here.]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Not long ago, couriers brought news of a team of ambassadors being
Floyd | sent from the distant land of Ashtarta, in order to extend
Floyd | relationships with your fortified hometown of Arg Varkana. That
Floyd | sounded like good news; Ashtartans are advancing in many fields (and
Floyd | in territory, you pondered cautiously) and so maybe your secluded
Floyd | mountainous city-state, which is known only for its wine and
Floyd | pistachios, could benefit from good relations with them.
Floyd |
Floyd | Everything would have been going normally if it wasn't for a
Floyd | conversation with Behzaad, your bookcrafting mentor. Last night at the
Floyd | dining hall he sat by you and gave you a task; your final task of
Floyd | apprenticeship, as he oddly called it: to repair an old book of poetry
Floyd | which is currently being held in the museum.
Floyd |
Floyd | Before leaving the table, Behzaad gravely added that you'd better hide
Floyd | the book from the Ember order of Ashtartan scholars. They would want
Floyd | it at any price, especially in its current damaged state.
Floyd |
Floyd | Enjoying your summer repose, you didn't give priority to his request,
Floyd | despite having heard ominous rumors of the diligent scholars and their
Floyd | disdain for law... until this evening, when to your amazement you
Floyd | heard news of Behzaad's departure from the town. However, before you
Floyd | could make up your mind what to do, the ambassadors' forthcoming
Floyd | arrival was announced. A party of your town's officials prepared to go
Floyd | and greet them in the Royal Nest where their vehicles had landed.
Floyd |
Floyd | You finally decided to get the book at once, but by then it was too
Floyd | late; the museum building was already closed. Your friend Nivanen
Floyd | suggested that you check to see whether or not there were any Ember
Floyd | scholars among the guests in the first place, as it is said that they
Floyd | are recognizable by the grey and red medallions they proudly wear
Floyd | around their necks. So the two of you set out to find a good vantage
Floyd | point from which to survey the guests before they go through the
Floyd | welcoming procedure and are guided to their lodging for the night...
Floyd |
Floyd | Varkana
Floyd | A discreet pursuit in Arg Varkana by Maryam Gousheh-Forgeot
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 070930 / Inform 7 build 4X60 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/11N)
Floyd |
Floyd | Royal Nest's storeroom (on the ledge)
Floyd | The Royal Nest is the only public nest in Arg Varkana. It has
Floyd | facilities to house all kinds of common flying beasts as well as
Floyd | adequate tools to check and repair a range of mechanical vehicles.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're currently in a storeroom of the Nest, standing on top of a
Floyd | brick wall. You're holding Nivanen's unbooted foot in your cupped
Floyd | hands, providing her a leg up while she tries to peek over the stone
Floyd | wall beyond you.
Floyd |
Floyd | A ladder leads down to the solid ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Nivanen here.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x foot" 		
	

Floyd | Her foot is clean and dry. A miracle, considering the warm,
Floyd | out-of-season boots she's been wearing.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "untie boot" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot move while supporting Nivanen's weight. You should ask her
Floyd | to get off first.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x outfit" 		
	

Floyd | You're wearing a green tunic with a pair of tight brown breeches and
Floyd | soft leather boots.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x Nivanen" 		
	

Floyd | Your good friend is... heavy for you, but her lack of vertigo is an
Floyd | advantage. Better to have her up there than you.
Floyd |

		Nitku says, "Ah, I remember now being slightly disturbed by the -nen ending" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "nivanen, see anything?" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		DavidW asks, "Does -nen mean something?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "talk to nivanen" 		
	

Floyd | "Hmm I'm not sure, but maybe I'll need your help to climb a bit
Floyd | higher. Anyways, tell me to look whenever you're ready, ok?"
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "Nivanen, look" 		
	

Floyd | You ask your friend to examine what's going on beyond the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nivanen's unbooted foot presses on your hands as she adjusts her body
Floyd | to get a better view of the hangar. As a town guard who patrols
Floyd | battlements and walks along the walls on a daily basis, she has no
Floyd | problem with heights. And for the same reason, she's in no hurry to
Floyd | get down; she's fascinated by the sight before her.
Floyd |
Floyd | She excitedly reports seeing one large vessel, the likes of which has
Floyd | never landed here before. But she can't see anything else because
Floyd | she's not high enough.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "lift nivanen" 		
	

Floyd | You gather your force and pull your hooked hands up, allowing Nivanen
Floyd | to quickly stabilize her elbows on the stone wall and get a better
Floyd | view.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the edge of the wall you're standing on under your soft boots
Floyd | and the sensation sends a shiver up to your legs. You try not to think
Floyd | of your vertigo, and press your body harder against the ivy on the
Floyd | wall. The leaves give you a false sense of security,  enough to keep
Floyd | your head from turning.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |

		Nitku says (to DW), "Not as such, but it gives the name a very typical Finnish surname form" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Three points for inky!" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "Nivanen, x vessel" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		Nitku says, "So it looks very strangely out of place to me" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nivanen, look" 		
	

Floyd | Nivanen reports that she now sees two smaller one-man vehicles before
Floyd | the large one she could see earlier. She describes their models and
Floyd | estimates their prices. You grind your teeth...
Floyd |
Floyd | Feeling your impatience, she quickly adds that there are eight
Floyd | Ashtartans, six men and two women, and one man is obviously their
Floyd | chief. Before them stand the Argbaan and High Priest and a few more
Floyd | officials. After a pause, she gladly adds that there's no one wearing
Floyd | an Ember medallion there.
Floyd |
Floyd | "If you want to know more about something, just ask me about it," she
Floyd | says merrily. "Otherwise I'm ready to get off."
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen about book" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the bookshelves, the old books, the poem book or
Floyd | the books?
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask Nivanen about High Priest" 		
	

Floyd | "He's not smiling at all," she chuckles, "I bet he's still bitter
Floyd | about Ashtartan mythology's inadequate respect for our benevolent
Floyd | spirits."
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask Nivanen about Ember medallion" 		
	

Floyd | "Can't define all the ranks and the badges from this distance... But
Floyd | I'm sure no one's wearing an Ember medallion around his or her neck."
Floyd |

		
	Maryam says, "to Nitku "No, the -nen has no meaning in her name."" 		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask Nivanen about chief" 		
	

Floyd | "He's older than the rest and is wearing more medals and insignia."
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "hmm i hate those multiple-object response" 	
	inky asks, "nivanen about poetry book" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen about poetry book" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask Nivanen about Argbaan" 		
	

Floyd | "I didn't quite expect the Argbaan herself to be here. Lady Atossa is
Floyd | mostly listening as the others do the talking."
Floyd |

		DavidW says, "hm. I'm going to have trouble following this. Too many things I'm unfamiliar with." 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask Nivanen about Lady Atossa" 		
	

Floyd | "I didn't quite expect the Argbaan herself to be here. Lady Atossa is
Floyd | mostly listening as the others do the talking."
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "It is a magical new world, David." 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "well, I have trouble when there's this much that's new." 	
			Thelas asks, "Should I know what all these people are already (the ones in-game, I mean)?" 	
			Jacqueline nods. 	
			Jacqueline says, "No, you're being introduced to them." 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask Nivanen about vessel" 		
	

Floyd | "Magnificent craftsmanship. No wonder they arrived so early."
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask Nivanen about vehicles" 		
	

Floyd | "Magnificent craftsmanship. No wonder they arrived so early."
Floyd |

		DavidW says, "I've completely missed what the deal with an 'Ember medallion' is." 	
			Jacqueline says, "You are, I think, supposed to feel a bit overwhelmed, just like the main character." 	
			Touchy says, "DavidW the scholar dudes wear them" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask Nivanen about vertigo" 		smartgenes says, "x breeches" 	
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "and they are the ones out for the book we're supposed to hide" 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "Which I'm also confused about." 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask Nivanen about women. ask Nivanen about men." 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "floyd x breecnhes" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x breeches" 		
	

Floyd | You're wearing a green tunic with a pair of tight brown breeches and
Floyd | soft leather boots.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Nivanen about spirits" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen about women" 		Jacqueline says, "Yeah. We need to watch out for the ember medallion guy because our mentor told us they'd be out for a very important book." 	
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | "The ambassadors are well dressed, in gold-embroidered uniforms. And
Floyd | they're all tall, warrior type, good-looking and smiling..." She
Floyd | prattles on about the fact that she can't wait to meet them in person
Floyd | tomorrow but you remind her angrily that that's not why you're
Floyd | supporting her weight down here.
Floyd |

		Touchy says (to DavidW), "Apparently our master had some great insight but only told us to get it..." 	
			smartgenes says, "huh, how do i do a command myself again" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask Nivanen about uniforms" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		inky says, "type f command" 	
			DavidW asks, "But is a medallion a sign of a 'good guy' or 'bad guy'? And what are the sides in the conflict?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "Well, it wouldn't have been much of a game for us if our master went on the adventure." 	
			DavidW says, "I can't do much without having at least the basics down firmly." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Hm. Why is there no reply." 	
			Touchy says (to DavidW), "We're supposed to find out as we go along. Possibly with a nasty twist at some point." 	
			Thelas says, "I think medallions are a sign of a "not-the-same-side-as-us" guy." 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Well, we're a small town person who's just as overwhelmed about the visitors." 	
			Jacqueline says, "It's part of relating to the PC, I think." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Royal Nest's storeroom (on the ledge)
Floyd | You're currently in a storeroom of the Nest, standing on top of a
Floyd | brick wall. A ladder leads down to the solid ground. The floor is far
Floyd | below; the thought makes your head turn.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Nivanen here.
Floyd |

		DavidW says (to Touchy), "But I haven't been able to read the last 20 paragraphs. It's gone by very fast." 	
			Touchy says, "Anyway, I say we get down there and figure out how to get the book tomorrow." 	
	Nzyr says, "...Floud Nivanen, listen" 		Jacqueline asks, "Okay, can we pause for a moment?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Since there's been a lot of text?" 	
			Nzyr says, "Whoops." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Let everyone catch up?" 	
			Touchy says, "sure I need to get some more eaties anyway" 	
			Thelas says, "Sorry" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Nzyr&Thelas), "No worries." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sometimes we pause... there was that huge text dump at the beginning." 	
			smartgenes says, "the Emer guys are distinguished guests" 	
			smartgenes says, "ember" 	
			mjsousa exclaims, "I'm still on the opening paragraph!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah, a few people people trying to catch up. Let us know when you're ready, Mike." 	
			mjsousa says, "Phew, thanks... all set." 	
			Maryam says, "Does anyone need a summary? If my memory serves, maybe I could help." 	
			MikeG asks, "I got from the opening text that the Ember scholars want the book. I didn't understand why 'in its current damaged state' was relevent. Why would it be bad for them to get the book?" 	
			inky says, "we don't know" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Maryam), "I think a couple people could use a quick summary, sure." 	
			MikeG says, "Oh good...at least it isn't just me. :0" 	
			Touchy says, "Yeah, I took it like it's some sort of magical book that will unlook powers when repaired or whatever...some Myst-ish stuff." 	
			mjsousa says, "Yup, summary would be good." 	
			DavidW says, "I'm a bit lost." 	
			smartgenes says, "yeah they must be bad guys as we need to hide the book from them" 	
			inky says, "basically we are a bookmaker in a town that is being encroached on by foreign political powers" 	
			inky says, "political/cultural, since there's also some religious thing going on" 	
			Otto asks, "It could have helped if you have played the prequel to this game... haven't you?" 	
			DavidW asks, "There's a prequel?" 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Otto), "What?" 	
			Otto says, "Sorry, just joking, this is indeed the first game :)" 	
			Jacqueline says, "You are kidding - heh. Yeah." 	
			Jacqueline shakes her fist playfully at Otto. 	
			Maryam says, "Ok. In brief, you work in the library, repairing books. There's news of a couple of ambassadors arriving in town. Your teacher/master tells you to hide a certain book, and then flees the town." 	
			smartgenes says, "also we need to repair the book" 	
			DavidW says, "I thought the game said 'museum', not 'library'." 	
			Maryam says, "(Hide the book from certain scholars - Ember scholars - who belong to that foreign land)." 	
			Otto says, "if I remember well, it's a library in a museum, or something like that" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, the book is currently in a museum, but I think we work at the library a lot." 	
			Touchy asks, "Are we playing or making up a game from memories?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "So... are we ready to keep going?" 	
			DavidW says, "I guess." 	
			smartgenes says, "the book is in the museum, but we work somewhere else" 	
			MikeG says, "I'm good." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay then. Continue playing, folks." 	
			Otto says, "basically, you are working among scholars who are preserving ancient lores, and you must take care the ambassy don't take advantage of this traver to steal hidden traditions" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Thanks for the pause!" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Maryam), "And thanks for the summary!" 	
			Maryam says, "You're welcome." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "nivana, get down" 		
	

Floyd | You seem to want to talk to someone, but I can't see whom.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot move while supporting Nivanen's weight. You should ask her
Floyd | to get off first.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nivanen, get down" 		
	

Floyd | Light and agile, she descends and secures both her feet on the ledge,
Floyd | then looks up to you and grins. You unravel your fingers. Your joints
Floyd | are red and aching. Ninaven climbs down the ladder with an attempt to
Floyd | complain that you wasted her time with your worries, and she has
Floyd | better things to do with her free time.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by two points.]
Floyd |

		Touchy flicks his tongue at inky. 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x ladder" 		
	

Floyd | It's the wooden ladder you two used to conquer the brick wall.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x wall" 		
	

Floyd | The stone wall of the hangar has been built recently. It's very high.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "f x ivy" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x ivy" 		
	

Floyd | The ivy has climbed the wall, even higher than you. It's probably
Floyd | grown from a damp crack on the floor somewhere.
Floyd |

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Royal Nest's storeroom (on the ledge)
Floyd | You're currently in a storeroom of the Nest, standing on top of a
Floyd | brick wall. A ladder leads down to the solid ground. The floor is far
Floyd | below; the thought makes your head turn.
Floyd |

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb ivy" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get ivy" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Royal Nest's storeroom
Floyd | You're now standing on the Royal Nest's storeroom. This is a large
Floyd | room filled with sacks of animal food that occupy the shelves. They
Floyd | range from minerals and grains to insects and dried meat and bones

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | suited for various flying beasts. The storeroom's door is shut, but
Floyd | the trapdoor from which you came in is wide open.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nivanen reaches for her boot which she had removed before climbing on
Floyd | your hands and puts it back on. Rasha, her cat, comes out from a
Floyd | corner and turns around her. His huge green eyes meet yours and widen,
Floyd | then he jumps down the trapdoor and disappears.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a trapdoor and Nivanen here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You carefully climb down to the darkness of the tunnel and wait for
Floyd | your friend to lock the trapdoor and light her torch. You walk for a
Floyd | short while until you reach an exit opening up to the fresh night air.
Floyd | You catch a glimpse of Nivanen's cat running off as you climb out of
Floyd | the tunnel.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cargo terrace (Royal Nest)
Floyd | The cargo terrace is a moderately sized platform for temporarily
Floyd | storing all kinds of shipments that arrive or are waiting to be sent
Floyd | by air. Chariots and wheels and strapped packs line the wall, used to
Floyd | load or unload heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a trapdoor on the floor, and a path to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nivanen extinguishes her torch and closes the trapdoor behind you.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hmpf, sry" 	
			DavidW says, "um" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Royal Nest's storeroom
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Examine shelves" 		
	

Floyd | Various sacks of animal food occupy the shelves. They're used for
Floyd | feeding the winged beasts who carry people and deliver shipments.
Floyd | Their smell is somewhat overwhelming. You want to get away from this
Floyd | place as soon as possible.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "I don't think that matters." 	
			Jacqueline says, "that we went two rooms on accident" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x food" 		
	

Floyd | Various sacks of animal food occupy the shelves. They're used for
Floyd | feeding the winged beasts who carry people and deliver shipments.
Floyd | Their smell is somewhat overwhelming. You want to get away from this
Floyd | place as soon as possible.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x door. x trapdoor." 		
	

Floyd | The room's door is shut and securely locked. Probably in attempt to
Floyd | keep people like you out.
Floyd |
Floyd | The trapdoor on the floor leads to a network of corridors which
Floyd | connects underground workshops and provides secondary accesss to many
Floyd | chambers in the Nest.
Floyd |

		DavidW asks, "Do we need to go down again?" 	
			Touchy says, "oooh sneaky" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think we might." 	
			Touchy says, "yeah, probably" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Take food" 		
	

Floyd | "You can't be serious. They stink!" Nivanen says with a scowl.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "I tested this game, but my memory of it is not too great. Except on puzzles, so I'll keep my mouth shut on those." 	
			DavidW says, "Unless there's a screwdriver hiding amongst the food, we should leave." 	
			smartgenes says, "please do jacqueline" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully climb down to the darkness of the tunnel and wait for
Floyd | your friend to lock the trapdoor and light her torch. You walk for a
Floyd | short while until you reach an exit opening up to the fresh night air.
Floyd | You catch a glimpse of Nivanen's cat running off as you climb out of
Floyd | the tunnel.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cargo terrace (Royal Nest)
Floyd | The cargo terrace is a moderately sized platform for temporarily
Floyd | storing all kinds of shipments that arrive or are waiting to be sent
Floyd | by air. Chariots and wheels and strapped packs line the wall, used to
Floyd | load or unload heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a trapdoor on the floor, and a path to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nivanen extinguishes her torch and closes the trapdoor behind you.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bridge
Floyd | You walk on until you reach a bridge, in the middle of which you pause
Floyd | to catch your breath. The old brick bridge overlooks a small market.
Floyd | Behind you, on a pedestal made out of the same clay bricks as the
Floyd | bridge, a flame burns steadily in a big metal bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path continues to the east, and the cargo terrace is to the
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'll go and put the keys back from where I took them. Goodnight...
Floyd | see you tomorrow." Nivanen says, yawning, and walks away.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x flame" 		
	

Floyd | Half asleep, you continue along the road to your home. You finally
Floyd | open the door and stumble in. You can't tell how long you've been
Floyd | walking, but it doesn't matter now. Shortly after, you get into your
Floyd | bed and instantly drift into a heavy sleep...
Floyd |
Floyd | You rest soundly in your warm bed all through the night, until the
Floyd | light of the late morning awakens you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bedroom (on the bed)
Floyd | Sitting on your bed, you stretch your limbs and yawn, inhaling the
Floyd | fresh mountain air which is entering your sunny room from the window
Floyd | which you left open last night. The breeze is cool, tempting you to
Floyd | crawl back under your warm bedsheet, but the sunlight's warmth on your
Floyd | skin is equally inviting.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your room is cozy and comfortable with meticulously selected furniture
Floyd | and decoration. A mirrored dresser is placed near the open window,
Floyd | with a small marble basin and a pitcher next to it. And at the foot of
Floyd | your bed there is a chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		inky says, "whoops, sorry" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		DavidW says, "ugh. We keep moving before I can finish reading." 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Bridge
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x flame" 		
	

Floyd | An odorless oil burns neatly in the massive metal bowl. You watch with
Floyd | pleasure as the flame casts a warm light on your surroundings.
Floyd | Although more difficult to maintain, in Arg Varkana people prefer
Floyd | flames to glow orbs. You're no exception.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you watch you notice a feather on the floor, glittering in the warm
Floyd | light.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by two points.]
Floyd |

		Thelas says, "Wait, that was actually useful? I am surprised." 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "take feather" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x it" 		
	

Floyd | A nice red feather with a firm shaft. It's likely from a goknous, the
Floyd | rare exquisite courier bird.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says (to DW), "We ... could ... make you the driver." 	
			Maryam says, "optional" 	
			inky says, "I was skipping ahead because IIRC this is all a prequel" 	
			inky says, "or a prelude or whatever" 	
			smartgenes says, "we just need one person for directions i think" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Agree on this channel before we move to a new room." 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "I don't think I'd be a good driver for this game." 	
			Thelas says, "f look" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Bridge
Floyd | The old brick bridge overlooks a small market. Behind you, on a
Floyd | pedestal made out of the same clay bricks as the bridge, a flame burns
Floyd | steadily in a big metal bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path continues to the east, and the cargo terrace is to the
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "I don't think we so much need a driver as just to agree before we change locales is all." 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Hi Elli!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pedestal" 		
	

Floyd | It's made out of the bridge itself; a round platform of brick. It
Floyd | supports a fire bowl in which a flame burns at night.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x market. x bricks." 		
	

Floyd | A few stalls and carts form a small market down below. A nice place
Floyd | for shopping for foodstuffs, if you're not after a wide variety.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get bowl" 		
	

Floyd | The heat is intense - you can tell without burning your hands.
Floyd |

		Ellison says, "hey hey" 	
			Nzyr says, "Hi" 	
			Jacqueline says, "The whole agreeing before we move thing will be pretty important, I think, as there's a fairly big map to explore." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a feather
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "OK, I think we can move on." 	
			DavidW says, "yeah" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Which, hrm. It might be good for someone to map. Maryam, do you have a map uploaded somewhere, per chance?" 	
			smartgenes says, "um i was mapping.." 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Mike), "Good with moving on?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to smartgenes), "Oooh! Great." 	
			mjsousa says, "Yup" 	
			MikeG says, "Yes" 	
			Jacqueline says, "You mapping is better (less-spoilery) than having the whole map at once. Thanks." 	
			Maryam says, "No, but I can upload it. A minute please." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, we have two mikes!" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Okay, let's go. E?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Half asleep, you continue along the road to your home. You finally
Floyd | open the door and stumble in. You can't tell how long you've been
Floyd | walking, but it doesn't matter now. Shortly after, you get into your
Floyd | bed and instantly drift into a heavy sleep...
Floyd |
Floyd | You rest soundly in your warm bed all through the night, until the
Floyd | light of the late morning awakens you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bedroom (on the bed)
Floyd | Sitting on your bed, you stretch your limbs and yawn, inhaling the
Floyd | fresh mountain air which is entering your sunny room from the window
Floyd | which you left open last night. The breeze is cool, tempting you to
Floyd | crawl back under your warm bedsheet, but the sunlight's warmth on your
Floyd | skin is equally inviting.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your room is cozy and comfortable with meticulously selected furniture
Floyd | and decoration. A mirrored dresser is placed near the open window,
Floyd | with a small marble basin and a pitcher next to it. And at the foot of
Floyd | your bed there is a chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the north.
Floyd |

		mjsousa says, "saves typing..." 	
			Nzyr asks, "NW?" 	
			Alex says (to Nzyr), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that nw is an abbreviation of northwest." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x chest" 		
	

Floyd | It's a dark rusty metal chest containing your treasured clothes.
Floyd |

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | You lazily get out of your bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | The chest contains some clean clothes. You rummage a bit until you
Floyd | select an outfit. Once you have changed your clothes, you close the
Floyd | chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're now wearing a maroon leather top and pants. A nice gift from
Floyd | Bastovaan, the old beast tamer.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x bed. x sheet. x window. smell. listen. x dresser. x basin. x pitcher. close window. i." 		
	

Floyd | A wooden bed with extra warm sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wooden bed with extra warm sheets.
Floyd |
Floyd | The large window opens to a quiet section of the vineyard below, lined
Floyd | by a stone sidewalk and flanked by a wall. The mountains can be seen
Floyd | under the deep blue sky, shining with an almost unearthly splendor
Floyd | under the sun. Among the vines you see Rasha, your friend's cat.
Floyd |
Floyd | You smell nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a faded gurgling of water along with distant, almost non
Floyd | existent, sound of people working and occasionally the heavy stuff
Floyd | being moved.
Floyd |
Floyd | A lacquered wooden dresser with a mirror and a single drawer which is
Floyd | currently closed. It's a gift from your father's carpenter friend,
Floyd | which you didn't have the heart to leave behind when moved to your
Floyd | private quarters.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small white stone basin is installed on a protrusion from the wall.
Floyd | Next to it there's a pitcher filled with water you use to wash your
Floyd | face and hands. For a real watery experience however, you'd go to a
Floyd | bath hall and pool not far from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The heavy pewter pitcher is filled with water you pour into the basin
Floyd | to wash your face and hands - your small cherished luxury.
Floyd |
Floyd | You prefer to leave it open.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |   a feather
Floyd |

		
	DavidW [expetive] 		Touchy says (to Thelas), "Please stop that." 	
			DavidW says, "I think I'm done." 	
	DavidW has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Thelas asks, "you mean stop examining everything or stop doing it all at once?" 	
			Nzyr says, "Please don't type so many commands at once..." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Thelas), "Yeah, do it one command at a time, please." 	
			Thelas says, "sorry" 	
			Jacqueline says, "It's hard to follow." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Thelas), "No worries - thanks. :)" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "open dresser" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can open.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "It's a bit different, playing in a crowd." 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "open drawer" 		
	

Floyd | You open the drawer, revealing a comb and some jewelry.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "take all from drawer" 		
	

Floyd | comb: You comb your hair a bit. When satisfied, you put it back in
Floyd | place.
Floyd | jewelry: Taken.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "wash hands" 		
	

Floyd | You tilt the heavy pitcher a bit and wash your face and hands with the
Floyd | sparkling water. You feel refreshed. The water slowly drains from the
Floyd | basin.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "And today it rather is like a crowd. Lots of people here!" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x jewlery" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "[LINK] (It contains no spoilers, so no worries)." 	
	smartgenes says, "there was a cat somehwere among all that" 		Jacqueline says, "Ah, excellent. Thanks!" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x jewelry" 		
	

Floyd | Your jewelry include armbands, a torc, hairpins and earrings that
Floyd | usually accompany you during the day.
Floyd |
Floyd | Unless given to someone else before death, a person and their jewelry
Floyd | are usually buried together. Wearing them is more a custom than a
Floyd | personal choice. Gladly, you have nothing against it.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "wear jewlery" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "oops jewelry" 		
	

Floyd | You put on the jewelry.
Floyd |

		
	Maryam Yes, there's a grumpy cat wandering about. 		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x Rasha" 		
	

Floyd | Rasha is the cat of your friend Nivanen. He's fat with thick yellow
Floyd | fur.
Floyd |

		mjsousa says, "Cool, map..." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look in mirror" 		
	

Floyd | It's a nice mirror with a wooden frame.
Floyd |
Floyd | Chiselled face, wavy hair, a bit suntanned... yes, that's you. You are
Floyd | wearing a maroon leather top and pants. A nice gift from Bastovaan,
Floyd | the old beast tamer.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "huh i''m confused about the jewelry thing" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "oh?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "How so?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You are Farahnaaz; a slender, long-haired bookcrafter who is almost at
Floyd | the end of her apprenticeship course.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pet cat" 		
	

Floyd | You can't reach into Vineyard.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "how did oops put it on" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Because he'd misspelled it." 	
			Jacqueline says, "So oops corrected the misspelling" 	
			smartgenes says, "ah" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x cat" 		
	

Floyd | Rasha is the cat of your friend Nivanen. He's fat with thick yellow
Floyd | fur.
Floyd |

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "pet cat" 		
	

Floyd | You can't reach into Vineyard.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Hm... I'm not sure what that's about." 	
	Maryam says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | The large window opens to a quiet section of the vineyard below, lined
Floyd | by a stone sidewalk and flanked by a wall. The mountains can be seen
Floyd | under the deep blue sky, shining with an almost unearthly splendor
Floyd | under the sun. Among the vines you see Rasha, your friend's cat.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Oho" 	
			Jacqueline says, "That would be why!" 	
			Maryam says, "Hehe." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Maryam), "Thank you." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "call rasha" 		
	

Floyd | You can't reach into Vineyard.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "That would be why not to examine a ton of stuff at once..." 	
			Jacqueline nods. 	
			Jacqueline asks, "So, are we good here? Can we go somewhere? Or do we have more to do here?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look behind dresser" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to look.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x mountains" 		
	

Floyd | The peaks are snow-capped for all four seasons. The rocks change color
Floyd | from gray-blue and purple-violet to amber depending on the weather and
Floyd | sunlight.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x rocks" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x vines" 		
	

Floyd | It's a small section of the semi-famous vineyards of Arg Varkana, a
Floyd | source of tiny ruby grapes, wine, vinegar, raisins and sweet syrup all
Floyd | to consume as well as to export and exchange.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x sky" 		
	

Floyd | It's a sunny day, and the sky is a clear deep blue.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "Maybe we should climb through the window? :)" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "climb through window" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "exit window" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to exit.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "go window" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Yeah, I don't think that works. heh" 	
			MikeG says, "I guess not." 	
			smartgenes says, "just north then" 	
			Otto asks, "; why not using the door?" 	
			MikeG says, "I'm ready to move on." 	
			mjsousa says, "onward..." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Open door" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Maryam says (to Floyd), "north" 		
	

Floyd | You find and pick up your backpack from a corner and leave your room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		Otto says, ".floyd x door" 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Otto), "This is interactive fiction. Who uses a door?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "(Kidding)" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x park" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	maga arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x trees" 		
	

Floyd | It's the house of an old surgeon and his wife. You see them often, but
Floyd | you have never seen much of their house due to the walls and the
Floyd | ancient trees that surround it.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x walls" 		
	

Floyd | It's the house of an old surgeon and his wife. You see them often, but
Floyd | you have never seen much of their house due to the walls and the
Floyd | ancient trees that surround it.
Floyd |

		Ellison says, "hey maga" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x stairs" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the stairs.
Floyd |

		maga says, "ey oop" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "climb a tree just for laughs" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "look in backpack" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hey maga" 	
			smartgenes asks, "do we still have the feather?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |   a feather
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Open backpack" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "Hey, someone stole our backpack." 	
			Nzyr asks, "Didn't we pick up a backpack?" 	
			smartgenes asks, "when did we have backpack?" 	
			mjsousa asks, "thought we did... cat take it?" 	
			Touchy says, "It was an invisible backpack, you could neither find it nor examine it and you can't now." 	
	Bert goes home. 		
	Bert has disconnected. 		Touchy says, "But all our stuff is in it I assume." 	
			smartgenes says, "all of our stuff being a feather" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Hm. yeah. There was a backpack." 	
			Touchy says (to smartgenes), "Would you want to carry a feather without a backpack? Didn't think so." 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Maryam), "Any ideas?" 	
			Nzyr says, "Maybe everything is in the feather" 	
			smartgenes asks, "go se and get the cat?" 	
			MikeG says, "We should interrogate the cat in the vineyard." 	
			Touchy asks, "Can we go e?" 	
			Maryam says, "It's your inventory. Sorry, I think I should have clarified it." 	
			Touchy says, "Fine se is good to." 	
			smartgenes asks, "is this maryam's gamre?" 	
			Nzyr says, "Ah, that makes sense." 	
			Jacqueline says (to smartgenes), "Yes." 	
			Touchy says (to smartgenes), "So go easy on the criticism. heh" 	
			smartgenes says, "but i like making girls cry" 	
			smartgenes says, "come on let's go stroke the cat" 	
			Maryam says, "Hehe my first game, but I learn, so go on." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The vineyard itself is in a pretty irregular shape. It continues
Floyd | between the nearby houses and buildings within the reach of many
Floyd | people from where they live and work. Narrow stone pathways mark the
Floyd | main paths. At this end the vines, you think gladly, come near your
Floyd | room's window; as if only to please the sole resident there.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha, your friend's cat, sitting and relaxing here.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "pet cat" 		
	

Floyd | He pulls back his head and raises a clawed paw in order to defend
Floyd | himself if need be. You can't help but to snarl at him, which only
Floyd | proves his point.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "it's one of those pathways that annoy mappers" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Tickle cat with feather" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x oil" 		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x oil" 		Jacqueline says, "Yeah... we have a map now, so looking at it, I see what you mean." 	
	

Floyd | Some drops of liquid which you identify as oil form a visible trail to
Floyd | the east. The other end of the trail is hard to make out, as the oil
Floyd | seems to have ceased dripping after a while.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some drops of liquid which you identify as oil form a visible trail to
Floyd | the east. The other end of the trail is hard to make out, as the oil
Floyd | seems to have ceased dripping after a while.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "you can do all the predictions in the world, then someone thinks of tickle cat with feather" 	
			smartgenes says, "i'm still mapping just for kicks" 	
			Nzyr says, "Well..." 	
			Maryam says, "Hahaha, true. Or implement something that no one will ever try." 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "dip feather in oil" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "yeah, I don't really like maps all that much. They are like dialogue options they make me act systematic." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x pavilion" 		
	

Floyd | Nice, leafy pavilions.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "i kinda like them.. that feeling of unloocking new locations" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x cat" 		maga says, "have you ever *tried* tickling a cat with a feather? you'll come away with no feather and scratches on your hands" 	
			maga says, "cats like feathers" 	
	

Floyd | Rasha is the cat of your friend Nivanen. He's fat with thick yellow
Floyd | fur.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "fat cat" 	
			Touchy says, "I would like to follow the trail of oil." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "rasha, hello" 		
	

Floyd | He turns his short ears a bit, but otherwise ignores you.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "Correction, cats like the meaty end of feathers." 	
			Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
			MikeG says, "I agree we should follow the oil." 	
			smartgenes asks, "what happened to the pitcher of water?" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "East" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Eastern cliffside
Floyd | Near the brink of the cliff the vines grow scarcer but more unruly and
Floyd | are gradually replaced with wild herbs. Before the brink there's a
Floyd | circular landing platform.
Floyd |
Floyd | Under the cliff you can see a narrow section of the town ending at one
Floyd | of the minor town gates. Beyond the gate, and far below, lies the
Floyd | eastern meadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the west.
Floyd |

		Otto says (to maryam), "Next time, implement a Goknous, and try to tickle it with some cat's fur..." 	
			Ellison says, "granted, I haven't been paying a lot of attention and don't know what we're trying to do with the cat, but maybe we could throw the feather. a weirdly falling feather seems like something that might trip a cat out." 	
			smartgenes says, "the feather may be a red herring if it is part of the prelude" 	
			smartgenes says, "where is the landing platform is it just this location" 	
			Nzyr asks, "What about the pitcher?" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x platform" 		
	

Floyd | A conventional landing spot for landing hawks, drakes, or - if from a
Floyd | Sarvegnian community or something similar - airborn vehicles. It's
Floyd | made from stone, and is circular, measuring about four meters in
Floyd | diameter. Three crystalline glow orbs are inlaid within its brim to
Floyd | make it recognizable at night.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some of the wild herbs around the platform are burnt. From those and
Floyd | the fresh oil stains you conclude someone has landed here recently.
Floyd | However, it's an obsolete platform, too far from any functioning nest
Floyd | to be practical.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x orbs" 		
	

Floyd | Crystalline orbs, obtained from glow rocks, absorb sunlight during the
Floyd | day and shine brightly at night. Thus they guide airborn travellers.
Floyd | When the days get too dark and cloudy for the crystals to be charged
Floyd | properly, bright lanterns are installed nearby to aid their purpose.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x herbs" 		
	

Floyd | Some of the wild herbs are burnt, and there's no trace of regrowth.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "The platform is in this location." 	
			MikeG says, "Yay I got a point." 	
			Touchy says (to Nzyr), "Nobody bothered to take it." 	
			smartgenes says, "nice writing" 	
			Maryam says, "Thanks." 	
			Nzyr says, "Ah, right." 	
			smartgenes says, "the pitcher was heavy it might be ungettable anyway" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get herbs" 		
	

Floyd | They're hardly portable.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "pick herb" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at town" 		
	

Floyd | Below you, on a mountain ledge, there's a narrow section of the town
Floyd | which ends at a gate.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "well i would never have guessed that" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x gate" 		
	

Floyd | The gate provides access to the eastern meadow through a harsh and
Floyd | steep mountain road. Obviously it's less often used than the major
Floyd | gates, but it's still a facility.
Floyd |

		
	Maryam says (to Floyd), "x meadow" 		
	

Floyd | With all the dandelions and buttercups flowering, the meadow resembles
Floyd | a radiant yellow-and-green sea between the mountains.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "well i would never have guessed that this wasn't the author's first language" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "pick buttercup" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "I suppose jumping would be a bad idea." 	
			smartgenes says, "my reputation as a masculine man is now gone" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | Your singing is abominable.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "To be fair, it was my beta-testers' first language..." 	
			smartgenes says, "i guess the gate is shut" 	
			Touchy says, "Somehow this seems a bit aimless." 	
			smartgenes asks, "go east?" 	
			Maryam says, "Yep." 	
			MikeG asks, "e is off the cliff isn''t it?" 	
			Touchy asks, "So we came here because we followed the oil we figured that somebody landed here so I assume the damn ember medallion scholars came separately and we're in trouble. Can we try to get the book now?" 	
			Nzyr says (to smartgenes), "Eh, masculinity is overrated." 	
			smartgenes says, "east leads somehwere" 	
			smartgenes says, "access to the eastern meadow" 	
			MikeG says, "That's fine with me." 	
			smartgenes says, "as i have a big arrow and gate on my map hehe" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "East" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "hehe the gate is closed" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Open gate" 		
	

Floyd | That's out of reach, you can only look.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "Gate? The gate is down the cliff..." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "West" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha here.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "I gethered from the desc that it was below us... down the cliff" 	
			smartgenes says, "yes you're right we're on the cliff" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "get cat" 		
	

Floyd | You take one step towards the cat, but he casually goes the same
Floyd | distance away from you. Maybe according to some feline concept of
Floyd | private space.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "but i didn't know if we could go down the steep mountain path" 	
			MikeG says, "Ok it looks like we can go n to the park or w to the square" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Westward, ho!" 	
			smartgenes asks, "let's see this square?" 	
			mjsousa says (to Jacqueline), "From reading previous transcripts, I gather that it's normally not this choppy? :)" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "West" 		
	

Floyd | You take the path westward which leads to a square in the town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | This is the square which you cross every day to reach your workshop in
Floyd | the library. You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the
Floyd | middle of the square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "west sounds good" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Hm... depends on the game, I guess." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think also we have a bigger crowd than usual." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x kids" 		
	

Floyd | Many of the town children are gathered here. You recognize some of
Floyd | them due to their frequent visits to the library and occasionally
Floyd | creeping into the workshop. Most of them are playing.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "flippin eck lots of locations" 	
			MikeG says, "Library is to the north...maybe we can get that book." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Examine fountain" 		
	

Floyd | It's a simple clean fountain.
Floyd |

		mjsousa says, ".jacqueline I'm using the Java client which is not helping me either..." 	
			Nzyr asks, "Wasn't it in the museum?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x benches" 		
	

Floyd | Some simple wooden benches. Most of them are occupied by the kids.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Ah... yeah. Having a real client makes it soooo much nicer." 	
			MikeG says, "Sorry I was looking at the map which shows the museum north of the library...sooo" 	
			Touchy says, "I say we go to the library. Or museum...whereever the book is" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x plants" 		
	

Floyd | Nice decorative plants.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "play hopscotch with children" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "North" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see saddled vehicle leaning next to a pillar.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a man here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "lift rug" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |

		Touchy exclaims, "Oh, no a man!" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Examine man" 		
	

Floyd | He is dressed in an outfit matching Nivanen's description of Ashtartan
Floyd | ambassadors. His clothes, however, are dusty with occasional tears and
Floyd | burns. He carries some insignia, one of which you associate with the
Floyd | machinery engineers' guild or something close.
Floyd |
Floyd | He wears a chain around his neck but the pendant (if there is any) has
Floyd | gone down into his collar. As you try to figure it out he raises an
Floyd | eyebrow and gives you a freezing look. You instantly stop studying his
Floyd | appearance.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | It's a one-man vehicle with a saddle instead of a seat; less cozy but
Floyd | easier to manoeuvre. It has a transparent shield in front to protect
Floyd | the pilot at high speed. It's bronze in color and has been damaged and
Floyd | patched up in various places and needs cleaning. Even though
Floyd | Ashtartan-made, it can't be one of those fabulous ones Nivanen saw
Floyd | last night.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "man, hello" 		
	

Floyd | He nods as you introduce yourself. "Ardavaan here. Greetings to you
Floyd | too, Farahnaaz."
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "Whee, I got a point." 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask man about himself" 		
	

Floyd | "You know my name, don't you."
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get cushion" 		
	

Floyd | They're hardly portable.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask man about me" 		
	

Floyd | "I'm familiar with your craft; I enjoy drawing as well. I once had
Floyd | a... brilliant mentor in Ashtarta. He goes by the name Behzaad."
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Talk to man" 		
	

Floyd | He only gives you a brief smile, while his eyes fix yours with their
Floyd | cold and careful, penetrating stare. You find yourself unable to say
Floyd | anything so you mumble an apology and turn away, feeling stupid.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask man about Behzaad" 		
	

Floyd | "So he has even been to your town. I knew the old jackal back in
Floyd | Ashtarta. He is a remarkable craftsman indeed... And you say, he just
Floyd | left the town?"
Floyd |
Floyd | You nod. "Yesterday afternoon."
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks away. "Lucky him..." You wait for him to continue, but he
Floyd | doesn't seem to intend to.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |

		Thelas says, "Yay I got a point." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "go vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | You reach for the handles and begin to mount the saddle, but a stare
Floyd | from the owner of the vehicle discourages you from going on.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask man about vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | "Yes, that belongs to me. You may not touch it, if you were
Floyd | wondering."
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "grab his medallion and run for it" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "touch vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | You feel nothing unexpected.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "feed man to cat" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "Oh well" 	
			smartgenes asks, "north?" 	
			MikeG says, "Yes" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x chain" 		
	

Floyd | As you try, he raises an eyebrow and gives you a freezing look.
Floyd |

		Thelas says, "nothing else I want to try, either" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Ardavaan about Ashtarta" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | "I guess the other... ambassadors discuss this topic adequately."
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Librarian Houtan greets you with a wide smile. "Good morning, dear
Floyd | Farahnaaz! How're you today?"
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "talk to houtan" 		
	

Floyd | Houtan's gaze wanders towards the terrace as he strokes his moustache.
Floyd | "Hmm maybe you've wondered who is the one sitting out there..." You
Floyd | nod. He seems quite lost in thoughts; something unprecedented to your
Floyd | knowledge.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Greet Houtan" 		
	

Floyd | Houtan's gaze wanders towards the terrace as he strokes his moustache.
Floyd | "Hmm maybe you've wondered who is the one sitting out there..." You
Floyd | nod. He seems quite lost in thoughts; something unprecedented to your
Floyd | knowledge.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask houtan about man" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes asks, "houtan about himself" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask houtan about himself" 		
	

Floyd | "I'm as fine as ever. You know, I do love this place."
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "grab houtan's moustache" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "pull moustache" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "houtan, tell me about ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Librarian Houtan has better things to do.
Floyd |

		smartgenes asks, "move on?" 	
			Touchy says, "What you can't come up with more nonsense? heh" 	
			MikeG says, "sure" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Let's go to the damn museum!" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "wave feather" 		
	

Floyd | You look ridiculous waving the feather.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hahaha" 	
			smartgenes says, "hehe you know when i want to move on, i start with the randoms" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Houtan about ambassadors" 		
	

Floyd | "You know how I feel about that. Perhaps I'm too pessimistic, but
Floyd | nothing is done out of pure goodwill my dear, not between distant
Floyd | lands who have had no relationships for decades."
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask houtan about feather" 		
	

Floyd | (the feather)
Floyd | "Goknous is a perfect bird for sending urgent and important messages
Floyd | due to its speed, intelligence and fidelity. It's quite costly though,
Floyd | a very few people can afford to have one. And those who do avoid using
Floyd | it for everyday errands. That's why it's quite rare to see one flying
Floyd | about."
Floyd |

		Touchy asks, "argh.. is anybody interested indriving?" 	
	smartgenes asks, "houtan about ardavaan" 		smartgenes says, "f ask houtan about ardavaan" 	
			Touchy says, "Is anybody even paying attention? hrhr" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Houtan about book" 		
	

Floyd | (the bookshelves)
Floyd | "I wouldn't hinder you of course. But I'd suggest you wait for the
Floyd | attendants open the window shutters upstairs after lunch so you can
Floyd | find what you seek."
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "I am." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask houtan about ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | "Ah, he arrived a little before dawn. I saw him when I was sweeping
Floyd | the terrace and spreading the rugs, so we sat down together and had
Floyd | our tea and breakfast outside, watching the sunrise. We had a chat
Floyd | about folkore and mythology; he seemed particularly interested when I
Floyd | talked about the goddess Amortaad - reminded me of yourself my dear,
Floyd | hmm... I told him to go to the old temple. He went there to make
Floyd | impressive drawings of Amortaad and... excuse me... Hello young man!
Floyd | Bring them to me, come here."
Floyd |
Floyd | You turn and see a teenage boy behind you waiting with some books in
Floyd | his hands. He gives you an apologetic look as Librarian Houtan
Floyd | receives his books. You wait there to further the discussion.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "I'm ready to go to the museum" 	
			Nzyr says, "Paying attention, that is." 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Hit it!" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at boy" 		
	

Floyd | Looks like a juvenile bookworm.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "you need to pay us for our attention" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask boy about houtan" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing unexpected.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask houtan about boy" 		
	

Floyd | (the boy)
Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | The teenage boy steps out of the library and walks away.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask houtan about temple" 		
	

Floyd | "The old temple is intriguing indeed. And in a good shape, too."
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask houtan about books" 		
	

Floyd | (the bookshelves)
Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Houtan about Amortaad" 		
	

Floyd | "The old temple is intriguing indeed. And in a good shape, too."
Floyd |

		Jacqueline is at that point where she's not contributing much because she's been here before. But she's enjoying watching. 	
			Nzyr says, "I guess we should move on." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Up" 		Ellison says, "hear that, folks? we're at the 'What would Jacqueline do?' part of the playthrough" 	
	

Floyd | You climb up the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's very dark in here. Since the window shutters are closed, the
Floyd | upper part of the glowrock chandelier has gone out without having the
Floyd | chance to recharge with the morning sunlight. You can't walk without
Floyd | the risk of tripping on something. You better go get some sort of
Floyd | light source yourself, if you don't want to wait for the museum to
Floyd | open.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "Man if this was a party I totally would have gone ahead." 	
			Touchy says, "get lamp *snkr*" 	
			MikeG says, "maybe there is some light down in the workshop" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Open shutters" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "Let's see.." 	
			Touchy says, "I say go." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Down" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Workshop
Floyd | You are in the bookcrafter's workshop, a spacious hall for copying,
Floyd | illustrating and repairing books where artisans like yourself work.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the library.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see your colleague Arjang sitting behind his desk. He looks up
Floyd | at you. "Ah, Farahnaaz, how very unexpected to see you down here. Have
Floyd | you lost something?" You frown defiantly. "Uh, just joking. Actually I
Floyd | need your help. If you have some free time to talk to me..." .
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Examine glowstands" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Talk to Arjang" 		
	

Floyd | "Thank you girl, I really appreciate your willingness to help. You
Floyd | see, one of the new trainees has somehow spilled my last pot of
Floyd | kingberry ink..." You bite your lip to suppress a smile; only very
Floyd | dedicated artisans can ignore the delicious taste of the popular
Floyd | edible ink.
Floyd |
Floyd | "... and I need some to finish the map I'm working on. It's to be
Floyd | given to the Ashtartan ambassadors, so I really don't have time to go
Floyd | searching among kingberry bushes... Please, get me some kingberries as
Floyd | soon as you can, and simply press their juice into this bottle. No
Floyd | need to add honeypine sap if freshly used." He hands you an empty ink
Floyd | bottle.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | "Yes, I saw him chatting with Houtan when I came in. He looked quite
Floyd | weary, I doubt it was only one night's sleep that he missed."
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask houtan about behzaad" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about kingberries" 		
	

Floyd | "Kingberry bushes are commonly found around the town. But the the
Floyd | problem is, the kids strip the bushes off any ripe fruit. You'll have
Floyd | more luck searching in a remote quiet place."
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about behzaad" 		
	

Floyd | "You've got to tell me what he was so enthusiastically talking about
Floyd | the night before last night, at the dining hall. But not now, I'm too
Floyd | busy."
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Arjang ambassadors" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about houtan" 		
	

Floyd | "He tends to everything with genuine care while he makes you think all
Floyd | he does is relax behind his desk or brew his aromatic tea. I like
Floyd | him." You nod in agreement.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Arjang about book" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the bookshelves, the old books, the poem book or
Floyd | the books?
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about the birds and the bees" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about poem book" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x bottle" 		
	

Floyd | An empty ink bottle. You're supposed to fill it with kingberry juice.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes asks, "arjang about arjang" 		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Examine desk" 		
	

Floyd | It's a big work desk currently fully covered with Arjang's tools,
Floyd | papers and stuff.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about arjang" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about me" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at tools" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the writing tools.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x papers" 		
	

Floyd | The paper supply is pretty low at the moment. And all of the remaining
Floyd | sheets seem to have been claimed by Arjang, the way he has hoarded
Floyd | them all together on his desk.
Floyd |

		smartgenes exclaims, "up up and away!" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Up" 		
	

Floyd | You climb up the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask houton about lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask houtan about lamp" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at glowstands" 		
	

Floyd | Clusters of glow orbs hang from glowstands like ripe fruit from tree
Floyd | branches (Houtan wouldn't risk firelight in his library, not when
Floyd | there's adequate daylight to charge the orbs). The glowstands are
Floyd | placed on the floor, in well-thought spots to provide enough light for
Floyd | browsing the shelves and reading at the tables.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "Maybe we should go to the temple." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get glowstand" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully pick a single orb from a glowstand on a particularly
Floyd | sunny spot.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "or carry one of those stands upstairs if possible.." 	
			MikeG says, "Hooray" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x orb" 		
	

Floyd | (the glow orb)
Floyd | This piece of glow crystal is as large as a walnut and is finely
Floyd | burnished. It seems to be fully charged, judging from the sunny spot
Floyd | you took it from.
Floyd |
Floyd | Glow orbs absorb light during the day and shine vigorously when it
Floyd | gets dim. They are a good cumulative light source together in form of
Floyd | clusters.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "That's what I was thinking earlier" 	
			smartgenes says, "yes i went down before you had the chance" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "North" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "full score" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Up" 		
	

Floyd | You climb up the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Museum
Floyd | The museum is a tidy hall filled with various exhibits, ranging from
Floyd | artworks and crafts and old objects to archeological findings.
Floyd |
Floyd | Display cases, shelves and tables occupy the most possible space
Floyd | without making it difficult to walk. A glass cabinet containing old
Floyd | books in a corner draws your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is back down the staircase.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 13 out of a possible 90, in 168 turns.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "open cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to be locked.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look behind cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to look.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | It's an ornate glass cabinet with wooden frame and glass doors.
Floyd | Within, you see several old books.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "smash cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | You tap on the glass experimentally. But much as you'd like to get a
Floyd | closer look at the poem book, you can't bring yourself to damage part
Floyd | of the museum.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x lock" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look under cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "unlock cabinet with feather" 		
	

Floyd | You don't have the key to open it. The museum attendants will arrive
Floyd | after lunch.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "we're not going to break our necks on the stairs hopefully" 	
			Touchy says, "Let's go ask Houtan about the poem book/cabinet. He might have a key." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Down" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask librarian for key to cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		GrandInquisitor says, "Floss regularly! Save often!" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Houtan about cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "grab houtan by the balls and say give me the key" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "maybe arjang has a key" 	
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "threaten houtan to give me the key" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Houtan about key" 		
	

Floyd | "The museum is closed before and during the lunch," his smile widens,
Floyd | "which only means, since the library's already open, we won't have
Floyd | light upstairs until the attendants arrive."
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Not so much entering the painting... I knew the reference immediately." 	
			Jacqueline says, "It's a reference, I think, to Zork Nemesis." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Which is one of my favorite games." 	
			Jacqueline says, "OOPS" 	
			Jacqueline says, "ILAC, obviously!" 	
			smartgenes asks, "ilac?" 	
			Alex says (to smartgenes), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that ilac is I Like a Channel, which is an idiom that means "I meant to type that on a [different] channel."." 	
			Touchy asks (of Jacq), "Which channel is this from?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see Ardavaan's vehicle leaning next to a pillar.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see Ardavaan's vehicle leaning next to a pillar.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan here.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "i went south" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), " x vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | It's a one-man vehicle with a saddle instead of a seat; less cozy but
Floyd | easier to manoeuvre. It has a transparent shield in front to protect
Floyd | the pilot at high speed. It's bronze in color and has been damaged and
Floyd | patched up in various places and needs cleaning. Even though
Floyd | Ashtartan-made, it can't be one of those fabulous ones Nivanen saw
Floyd | last night.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at pillar" 		
	

Floyd | The pillars are slender, made of tall poplar trunks and not very new.
Floyd | They bear engraved floral motifs.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "lets go ask the kids for the berries" 	
			MikeG says, "ok" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "South" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask kids for kingberries" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask kids about kingberries" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "kids, hello" 		
	

Floyd | Starting a conversation with children while they outnumber you would
Floyd | encourage them to overwhelm you with their questions and chatter. You
Floyd | prefer to keep silent.
Floyd |

		smartgenes asks, "west?" 	
			MikeG says, "hehe" 	
			Nzyr says, "Not a quiet place" 	
			MikeG says, "the temple is se...." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Southeast" 		
	

Floyd | You climb a steep road upward and enter the old temple.
Floyd |
Floyd | Old Temple
Floyd | The interior of this old temple is still relatively intact. There are
Floyd | shallow pools of water, and a beautiful dome overhead. The water is
Floyd | provided by a natural source boiling out of the mountain rocks and
Floyd | flowing from a wall behind a pair of statues. One of the statues
Floyd | represents the goddess Amortaad and the other her beast counterpart
Floyd | Senmervae.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see a little boy sitting on a bench in here.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the foot of the statues you see some flowers.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x flowers" 		
	

Floyd | A handful of wild flowers have been placed before Amortaad and
Floyd | Senmervae. You wonder who did this. Offerings are usually brought to
Floyd | the newer and grander ziggurat.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x boy" 		
	

Floyd | A vicious little thing with sharp teeth! Not really, this one seems to
Floyd | be a calm boy. He's sitting near one of the pools.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "boy, hello." 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "pray to goddess" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x statues" 		
	

Floyd | Not all of the inlaid stones are left in their place, but the statues
Floyd | are in a good condition.
Floyd |
Floyd | One of the statues represents Amortaad, and the other Senmervae. (You
Floyd | may examine each statue separately for more details.)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [Picture number 5 here.]
Floyd |
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "Quite belatedly, it's from a conversation I'm having about the French comp on a private channel with Otto and Maryam, sorry. :)" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "speak to amortaad" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x amortaad" 		
	

Floyd | The life size figure chiselled on stone represents the once popular
Floyd | goddess Amortaad. She is still worshipped, you remind yourself, but no
Floyd | entire temple is dedicated to her anymore.
Floyd |
Floyd | The figure is adorned with a necklace of gilded vine leaves, beads of
Floyd | lapis lazuli, and armbands with lion heads (a more ceremonial version
Floyd | of the ones you have). Her jet-inlaid eyes are outlined with thick
Floyd | black lines and she carries six weapons on her back; reminding you of
Floyd | Varkana's tradition of initiating a warrior to all those six weapons
Floyd | before letting them specialize in one.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x booy" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "oops boy" 		
	

Floyd | A vicious little thing with sharp teeth! Not really, this one seems to
Floyd | be a calm boy. He's sitting near one of the pools.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "wow really nice writing" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at Senmervae" 		
	

Floyd | This statue represents a fabulous beast, which resembles a winged lion
Floyd | with ram horns, on whose back the goddess would ride out from her home
Floyd | at the source of the sacred river Surana on top of high mountains to
Floyd | visit lands and peoples (there is a debate on the location of the
Floyd | mountains; some even go so far to suggest they are somewhere in an
Floyd | old, distant world).
Floyd |
Floyd | The lion's head and eyes are inlaid with colorful stones and the scaly
Floyd | neck is covered with a glistening green enamel. Senmervae's images
Floyd | often adorn schools, libraries and scientific books, because people
Floyd | associate it with science and knowledge.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ride senmervae at the risk of a riot" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to ride the statue of
Floyd | Senmervae.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ride senmervae" 		
	

Floyd | The statue of Senmervae cannot be ridden.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x weapons" 		
	

Floyd | The statue of Amortaad has a sword, an axe, a mace, a bow, a javelin
Floyd | and a baton.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "x sword." 		
	

Floyd | The statue of Amortaad has a sword, an axe, a mace, a bow, a javelin
Floyd | and a baton.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x pool" 		
	

Floyd | The fountains don't work and the mossy pools need cleaning. Still,
Floyd | stream water flows gently in the pools.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at dome" 		
	

Floyd | The round dome overhead is not very high, producing a comfortable
Floyd | homey ambiance. It is decorated with light-colored motifs of
Floyd | mythological beings, intertwined with spiralled plants. Twelve
Floyd | windows, each made of a very thin layer of white stone, are installed
Floyd | on the dome to filter the sunlight.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "search pool" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing worth taking.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes asks, "boy about kingberries" 		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Old Temple
Floyd | The interior of this old temple is still relatively intact. There are
Floyd | shallow pools of water, and a beautiful dome overhead. The water is
Floyd | provided by a natural source boiling out of the mountain rocks and
Floyd | flowing from a wall behind a pair of statues. One of the statues
Floyd | represents the goddess Amortaad and the other her beast counterpart
Floyd | Senmervae.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see a little boy sitting on a bench in here.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the foot of the statues you see some flowers.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "ask boy about kingberries" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at plants" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "wow i can really imagine this beautiful place" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look under bench" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "sit down" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "That's what I really loved about this game, yes." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "get flowers" 		
	

Floyd | It's not acceptable to steal the offerings of Amortaad and Senmervae.
Floyd | After all, they're still venerated.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "Heh" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Drink water" 		
	

Floyd | The stream water is cold and refreshing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "offer feather to amortaad" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "we should move on" 	
			smartgenes says, "yeh" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Talk to boy" 		
	

Floyd | The boy looks up to you, then his gaze shifts to the statues and
Floyd | pauses on the flowers. He then turns his head away.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "sacrifice boy to senmervae" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "ask boy about flowers" 		
	

Floyd | (the flowers)
Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask boy about statues" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "put orb in pool" 		
	

Floyd | You achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "NW" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	Thelas says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a glow orb (providing light)
Floyd |   an empty ink bottle
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |   a feather
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "how bazaar how bazaar" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "West" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | The bazaar of Arg Varkana is under high brick domes interconnected
Floyd | with vaulted corridors. All kinds of goods from every town in and
Floyd | around the Varkana region are traded here. It's usually crowded, but
Floyd | today even more so, thanks to the holidays and celebrations. You
Floyd | prefer to avoid going too far in the bazaar right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | The exits are to the east, north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Among the nearby merchandise an art stand catches your attention.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "There's definitely a lack of direction in this game. Or you guys just have ADD." 	
			smartgenes says, "no there is direction" 	
			Nzyr asks, "Both perhaps?" 	
			smartgenes says, "we need to get blackberries and a key" 	
			maga says, "we have a lot of people playing today, I think is the idea" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Examine art stand" 		
	

Floyd | Lots of art supplies for sale. You just love examining all those tools
Floyd | and equipment. Now that you think of it, you might need to buy a new
Floyd | quill pen here if you can't get one elsewhere.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "slows it down a little, but at first we were too fast" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "buy pen" 		
	

Floyd | They seem to cost at least one copper coin. You don't have any money.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "ok now we have 3 missions" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "steal pen" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "West" 		
	

Floyd | You doubt you can make it to the other side of bazaar easily. You'd
Floyd | rather wait until it's less crowded.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You make your way through the crowd and get out of the bazaar.
Floyd |
Floyd | Town center
Floyd | You're in a sunlit plaza which is abundantly decorated with rose
Floyd | bushes and cypresses. Public buildings such as the town hall and guild
Floyd | headquarters encircle the plaza. Their golden-ochre stone, blue-glazed
Floyd | mud brick masonry and crenellated walls are some of the finest in the
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northwards from here there's a giant "U" shaped cavity in the
Floyd | mountain's natural formation. The town stretches to northeast and
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase on the north leads downward to the cliffside balcony,
Floyd | which overlooks the land far below. The bazaar is to the south, and
Floyd | the square is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some town guards scattered around the place.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Examine cavity" 		
	

Floyd | The cavity starts in the middle of the mountain and continues
Floyd | northward, making the mountain and Arg Varkana itself roughly look
Floyd | like a crescent. In middle of the crescent and just down the stairs on
Floyd | your north is the cliffside balcony where people gather on special
Floyd | occasions.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x guards" 		
	

Floyd | Town guards are dressed in their colorful uniform. They're mostly
Floyd | talking to each other. There's occasional laughter here and there. Due
Floyd | to the absence of serious threats in these times, you can tell their
Floyd | task is no longer as challenging as it used to be.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x guards" 		
	

Floyd | Town guards are dressed in their colorful uniform. They're mostly
Floyd | talking to each other. There's occasional laughter here and there. Due
Floyd | to the absence of serious threats in these times, you can tell their
Floyd | task is no longer as challenging as it used to be.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "go town hall" 		
	

Floyd | Most of the public buildings are closed for holidays.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Down" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cliffside balcony
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are placed here, and waiters are moving
Floyd | about placing plates and cutlery on them. Looks like preparations for
Floyd | a lofty lunch are under way.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the town center.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see some waiters here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x waiters" 		
	

Floyd | They are constantly moving from one table to another, making sure
Floyd | everything is perfect.
Floyd |

		Thelas asks, "I'm getting kind of confused and sort of should be going now... I suppose I'll see you guys again next week?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yes, we'll be here... probably with a shorter game. :)" 	
			smartgenes says, "ok thelas" 	
	Thelas goes home. 		Nzyr says, "Hmm." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "So, to recap, what are your goals right now?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x canyon" 		
	

Floyd | Beautiful sight.
Floyd |

		
	Maryam says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a glow orb (providing light)
Floyd |   an empty ink bottle
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |   a feather
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "to get kingberries to put in ink bottle" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Okay, so you're doing that next?" 	
			smartgenes says, "to get the book from the cabinet which is locked" 	
			MikeG says, "berries, key, possibly money to buy a pen." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Good." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, so more than one thing." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x gardens" 		
	

Floyd | Nice decorative plants.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "we're still sort of exploring" 	
			Jacqueline says, "mmkay" 	
			smartgenes says, "also there was a location right at the start i think we didn't see" 	
			Nzyr says, "I guess those things are easier when you play them alone." 	
			Jacqueline says, "The Implementor is watching you..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "...and she was wondering." 	
			Jacqueline says, "That is all." 	
			Nzyr says, "Yeah, up the stairs." 	
			Jacqueline says, "But of course, we will not spoil you, the Implementress and the Testress." 	
			smartgenes says, "and i might like to check those bed sheets if we get desperate" 	
			Nzyr says, "And the cargo terrace." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "oh yeh we're on the balcony" 	
			Nzyr says, "Up" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x canyon" 		
	

Floyd | Beautiful sight.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Cliffside balcony
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are placed here, and waiters are moving
Floyd | about placing plates and cutlery on them. Looks like preparations for
Floyd | a lofty lunch are under way.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the town center.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see some waiters here.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "the map said there's a school south of the square too." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x waiters" 		
	

Floyd | They are constantly moving from one table to another, making sure
Floyd | everything is perfect.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask waiters about kingberries" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "yes the school aswell" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Town center
Floyd | You're in a sunlit plaza which is abundantly decorated with rose
Floyd | bushes and cypresses. Public buildings such as the town hall and guild
Floyd | headquarters encircle the plaza. Their golden-ochre stone, blue-glazed

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Up" 		
	

Floyd | mud brick masonry and crenellated walls are some of the finest in the
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northwards from here there's a giant "U" shaped cavity in the
Floyd | mountain's natural formation. The town stretches to northeast and
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase on the north leads downward to the cliffside balcony,
Floyd | which overlooks the land far below. The bazaar is to the south, and
Floyd | the square is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some town guards scattered around the place.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		smartgenes asks, "nw or ne?" 	
			Maryam says, "I'm learning a lot from watching you. True, it's easier to play alone when it's plot-oriented and sort of big." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "go headquarters" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | You go walking in the streets and alleys for a while. Finding nothing
Floyd | of interest, you head back to the town center.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "lol" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | You go walking in the streets and alleys for a while. Finding nothing
Floyd | of interest, you head back to the town center.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "Hmm." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "North" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cliffside balcony
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are placed here, and waiters are moving
Floyd | about placing plates and cutlery on them. Looks like preparations for
Floyd | a lofty lunch are under way.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the town center.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see some waiters here.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "we gotta go back, back, back to school again" 	
			Nzyr says, "Oops" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get plate" 		Nzyr says, "Up" 	
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "I'm enjoying the game. I just sort of accepted that exploring by committee will be slow." 	
			smartgenes says, "yeah me too" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Town center
Floyd | You're in a sunlit plaza which is abundantly decorated with rose
Floyd | bushes and cypresses. Public buildings such as the town hall and guild
Floyd | headquarters encircle the plaza. Their golden-ochre stone, blue-glazed
Floyd | mud brick masonry and crenellated walls are some of the finest in the
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northwards from here there's a giant "U" shaped cavity in the
Floyd | mountain's natural formation. The town stretches to northeast and
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase on the north leads downward to the cliffside balcony,
Floyd | which overlooks the land far below. The bazaar is to the south, and
Floyd | the square is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some town guards scattered around the place.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "Yeah, it's a nice game but I should have mapped instead of chatting." 	
			Touchy asks, "so, to the school?" 	
			smartgenes says, "i did map, there's only 2 locations we haven't seen i think" 	
			Touchy says, "then again...we should look for the berries in a remote place" 	
			Nzyr says, "I'm terrible at mapping. Always end up with too little space for rooms." 	
			MikeG says, "I kept this up on another window: [LINK]" 	
			Touchy asks, "should we go back to the landing platform on the cliff and look for berries?" 	
			smartgenes says, "to school" 	
			Touchy says, "fine..." 	
			smartgenes says, "it's close, see what's there" 	
			Nzyr says, "Weren't any bushes there I think..." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "SE" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Thanks. If have questions (story or puzzle) don't hesitate." 	
			smartgenes says, "having said that it only seems big cos we spend so much time hehe" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You walk down to the school, and find the gates closed as you
Floyd | expected. The classes will begin after the grape harvest is usually
Floyd | done, which is in a month. You return to the square.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "haha three of the locations were red herrings" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah, I remember the map feeling really big, but now that I look at the map, it's not such a huge game. :)" 	
			MikeG says, "Hey we skipped the park earlier" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha here.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "Yeah, and we didn't go up the stairs" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "rasha, heel" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "no we did go up the stairs, the cabinet was there" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "put cat in bottle" 		
	

Floyd | It's an ink bottle; you'd rather to respect its purpose.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "Kaltes Malzbier." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "cast frotz on cat" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "I didn't mean the library." 	
			smartgenes says, "oh yeah right at the start, i know" 	
			smartgenes asks, "did we go north yet?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		MikeG says, "lets go n to the park" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shady Park
Floyd | You walk into a shady circular place, which your mother used to
Floyd | humorously call "park of the youth" due to the ironic fact of it being
Floyd | a meeting point for old aunties and uncles. Some benches lie in the
Floyd | park, one of which is occupied by an old couple who are busy talking
Floyd | to each other. Behind them you can see a kingberry bush.
Floyd |
Floyd | The terrace and your room are to the west, and the vineyard is to the
Floyd | south.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Meanie! *cuddles cat*" 	
			smartgenes says, "hmm that was easy" 	
			Touchy says, "About the cliffside, my reasoning was that we might find the berries now because we're looking for them. I remember herbs..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Take berries" 		
	

Floyd | You find some ripe kingberries. While picking them, you discover a
Floyd | ribbon in the bush and take it too.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by four points.]
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x ribbon" 		
	

Floyd | It's a red ribbon. Used to tie a little girl's hair no doubt.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "wear ribbon" 		
	

Floyd | You weave a thin braid on the side of your face and fasten its end
Floyd | with the ribbon. You then blend it with the rest of your loose hair.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hahahaha" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "squeeze berries in bottle" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to squeeze the kingberries.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "put berries in bottle" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully press the kingberries, and let the dark juice drip into
Floyd | the ink bottle. Once you collect a good amount of ink, you eat the
Floyd | remains and lick your fingers clean.
Floyd |
Floyd | Now you have a bottle of kingberry juice. You hold it up in
Floyd | admiration.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by two points.]
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "Good job." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "drink juice" 		
	

Floyd | You take a small sip. It's very tasty...
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x old couple" 		
	

Floyd | The couple are resting their old bones in this pleasant, quiet place.
Floyd | A luxury you'll have aplenty when you're their age.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask couple about old age" 		
	

Floyd | The old woman shakes her head and points vaguely to your direction,
Floyd | and goes on about how life is getting worse and worse for the youth
Floyd | these days. You feel slightly depressed.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "perk up" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Talk to couple" 		
	

Floyd | During their conversation, the old man suddenly breaks into a laughter
Floyd | which turns into a series of coughs.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "lets go see this place to the west huh" 	
			Maryam says, "Ironically, I'm actually couching too..." 	
			Maryam says, "Coughing, I mean." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "wait for old couple to die then search their bodies." 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to wait.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "West" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "West" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bath Hall
Floyd | You enter the bath hall near your home. This is a round hall with a
Floyd | single hexagonal pillar at the center. Bath chambers line the wall,
Floyd | forming a semicircle, and mirrored dressers are placed around the
Floyd | central pillar. There are some chests at the entrance to keep people's
Floyd | extra belongings. Above them, clean bath towels are hung from the
Floyd | wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hot water in this bath is drawn from a natural source, reducing the
Floyd | burden of warming up the water for the bathkeepers. No one's bathing
Floyd | at the moment, since most people wake up at dawn... The entrance is to
Floyd | the east, and the swimming pool is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Nivanen and Hairdresser Rana here.
Floyd |

		maga exclaims, "hot tub!" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "give ribbon to rana" 		
	

Floyd | Hairdresser Rana doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "have threesome" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Talk to Nivanen" 		
	

Floyd | "Once I've washed my hair I'll go and prepare for lunch. You know,
Floyd | they'll be dining in the cliffside balcony today! I don't want to miss
Floyd | that. Oh, and if you find Rasha would you please bring him here? I
Floyd | want to wash him too. I can't go looking for him like this, with my
Floyd | hair wrapped in this awful paste." She gives you a pleading look.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "oh we can get the cat with the ribbon" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "talk to rana" 		
	

Floyd | "Nice to see you, Farahnaaz," she says without raising her head from
Floyd | her origami model.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nivanen looks at you from the mirror. "See what she's done to me?" she
Floyd | says while pointing to her head. She gestures her other hand in Rana's
Floyd | direction, who grins without looking up from her work. "Now I must
Floyd | wait here until the herbs do their marvel to my hair. It was her idea,
Floyd | not mine," her voice turns into a murmur. "I just showed her the
Floyd | sachet of herbs I got from apothecary." She looks up at you again,
Floyd | "It's just so... boring!"
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Nivanen about Rasha" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "Worth a try. Let's do it." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen about houtan" 		
	

Floyd | "Ha, you know him better than I."
Floyd |

		MikeG asks, "should we ckeck out the pool first?" 	
	smartgenes asks, "nivanen about ardavaan" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen about ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | "Awesome. We can go and see him after lunch, if you want," she grins.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "get towel" 		
	

Floyd | You'd take one before going to wash or swim. But currently you don't
Floyd | want to do either.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen about amortaad" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	olethros has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Nzyr says, "Towels are always useful." 	
			Touchy says, "True. Everybody knows this." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen about key for cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "bath" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to bath?
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "me" 		
	

Floyd | You don't feel like getting your hair wet right now.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x bath" 		
	

Floyd | In the bath chambers one can take a hot shower and bathe. They're all
Floyd | empty at the moment.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "You've always gotta know where your towel is." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "South" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Swimming Pool
Floyd | The swimming pool is delightful at times like this; everybody's gone
Floyd | after their daily business and it's empty. The water reflects the
Floyd | sunlight from the windowed roof above.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the bath hall to the north.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "dive in pool" 		
	

Floyd | Reluctant to get all wet, but still tempted to feel the water, you sit
Floyd | on the steps and dip your bare feet into the pool for a while. Once
Floyd | satisfied, you get up and put your shoes back on.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "We'll never find the damn key without diving." 	
			Touchy sighs. 	
			smartgenes says, "lol in uk daily business also means gone to toilet" 	
			Touchy says, "eww...good thing we didn't dive in." 	
			MikeG says, "hehe" 	
			smartgenes says, "cat" 	
			MikeG says, "lets get that cat" 	
			Touchy says, "Yes. Cat." 	
			Nzyr says, "Kitty." 	
			Touchy says, "cat cat >> nivanen" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "North" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bath Hall
Floyd | This is a round hall with a single hexagonal pillar at the center.
Floyd | Bath chambers line the wall, forming a semicircle, and mirrored
Floyd | dressers are placed around the central pillar. There are some chests
Floyd | at the entrance to keep people's extra belongings. Above them, clean
Floyd | bath towels are hung from the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance is to the east, and the swimming pool is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Nivanen and Hairdresser Rana here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x chests" 		
	

Floyd | Your belongings can wait in these chests when you take a shower.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "search chests" 		
	

Floyd | The chests are empty.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "All we need to do is bring a can opener to the bath hall and the cat will show up." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Examine dressers" 		
	

Floyd | Mirrored dressers are placed around the hexagonal pillar. They're
Floyd | usually used by those who've taken their bath and want to tidy up
Floyd | their hair.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "East" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "SE" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You go strolling among the vines for a while. You find nothing out of
Floyd | the ordinary and come back.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "rasha, come" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take rasha" 		
	

Floyd | You take one step towards the cat, but he casually goes the same
Floyd | distance away from you. Maybe according to some feline concept of
Floyd | private space.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Lure Rasha with ribbon" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "tie ribbon to rasha" 		
	

Floyd | "Hiss!" You now have some stripes on your skin.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a bottle of kingberry juice
Floyd |   a ribbon (being worn)
Floyd |   a glow orb (providing light)
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |   a feather
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Show ink bottle to Rasha" 		
	

Floyd | Rasha is unimpressed.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "he might like the pitcher of water" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "show feather to rasha" 		
	

Floyd | It'd be a pity to ruin such a rare feather only to impress a cat.
Floyd | You'd prefer a less regrettable substitute.
Floyd |

		Touchy asks, "Where is a ball of wool when you need one?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "show ribbon to rasha" 		
	

Floyd | Rasha looks at the ribbon as you show it and drag it temptingly out of
Floyd | his reach. His pupils get wide and he lies down in a camouflaging
Floyd | fashion, tracking his prey. Maybe he'd let go of his prudence and come
Floyd | nearer.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "We should ask the old lady. Old ladies usually have wool." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shady Park
Floyd | Some benches lie in the park, one of which is occupied by an old
Floyd | couple who are busy talking to each other. Behind them you can see a
Floyd | kingberry bush.
Floyd |
Floyd | The terrace and your room are to the west, and the vineyard is to the
Floyd | south.
Floyd |

		Touchy asks, "is it coming?" 	
			Nzyr says, "Nope." 	
			Maryam says, "I really like the ideas you guys come up with." 	
			MikeG says, "The ribbon seemed to be working." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "pull old lady's whiskers" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hahahahaha" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "pretend to be a mouse" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "show ribbon to rasha" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha here.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "we're not by the cat anymore" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "show ribbon to rasha" 		
	

Floyd | Rasha looks at the ribbon as you show it and drag it temptingly out of
Floyd | his reach. His pupils get wide and he lies down in a camouflaging
Floyd | fashion, tracking his prey. Maybe he'd let go of his prudence and come
Floyd | nearer.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "nevermind" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "hide ribbon" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "get cat" 		
	

Floyd | You take one step towards the cat, but he casually goes the same
Floyd | distance away from you. Maybe according to some feline concept of
Floyd | private space.
Floyd |
Floyd | Rasha regains his composure, mentally forgetting your ribbon.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get rasha" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "wave ribbon" 		
	

Floyd | You take one step towards the cat, but he casually goes the same
Floyd | distance away from you. Maybe according to some feline concept of
Floyd | private space.
Floyd |
Floyd | You look ridiculous waving the ribbon.
Floyd |

		inky says, "oops" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "show ribbon to cat" 		
	

Floyd | Rasha looks at the ribbon as you show it and drag it temptingly out of
Floyd | his reach. His pupils get wide and he lies down in a camouflaging
Floyd | fashion, tracking his prey. Maybe he'd let go of his prudence and come
Floyd | nearer.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "show ribbon to cat" 		
	

Floyd | Rasha crawls closer on his big belly, all his attention focused on the
Floyd | ribbon. His flanks bump left and right as he adjusts his thick
Floyd | hindlegs for a jump. He no longer pays any attention to you.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get cat" 		
	

Floyd | You give the ribbon one final tempting pull as Rasha leaps over it.
Floyd | While biting at the ribbon, he ignores your two hands as you grab him
Floyd | from under his plump arms and lift his heavy body. When he realizes
Floyd | he's been lifted, he groans and chews at the ribbon stubbornly.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Picture number 4 here.]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "and done." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Pet Rasha" 		
	

Floyd | He pulls back his head and raises a clawed paw in order to defend
Floyd | himself if need be. You can't help but to snarl at him, which only
Floyd | proves his point.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Hug), "Rasha" 		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "bite cat" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Hug Rasha" 		
	

Floyd | "Hiss!" You now have some stripes on your skin.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Good job, guys." 	
			Nzyr says, "Aw..." 	
			Maryam says, "Just for fun, this is how the lil angry critter looks like now: [LINK]" 	
			Touchy says, "aww" 	
			smartgenes says, "i thought we might have to show twice" 	
			Touchy says, "It's cute but not quite as good as the frog." 	
			MikeG says, "let's go to the bath house and unload our feline freight" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shady Park
Floyd | Some benches lie in the park, one of which is occupied by an old
Floyd | couple who are busy talking to each other. Behind them you can see a
Floyd | kingberry bush.
Floyd |
Floyd | The terrace and your room are to the west, and the vineyard is to the
Floyd | south.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bath Hall

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "S" 		
	

Floyd | This is a round hall with a single hexagonal pillar at the center.
Floyd | Bath chambers line the wall, forming a semicircle, and mirrored
Floyd | dressers are placed around the central pillar. There are some chests
Floyd | at the entrance to keep people's extra belongings. Above them, clean
Floyd | bath towels are hung from the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance is to the east, and the swimming pool is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Nivanen and Hairdresser Rana here.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Swimming Pool
Floyd | The swimming pool is delightful at times like this; everybody's gone
Floyd | after their daily business and it's empty. The water reflects the
Floyd | sunlight from the windowed roof above.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the bath hall to the north.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "swim" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to swim in?
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "in the toilet" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to swim in the inside.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bath Hall
Floyd | This is a round hall with a single hexagonal pillar at the center.
Floyd | Bath chambers line the wall, forming a semicircle, and mirrored
Floyd | dressers are placed around the central pillar. There are some chests
Floyd | at the entrance to keep people's extra belongings. Above them, clean
Floyd | bath towels are hung from the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance is to the east, and the swimming pool is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Nivanen and Hairdresser Rana here.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Pool" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "give cat to rana" 		
	

Floyd | "Pesky cat. I had to put him out when I was attending to my
Floyd | customers."
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "give gat to nivanen" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "drop cat" 		
	

Floyd | "Meeow!" "Ooh look who's come to see me!" The cat presses his head
Floyd | against her chin, purring as she laughs, then jumps down and turns
Floyd | around her feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "talk to rana" 		
	

Floyd | She's too preoccupied with her origami model to talk further.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Dance" 		
	

Floyd | You dance to an imaginary rhythm.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get model" 		
	

Floyd | She slaps your hand. "Don't touch. I'm still working on it, you see."
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x origami" 		
	

Floyd | A gorgeous, intricate work, resembling a composite beast. You wonder
Floyd | how many hours it has taken her so far, and how much longer it will
Floyd | take until it's finished.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "hit rana with orb" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |

		Touchy asks, "hm...so what was the point of this catcatching?" 	
	Nzyr says (to Poke), "Rana with feather" 		smartgenes says, "well, we didn't get a prize.." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Poke Rana with feather" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline asks, "You got points, didn't you?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 27 out of a possible 90, in 301 turns.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hm indeed..maybe it'll turn out useful later" 	
			smartgenes says, "back to where we got cat? and she said something about going to dinner later" 	
			Nzyr says, "Huh." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "nivanen, follow" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want Nivanen to follow?
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "me" 		
	

Floyd | Nivanen has better things to do.

		Touchy says, "Let's go back to the library and see if the museum attendants are back." 	
	

Floyd |

		MikeG says, "how about taking the ink to the guy in the workshop" 	
			smartgenes says, "oh yeah forgot haha" 	
			Touchy says, "Yeah, that would be a very obvious thing to do. heh" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd | Your room is cozy and comfortable with meticulously selected furniture
Floyd | and decoration. A mirrored dresser is placed near the open window,
Floyd | with a small marble basin and a pitcher next to it. And at the foot of
Floyd | your bed there is a chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the north.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get pitcher" 		
	

Floyd | You tilt the heavy pitcher a bit and wash your face and hands with the
Floyd | sparkling water. You feel refreshed. The water slowly drains from the
Floyd | basin.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "oh thats why we didnt get it" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get sheet" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "f search bed" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look under bed" 		
	

Floyd | It is clean. You wouldn't allow spiders in your room.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You take the path westward which leads to a square in the town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see Ardavaan's vehicle leaning next to a pillar.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan here.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "I like the bit about spiders." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Workshop
Floyd | You are in the bookcrafter's workshop, a spacious hall for copying,
Floyd | illustrating and repairing books where artisans like yourself work.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the library.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see your colleague Arjang here. He is sitting behind his work
Floyd | desk.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "give bottle to arjang" 		
	

Floyd | "Many thanks! Now with luck I'll finish this map very soon and pass it
Floyd | on. Neat work eh?" You agree it's very well done. He fills his ink pot
Floyd | and hands you back the remainder of the kingberry juice. He goes back
Floyd | to his work, with a considerably better morale.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "w00t" 	
			smartgenes says, "hmmm" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Arjang about map" 		
	

Floyd | (Arjang's works)
Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "arjang, give me key" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Dip feather in ink" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x pockets" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Otto says (to Floyd), "kiss arjang" 		
	

Floyd | You let your long, wavy hair cascade down on his desk as you lean
Floyd | toward him for a kiss. He gasps. "Farahnaaz! Need I explain again why
Floyd | loose hair has no place in the workshop? And please stand back, I
Floyd | can't work with your shadow on my map. I'll let you examine it
Floyd | thoroughly once it's finished, I promise."
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes laughs. 		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "put feather in ink" 		
	

Floyd | The feather's shaft is not cut to make a decent quill. You could draw
Floyd | steadier lines with a fingernail.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "lol" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Otto says (to Floyd), "kick arjang" 		
	

Floyd | He firmly holds you back "Careful, girl! I won't have these papers
Floyd | creased only because you don't look where you're walking... uh, sorry
Floyd | for the ink stain. But be careful! Nice outfit anyways."
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "haha" 	
			smartgenes says, "are we a girl? i thought we were a guy" 	
			Touchy says, "tsk" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x outfit" 		
	

Floyd | You're wearing a maroon leather top and pants. A nice gift from
Floyd | Bastovaan, the old beast tamer.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x top" 		
	

Floyd | You're wearing a maroon leather top and pants. A nice gift from
Floyd | Bastovaan, the old beast tamer.
Floyd |

		Touchy asks, "Didn't you pay attention when we "x me"ed in the beginning?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "search pants" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You are Farahnaaz; a slender, long-haired bookcrafter who is almost at
Floyd | the end of her apprenticeship course.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hahahaha" 	
			Nzyr says, "Farahnaaz doesn't sound very masculine." 	
			Touchy says, "Of course you wouldn't find anything. We're a girl." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "feel boobs" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "I'm just a sweet tra... oops sorry" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			MikeG says, "hehe" 	
			smartgenes says, "ok all i can think is to check upstairs again or to go to the dinner party" 	
			MikeG says, "We're getting points for these puzzles, but no closer to the book." 	
			Touchy says, "yeah, let's check and then run around" 	
			Nzyr says, "Probably too early." 	
			smartgenes says, "or peddle the kingberries to the kids" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | "Wait..." You turn back as Arjang calls you. "What's that red feather
Floyd | you're carrying? It's beautiful, and if it's what I think it is..."
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "give feather to arjang" 		
	

Floyd | He inspects the feather carefully, balancing it between his fingers
Floyd | "This... is magnificent. It's indeed from a goknous. Where did you get
Floyd | it? It doesn't matter. What matters is, I can make you an exceptional
Floyd | quill out of it. Wait a minute..."
Floyd |
Floyd | He searches around the desk and gathers a knife, a ruler, a pair of
Floyd | tweezers and some other tools. Shortly after, he hands you a premium
Floyd | quality quill pen. "Here's something to recompense for the ink
Floyd | errand." He winks at you and returns to his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "steal tweezers" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You climb up the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You climb up the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Museum
Floyd | The museum is a tidy hall filled with various exhibits, ranging from
Floyd | artworks and crafts and old objects to archeological findings.
Floyd |
Floyd | Display cases, shelves and tables occupy the most possible space
Floyd | without making it difficult to walk. A glass cabinet containing old
Floyd | books in a corner draws your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is back down the staircase.
Floyd |

		MikeG asks, "I'm guessing we need ink and quill to 'repair' the book?" 	
			Maryam says, "i" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "open cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to be locked.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a quill pen
Floyd |   a bottle of kingberry juice
Floyd |   a ribbon (being worn)
Floyd |   a glow orb (providing light)
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at cases" 		
	

Floyd | Every article is neatly and painstakingly labelled and placed where it
Floyd | belongs: display cases, pedestals, tables, shelves or walls. You
Floyd | admire the order.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x walls" 		
	

Floyd | Every article is neatly and painstakingly labelled and placed where it
Floyd | belongs: display cases, pedestals, tables, shelves or walls. You
Floyd | admire the order.
Floyd |

		smartgenes asks, "dinner?" 	
			Alex says (to smartgenes), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that dinner is the time of day for eating corknuts." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask houtan for money" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see Ardavaan's vehicle leaning next to a pillar.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "Logically it makes sense for the librarian to have a key." 	
			Nzyr says, "Yeah." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "sell kingberries to kids" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "sell bottle to kids" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to sell the bottle of
Floyd | kingberry juice.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | The bazaar of Arg Varkana is under high brick domes interconnected
Floyd | with vaulted corridors. All kinds of goods from every town in and
Floyd | around the Varkana region are traded here. It's usually crowded, but
Floyd | today even more so, thanks to the holidays and celebrations. You
Floyd | prefer to avoid going too far in the bazaar right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | The exits are to the east, north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Among the nearby merchandise an art stand catches your attention.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "sell quill" 		
	

Floyd | You don't manage to sell that.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x stand" 		
	

Floyd | Lots of art supplies for sale. You just love examining all those tools
Floyd | and equipment.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You make your way through the crowd and get out of the bazaar.
Floyd |
Floyd | Town center
Floyd | You're in a sunlit plaza which is abundantly decorated with rose
Floyd | bushes and cypresses. Public buildings such as the town hall and guild
Floyd | headquarters encircle the plaza. Their golden-ochre stone, blue-glazed
Floyd | mud brick masonry and crenellated walls are some of the finest in the
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northwards from here there's a giant "U" shaped cavity in the
Floyd | mountain's natural formation. The town stretches to northeast and
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase on the north leads downward to the cliffside balcony,
Floyd | which overlooks the land far below. The bazaar is to the south, and
Floyd | the square is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some town guards scattered around the place.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "We need the ink to fix the book anyway." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cliffside balcony
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are placed here, and waiters are moving
Floyd | about placing plates and cutlery on them. Looks like preparations for
Floyd | a lofty lunch are under way.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the town center.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see some waiters here.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Remember that, if you feel at any time that you are unsure of what to do, the Implementress is happy to nudge you." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "i'm enjoyinh the thinking" 	
			Jacqueline says, "She is sort of chomping at the bit to do so, but I am holding her back!" 	
			Jacqueline says (to smartgenes), "Yeah, we've decided to let you keep thinking. :)" 	
			Nzyr asks, "Sleep?" 	
			Alex says (to Nzyr), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that sleep is something that no real programmer needs." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "eat dinner" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Town center
Floyd | You're in a sunlit plaza which is abundantly decorated with rose
Floyd | bushes and cypresses. Public buildings such as the town hall and guild
Floyd | headquarters encircle the plaza. Their golden-ochre stone, blue-glazed
Floyd | mud brick masonry and crenellated walls are some of the finest in the
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northwards from here there's a giant "U" shaped cavity in the
Floyd | mountain's natural formation. The town stretches to northeast and
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase on the north leads downward to the cliffside balcony,
Floyd | which overlooks the land far below. The bazaar is to the south, and
Floyd | the square is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some town guards scattered around the place.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | You go walking in the streets and alleys for a while. Finding nothing
Floyd | of interest, you head back to the town center.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask town guards about key" 		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at town hall" 		
	

Floyd | "This is indeed too fine a day for trouble, isn't it, citizen? Stay
Floyd | out of harm and don't get involved in anything mischievous."
Floyd |
Floyd | Most of the public buildings are closed for holidays.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | The bazaar of Arg Varkana is under high brick domes interconnected
Floyd | with vaulted corridors. All kinds of goods from every town in and
Floyd | around the Varkana region are traded here. It's usually crowded, but
Floyd | today even more so, thanks to the holidays and celebrations. You
Floyd | prefer to avoid going too far in the bazaar right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | The exits are to the east, north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Among the nearby merchandise an art stand catches your attention.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You doubt you can make it to the other side of bazaar easily. You'd
Floyd | rather wait until it's less crowded.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x art stand" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lots of art supplies for sale. You just love examining all those tools
Floyd | and equipment.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You doubt you can make it to the other side of bazaar easily. You'd
Floyd | rather wait until it's less crowded.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You make your way through the crowd and get out of the bazaar.
Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "kids, follow me" 		
	

Floyd | The kids have better things to do.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "we didn't go back to the balcony" 	
	Otto says (to Floyd), "kick kids" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |

		smartgenes asks, "we did, didn't we, where the food was?" 	
			smartgenes asks, "or did we have to go north again?" 	
			Touchy says, "yeah, north" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | The bazaar of Arg Varkana is under high brick domes interconnected
Floyd | with vaulted corridors. All kinds of goods from every town in and
Floyd | around the Varkana region are traded here. It's usually crowded, but

		Touchy says, "at the town square" 	
	

Floyd | today even more so, thanks to the holidays and celebrations. You
Floyd | prefer to avoid going too far in the bazaar right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | The exits are to the east, north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Among the nearby merchandise an art stand catches your attention.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You make your way through the crowd and get out of the bazaar.
Floyd |
Floyd | Town center
Floyd | You're in a sunlit plaza which is abundantly decorated with rose
Floyd | bushes and cypresses. Public buildings such as the town hall and guild
Floyd | headquarters encircle the plaza. Their golden-ochre stone, blue-glazed
Floyd | mud brick masonry and crenellated walls are some of the finest in the
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northwards from here there's a giant "U" shaped cavity in the
Floyd | mountain's natural formation. The town stretches to northeast and
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase on the north leads downward to the cliffside balcony,
Floyd | which overlooks the land far below. The bazaar is to the south, and
Floyd | the square is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some town guards scattered around the place.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cliffside balcony
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are placed here, and waiters are moving
Floyd | about placing plates and cutlery on them. Looks like preparations for
Floyd | a lofty lunch are under way.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the town center.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see some waiters here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "maybe we can crack the lock with a knife" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get cutlery" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "or pick it with a fork" 	
			Touchy says, "or spoon it...ah nevermind" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "pick a fight" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "get all" 		
	

Floyd | waiters: I don't suppose the waiters would care for that.
Floyd | chair: You won't need to carry a chair.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "leap canyon" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "sit down" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "sit cahir" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "sit chair" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "sit" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to sit on?
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "I have been flipping back and forth between windows, since I've played this already, and just now when I flipped back to this window the first thing I read was:" 	
			Jacqueline | You can see many kids playing here. 	
			Jacqueline says, "...and I thought to myself, 'Yeah, we really do have a lot of kids here for today's session' before I even realized that I'd read that line from the game or thought that thought." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "chair" 		
	

Floyd | You get onto the chair.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "And you kids are doing really well!" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "garcon, bring me my food" 		
	

Floyd | You seem to want to talk to someone, but I can't see whom.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Hahaha" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "eat lunch" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the food)
Floyd | Wait for the lunchtime, it'll be more appropriate.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "waiter, menu please" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "wait for lunch" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to wait.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "wait 200 turns" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to wait.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "wai" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "wait" 		MikeG asks, "Wait did we actually get some food?" 	
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a quill pen
Floyd |   a bottle of kingberry juice
Floyd |   a ribbon (being worn)
Floyd |   a glow orb (providing light)
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |

		smartgenes asks, "a bug maybe?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Cliffside balcony (on the chair)
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are placed here, and waiters are moving
Floyd | about placing plates and cutlery on them. Looks like preparations for
Floyd | a lofty lunch are under way.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some waiters here.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "Hmm, it said 'first taking the food'" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get lunch" 		
	

Floyd | Wait for the lunchtime, it'll be more appropriate.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "wait for lunchtime" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to wait.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to get off the chair first.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Eat waiters" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the waiters)
Floyd | I don't suppose the waiters would care for that.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "eat lunch" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the food)
Floyd | Wait for the lunchtime, it'll be more appropriate.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "order food" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "yep. Bug" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "order lunch" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "waiters, i'll be back" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Count waiters" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "get up" 		
	

Floyd | You get off the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cliffside balcony
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are placed here, and waiters are moving
Floyd | about placing plates and cutlery on them. Looks like preparations for
Floyd | a lofty lunch are under way.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the town center.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see some waiters here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Town center
Floyd | You're in a sunlit plaza which is abundantly decorated with rose
Floyd | bushes and cypresses. Public buildings such as the town hall and guild
Floyd | headquarters encircle the plaza. Their golden-ochre stone, blue-glazed
Floyd | mud brick masonry and crenellated walls are some of the finest in the
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northwards from here there's a giant "U" shaped cavity in the
Floyd | mountain's natural formation. The town stretches to northeast and
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase on the north leads downward to the cliffside balcony,
Floyd | which overlooks the land far below. The bazaar is to the south, and
Floyd | the square is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some town guards scattered around the place.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | The bazaar of Arg Varkana is under high brick domes interconnected
Floyd | with vaulted corridors. All kinds of goods from every town in and
Floyd | around the Varkana region are traded here. It's usually crowded, but
Floyd | today even more so, thanks to the holidays and celebrations. You
Floyd | prefer to avoid going too far in the bazaar right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | The exits are to the east, north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Among the nearby merchandise an art stand catches your attention.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get stand" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You make your way through the crowd and get out of the bazaar.
Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x fountain" 		
	

Floyd | It's a simple clean fountain.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "go fountain" 		
	

Floyd | With an impressive splash, you jump into the shallow water. Some of
Floyd | the kids are fascinated by the idea and hurry to join you...
Floyd |
Floyd | You manage to get out before you're totally drenched.
Floyd |

		Nzyr asks, "We don't really need to buy a quill since we already have one, right?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x kids" 		
	

Floyd | Many of the town children are gathered here. You recognize some of
Floyd | them due to their frequent visits to the library and occasionally
Floyd | creeping into the workshop. Most of them are playing.
Floyd |

		MikeG asks, "Maybe nivanen knows how to open the cabinet?" 	
			smartgenes says, "worth a go" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shady Park
Floyd | Some benches lie in the park, one of which is occupied by an old
Floyd | couple who are busy talking to each other. Behind them you can see a
Floyd | kingberry bush.
Floyd |
Floyd | The terrace and your room are to the west, and the vineyard is to the
Floyd | south.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bath Hall
Floyd | This is a round hall with a single hexagonal pillar at the center.
Floyd | Bath chambers line the wall, forming a semicircle, and mirrored
Floyd | dressers are placed around the central pillar. There are some chests
Floyd | at the entrance to keep people's extra belongings. Above them, clean
Floyd | bath towels are hung from the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance is to the east, and the swimming pool is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha, Nivanen and Hairdresser Rana here.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "It's either that , or the cat again, or I'm out of ideas. :)" 	
			smartgenes says, "the guy next door is playing harry potter on a trumpet" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "get hairpin" 		
	

Floyd | You already have those.
Floyd |

		MikeG asks, "We do?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask ninaven about cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen about cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen for key" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x cat" 		
	

Floyd | Rasha is the cat of your friend Nivanen. He's fat with thick yellow
Floyd | fur.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen about cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Want a little hint? It's a bit off, so might take a while to find out." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask cat for key" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "not me" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Ninaven about Arjang" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "surely one of us will think of it" 	
			Touchy says, "hm,,," 	
			smartgenes says, "there's the temple" 	
			smartgenes says, "had all sorts of things on the gods" 	
			Touchy says, "sure let's explore some more" 	
			Touchy says, "I'm all in favor of exploring now that we're stuck." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Maryam), "They are stubborn, this lot. :)" 	
			smartgenes exclaims, "to me it's a battle against the wits of the author!" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Nivanen about ambassadors" 		smartgenes says, "i'm always disappointed if i cheat" 	
	

Floyd | "They seemed to be ok; none of them was wearing an Ember medallion.
Floyd | You don't need to worry."
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "wash cat" 		
	

Floyd | "Hiss!" You now have some stripes on your skin.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Ok. As you wish :)" 	
			Touchy says, "reminds of how davidw used to flip out when stewie would give hints from the walkthrough" 	
			Maryam says, "Haha" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Bath Hall
Floyd | This is a round hall with a single hexagonal pillar at the center.
Floyd | Bath chambers line the wall, forming a semicircle, and mirrored
Floyd | dressers are placed around the central pillar. There are some chests
Floyd | at the entrance to keep people's extra belongings. Above them, clean
Floyd | bath towels are hung from the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance is to the east, and the swimming pool is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha, Nivanen and Hairdresser Rana here.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a quill pen
Floyd |   a bottle of kingberry juice
Floyd |   a ribbon (being worn)
Floyd |   a glow orb (providing light)
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Nivanen about library" 		
	

Floyd | "I won't step into that place now that the school's over! You surely
Floyd | have nerves to live in there."
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "ask rana about temple" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask rana about temple" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask rana about temple" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "If you hurt the cat, I'll write spoilers in capital." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You take the path westward which leads to a square in the town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "what about that landing pad" 	
			Touchy says, "oh right...we could check it out again" 	
			Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Eastern cliffside
Floyd | Near the brink of the cliff the vines grow scarcer but more unruly and
Floyd | are gradually replaced with wild herbs. Before the brink there's a
Floyd | circular landing platform.
Floyd |
Floyd | Under the cliff you can see a narrow section of the town ending at one
Floyd | of the minor town gates. Beyond the gate, and far below, lies the
Floyd | eastern meadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the west.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x vines" 		
	

Floyd | It's a small section of the semi-famous vineyards of Arg Varkana, a
Floyd | source of tiny ruby grapes, wine, vinegar, raisins and sweet syrup all
Floyd | to consume as well as to export and exchange.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "beam me up, scotty" 		
	

Floyd | You seem to want to talk to someone, but I can't see whom.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says (to Maryam), "You guys do need to move to a bigger apartment so that you can have a cat. You seem very cat-deprived." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x herbs" 		
	

Floyd | Some of the wild herbs are burnt, and there's no trace of regrowth.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x ribbon" 		
	

Floyd | It's a red ribbon. Used to tie a little girl's hair no doubt.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Or, just come visit me. I have two!" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "give the ribbon to one of the kids?" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Climb vines" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x platform" 		
	

Floyd | A conventional landing spot for landing hawks, drakes, or - if from a
Floyd | Sarvegnian community or something similar - airborn vehicles. It's
Floyd | made from stone, and is circular, measuring about four meters in
Floyd | diameter. Three crystalline glow orbs are inlaid within its brim to
Floyd | make it recognizable at night.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some of the wild herbs around the platform are burnt. From those and
Floyd | the fresh oil stains you conclude someone has landed here recently.
Floyd | However, it's an obsolete platform, too far from any functioning nest
Floyd | to be practical.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x jewelry" 		
	

Floyd | Your jewelry include armbands, a torc, hairpins and earrings that
Floyd | usually accompany you during the day.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "so one of those corknut thingies landed here..problem with an ember dude on it" 	
			Alex awwwks. "Want cork nut!" 	
			Maryam says, "Don't tempt me Jacqueline! My friend works in a cat-shelter..." 	
			Touchy says, "no way" 	
			Touchy asks, "we have a hairpin?" 	
			Touchy says, "How did I miss that.." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x hairpin" 		
	

Floyd | Your jewelry include armbands, a torc, hairpins and earrings that
Floyd | usually accompany you during the day.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "I was thinking we could pick the lock" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "I'm thinking HELL YEAH!" 	
			MikeG says, "Worth a try" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Maryam), "I am certain that there are cats in that shelter who need you to love them. :)" 	
			Touchy says, "I'm so getting a cat when I have a place that is suitable." 	
			Maryam says, "Hehe" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I said that for years. Now that I have a place... well... they are a lot of work and not always the stress-reducer you would think. But I don't plan on giving them away any time soon, either." 	
			MikeG says, "I have 2 cats. One was from a shelter" 	
			Touchy asks, "Well is anybody going to try to pick that lock?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd | You take the path westward which leads to a square in the town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see Ardavaan's vehicle leaning next to a pillar.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan here.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "I was waiting for us to get to the museum. :)" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You climb up the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Museum
Floyd | The museum is a tidy hall filled with various exhibits, ranging from
Floyd | artworks and crafts and old objects to archeological findings.
Floyd |
Floyd | Display cases, shelves and tables occupy the most possible space
Floyd | without making it difficult to walk. A glass cabinet containing old
Floyd | books in a corner draws your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is back down the staircase.
Floyd |

		Touchy says (to MikeG), "There you go." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "pick lock with hairpin" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Technically we don't own the cats. The shelter gave them to us to 'foster' so that we could see 'if we liked them' and I can 'give them back at any time.'" 	
			Jacqueline says, "But they dropped them off at our house in 2006, and we've moved 200 miles since then, so I think we're stuck with these kittens." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Unlock cabinet with hairpin" 		
	

Floyd | You don't have the key to open it. The museum attendants will arrive
Floyd | after lunch.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "open cabinet with jewelry" 		
	

Floyd | You don't have the key to open it. The museum attendants will arrive
Floyd | after lunch.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "But anyway, yes, I deeply approve of cats in interactive fiction games, and I agree with Maryam that if you try to hurt this cat, even in jest, she should shout spoilers at you." 	
			MikeG says, "dang" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "pick lock" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "everythnig happens after lnch huh" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x torc" 		
	

Floyd | Your jewelry include armbands, a torc, hairpins and earrings that
Floyd | usually accompany you during the day.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Glad that you can have then and keep them now." 	
			Nzyr says, "Maybe we should take a nap." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see Ardavaan's vehicle leaning next to a pillar.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan here.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "Apparently we just got up too early this morning. Let's try to go back to bed. :)" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about book" 		
	

Floyd | (the books)
Floyd | "Much that has faded from memory may be reawakened through written
Floyd | words... If you know where to look."
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "We can't the bazaar is blocking the way." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "sleep" 		
	

Floyd | You aren't feeling especially drowsy.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x rugs" 		
	

Floyd | They seem to be old. They contain animal and floral patterns.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "can we write something" 	
			Nzyr says, "Or maybe we need to ask more questions or something" 	
			smartgenes says, "ask librarian to lunch" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | It's a one-man vehicle with a saddle instead of a seat; less cozy but
Floyd | easier to manoeuvre. It has a transparent shield in front to protect
Floyd | the pilot at high speed. It's bronze in color and has been damaged and
Floyd | patched up in various places and needs cleaning. Even though
Floyd | Ashtartan-made, it can't be one of those fabulous ones Nivanen saw

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "put quill in ink" 		
	

Floyd | last night.
Floyd |
Floyd | You dip the quill in ink. However, you still need a paper to draw on.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about lunch" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "write on vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "N" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "draw on vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "oops" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Down" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Workshop
Floyd | You are in the bookcrafter's workshop, a spacious hall for copying,
Floyd | illustrating and repairing books where artisans like yourself work.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the library.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see your colleague Arjang here. He is sitting behind his work
Floyd | desk.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Arjang for paper" 		
	

Floyd | "Sorry, but I really need what's left of our paper supply. Besides,
Floyd | you don't have any commissions right now."
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "Hrm." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about poetry book" 		
	

Floyd | "Due to this map and a dozen more works I cannot look into new
Floyd | comissions. That's what idle artisans are for, don't you think?"
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "use female wiles on arwang" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Steal paper" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about key" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "These people like to natter. Like myself, at times..." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "wait for lunch" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to wait.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "It's particularly bad today..." 	
			MikeG says, "heh" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask arjang to lunch" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about houtan" 		
	

Floyd | "He tends to everything with genuine care while he makes you think all
Floyd | he does is relax behind his desk or brew his aromatic tea. I like
Floyd | him." You nod in agreement.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You climb up the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask houtan about tea" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Houtan about poetry book" 		
	

Floyd | "I wouldn't hinder you of course. But I'd suggest you wait for the
Floyd | attendants open the window shutters upstairs after lunch so you can
Floyd | find what you seek."
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "grr lol" 	
			Touchy asks, "Where are those damn attendants?" 	
			Touchy says, "I don't want to wait for the museum to open I need the book precisely before that." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Tell Houtan about cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "i think back to start and ask those lovely girls to lunch" 	
			Touchy asks, "We are a girl, remember?" 	
			Maryam says, "Mmhhhh! Nhhmhh! *Jacqueline holding my mouth*" 	
			smartgenes says, "f houtan, let's eat" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "houtan, follow me" 		
	

Floyd | Librarian Houtan has better things to do.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see Ardavaan's vehicle leaning next to a pillar.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Town center
Floyd | You're in a sunlit plaza which is abundantly decorated with rose
Floyd | bushes and cypresses. Public buildings such as the town hall and guild
Floyd | headquarters encircle the plaza. Their golden-ochre stone, blue-glazed
Floyd | mud brick masonry and crenellated walls are some of the finest in the
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northwards from here there's a giant "U" shaped cavity in the
Floyd | mountain's natural formation. The town stretches to northeast and
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase on the north leads downward to the cliffside balcony,
Floyd | which overlooks the land far below. The bazaar is to the south, and
Floyd | the square is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some town guards scattered around the place.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cliffside balcony
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are placed here, and waiters are moving
Floyd | about placing plates and cutlery on them. Looks like preparations for
Floyd | a lofty lunch are under way.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the town center.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see some waiters here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "waiter, food" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "order lunch" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "nap on the table" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to nap.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "nap" 		
	

Floyd | You aren't feeling especially drowsy.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "waiter, there's a fly in my soup" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask waiters about nivanen" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x waiters" 		
	

Floyd | They are constantly moving from one table to another, making sure
Floyd | everything is perfect.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x tables" 		
	

Floyd | The lunch will be served on these tables.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x chairs" 		
	

Floyd | Simple wooden chairs are placed around the tables.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "sit" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to sit on?
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "sit on chair" 		
	

Floyd | You get onto the chair.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x waiter" 		
	

Floyd | They are constantly moving from one table to another, making sure
Floyd | everything is perfect.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "talk to waiter" 		
	

Floyd | They seem to be fairly busy and you don't feel like disturbing them.
Floyd | You don't need anything for the moment anyways.
Floyd |

		Touchy sighs. 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "bang knife & fork on table" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "give hellhound bones to dimwit flathead" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "order lunch" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to eat?
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "lunch" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the food)
Floyd | Wait for the lunchtime, it'll be more appropriate.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask waiter about lunch" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "wait for the lunchtime, it's more appropriate" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to wait.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x food" 		
	

Floyd | The food that's being prepared smells fantastic.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "smell food" 		
	

Floyd | The food smells very good!
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "buy food" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing is on sale.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Cliffside balcony (on the chair)
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are placed here, and waiters are moving
Floyd | about placing plates and cutlery on them. Looks like preparations for
Floyd | a lofty lunch are under way.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some waiters here.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a quill pen
Floyd |   a bottle of kingberry juice
Floyd |   a ribbon (being worn)
Floyd |   a glow orb (providing light)
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hm..." 	
			Nzyr asks, "So we need paper?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "reserve table" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "I'm guessing we need to talk with someone" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to get off the chair first.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get up" 		
	

Floyd | You get off the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cliffside balcony
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are placed here, and waiters are moving
Floyd | about placing plates and cutlery on them. Looks like preparations for
Floyd | a lofty lunch are under way.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the town center.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see some waiters here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x canyon" 		
	

Floyd | Beautiful sight.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x garden" 		
	

Floyd | Nice decorative plants.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Town center
Floyd | You're in a sunlit plaza which is abundantly decorated with rose
Floyd | bushes and cypresses. Public buildings such as the town hall and guild
Floyd | headquarters encircle the plaza. Their golden-ochre stone, blue-glazed
Floyd | mud brick masonry and crenellated walls are some of the finest in the
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northwards from here there's a giant "U" shaped cavity in the
Floyd | mountain's natural formation. The town stretches to northeast and
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase on the north leads downward to the cliffside balcony,
Floyd | which overlooks the land far below. The bazaar is to the south, and
Floyd | the square is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some town guards scattered around the place.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x guards" 		
	

Floyd | Town guards are dressed in their colorful uniform. They're mostly
Floyd | talking to each other. There's occasional laughter here and there. Due
Floyd | to the absence of serious threats in these times, you can tell their
Floyd | task is no longer as challenging as it used to be.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x buildings" 		
	

Floyd | Most of the public buildings are closed for holidays.
Floyd |

		Nzyr asks, "Doesn't Rana have that?" 	
			Touchy asks, "Have what?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | The bazaar of Arg Varkana is under high brick domes interconnected
Floyd | with vaulted corridors. All kinds of goods from every town in and
Floyd | around the Varkana region are traded here. It's usually crowded, but
Floyd | today even more so, thanks to the holidays and celebrations. You
Floyd | prefer to avoid going too far in the bazaar right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | The exits are to the east, north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Among the nearby merchandise an art stand catches your attention.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "one of them said they would eat with us at dinner" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x stand" 		
	

Floyd | Lots of art supplies for sale. You just love examining all those tools
Floyd | and equipment.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "Paper. If it's needed at this point that is" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x supplies" 		
	

Floyd | Lots of art supplies for sale. You just love examining all those tools
Floyd | and equipment.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x tools" 		
	

Floyd | Lots of art supplies for sale. You just love examining all those tools
Floyd | and equipment.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You make your way through the crowd and get out of the bazaar.
Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | You climb a steep road upward and enter the old temple.
Floyd |
Floyd | Old Temple
Floyd | The interior of this old temple is still relatively intact. There are
Floyd | shallow pools of water, and a beautiful dome overhead. The water is
Floyd | provided by a natural source boiling out of the mountain rocks and
Floyd | flowing from a wall behind a pair of statues. One of the statues
Floyd | represents the goddess Amortaad and the other her beast counterpart
Floyd | Senmervae.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see a little boy sitting on a bench in here.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the foot of the statues you see some flowers.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "give ribbon to kids" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |

		MikeG exclaims, "Dinner! We haven't made it to lunch yet!" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x pools" 		
	

Floyd | The fountains don't work and the mossy pools need cleaning. Still,
Floyd | stream water flows gently in the pools.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask goddess to turn time" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "There should be coins in those pools dammit." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Give ribbon to boy" 		
	

Floyd | The boy doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x fountains" 		
	

Floyd | The fountains don't work and the mossy pools need cleaning. Still,
Floyd | stream water flows gently in the pools.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pray" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "clean pool" 		
	

Floyd | You can't think of a good way to clean all the moss single-handedly.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "boy, clean pool" 		
	

Floyd | "The pools are too slippery. I might get hurt."
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "get stones" 		
	

Floyd | Those seem to be a part of the statues.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask boy about him" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "kids, clean pool" 		
	

Floyd | You seem to want to talk to someone, but I can't see whom.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "prise stone from statue" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x amortaad" 		
	

Floyd | The life size figure chiselled on stone represents the once popular
Floyd | goddess Amortaad. She is still worshipped, you remind yourself, but no
Floyd | entire temple is dedicated to her anymore.
Floyd |
Floyd | The figure is adorned with a necklace of gilded vine leaves, beads of
Floyd | lapis lazuli, and armbands with lion heads (a more ceremonial version
Floyd | of the ones you have). Her jet-inlaid eyes are outlined with thick
Floyd | black lines and she carries six weapons on her back; reminding you of
Floyd | Varkana's tradition of initiating a warrior to all those six weapons
Floyd | before letting them specialize in one.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x weapons" 		
	

Floyd | The statue of Amortaad has a sword, an axe, a mace, a bow, a javelin
Floyd | and a baton.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Put ribbon on statue" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the statues would achieve nothing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take javelin" 		
	

Floyd | They're fixed in place.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x beast" 		
	

Floyd | This statue represents a fabulous beast, which resembles a winged lion
Floyd | with ram horns, on whose back the goddess would ride out from her home
Floyd | at the source of the sacred river Surana on top of high mountains to
Floyd | visit lands and peoples (there is a debate on the location of the
Floyd | mountains; some even go so far to suggest they are somewhere in an
Floyd | old, distant world).
Floyd |
Floyd | The lion's head and eyes are inlaid with colorful stones and the scaly
Floyd | neck is covered with a glistening green enamel. Senmervae's images
Floyd | often adorn schools, libraries and scientific books, because people
Floyd | associate it with science and knowledge.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "draw on statue" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You walk down to the school, and find the gates closed as you
Floyd | expected. The classes will begin after the grape harvest is usually
Floyd | done, which is in a month. You return to the square.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | You cross the shady park, and climb up the stairs to reach the
Floyd | terrace.
Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "NW" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x estate" 		
	

Floyd | It's the house of an old surgeon and his wife. You see them often, but
Floyd | you have never seen much of their house due to the walls and the
Floyd | ancient trees that surround it.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x walls" 		
	

Floyd | It's the house of an old surgeon and his wife. You see them often, but
Floyd | you have never seen much of their house due to the walls and the
Floyd | ancient trees that surround it.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "climb walls" 		
	

Floyd | No way, not again...
Floyd |

		Nzyr asks, "Again?" 	
			Touchy says, "dunno" 	
			MikeG says, "from the beginning" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd | Your room is cozy and comfortable with meticulously selected furniture
Floyd | and decoration. A mirrored dresser is placed near the open window,
Floyd | with a small marble basin and a pitcher next to it. And at the foot of
Floyd | your bed there is a chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the north.
Floyd |

		MikeG asks, "We're afraid of heights, remember?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "search dresser" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "search hest" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "search chest" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see inside, since the cloth chest is closed.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "change clothes" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "lay down" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open chest" 		
	

Floyd | The chest contains some clean clothes. You rummage a bit until you
Floyd | select an outfit. Once you have changed your clothes, you close the
Floyd | chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're now wearing a hand printed silk dress in gold and lapis lazuli

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "open chest" 		
	

Floyd | tones. Your favorite color combination.
Floyd |
Floyd | The chest contains some clean clothes. You rummage a bit until you
Floyd | select an outfit. Once you have changed your clothes, you close the
Floyd | chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're now wearing a hand printed silk dress in gold and lapis lazuli
Floyd | tones. Your favorite color combination.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "open chest" 		
	

Floyd | The chest contains some clean clothes. You rummage a bit until you
Floyd | select an outfit. Once you have changed your clothes, you close the
Floyd | chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're now wearing a hand printed silk dress in gold and lapis lazuli
Floyd | tones. Your favorite color combination.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "now we're ready for lunch?" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Nivanen about dinner" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd | Your room is cozy and comfortable with meticulously selected furniture
Floyd | and decoration. A mirrored dresser is placed near the open window,
Floyd | with a small marble basin and a pitcher next to it. And at the foot of
Floyd | your bed there is a chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the north.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x basin" 		MikeG asks, "to the bathhouse?" 	
	

Floyd | A small white stone basin is installed on a protrusion from the wall.
Floyd | Next to it there's a pitcher filled with water you use to wash your
Floyd | face and hands. For a real watery experience however, you'd go to a
Floyd | bath hall and pool not far from here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "Oops." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bath Hall
Floyd | This is a round hall with a single hexagonal pillar at the center.
Floyd | Bath chambers line the wall, forming a semicircle, and mirrored
Floyd | dressers are placed around the central pillar. There are some chests
Floyd | at the entrance to keep people's extra belongings. Above them, clean
Floyd | bath towels are hung from the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance is to the east, and the swimming pool is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha, Nivanen and Hairdresser Rana here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen about lunch" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "search chests" 		
	

Floyd | The chests are empty.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "search dressers" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x pillar" 		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Nivanen about dinner" 		
	

Floyd | Mirrored dressers are placed around the hexagonal pillar. They're
Floyd | usually used by those who've taken their bath and want to tidy up
Floyd | their hair.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen about lunch" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "rana, follow me" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hairdresser Rana has better things to do.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Swimming Pool
Floyd | The swimming pool is delightful at times like this; everybody's gone
Floyd | after their daily business and it's empty. The water reflects the
Floyd | sunlight from the windowed roof above.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the bath hall to the north.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "um...sorry :)" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "rana, lunch" 		
	

Floyd | You seem to want to talk to someone, but I can't see whom.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "search pool" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x roof" 		
	

Floyd | Daylight infiltrates abundantly through the windowed roof.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Write" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "ask rana about hair" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "S" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bath Hall
Floyd | This is a round hall with a single hexagonal pillar at the center.
Floyd | Bath chambers line the wall, forming a semicircle, and mirrored
Floyd | dressers are placed around the central pillar. There are some chests
Floyd | at the entrance to keep people's extra belongings. Above them, clean
Floyd | bath towels are hung from the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance is to the east, and the swimming pool is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha, Nivanen and Hairdresser Rana here.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "take bath" 		
	

Floyd | You don't feel like getting your hair wet right now.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "Fine. I need that hint now." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "rana, eeh you'll never guess what happened" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "oHO" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Write on origami" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "THE WILL OF ONE OF THESE KIDS IS NOT STRONG" 	
			Jacqueline giggles. 	
			Touchy runs away crying. 	
			Touchy eventually joins the dark side. 	
			Jacqueline says, "Actually, I think it wouldn't be a bad thing to take a hint." 	
			Jacqueline says, "But of course it takes more than one of you to ask." 	
			Maryam says, "Right now, Ardavaan is searching among the books provided by Houtan." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Maryamm), "Wait a sec." 	
			Touchy asks, "Ardavaan is doing what?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Do you other folks mind a nudge?" 	
			Touchy asks, "Wuh huh?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "rana, come to dinner" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "wasn't that a hint already" 	
			MikeG says, "I thought he was just standing around outside..." 	
			Touchy says, "He was last time we saw him.." 	
			MikeG asks, "Maybe we should kick the crap out of him?" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Rana about paper" 		
	

Floyd | (papers)
Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "He's been doing it since early morning, but he doesn't care explaining to you." 	
			smartgenes says, "let's go beat him up" 	
			Touchy asks, "So he has a secret decoy twin brother who's standing guard outside?" 	
			Maryam says, "You can pretty kick everyone but him haha" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd | Your room is cozy and comfortable with meticulously selected furniture
Floyd | and decoration. A mirrored dresser is placed near the open window,
Floyd | with a small marble basin and a pitcher next to it. And at the foot of
Floyd | your bed there is a chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the north.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		MikeG asks, "Maybe we can distract him and take his vehicle or at least search it?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bath Hall
Floyd | This is a round hall with a single hexagonal pillar at the center.
Floyd | Bath chambers line the wall, forming a semicircle, and mirrored
Floyd | dressers are placed around the central pillar. There are some chests
Floyd | at the entrance to keep people's extra belongings. Above them, clean
Floyd | bath towels are hung from the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance is to the east, and the swimming pool is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha, Nivanen and Hairdresser Rana here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shady Park
Floyd | Some benches lie in the park, one of which is occupied by an old
Floyd | couple who are busy talking to each other. Behind them you can see a
Floyd | kingberry bush.
Floyd |
Floyd | The terrace and your room are to the west, and the vineyard is to the
Floyd | south.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You take the path westward which leads to a square in the town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "kids, wanna jelly baby" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see Ardavaan's vehicle leaning next to a pillar.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan here.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "He's searching the books he's got from the library." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | He has dark hair, high brow and accented cheekbones, and carries a
Floyd | scar on his chin.
Floyd |
Floyd | He's sitting on a rug while keeping his booted feet out. There are
Floyd | piles of books around him and he's currently studying a particularly
Floyd | heavy one which is laid open in front of him.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Ok, now your turn to explore :)" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ardavaan, you are gonna pay" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "I guess we missed that" 	
			Nzyr asks, "Just curious... is this the longest playthrough yet?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about book" 		
	

Floyd | (the books)
Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Jacqueline says (to Nzyr), "No." 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x book" 		
	

Floyd | The books are diverse but most seem to be on mythological topics. A
Floyd | particularly heavy one lies open on the rug. You recognize it with no
Floyd | difficulty; this book was once repaired by yourself under Behzaad's
Floyd | direction when you were a new apprentice.
Floyd |
Floyd | The heavy book contains praises to spirits, elements, constellations
Floyd | and gods. Including records of the offerings and libations to those
Floyd | entities from the kings, queens and heros, and the constructions that
Floyd | were built for their love and honor.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says (to Nzyr), "Oops, No." 	
			Jacqueline says, "We've actually held off on Varkana for a long time because we knew it would be a longer game." 	
			Jacqueline says, "We usually try for games that can be played in two hours or so." 	
			Jacqueline says, "But we have had games that have gone multiple sessions." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think you guys will get this one, though." 	
			smartgenes says, "well i've enjoyed this" 	
			Jacqueline says, "You're doing well, and when the end game comes, it goes pretty quickly." 	
			Nzyr says, "I guess it's a good idea to examine people." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get book" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need any of these books.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "frisk ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about poetry book" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ardavaan, are you gonna take me to dinner or what" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "pout" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "bend over slightly" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says (to Jacqueline), "Ah, I see." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "spill ink on book" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to spill the bottle of
Floyd | kingberry juice.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "lol that was inventive" 	
			Maryam asks, "Now that it's progressed this far, I think it can be finished in this session?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about houtan" 		
	

Floyd | "A resourceful man, with a suitable job."
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Ardavaan about books" 		
	

Floyd | (the books)
Floyd | "Much that has faded from memory may be reawakened through written
Floyd | words... If you know where to look."
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes asks, "ardavaan for key" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan for key" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ardavaan, there's a cabinet upstairs, give me the key now" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Pour ink on Ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about behdzdadad" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		Touchy asks, "gah what was his name?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ardavaan, take me to lunch" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Behzaad" 	
	smartgenes asks, "ardavaan about all" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about behzaad" 		
	

Floyd | "So he has even been to your town. I knew the old jackal back in
Floyd | Ashtarta. He is a remarkable craftsman indeed... And you say, he just
Floyd | left the town?"
Floyd |
Floyd | You nod. "Yesterday afternoon."
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks away. "Lucky him..." You wait for him to continue, but he
Floyd | doesn't seem to intend to.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about flight" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about everything" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "board vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about maryam" 		
	Maryam says, "clubfloyd He isn't the talkative one here." 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get book" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need any of these books.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "start vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x book" 		
	

Floyd | The books are diverse but most seem to be on mythological topics. A
Floyd | particularly heavy one lies open on the rug. You recognize it with no
Floyd | difficulty; this book was once repaired by yourself under Behzaad's
Floyd | direction when you were a new apprentice.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "give quill to ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Ardavaan doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | It's a one-man vehicle with a saddle instead of a seat; less cozy but
Floyd | easier to manoeuvre. It has a transparent shield in front to protect
Floyd | the pilot at high speed. It's bronze in color and has been damaged and
Floyd | patched up in various places and needs cleaning. Even though
Floyd | Ashtartan-made, it can't be one of those fabulous ones Nivanen saw
Floyd | last night.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "push vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | It's too heavy to move, unless you actually mount and ride on it.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x rug" 		
	

Floyd | They seem to be old. They contain animal and floral patterns.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "mount vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | You reach for the handles and begin to mount the saddle, but a stare
Floyd | from the owner of the vehicle discourages you from going on.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "pull rug" 		
	

Floyd | Those are fixed in place.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "lift rug" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "mount vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | You reach for the handles and begin to mount the saddle, but a stare
Floyd | from the owner of the vehicle discourages you from going on.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "pull rug" 		
	

Floyd | Those are fixed in place.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "roll ardavaan inside rug" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Slap Ardavaan with feather" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Haha... but no, he isn't the talkative one here." 	
			MikeG says, "board would be a good synonym for mount" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a quill pen
Floyd |   a bottle of kingberry juice
Floyd |   a ribbon (being worn)
Floyd |   a glow orb (providing light)
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "give ribbon to ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Ardavaan doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "give orb to ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Ardavaan doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "show ribbon to ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Ardavaan is unimpressed.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "flash kewelry" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "kiss ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Something about his sharp gaze freaks you out. No way.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Houtan the librarian." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "kiss houtan" 		
	

Floyd | To express your affection, you blow a kiss to Librarian Houtan.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x houtan" 		
	

Floyd | Houtan is a good-natured, merry, elderly man who loves to talk (and
Floyd | he's good at that; he always has things to say on various topics) with
Floyd | a red face, thining hair, and blond scrolled moustaches. He attends to
Floyd | the library very well, giving a lot more than what his job demands of
Floyd | him.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask houtan about ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Librarian Houtan rubs his chin, trying to remember where he left off.
Floyd | "Hmm. Yes, he was very dry and nearly hostile, until I talked about
Floyd | the topics that attracted his attention."
Floyd |
Floyd | He pauses for a while, studying you, then adds, "Hmm, he's not social
Floyd | and appreciates his privacy here so I did not inform anyone of his
Floyd | arrival. But... maybe you can talk to him further? However, he lacks a
Floyd | night's sleep and seemed frustrated after being encircled by fair
Floyd | women of your age. So be careful. This fresh opportunity, as well as
Floyd | his unguarded enthusiasm, may fade after official meetings and new
Floyd | ties."
Floyd |
Floyd | Even though he didn't mention it, you can tell he is somehow worried.
Floyd | You're not quite convinced however, and he seems to read it on your
Floyd | face. You weigh your thoughts before you decide to discuss the topic
Floyd | further.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Ask Houtan about Ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Your further inquisition lightens him up. "I know you so well that I
Floyd | believe you'll truly benefit from this precious opportunity to discuss
Floyd | things first-handedly with an Ashtartan. This one in particular seems
Floyd | to have common interests with you, which you could use to start a
Floyd | conversation with him. In a wider scope..."
Floyd |
Floyd | He pauses a moment, his expression getting serious, "It might give us
Floyd | a thin chance to start our relations with less influence from...
Floyd | businessmen, politicans and soldiers." He utters the last words with a
Floyd | hint of disgust. "Sarvegnians will follow Ashtartans' example,
Floyd | remember when I told you this. We better let it be as incorrupt an
Floyd | example as possible."
Floyd |
Floyd | Even though you don't share his concern (which makes you feel a bit...
Floyd | guilty) you don't have the heart to refuse him a request; something he
Floyd | almost never makes. You finally agree to talk to Ardavaan, which seems
Floyd | to be the only thing Librarian Houtan hoped to hear. He regains his
Floyd | composure and smiles at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |

		MikeG asks, "The librarian said he left to draw pictures when told about the temple...maybe we can get rid of him that way?" 	
			Maryam says, "f ask houtan about ardavan" 	
	Maryam says (to Floyd), "ask houtan about ardavan" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "what does he want us to talk to him about exactly" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see Ardavaan's vehicle leaning next to a pillar.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan here.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "let's just talk" 	
			Maryam says, "Farahnaaz is clueless." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about books" 		
	

Floyd | (the books)
Floyd | "Much that has faded from memory may be reawakened through written
Floyd | words... If you know where to look."
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "talk to ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Gathering your courage, you find a place on the other side of the book
Floyd | pile and fetch a cushion to sit on. Ardavaan, who was momentarily
Floyd | distracted, turns his attention back to the book before him. You try
Floyd | to sound as unobtrusive as possible, "Well, um... if I can help you
Floyd | with finding something, just let me know. I work here. And I'm
Floyd | familiar with such topics," you point to the big book he's studying.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You're... familiar with the written myths. I'll try not to forget
Floyd | it." His eyes remain fixed on the book. You frown, and can't help
Floyd | retaliating, "To put it in such a crude manner, yes. This one we're
Floyd | looking at, for example, took two months of work. I redid the binding,
Floyd | repaired the pictures, and even some of the text. I'm indeed familiar
Floyd | with the written myths." You instantly regret your tactlessness. That
Floyd | wasn't quite you.
Floyd |
Floyd | He trails the contours of a picture with his fingertip, "So, you
Floyd | repair books?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Mainly, yes. I mean, I do illustrations in the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. Especially gilded images."
Floyd |
Floyd | "You must receive plenty of comissions."
Floyd |
Floyd | His brief compliment doesn't totally cheer you, but you recover your
Floyd | modesty, "Oh... not often these days. And it's just thanks to my
Floyd | mentor, Behzaad, that I managed to make it this far."
Floyd |
Floyd | "He chooses the books for you?" You'd swear his gaze just intensified.
Floyd | You reply nevertheless, "Seldom, his apprentices share the work
Floyd | themselves becau-" "Has... Behzaad... chosen a book for you?"
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel a tingling in the back of your neck. "Yes, recently he told
Floyd | me to repair an old poem book from the museum's collection just before
Floyd | he left town, which I haven't done yet. Uh... what?" The tingling goes
Floyd | as quickly as it came. You wonder if it was your imagination.
Floyd |
Floyd | A smile crosses his lips, "From what I hear, the last task he requests
Floyd | from his pupils is usually an extraordinary one. I wonder what's in
Floyd | that old poem book he asked you to repair. Something exciting, no
Floyd | doubt." He carefully closes the big book before him. "I must go and
Floyd | join the other ambassadors now. I wish I could stay here longer, or
Floyd | visit the old temple over there to do a drawing of Senmervae. But my
Floyd | time is short..." He gets up and starts tidying the books on a table.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Perhaps I can do it? The drawing, I mean," you ask hesitantly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ah, actually I'd really appreciate that. If you have time, of
Floyd | course."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I do, besides, it's a pleasant thing to draw. See you at lunch, I
Floyd | guess."
Floyd |
Floyd | You watch as he mounts his vehicle and silently glides away. You rub
Floyd | your neck and wonder what Houtan will think... You shrug; diplomacy
Floyd | has never been your forte.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by four points.]
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about temple" 		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Talk to Ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "say to self, oh i think i've fallen for ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | You can't use multiple objects with that verb.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
			MikeG asks, "What drawing was he referring to?" 	
			smartgenes says, "say the goddess in the temple" 	
			MikeG says, "nevermind. I re-read it." 	
			Touchy says, "Now we still lack paper..." 	
			smartgenes says, "we need to go draw it" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Workshop
Floyd | You are in the bookcrafter's workshop, a spacious hall for copying,
Floyd | illustrating and repairing books where artisans like yourself work.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the library.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see your colleague Arjang here. He is sitting behind his work
Floyd | desk.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "get paper" 		
	

Floyd | "Sorry, but I really need what's left of our paper supply. I guess
Floyd | your drawing has to wait, unless you go get your paper from
Floyd | elsewhere."
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "arjang, give paper to me now or i will gouge out your eyes with my poker" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		MikeG asks, "elsewhere?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask arjang about paper" 		
	

Floyd | (the papers)
Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		MikeG asks, "Have we seen any paper anywhere else?" 	
			smartgenes says, "who knows maybe its dinner time" 	
			Nzyr says, "Origami." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a quill pen
Floyd |   a bottle of kingberry juice
Floyd |   a ribbon (being worn)
Floyd |   a glow orb (providing light)
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "do you know the solution nzyr?" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "good point Nzyr" 	
			smartgenes says, "if not am impressed" 	
			Maryam says, "Yes, you already noticed it, or somebody did I think." 	
			Nzyr says, "No, but Rana has paper" 	
			Touchy says, "Yeah, but we couldn't get it earlier." 	
			Nzyr says, "Hmm." 	
			MikeG says, "let's go back" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Workshop
Floyd | You are in the bookcrafter's workshop, a spacious hall for copying,
Floyd | illustrating and repairing books where artisans like yourself work.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the library.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see your colleague Arjang here. He is sitting behind his work
Floyd | desk.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You climb up the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha and Nivanen here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nivanen is now dressed up in her colorful guard suit and carries her
Floyd | six weapons on her back. Rasha wrinkles his nose and watches you
Floyd | suspiciously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ha, thanks again for bringing Rasha to me. What's up? ... I'm going
Floyd | to the town center. Remember the lunch will be served on the cliffside
Floyd | balcony, and it's your turn to be my guest." You thank her and assure
Floyd | her that you'll be there.
Floyd |
Floyd | You cross the shady park, and climb up the stairs to reach the
Floyd | terrace.
Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is
Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "W" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bath Hall
Floyd | This is a round hall with a single hexagonal pillar at the center.
Floyd | Bath chambers line the wall, forming a semicircle, and mirrored
Floyd | dressers are placed around the central pillar. There are some chests
Floyd | at the entrance to keep people's extra belongings. Above them, clean
Floyd | bath towels are hung from the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance is to the east, and the swimming pool is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Hairdresser Rana here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "rana, give paper" 		
	

Floyd | (papers to Hairdresser Rana)
Floyd | Hairdresser Rana has better things to do.
Floyd |

		Touchy asks, "Are we supposed to dress for lunch or something?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get paper" 		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "ask rana for paper" 		
	

Floyd | (the paper)
Floyd | Knowing Hairdresser Rana, she will probably allow you to have one of
Floyd | her artistic provisions if you ask her for it nicely.
Floyd |
Floyd | (papers)
Floyd | "Mind giving me a sheet of paper please? I need a neat one for
Floyd | drawing."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Of course not. Here, do you like this speckled beige sheet? It's
Floyd | actually more suited for drawing than origami."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes, many thanks!"
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at paper" 		
	

Floyd | (the paper)
Floyd | A nice sheet of paper from Hairdresser Rana's exquisite supply.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "we got dressed before anyway" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a paper
Floyd |   a quill pen
Floyd |   a bottle of kingberry juice
Floyd |   a ribbon (being worn)
Floyd |   a glow orb (providing light)
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "yay" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask rana for money" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "do origami" 		
	

Floyd | Bath Hall
Floyd | This is a round hall with a single hexagonal pillar at the center.
Floyd | Bath chambers line the wall, forming a semicircle, and mirrored
Floyd | dressers are placed around the central pillar. There are some chests
Floyd | at the entrance to keep people's extra belongings. Above them, clean
Floyd | bath towels are hung from the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance is to the east, and the swimming pool is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Hairdresser Rana here.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at pen" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your own personal goknous-feather quill pen!
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Terrace
Floyd | You are on the open terrace by your room. The way to the north is

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | blocked by the high walls of a private estate surrounded by tall
Floyd | trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some stairs lead downward, to a shady park to the east and eventually
Floyd | to the vineyard in the southeast. More stairs lead upward to the west.
Floyd | Your room is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha and Nivanen here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Rasha continues walking to the direction of the square, looking back
Floyd | once in a while to see if his mistress is following.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm very hunrgy! Well, see you in the cliffside balcony..." Nivanen
Floyd | walks off the road to the west, occasionally calling after Rasha.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | You take the path westward which leads to a square in the town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Nivanen here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You climb a steep road upward and enter the old temple.
Floyd |
Floyd | Old Temple
Floyd | The interior of this old temple is still relatively intact. There are
Floyd | shallow pools of water, and a beautiful dome overhead. The water is
Floyd | provided by a natural source boiling out of the mountain rocks and
Floyd | flowing from a wall behind a pair of statues. One of the statues
Floyd | represents the goddess Amortaad and the other her beast counterpart
Floyd | Senmervae.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see a little boy sitting on a bench in here.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the foot of the statues you see some flowers.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "draw picture of senmervae" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "draw senmervae" 		
	

Floyd | You put the paper and the ink bottle on the floor and carefully start
Floyd | tracing the figure on the paper. After a while, the little boy comes
Floyd | up and watches from behind your shoulder as you add the details.
Floyd |
Floyd | "How do you do that?" He finally breaks the silence.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Drawing? I train a lot. It's my hobby and job," you reply while doing
Floyd | the finishing touches.
Floyd |
Floyd | He leans on you as you hold up the finished drawing, his nose almost
Floyd | touching the paper. "Whoa! It's superb!" Due to his sudden weight on
Floyd | you, your elbow tips the kingberry juice bottle which rolls away and
Floyd | crashes into a shallow pool. You sigh in relief for holding the
Floyd | drawing up. He apologizes and gets back on the bench, promising to
Floyd | clean up the mess later.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "I thought we're supposed to draw the godess? Apparently not..." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 49 out of a possible 90, in 592 turns.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Examine drawing" 		
	

Floyd | It's a drawing of the statue of Senmervae in the old temple, signed by
Floyd | your own hand.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x pool" 		
	

Floyd | The fountains don't work and the mossy pools need cleaning. Still,
Floyd | stream water flows gently in the pools.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "search pool" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing worth taking.
Floyd |

		smartgenes exclaims, "finally lunch!" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | The bazaar of Arg Varkana is under high brick domes interconnected
Floyd | with vaulted corridors. All kinds of goods from every town in and
Floyd | around the Varkana region are traded here. It's usually crowded, but
Floyd | today even more so, thanks to the holidays and celebrations. You
Floyd | prefer to avoid going too far in the bazaar right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | The exits are to the east, north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Among the nearby merchandise an art stand catches your attention.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You make your way through the crowd and get out of the bazaar.
Floyd |
Floyd | Town center
Floyd | You're in a sunlit plaza which is abundantly decorated with rose
Floyd | bushes and cypresses. Public buildings such as the town hall and guild
Floyd | headquarters encircle the plaza. Their golden-ochre stone, blue-glazed
Floyd | mud brick masonry and crenellated walls are some of the finest in the
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northwards from here there's a giant "U" shaped cavity in the
Floyd | mountain's natural formation. The town stretches to northeast and
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase on the north leads downward to the cliffside balcony,
Floyd | which overlooks the land far below. The bazaar is to the south, and
Floyd | the square is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some town guards scattered around the place.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cliffside balcony
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are occupied by townspeople, on which tasty
Floyd | food and good wine are served. Waiters constantly move about and tend
Floyd | to every request.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the town center.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Nivanen, Ashtartan ambassadors, some friends, some
Floyd | townspeople, Marita, Lady Atossa, Rasha and some waiters here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nivanen beckons you to a nearby table populated by a group of your
Floyd | friends. You both go there and sit down, getting involved in
Floyd | conversation and eating.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "eat lunch and love it" 		
	

Floyd | You can't use multiple objects with that verb.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "sit" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to sit on?
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "sit on chair" 		
	

Floyd | But you're already on the chair.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "sit on nivanen" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can sit down on.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "order lunch" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "Unfortunately the entire town died of starvation while waiting for lunch." 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at ambassadors" 		
	

Floyd | They are handsome men and women indeed, all wearing neat
Floyd | gold-embroidered suits decorated with medals and insignia. They are
Floyd | seated at two tables, with Lady Atossa and some other high-ranking
Floyd | officials, and are busily engaged in conversation.
Floyd |
Floyd | However, you can't find Ardavaan anywhere among them. This suddenly
Floyd | alarms you... Looks like he didn't go joining his colleagues as he had
Floyd | told you. You wonder what Nivanen would make out of it.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "[LINK]" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x lunch" 		
	

Floyd | Saffron rice with roasted almonds, turkey in pomegranate and walnut
Floyd | sauce, barberry glazed chicken... along with sherbet and wine.
Floyd | Everything at its best.
Floyd |
Floyd | You notice Rasha climbing up the stairs. He then quickly runs off and
Floyd | disappears from sight.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "say mmmmmm pomegranate" 		
	

Floyd | Whom do you want to say that to?
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "rasha" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		MikeG asks, "follow the cat?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "talk to atossa" 		Touchy asks, "just get back to the library and look for the book and ardavaan?" 	
	

Floyd | She's sitting far from you. At any case you wouldn't dare disturb her.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "Eat." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x atossa" 		
	

Floyd | The sovereign of Varkana (also called Argbaan, which in local dialect
Floyd | means "the guardian of the fortified town") looks strikingly regal,
Floyd | which is not due to her glistening tiara or amazing blue dress but
Floyd | something more profound.
Floyd |
Floyd | She's seated at the same table with some Ashtartan ambassadors and
Floyd | diplomats. But she doesn't quite participate in the seemingly heated
Floyd | conversation which is going on around the table and has a rather
Floyd | thoughtful air about her.
Floyd |
Floyd | Marita, her cheetah companion, is snoozing at her feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Picture number 6 here.]
Floyd |
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "I think a savegame would be a good idea here" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing unexpected.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Look at Marita" 		
	

Floyd | While still a cub this cheetah was rescued from a fire incident in the
Floyd | woods by a group of firefighters accompanied by the then Argbaan
Floyd | to-be, Lady Atossa herself. She favors Marita a lot and the two are
Floyd | good friends. Some even say Marita is likely to express the feelings
Floyd | her mistress hides behind a calm face.
Floyd |
Floyd | Marita has stretched her graceful, variegated body on the floor near
Floyd | the table. She's seemingly snoozing at her mistress's feet. Her long
Floyd | tail, however, is tapping on the floor in an uncomfortable rhythm.
Floyd |

		smartgenes asks, "jacqueline?" 	
			Alex says (to smartgenes), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that Jacqueline is isquiesque." 	
			smartgenes asks, "how to save?" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "save" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "push save" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "crap" 	
			Touchy says, "there's a machine for saving just "push save" will name it numerically..." 	
			Touchy says, "whatever...continue" 	
			smartgenes asks, "i think it did it still?" 	
			Touchy says, "it saved unter the name "SAVE" I think" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sorry... oops. I was in another window." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "What's up?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get marita" 		
	

Floyd | I don't suppose Marita would care for that.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "nothing...continue isquiesque" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "stroke marita" 		Jacqueline says, "Are you all squared away on saving, then? Cool." 	
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		MikeG asks, "Did we break it?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Cliffside balcony (on the chair)
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are occupied by townspeople, on which tasty
Floyd | food and good wine are served. Waiters constantly move about and tend
Floyd | to every request.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Nivanen, Ashtartan ambassadors, some friends, some
Floyd | townspeople, Marita, Lady Atossa and some waiters here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x nivanen" 		
	

Floyd | Nivanen is dressed up in her colorful guard suit. She's placed her
Floyd | weapons next to her chair.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "We should find ardavaan" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x weapons" 		
	

Floyd | The traditional weapon set of a Varkana warrior consists of a sword,
Floyd | an axe, a mace, a bow, a javelin and a baton. All are slender-built
Floyd | and are strapped on the back. Sometimes the weapon in which they
Floyd | specialize is larger, which is not the case for Nivanen's axe.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get mace" 		
	

Floyd | "Not that I don't want to, but let's say, do I ever ask you for paint
Floyd | brushes?"
Floyd |

		Maryam asks, "did you discuss it with Nivanen?" 	
			Touchy says, "we did not" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen for mace" 		
	

Floyd | "Not that I don't want to, but let's say, do I ever ask you for paint
Floyd | brushes?"
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "ask nivanen about ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | You anxiously tell her about not seeing Ardavaan among the
Floyd | ambassadors, and that he hasn't actually joined them or signaled his
Floyd | arrival since he came.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Looks a bit suspicious. A shy ambassador who comes here for...
Floyd | drawing and reading books. Hmm... Librarian Houtan could do with more
Floyd | prudence. But for now, I'll go and take a look. Perhaps he just got
Floyd | lost in the town bazaar or something. He'd surely regret missing this
Floyd | lunch." Nivanen says as she takes her weapons to strap them to her
Floyd | back. "Me too, I hope he's just lost..." "Let's go search, and perhaps
Floyd | ask for aid."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nivanen excuses the two of you from the others at the table and
Floyd | hurries to the staircase, beckoning you to follow.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to get off the chair first.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "get up" 		
	

Floyd | You get off the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cliffside balcony
Floyd | The natural terraced balcony is surrounded by ornate gardens and
Floyd | overlooks the deep canyon down below. It's a popular spot for
Floyd | celebrations and other public events.
Floyd |
Floyd | Numerous tables and chairs are occupied by townspeople, on which tasty
Floyd | food and good wine are served. Waiters constantly move about and tend
Floyd | to every request.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the town center.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ashtartan ambassadors, some friends, some
Floyd | townspeople, Marita, Lady Atossa and some waiters here.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Town center
Floyd | You're in a sunlit plaza which is abundantly decorated with rose
Floyd | bushes and cypresses. Public buildings such as the town hall and guild
Floyd | headquarters encircle the plaza. Their golden-ochre stone, blue-glazed
Floyd | mud brick masonry and crenellated walls are some of the finest in the
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northwards from here there's a giant "U" shaped cavity in the
Floyd | mountain's natural formation. The town stretches to northeast and
Floyd | northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase on the north leads downward to the cliffside balcony,
Floyd | which overlooks the land far below. The bazaar is to the south, and
Floyd | the square is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some town guards scattered around the place.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Nivanen here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "fight nivanen" 		
	

Floyd | She blocks your attack "Hey, watch it you, flimsy!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Nivanen is telling a group of guards that an ambassador is missing,
Floyd | which makes them burst in laughter. "I wish it was I who'd been
Floyd | tasting our best wine reserve and counting Ashtartans today, and you
Floyd | watching all of the town descend from these stairs. Profit from your
Floyd | time off before your patrol schedule, girl." Nivanen's face blushes in
Floyd | rage, making her look close to drunk.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well I hope you'll be rewarded for your superb vigilance. But I'm
Floyd | telling you he did NOT signal his arrival..." "And I'm telling you,
Floyd | you better watch your tone while wearing that uniform, you're
Floyd | embarrassing us..." another guard snaps, while the one next to him
Floyd | stops him and adds calmly "There are only eight Ashtartans in this
Floyd | town. I myself escorted them to the hotel last night. No more arrivals
Floyd | are expected. So, kindly go back to your lunch like a good recruit on
Floyd | her time off." "Unlike some, I've never gotten drunk in public, old
Floyd | timer. Today's no exception."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nivanen holds her chin up and comes to you. "Well, unless you've
Floyd | dreamt up this Ardavaan we have to find him by ourselves." "Trust me,
Floyd | he's real - you can ask Houtan if you don't believe me." "I believe
Floyd | you. I'm sorry... Look, I'll go search in the bazaar. It might take
Floyd | some time. Meanwhile you can search anywhere else you can think of
Floyd | finding him; the old temple, vineyards, whatever. And I'll have a word
Floyd | with Librarian Houtan afterwards. See you soon I hope."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nivanen takes the south road to the direction of bazaar and
Floyd | disappears.
Floyd |

		Touchy asks, "Where oh where could he be?" 	
			MikeG says, "He's not real, we were hallucinating. :)" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see Ardavaan's vehicle leaning next to a pillar.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "talk to ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "go vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | You mount Ardavaan's vehicle.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "I think he'd be after the book." 	
			Touchy says, "bastard must be inside" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | It's a one-man vehicle with a saddle instead of a seat; less cozy but
Floyd | easier to manoeuvre. It has a transparent shield in front to protect
Floyd | the pilot at high speed. It's bronze in color and has been damaged and
Floyd | patched up in various places and needs cleaning. Even though
Floyd | Ashtartan-made, it can't be one of those fabulous ones Nivanen saw
Floyd | last night.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		Touchy asks, "yeah let's sabota....sabo..what's the verb for sabotage?" 	
			Touchy says, "also sabotage..good so let's sabotage his ride" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "break vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "sabotage vehicle" 		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "break vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "mount vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | You are already riding Ardavaan's vehicle.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a drawing
Floyd |   a quill pen
Floyd |   a ribbon (being worn)
Floyd |   a glow orb (providing light)
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ride against wall" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "fly" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Drive vehicle into pillar" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square (on Ardavaan's vehicle)
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get of vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hm..that didn't work" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace (on Ardavaan's vehicle)
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "lets' go in the library" 	
			smartgenes says, "no it did it says on vehicke" 	
			Touchy asks, "Shouldn't we get rid of the vehicle? Or hide it or something?" 	
			Touchy asks, "How about the shady park?" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Crash vehicle" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square (on Ardavaan's vehicle)
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace (on Ardavaan's vehicle)
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go there while you're riding Ardavaan's vehicle, you have to
Floyd | dismount first.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square (on Ardavaan's vehicle)
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You walk down to the school, and find the gates closed as you
Floyd | expected. The classes will begin after the grape harvest is usually
Floyd | done, which is in a month. You return to the square.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard (on Ardavaan's vehicle)
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Shady Park (on Ardavaan's vehicle)
Floyd | Some benches lie in the park, one of which is occupied by an old
Floyd | couple who are busy talking to each other. Behind them you can see a
Floyd | kingberry bush.
Floyd |
Floyd | The terrace and your room are to the west, and the vineyard is to the
Floyd | south.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "oh well we know the verb to get off now" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get off vehicle" 		MikeG asks, "can we fly off the cliff?" 	
	

Floyd | As you dismount, the vehicle weighs heavily on you and you fail to
Floyd | stabilize it. It falls to its side while you dodge. Something breaks
Floyd | in it with a solid clinging noise.
Floyd |
Floyd | Shady Park
Floyd | Some benches lie in the park, one of which is occupied by an old
Floyd | couple who are busy talking to each other. Behind them you can see a
Floyd | kingberry bush.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see Ardavaan's vehicle.
Floyd |
Floyd | The terrace and your room are to the west, and the vineyard is to the
Floyd | south.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "Well, that's taken care of..." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		smartgenes says, "lol" 	
	

Floyd | You take the path westward which leads to a square in the town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You cross Librarian Houtan who's leaving the library. He doesn't pay
Floyd | attention to you, as if you are not there. You turn and watch him
Floyd | continue his way south. You'd swear something was not right... You
Floyd | call him, but he doesn't stop.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "i think we may need to restore haha" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |

		Touchy says (to smartgenes), "Maybe, so far I'm assuming we had to trash it so he won't get away. But yeah maybe we would have needed it later..." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You climb up the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Museum
Floyd | The museum is a tidy hall filled with various exhibits, ranging from
Floyd | artworks and crafts and old objects to archeological findings.
Floyd |
Floyd | Display cases, shelves and tables occupy the most possible space
Floyd | without making it difficult to walk. A glass cabinet containing old
Floyd | books in a corner draws your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is back down the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Rasha and Ardavaan here.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Farahnaaz... How kind of you to have brought us light." Rasha's eyes
Floyd | glitter from within Ardavaan's arms as he turns the cat from the
Floyd | display cases to let it face you. Ardavaan's eyes are closed but the
Floyd | cat is watching you intently. After being carefully placed on the
Floyd | ground, Rasha blinks a few times in confusion and Ardavaan opens his
Floyd | eyes. He comes to you and snatches the glow orb from your hand. "You
Floyd | have our gratitude. A glow orb... I'm embarrassed it did not cross my
Floyd | mind."
Floyd |
Floyd | He continues scanning the exhibits, your gaze and Rasha's following
Floyd | him. He suddenly halts, and brings the glow orb near a show case
Floyd | containing some old books. After a few seconds of fiddling with the
Floyd | lock with some strange metal wires, he opens the glass door and picks
Floyd | up the poem book. "Despite my admiration for your craft, Farahnaaz,
Floyd | and your excitement for the task, I should keep this one away from
Floyd | your creative hands." You turn for the exit. "Anyways, I'd be curious
Floyd | to know, why have you come here before the museum opens? If you don't
Floyd | mind explaining..." He cocks his head to one side, spinning the glow
Floyd | orb in his hand. You struggle for an answer as he goes and stands
Floyd | between you and the exit. "... So?"
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "If it crashes when you try to dismount it it's probably supposed to happen." 	
			Touchy says, "f ask ardavaan about behznaad" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about behzaad" 		
	

Floyd | "So he has even been to your town. I knew the old jackal back in
Floyd | Ashtarta. He is a remarkable craftsman indeed... And you say, he just
Floyd | left the town?"
Floyd |
Floyd | You nod. "Yesterday afternoon."
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks away. "Lucky him..." You wait for him to continue, but he
Floyd | doesn't seem to intend to.
Floyd |
Floyd | It'd be a good idea to convince him you're not here just to spy on
Floyd | him, improbable as it may sound...
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a drawing
Floyd |   a quill pen
Floyd |   a ribbon (being worn)
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "tell ardavaan about book" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the bookshelves, the old books, the poem book or
Floyd | the books?
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "poem" 		
	

Floyd | "Yes, that's what I came here for."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan is getting impatient.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "kiss ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Something about his sharp gaze freaks you out. No way.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So, assuming you've come for a stroll... I still cannot let you alarm
Floyd | others to come and chase me. But fatigue does not allow me to focus
Floyd | well, so don't fight or it'll be fatal." Without giving you any time
Floyd | to absorb his odd warning, his hands reach out for your head. Each
Floyd | finger is pressed on a point, resulting in a tingling sensation in
Floyd | your head and spine. On reflex you struggle to free yourself. He
Floyd | gasps, and the tingling spreads everywhere and you drift into a
Floyd | slumber.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 62 out of a possible 90, in 645 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "tell ardavaan about rasha" 		
	

Floyd | > Please give one of the answers above.

		Jacqueline says, "Oopsie" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | > Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "Hm." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |

		Maryam asks, "Can undo?" 	
			MikeG says, "maybe we tell him we followed the cat" 	
			smartgenes says, "what a charmer he is" 	
			Touchy says, "we need an excuse to be there..." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Workshop
Floyd | You are in the bookcrafter's workshop, a spacious hall for copying,
Floyd | illustrating and repairing books where artisans like yourself work.
Floyd |
Floyd | The staircase leads up to the library.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see your colleague Arjang here. He's fallen asleep behind his
Floyd | desk.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Yes, they have the ability to undo." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x arjang" 		
	

Floyd | You don't remember seeing Arjang sleeping at his desk before... and
Floyd | the map he was working on is nowhere to be seen. Perhaps he thought to
Floyd | remove it from the desk before taking a nap. It's quite possible; you
Floyd | nod to yourself.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a drawing
Floyd |   a quill pen
Floyd |   a ribbon (being worn)
Floyd |   a glow orb (providing light)
Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search arjang" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x drawing" 		
	

Floyd | It's a drawing of the statue of Senmervae in the old temple, signed by
Floyd | your own hand.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "touch arjang" 		
	

Floyd | Keep your hands to yourself!
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You climb up the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You climb up the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Museum
Floyd | The museum is a tidy hall filled with various exhibits, ranging from
Floyd | artworks and crafts and old objects to archeological findings.
Floyd |
Floyd | Display cases, shelves and tables occupy the most possible space
Floyd | without making it difficult to walk. A glass cabinet containing old
Floyd | books in a corner draws your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is back down the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Rasha and Ardavaan here.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Farahnaaz... How kind of you to have brought us light." Rasha's eyes
Floyd | glitter from within Ardavaan's arms as he turns the cat from the
Floyd | display cases to let it face you. Ardavaan's eyes are closed but the
Floyd | cat is watching you intently. After being carefully placed on the
Floyd | ground, Rasha blinks a few times in confusion and Ardavaan opens his
Floyd | eyes. He comes to you and snatches the glow orb from your hand. "You
Floyd | have our gratitude. A glow orb... I'm embarrassed it did not cross my
Floyd | mind."
Floyd |
Floyd | He continues scanning the exhibits, your gaze and Rasha's following
Floyd | him. He suddenly halts, and brings the glow orb near a show case
Floyd | containing some old books. After a few seconds of fiddling with the
Floyd | lock with some strange metal wires, he opens the glass door and picks
Floyd | up the poem book. "Despite my admiration for your craft, Farahnaaz,
Floyd | and your excitement for the task, I should keep this one away from
Floyd | your creative hands." You turn for the exit. "Anyways, I'd be curious
Floyd | to know, why have you come here before the museum opens? If you don't
Floyd | mind explaining..." He cocks his head to one side, spinning the glow
Floyd | orb in his hand. You struggle for an answer as he goes and stands
Floyd | between you and the exit. "... So?"
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a drawing
Floyd |   a quill pen
Floyd |   a ribbon (being worn)

		smartgenes asks, "maybe tell him we brought the drawing?" 	
	

Floyd |   some jewelry (being worn)
Floyd |   an outfit (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | It'd be a good idea to convince him you're not here just to spy on
Floyd | him, improbable as it may sound...
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "give drawing to ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | "Oh, you've already made the drawing of Senmervae? Interesting..."
Floyd |
Floyd | You give the drawing to Ardavaan. He holds it up and studies it for a
Floyd | moment "Truly impressive... I regret not being able to reward you."
Floyd | You tell him not to think of it, while contemplating whether there's
Floyd | somebody around who could hear if you screamed. Even if someone could
Floyd | hear you, though, they probably wouldn't respond in time. "Well, now
Floyd | that I got what I was looking for I must leave. Your face shows what
Floyd | you think..." he smiles briefly "... but believe me, I truly need this
Floyd | book, it's very important." His voice is slighty strained with
Floyd | weariness. He descends the staircase, with Rasha following him.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear him calling up "And your friends will awaken in an hour,
Floyd | don't worry. All they need is some natural sleep. I was too tired to
Floyd | resort to something... more subtle."
Floyd |
Floyd | It is now pitch dark in here!
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "tell ardavaan about rasha" 		Touchy says, "my thoughts exactly" 	
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down the staircase.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | You're in the Library of Arg Varkana. It's a big but cozy hall lined
Floyd | with rows of bookshelves. Reading tables are at the center and by the
Floyd | large windows which allow sunlight during the day. A chandelier hung
Floyd | from the ceiling upstairs along with several glowstands scattered
Floyd | around the library provide extra illumination in the evening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Spiral stairs lead up to the museum, and down to the bookcrafters'
Floyd | workshop. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha and Ardavaan here.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "oops" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "feel about" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | He has dark hair, high brow and accented cheekbones, and carries a
Floyd | scar on his chin.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan hurries out of the library, with Rasha at his heels.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | You see Nivanen coming up the road. "Halt, Ashtartan!" She calls out.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Rasha and Ardavaan here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan seems to be confused. He gives you a poisonous look. "Do you
Floyd | know what happened to my vehicle?" You hesitate, "Well, didn't it need
Floyd | repairs?" "You nuisance... I will..." He turns to Nivanen and raises
Floyd | his hands in surrender.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ardavaan is it? Your arrival as an ambassador was not expected." He
Floyd | smirks, "Now, that's surprising. So, they've sent only you to welcome
Floyd | the last ambassador?" "Sort of. Please come with me..." "Sure. I will
Floyd | follow your lead."
Floyd |
Floyd | You tell Nivanen that he stole a book from the museum. He laughs. "And
Floyd | she somehow disposed of my vehicle. Maybe you can arrest two thieves
Floyd | at a time?" "Don't move!" "I'm not. See?..." As he raises his hands
Floyd | higher to prove his surrender, you see something sparkle out of the
Floyd | corner of your eye. For a brief moment Nivanen is distracted too,
Floyd | which is enough for Ardavaan's hands to reach and grab your head from
Floyd | behind. Nivanen warns him that he can't escape, but doesn't dare
Floyd | strike him with you at his mercy. Your head and spine start to tingle,
Floyd | and you think you hear Ardavaan talking to Nivanen...
Floyd |
Floyd | "I will follow your lead, guard. Just as I said." Ardavaan lets go of
Floyd | Farahnaaz, who stands dazed before him. "What did you do to her?!" You
Floyd | try hard not to panic. Ardavaan motions you to unwield your axe, which
Floyd | you ignore. "Your friend is bound to me for as long as I need her." He
Floyd | smiles menacingly, "She deprived me of my vehicle, so it's only fair
Floyd | to make her pay for it. She's now in a trance. Lead me to the Royal
Floyd | Nest, raise no alarm, and all of us will be fine." Your gaze shifts
Floyd | from Ardavaan to Farahnaaz. You finally lower your axe, and
Floyd | reluctantly return it to your back strap. Rasha comes near you and
Floyd | rubs himself against your feet.
Floyd |

		Touchy asks, "hm...any thoughts?" 	
			Touchy asks, "should we just go there?" 	
			smartgenes says, "ang on avent read it all" 	
			Touchy says, "kk" 	
			smartgenes asks, "we are farahnaaz right?" 	
			smartgenes says, "i guess not" 	
			MikeG says, "we just switched characters apparently" 	
			MikeG says, "cause she's in a trance" 	
			Otto says, "yes, so now we're armed and dangerous :)" 	
			smartgenes says, "ah i see..." 	
			smartgenes says, "i was re-reading the line trying to make sense of it" 	
			MikeG asks, "do we lead him there?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a jeweled baton
Floyd |   a javelin
Floyd |   a bow
Floyd |   a mace
Floyd |   an axe
Floyd |   a sword
Floyd |   a quiver (being worn)
Floyd |     some arrows
Floyd |   a guard uniform (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan points to south. "That way, I guess."
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "geez she's certainly armed." 	
			Touchy says, "So how about this, we lead him, go down the trapdoor first and if he follows us to the darkness we split his head with the axe..." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Library's Terrace
Floyd | Engraved wooden pillars support a high wooden roof. Some chairs and
Floyd | tables have been brought here from the library's interior, as is
Floyd | usually done in warm seasons. There are even some rugs and cushions on
Floyd | the ground for more relaxed reading.
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the library is before you to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Farahnaaz, Rasha and Ardavaan here.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "It's as good a plan as any I suppose" 	
			Touchy says, "Or you know..whatever comes up" 	
			Maryam says, "A walking arsenal ;)" 	
			smartgenes says, "take him to lunch" 	
			Touchy asks, "hm...do we know what she specialized on?" 	
			MikeG says, "hehe" 	
			Touchy says, "maybe we need to pick the right weapon" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x mace" 		
	

Floyd | Your mace is rougly shaped like a bull's head. You don't remember the
Floyd | mythological reference... It's Farahnaaz's kind of stuff.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x sword" 		
	

Floyd | It's a slightly-curved short sword. In Arg Varkana they forge blades
Floyd | light and swift.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x bow" 		
	

Floyd | You're more into close combat, still, you'd make an acceptable
Floyd | markswoman.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x javelin" 		
	

Floyd | The only times you remember putting it to a real use was when you were
Floyd | helping a street sweeper unclog a water canal, and when you were
Floyd | trying to keep an old barn's gates shut against an angry bull.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x baton" 		
	

Floyd | This once-popular weapon can interfere with perception and
Floyd | concentration, which is handy for or against illusionists. Its gem is
Floyd | running out of charge though. Wasn't it for the Argbaan's insistance
Floyd | to not to abandon it (she has even ordered a new delivery of gems, a
Floyd | big waste of money in your opinion), no one would bother with this
Floyd | expensive weapon except for the traditional attire.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "hmmmm" 	
			MikeG says, "hmmm indeed" 	
			Touchy says, "hmmmm inde- timing" 	
			Nzyr says, "Hmmmmm" 	
			Jacqueline hums. 	
			MikeG asks, "let's keep moving and look for a time to attack?" 	
			Touchy says, "yeah" 	
			smartgenes says, "can we make the illusion thingamijig work" 	
			Touchy says, "keep rollin" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "hit ardavaan with baton" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm Ardavaan with the jeweled baton won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "hit ardavaan with sword" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm Ardavaan with the sword won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "hahaha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "oh dear" 	
			Touchy says, "fine." 	
			Jacqueline says, "ILAC" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan, Farahnaaz, Rasha and Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "use baton on aradavaan" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wave baton" 		
	

Floyd | You look ridiculous waving the jeweled baton.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x gem" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push gem" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Shake baton" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "give baton to farahnaaz" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |
Floyd | Farahnaaz doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "ilac" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | The bazaar of Arg Varkana is under high brick domes interconnected
Floyd | with vaulted corridors. All kinds of goods from every town in and
Floyd | around the Varkana region are traded here. It's usually crowded, but

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "use baton on ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | today even more so, thanks to the holidays and celebrations.
Floyd |
Floyd | The exits are to the east, north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | There are many people walking or loading and unloading stuff here, but
Floyd | you can eventually reach to the west of bazaar if you try. Rasha is
Floyd | groaning and hissing to the crowd, and the hair on his back stands up.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan, Farahnaaz and Rasha here.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's not appropriate to use it in this way...
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "the syntax should be "attack Ardavaan with ..." I think" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | As you make way Ardavaan follows you with Farahnaaz by his side. He
Floyd | tries to shield her from bumping into people and handcarts while
Floyd | controlling her steps. His teeth are clenched... You come to his aid
Floyd | by walking on the other side of Farahnaaz, worrying more for your
Floyd | friend than for him.
Floyd |
Floyd | Once out of the bazaar, Ardavaan suddenly turns to you, "Where is your
Floyd | cat?" Without a word you run back to the bazaar.
Floyd |
Floyd | You trace all your way back and finally find Rasha, who's been stamped
Floyd | on and run over without being noticed. There are cats who live in such
Floyd | places. But your poor Rasha was not one of them. You sit there for a
Floyd | long time, weeping, and ignore people's inquiries and consolation.
Floyd |
Floyd | When you finally get up and leave the bazaar, but you realize Ardavaan
Floyd | and Farahnaaz are nowhere to be seen. Only hours later you find out
Floyd | that they were spotted and halted by town guards, and fought to their
Floyd | death.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** Your adventure is over ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 67 out of a possible 90, in 669 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

		Touchy says, "AWWW" 	
			Touchy says, "AAAWWWWW" 	
			MikeG says, "oops" 	
			MikeG says, "flat cat death" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | > Bazaar
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "hahahaha ewwww" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "attack ardavaan with batton" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		Touchy exclaims, "shove it up his ass!" 	
			Maryam exclaims, "Don't hurt the cat!!" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "It was his fault!" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Mindbending freak!" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "oops" 		
	

Floyd | Think nothing of it.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | The bazaar of Arg Varkana is under high brick domes interconnected
Floyd | with vaulted corridors. All kinds of goods from every town in and
Floyd | around the Varkana region are traded here. It's usually crowded, but
Floyd | today even more so, thanks to the holidays and celebrations.
Floyd |
Floyd | The exits are to the east, north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | There are many people walking or loading and unloading stuff here, but
Floyd | you can eventually reach to the west of bazaar if you try. Rasha is
Floyd | groaning and hissing to the crowd, and the hair on his back stands up.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan, Farahnaaz and Rasha here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Square
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "attack ardavaan with baton" 		
	

Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan, Farahnaaz, Rasha and Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm Ardavaan with the jeweled baton won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | He has dark hair, high brow and accented cheekbones, and carries a
Floyd | scar on his chin.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x farahnaaz" 		
	

Floyd | She seems to be in a sort of trance maintained by Ardavaan.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "attack ardavaan with baton" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm Ardavaan with the jeweled baton won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "give baton to farahnaaz" 		
	

Floyd | Farahnaaz doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Pick up Rasha" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up Rasha.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "wave baton at farahnaaz" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to wave the jeweled baton.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "attack farahnaaz with batton" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "throw rasha at farahnaaz" 		
	

Floyd | You lack the nerve when it comes to the crucial moment.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "throw rasha at ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | You lack the nerve when it comes to the crucial moment.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "kiss ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Now that you think of it, he is rather tall and enticingly handsome.
Floyd | But in your current situation you don't feel attracted to him, or
Floyd | anyone else for that matter.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "lol" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "attack farahnaaz with baton" 		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "attack farahnaaz with baton" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm Farahnaaz with the jeweled baton won't get you
Floyd | anywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | Trying to harm Farahnaaz with the jeweled baton won't get you
Floyd | anywhere.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "Erm, okay." 	
			Touchy says, "our timing is pretty awesome" 	
			Touchy says, "I wonder if it's the game." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | He has dark hair, high brow and accented cheekbones, and carries a
Floyd | scar on his chin.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Kiss Farahnaaz" 		
	

Floyd | To express your affection, you blow a kiss to Farahnaaz.
Floyd |

		Touchy asks, "Well, what now?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about scar" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | "A token from a misadventure."
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   Rasha
Floyd |   a jeweled baton
Floyd |   a javelin
Floyd |   a bow
Floyd |   a mace
Floyd |   an axe
Floyd |   a sword
Floyd |   a quiver (being worn)
Floyd |     some arrows
Floyd |   a guard uniform (being worn)
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "bizarre" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "throw axe at ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | You lack the nerve when it comes to the crucial moment.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about misadventure" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "beg ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hmpf its 12:43..my head is getting mushy" 	
			smartgenes says, "wecould go east instead of west" 	
	Maryam says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest

		Jacqueline says, "You are so close!" 	
	

Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan, Farahnaaz and Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "throw baton at ardavaan" 		Touchy says, "sure" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "fire arrow" 		
	

Floyd | You lack the nerve when it comes to the crucial moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "Same here." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "shoot ardavaan with arrow" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "We could also try the temple" 	
			Touchy says, "All fine with me." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You walk down to the school, and find the gates closed as you
Floyd | expected. The classes will begin after the grape harvest is usually
Floyd | done, which is in a month. You return to the square.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Yes, it's almost finished." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x kids" 		
	

Floyd | Many of the town children are gathered here. Most of them are playing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "kids, attack ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | The kids have better things to do.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | "That doesn't look like the right way to me," Ardavaan says, looking
Floyd | up from a map he's holding. "Bring us to the Royal Nest, and no
Floyd | cheating." You nod and come back.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "attack kids with axe" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm the kids with the axe won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Eastern cliffside
Floyd | Near the brink of the cliff the vines grow scarcer but more unruly and
Floyd | are gradually replaced with wild herbs. Before the brink there's a
Floyd | circular landing platform.
Floyd |
Floyd | Under the cliff you can see a narrow section of the town ending at one
Floyd | of the minor town gates. Beyond the gate, and far below, lies the
Floyd | eastern meadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "push ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | That would be less than courteous.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "wait for flight out of here" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to wait.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "throw him off the cliff" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to throw Ardavaan.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "get map" 		
	

Floyd | That seems to belong to Ardavaan.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | You jump on the spot, fruitlessly.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "attack ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Ardavaan grabs your wrist and punches you in the face with his other
Floyd | hand. The sound and feeling of the impact is nauseating, but you
Floyd | strike him hard with your free hand which has already drawn a weapon.
Floyd | Ardavaan growls in pain and beckons to Farahnaaz, who lunges towards
Floyd | you. You try to kick her back without harming her seriously, but your
Floyd | legs suddenly get numb and falter. As you fall, Ardavaan pulls
Floyd | Farahnaaz and limps backwards, holding an odd handgun in his other
Floyd | hand. He has a tormented, weary expression as he watches the
Floyd | paralyzation engulfing your body...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 67 out of a possible 90, in 698 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

		Jacqueline says, "You can undo rather than restore, of course." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | > Vineyard
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Eastern cliffside
Floyd | Near the brink of the cliff the vines grow scarcer but more unruly and
Floyd | are gradually replaced with wild herbs. Before the brink there's a
Floyd | circular landing platform.
Floyd |
Floyd | Under the cliff you can see a narrow section of the town ending at one
Floyd | of the minor town gates. Beyond the gate, and far below, lies the
Floyd | eastern meadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exit is to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "attack ardavaan with mace" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm Ardavaan with the mace won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "use mace" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to use the mace on?
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "so we can't attack him with anything" 	
	DavidW arrives, full of fun and funk. 		Touchy says, "and we can't attack him without anything" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "use mace on cliff" 		
	

Floyd | It's not appropriate to use it in this way...
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "well damn" 	
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Push Ardavaan off cliff" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "trance ardavaan out" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "hypnotise ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x mace" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your mace is rougly shaped like a bull's head. You don't remember the
Floyd | mythological reference... It's Farahnaaz's kind of stuff.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Shady Park
Floyd | Some benches lie in the park, one of which is occupied by an old
Floyd | couple who are busy talking to each other. Behind them you can see a
Floyd | kingberry bush.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see Ardavaan's vehicle.
Floyd |
Floyd | The terrace and Farahnaaz's room are to the west, and the vineyard is
Floyd | to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan walks to his damaged vehicle, observing its state. "Nothing
Floyd | serious, but I cannot fix it without appropriate tools. It was a good
Floyd | idea to head for the Royal Nest after all."
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "oh oops not the mace" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "x javelin" 		
	

Floyd | The only times you remember putting it to a real use was when you were
Floyd | helping a street sweeper unclog a water canal, and when you were
Floyd | trying to keep an old barn's gates shut against an angry bull.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Apart from the flat cat, you were on the right track" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "get cat" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up Rasha.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x i" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "hm..yeah guess we should have carried it then" 	
			MikeG says, "duh" 	
			(from Jacqueline) Maryam says, "Please, do not flatten the cat again." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   Rasha
Floyd |   a jeweled baton
Floyd |   a javelin
Floyd |   a bow
Floyd |   a mace
Floyd |   an axe
Floyd |   a sword
Floyd |   a quiver (being worn)
Floyd |     some arrows
Floyd |   a guard uniform (being worn)
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "Who makes a game where you can flatten games anyway? You french people! tsk" 	
			Maryam says, "Haha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "attack aardvan with rasha" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x baton" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | This once-popular weapon can interfere with perception and
Floyd | concentration, which is handy for or against illusionists. Its gem is
Floyd | running out of charge though. Wasn't it for the Argbaan's insistance
Floyd | to not to abandon it (she has even ordered a new delivery of gems, a
Floyd | big waste of money in your opinion), no one would bother with this
Floyd | expensive weapon except for the traditional attire.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "eh...cats obviously" 	
			Nzyr says, "We picked him up so that shouldn't happrn" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Vineyard
Floyd | Rows of vines stretch far and wide to the south, southeast and east -
Floyd | where they nearly reach the eastern cliffside. Occasionally the vines
Floyd | are made to climb circular wooden frames to form leafy pavilions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stone pathway leads to the square to the west, the shady park to
Floyd | the north, and eventually the terrace to the northwest. On the ground
Floyd | you see some drops of oil.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You take the path westward which leads to a square in the town.
Floyd |
Floyd | Square
Floyd | You see a fountain with benches and potted plants in the middle of the
Floyd | square. There are roads leading in different directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | East leads to the vineyards. The library is to the north. Northwest
Floyd | leads to the town center. The town bazaar is to the west. The school
Floyd | is to the south, and there's a road to an old temple to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see many kids playing here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan, Farahnaaz and Librarian Houtan here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bazaar
Floyd | The bazaar of Arg Varkana is under high brick domes interconnected
Floyd | with vaulted corridors. All kinds of goods from every town in and
Floyd | around the Varkana region are traded here. It's usually crowded, but
Floyd | today even more so, thanks to the holidays and celebrations.
Floyd |
Floyd | The exits are to the east, north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | There are many people walking or loading and unloading stuff here, but
Floyd | you can eventually reach to the west of bazaar if you try. Rasha is
Floyd | groaning and hissing to the crowd, and the hair on his back stands up.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | As you make way Ardavaan follows you with Farahnaaz by his side. He
Floyd | tries to shield her from bumping into people and handcarts while
Floyd | controlling her steps. His teeth are clenched... You come to his aid
Floyd | by walking on the other side of Farahnaaz, worrying more for your
Floyd | friend than for him.
Floyd |
Floyd | Once out of the bazaar, Ardavaan rubs his temples and murmurs he hopes
Floyd | he won't have to do it again. You put Rasha down. He seems happy to be
Floyd | on his feet again.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bridge
Floyd | The old brick bridge overlooks a small market, and links the Royal
Floyd | Nest on northwest to the town bazaar on east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ardavaan, Farahnaaz and Rasha here.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "should we do it again? heheh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "You know, Maryam is just an author, trying to anticipate as best she can anything the people who play her games want to do, and if you sick bastards want to flatten a cat, then she flattens it for you, no matter how much it might pain her." 	
			smartgenes asks, "i thought we died last time we went west?" 	
			MikeG asks, "good time to save?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf6" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "It's always a good time to save!" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Or flatten a cat!" 	
			Maryam says, "Hahahaha (I hope neighbor's baby won't wakeup now)" 	
			smartgenes says, "oh right we haven't restored" 	
			Nzyr says, "Hey, it's not like we knew it would happen..." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "pick up rasha" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up Rasha.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Ardavaan stops you, "It was painful enough to cross there once with
Floyd | Farahnaaz, we don't have to do it again." "Well, I guess that's what
Floyd | it takes to rob someone of her will." "It takes... a lot more than you
Floyd | can guess." You shrug.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x rasha" 		
	

Floyd | Rasha is your good old furry friend. He loves following you around.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "damn :)" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Bridge
Floyd | The old brick bridge overlooks a small market, and links the Royal
Floyd | Nest on northwest to the town bazaar on east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cargo terrace (Royal Nest)
Floyd | The cargo terrace is a moderately sized platform for temporarily
Floyd | storing all kinds of shipments that arrive or are waiting to be sent
Floyd | by air. Chariots and wheels and strapped packs line the wall, used to
Floyd | load or unload heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a trapdoor on the floor, and a path to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "huh i'm confused" 	
			Touchy says (to smartgenes), "We died because the cat got flattened. This time we carried the little rascal." 	
			Touchy giggles. 	
			Touchy says, "I feel like Bob Ross." 	
			MikeG says, "last time went west it went bad because the cat got squished. we carried him this time" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I would feel bad that we're making so many jokes about flattening cats, but considering that on a private channel these two (Maryam and Otto) were making jokes about spreading my frog with brie on a baguette if they came to visit... well, let's just say I don't feel bad if you flatten Rasha again." 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "but how did we manage to go west" 	
			Touchy says, "We should play something in french." 	
			Nzyr asks, "How about we flatten Ardavaan instead?" 	
			Maryam says, "Haha" 	
			MikeG says, "oops I didn;t notice we already went nw" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "I was thinking that earlier, actually." 	
	Maryam says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Cargo terrace (Royal Nest)
Floyd | The cargo terrace is a moderately sized platform for temporarily
Floyd | storing all kinds of shipments that arrive or are waiting to be sent
Floyd | by air. Chariots and wheels and strapped packs line the wall, used to
Floyd | load or unload heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a trapdoor on the floor, and a path to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says (to Nzyr), "I don't think you can actually flatten Ardavaan, though I see you guys have tried plenty." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | No one noticed you borrowing the keys last night due to the guests'
Floyd | arrival. But it'll be impossible to try it again now. You look up at
Floyd | Ardavaan and shake your head, "Forget about the keys, they're kept by
Floyd | the staff. Oh, and it's locked." He motions for you to step aside,
Floyd | while searching in his pockets.
Floyd |

		inky says, "har" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "hit ardavaan with axe" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm Ardavaan with the axe won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you withdraw from the trapdoor Ardavaan takes your place. He
Floyd | inserts a lockpick into the keyhole and manipulates its wires but to
Floyd | no avail. "It will be easier to simply break the lock," he concludes
Floyd | while putting the lockpick back into his pocket.
Floyd |

		Nzyr says (to Jacqueline), "Damn." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "attack ardavaan with axe" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm Ardavaan with the axe won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "grrrr" 	
			DavidW asks, "try the axe on the lock?" 	
			Touchy says, "This better have a violent end." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
			Maryam says, "I'm torn between coughing and laughing." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "hit lock with axe" 		
	

Floyd | You raise your axe and land it on the lock. You quickly check your axe
Floyd | to make sure it's not damaged, and then check the lock which is
Floyd | standing as strong as ever. Ardavaan rubs his chin, his eyes on your
Floyd | axe.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "hit lock with axe" 		
	

Floyd | You raise your axe and land it on the lock. You quickly check your axe
Floyd | to make sure it's not damaged, and then check the lock which is
Floyd | standing as strong as ever. Ardavaan rubs his chin, his eyes on your
Floyd | axe.
Floyd |

		MikeG says, "heh" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x lock" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   Rasha
Floyd |   a jeweled baton
Floyd |   a javelin
Floyd |   a bow

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give axe to ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd |   a mace
Floyd |   an axe
Floyd |   a sword
Floyd |   a quiver (being worn)
Floyd |     some arrows
Floyd |   a guard uniform (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | From this trapdoor you managed to get inside the Nest without being
Floyd | noticed last night.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well I could do with an axe."
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "show axe to ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the axe)
Floyd | That seems to belong to Ardavaan.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "hit trapdoor with baton" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm the trapdoor with the jeweled baton won't get you
Floyd | anywhere.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "hit lock with mace" 		
	

Floyd | For lack of a better weapon you draw your mace and hit at the lock.
Floyd | Ardavaan voices your own thought, "Don't think of beating that lock
Floyd | until it ceases to hold. Not even in the case of emergency."
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ardavaan, hit lock with axe" 		
	

Floyd | Ardavaan has better things to do.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "attack ardavaan with baton" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm Ardavaan with the jeweled baton won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |

		Maryam says, "Axe is your speciality, but you like it too much to damage it." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "give axe to ardaan" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |

		inky says, "probably I shouldn't have given him the axe" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "give axe to ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the axe)
Floyd | That seems to belong to Ardavaan.
Floyd |

		Touchy says (to inky), "seemed reasonable." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "tell ardavaan you have an axe to grind with him" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Hit lock with javelin" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm the trapdoor with the javelin won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "hit lock with ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm the trapdoor with Ardavaan won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "pick lock" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "hit lock with sword" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm the trapdoor with the sword won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | The trapdoor is locked. You look at Ardavaan and shake your head.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you withdraw from the trapdoor Ardavaan takes your place. He weighs
Floyd | your axe and checks its landing position, then strikes with force.
Floyd | Your axe lands on the lock with an amazing precision. A third strike
Floyd | breaks the lock.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your amazement is short-lived, however. As he opens the trapdoor he
Floyd | hands you back your axe with three unsightly dents on its blade.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "d'oh" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | From this trapdoor you managed to get inside the Nest without being
Floyd | noticed last night.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "stab ardavaan in the back" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

		DavidW says, "Perhaps the axe can be sharpened later." 	
			smartgenes asks, "save?" 	
			Touchy says, "sure, push it" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You descend into a network of tunnels. Ardavaan draws a glow orb from
Floyd | his robes and you lead him in the approximate direction of the Royal
Floyd | Nest's vehicle hangar. Behind a locked door you hold the glow orb for
Floyd | Ardavaan so that he can handle his lockpick. From his trembling hands
Floyd | and sweated brow you can tell maintaining constant control on
Floyd | Farahnaaz is wearing him out... A few times she stumbles in her
Floyd | trance, but Ardavaan reaches for her on time.
Floyd |
Floyd | For your part, your cat tends to go astray in the labyrinth and is
Floyd | deaf to your commands. Ardavaan catches Rasha before he finally pushes
Floyd | the last door open. You gasp in amazement; you're right behind the
Floyd | large Ashtartan vessel you saw last night and it looks even more
Floyd | gorgeous from up close.
Floyd |
Floyd | Disgruntled, Rasha knocks the glow orb off Ardavaan's hand. It drops
Floyd | and shatters into tiny splinters.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | The hangar is a spacious chamber with a high ceiling. Unlike the noisy
Floyd | halls where flying beasts perch, this place is clean of hay and
Floyd | doesn't smell.
Floyd |
Floyd | An access door for the passengers and the staff lies to the north. A
Floyd | pair of sliding gates lead to the landing platform to the west and are
Floyd | currently closed. The entrance to the tunnels is to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a large Ashtartan vessel in middle of chamber, with two
Floyd | identical one-man vehicles by its sides.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan walks around the large vessel while inspecting it. He then
Floyd | goes to a one-man vehicle, but shakes his head, "It's too dark here
Floyd | without the glow orb." He calls on you to help him open the sliding
Floyd | gates so that more light can enter the hangar.
Floyd |

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "Kick Ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | Ardavaan grabs your wrist and punches you in the face with his other
Floyd | hand. The sound and feeling of the impact is nauseating, but you
Floyd | strike him hard with your free hand which has already drawn a weapon.
Floyd | Ardavaan growls in pain and beckons to Farahnaaz, who lunges towards
Floyd | you. You try to kick her back without harming her seriously, but your
Floyd | legs suddenly get numb and falter. As you fall, Ardavaan pulls
Floyd | Farahnaaz and limps backwards, holding an odd handgun in his other
Floyd | hand. He has a tormented, weary expression as he watches the
Floyd | paralyzation engulfing your body...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 75 out of a possible 90, in 740 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

		
	Nzyr says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | > Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		Nzyr says, "Oops" 	
			Touchy says, "tststs" 	
	DavidW has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Touchy says, "Not so soon young padawan." 	
			Touchy says, "Wait for an opportunity to flatten him we must." 	
			smartgenes says, "or try with a weapon" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Cargo terrace (Royal Nest)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Cargo terrace (Royal Nest)
Floyd | The cargo terrace is a moderately sized platform for temporarily
Floyd | storing all kinds of shipments that arrive or are waiting to be sent
Floyd | by air. Chariots and wheels and strapped packs line the wall, used to
Floyd | load or unload heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a trapdoor on the floor, and a path to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "hit trapdoor with axe" 		
	

Floyd | Trying to harm the trapdoor with the axe won't get you anywhere.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | That's already open.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You descend into a network of tunnels. Ardavaan draws a glow orb from
Floyd | his robes and you lead him in the approximate direction of the Royal
Floyd | Nest's vehicle hangar. Behind a locked door you hold the glow orb for
Floyd | Ardavaan so that he can handle his lockpick. From his trembling hands
Floyd | and sweated brow you can tell maintaining constant control on
Floyd | Farahnaaz is wearing him out... A few times she stumbles in her
Floyd | trance, but Ardavaan reaches for her on time.
Floyd |
Floyd | For your part, your cat tends to go astray in the labyrinth and is
Floyd | deaf to your commands. Ardavaan catches Rasha before he finally pushes
Floyd | the last door open. You gasp in amazement; you're right behind the
Floyd | large Ashtartan vessel you saw last night and it looks even more
Floyd | gorgeous from up close.
Floyd |
Floyd | Disgruntled, Rasha knocks the glow orb off Ardavaan's hand. It drops
Floyd | and shatters into tiny splinters.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | The hangar is a spacious chamber with a high ceiling. Unlike the noisy
Floyd | halls where flying beasts perch, this place is clean of hay and
Floyd | doesn't smell.
Floyd |
Floyd | An access door for the passengers and the staff lies to the north. A
Floyd | pair of sliding gates lead to the landing platform to the west and are
Floyd | currently closed. The entrance to the tunnels is to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a large Ashtartan vessel in middle of chamber, with two
Floyd | identical one-man vehicles by its sides.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan walks around the large vessel while inspecting it. He then
Floyd | goes to a one-man vehicle, but shakes his head, "It's too dark here
Floyd | without the glow orb." He calls on you to help him open the sliding
Floyd | gates so that more light can enter the hangar.
Floyd |

		
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "open gate" 		
	

Floyd | The huge sliding gates will be laborsome to open and might attract the
Floyd | people who work here. Are you sure you're ready to open the gates?

		smartgenes says, "don't think so" 	
			Maryam asks, "Already saved?" 	
			Touchy says, "We just saved a minute ago.." 	
			MikeG says, "save two turns ago" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Please answer yes or no.> You decide to open the gates later.
Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | That was a rhetorical question.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The access door is securely locked and can't be opened from this side.
Floyd | You wonder if there's any way to make it harder to open from the other
Floyd | side.

		Maryam says, "So it's ok." 	
	

Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open doors" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open gate" 		
	

Floyd | The huge sliding gates will be laborsome to open and might attract the
Floyd | people who work here. Are you sure you're ready to open the gates?

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | Together you push the gates open and allow daylight into the hangar.
Floyd | They are very noisy, it'll be a matter of time before those who heard
Floyd | it will show up.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan kneels by one of the one-man vehicles. He hastily opens a
Floyd | small shaft on the engine and snaps something inside which produces a
Floyd | few sparks. He then closes the shaft, absently licking two burnt
Floyd | fingertips. You remind him to awaken Farahnaaz before leaving. He
Floyd | doesn't reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |

		
	Nitku leaves. 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "throw javelin at ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | You lack the nerve when it comes to the crucial moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan hurries to the second one-man vehicle. You block his way, "If
Floyd | you don't do it right now, you won't leave." "If you insist. But I
Floyd | don't promise anything." "You don't?" "I'd risk irreversible failure.
Floyd | I need rest." "But you can't rest, even if I stand watch..." "Don't
Floyd | pretend to be an imbecile, Nivanen. We'll fly away from here and I'll
Floyd | awaken her once I'm rested." "Ah, and you'll send us back on foot. You
Floyd | forgot where we are." He shrugs, "Or you'll come with me to somewhere
Floyd | I can arrange you a flight back. Now..."
Floyd |
Floyd | He motions for you to stand aside, and you obey - much to your
Floyd | surprise. He repeats the same procedure on the second small vehicle.
Floyd | You wince when his hand burns again.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear muffled voices from behind the access door, and the sound of
Floyd | a key turning in the keyhole.
Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "who's speaking which line" 	
			Touchy says, "The question is should we have blocked the door? We'll find out." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan raises the hood of the large vessel and releases Rasha who
Floyd | jumps inside. Then he lifts Farahnaaz and places her in the back seat.
Floyd | Farahnaaz's eyes close and her head drops to her chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The door is pushed open. Four watchmen rush in and call you to freeze.
Floyd | You wish you could have somehow delayed their coming... but too late.
Floyd | Ardavaan tells you to remain steady, and demands that you give him a
Floyd | weapon to distract them.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You don't have any weapon yourself?" "I... Quickly, Nivanen, I need
Floyd | one of your weapons!" "No... I prefer we capture you alive than dead."
Floyd |
Floyd | The watchmen are momentarily surprised to find an ambassador and a
Floyd | town guard inside. They ask what you're doing here. Your gaze meets
Floyd | Ardavaan's and you take one step back in alarm, but too late. Frenzied
Floyd | for not having been given a weapon, he seizes your shoulder and
Floyd | forcefully hurls you to the nearest watchman. You go head first into
Floyd | his chest and you both fall. You see the legs of the second man go
Floyd | limp, and he drops to the ground near you, motionless. The third one
Floyd | gets savagely kicked in the ribs, but the last one leaps for Ardavaan
Floyd | and strives to prevent him from escaping into the vessel. The first
Floyd | watchman shoves you aside, gets up, and charges his crossbow. At the
Floyd | first opportunity he releases a metal bolt aimed at his target's neck.
Floyd |
Floyd | You come over to Ardavaan but he's already dead; the pool of his blood
Floyd | on the floor constantly expanding. Hung from the chain around his neck
Floyd | you can now see the unmistakable Ember medallion sticking out of his
Floyd | collar, depicting a red goknous bird rising from gray ashes. His hand
Floyd | holds a pistol of some sort. A watchman gently pushes you aside and
Floyd | covers his dead body. You yell at him for not having captured him
Floyd | instead. He replies that he was too dangerous and uncontrollable. The
Floyd | sadness in his voice turns your attention to the body of his colleague
Floyd | who's been paralyzed to death... by Ardavaan's gun. You go to the
Floyd | vessel and see Farahnaaz is still asleep. However, upon closer
Floyd | inspection you realize she isn't breathing.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** Your Adventure is over ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 78 out of a possible 90, in 749 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

		inky says, "paralyzed to death" 	
	MikeG says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | > Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give axe to ardavaan" 		
	

Floyd | No way you're going to give your axe to Ardavaan again. You hand him
Floyd | your javelin instead. "Well I could do with a javelin."
Floyd |
Floyd | You obey the watchmen and hold your hands up. Ardavaan casts you a
Floyd | side glance and slowly does the same, however, you're now wiser than
Floyd | to take it for surrender. A prickling flows up your arms and you
Floyd | realize you're unable to move them. You're then engulfed with a
Floyd | sensation not unlike falling from a great height, and in your panic
Floyd | you no longer hear the questions they are asking.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan draws a deep breath. Then with a sudden jolt your arms and
Floyd | his are thrown forth. The men are all transfixed with an unseen power.
Floyd | With a powerful, commanding voice Ardavaan tells them to get out and
Floyd | immediately runs toward them. Dazed, they rush for the door without
Floyd | question. He then closes and bars the door by putting your javelin
Floyd | behind the slender columns which decorate the entrance; what, you
Floyd | regret, didn't cross your own mind before. As soon as he bars the
Floyd | door, you hear the men yelling and hitting the door in an attempt to
Floyd | break it open. Ardavaan runs back to the vessel and turns on the
Floyd | engine while you enter the seat next to the pilot. He then steers the
Floyd | vessel out of the hangar.
Floyd |
Floyd | Above the clouds (in vessel)
Floyd | In vessel you can see Ardavaan, Farahnaaz and Rasha.
Floyd |
Floyd | You sink into your seat, occasionally moving your arms and hands to
Floyd | make sure they're in your command. Ardavaan gives you a playful smile,
Floyd | "I briefly channeled your force without your permission." "Yes, you
Floyd | leeched something out of me. Are you happy with it?" "I'm just glad
Floyd | you didn't resist. But if I'm not mistaken, in Arg Varkana people
Floyd | don't know how to do it." "Do what?" His smile fades, "You don't block
Floyd | your minds to intrusions." "Well, we guardians learn some stuff about
Floyd | it and get some training, but since we have no use for it most tend to
Floyd | forget." "You've been fortunate, but it won't last long." "If there
Floyd | are more of your kind in Ashtarta... I hope our Argbaan knows about
Floyd | it." He nods. "Lady Atossa knows. And she did so even before I warned
Floyd | her."
Floyd |
Floyd | Your eyes widen in surprise. But he firmly changes the topic, "Now,
Floyd | let's see where we can stop to rest. There should be a map behind my
Floyd | seat. Please take it, I need you to find us a destination."
Floyd |
Floyd | Whatever his motives, Ardavaan managed to steal the poem book and has
Floyd | now escaped with his life. You trust his word on restoring Farahnaaz
Floyd | and sending you back home, and both of you keep to this temporary
Floyd | truce, but somewhere in the back of your mind you wish you could have
Floyd | discovered more about him and his mission. Perhaps you could have
Floyd | tried harder to gain his trust... You shrug; he may have escaped from
Floyd | Varkana, but he's still in your grasp - from your new point of view.
Floyd | Future adventures seem unavoidable. You try to brace yourself for
Floyd | whatever lies ahead.
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** Congratulations! ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 78 out of a possible 90, in 749 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

		Nzyr asks, "Why the heck do I imagine Ardavaan looking like Mccain?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "hahaha - wait, ewwww we tried to kiss him." 	
			Touchy says, "I guess we wasted a few points here..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Also, huzzah! You've won!" 	
			Touchy says, "I mean by not barring the door." 	
			Maryam says, "You can try other endings, if you like :)" 	
			Nzyr says, "Didn't get all points though." 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Maryam), "How many other endings are there? Successful endings, that is?" 	
			Maryam says, "Barring the door, and other weapons, if you wish." 	
			MikeG asks, "Where's the ending where we spread his intestines all over the hangar floor?" 	
			Maryam says, "One ending gives most information." 	
			MikeG says, "I was thinking about giving him the baton" 	
			Maryam says, "haha you can flatten him when he needs your help :)" 	
			Touchy says, "I'm thinking I don't like this ending." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | > Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | The hangar is a spacious chamber with a high ceiling. Unlike the noisy
Floyd | halls where flying beasts perch, this place is clean of hay and
Floyd | doesn't smell.
Floyd |
Floyd | An access door for the passengers and the staff lies to the north. A
Floyd | pair of sliding gates lead to the landing platform to the west. The
Floyd | entrance to the tunnels is to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a large Ashtartan vessel in middle of chamber, with two
Floyd | identical one-man vehicles by its sides.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan hurries to the second one-man vehicle. You block his way, "If
Floyd | you don't do it right now, you won't leave." "If you insist. But I
Floyd | don't promise anything." "You don't?" "I'd risk irreversible failure.
Floyd | I need rest." "But you can't rest, even if I stand watch..." "Don't
Floyd | pretend to be an imbecile, Nivanen. We'll fly away from here and I'll
Floyd | awaken her once I'm rested." "Ah, and you'll send us back on foot. You
Floyd | forgot where we are." He shrugs, "Or you'll come with me to somewhere
Floyd | I can arrange you a flight back. Now..."
Floyd |
Floyd | He motions for you to stand aside, and you obey - much to your
Floyd | surprise. He repeats the same procedure on the second small vehicle.
Floyd | You wince when his hand burns again.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear muffled voices from behind the access door, and the sound of
Floyd | a key turning in the keyhole.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Hangar (Royal Nest)
Floyd | The hangar is a spacious chamber with a high ceiling. Unlike the noisy
Floyd | halls where flying beasts perch, this place is clean of hay and
Floyd | doesn't smell.
Floyd |
Floyd | An access door for the passengers and the staff lies to the north. A
Floyd | pair of sliding gates lead to the landing platform to the west and are
Floyd | currently closed. The entrance to the tunnels is to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a large Ashtartan vessel in middle of chamber, with two
Floyd | identical one-man vehicles by its sides.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see Ardavaan and Farahnaaz here.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | This door is the only other ground access to this chamber beside the
Floyd | tunnels. It stands between a pair of slender columns.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "bar door" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to bar the access door with?
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "javelin" 		
	

Floyd | You bar the door by jamming your javelin behind the columns and in
Floyd | front of the door. Its length is only just adequate, and you hope
Floyd | it'll hold long enough.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I really appreciate that," Ardavaan says, a bit surprised. "...
Floyd | Despite how the things may appear to you, I'm not here to cause
Floyd | trouble. It's a very important matter... perhaps I could discuss it
Floyd | later."
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask ardavaan about mission" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open gate" 		
	

Floyd | The huge sliding gates will be laborsome to open and might attract the
Floyd | people who work here. Are you sure you're ready to open the gates?

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | Together you push the gates open and allow daylight into the hangar.
Floyd | They are very noisy, it'll be a matter of time before those who heard
Floyd | it will show up.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan kneels by one of the one-man vehicles. He hastily opens a
Floyd | small shaft on the engine and snaps something inside which produces a
Floyd | few sparks. He then closes the shaft, absently licking two burnt
Floyd | fingertips. You remind him to awaken Farahnaaz before leaving. He
Floyd | doesn't reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan hurries to the second one-man vehicle. You block his way, "If
Floyd | you don't do it right now, you won't leave." "If you insist. But I
Floyd | don't promise anything." "You don't?" "I'd risk irreversible failure.
Floyd | I need rest." "But you can't rest, even if I stand watch..." "Don't
Floyd | pretend to be an imbecile, Nivanen. We'll fly away from here and I'll
Floyd | awaken her once I'm rested." "Ah, and you'll send us back on foot. You
Floyd | forgot where we are." He shrugs, "Or you'll come with me to somewhere
Floyd | I can arrange you a flight back. Now..."
Floyd |
Floyd | He motions for you to stand aside, and you obey - much to your
Floyd | surprise. He repeats the same procedure on the second small vehicle.
Floyd | You wince when his hand burns again.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear muffled voices from behind the access door, and the sound of
Floyd | a key turning in the keyhole.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan raises the hood of the large vessel and releases Rasha who
Floyd | jumps inside. Then he lifts Farahnaaz and places her in the back seat.
Floyd | Farahnaaz's eyes close and her head drops to her chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The men try to push the door open but find it's jammed. They start
Floyd | hitting it ferociously. Ardavaan calls you to quickly enter the vessel
Floyd | as he gets into the pilot's seat and turns on the engine.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "enter vessel" 		
	

Floyd | You get into the vessel and take the seat next to Ardavaan.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hangar (Royal Nest) (in vessel)
Floyd | The hangar is a spacious chamber with a high ceiling. Unlike the noisy
Floyd | halls where flying beasts perch, this place is clean of hay and
Floyd | doesn't smell.
Floyd |
Floyd | An access door for the passengers and the staff lies to the north. A
Floyd | pair of sliding gates lead to the landing platform to the west. The
Floyd | entrance to the tunnels is to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | In vessel you can see Ardavaan, Farahnaaz and Rasha.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your javelin that was barring the door finally breaks and the door
Floyd | opens. Four armed watchmen rush in and tell you to freeze. They're
Floyd | momentarily surprised to see an ambassador and a town guard inside,
Floyd | but that doesn't last for long as they see you trying for escape. A
Floyd | metal bolt charged with blinding smoke crashes into the vessel's hood,
Floyd | but you dodge and quickly discard it through the same hole it bore in
Floyd | the hood. Ardavaan steers the vessel out of hangar. Two watchmen get
Floyd | into the small vehicles only to find them disabled.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear Ardavaan laughing as he pulls a lever. The sudden
Floyd | acceleration presses your body into the back of your seat.
Floyd |
Floyd | Above the clouds (in vessel)
Floyd | In vessel you can see Ardavaan, Farahnaaz and Rasha.
Floyd |
Floyd | "They surely aim well. If it wasn't for your thoughtfulness to bar the
Floyd | door, they would have gotten us." "It was the best solution I could
Floyd | think of... Now, would you tell me why you came all the way to steal
Floyd | this book? Because, well, it doesn't make any sense to me..." He
Floyd | studies your face before he replies, "It's a long story, but with the
Floyd | time you bought me in the hangar and trusting me - not to mention
Floyd | showing me the way - I guess I'll tell you."
Floyd |
Floyd | He sits back and stares ahead. "You see, after the overthrow of the
Floyd | Ashtartan monarchy..." "So it's true that there was a monarchy?" "...
Floyd | Of course. Well, after the change in the regime, those with official
Floyd | posts in the former regime were persecuted. I was in the Royal
Floyd | Ashtartan Engineers' Guild; a guild too important to be disrupted
Floyd | since many professions depend on it, so they spared us.
Floyd |
Floyd | Meanwhile, due to my interests, I ended up joining the Ashtartan
Floyd | branch of the Ember Order; the famous order of scholars dedicated to
Floyd | historical research, archaeological expeditions and ancient lore." You
Floyd | nod your acknowledgement. The Order is well-known, even in Varkana. He
Floyd | goes on, "The council is working on a new presentation of history to
Floyd | gain a foothold and legitimate its position. I knew they wouldn't
Floyd | tolerate one of their own officials - especially one who had served
Floyd | the monarchy - joining the troublesome Order who doesn't share their
Floyd | interests. So I kept it secret, and pretended I was just trying to
Floyd | convince those scholars to support the council.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Order occasionally benefits from the services of astral
Floyd | travellers. Not long ago, I was sent to one of their hideouts deep in
Floyd | a jungle to ask for their service. Their priestess kindly accepted my
Floyd | request and prepared for the ritual. However, little did I know that I
Floyd | had been secretly followed by one of my own colleagues from the
Floyd | guild." He absently rubs the scar on his chin. "... After she lay on
Floyd | the dais and projected her soul from her body, my colleague released a
Floyd | charge of disruptive energy and nearly destroyed her link. He was
Floyd | captured, but too late; the damage was already done.
Floyd |
Floyd | I couldn't let my negligence cost the priestess her life, so I
Floyd | consulted her people, and together we managed to locate a list of
Floyd | potential cures. Volunteers went after each one. I selected three
Floyd | items, and now I've got two of them, one of them being this book of
Floyd | poetry.
Floyd |
Floyd | I knew some ambassadors would be departing for Arg Varkana, so I asked
Floyd | to join them while announcing that I intended to seek this book for
Floyd | the Ember scholars in an exchange for informative historical data that
Floyd | could further the council's agenda. I was granted permission, but a
Floyd | few days before our departure, my colleague who had escaped from his
Floyd | captivity arrived at Ashtarta to give me away and probably later claim
Floyd | my post. Fortunately I escaped before I was arrested.
Floyd |
Floyd | However, I still took the risk of using my Ashtartan uniform as a
Floyd | disguise to come and navigate Arg Varkana, and interrogate its people
Floyd | for the book. I knew your Argbaan well enough to know she'd understand
Floyd | and trust me as before... Unlike Behzaad, my old mentor who also
Floyd | educated Farahnaaz: the fact that I wasn't persecuted after the change
Floyd | in regime troubled him, so he didn't contact me again. It seems he's
Floyd | had his resources, and somehow reached the conclusion that Ashtartans
Floyd | sought this book for some vile reason, so he told Farahnaaz to
Floyd | "repair" the book - which would neutralize its property - before he
Floyd | left."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ardavaan draws the poem book and opens it before you. "It may look
Floyd | like an ordinary old book, but it contains the chants that strengthen
Floyd | the lost astral traveller to bring her back, if directly read from
Floyd | these pages. The other thing I've collected is a seed of the rare
Floyd | soulbeam flower. If planted nearby, it acts as a beacon for the soul
Floyd | to return to the living body." He reaches in his pocket and brings out
Floyd | the seed. You marvel at its beauty; it resembles a burnished gemstone.
Floyd | You finally tell him you understand how important his mission is, and
Floyd | he doesn't need to worry about you giving him away. His acknowledging
Floyd | smile is warm and genuine. "We'll have to stop somewhere so that I can
Floyd | rest. I'll then be able to restore Farahnaaz and send you back home.
Floyd | There's a map behind my seat; please take it, and find us a
Floyd | destination."
Floyd |
Floyd | You open the map on your knees to study it. You feel a lot better now
Floyd | that you've heard his story, and you're grateful that he shared it
Floyd | with you. Ardavaan pauses, as if remembering something, "I hope I
Floyd | haven't caused too much trouble for Lady Atossa... Make sure she's not
Floyd | too angry with me before you give her my greetings."
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** Congratulations! ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 83 out of a possible 90, in 752 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

		Touchy says, "floyd is taking his time..." 	
			inky says, "hunh" 	
			Maryam says, "And here's a little thingy for the end [LINK]" 	
			Jacqueline says, "And here we were thinking that because of Floyd we wouldn't get to experience your art with the game..." 	
			MikeG asks, "Hmm where'd we miss the last 7 points?" 	
			Touchy asks, "Can we still gutt him?" 	
			Maryam says, "The story wasn't finished here, a sequel was in my mind... This is just an introduction to the "arcadian" part of the world (a civilization somehow at the end of its golden age)." 	
			Maryam says, "yep you can attack him if you don't block the door :)" 	
			Otto says, "don't forget the cat : [LINK]" 	
			Touchy says, "Yes, we've seen the cat." 	
			smartgenes says, "lol" 	
			Touchy exclaims (at Maryam), "This was fun, thanks!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I don't think we saw the image from the start of the game, though." 	
			Otto says, "Sorry, I didn't notice" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "The one of you boosting your friend so she can see over the wall...?" 	
			Maryam says, "Thanks a lot for playing, I'm honored ,really." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Wasn't there an image of that?" 	
			Touchy asks, "They are rather cute, who did them?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "That's her art." 	
			Maryam says, "Ah, a min I get it up" 	
			Jacqueline says, "She's a writer *and* an illustrator." 	
			smartgenes says, "yeah game's great.. just bit hurried in conclusion" 	
			Maryam says, "[LINK]" 	
			Touchy says, "Nice job....pour une francaise." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Maryam), "We're so glad that you could visit with us today. I know it's really late where you are." 	
			Touchy says, "Sorry, just kidding." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Having you here was a big help, and we got to see the images... and it's always pretty neat when the author joins us." 	
			smartgenes asks, "where were the other 7 pts?" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Yeah, thanks for your hints. This would have taken a few hours more without you!" 	
			Maryam says, "The ending is rushed, yes." 	
			Nzyr says (to Touchy), "Tsssk." 	
			Maryam says, "my pleasure :) The 7 points? Hmm I don't remember...." 	
			Nzyr says, "Indeed it would..." 	
			MikeG says, "That was fun. I noticed it got much faster after we had explored most locations. I wonder if if would have gone faster if we'd made a point of wandering around first without examining everything to get a feel for the map..." 	
			smartgenes says, "his character changed too quick at the end when we all still wanted to gut him" 	
			Maryam says, "I'm not French ;) I'm Iranian. But many thanks." 	
			Touchy says, "Actually I like how the tension really stays till the end. This has a pretty good uh..you know storytellingcurve or whatever it's called." 	
			smartgenes asks, "this is Babylonian? like ereshkigal?" 	
			Touchy says, "I mean at least after the part where you solve riddles and don't know why." 	
			smartgenes says, "there you go, i felt like i knew why" 	
	Ellison has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Touchy says (to MikeG), "I think that's usually the case. Playing super methodically trying to look at everything works fine in some games but I like it better if it doesn't." 	
			Maryam says, "Senmervae and Amortaad are two entities, the first "senmerv" or "simurgh" a legendary bird, and the second Amertat (immortal) is an entity related to abundance" 	
			Maryam says, "Yes, based much on Persian and Mesopotamian :)" 	
			smartgenes says, "it really felt very real" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Anyway. It was great!" 	
			Maryam says, "and Marita was a real cheetah rescued from an incident ;)" 	
			Touchy asks (of Jacq), "Do we know what we'll be playing next week?" 	
			Maryam says, "Many thanks. Also for passing to many hours playing." 	
			Maryam says, "so many hours*" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "We have not decided what to play next week yet. Now is the time to decide that." 	
			smartgenes asks, "maybe if we'd been forced to put the javelin in the door at the ending..? that would've slowed it down, and we could have the ending revealed clearer?" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Thank you for joining us!" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Maryam), "Yes, thank you!" 	
			Maryam says, "My pleasure :)"	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
shadows on the mirror by Chrysoula Tzavelas
As played on ifMUD on February 13, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of shadows on the mirror, written by Chrysoula Tzavelas. shadows on the mirror was originally released as part of the 2003 Interactive Fiction Competition, where it took sixth place. It went on to be nominated for three Xyzzy awards: Best NPCs, Best Individual NPC, and Best Individual PC. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says, "(Having already played this, and having been the one to suggest it for ClubFloyd, I'm not really playing this morning, just an observer/logger.)" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load shadows" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
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Floyd | It's raining out.  You lean your head against the window, the glass
Floyd | cold against your cheek, and watch the world slide by.  The city is as
Floyd | grey as the skies, but rainbows catch in the trembling drops of water.
Floyd | The swish-slap of the windshield wipers and low hum of the air
Floyd | conditioner covers up the faint sound of his breathing.  If you close
Floyd | your eyes, you can almost be somewhere else.  Maybe if you try...
Floyd |
Floyd | You tremble inside like a raindrop on the verge of falling, fighting
Floyd | to spread yourself out, let yourself drift away into the sky, away
Floyd | from this car, away from him, away from the fate ahead.  But even with
Floyd | the fear, it's so hard to move on...  or maybe because of the fear.
Floyd | Metal snugs around your wrist as he tightens the cuff, shattering your
Floyd | concentration.  "None of that," he says.  His voice isn't even cold,
Floyd | it's just empty.  He touches a panel on the car's dashboard.  "We'll
Floyd | be there soon," he adds.  Soon.
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Floyd | shadows on the mirror
Floyd |
Floyd | by Chrysoula Tzavelas
Floyd | IFComp ver 1.0
Floyd | Players new to this game should type ABOUT.  Hints are also available.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | I drew a picture on the window as we rode
Floyd | Then I wiped it dry to see the other side
Floyd | I see no more than you do
Floyd | Believe me, I've tried
Floyd | To find what is missing, to find what is wrong
Floyd | To write the words to my happy-ending November song
Floyd |
Floyd | - "November Song," Mark Henley
Floyd |
Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, but it's still just a traveling
Floyd | cage, upholstered in sleek grey.  The control panel on his side
Floyd | flashes discreet symbols you never learned to read, but in the center
Floyd | of the dashboard is the stereo, and above it hangs a mirror.  The car
Floyd | has a back seat as well as a front; usually his kind comes in groups.
Floyd | There's only a plain black briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your backpack is on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "x galen" 		
	

Floyd | From your dreams, you always thought he'd be tall.  Big.  Enormous.
Floyd | He cast such a shadow in your dreams.  But when you looked up in the
Floyd | park and saw him standing there in front of you, just a man, you could
Floyd | barely believe it.  This is what had been hunting you, night and day,
Floyd | across world and wane?  Not so tall, almost slight in build,
Floyd | unremarkable brown hair.  But then his hand closed around your arm,
Floyd | stronger than the silver band there now, and you knew him.  "Your
Floyd | grandfather asked me to find you, Enra," he said, and caught you as
Floyd | your knees buckled.
Floyd |
Floyd | He's wearing an expensive-looking pair of shades that scrape across
Floyd | your nerves.  His suit is very fine, although it bears the signs of
Floyd | being driven in for many hours.  It's typical Man In Black garb.
Floyd | Silver glints at his neck.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x backpack" 		
	

Floyd | When he caught you, he peeled it off of you like you were a child,
Floyd | holding your arm in one hand.  After he had you cuffed, attached
Floyd | securely to him, he went through it.  He took your caheris and stepped
Floyd | on it, breaking it into a thousand glittering pieces, and he took the
Floyd | rose pin that Bobby had given you, snorted, and tossed it into the
Floyd | undergrowth.  He looked at your battered mystery novels, your dice,
Floyd | your lensless eyeglasses, laughed humorlessly, and left them in the
Floyd | backpack.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's raining steadily out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x silver" 		
	

Floyd | (the cuff)
Floyd | The silver cuff can loosen and tighten around your wrist like a
Floyd | training collar on a dog when he pulls on it, which is easy for him to
Floyd | do, because the other end is around his own wrist.  It's closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "just got a call from my brother. seems like we are going to go see 'the fantastic mr. fox' with my nephew in like an hour. are we close to beating this yet?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "ha" 	
			Cathy says, "heh" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "talk to Galen" 		
	

Floyd | He glances at you expectantly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask Galen about grandfather" 		
	

Floyd | "What does my grandfather want?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "The usual," he says.  "Power and immortality."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Ellison), "I mostly want to see that film just so I can see if they included my favorite line from the book. Which is when one of the small foxes asks, 'How will we die, mummy?'" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Or something like that." 	
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "ask galen about caheris" 		
	

Floyd | "Why did you break my little crystal?"  you ask thoughtfully.
Floyd |
Floyd | He gives you a look.  "Instructions from your grandfather."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask Galen about grandfather" 		
	

Floyd | "My grandfather told you to break my stone, specifically?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes."
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen touches the control panel and a symbol flashes.  It's still
Floyd | raining.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says (to Jacqueline), "cool, I am not familiar with the book, but I will be on the listen-out for such a line" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "close eyes" 		
	

Floyd | Those are not something you can close.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drift" 		
	

Floyd | The word "drift" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | (If this was an accidental misspelling, you can correct it by typing
Floyd | OOPS followed by the corrected word now.  Any time the story points
Floyd | out an unknown word, you can correct a misspelling using OOPS as your
Floyd | next command.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x control panel" 		
	

Floyd | You never learned to read the symbols.  You've never had to drive
Floyd | yourself anywhere before.  First there were Daddy's people, and then
Floyd | Stephan, and then Bobby.  And now Grandfather's people, apparently.
Floyd | But not for long.  Soon you won't go anywhere ever again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Whoops...I'm late." 	
			DavidW says, "We started late. You haven't missed much." 	
			Touchy asks, "Is there a recap function for Floyd?" 	
			Touchy says, "Oh, sweet." 	
			Jacqueline says, "We've been playing, like, seven minutes." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x novels" 		
	

Floyd | You see no novels here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Well, good to see you both." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I could send you my scrollback, but I don't think there's a recap feature." 	
			DavidW says, "You can recap #toyshop" 	
			Touchy says, "And the silent people lurking in the shadows of course." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Do you want me ... you can?" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x mystery novels" 		
	

Floyd | You see no mystery novels here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I had no idea you could recap the toyshop." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Huh." 	
			DavidW says, "inky extended @recap to recap certain rooms by creating channels for them. You can @recap #lounge too." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x briefcase" 		
	

Floyd | It probably has terrible weapons in it.  Bombs.  Nerve poisons.
Floyd | Battery swords.  Laser nunchunks.  Tasers.  Smooth black tronic
Floyd | devices for unlocking doors and people equally well.  It's closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "That's awesome." 	
			DavidW says (to Cathy), "The novel should be in the back pack." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | This is the kind of door where all the useful functions- the window,
Floyd | the lock, the handle- are controlled from the driver's side.  There's
Floyd | a handy ashtray, though.  Too bad you don't smoke.  It's closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen turns his head to look at you directly for a moment.  The clouds
Floyd | directly ahead are darker.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x ashtray" 		
	

Floyd | Absolutely spotless.  Of couse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | The car door seems to be locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen scowls at the storm ahead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about storm" 		
	

Floyd | "Do you like the rain?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | He turns to look at you, his mirrored gaze discomfiting.  Then he
Floyd | turns back to the front again.  "It suits my mood."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mirror" 		
	

Floyd | Yourself.  You usually avoid mirrors because they always make you feel
Floyd | like you're falling, like if you don't hang on you'll slip to the
Floyd | other side and never find your way back.
Floyd |
Floyd | Definitely nasty weather ahead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, ">ASK GALEN WHY HE'S SUCH A SOURPUSS" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "touch mirror" 		
	

Floyd | You feel nothing out of the ordinary.
Floyd |
Floyd | You finish passing the great bulk of the city.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying nothing, and are wearing a cuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "who am i" 		
	

Floyd | The word "who" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about immortality" 		
	

Floyd | His eyes flick towards you and then back outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "open cuff" 		
	

Floyd | The cuff seems to be locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen taps his fingers on his leg thoughtfully.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ahead, the sky is even darker, and flashes of light dance between
Floyd | clouds.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x galen's neck" 		
	

Floyd | Half-hidden by his hair and collar, the links of the necklace are thin
Floyd | and wide.  There seems to be a pendant of some sort but it's tucked
Floyd | under his shirt.  When he moves his head, you can see that the skin
Floyd | under the chain is a chafed and fiery red.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "do we have a strategy or plan? seems like we should try to get out of the car, or figure out why we've been abducted" 	
	inky arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		DavidW says, "I have no plan. I couldn't figure it out before." 	
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "ask galen about chain" 		
	

Floyd | "Will you take this cuff off me?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | He doesn't bother responding.
Floyd |
Floyd | A big truck passes, sending up a wave of spray that washes over the
Floyd | car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "All I know to do is poke around and ask him about topics." 	
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "ask galen about necklace" 		
	

Floyd | "So, where'd you get the necklace from?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | His mouth curves up in a humorless smile.  "It was a...  gift...  from
Floyd | your grandfather."
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a flash of lightning in the distance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "get necklace" 		
	

Floyd | You lean back in your seat, stretching your hands out so wide.  He
Floyd | moves his head to his left as you threaten his personal space, leaving
Floyd | his neck open.  Quick as a fish, you dart your hand in, wrap your
Floyd | fingers around the chain and yank.  He recoils, which helps, because
Floyd | the surge of energy that tingles through you almost makes you lose
Floyd | your grip.  You fight back- and with a snap, the chain is in your
Floyd | hand.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh," he says quietly.  "Oh."
Floyd |
Floyd | His hands go up to the weal around his neck.  There's a pulse of white
Floyd | around you, and for a moment for a moment you are overcome by a wild,
Floyd | sourceless joy.  From the pendant in your hand there sings an
Floyd | answering note.  And then-
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, but it's still just a traveling
Floyd | cage, upholstered in sleek grey.  The control panel on his side
Floyd | flashes discreet symbols you never learned to read, but in the center
Floyd | of the dashboard is the stereo, and above it hangs a mirror.  The car
Floyd | has a back seat as well as a front; usually his kind comes in groups.
Floyd | There's only a plain black briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your backpack is on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a click as ordinary vision returns, and the cuff drops off
Floyd | your wrist.  Galen gives you a long, steady look, and then returns to
Floyd | driving.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "alright, here I am" 	
			Ellison says, "I was thinking that maybe our grandfather was using the necklace to control Galen. I don't know what just happened, though." 	
			DavidW says, "good grief" 	
			DavidW says, "I never saw that response before." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x necklace" 		
	

Floyd | The pendant is a flat, seven-sided crystal, in which a tiny downy
Floyd | feather has been imprisoned.  The chain melds organically to the
Floyd | pendant, the links narrowing to a tiny filigree as they intersect the
Floyd | pendant.  Holding it in your hand, you can feel the quiet thrum of an
Floyd | alien power in the artifact.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says (to Ellison), "Yeah, that's what I thought." 	
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "ask galen about grandfather" 		
	

Floyd | You're certain, based on recent events, that he hates your grandfather
Floyd | as much as you do.  Maybe even more.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about necklace" 		
	

Floyd | "Where did this come from?"  you ask, holding the pendant.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Your grandfather had it crafted from certain materials he gathered.
Floyd | Then he collared me with it."  His voice is almost entirely even.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen mutters something under his breath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "break necklace" 		
	

Floyd | You move to swing the pendant sharply against the door.  As you do,
Floyd | Galen says sharply, "Don't!"  and reaches over to take hold of the
Floyd | chain just long enough to check its momentum.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't," he says again.  "It's not a good idea."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | That is not something you can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "wear necklace" 		
	

Floyd | You slip the chain over your head.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen takes the next exit, which is an interchange.  You're now
Floyd | running parallel to the storm rather than driving into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Taking back one turn: "wear necklace".  Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, upholstered in sleek grey.  The
Floyd | control panel on his side flashes discreet symbols you never learned
Floyd | to read, but in the center of the dashboard is the stereo, and above
Floyd | it hangs a mirror.  The car has a back seat as well as a front;
Floyd | usually his kind comes in groups.  There's only a plain black
Floyd | briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your backpack is on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "just wanted to see what happens, but I don't trust it" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "save" 		
	

Floyd | Please select a file in which to save the current position >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "1" 		
	

Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh, we never cleared the save setting" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open briefcase" 		
	

Floyd | You reach in the back seat and haul the briefcase forward into your
Floyd | lap.  Galen watches this, raising his eyebrows.  Fortunately you've
Floyd | learned a lot from this journey and ignore him quite successfully as
Floyd | you fiddle with the clasp.  Locked, of course.  You glare at it.  A
Floyd | globular field sparkles around the clasp and there's a click as it
Floyd | unlocks and opens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Inside, socks and toothpaste share space in a tiny overnight kit with
Floyd | a pair of neatly folded boxers.  In the main compartment of the case
Floyd | there's a slim laptop and on top of it- aha!  A battery sword!
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen takes the next exit, which is an interchange.  You're now
Floyd | running parallel to the storm rather than driving into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "oh, did I just do something bad?" 	
			DavidW says, "no." 	
			inky says, "hmm, light saber" 	
			DavidW says, "We have a gizmo for saving that we normally use." 	
			Ellison says, "a light saber powered by Energizer. it just keeps dismembering!" 	
			Touchy asks, "I'm confused. The briefcase opened because we glared at it?" 	
			DavidW says, "We're obviously not fully human." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Cathy says, "I just wanted to make sure we had a version from before we got turned into a zombie" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get sword" 		
	

Floyd | Almost certainly contaminated by MIB cooties.  But you study it for a
Floyd | while, and suspect that with some time to digest the information, you
Floyd | could create one for yourself later.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x sword" 		
	

Floyd | These show up in video games and spy novels all the time, but you've
Floyd | never seen a real one.  Wow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "it's possible that since we're all magical, the necklace has no power over us" 	
			DavidW asks, "did we take the sword or not?" 	
			Cathy says, "I don't think so" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying a cuff and a necklace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I guess we just examined it" 	
			DavidW says (to Ellison), "I think the silver cuff was what stopped our abilities from working." 	
			Touchy asks, "Why are we all magical? What kind of world is this?" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get backpack" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up your backpack.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen adjusts his sunglasses.  It looks like the freeway is curving
Floyd | back around to the city.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Touchy), "I don't know." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x laptop" 		
	

Floyd | Very sleek, very nice.  Certainly top of the line, although you don't
Floyd | really pay attention to that stuff anymore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Fair enough." 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "Help us find out." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about bobby" 		
	

Floyd | "Why did Bobby act so strangely when you came to get me?  Why didn't
Floyd | he help me?"  He'd stood back, practically cowering, with your other
Floyd | friends when Galen showed up.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I've been in his dreams, too.  He doesn't remember them, but they
Floyd | probably made him uneasy.  But, let's face it, anyone that might hurt
Floyd | him makes him uneasy."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about pin" 		
	

Floyd | There's not a flicker of expression on that face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about dreams" 		
	

Floyd | "Why did I see you in my dreams?"  you ask him.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You're special," he says.  "Most people don't."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen why I'm special" 		
	

Floyd | The word "I'm" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about special" 		
	

Floyd | He has nothing but silence to offer you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen watches you for a long moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about destination" 		
	

Floyd | "Where are we going?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "A park," he says.  "I thought I'd drop you off at a park."
Floyd |
Floyd | The car takes the upcoming offramp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about park" 		
	

Floyd | "When we were at the park, you showed up practically out of nowhere.
Floyd | How did you find me?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | He hesitates and then says, "By visiting you in your dreams, a
Floyd | temporary link was forged that gave me a directional heading when we
Floyd | were both awake."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "So we're not going to our grandfathers anymore?" 	
			DavidW says, "Correct." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about freedom" 		
	

Floyd | You're free now, though you're not quite sure why.
Floyd |
Floyd | Now you're racing along the edges of the city again, back along the
Floyd | skeletal ribs of the city freeway system.  This is a rather nice part
Floyd | of the city, but not where you would have expected to find yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take backpack" 		
	

Floyd | You are already carrying the backpack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "I grabbed it a few turns ago" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x feather" 		
	

Floyd | It's a tiny white feather, with a translucent, almost crystalline
Floyd | quill.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you pass by a park, the car turns into the parking lot.  A moment
Floyd | later, Galen has parked the car.  He turns toward you, inscrutable
Floyd | behind his sunglasses. Then he brushes his fingers on the panel and
Floyd | the door beside you clicks as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Go on, get out of here."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | (first opening the car door)
Floyd | You open the door.
Floyd | You slide out of the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | After The Rain
Floyd | There's comfortable scent of wet sidewalk and shattered ozone.
Floyd | Whirling autumn leaves race down the gutter as the late afternoon sky
Floyd | brightens overhead.  To the south, there's a park, and beyond that,
Floyd | the embrace of the city awaits.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "is it on or what" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x car" 		
	

Floyd | The car that took you so far...  Man, it's dirty.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wash car" 		
	

Floyd | The word "wash" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fly" 		
	

Floyd | The word "fly" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "clean car" 		Touchy says, "hey olethros" 	
	

Floyd | You wouldn't know how to clean that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open trunk" 		
	

Floyd | The word "trunk" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "invite Galen" 		
	

Floyd | The word "invite" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get on car" 		
	

Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, upholstered in sleek grey.  The
Floyd | control panel on his side flashes discreet symbols you never learned
Floyd | to read, but in the center of the dashboard is the stereo, and above
Floyd | it hangs a mirror.  The car has a back seat as well as a front;
Floyd | usually his kind comes in groups.  There's only a plain black
Floyd | briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is lounging inside the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bird flies across the front of the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Taking back one turn: "get on car".  After The Rain
Floyd | There's comfortable scent of wet sidewalk and shattered ozone.
Floyd | Whirling autumn leaves race down the gutter as the late afternoon sky
Floyd | brightens overhead.  To the south, there's a park, and beyond that,
Floyd | the embrace of the city awaits.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "shall we head south?" 	
			DavidW says, "hm. Should we hea... tmg" 	
			DavidW says (to Cathy), "go for it." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You head south, to the park.  As you do, he gets out of the car and
Floyd | leans against it, taking his sunglasses off to watch you go.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | ***The end***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, or
Floyd | QUIT?  >

		Ellison says, "huh" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | That isn't one of the options.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, or
Floyd | QUIT?  >

		DavidW says, "huh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "huh" 	
			Ellison says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I don't remember that." 	
			DavidW says, "I suspect there's other endings." 	
			Ellison says, "I'm thinking there must be multiple endings" 	
			Cathy says, "maybe we won since we escaped :-)" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open backpack" 		
	

Floyd | That isn't one of the options.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, or
Floyd | QUIT?  >

		Touchy says, "Well..it was a happy ending I guess" 	
			DavidW says, "oh. no undo as this stage." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | That isn't one of the options.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, or
Floyd | QUIT?  >

		Cathy asks, "should we restore or restart?" 	
			inky says, "I imagine taking off the necklace was a big choicepoint" 	
			DavidW says (to inky), "yes." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | That isn't one of the options.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, or
Floyd | QUIT?  >

		Jacqueline says, "boo" 	
			Cathy says, "we could try wearing it next time" 	
			DavidW asks, "so restart?" 	
			Ellison says, "I don't trust that bird in the park. I want to kill it with our battery sword." 	
			DavidW says (to Ellison), "We didn't actually take the sword." 	
			Ellison says, "oh, would it not let us? weird" 	
			Cathy asks (of Jacq), "you played to another endpoint? was it more satisfying?" 	
			DavidW says, "Apparently, we can make one later, she said." 	
			Ellison says, "can't have a final battery sword showdown without one!" 	
			Touchy says, "We should kill Galen with that sword." 	
			Ellison says, "ah" 	
			Cathy says, "or we could quit and I could go have lunch..." 	
			DavidW says, "I find it weird that we still don't know what sort of creature we are or our capabilities. The PC must know, but we don't." 	
			Touchy asks, "I'm confused. Why did this only take 10 minutes?" 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "We took the necklace; he changed sides and took us to a park and we left." 	
			Cathy says, "seems pretty minimal" 	
			Touchy says, "OK, so let's not take it next time..." 	
			DavidW says, "I think we need to replay and search out more story." 	
			Cathy says, "I was expecting that we'd end up confronting / defeating grandfather" 	
			DavidW says (to Cathy), "That would be better, since grandfather will just send Galen #2 after us." 	
			Cathy asks, "maybe wait to take the necklace until we get to where GF is, thus creating an ally at an opportune moment?" 	
			DavidW says, "ooh, clever" 	
			Cathy says, "back in about 5 minutes; getting a snack" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, snack break" 	
			Touchy says, "My Gulasch isn't ready yet." 	
			olethros says, "Gulasch never is quite ready" 	
			Touchy asks, "You're not trying to say you don't like Gulasch, are you?" 	
			olethros says, "I am not nearly as funny as to think of implying that. I just meant that it takes too long." 	
			Touchy says, "True." 	
			Touchy says, "But it's awesome so I can wait." 	
			olethros says, "I usually end up eating lots of snacks while waiting, so when it's ready I am no longer hungry" 	
			olethros says, "but the next day, it's great" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			Touchy says, "Yeah, Gulasch actually gets better over night. No argument there." 	
			Jacqueline says, "You bastards. Now I want gulasch/" 	
			Jacqueline says, "But I'm sort of avoiding stuff like that right now." 	
			DavidW asks, "what the heck is gulasch?" 	
			Touchy asks (of Jacq), "You're avoiding tasty things?" 	
			olethros says, "slowly boiled meat with lots of connective tissue, which melts" 	
			olethros says, "making it into a thick soup, full of flavour" 	
			Jacqueline says, "No, just stuff that's heavy on the less-complex carbs." 	
			olethros says, "normally paprika and perhaps tomato is added" 	
			Touchy says, "Or a thick soup with large meat chunks...depending on your point of view." 	
			Touchy says, "Less complex carbs? Is this diet science? 'cause I don't understand a word of it." 	
			olethros says, "sugar" 	
			Cathy says, "(back)" 	
			Ellison says, "well, I have to start getting ready to go to the movie theater so I will miss any second playthrough we do. later all!" 	
	Ellison goes back to Squeamhurst.. 		
	Ellison has disconnected. 		Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "Yes, I guess it is some diet science. heh" 	
			Touchy asks, "You're trying to lose weight?" 	
			DavidW says, "so restart please" 	
			Cathy says, "yes, let's" 	
			Touchy says, "By all means.." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "Yeah. I've gotten a little too fluffy for my taste." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "restart" 		
	

Floyd |
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Floyd |
Floyd | It's raining out.  You lean your head against the window, the glass
Floyd | cold against your cheek, and watch the world slide by.  The city is as
Floyd | grey as the skies, but rainbows catch in the trembling drops of water.
Floyd | The swish-slap of the windshield wipers and low hum of the air
Floyd | conditioner covers up the faint sound of his breathing.  If you close
Floyd | your eyes, you can almost be somewhere else.  Maybe if you try...
Floyd |
Floyd | You tremble inside like a raindrop on the verge of falling, fighting
Floyd | to spread yourself out, let yourself drift away into the sky, away
Floyd | from this car, away from him, away from the fate ahead.  But even with
Floyd | the fear, it's so hard to move on...  or maybe because of the fear.
Floyd | Metal snugs around your wrist as he tightens the cuff, shattering your
Floyd | concentration.  "None of that," he says.  His voice isn't even cold,
Floyd | it's just empty.  He touches a panel on the car's dashboard.  "We'll
Floyd | be there soon," he adds.  Soon.
Floyd |
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Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | shadows on the mirror
Floyd |
Floyd | by Chrysoula Tzavelas
Floyd | IFComp ver 1.0
Floyd | Players new to this game should type ABOUT.  Hints are also available.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | I drew a picture on the window as we rode
Floyd | Then I wiped it dry to see the other side
Floyd | I see no more than you do
Floyd | Believe me, I've tried
Floyd | To find what is missing, to find what is wrong
Floyd | To write the words to my happy-ending November song
Floyd |
Floyd | - "November Song," Mark Henley
Floyd |
Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, but it's still just a traveling
Floyd | cage, upholstered in sleek grey.  The control panel on his side
Floyd | flashes discreet symbols you never learned to read, but in the center
Floyd | of the dashboard is the stereo, and above it hangs a mirror.  The car
Floyd | has a back seat as well as a front; usually his kind comes in groups.
Floyd | There's only a plain black briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your backpack is on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW clears the save counter. 		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get backpack" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up your backpack.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen turns his head to look at you directly for a moment.  It's
Floyd | raining steadily out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x galen" 		Cathy asks, "shall we try reading until we get there?" 	
	

Floyd | From your dreams, you always thought he'd be tall.  Big.  Enormous.
Floyd | He cast such a shadow in your dreams.  But when you looked up in the
Floyd | park and saw him standing there in front of you, just a man, you could
Floyd | barely believe it.  This is what had been hunting you, night and day,
Floyd | across world and wane?  Not so tall, almost slight in build,
Floyd | unremarkable brown hair.  But then his hand closed around your arm,
Floyd | stronger than the silver band there now, and you knew him.  "Your
Floyd | grandfather asked me to find you, Enra," he said, and caught you as
Floyd | your knees buckled.
Floyd |
Floyd | He's wearing an expensive-looking pair of shades that scrape across
Floyd | your nerves.  His suit is very fine, although it bears the signs of
Floyd | being driven in for many hours.  It's typical Man In Black garb.
Floyd | Silver glints at his neck.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x silver" 		
	

Floyd | (the cuff)
Floyd | The silver cuff can loosen and tighten around your wrist like a
Floyd | training collar on a dog when he pulls on it, which is easy for him to
Floyd | do, because the other end is around his own wrist.  It's closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x neck" 		
	

Floyd | Half-hidden by his hair and collar, the links of the necklace are thin
Floyd | and wide.  There seems to be a pendant of some sort but it's tucked
Floyd | under his shirt.  When he moves his head, you can see that the skin
Floyd | under the chain is a chafed and fiery red.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x shades" 		
	

Floyd | You can see yourself in his sunglasses, all distorted and wavy.  You
Floyd | don't like them.  Nothing's real through sunglasses, everything is
Floyd | just a game with a wall between you and the world.  You've been there.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen scowls at the storm ahead.  It's still raining.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take shades" 		
	

Floyd | You lunge at him, grabbing at the sunglasses.  The metal tightens
Floyd | around your wrist again, but it can't do much to stop you.  The car
Floyd | swerves for the briefest instant as he is distracted, his other hand
Floyd | coming up to fend you off.  There's a brief tussle that ends with him
Floyd | holding your arm in an iron grip.  But you are clutching his
Floyd | sunglasses.  He looks at you impassively for a heartbeat, and then
Floyd | thrusts you away from him, back into your seat.
Floyd |
Floyd | You have his sunglasses.  Triumph!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "ah good catch; we didnt' see that before" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			DavidW asks, "Now if we wear them, are we cool or what?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x shades" 		
	

Floyd | Lightweight, sleek, partially reflective.  He looked good in them.
Floyd | Well, intimidating, which is what his kind consider 'good'.  Too bad
Floyd | for him.  They're yours now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear shades" 		
	

Floyd | You put on his sunglasses.  You can feel his warmth on your cheeks for
Floyd | a moment, and then you hastily take them off, embarassed that he saw
Floyd | you acting so frivolously.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clouds directly ahead are darker.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x galen's face" 		
	

Floyd | The word "face" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | (If this was an accidental misspelling, you can correct it by typing
Floyd | OOPS followed by the corrected word now.  Any time the story points
Floyd | out an unknown word, you can correct a misspelling using OOPS as your
Floyd | next command.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I didn't know there was anything frivolous about wearing shades.." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x galen's eyes" 		
	

Floyd | His gaze is constantly moving, flicking down the road, over passing
Floyd | cars, and towards you.  He meets your eyes expressionlessly and then
Floyd | something flickers- what was that?  Something strong.  Even without
Floyd | your caheris you can see that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x glove compartment" 		
	

Floyd | There's a hatch flush with the dash of the car.  It's closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | Opened.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen rolls his head around his shoulders, stretching his neck.  You
Floyd | catch a glimpse of his necklace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about sunglasses" 		
	

Floyd | "Do you want your sunglasses back?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He eyes you warily.  "All right."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Tough!"  you say gleefully.  He snorts and turns his attention away
Floyd | from you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Definitely nasty weather ahead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "what is a caheris" 		
	

Floyd | The word "what" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about caheris" 		
	

Floyd | "Why did you break my little crystal?"  you ask thoughtfully.
Floyd |
Floyd | He gives you a look.  "Instructions from your grandfather."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about instructions" 		
	

Floyd | "My grandfather told you to break my stone, specifically?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x glove compartment" 		
	

Floyd | There's a hatch flush with the dash of the car.  It's open.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen scowls at the road ahead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in it" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing in the glovebox.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen turns a fierce look on you.  You finish passing the great bulk
Floyd | of the city.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x necklace" 		
	

Floyd | Half-hidden by his hair and collar, the links of the necklace are thin
Floyd | and wide.  There seems to be a pendant of some sort but it's tucked
Floyd | under his shirt.  When he moves his head, you can see that the skin
Floyd | under the chain is a chafed and fiery red.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about me" 		
	

Floyd | Quietly, you ask Galen, "Do you know the sort of things I can do?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He glances over at you, his voice flat as he recites.  "Yes.  You
Floyd | interface with reality on a subdimensional level as a result of
Floyd | prenatal modifications to your genetic and aethereal nature and
Floyd | catalyzed by a nanomechanistical substrate absorbed during
Floyd | adolescence.  You require a focus item, and your generative
Floyd | capabilities can be externally suppressed."  He sighs, but his eyes
Floyd | are burning..  "Or, as I imagine Bobby would say, some whacked out
Floyd | magic shit."
Floyd |
Floyd | You've never heard it expressed quite like that before.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy exclaims, "ah, good!" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about skin" 		
	

Floyd | There's not a flicker of expression on that face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about bobby" 		
	

Floyd | "Why did Bobby act so strangely when you came to get me?  Why didn't
Floyd | he help me?"  He'd stood back, practically cowering, with your other
Floyd | friends when Galen showed up.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I've been in his dreams, too.  He doesn't remember them, but they
Floyd | probably made him uneasy.  But, let's face it, anyone that might hurt
Floyd | him makes him uneasy."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about necklace" 		
	

Floyd | "So, where'd you get the necklace from?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | His mouth curves up in a humorless smile.  "It was a...  gift...  from
Floyd | your grandfather."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ahead, the sky is even darker, and flashes of light dance between
Floyd | clouds.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "so... we're a techno-elf?" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about focus item" 		
	

Floyd | He just shakes his head, very slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Weren't they called technomage or something?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about magic" 		
	

Floyd | Hah, magic.  People always try to turn what they don't understand into
Floyd | magic.  You're a product of technology.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen frowns at the dashboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about necklace" 		
	

Floyd | "The old man really expects you to wear that thing even though it
Floyd | hurts?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He inclines his head.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a flash of lightning in the distance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about nanites" 		
	

Floyd | His head doesn't even turn towards you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about technology" 		
	

Floyd | It's hard to describe your interface with computers and other machines
Floyd | in ordinary language, and not much fun to try.  You've become pretty
Floyd | good at pretending you use all the normal methods, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's the thunder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get briefcase" 		
	

Floyd | It's very awkward to get a hand into the back seat to fiddle with the
Floyd | briefcase, as there's a cuff around the hand closest.  You'd have to
Floyd | do some pretty significant contortions to get to the briefcase.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "I was thinking that we might be able to interface with the computer to get info from it" 	
			Cathy asks, "shall we save, grab the necklace, then have a go at the computer?" 	
			DavidW says, "hm. Good idea. But the cuff has to come off first, I bet." 	
			DavidW says (to Cathy), "yes, try that." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Please select a file in which to save the current position >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get necklace" 		
	

Floyd | You lean back in your seat, stretching your hands out so wide.  He
Floyd | moves his head to his left as you threaten his personal space, leaving
Floyd | his neck open.  Quick as a fish, you dart your hand in, wrap your
Floyd | fingers around the chain and yank.  He recoils, which helps, because
Floyd | the surge of energy that tingles through you almost makes you lose
Floyd | your grip.  You fight back- and with a snap, the chain is in your
Floyd | hand.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh," he says quietly.  "Oh."
Floyd |
Floyd | His hands go up to the weal around his neck.  There's a pulse of white
Floyd | around you, and for a moment for a moment you are overcome by a wild,
Floyd | sourceless joy.  From the pendant in your hand there sings an
Floyd | answering note.  And then-
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, but it's still just a traveling
Floyd | cage, upholstered in sleek grey.  The control panel on his side
Floyd | flashes discreet symbols you never learned to read, but in the center
Floyd | of the dashboard is the stereo, and above it hangs a mirror.  The car
Floyd | has a back seat as well as a front; usually his kind comes in groups.
Floyd | There's only a plain black briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a click as ordinary vision returns, and the cuff drops off
Floyd | your wrist.  Galen gives you a long, steady look, and then returns to
Floyd | driving.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x cuff" 		
	

Floyd | It's very shiny, and there's a fine texture on the metal.  You don't
Floyd | like it.  You don't like touching it.  It's a leash and collar, with
Floyd | spikes on the inside.  It's closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about necklace" 		
	

Floyd | "Where did this come from?"  you ask, holding the pendant.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Your grandfather had it crafted from certain materials he gathered.
Floyd | Then he collared me with it."  His voice deepens, anger roughening it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about grandfather" 		
	

Floyd | You're certain, based on recent events, that he hates your grandfather
Floyd | as much as you do.  Maybe even more.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen looks out the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get briefcase" 		
	

Floyd | You reach in the back seat and haul the briefcase forward into your
Floyd | lap.  Galen watches this, raising his eyebrows.  Fortunately you've
Floyd | learned a lot from this journey and ignore him quite successfully as
Floyd | you fiddle with the clasp.  Locked, of course.  You glare at it.  A
Floyd | globular field sparkles around the clasp and there's a click as it
Floyd | unlocks and opens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Inside, socks and toothpaste share space in a tiny overnight kit with
Floyd | a pair of neatly folded boxers.  In the main compartment of the case
Floyd | there's a slim laptop and on top of it- aha!  A battery sword!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about recent events" 		
	

Floyd | He doesn't bother to respond.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about sword" 		
	

Floyd | "Why do you have a battery sword?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He sighs."It reminds me of home."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get laptop" 		
	

Floyd | Nah, you don't need it.  It's very lightweight, sure, but nothing's as
Floyd | lightweight as what's between your ears.
Floyd |
Floyd | Maybe you should reconsider the phrasing on that before you say it
Floyd | aloud.  Anyhow, it would slow you down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about home" 		
	

Floyd | "They make battery swords where you're from?"  you guess.
Floyd |
Floyd | He smiles faintly.  "Not battery swords, no."
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen takes the next exit, which is an interchange.  You're now
Floyd | running parallel to the storm rather than driving into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "interface with laptop" 		
	

Floyd | The word "interface" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "use laptop" 		
	

Floyd | The word "use" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "scan laptop" 		
	

Floyd | The word "scan" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read laptop" 		
	

Floyd | That's so last evolution.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about daddy" 		
	

Floyd | His eyes flick towards you and then back outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x dice" 		
	

Floyd | You see no dice here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "open backpack" 		
	

Floyd | Opening the backpack reveals some mystery novels, a pair of
Floyd | eyeglasses, and some dice.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen glances over at you, an odd look on his face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x dice" 		
	

Floyd | Six siders and twenty siders.  Useful in work and play.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "roll dice" 		
	

Floyd | Unfortunately, there's no good surface in the car to roll the dice.
Floyd |
Floyd | The car takes the upcoming offramp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x eyeglasses" 		
	

Floyd | Coppery round metal frames with iridescent butterflies dancing along
Floyd | the earpieces.  They help you focus sometimes.
Floyd |
Floyd | It looks like the freeway is curving back around to the city.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "wear eyeglasses" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the pair of eyeglasses from the backpack)
Floyd | You pull out your glasses.
Floyd | You put your glasses on.  Ah, that's better.
Floyd |
Floyd | This is a rather nice part of the city, but not where you would have
Floyd | expected to find yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about laptop" 		
	

Floyd | He has nothing but silence to offer you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen shifts in his seat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "focus" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x laptop" 		
	

Floyd | Very sleek, very nice.  Certainly top of the line, although you don't
Floyd | really pay attention to that stuff anymore.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you pass by a park, the car turns into the parking lot.  A moment
Floyd | later, Galen has parked the car.  He turns toward you, a half-smile on
Floyd | his face.  Then he brushes his fingers on the panel and the door
Floyd | beside you clicks as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Go on, get out of here."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x galen" 		
	

Floyd | He's actually kind of attractive, now that you think about it.  Not
Floyd | pretty, like Bobby, but there's something there that makes him not
Floyd | unpleasant to look at.
Floyd |
Floyd | His suit is very fine, although it bears the signs of being driven in
Floyd | for many hours.  It's typical Man In Black garb.  His hair has been
Floyd | tousled from its previous immaculate state.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bird flies across the front of the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x bird" 		
	

Floyd | The word "bird" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x necklace" 		
	

Floyd | The pendant is a flat, seven-sided crystal, in which a tiny downy
Floyd | feather has been imprisoned.  The chain melds organically to the
Floyd | pendant, the links narrowing to a tiny filigree as they intersect the
Floyd | pendant.  Holding it in your hand, you can feel the quiet thrum of an
Floyd | alien power in the artifact.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "focus on crystal" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "touch crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You see no crystal here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get novel" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen leans back in his seat.  A gaggle of children races down the
Floyd | sidewalk into the park.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "read novel" 		
	

Floyd | You're not really in the mood for reading now.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen stretches his hand, watching as it closes into a fist.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "touch necklace" 		
	

Floyd | You feel nothing out of the ordinary.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "try wearing it now?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about grandfather's plans" 		
	

Floyd | There's not a flicker of expression on that face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about grandfather" 		
	

Floyd | You're certain, based on recent events, that he hates your grandfather
Floyd | as much as you do.  Maybe even more.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about himself" 		
	

Floyd | "So, what are you going to do now?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, I'll be paying one last visit to your grandfather.  He won't like
Floyd | that very much at all."  Galen smiles unpleasantly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about recent events" 		
	

Floyd | He just shakes his head, very slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about himself" 		
	

Floyd | "Um.  What will you do after you...  visit...  my grandfather?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He glances over at you.  "I haven't decided."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about necklace" 		
	

Floyd | "Did you really get this from my grandfather?"  you ask, fingering the
Floyd | chain.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh yes," he assures you, his jaw clenching.  "Oh yes.  He brought me
Floyd | to him and bound it around my neck.  Bound me to him."
Floyd |
Floyd | The cement is drying outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "go with galen" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "close door" 		
	

Floyd | The car door is already closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "galen, drive" 		
	

Floyd | Galen just shakes his head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "thank galen" 		
	

Floyd | The word "thank" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "kiss galen" 		
	

Floyd | The mood has to be right...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I'm always to forward..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sword" 		
	

Floyd | These show up in video games and spy novels all the time, but you've
Floyd | never seen a real one.  Wow.
Floyd |
Floyd | For a moment there's a bit of blue sky in the shifting clouds
Floyd | overhead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about grandmother" 		
	

Floyd | He has nothing but silence to offer you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about stephen" 		
	

Floyd | His head doesn't even turn towards you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about dreams" 		
	

Floyd | "Why did I see you in my dreams?"  you ask him.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You're special," he says.  "Most people don't."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about me" 		
	

Floyd | "So," you say.  "You're not mad at me or anything, right?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He gives you a quizzical look.  "I'm very happy with you."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about destination" 		
	

Floyd | You're there now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under seat" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing unusual under the front seat.
Floyd |
Floyd | A kid on a scooter zooms by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about power" 		
	

Floyd | He doesn't bother to respond.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "This is a very well made game." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about others" 		
	

Floyd | His eyes flick towards you and then back outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "At least that's my impression." 	
			Cathy asks, "ok, so my laptop idea flamed out... shall we save this fork, then restore to where we grabbed the necklace?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn on stereo" 		
	

Floyd | You tuck a strand of hair behind an ear and flick the stereo on.
Floyd | Running your fingers across the touchpad, you make haunting cello
Floyd | strains fill the vehicle.
Floyd |
Floyd | The beautiful sonorous chords of cello music flood the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kiss galen" 		
	

Floyd | The mood has to be right...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "change channel" 		
	

Floyd | The word "change" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x stereo" 		
	

Floyd | State of the art, of course, but not much used, from the looks of it.
Floyd | The beautiful sonorous chords of cello music flood the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "change station" 		
	

Floyd | The word "change" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tune stereo" 		
	

Floyd | The word "tune" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy exclaims, "I guess we turned on the stereo, but not Galen!" 	
			Touchy says, "hahaha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn on galen" 		
	

Floyd | Not at the flip of a switch, you don't.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen rubs a spot under his eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "run galen's back" 		
	

Floyd | The word "run" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "rub galen's back" 		
	

Floyd | The word "rub" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x galen's skin" 		
	

Floyd | The word "skin" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I can't think what else to try." 	
			DavidW says, "I wish I knew more about our pseudomagic." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about powers" 		
	

Floyd | His head doesn't even turn towards you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask me about me" 		
	

Floyd | Talking to yourself won't accomplish anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | A pair of teenagers wander by, sharing a cigarette.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about power" 		
	

Floyd | He doesn't bother to respond.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "think about me" 		
	

Floyd | The word "think" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "remember daddy" 		
	

Floyd | The word "remember" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Definitely feeling better now that the evil cuff has been removed.
Floyd | Not panicking was a great plan.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "break cuff" 		
	

Floyd | Stomping on it won't work.  And it'd be best if this sort of thing
Floyd | couldn't cage you ever again.  So you decide to spend the time and
Floyd | focus yourself on the cuff, analyzing every aspect of it.  When you're
Floyd | done, you tell the cuff to stop existing.  With a puff of dust, it is
Floyd | gone.
Floyd |
Floyd | A dog races down the sidewalk, its leash trailing behind it.  A
Floyd | shouting, grinning child chases after.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "wow" 	
			Cathy says, "nice" 	
			Touchy says, "We're the shit." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "bewitch galen" 		
	

Floyd | The word "bewitch" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "stop car" 		
	

Floyd | The word "stop" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "destroy necklace" 		
	

Floyd | You move to swing the pendant sharply against the door.  As you do,
Floyd | Galen says sharply, "Don't!"  and reaches over to take hold of the
Floyd | chain just long enough to check its momentum.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't," he says again.  "It's not a good idea."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take feather" 		
	

Floyd | You can't have that; it's part of the necklace.
Floyd |
Floyd | A child carrying a pair of rollerblades marches past.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "save, then restore to cf1? try to get to GF" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "duplicate sword" 		
	

Floyd | The word "duplicate" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "create sword" 		
	

Floyd | The word "create" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Cathy), "okay" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Ellison) "Doom III rocks" (and disappears) 		
	Taleslinger has disconnected. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Please select the saved position file to restore >
Floyd | Restored.
Floyd |
Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, but it's still just a traveling
Floyd | cage, upholstered in sleek grey.  The control panel on his side
Floyd | flashes discreet symbols you never learned to read, but in the center
Floyd | of the dashboard is the stereo, and above it hangs a mirror.  The car
Floyd | has a back seat as well as a front; usually his kind comes in groups.
Floyd | There's only a plain black briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "you didn't save?" 	
			DavidW says (to Cathy), "drive" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x necklace" 		
	

Floyd | Half-hidden by his hair and collar, the links of the necklace are thin
Floyd | and wide.  There seems to be a pendant of some sort but it's tucked
Floyd | under his shirt.  When he moves his head, you can see that the skin
Floyd | under the chain is a chafed and fiery red.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "oh, I've got no specific plans, that's just what we'd been working on when I suggested the laptop tangent" 	
			DavidW asks, "The idea is to go to evil Grandfather and then take the pendant?" 	
			Cathy says, "yeah, I think so..." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about destination" 		
	

Floyd | "So, where exactly are you taking me?"  you ask, trying to sound
Floyd | casual.
Floyd |
Floyd | He barely turns his head in your direction as he repeats calmly "Your
Floyd | grandfather asked me to return you to his estate."
Floyd |
Floyd | More lightning.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about estate" 		
	

Floyd | He has nothing but silence to offer you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen shifts uncomfortably in his seat.  The rain briefly becomes a
Floyd | downpour, reducing visibility, before returning to a steady drizzle.
Floyd |
Floyd | Thunder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "open backpack" 		
	

Floyd | Opening the backpack reveals some mystery novels, a pair of
Floyd | eyeglasses, and some dice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "wear eyeglasses" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the pair of eyeglasses from the backpack)
Floyd | You pull out your glasses.
Floyd | You put your glasses on and stare defiantly out the front window.
Floyd | You're cute.  You know it.  Screw him.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen glances over at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lightning.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "read novel" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up one of the novels and flip restlessly through it before
Floyd | dropping it again, distracted by the rain.
Floyd |
Floyd | THUNDER!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "roll dice" 		
	

Floyd | Unfortunately, there's no good surface in the car to roll the dice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lightning, THUNDER!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open dice" 		
	

Floyd | Those are not something you can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing out of the ordinary.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "break cuff" 		
	

Floyd | You can't.  Every attempt you make to focus on the cuff slides off,
Floyd | and the cuff tightens around your wrist like a living thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | A big truck passes, sending up a wave of spray that washes over the
Floyd | car.  The car turns right into what turns out to be a very long
Floyd | driveway,old-fashioned wrought-iron lamps illuminating the darkened
Floyd | afternoon, making rainbows sparkle in every raindrop on your window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "oh, cool, almost there" 	
			DavidW says, "we need to be careful not to mistime this." 	
			Cathy asks, "save now?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Please select a file in which to save the current position >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "okay, you drive" 	
			Cathy exclaims, "gak!" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x driveway" 		
	

Floyd | The word "driveway" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "It was your idea. Don't you want to follow through?" 	
			Cathy says, "sure, but I'm fine going as a group" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x drive" 		
	

Floyd | You see no drive here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rainbows" 		
	

Floyd | The word "rainbows" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rainbow" 		
	

Floyd | Staring into the raindrop is a little like focusing on your caheris.
Floyd | You can feel your breathing deepen and sense the raindrop expanding to
Floyd | surround you.  All you have to do is step inside...
Floyd |
Floyd | just let go of everything here...
Floyd |
Floyd | and go on to something...
Floyd |
Floyd | more...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | lightningTHUNDERYour concentration is shattered.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh wow" 	
			Cathy exclaims, "oh, so close!" 	
			Cathy says, "nice find" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x raindrop" 		
	

Floyd | They're wiped from the windshield almost as fast as they can land, but
Floyd | on your window, they cling to the glass.  Inside them, a rainbow
Floyd | shivers.
Floyd |
Floyd | A large house comes into view around a gentle bend.  Dread knots your
Floyd | stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x house" 		
	

Floyd | The word "house" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rainbow" 		
	

Floyd | "I can't!!"  you shriek, and then whimper, "I'm afraid.  I don't know
Floyd | what will happen..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't be," Galen says gently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rainbow" 		
	

Floyd | You take a deep breath and then let the vast layers of repressed
Floyd | comprehension buried in your brain unfold around you.  You enter the
Floyd | rainbow and the rainbow enters you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Prismatic light spills out of your skin, your eyes, your mouth.  You
Floyd | are going somewhere else, becoming something more as you stop
Floyd | resisting.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are no longer afraid.
Floyd |
Floyd | There are bells, cathedral bells.
Floyd |
Floyd | A faraway voice, very near, whispers, "I'm glad you're finally
Floyd | free..."
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | ***You have transcended***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, or
Floyd | QUIT?  >

		Cathy says, "that was unexpected" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah" 	
			Cathy asks, "restore from 2?" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah" 	
			Touchy says, "This is a game of unexpected ends." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Please select the saved position file to restore >
Floyd | Restored.
Floyd |
Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, but it's still just a traveling
Floyd | cage, upholstered in sleek grey.  The control panel on his side
Floyd | flashes discreet symbols you never learned to read, but in the center
Floyd | of the dashboard is the stereo, and above it hangs a mirror.  The car
Floyd | has a back seat as well as a front; usually his kind comes in groups.
Floyd | There's only a plain black briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "break mirror" 		
	

Floyd | Breaking that would serve no purpose.
Floyd |
Floyd | A large house comes into view around a gentle bend.  Dread knots your
Floyd | stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "wait a few times until we're in the house?" 	
			Cathy says, "odd that we couldn't x house..." 	
			DavidW says, "well, it might be okay to grab 'em now." 	
			Cathy says, "ok, go for it" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take necklace" 		
	

Floyd | You lean back in your seat, stretching your hands out so wide.  He
Floyd | moves his head to his left as you threaten his personal space, leaving
Floyd | his neck open.  Quick as a fish, you dart your hand in, wrap your
Floyd | fingers around the chain and yank.  He recoils, which helps, because
Floyd | the surge of energy that tingles through you almost makes you lose
Floyd | your grip.  You fight back- and with a snap, the chain is in your
Floyd | hand.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh," he says quietly.  "Oh."
Floyd |
Floyd | His hands go up to the weal around his neck.  There's a pulse of white
Floyd | around you, and for a moment you are overcome by a wild, sourceless
Floyd | joy.  From the pendant in your hand there sings an answering note.
Floyd | And then-
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, but it's still just a traveling
Floyd | cage, upholstered in sleek grey.  The control panel on his side
Floyd | flashes discreet symbols you never learned to read, but in the center
Floyd | of the dashboard is the stereo, and above it hangs a mirror.  The car
Floyd | has a back seat as well as a front; usually his kind comes in groups.
Floyd | There's only a plain black briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen gives you a long, thoughtful look, and then returns to driving.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen leans back in his seat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, but it's still just a traveling
Floyd | cage, upholstered in sleek grey.  The control panel on his side
Floyd | flashes discreet symbols you never learned to read, but in the center
Floyd | of the dashboard is the stereo, and above it hangs a mirror.  The car
Floyd | has a back seat as well as a front; usually his kind comes in groups.
Floyd | There's only a plain black briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | The car stops.  Galen touches the cuff around your wrist and looks
Floyd | past you at the men coming out of the house, loathing on his face.
Floyd | Then, coldly, he smiles and the cuff binding you, binding your power,
Floyd | opens.  You are free, and all your fear transforms into exultation,
Floyd | and rage that seeks a target.  Coming out of the house, your
Floyd | grandfather.  And after-
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | ***He'll never cage anybody again.***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, or
Floyd | QUIT?  >

		Cathy says, "ok, that's probably about as good as we could expect..." 	
			Cathy asks (of Jacqueline), "how does this compare to your ending?" 	
			DavidW says, "hm, yes. We might want to see what the worst ending is, when we get caged." 	
			Cathy says, "sure, let's try that; you drive" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Please select the saved position file to restore >
Floyd | Restored.
Floyd |
Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, but it's still just a traveling
Floyd | cage, upholstered in sleek grey.  The control panel on his side
Floyd | flashes discreet symbols you never learned to read, but in the center
Floyd | of the dashboard is the stereo, and above it hangs a mirror.  The car
Floyd | has a back seat as well as a front; usually his kind comes in groups.
Floyd | There's only a plain black briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about stereo" 		
	

Floyd | He doesn't bother to respond.
Floyd |
Floyd | A large house comes into view around a gentle bend.  Dread knots your
Floyd | stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about fear" 		
	

Floyd | You lean against the door, hugging your backpack and ask quietly, "Are
Floyd | you afraid of my grandfather?"
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see his jaw clench suddenly.  Then he says quietly, "I'm
Floyd | afraid of being helpless."  He pauses and then shrugs.  "With your
Floyd | grandfather sometimes it's the same thing."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about revenge" 		
	

Floyd | His eyes flick towards you and then back outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | More rain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about love" 		
	

Floyd | You can't figure out how to bring that topic up.
Floyd |
Floyd | The wind gusts, blowing the rain horizontal.  The car stops.  Galen
Floyd | leans back, sighing.  He runs a hand through his hair, looking at you,
Floyd | something mysterious in his eyes.  The front door of the house opens,
Floyd | and men in black suits come out.  And after them- your grandfather.
Floyd | Galen releases the cuff from around his wrist and raises his hand to
Floyd | touch your cheek gently.  "I'm sorry, Enra."  Despair has never tasted
Floyd | so bitter.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | ***You did not escape***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, or
Floyd | QUIT?  >

		DavidW says, "I'm guessing there's a kiss/love ending, but darned if I know how to reach it." 	
			olethros asks, "can't you just > kiss ?" 	
			Cathy says, "except we presumably have a relationship with Bobby..." 	
			inky asks, "did you try telling him stuff about yourself?" 	
			DavidW says (to olethros), "we tried that. The time/mood wasn't right." 	
			DavidW says (to inky), "We never tried 'tell' at all." 	
			Cathy says, "we were trying to find out about us, didn't know anything to tell..." 	
			DavidW says, "I suppose we could try tell Galen about me/Daddy/grandfather/Stephen/Bobby/caharis" 	
			DavidW says, "also, did it say the butterflies on our glasses were rainbowed? Perhaps examining the butterflies would act as a backup focus." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Please select the saved position file to restore >
Floyd | Restored.
Floyd |
Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, but it's still just a traveling
Floyd | cage, upholstered in sleek grey.  The control panel on his side
Floyd | flashes discreet symbols you never learned to read, but in the center
Floyd | of the dashboard is the stereo, and above it hangs a mirror.  The car
Floyd | has a back seat as well as a front; usually his kind comes in groups.
Floyd | There's only a plain black briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x butterflies" 		
	

Floyd | The word "butterflies" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x my glasses" 		
	

Floyd | Coppery round metal frames with iridescent butterflies dancing along
Floyd | the earpieces.  They help you focus sometimes.
Floyd |
Floyd | A large house comes into view around a gentle bend.  Dread knots your
Floyd | stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x earpieces" 		
	

Floyd | The word "earpieces" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "focus on glasses" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about me" 		
	

Floyd | You sit quietly, looking at the rain streaming down the window.  "My
Floyd | favorite flower is wisteria.  My father's estate had an arbor just
Floyd | covered in it, and the scent would be so strong it dizzied me."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I know," he says softly.
Floyd |
Floyd | You glance at him quickly.  "How do you know?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "You dream about it," he says simply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about my father" 		
	

Floyd | He doesn't bother to respond.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about daddy" 		
	

Floyd | His eyes flick towards you and then back outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | The car stops.  Galen leans back, sighing.  He runs a hand through his
Floyd | hair, looking at you, something mysterious in his eyes.  The front
Floyd | door of the house opens, and men in black suits come out.  And after
Floyd | them- your grandfather.  Galen releases the cuff from around his wrist
Floyd | and raises his hand to touch your cheek gently.  "I'm sorry, Enra."
Floyd | Despair has never tasted so bitter.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | ***You did not escape***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, or
Floyd | QUIT?  >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	

Floyd | Please select the saved position file to restore >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Restored.
Floyd |
Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, but it's still just a traveling
Floyd | cage, upholstered in sleek grey.  The control panel on his side
Floyd | flashes discreet symbols you never learned to read, but in the center
Floyd | of the dashboard is the stereo, and above it hangs a mirror.  The car
Floyd | has a back seat as well as a front; usually his kind comes in groups.
Floyd | There's only a plain black briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about me" 		
	

Floyd | You sit quietly, looking at the rain streaming down the window.  "My
Floyd | favorite flower is wisteria.  My father's estate had an arbor just
Floyd | covered in it, and the scent would be so strong it dizzied me."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I know," he says softly.
Floyd |
Floyd | You glance at him quickly.  "How do you know?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "You dream about it," he says simply.
Floyd |
Floyd | The wind gusts, blowing the rain horizontal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about me" 		
	

Floyd | The plan to make him see you as a person seems to be foiled by the
Floyd | strange looks he keeps giving you and the distinct impression you get
Floyd | that he already sees you quite personally.
Floyd |
Floyd | More rain.
Floyd |
Floyd | More lightning.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about bobby" 		
	

Floyd | "I wonder if I'll ever see Bobby again," you muse.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Probably not," he says, his words clipped and angry.
Floyd |
Floyd | Thunder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tell galen about grandfather" 		
	

Floyd | "Do you know what kind of man my grandfather is?"  you demand.  "He's
Floyd | not a kindly old man.  He doesn't want to spoil me rotten.  He wants
Floyd | to put me in his lab and take me apart."
Floyd |
Floyd | White knuckles.  He takes a deep breath and mutters, "I wish I knew
Floyd | what to do."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "galen, take off necklace" 		
	

Floyd | Galen just shakes his head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "try taking necklace, then doing tell?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take necklace" 		
	

Floyd | You lean back in your seat, stretching your hands out so wide.  He
Floyd | moves his head to his left as you threaten his personal space, leaving
Floyd | his neck open.  Quick as a fish, you dart your hand in, wrap your
Floyd | fingers around the chain and yank.  He recoils, which helps, because
Floyd | the surge of energy that tingles through you almost makes you lose
Floyd | your grip.  You fight back- and with a snap, the chain is in your
Floyd | hand.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh," he says quietly.  "Oh."
Floyd |
Floyd | His hands go up to the weal around his neck.  There's a pulse of white
Floyd | around you, and for a moment for a moment you are overcome by a wild,
Floyd | sourceless joy.  From the pendant in your hand there sings an
Floyd | answering note.  And then-
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, but it's still just a traveling
Floyd | cage, upholstered in sleek grey.  The control panel on his side
Floyd | flashes discreet symbols you never learned to read, but in the center
Floyd | of the dashboard is the stereo, and above it hangs a mirror.  The car
Floyd | has a back seat as well as a front; usually his kind comes in groups.
Floyd | There's only a plain black briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is driving the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a click as ordinary vision returns, and the cuff drops off
Floyd | your wrist.  Galen gives you a long, steady look, and then returns to
Floyd | driving.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about me" 		
	

Floyd | You clear your throat.  "I was pretty upset at you for kidnapping me."
Floyd | You hesitate.  "But since it seems like you were in the same situation
Floyd | as myself...  I don't think we need to worry about it anymore."
Floyd |
Floyd | He studies you.  "That's kind of you.  Since I'd like to talk to you
Floyd | again in the future..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | You're not sure you trust him...  but in the end, you just got scared
Floyd | a little.  You can forgive that, under the circumstances.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen throws an annoyed look up at the sky.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "forgive galen" 		
	

Floyd | The word "forgive" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about grandfather" 		
	

Floyd | "My grandfather, the bastard."  you comment.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You're too kind," he observes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You shrug.  "I'm keeping it PG."
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen stretches his hand, watching as it closes into a fist.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x galen's hand" 		
	

Floyd | Galen does not appear to have any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about bobby" 		
	

Floyd | "I hope he's not too worried about me."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm sure he isn't."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tell galen about galen" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about bobby" 		
	

Floyd | "You are a bastard, but that doesn't mean you're bad," you inform him
Floyd | thoughtfully.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Thanks," he says dryly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | He seems to have a poor opinion of Bobby.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about bobby" 		
	

Floyd | "Come on, what is this problem you have with Bobby?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen growls, "He's a worm.  If he'd understood what you were, I could
Floyd | have paid him to turn you over to me.  Anyone could have, and he
Floyd | wouldn't have asked for very much.  He let me have you at the park."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about bobby" 		
	

Floyd | You hesitate.  "Really?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He pauses, and his voice is a bit softer.  "I've learned to recognise
Floyd | the scent, and I've seen his dreams."
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen takes the next exit, which is an interchange.  You're now
Floyd | running parallel to the storm rather than driving into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about bobby" 		
	

Floyd | "What was in his dreams?"  you ask nervously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Your nightmares.  Domination.  Degredation," he says.
Floyd |
Floyd | The car takes the upcoming offramp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about bobby" 		
	

Floyd | You're not sure you believe him, but you always knew, deep inside,
Floyd | that Bobby was charming, not virtuous.  You wanted something human.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen glances over at you, an odd look on his face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tell galen about bobby" 		
	

Floyd | "I really liked Bobby,' you say sadly.
Floyd |
Floyd | He sighs.  "I know."
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen leans back in his seat.  This is a rather nice part of the city,
Floyd | but not where you would have expected to find yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about galen" 		
	

Floyd | "So, what are you going to do now?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, I'll be paying one last visit to your grandfather.  He won't like
Floyd | that very much at all."  Galen smiles unpleasantly.
Floyd |
Floyd | It looks like the freeway is curving back around to the city.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about galen" 		
	

Floyd | "Um.  What will you do after you...  visit...  my grandfather?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He glances over at you.  "I haven't decided."
Floyd |
Floyd | As you pass by a park, the car turns into the parking lot.  A moment
Floyd | later, Galen has parked the car.  He turns toward you, a half-smile on
Floyd | his face.  Then he brushes his fingers on the panel and the door
Floyd | beside you clicks as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Go on, get out of here."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about galen" 		
	

Floyd | There's suddenly so much to ask that a thousand unasked questions beat
Floyd | each other into the silence that emerges.  You'll clearly need some
Floyd | time to put your thoughts in order before you can interrogate Galen
Floyd | further.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bird flies across the front of the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x bird" 		
	

Floyd | The word "bird" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x galen" 		
	

Floyd | He's actually kind of attractive, now that you think about it.  Not
Floyd | pretty, like Bobby, but there's something there that makes him not
Floyd | unpleasant to look at.
Floyd |
Floyd | His suit is very fine, although it bears the signs of being driven in
Floyd | for many hours.  It's typical Man In Black garb.  His hair has been
Floyd | tousled from its previous immaculate state.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about hair" 		
	

Floyd | His eyes flick towards you and then back outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about human" 		
	

Floyd | He doesn't bother to respond.
Floyd |
Floyd | A gaggle of children races down the sidewalk into the park.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about suit" 		
	

Floyd | He has nothing but silence to offer you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn on stereo" 		
	

Floyd | You tuck a strand of hair behind an ear and flick the stereo on.
Floyd | Running your fingers across the touchpad, you make haunting cello
Floyd | strains fill the vehicle.
Floyd |
Floyd | The beautiful sonorous chords of cello music flood the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kiss galen" 		
	

Floyd | The mood has to be right...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about dreams" 		
	

Floyd | "I remember you, from my dreams."  You close your eyes.  "You were a
Floyd | presence watching me.  At first I thought you were just another of the
Floyd | ephemera, but there's something different about your presence there."
Floyd | He is quiet, but you can sense that he is listening closely to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cement is drying outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "maybe we could have kissed him when he was giving us the odd look before" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about dreams" 		
	

Floyd | "You didn't intrude, for which I'm grateful."  There's a bit of heat
Floyd | in your cheeks.  "You were just on the edges, a shadow in a cloak of
Floyd | black wings, with burning eyes, watching.  And getting closer."
Floyd |
Floyd | He smiles faintly at your description of him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh, that looks promising" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about dreams" 		
	

Floyd | You think about other dreams you've had, of the ephemera and more
Floyd | terrifying entities, but you're not ready to talk about those.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | The beautiful sonorous chords of cello music flood the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | For a moment there's a bit of blue sky in the shifting clouds
Floyd | overhead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about wings" 		
	

Floyd | Look, it's plain to see, he doesn't have wings.  Just a rumpled suit.
Floyd | And you don't have wings (which is a pity), and there aren't any pet
Floyd | birds in the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tell galen about wings" 		
	

Floyd | Honestly, he doesn't have any wings.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about shadows" 		
	

Floyd | His eyes flick towards you and then back outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x shadows" 		
	

Floyd | The word "shadows" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mirror" 		
	

Floyd | Yourself.  You usually avoid mirrors because they always make you feel
Floyd | like you're falling, like if you don't hang on you'll slip to the
Floyd | other side and never find your way back.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "try kissing again now that we've shared dreams?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kiss galen" 		
	

Floyd | The mood has to be right...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about dreams" 		
	

Floyd | "Why did I see you in my dreams?"  you ask him.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You're special," he says.  "Most people don't."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about mirror" 		
	

Floyd | He just shakes his head, very slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | A kid on a scooter zooms by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about dreams" 		
	

Floyd | You frown.  "How did you find me in my dreams?  You did it, I know it
Floyd | was you chasing me."
Floyd |
Floyd | He turns to look at you.  "I know about you, Enra.  I haven't just
Floyd | read the files, I've been in your dreams.  Whatever you are, you make
Floyd | me look ordinary."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about galen" 		
	

Floyd | There's suddenly so much to ask that a thousand unasked questions beat
Floyd | each other into the silence that emerges.  You'll clearly need some
Floyd | time to put your thoughts in order before you can interrogate Galen
Floyd | further.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "kiss Galen" 		
	

Floyd | The mood has to be right...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about dreams" 		
	

Floyd | "How did you get into my dreams?"  You enunciate carefully.
Floyd |
Floyd | He sighs.  "I just do it.  I've always been able to do it.  It's just
Floyd | something I do."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about dreams" 		
	

Floyd | Man, his special abilities aren't well-documented at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen looks out the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. Galen must be augmented as well, I guess." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell galen about stephen" 		
	

Floyd | He has nothing but silence to offer you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen shifts in his seat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look at galen's eyes" 		
	

Floyd | Good humor flickers in his eyes as he keeps an eye on you as well as
Floyd | the surrounding park.
Floyd |
Floyd | A baseball flies over the roof of the car.  A moment later, a girl
Floyd | scrambles after it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "f ask galen about past" 		
	

Floyd | The word "past" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about past" 		
	

Floyd | He doesn't bother to respond.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about future" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about home" 		
	

Floyd | There's not a flicker of expression on that face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | "So where are you from?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | He says, "Oh, the city."
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen rubs a spot under his eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about city" 		
	

Floyd | "Do you like the city?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks out the window.  "It's not too bad," he says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about family" 		
	

Floyd | "Do you have any family?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | He smiles.  "Siblings only."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about siblings" 		
	

Floyd | "What's it like, having siblings?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "We fight a lot," he admits.  "There's always some drama going on.  I
Floyd | miss them."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about job" 		
	

Floyd | His head doesn't even turn towards you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about siblings" 		
	

Floyd | "So, are you going home to your siblings after this?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I suppose I will eventually."  He gives you a little smile.  "But not
Floyd | yet, I think."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about home" 		
	

Floyd | "Are you really from the city?"  you ask him suspiciously.
Floyd |
Floyd | He chuckles.  "A city, certainly."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about sword" 		
	

Floyd | He just shakes his head, very slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about home" 		
	

Floyd | "What's your home like, then?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "My home in this city is an apartment.  I keep my collections there,"
Floyd | he explains.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about collections" 		
	

Floyd | "What do you collect?"  you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Stained glass.  Old maps."  He shrugs.  "They pass the time, and
Floyd | remind me of home."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about stained glass" 		
	

Floyd | "Don't you enjoy your hobbies?"  you ask curiously.
Floyd |
Floyd | Another shrug.  "It's better than stamps."  He considers.  "I suppose
Floyd | I have grown fond of some of the pieces."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about stained glass" 		
	

Floyd | His collection sounds very pretty, and you'd love to hear more about
Floyd | it.  But conversations like that are best had while sprawled on a
Floyd | couch, surrounded by the subject matter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about maps" 		
	

Floyd | His collection sounds very pretty, and you'd love to hear more about
Floyd | it.  But conversations like that are best had while sprawled on a
Floyd | couch, surrounded by the subject matter.
Floyd |
Floyd | A homeless lady with two full shopping bags wanders by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm" 	
			DavidW says, "Galen has a lot of chat I didn't expect." 	
			Touchy says, "This game is a bit like galatea..." 	
			DavidW asks, "Galen-tea?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "snrk" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about phone number" 		
	

Floyd | He doesn't bother to respond.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen for phone number" 		
	

Floyd | The word "phone" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hm...I hadn't thought about that." 	
			DavidW says, "I think we're gonna strike out unless someone has a brainwave." 	
	ParserGirl arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about life" 		
	

Floyd | His eyes flick towards you and then back outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "thank galen" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about love" 		
	

Floyd | The word "thank" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You have a feeling that'd be an uncomfortable conversation for both of
Floyd | you at this point.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen rubs a spot under his eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about sleep" 		
	

Floyd | There's not a flicker of expression on that face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about dreams" 		
	

Floyd | Man, his special abilities aren't well-documented at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about hopes" 		
	

Floyd | He has nothing but silence to offer you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen looks out the window.  A dog races down the sidewalk, its leash
Floyd | trailing behind it.  A shouting, grinning child chases after.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about children" 		
	

Floyd | His head doesn't even turn towards you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about car" 		
	

Floyd | "So, how about this car," you murmur.
Floyd |
Floyd | He glances at you.  "I didn't catch that."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Never mind," you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take cuff" 		
	

Floyd | You are already carrying the cuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tell galen about car" 		
	

Floyd | You say thoughtfully, "I guess it's not a terrible car.  It needs a
Floyd | wash, though."
Floyd |
Floyd | He simply doesn't bother to answer that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put cuff on galen" 		
	

Floyd | There's no good surface on Galen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cuff galen" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear cuff" 		
	

Floyd | No way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks (of DavidW), "Is that your way of leading up to a kiss?" 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "I wasn't sure." 	
			DavidW says, "It was unlikely, but I thought it worth a try." 	
			Touchy says, "I was just kidding..." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x necklace" 		
	

Floyd | The pendant is a flat, seven-sided crystal, in which a tiny downy
Floyd | feather has been imprisoned.  The chain melds organically to the
Floyd | pendant, the links narrowing to a tiny filigree as they intersect the
Floyd | pendant.  Holding it in your hand, you can feel the quiet thrum of an
Floyd | alien power in the artifact.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put necklace on galen" 		
	

Floyd | There's no good surface on Galen.
Floyd |
Floyd | A pair of students with brightly colored hair wander by, arguing
Floyd | loudly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "focus on necklace" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear necklace" 		
	

Floyd | You slip the chain over your head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "focus on crystal" 		
	

Floyd | The story doesn't understand that command.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You see no crystal here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "break cuff" 		
	

Floyd | Stomping on it won't work.  And it'd be best if this sort of thing
Floyd | couldn't cage you ever again.  So you decide to spend the time and
Floyd | focus yourself on the cuff, analyzing every aspect of it.  When you're
Floyd | done, you tell the cuff to stop existing.  With a puff of dust, it is
Floyd | gone.
Floyd |
Floyd | A child carrying a pair of rollerblades marches past.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask galen about family" 		
	

Floyd | He's got siblings somewhere that he misses, but he's not going home
Floyd | yet.  Hmm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about grandfather" 		
	

Floyd | You're certain, based on recent events, that he hates your grandfather
Floyd | as much as you do.  Maybe even more.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen leans back in his seat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about destination" 		
	

Floyd | You're there now.
Floyd |
Floyd | A man carrying a sign saying 'God Loves' wanders by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about future" 		
	

Floyd | He just shakes his head, very slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask galen about me" 		
	

Floyd | "So," you say.  "You're not mad at me or anything, right?"
Floyd |
Floyd | He gives you a quizzical look.  "I'm very happy with you."
Floyd |
Floyd | The sun peeks out from behind the clouds for just a moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kiss galen" 		
	

Floyd | The mood has to be right...
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen shifts in his seat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sun" 		
	

Floyd | The sun's just behind that cloud.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about sun" 		
	

Floyd | There's not a flicker of expression on that face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x seat" 		
	

Floyd | (the front seat)
Floyd | A comfortable bucket seat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cloud" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "recline seat" 		
	

Floyd | Thick, puffy clouds, so pale as to be white, almost cover the sky.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen throws an annoyed look up at the sky.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The word "recline" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move cloud" 		
	

Floyd | The sky cannot be moved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn mirror" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot turn that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "ok, I've had enough fruitless throwing myself at Galen. A gal can only take so much rejection..." 	
			DavidW says, "yeah." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky asks, "ok, calling it quits?" 	
	Cathy has had her fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | (first opening the car door)
Floyd | You open the door.
Floyd | You slide out of the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | After The Rain
Floyd | There's comfortable scent of wet sidewalk and shattered ozone.
Floyd | Whirling autumn leaves race down the gutter as the late afternoon sky
Floyd | brightens overhead.  To the south, there's a park, and beyond that,
Floyd | the embrace of the city awaits.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Somebody feel seductive?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, upholstered in sleek grey.  The
Floyd | control panel on his side flashes discreet symbols you never learned
Floyd | to read, but in the center of the dashboard is the stereo, and above
Floyd | it hangs a mirror.  The car has a back seat as well as a front;
Floyd | usually his kind comes in groups.  There's only a plain black
Floyd | briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is lounging inside the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | The beautiful sonorous chords of cello music flood the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You slide out of the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | After The Rain
Floyd | There's comfortable scent of wet sidewalk and shattered ozone.
Floyd | Whirling autumn leaves race down the gutter as the late afternoon sky
Floyd | brightens overhead.  To the south, there's a park, and beyond that,
Floyd | the embrace of the city awaits.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.  Obvious exits lead back to the north and
Floyd | south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x park" 		
	

Floyd | You can see a playground with a merry-go-round and swings, as well as
Floyd | a large field where some children are chasing a black dog across the
Floyd | wet grass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x car" 		
	

Floyd | The car that took you so far...  Man, it's dirty.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "there's no way to clean this car?" 	
			DavidW says, "You'd think the rain would've done it." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, rain doesn't come with soap." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave" 		
	

Floyd | The word "wave" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "clean car" 		
	

Floyd | You wouldn't know how to clean that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "WITH MAGIC" 	
			DavidW says (to inky), "We can't fly either." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take car" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under car" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing unusual under the car door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "close car" 		
	

Floyd | Closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb car" 		
	

Floyd | That is not something you can climb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in car" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing in the car door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open car" 		
	

Floyd | Opened.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Car
Floyd | The car is large and comfortable, upholstered in sleek grey.  The
Floyd | control panel on his side flashes discreet symbols you never learned
Floyd | to read, but in the center of the dashboard is the stereo, and above
Floyd | it hangs a mirror.  The car has a back seat as well as a front;
Floyd | usually his kind comes in groups.  There's only a plain black
Floyd | briefcase back there, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | Galen is lounging inside the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | The beautiful sonorous chords of cello music flood the car.
Floyd |
Floyd | A pair of teenagers wander by, sharing a cigarette.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give necklace to galen" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the necklace off)
Floyd | You offer the necklace back to him, dangling from your fingers.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Keep it," he says.  "I do not want it."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give shades to galen" 		
	

Floyd | Galen considers the sunglasses, and then shrugs dismissively.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give my sunglasses to galen" 		
	

Floyd | Galen considers the sunglasses, and then shrugs dismissively.
Floyd |
Floyd | A squirrel drags a little paper bag across the parking lot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hug galen" 		
	

Floyd | You lean over and hug Galen.  He seems to enjoy it, in a reserved and
Floyd | silent kind of way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask galen about sunglasses" 		
	

Floyd | It's a little late to ask him to take his sunglasses off now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "galen, hug me" 		
	

Floyd | Galen just shakes his head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "thank galen" 		
	

Floyd | The word "thank" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "galen, thanks" 		
	

Floyd | The word "thanks" is not necessary in this story.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think we've done as much as we can without disassembling the game." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, you've been pretty thorough." 	
			DavidW says, "we found four endings." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "So... pleased? Ready for me to wrap up the transcript?" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, I think so." 	
			DavidW says, "I'm glad I saw the rest of this game, finally."	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Slap That Fish by Peter Nepstad
As played on ifMUD on February 20, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Slap That Fish, written by Peter Nepstad. Slap That Fish was originally released as part of the 2007 Interactive Fiction Competition, where it took nineteenth place. It went on to be nominated for Xyzzy Awards for Best NPCs, Best Individual Puzzle, and Best Use of Medium You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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			Jacqueline asks, "So, shall I push the magical button of fun?" 	
			Gerynar says, "only if the fun is guaranteed" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load slapfishpcr" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd | tadsr - A text-only TADS 2.5.10 Interpreter.

Floyd | Copyright (c) 1993, 2006 by Michael J. Roberts.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | It was a mistake to go outside again, you know that now.  But it was a
Floyd | celebration, and you really wanted a nice pie.  You were right outside
Floyd | the bakery when you realized they had found you; and you caught them

Floyd | staring with their wide, unblinking eyes; and the whole walk home,
Floyd | they were always there, swimming up alongside, darting ahead, looking
Floyd | behind.  Finally you couldn't stand it any more and ducked into this
Floyd | alley, where whatever happens next, at least there won't be any
Floyd | witnesses to shake their heads and frown and pretend to be shocked,
Floyd | like the last time.  No, this time, those fishy bastards are finally

Floyd | going to get what's coming to them.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Slap That Fish
Floyd | An interactive adventure in anger mismanagement by Peter Nepstad.

Floyd | Illuminated Lantern Publishing
Floyd | [LINK]
Floyd | Release 1.1 (112007).
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | [Type ABOUT for more information.]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Sure enough, here comes that cocky trout that's been following you
Floyd | since you crossed Fifth Avenue.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "about" 		
	

Floyd | Slap that Fish is copyright (c) Peter Nepstad, All Rights Reserved,
Floyd | 9/29/07.

Floyd |
Floyd | Thanks to everyone who fired up this game and gave it a try, despite
Floyd | its utterly bizarre premise, for which I have no excuse.  If you
Floyd | enjoyed this game, why not visit my website, at
Floyd | [LINK], where there are additional

Floyd | games, news items, and a designer's journal where you can read more
Floyd | about the development and distribution of Interactive Fiction.
Floyd |
Floyd | - Peter Nepstad, September 29, 2007
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Hm. The original game had the non-HTML at the start." 	
			Jacqueline says, "But Peter told me to use this one. Hrm." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Let me glance at his email again." 	
			Taleslinger asks, "Is slap that fish an euphemism for ... y'know?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I do not think so, no." 	
			Jacqueline logs into her e-mail. 	
			Gerynar quickly logs out of Jacqueline's email 	
			Taleslinger says, "I thought maybe that inspired the game." 	
			DavidW says, "'112007' doesn't look like a recent date." 	
			Jacqueline says, "No, but it's the post-comp release." 	
			Jacqueline says, "So, here's what his e-mail says:" 	
			Jacqueline | I hope SLAP THAT FISH will work with Floyd, since the status bar hack is key, giving a constant indicator of your energy, etc. I think choosing the non-HTML option renders this information at the end of each move, which is admittedly a bit distracting/annoying, but it works. 	
			Jacqueline says, "And then he goes on to say:" 	
			Jacqueline | I have also often wondered if anyone got a perfect score in the game, as if you do, there is a pretty large "easter egg" (in the form of being able basically to replay, with a twist), but I didn't see that in anyone's review. This was probably because the comp version made it almost completely impossible to get the max score. Now, its just difficult. Anyway, something to aim for, if someone in the group is something of a SLAP THAT FISH expert from the comp. 	
			Jacqueline says, "So, to me that says, play the post-comp release because it's easier, but use the non-HTML version." 	
			Jacqueline says, "We could, admittedly, just do the other release." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "no" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "no".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "help" 		
	

Floyd | When in doubt, SLAP THAT FISH!!!
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "I wonder why his tag line is "I remember it so you don't have to" when he makes us remember by the review you're about to see." 	
			Taleslinger says, "ilac" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | The trout eyes you with contempt.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Rainbow Trout:  10 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh - maybe it just recognized it." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap that fish" 		
	

Floyd | The red stripe on the trout's side flushes to a deep crimson from the
Floyd | forceful blow of your open palm.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Rainbow Trout:  8 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Sorry for all that confusion" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap that fish" 		
	

Floyd | You land a satisfyingly crisp slap, like a fly swatter hitting glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Rainbow Trout:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap that fish" 		
	

Floyd | You are too tired to give the rainbow trout another slap just yet.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Rainbow Trout:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "dodge" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "dodge".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "kick that fish" 		
	

Floyd | You don't have the stamina to boot that rainbow trout right now, you
Floyd | need to rest.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Rainbow Trout:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "duck" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "duck".
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Rainbow Trout:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Rainbow Trout:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap that fish" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  The trout is beginning to realize you aren't just some easily

Floyd | evaded fly fisherman, here.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Rainbow Trout:  4 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "I think we need a driver" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Rainbow Trout:  4 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Rainbow Trout:  4 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar nominates Taleslinger 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap that fish" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  The trout is beginning to realize you aren't just some easily
Floyd | evaded fly fisherman, here.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Rainbow Trout:  2 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Rainbow Trout:  2 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Rainbow Trout:  2 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap that fish" 		
	

Floyd | That fish is filleted, with a side of chips.
Floyd |

Floyd | You have Defeated the rainbow trout in 14 turns and 5 attacks, for a
Floyd | score of 10 out of a possible 20 points.
Floyd |
Floyd | Good Job!  If you want to improve your score, consider that it is
Floyd | based on how quickly you defeat your opponent, as well as how
Floyd | efficiently.

Floyd |
Floyd | Looks like you have a moment to rest before the next one gets what's
Floyd | coming.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. I was inefficient at beating up a fish. Typical." 	
			DavidW says, "I suck at combat games." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Maybe try different attcks" 	
			Gerynar says, "reading the reviews at ifdb, other "attack" words will work as well" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | There are more fish coming, you can sense it.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | Here comes a nosy largemouth bass, to see what the trouble is, its
Floyd | mouth gaping open in a look of slack-jawed stupidity that makes your
Floyd | blood boil.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Largemouth Bass:  13 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "bitchslap bass" 		
	

Floyd | You slap that bass, and scream in pain.  You quickly draw back your

Floyd | hand, only to find a fish hook stuck in your palm!  Probably it was
Floyd | stuck in the bass' mouth since the last catch and release.  The hook
Floyd | tears the side of the bass' mouth when it comes out.  The bass makes a
Floyd | rude gesture at you with its tail.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Largemouth Bass:  10 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "hahaha" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Maybe we need to find a different synonym each time or something" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "maul bass" 		
	

Floyd | You have a hook sticking out of your palm.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Largemouth Bass:  10 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | I don't know the word "maul".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take hook" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully pull the hook out of your hand, wincing in pain, and
Floyd | throw it away.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Largemouth Bass:  10 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "try kicking" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "dropkick bass" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "dropkick".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick bass" 		
	

Floyd | You don't have the stamina to boot that largemouth bass right now, you
Floyd | need to rest.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Largemouth Bass:  10 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "enter bullettime" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "bullettime".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Largemouth Bass:  10 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "this is one of those games where "what's-his-name" can say "Kill it" all he likes" 	
			DavidW says, "This 'rest' business bothers me." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Largemouth Bass:  10 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "kick bass" 		
	

Floyd | The fish sees your boot coming a mile away and easily evades your
Floyd | kick.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Largemouth Bass:  10 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of DW), "Why's that?" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | No way you're running from no damn fish.  It ends here, one way or

Floyd | another.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Largemouth Bass:  10 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "poke bass" 		
	

Floyd | Poking the largemouth bass doesn't seem to have any effect.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Largemouth Bass:  10 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "eat?" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "roundhouse bass" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "roundhouse".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "kill bass" 		
	

Floyd | That's the general idea.  But how?  Punch?  Kick?  Or then there is
Floyd | the primally satisfying Slap, and its counterpart, the Backhand.
Floyd | Decisions, decisions.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4     Largemouth Bass:  10 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "If efficiency is important, resting is obviously very slow." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "backhand bass" 		
	

Floyd | Something sharp pierces your flesh when you try to backhand the
Floyd | moronic bass.  You draw back your hand, wincing in pain, and there,
Floyd | between two of your knuckles, is an old, barbed fish hook.  The bass
Floyd | hums a little Bobby McFerrin in pleasure, despite the cut made by the

Floyd | hook on its way out.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Largemouth Bass:  7 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "smack bass" 		
	

Floyd | You are too tired to give the largemouth bass another slap just yet.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Largemouth Bass:  7 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Largemouth Bass:  7 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "smack bass" 		
	

Floyd | You are too tired to give the largemouth bass another slap just yet.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Largemouth Bass:  7 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Efficient resting? I doubt there are any energy drinks in this game." 	
			Taleslinger asks, "Sorry, I AM driving, er right?" 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "Actually, I see no reason why there shouldn't be." 	
			DavidW says (to Taleslinger), "yes, you can drive" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Largemouth Bass:  7 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "You might want to get rid of that second hook in your hand." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "bop bass" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "bop".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "chop bass" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "chop".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "kick bass" 		
	

Floyd | You don't have the stamina to boot that largemouth bass right now, you

Floyd | need to rest.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Largemouth Bass:  7 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "slap bass" 		
	

Floyd | You are too tired to give the largemouth bass another slap just yet.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Largemouth Bass:  7 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "remove hook" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully pull the hook out of your hand, wincing in pain, and
Floyd | throw it away.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Largemouth Bass:  7 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says (to dw), "I'm just as terrible at this!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | In a total of 34 turns, you have achieved a score of 10 points out of
Floyd | a possible 240, entitling you to the honorary rank of Bobber Tosser.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I wonder if a hook in your hand slows you from increasing your stamina, yeah." 	
			Taleslinger says, "I thought it might deal more damage" 	
			DavidW says (to Taleslinger), "I doubt I'll be much better" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Largemouth Bass:  7 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "eat the bass?" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "slap bass" 		
	

Floyd | You are too tired to give the largemouth bass another slap just yet.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Largemouth Bass:  7 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Largemouth Bass:  7 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm not sure why we threw away a potential weapon either." 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Largemouth Bass:  7 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "slap bass" 		
	

Floyd | Smack!  The bass looks stunned, groggy, in a fog -- but then again, it
Floyd | pretty much always does.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Largemouth Bass:  5 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Largemouth Bass:  5 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Largemouth Bass:  5 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bass" 		
	

Floyd | The bass is looking frantically around for some grass, or brush or
Floyd | something to hide in.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Largemouth Bass:  5 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "kick bass" 		
	

Floyd | The fish sees your boot coming a mile away and easily evades your
Floyd | kick.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Largemouth Bass:  5 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |

Floyd | Its mouth hangs open like a frozen scream.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "smack bass" 		
	

Floyd | Smack!  The bass looks stunned, groggy, in a fog -- but then again, it

Floyd | pretty much always does.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Largemouth Bass:  3 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Largemouth Bass:  3 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "headbutt bass" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "headbutt".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "jump on bass" 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "ask bass about fishing" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "fishing".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "ask bass about bass" 		
	

Floyd | Surely, you can't think the largemouth bass knows anything about it!
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Largemouth Bass:  3 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hug bass" 		
	

Floyd | Erm, that's a different game, I think.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4     Largemouth Bass:  3 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "finish him" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "finish".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ha" 	
			Gerynar asks, "bite?" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "bite bass" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "bite bass" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "bite".
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | I don't know the word "bite".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take bass" 		
	

Floyd | The largemouth bass evades your grasp.  You won't stop them by a
Floyd | simple catch and release program, anyway.  It is time to settle this,
Floyd | once and for all.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Largemouth Bass:  3 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "smash bass" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "smash".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "murder bass" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "murder".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Man, this game lacks synonyms" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "truncuate bass" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "truncuate".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "waylay bass" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "waylay".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the magic word of prayer your grandfather once taught you.
Floyd | But nothing happens.  Some secrets are not passed down from generation
Floyd | to generation, but are simply lost.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Largemouth Bass:  3 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Actually, the point is that the synonyms aren't synonyms this time." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch bass" 		
	

Floyd | Smack!  The bass looks stunned, groggy, in a fog -- but then again, it
Floyd | pretty much always does.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Largemouth Bass:  1 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "hit bass" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch bass" 		
	

Floyd | You send the Bass to Bass Hell, where it will be stuffed, nailed to a
Floyd | board, and forced to sing "Don't Worry, Be Happy" for all eternity.
Floyd |

Floyd | You have Defeated the largemouth bass in 34 turns and 5 attacks, for a
Floyd | score of 8 out of a possible 20 points.
Floyd |
Floyd | You've sent a message:  No matter how long it takes, no matter how
Floyd | much flailing around you do, you will stand your ground and fight to
Floyd | the end.

Floyd |
Floyd | Looks like you have a moment to rest before the next one gets what's
Floyd | coming.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | I don't see any bass here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Someone else drive" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | There are more fish coming, you can sense it.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...

Floyd |
Floyd | It had to happen.  Here comes the clownfish, arriving as if it thinks
Floyd | it is the comic relief for the freakshow of your life.  The audience
Floyd | can laugh, it suggests, because now the star has arrived.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Clownfish:  10 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x clownfish" 		
	

Floyd | The bright orange sides of the clownfish are ostentatious, like a
Floyd | tranny dressed like a showgirl.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4     Clownfish:  10 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick clownfish" 		
	

Floyd | The fish sees your boot coming a mile away and easily evades your
Floyd | kick.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Clownfish:  10 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch it" 		
	

Floyd | Smack!  Looks like this clownfish is finally getting a red nose.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Clownfish:  8 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Gerynar exclaims, "NO! don't hurt Nemo!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Clownfish:  8 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch it" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  The clowfish does a pratfall.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Clownfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Clownfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Clownfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "Are we carrying anything?" 	
			DavidW says, "I think, to succeed at this game, I'd want to track the effectiveness of attack/opponent combos." 	
			DavidW says (to Gerynar), "I believe not." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The bright orange sides of the clownfish are ostentatious, like a
Floyd | tranny dressed like a showgirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Clownfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a lemon meringue pie.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4     Clownfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh, wtf" 	
			DavidW says, "That wasn't there before." 	
			Gerynar says, "clown ... pie" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pie clownfish" 		
	

Floyd | There's no verb in that sentence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw pie at clownfish" 		
	

Floyd | You hit the clownfish full in the face with the lemon meringue pie,
Floyd | and you can just imagine the soundtrack erupting with laughter.  The
Floyd | clownfish, beaten at its own game and its face white with meringue,
Floyd | slinks off in humiliated defeat. The clownfish has taken its final
Floyd | bow.

Floyd |
Floyd | You have Defeated the clownfish in 10 turns and 3 attacks, for a score
Floyd | of 8 out of a possible 20 points.
Floyd |
Floyd | You've sent a message:  No matter how long it takes, no matter how
Floyd | much flailing around you do, you will stand your ground and fight to

Floyd | the end.
Floyd |
Floyd | Looks like you have a moment to rest before the next one gets what's
Floyd | coming.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | Now is not the time for rest.  Now is the time for action!
Floyd |

Floyd | There are more fish coming, you can sense it.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | Now is not the time for rest.  Now is the time for action!
Floyd |
Floyd | Any activity of any level of excitement is sure to gather some
Floyd | bottom-feeders, and here comes one now, a bullhead catfish with a lazy

Floyd | eye and a shiftless demeanor.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Bullhead Catfish:  12 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "Inventory now?" 	
			DavidW asks, "uh, why wasn't 'rest' working?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are empty-handed.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Bullhead Catfish:  12 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to DW), "I was wondering that myself" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x eye" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "eye".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "maybe because we weren't in a battle situation" 	
			Jacqueline says, "But resting between rounds seems intuitively okay." 	
			DavidW asks, "hm. Any red objects nearby?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The bullhead's whiskers twitch.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Bullhead Catfish:  12 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull whiskers" 		
	

Floyd | The bullhead evades your grasp.  You won't stop them by a simple catch
Floyd | and release program, anyway.  It is time to settle this, once and for

Floyd | all.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Bullhead Catfish:  12 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch bullhead" 		
	

Floyd | Smack!  The catfish reels from the blow.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Bullhead Catfish:  10 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4     Bullhead Catfish:  10 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick bullhead" 		
	

Floyd | The fish sees your boot coming a mile away and easily evades your
Floyd | kick.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Bullhead Catfish:  10 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap it" 		
	

Floyd | Smack!  The catfish reels from the blow.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Bullhead Catfish:  8 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are empty-handed.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4     Bullhead Catfish:  8 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The bullhead has a guilty look, like it just stole some old lady's
Floyd | wallet, which in fact it probably had.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Bullhead Catfish:  8 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish" 		
	

Floyd | Whack!  The shiftless bottom-feeder gets a little sense knocked into

Floyd | it.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Bullhead Catfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show red to fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any red here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish" 		
	

Floyd | Whack!  The shiftless bottom-feeder gets a little sense knocked into
Floyd | it.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Bullhead Catfish:  4 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Bullhead Catfish:  4 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish" 		
	

Floyd | Smack!  The catfish reels from the blow.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Bullhead Catfish:  2 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Bullhead Catfish:  2 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Bullhead Catfish:  2 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish" 		
	

Floyd | That bottom-feeder is mulch.
Floyd |
Floyd | You have Defeated the bullhead in 16 turns and 7 attacks, for a score
Floyd | of 12 out of a possible 20 points.

Floyd |
Floyd | Good Job!  If you want to improve your score, consider that it is
Floyd | based on how quickly you defeat your opponent, as well as how
Floyd | efficiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | You have gained a level!!!  You feel stronger than ever.

Floyd |
Floyd | Looks like you have a moment to rest before the next one gets what's
Floyd | coming.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | There are more fish coming, you can sense it.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | Like an oversized car crowding into the alley, a really enormous
Floyd | bluefin tuna drifts in.  Over six feet long, bloated with muscle and
Floyd | fat, the tuna swims up to you and stares threateningly, like a
Floyd | schoolyard bully.  If escape was ever on your mind, which it never is,

Floyd | it would be impossible now, the large body of the tuna blocking the
Floyd | only exit.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  40 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "that's one strong fish" 	
			Taleslinger says, "Mmm, tuna" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna looks like it is going to try and shake you down for
Floyd | lunch money.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  40 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "I guess kicking works now" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The fish sees your boot coming a mile away and easily evades your
Floyd | kick.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Bluefin Tuna:  40 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "I guess wrong" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are empty-handed.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  40 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "attack tuna" 		
	

Floyd | That's the general idea.  But how?  Punch?  Kick?  Or then there is
Floyd | the primally satisfying Slap, and its counterpart, the Backhand.
Floyd | Decisions, decisions.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  40 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "backhand tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Thud!  The solid body of the tuna shakes a little under the blow.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. This is gonna take time at this rate." 	
			DavidW says, "I feel like I'm missing something essential about this game." 	
			Taleslinger says, "Me too" 	
			DavidW says, "Surely we're not meant to kick this fish 20 times and rest 40 times." 	
			Rob says, "omega-3 fatty acids" 	
			Rob says, "I seem to recall that each fish had a trick" 	
			DavidW says (to Rob), "Like the pie for the clownfish." 	
			DavidW says, "So instead of brute force, we need to find the finesse." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are empty-handed.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna looks like it is going to try and shake you down for
Floyd | lunch money.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Rob says, "but if you didn't figure out the trick it was a lot of random guessing that took a while" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna looks like it is going to try and shake you down for
Floyd | lunch money.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "from ifdb review | And the fish are more like videogame boss monsters than generic RPG mobs: with the exception of the first one, they all have gimmicks. Some of the fish require puzzle-solving. Even when puzzle-solving isn?t required, it?s often the key to trouncing the fish quickly." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shake funa" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "shake".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Rob says, "I also vaguely remember that I had more trouble earlier on than in later ones when I was more actively looking for the trick each time" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under tuna" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing under the bluefin tuna.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search tuna" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | No way you're running from no damn fish.  It ends here, one way or
Floyd | another.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ride tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "ride".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get on tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to get on the bluefin tuna.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "cut tuna" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to cut it with?
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "enter tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to enter the bluefin tuna.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "eat tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna doesn't appear appetizing.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search tuna" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "net tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "net".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Lie! Tuna is AWLAYS appetizing" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "tall tuna about sushi" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "poke tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "tall".
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Poking the bluefin tuna doesn't seem to have any effect.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I see no obvious tools to work with." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "tell tuna about sushi" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "sushi".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "can tuna" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slice tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "can".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | What do you want to cut it with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "eat tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna doesn't appear appetizing.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna looks like it is going to try and shake you down for
Floyd | lunch money.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  38 ]
Floyd |

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell tuna" 		
	

Floyd | >
Floyd | I don't know the word "smell".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "meow" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "meow".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "shake tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "shake".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "summon cat" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "summon".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap fish" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  You hit the tuna like it is a punching bag.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are empty-handed.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kiss tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Erm, that's a different game, I think.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "take tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna evades your grasp.  You won't stop them by a simple
Floyd | catch and release program, anyway.  It is time to settle this, once

Floyd | and for all.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna doesn't back down.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "push tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna doesn't back down.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull buna" 		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "pull tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "buna".
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The bluefin tuna evades your grasp.  You won't stop them by a simple
Floyd | catch and release program, anyway.  It is time to settle this, once
Floyd | and for all.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna evades your grasp.  You won't stop them by a simple
Floyd | catch and release program, anyway.  It is time to settle this, once
Floyd | and for all.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "say "sorry charlie" to tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tuna" 		
	

Floyd | This bluefin is the type to hide in a pod of dolphins, nevermind the
Floyd | consequences.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "squeak" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "squeak".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "squeal" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "squeal".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are empty-handed.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I don't know what to do expect hit the thing, and that sucks." 	
			DavidW says, "er except" 	
			DavidW says, "I don't have a net or trident." 	
			DavidW says, "I don't know how to imitate a fishing crew." 	
			DavidW says, "I don't have cats or mayo." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tuna" 		
	

Floyd | This bluefin is the type to hide in a pod of dolphins, nevermind the
Floyd | consequences.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Allen says, "I guess a cat sandwich is out of the question" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fin" 		
	

Floyd | There's no verb in that sentence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x fin" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna looks like it is going to try and shake you down for
Floyd | lunch money.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull fin" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna evades your grasp.  You won't stop them by a simple
Floyd | catch and release program, anyway.  It is time to settle this, once
Floyd | and for all.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shred tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "shred".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "capture tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "capture".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The fish sees your boot coming a mile away and easily evades your

Floyd | kick.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Bluefin Tuna:  36 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Your hand stings from the force of the slap.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "bah. That hurts us as badly as it hurts the fish." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hand" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about your hands.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x feet" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "feet".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You are sick of fish and the way they look at you.  You have had
Floyd | enough.  Now, it is payback time.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x alley" 		
	

Floyd | The alley walls are bright red brick.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Okay, good luck Clubbers!" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Ellison) "Doom III rocks" (and disappears) 		
	Taleslinger has disconnected. 		DavidW says (to Gerynar), "argh." 	
			DavidW says, "That would've helped earlier." 	
			DavidW says, "I TRIED TO LOOK" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x brick" 		
	

Floyd | The alley walls are bright red brick.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take brick" 		
	

Floyd | It isn't a particularly well constructed brick wall, but you cannot
Floyd | pry it apart with your fingers.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "and it seems it assumed we wanted to look at the current fish" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick brick" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to kick the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb brick" 		
	

Floyd | There are no good handholds on the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "hit wall" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to hit the wall.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "point to brick" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "point".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "slap wall" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to slap the wall.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "wave".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave at fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "wave".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "squeeze fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "squeeze".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "filet fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "filet".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "bite fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "bite".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "eat fish" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna doesn't appear appetizing.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "It's Ellison's turn to drive" 	
			DavidW says, "I knew I'd suck horribly at this game." 	
			Ellison says, "I was horrible at this game" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "smell".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "taste tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna doesn't appear appetizing.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "sing".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "plugh" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the magic word of prayer your grandfather once taught you.
Floyd | But nothing happens.  Some secrets are not passed down from generation
Floyd | to generation, but are simply lost.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]

		Ellison says, "I never got further than two or three fish in, I think" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "about" 		
	

Floyd | Slap that Fish is copyright (c) Peter Nepstad, All Rights Reserved,
Floyd | 9/29/07.
Floyd |
Floyd | Thanks to everyone who fired up this game and gave it a try, despite
Floyd | its utterly bizarre premise, for which I have no excuse.  If you

Floyd | enjoyed this game, why not visit my website, at
Floyd | [LINK], where there are additional
Floyd | games, news items, and a designer's journal where you can read more
Floyd | about the development and distribution of Interactive Fiction.
Floyd |

Floyd | - Peter Nepstad, September 29, 2007
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "who chose this game?" 	
			DavidW says, "me, I think" 	
			DavidW says, "I wanted assistance." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "bearhug tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "bearhug".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wrestle tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "wrestle".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "beat up tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "beat".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "beat tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "beat".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "batter tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "batter".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "fry tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "fry".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Has it gotten to that point? The point of 'man, who CHOSE this?' heh" 	
			DavidW says, "oh yes" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I'll share one other part of Pete's note:" 	
			Jacqueline | While I'm still happy that in a momentary lapse of sanity I coded and released this game almost directly from some weird corner of my brain, I do feel I need to finish some of my WIPs soon -- not sure if it's the right capstone for my IF career!!! 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "hit tuna with DavidW" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "davidw".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "grill tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "grill".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "noogie tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "noogie".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "catch tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna evades your grasp.  You won't stop them by a simple
Floyd | catch and release program, anyway.  It is time to settle this, once
Floyd | and for all.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  34 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "backhand tuna" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give tuna a swirlie" 		
	

Floyd | Thud!  The solid body of the tuna shakes a little under the blow.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Bluefin Tuna:  32 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | I don't know the word "swirlie".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yeah, I'm feeling that my usual toolbox of skills is empty with this one." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "What have you done thus far? How many fish?" 	
			Gerynar asks, "this is the fourth?" 	
			DavidW says, "uh, this might be the 4th one? I haven't been keeping count and scrollback only goes back so far." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I seem to remember fighting a shark." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Have you fought a shark yet?" 	
			DavidW says, "no" 	
			Jacqueline says, "mmkay" 	
			DavidW says, "We're at bluefin tuna" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Between this an Olympic curling... lots of competition to watch this morning." 	
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "x tuna" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give lunch money to tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna looks like it is going to try and shake you down for
Floyd | lunch money.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Bluefin Tuna:  32 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | I don't know the word "lunch".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "(I am in a hotel, with the novelty of television...)" 	
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "bully tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "bully".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shake tuna down" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "shake".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "I thought they had TVs in Alaska" 	
			Ellison says, "I never figured out if the proper verb is hinted at in any way" 	
			DavidW says, "If it is, I missed it." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "hint" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "hint".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "help" 		
	

Floyd | When in doubt, SLAP THAT FISH!!!
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "SLAP THAT FISH!!!" 		
	

Floyd | Thud!  The solid body of the tuna shakes a little under the blow.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Bluefin Tuna:  30 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I suppose we could slap it 16 times and get onto the next one" 	
			DavidW says, "But it makes for sucky gameplay." 	
			Gerynar agrees 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap fish" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  You hit the tuna like it is a punching bag.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Bluefin Tuna:  28 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap fish" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  You hit the tuna like it is a punching bag.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Bluefin Tuna:  26 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap fish" 		
	

Floyd | Thud!  The solid body of the tuna shakes a little under the blow.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Bluefin Tuna:  24 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Bluefin Tuna:  24 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Bluefin Tuna:  24 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4     Bluefin Tuna:  24 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Bluefin Tuna:  24 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  6     Bluefin Tuna:  24 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Bluefin Tuna:  24 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Bluefin Tuna:  24 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		Jacqueline says (to Gerynar), "I'm still in Alaska, but no, I don't have TV at home. A conscious choice. But it's kinda fun to watch a few times a year if there's actually something on worth watching (which, incidentally, is usually not the case)." 	
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Bluefin Tuna:  24 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tuna" 		
	

Floyd | This bluefin is the type to hide in a pod of dolphins, nevermind the
Floyd | consequences.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  24 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You are sick of fish and the way they look at you.  You have had
Floyd | enough.  Now, it is payback time.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Bluefin Tuna:  24 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "That's why I don't have cable" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap fish" 		
	

Floyd | You slap the tuna hard, but it almost feels like a pat to the side of
Floyd | a horse for all the good it does.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Bluefin Tuna:  22 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap fish" 		
	

Floyd | Thud!  The solid body of the tuna shakes a little under the blow.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  6     Bluefin Tuna:  20 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | The bullying tuna advances on you, forcing you to take a step back.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "poke tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Poking the bluefin tuna doesn't seem to have any effect.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Bluefin Tuna:  20 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | The big thuggish brute pushes forward further, staring at you sternly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "push tuna" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "push fish" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin tuna doesn't back down.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Bluefin Tuna:  20 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | The tuna continues to advance on you, forcing you further back into
Floyd | the alley.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "net tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "net".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The fish sees your boot coming a mile away and easily evades your
Floyd | kick.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Bluefin Tuna:  20 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | You can feel the cold, foul breath of the tuna on your face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "did our stamina just go up when I pushed the fish?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  You hit the tuna like it is a punching bag.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Bluefin Tuna:  18 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | The tuna threateningly moves closer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  Another solid hit, using your off hand.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Bluefin Tuna:  16 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | The bluefin's beady eyes stare at you malevolently.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  And again, with your strong arm, so fast that in a moment, this
Floyd | tuna is going to be chicken of more than just the sea.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Bluefin Tuna:  14 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | The tuna flaps its tail threateningly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "encroach tuna" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "encroach".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The tuna doesn't look hurt, it looks angry.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Bluefin Tuna:  14 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | The tuna advances again, and you step back again, until you feel the

Floyd | back wall of the alley right behind you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x wall" 		
	

Floyd | The alley walls are bright red brick.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Bluefin Tuna:  14 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | The tuna threatens to crush you under its bulky body.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | Wheeee!
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4     Bluefin Tuna:  14 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | The tuna gloats triumphantly at your cowardly retreat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The fish sees your boot coming a mile away and easily evades your

Floyd | kick.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Bluefin Tuna:  14 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  You hit the tuna like it is a punching bag.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Bluefin Tuna:  12 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Bluefin Tuna:  12 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  You hit the tuna like it is a punching bag.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Bluefin Tuna:  10 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x alley" 		
	

Floyd | The alley walls are bright red brick.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Bluefin Tuna:  10 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The tuna doesn't seem to realize it is bound for Tsukiji, yet.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Bluefin Tuna:  10 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "so unhelpful" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  You hit the tuna like it is a punching bag.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Bluefin Tuna:  8 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Bluefin Tuna:  8 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Bluefin Tuna:  8 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  You hit the tuna like it is a punching bag.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Bluefin Tuna:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Bluefin Tuna:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Bluefin Tuna:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Whap!  You hit the tuna like it is a punching bag.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Bluefin Tuna:  4 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Bluefin Tuna:  4 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Bluefin Tuna:  4 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tuna" 		
	

Floyd | The bluefin looks like a bull that has seen red.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Bluefin Tuna:  4 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh you are almost there!" 	
	K-Y arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "but the wrong way" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Also, USA won over Sweden on the very last stone." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "backhand tuna" 		
	

Floyd | Your hand stings from the force of the slap.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Bluefin Tuna:  2 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Bluefin Tuna:  2 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "backhand tuna" 		
	

Floyd | WHAM!!!  The tuna flies back, smashing against the alley wall.  The
Floyd | force of its fall causes a brick to dislodge, revealing a dark

Floyd | opening.  That tuna is sushi.
Floyd |
Floyd | You have Defeated the bluefin tuna in 93 turns and 24 attacks, for a
Floyd | score of 0 out of a possible 20 points.
Floyd |
Floyd | This victory was well earned.  Hemingway said it best:  "A man can be

Floyd | destroyed but not defeated".  You have won, but you'll need
Floyd | considerably more finesse next time if you want to hold your head up
Floyd | high.
Floyd |
Floyd | You look for a moment at the fallen bluefin, before it floats away
Floyd | with the rest of the trash.  Its defeat will not go unnoticed.  You

Floyd | had better prepare yourself as best you can, because this isn't just a
Floyd | back alley fistfight anymore.  This is war.  Your eye lingers on the
Floyd | dislodged brick, and the opening it revealed.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "You mean you're whittling him down and you think there's a better way?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "er, whittled, past tense?" 	
			DavidW says, "Whittling down seemed way wrong." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "examine opening" 		
	

Floyd | There is a small opening in the brick wall where a brick has been
Floyd | dislodged, large enough to reach into, but too dark to see inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | There are more fish coming, you can sense it.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take brick" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "reach in opening" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the dark opening.  It is a narrow fit.  Feeling around,
Floyd | the first thing you find is a piece of paper, which you take and pull
Floyd | out into the light.
Floyd |
Floyd | Outside of the shelter of your small alley, there is a gathering
Floyd | storm.  A news helicopter circles overhead.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "read paper" 		
	

Floyd | The last date was quite some time ago.  Apparently cleaning
Floyd | requirements have become lax under the new management, not
Floyd | surprisingly.

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x paper" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | A single sheet of greasy paper, titled "Men's Bathroom", followed by
Floyd | grid of dates and times and handwritten initials.  The page is
Floyd | difficult to straighten out as it curls up at the edges.

Floyd |
Floyd | You see a few pilot fish peek around the corner and peer down the
Floyd | alley, then disappear just as quickly.  Scouts.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach in opening" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the opening again, and this time you find what feels
Floyd | like a wooden pole.  You lay the pole down, and pull it out by its
Floyd | end, until it gets stuck at what you recognize as a mop head.  It is

Floyd | detachable, though, so a moment later you have unscrewed the mop head
Floyd | and let it drop back in the opening, while you have the handle, which
Floyd | you prefer to think of as a staff.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach in opening" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the opening again.  You feel the mop head.  Feeling
Floyd | around a bit more, your hand hits something metal -- after a moment
Floyd | you realize you are feeling the edge of a bucket.  The bucket is much

Floyd | too large to get through the opening, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see the blade-like snout of the swordfish long before you see
Floyd | it, then it turns, and approaches you slowly.  Make no mistake, this
Floyd | is an assassin, pure and simple, sent to finish you off, once and for
Floyd | all.  By its sinister looks, it appears to be close cousins to the

Floyd | swordfish that pulled your brother overboard during that fatal fishing
Floyd | trip so many years ago, dragged him under the water for several miles,
Floyd | then left his corpse to drift in the ocean as food for the many sea
Floyd | creatures who prey on the dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Swordfish:  20 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "clear save" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "clear".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW clears the save counter. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push save" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand that sentence.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "ooh...are we about to do something dangerous" 	
			DavidW says, "So we have a brick, paper, and staff vs a swordfish." 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "See? I told you some of your normal IF skillz would come into play!" 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "except I don't know what to do." 	
			DavidW says, "I don't play combat games normally." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish with staff" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish parries your strike, but for a moment, at least, your
Floyd | staff is pressed up against its bill, exposing the left side of its
Floyd | body.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  6     Swordfish:  20 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "backhand fish" 		
	

Floyd | The long sword of the swordfish is in your way, you'll have to
Floyd | concentrate on only one side of this murderous fish.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Swordfish:  20 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "backhand left side of fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "left".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit left side with brick" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "left".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit body with brick" 		
	

Floyd | Whack!  The swordfish gets a little tenderized.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Swordfish:  18 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | The swordfish pushes away your staff and swims back a couple paces.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "parry swordfish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "parry".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "lunge" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "lunge".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "we probably should have one person drive." 	
			Ellison says, "sorry, I'll stop" 	
			DavidW says, "no, you can drive first" 	
			Ellison says, "nah, nothing I want to do works" 	
			DavidW asks, "I think we have to keep knocking his sword away with the staff, then hit the body with the brick?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish with staff" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish parries your strike, but for a moment, at least, your
Floyd | staff is pressed up against its bill, exposing the left side of its
Floyd | body.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4     Swordfish:  18 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick body" 		
	

Floyd | You give the swordfish a good kick to the belly.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Swordfish:  16 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | You give the swordfish a good kick to the belly.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Swordfish:  14 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | The swordfish pushes away your staff and swims back a couple paces.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Swordfish:  14 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Swordfish:  14 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Swordfish:  14 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4     Swordfish:  14 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "lunge with staff" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "lunge".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "thrust staff" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "thrust".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish with staff" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish parries your strike, but for a moment, at least, your

Floyd | staff is pressed up against its bill, exposing the left side of its
Floyd | body.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Swordfish:  14 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick fish" 		
	

Floyd | You give the swordfish a good kick to the belly.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Swordfish:  12 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Swordfish:  12 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | The swordfish pushes away your staff and swims back a couple paces.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Swordfish:  12 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4     Swordfish:  12 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Swordfish:  12 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  6     Swordfish:  12 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Swordfish:  12 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  12 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish with staff" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish parries your strike, but for a moment, at least, your
Floyd | staff is pressed up against its bill, exposing the left side of its
Floyd | body.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Swordfish:  12 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick fish" 		
	

Floyd | You give the swordfish a good kick to the belly.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Swordfish:  10 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick fish" 		
	

Floyd | You give the swordfish a good kick to the belly.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Swordfish:  8 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | The swordfish pushes away your staff and strikes at you, drawing blood
Floyd | in a thin line across the bridge of your nose.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish with staff" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish parries your strike, but for a moment, at least, your
Floyd | staff is pressed up against its bill, exposing the left side of its

Floyd | body.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Swordfish:  8 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick fish" 		
	

Floyd | You give the swordfish a good kick to the belly.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  0     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "brb" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | The swordfish pushes away your staff and strikes at the mop handle,
Floyd | hard, splintering it into a thousand tiny pieces, one of which lodges
Floyd | in your forearm.  You are left holding a small baton, no more than 18
Floyd | inches long.  The swordfish grins in pleasure.  You pull the splinter

Floyd | out of your arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ugh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  2     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  4     Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rest" 		
	

Floyd | You rest for a moment to regain your strength...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  6     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a brick, a piece of paper, a broken mop handle, and a
Floyd | needle-like splinter.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "poke swordfish with splinter" 		
	

Floyd | You can't get close enough to use it.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish with brick" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish knocks the brick out of your hands with a deft flick of

Floyd | its bill.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take brick" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish with handle" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish easily evades the short handle and gives you a cut to
Floyd | the arm to remember it by.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  6     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)

Floyd |
Floyd | The cocky swordfish chooses this moment to reveal that it is
Floyd | left-handed, but as it isn't holding a sword, but swinging at you with
Floyd | its bill, the revelation is less than impressive.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "heh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach in opening" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the opening again.  You can feel a mop head, and the
Floyd | rim of a large bucket, but nothing else.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach in bucket" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the bucket and feel around.  You feel something soft

Floyd | and wet and smooth.  You pull it out of the opening and take a look:
Floyd | it's a rubber glove.  Which is not at all what it felt like, but
Floyd | you've never been very good at that sort of thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x glove" 		
	

Floyd | It looks like an ordinary rubber glove to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear it" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now wearing the rubber glove.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach in bucket" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the bucket, but don't feel anything in particular.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit sword" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish slashes at your arm, cutting your sleeve to ribbons.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick sword" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish nods its head down and slashes at your leg, slicing into
Floyd | your pant leg.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw brick at fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish deflects the brick, sending it crashing into your
Floyd | temple.  Blood trickles into your eyes.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  3     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | The swordfish is starting to look a bit pale and tired.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "ideas?" 	
			Ellison asks, "sing lullaby?" 	
			Gerynar asks, "stick the paper on the swordfish's snout?" 	
			Ellison says, "nice" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sing lullaby" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "sing".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put paper on sword" 		
	

Floyd | There's no good surface on the swordfish.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "grab sword" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "grab".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take sword" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish evades your grasp.  You won't stop them by a simple
Floyd | catch and release program, anyway.  It is time to settle this, once
Floyd | and for all.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish slashes at your arm, cutting your sleeve to ribbons.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "kick fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish nods its head down and slashes at your leg, slicing into
Floyd | your pant leg.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "we lost our staff, I take it?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw splinter at fish" 		
	

Floyd | You hit the swordfish with the needle, but it doesn't penetrate, and
Floyd | falls harmlessly to the ground.  You need some way to shoot the
Floyd | splinter much faster if you hope to make it a dangerous projectile.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | The swordfish is putting up a few "Give Swordfish a Break" bumper
Floyd | stickers, but you aren't buying.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a piece of paper, a broken mop handle, a needle-like
Floyd | splinter, a brick, and a rubber glove (being worn).
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "roll paper" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the paper into a tight tube, almost like a pipe or something.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put splinter in paper" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully load the needle into the rolled up sheet of paper,

Floyd | making a deadly blowgun.  (To use the blowgun, simply SHOOT [TARGET].)
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shoot fish" 		
	

Floyd | You put your makeshift blowgun up to your mouth and blow.  The needle
Floyd | shoots out, but the swordfish easily deflects it.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take needle" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I guess that attack is for later." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "break opening" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to tell me how to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "remove glove" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're no longer wearing the rubber glove.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "put glove on handle" 		
	

Floyd | There is no good surface on the broken mop handle.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh, I hope you have an idea" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put brick in glove" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put anything into the rubber glove.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "was going to try to slap the fish with the stick instead of our hand" 	
			DavidW says, "I expect the glove is to let us electrocute a fish with live wires later on." 	
			DavidW says, "Rubber gloves are often used to handle live wires in IF." 	
			Gerynar says, "notes that if he includes any rubber gloves in his games, that they are to be used for doing the dishes" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put handle in tube" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "tube".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a tightly rolled sheet of paper, a broken mop handle, a

Floyd | brick, a rubber glove, and a needle-like splinter.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put handle in paper" 		
	

Floyd | You can't fit that in the tightly rolled sheet of paper.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put splinter in paper" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully load the needle into the rolled up sheet of paper,
Floyd | making a deadly blowgun.  (To use the blowgun, simply SHOOT [TARGET].)
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x handle" 		
	

Floyd | There is only about a foot and a half left of the mop handle.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You are sick of fish and the way they look at you.  You have had
Floyd | enough.  Now, it is payback time.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "does the mop-head fit through the hole?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x fish" 		
	

Floyd | The cocky swordfish chooses this moment to reveal that it is
Floyd | left-handed, but as it isn't holding a sword, but swinging at you with
Floyd | its bill, the revelation is less than impressive.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I believe we threw the mop-head away automatically." 	
			Gerynar says, "ah" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach in bucket" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the bucket, but don't feel anything in particular.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move bucket" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the opening and fiddle around with the bucket, to no
Floyd | effect.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move mop-head" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "mop-head".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move head" 		
	

Floyd | Which head do you mean, the mop head, or the swordfish?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "mop" 		
	

Floyd | You don't see any mop head here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read paper" 		
	

Floyd | The paper isn't really readable in its current configuration.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "fold paper?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "ask fish "How are you breathing out of water?"" 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open paper" 		
	

Floyd | >

Floyd | I don't know how to open the blowgun.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unfold paper" 		
	

Floyd | The paper isn't folded, it is rolled.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "oh yeah, forgot we rolled it" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unroll paper" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully take the splinter out of the tube, and unroll the paper
Floyd | and flatten it out as best you can.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fold paper" 		
	

Floyd | You fold the paper into a neat square.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "paper" 		
	

Floyd | There's no verb in that sentence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x paper" 		
	

Floyd | A single sheet of greasy paper, neatly folded.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw it at fish" 		
	

Floyd | You are in no mood for a game of catch.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fold paper" 		
	

Floyd | You have already folded the paper.  Further folding would get
Floyd | dangerously close to origami.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fold paper into plane" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "plane".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "roll paper" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to unfold it, first.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "unroll paper" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully take the splinter out of the tube, and unroll the paper
Floyd | and flatten it out as best you can.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. I'm not sure if the folded configuration has a use or not." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x jeans" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "jeans".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "spit on fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "spit".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish with brick" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish knocks the brick out of your hands with a deft flick of
Floyd | its bill.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take brick" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mouth" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any mouth here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bill" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "bill".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a piece of paper, a broken mop handle, a rubber glove, a

Floyd | needle-like splinter, and a brick.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x alley" 		
	

Floyd | The alley walls are bright red brick.  There is a small opening in the
Floyd | brick wall where a brick has been dislodged, large enough to reach
Floyd | into, but too dark to see inside.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb wall" 		
	

Floyd | There are no good handholds on the wall.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "climb fish" 		
	

Floyd | Whoa.  Settle down there, Aquaman.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. That might've helped elsewhere." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "taunt swordfish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "taunt".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | Wheeee!
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Back. Still on the swordfish." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "backslap fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "backslap".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline kicks back with her smoothie and watches again. 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "backhand fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish slashes at your arm, cutting your sleeve to ribbons.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "if this were another game, the password would be swordfish" 	
			DavidW says, "We're flounder-ing" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "hit fish with glove" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You strike a glancing blow at the swordfish with the rubber glove.
Floyd | "Shall we say pistols at dawn?"
Floyd |

Floyd | The swordfish does not respond.  Looks like you're going to have to
Floyd | take care of this the old fashioned way, with your fist, foot, and,
Floyd | whenever possible, open palm.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "har" 	
			DavidW says (to Gerynar), "That's why I wanted to put the brick in the glove." 	
			Gerynar says, "That's what I thought" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stab fish with handle" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish easily evades the short handle and gives you a cut to
Floyd | the arm to remember it by.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "hit fish with handle and glove" 		
	

Floyd | You can't use multiple indirect objects.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch fish with brick" 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb opening" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to climb the dark opening.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the magic word of prayer your grandfather once taught you.
Floyd | But nothing happens.  Some secrets are not passed down from generation
Floyd | to generation, but are simply lost.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish slashes at your arm, cutting your sleeve to ribbons.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | The swordfish is putting up a few "Give Swordfish a Break" bumper
Floyd | stickers, but you aren't buying.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "break sword" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to tell me how to do that.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x alley" 		
	

Floyd | The alley walls are bright red brick.  There is a small opening in the

Floyd | brick wall where a brick has been dislodged, large enough to reach
Floyd | into, but too dark to see inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "ask swordfish about password" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "password".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yarrr, the password be always "swordfish"" 	
			Ellison says, "yup, an opportunity was lost there. I have to believe there's a password joke somewhere in here." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "dance" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "dance".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "afk for a bit." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Gerynar?" 	
			Alex says (to Jacqueline), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that gerynar is Spartacus." 	
			DavidW says, "back" 	
			Gerynar says, "I'm thinking" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave wand" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "wave".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rub handle" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "rub".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a piece of paper, a broken mop handle, a rubber glove, a
Floyd | needle-like splinter, and a brick.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "(Sometimes when you rub a handle, it gets bigger.)" 	
			Gerynar says, "I shall leave that up to you" 	
	Jacqueline gets bored and wanders off to the Toyshop. 		
	Jacqueline arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		Jacqueline says, "Sorry, had to reboot." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tie glove to brick" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "tie".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "hit fish with paper" 		
	

Floyd | It's not very effective to attack with the piece of paper.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I guess we don't construct our own mace." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach in hole" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the opening again.  You can feel a mop head, and the

Floyd | rim of a large bucket, but nothing else.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search mop head" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get mop head" 		
	

Floyd | You can't get the mop head out of the small opening.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "kick fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish nods its head down and slashes at your leg, slicing into
Floyd | your pant leg.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "hit fish with handle" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish easily evades the short handle and gives you a cut to
Floyd | the arm to remember it by.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I don't know what even to try now." 	
			Gerynar says, "Wish we had a shotgun" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			DavidW says, "I suppose we can try the blowgun more than once." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "roll paper" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the paper into a tight tube, almost like a pipe or something.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put splinter in paper" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully load the needle into the rolled up sheet of paper,
Floyd | making a deadly blowgun.  (To use the blowgun, simply SHOOT [TARGET].)
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shoot eye" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "eye".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shoot body" 		
	

Floyd | You put your makeshift blowgun up to your mouth and blow.  The needle
Floyd | shoots out, but the swordfish easily deflects it.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take needle" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put needle in paper" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully load the needle into the rolled up sheet of paper,
Floyd | making a deadly blowgun.  (To use the blowgun, simply SHOOT [TARGET].)
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x fish" 		
	

Floyd | The cocky swordfish chooses this moment to reveal that it is
Floyd | left-handed, but as it isn't holding a sword, but swinging at you with
Floyd | its bill, the revelation is less than impressive.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | No way you're running from no damn fish.  It ends here, one way or

Floyd | another.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under fish" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing under the swordfish.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	K-Y's helipad, made of swiss cheese and connected to the second floor of his house, was not sufficiently "outdoors"-like to warrant inclusion. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "break brick" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to tell me how to do that.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "look over fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw brick at wall" 		
	

Floyd | You are in no mood for a game of catch.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "look above fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "above".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "break wall with brick" 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push wall" 		
	

Floyd | Pushing the wall doesn't do anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick wall" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to kick the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick bucket" 		
	

Floyd | Not today.  Not if you can help it.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "backhand fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish slashes at your arm, cutting your sleeve to ribbons.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sleeve" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "sleeve".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "punch fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish slashes at your arm, cutting your sleeve to ribbons.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "step on fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "step".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stomp fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "stomp".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stand on sword" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to stand on the swordfish.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "(one thing these transcripts fail to show is the very long pauses between attempts)" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rubble" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "rubble".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take all" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see what you're referring to.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take debris" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "debris".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take pistol" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "pistol".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "contruct harpoon out of spit and tinfoil." 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "contruct".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "oops construct" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "construct".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop piano on swordfish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "piano".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw banana peel at fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "banana".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x handle" 		
	

Floyd | There is only about a foot and a half left of the mop handle.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull handle" 		
	

Floyd | Pulling the broken mop handle doesn't have any effect.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "poison fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "poison".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The handle isn't telescopic." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x brick" 		
	

Floyd | A crumbling red brick.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "crumble brick" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "crumble".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x dust" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "dust".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm thinking if we should obscure the fish's vision, the blowgun might have a better chance." 	
			DavidW says, "er if we could" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rocks" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "rocks".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x stones" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "stones".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pebbles" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "pebbles".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x glass" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "glass".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Anyone? Any ideas at all?" 	
			Gerynar says, "I can't think of anything that hasn't been tried." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw brick at fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish deflects the brick, sending it crashing into your
Floyd | temple.  Blood trickles into your eyes.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  5     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x brick" 		
	

Floyd | A crumbling red brick.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  6     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take brick" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fish with brick" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish knocks the brick out of your hands with a deft flick of
Floyd | its bill.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  6     Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take brick" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x brick" 		
	

Floyd | A crumbling red brick.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "attach brick to handle" 		
	

Floyd | There's no obvious way to do that.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stab brick with handle" 		
	

Floyd | You take out your frustrations on the brick.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "bore brick with handle" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "bore".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "make hammer" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "make".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "stab fish with handle" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish easily evades the short handle and gives you a cut to
Floyd | the arm to remember it by.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "fix handle" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "fix".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "tie glove to handle" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "tie".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Tried to stab about 200 turns ago." 	
			DavidW says, "Tried tie about 150 turns ago." 	
			DavidW says, "Admittedly, I never tried 'fix'." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in glove" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing in the rubber glove.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn glove inside out" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "inside".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "poke fish with handle" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish easily evades the short handle and gives you a cut to
Floyd | the arm to remember it by.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | The swordfish is starting to look a bit pale and tired.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "poke brick" 		
	

Floyd | Poking the brick doesn't seem to have any effect.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw handle at fish" 		
	

Floyd | You are in no mood for a game of catch.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "concede defeat" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "concede".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cover me with tartar sauce" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "cover".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "grab fish's snout and stick it in the opening" 	
			DavidW says, "I tried to grab the sword earlier." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x snout" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "snout".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put fish in opening" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put the swordfish anywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put sword in opening" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put the swordfish anywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take sword" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish evades your grasp.  You won't stop them by a simple
Floyd | catch and release program, anyway.  It is time to settle this, once
Floyd | and for all.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "swing handle" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "swing".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "juggle" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "juggle".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a blowgun, a broken mop handle, a rubber glove, and a brick.

Floyd | The blowgun seems to contain a needle-like splinter.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw brick over fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take hook" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any hook here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "sorry, I'm stumped." 	
			Gerynar says, "me too" 	
			Gerynar looks to Jacqueline 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn sword" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish evades your grasp.  You won't stop them by a simple
Floyd | catch and release program, anyway.  It is time to settle this, once

Floyd | and for all.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "take off pants" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "pants".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "parry sword" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "parry".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "strip" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "strip".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fly" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "fly".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pray" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "pray".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "prey" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "prey".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "dodge" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "dodge".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "slap that fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish slashes at your arm, cutting your sleeve to ribbons.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "sigh. I was hoping that I'd be able to pick up some pointers on how to play a game like this, but it didn't happen." 	
			Gerynar says, "story-driven games are more my style" 	
			DavidW says, "I like exploration-with-puzzle games." 	
			DavidW says, "This is more like an arcade game where I can't even see what buttons are on the console." 	
			Gerynar agrees 	
			DavidW says, "And I've never played an arcade one-on-one fighting game ever. So I don't know what's standard." 	
			DavidW says, "jumpkick fish" 	
			Gerynar says, "I usually whaled on my brother until he beat me" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "jumpkick fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "jumpkick".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cry" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "cry".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "backhand me" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to backhand yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline waves and makes an isquiesque departure for home. 		Gerynar says, "OK, I think we scared Jacqueline away" 	
	Ellison has disconnected. 		
	Ellison has connected. 		
	Ellison has disconnected. 		
	Ellison has connected. 		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "x swordfish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish is putting up a few "Give Swordfish a Break" bumper
Floyd | stickers, but you aren't buying.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "x handle" 		
	

Floyd | There is only about a foot and a half left of the mop handle.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "blind swordfish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "blind".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take sticker" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "sticker".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "reach in bucket" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the bucket, but don't feel anything in particular.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		McMartin says, "I've 100%ed this, but I can only be around for like 15 minutes" 	
	McMartin arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		DavidW says, "We've been stuck for hours." 	
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "LOOK" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish is starting to look a bit pale and tired.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "INVENTORY" 		
	

Floyd | You have a blowgun, a broken mop handle, a rubber glove, and a brick.
Floyd | The blowgun seems to contain a needle-like splinter.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		McMartin says, "Rats, this is one of the ones I don't remember" 	
			McMartin says, "I assume you hit it with a stick until it broke" 	
			DavidW says, "yes" 	
			McMartin says, "At which point it will aggressively parry your punches and kicks, doing you damage instead" 	
			DavidW says, "We hit the sword with the staff, then kicked the body" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, we can't touch it now." 	
			DavidW says, "hence the stuckness" 	
			McMartin says, "I have this memory of you getting his sword stuck in your body and then beating him to death while he's stuck" 	
			McMartin says, "Now I'm going to have to go check" 	
			Gerynar says, "that sounds painful" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "push fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish doesn't back down.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We can't find new tools, nor make new tools with what we have (blowgun excepted), nor guess the verb (if that's what it is)." 	
			McMartin says, "Right." 	
			McMartin says, "I recognize all these tools as needed for later fights, which are noticably puzzlier." 	
			DavidW says, "If we need to shoot the blowgun at some better target than 'fish', we haven't discovered it." 	
	Jacqueline arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "kick fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish nods its head down and slashes at your leg, slicing into
Floyd | your pant leg.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Man, wireless keeps needing to be reset." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Still on the swordfish, thoughm I see." 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "we are very very stuck" 	
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |

Floyd | The swordfish is putting up a few "Give Swordfish a Break" bumper
Floyd | stickers, but you aren't buying.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to FLoyd), "kick blade" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "blade".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "kick sword" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish nods its head down and slashes at your leg, slicing into
Floyd | your pant leg.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "slip fish" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "slip".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "slap fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish slashes at your arm, cutting your sleeve to ribbons.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | The cocky swordfish chooses this moment to reveal that it is

Floyd | left-handed, but as it isn't holding a sword, but swinging at you with
Floyd | its bill, the revelation is less than impressive.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | The swordfish is putting up a few "Give Swordfish a Break" bumper
Floyd | stickers, but you aren't buying.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		McMartin says, "This puzzle has changed or not triggered or something" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "slap fish with left hand" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "left".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		McMartin says, "Given that I just checked the walkthrough and it says that KICK FISH is the actual solution here, producing an effect like what I described" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish nods its head down and slashes at your leg, slicing into
Floyd | your pant leg.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish nods its head down and slashes at your leg, slicing into

Floyd | your pant leg.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The effect seems to be poor." 	
			McMartin says, "Yeah, it's supposed to get stuck in your leg" 	
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "hit fish with mop handle" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish easily evades the short handle and gives you a cut to
Floyd | the arm to remember it by.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  6     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "parry sword with leg" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "parry".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "throw brick at fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish deflects the brick, sending it crashing into your
Floyd | temple.  Blood trickles into your eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  1     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | The swordfish is starting to look a bit pale and tired.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | The cocky swordfish chooses this moment to reveal that it is

Floyd | left-handed, but as it isn't holding a sword, but swinging at you with
Floyd | its bill, the revelation is less than impressive.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | The swordfish is putting up a few "Give Swordfish a Break" bumper
Floyd | stickers, but you aren't buying.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The cocky swordfish chooses this moment to reveal that it is
Floyd | left-handed, but as it isn't holding a sword, but swinging at you with
Floyd | its bill, the revelation is less than impressive.
Floyd |

Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  10        Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		McMartin says, "This looks like it's been wedged, to be honest" 	
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "block sword with leg" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "block".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		McMartin says, "kick fish" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x leg" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "leg".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "kick fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish nods its head down and slashes at your leg, slicing into
Floyd | your pant leg.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  9     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "kick fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish nods its head down and slashes at your leg, slicing into
Floyd | your pant leg.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	McMartin says (to Floyd), "kick fish" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish nods its head down and slashes at your leg, slicing into
Floyd | your pant leg.

Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  7     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		McMartin says, "Nope, not repeated" 	
			McMartin says, "I remember having to sourcedive to deal with the Pirahna" 	
			McMartin says, "But now I actually have to go, I'm afraid" 	
			McMartin says, "This offends me; I will study it later tonight." 	
			Jacqueline says, "hrm" 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "I think we'll have to concede defeat on this one." 	
			McMartin says, "My current theory is that you got bugzapped" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well." 	
			Jacqueline asks (of McM), "Have their other solutions jived with your memory?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "My train of thought: load up the other version, plow back through to the swordfish." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And thus avoid the bug." 	
			Jacqueline says, "The comp version is also loaded on Floyd." 	
			McMartin says, "My memory is that the swordfish is the first fight you can fail" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Who all is playing at this point?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "My connection keeps crapping out, so I've lost track." 	
			DavidW says, "The only players have been me, Gerynar, and Ellison." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Right, but you seem to be the only one here, or am I missing something?" 	
			DavidW says, "Taleslinger left ages ago, and McMartin only recently peeked in to help." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The swordfish is putting up a few "Give Swordfish a Break" bumper
Floyd | stickers, but you aren't buying.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Your Stamina:  8     Swordfish:  6 ]
Floyd |

		Gerynar says, "It's about time for me to leave for a bit...need dinner" 	
	

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "As far as I can see, we're done." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, why don't we take a hiatus, and if we feel like it later today... an hour or two... try the first version." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I'll leave Perry logging." 	
			McMartin says, "If I discover anything later I'll try it out" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Unless you want to just call it, of course." 	
			McMartin says, "The comp version had some randomization" 	
			McMartin says, "I have a party to go to" 	
	DavidW has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	McMartin has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Jacqueline says, "Nepstad will be sad, but he will understand. :)" 	
	Ellison has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Jacqueline says, "Looks like that's calling it." 	
			McMartin says, "I loved this game, so I feel the need to find out what has gone wrong" 	
			DavidW says, "I was not in tune with this game." 	
			Jacqueline nods. 	
			DavidW says, "I felt like I was playing rather blindly." 	
			Jacqueline says (to McM), "Well, if you figure it out later, I'be be interested in hearing what happened." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "If anyone picks it back up and I'm not around, could you email me a transcript?" 	
			Gerynar says, "it just didn't capture my imagination" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Please?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to McM), "I'm looking at you, mostly." 	
			McMartin says, "Noted" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Cool. Thanks." 	
			McMartin says, "Experimenting offline first, though" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Hm. With which version?" 	
			McMartin says, "Post-comp" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I mean, I think Nepstad will be interested." 	
			McMartin says, "So, 1.1" 	
			McMartin says, "Yeah" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Any reason for not experimenting on here?" 	
			McMartin asks, "Are the logs-so-far up somewhere?" 	
			McMartin says, "Responsiveness, mainly. Working out optimum combos takes a *lot* of undoing." 	
			Jacqueline says, "There actually is, but I'm not sure it's in a real accessible spot. I can send you a raw log by e-mail asap, though." 	
			McMartin says, "Please do" 	
			Jacqueline says (to McM), "Okay. I'll do that. My thought it... if you do hack on it, at least keep a transcript for Peter. He seemed pretty keen on seeing how things went. He seems interested in the process."	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Orevore Courier by Brian Rapp
As played on ifMUD on February 27, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Orevore Courier, written by Brian Rapp. Orevore Courier was originally released as part of the 2007 Interactive Fiction Competition, where it took eighth place. It went on to be nominated for a Best Individual Puzzle Xyzzy Award. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Ferret says (to floyd), "load orevore2" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button is blinking again.
Floyd |
Floyd | Its ridiculously bright yellow light makes everyone in the room appear
Floyd | to be suffering from inttermittent jaundice.  Fortunately you're the
Floyd | only one in the room, because there's no room in here for anyone else.
Floyd | The OKAY button is also buzzing, with the patented Elevated
Floyd | Responsiveness Tone guaranteed to remain irritating no matter how
Floyd | often one is forced to hear it.  Somehow the most annoying part,
Floyd | though, is that the blinking and the buzzing are slightly out of sync.
Floyd |
Floyd | Orevore Courier
Floyd | An Interactive Adventure by Brian Rapp
Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 071116 / Inform 7 build 4X60 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/11N)
Floyd |
Floyd | HELP is available.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your "station" is a solid metal enclosure just barely large enough to
Floyd | accommodate your chair and yourself.  On the wall in front of you are
Floyd | the many brightly-colored controls of the security console and a
Floyd | black-and-white monitor.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Engineer Ghee performing calisthenics in
Floyd | the engine room.  Presumably the machinery is operating normally.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher arrives, full of fun and funk. 		Ferret says, "As the author of "Orevore Courier", I am both delighted and terrified to be here for this episode of Club Floyd. I'll try not to interfere in the course of play, but the game is famously cruel and unusual, so here's some advice before you get started. Please familiarize yourself with the "feelies" which show the layout of the ship and your security console. If you don't know what the buttons do, you can play with them for the first 20 turns or so, provided you can withstand the Elevated Responsiveness Tone without pressing the OKAY button. Expect to lose on your first umpteen attempts ? it's just that kind of game. Try to pay attention to what's going on in each of the ship's areas, so that you can learn something new from each of your failures. Have fun watching the carnage, and be thankful that you don't serve as Security Officer on an Orevore Courier in real life." 	
			inky asks, "did we stick the feelies up anywhere to look at?" 	
			DavidW says, "I have not." 	
			Gerynar says, "or were you just trying to demonstrate the Elevated Responsiveness Tone was like" 	
			inky | [LINK] 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Your "station" is a solid metal enclosure just barely large enough to
Floyd | accommodate your chair and yourself.  On the wall in front of you are
Floyd | the many brightly-colored controls of the security console and a
Floyd | black-and-white monitor.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Engineer Ghee performing calisthenics in
Floyd | the engine room.  Presumably the machinery is operating normally.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky | [LINK] 	
			Gerynar says, "oooOOOo...a big red BOOM button" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push boom" 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x OKAY button" 		
	

Floyd | The lid protects the Destruct button from your application of
Floyd | pressure.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The OKAY button's harsh yellow light is a very effective reminder to
Floyd | do whatever it is that will make it stop doing that.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "push secu" 		
	

Floyd | The Security Station button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see your own image, which seems strangely
Floyd | unfamiliar even though it must be the view seen by others.  Behind you
Floyd | is the closed door to the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push food" 		
	

Floyd | The console briefly opens a compartment and spits a nutricube into
Floyd | your lap as if happy to be rid of it.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "eat nutricube" 		
	

Floyd | With a great deal of effort, you chew and swallow the nutricube.  You
Floyd | hadn't thought that it was possible for those things to go stale, but
Floyd | if anything it was worse than you remembered.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says (to Floyd), "x" 		
	

Floyd | (the uniform)
Floyd | The uniform is emblazoned with the logo of Transport High Command and
Floyd | a tiny black pip indicating your rank of Security Officer.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "what is orevore" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says (to Floyd), "inventory" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a uniform (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret says, "The cover art depicting an orevore is at [LINK]" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "push crgo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Security Station button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the extensive stocks of food, medical
Floyd | supplies, and spare parts for the mining colony on Covetous.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh yeah" 	
	lyrearcher says (to Floyd), "x uniform" 		
	

Floyd | The uniform is emblazoned with the logo of Transport High Command and
Floyd | a tiny black pip indicating your rank of Security Officer.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says, "perhaps we should press the okay button, though i am skeptical" 		inky says, "go for it" 	
	DavidW arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		inky says, "also, generally we keep the non-game chatter on the channel here" 	
			inky says, "which you can do with #club blah blah" 	
			Gerynar says, "blah blah" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm still running late; I'll join in 15 to 20 minutes." 	
			inky says, "we'll have died three or four times by then!" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "push OKAY" 		
	

Floyd | A disapproving voice reminds you that "the Security Officer is
Floyd | required to visually verify the safety of the orevore at periodic
Floyd | intervals and may not silence the Elevated Responsiveness Tone prior
Floyd | to the completion of the verification."  The "Tone" continues
Floyd | unabated.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push frzr" 		
	

Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore still slowly pulsating exactly
Floyd | as expected, and though this should be reassuring, it nevertheless
Floyd | gives you the free-floating yoamies.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x orevore" 		
	

Floyd | The orevore is so remarkable an animal as to strain credulity.  It's a
Floyd | 100-pound gelatinous lump with a convoluted surface, very much
Floyd | resembling a grotesquely oversized cerebrum.  It eats almost anything,
Floyd | including solid rock, and it excretes chemically-pure nodules of any
Floyd | element it ingests with an atomic number greater than 77.  For this
Floyd | reason it is the most prized possession of every mining colony that
Floyd | can manage to acquire one.  The orevore goes dormant at temperatures
Floyd | below 23 degrees, which is why the freezer room is so important.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "push brdg" 		
	

Floyd | The Bridge button lights up, and the Freezer Room button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Pilot Sharl assiduously studying his
Floyd | navigational instruments.  It worries you that he seems so interested
Floyd | in them, because space is supposed to be empty.  Anything interesting
Floyd | could be dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x sharl" 		
	

Floyd | Pilot Sharl continues to stare assiduously at his instruments.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the clean, empty expanse of the docking
Floyd | bay.  It serves primarily as a buffer between the hull and the
Floyd | precious contents of the freezer room.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "now that we've looked at it, I imagine we can push okay" 	
			Gerynar says, "okay" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "push okay" 		
	

Floyd | As you press the OKAY button, the noise gets even louder, and you
Floyd | instinctively draw back your hand, wondering what you've done wrong.
Floyd | Along with the sound of the Onboard Emergency Oscillator, you hear a
Floyd | serious voice say "Warning!  Shielding is offline.  Alert!  There is a
Floyd | hull breach on the bridge.  Please remain seated as pressure suits are
Floyd | automatically deployed."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar blames inky 	
			inky says, "ha ha, suckers" 	
			inky jumps into the escape pod and flies away 	
			lyrearcher says, "wimp." 	
			Gerynar decides to refrain from more button pushing and shall leave that up to the others. 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee is hastening back to his seat.
Floyd |
Floyd | A pressure suit falls heavily from the ceiling, landing right next to
Floyd | your chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear suit" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the pressure suit)
Floyd | You lean over the side of your chair and drag the pressure suit into
Floyd | your lap.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's easily as heavy as it looks, with its recirculating air filters,
Floyd | automated thermal regulators, waste handling units, and integrated
Floyd | speakers.  If there's a lightweight version of all this paraphernalia,
Floyd | it must be more expensive than the heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | You put on the pressure suit despite your misgivings about its
Floyd | comfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | A satisfied voice says "Air pressure on the bridge has stabilized at
Floyd | zero point three atmospheres."
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee struggling to get into his pressure
Floyd | suit.  It looks like he's putting it on backwards.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x ghee" 		
	

Floyd | His surprisingly uncoordinated efforts at dressing himself scarcely
Floyd | detract from his character.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee continuing to wrestle with his
Floyd | pressure suit.  He trips into the machinery with one leg in the suit
Floyd | and one leg out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "laugh at ghee" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to laugh.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "laugh" 		
	

Floyd | You manage a forced-sounding chuckle.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee disentangling himself from the
Floyd | machinery and stumbling backwards.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "laugh" 		
	

Floyd | You manage a forced-sounding chuckle.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee working his hands into his gloves.
Floyd | You're fairly certain that he has only the usual number of fingers.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | You begin to sing "The Orevore Sonnet":
Floyd |
Floyd | In caverns measureless to man
Floyd | Within a certain planet's core
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee finally sealing up his pressure suit.
Floyd | He uses some colorful metaphors as he works the latches on his helmet.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows Pilot Sharl turning slowly toward the camera.  He's
Floyd | all right!  Except... Except that he shouldn't be all right.  With a
Floyd | sizable fragment of rock jutting out of a gaping wound in his skull,
Floyd | he shouldn't be all right at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl clawing at your door, moaning
Floyd | "Brains!  Braaaaaaaaaains!" and other less intelligible noises.  How
Floyd | ironic it is that the fellow who wants you for your brains is a
Floyd | walking corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x sharl" 		
	

Floyd | He couldn't possibly have survived an injury like that, but he's still
Floyd | walking around.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "oh...it's a zombie game?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows four persons in the docking bay who are completely
Floyd | unknown to you.  That they wear shabby spacesuits without
Floyd | organizational insignia, however, suggests only one likely explanation
Floyd | for their unexpected presence on your vessel.  These men must be
Floyd | pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the cargo bay door automatically opening as
Floyd | the burly pirate approaches.  Noting this, the bearded pirate barks
Floyd | "Meat!  You and Filthy go plunder the cargo.  We'll divvy the booty
Floyd | later."  Quickly obeying, the dirt-covered pirate follows the burly
Floyd | pirate through the open door.
Floyd |
Floyd | The image of Ghee's crushed corpse bears silent testimony to the
Floyd | violence of the attack upon your ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher says, "... oh dear" 	
			inky says, "a zombie PIRATE game" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "wait, who wrote this?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "version" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Orevore Courier
Floyd | An Interactive Adventure by Brian Rapp
Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 071116 / Inform 7 build 4X60 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/11N)
Floyd | Identification number: //617FAF7D-F208-4F70-8D5D-1638737D522A//
Floyd | Standard interpreter 1.0 (2N) / Library serial number 060709
Floyd | Standard Rules version 1/061217 by Graham Nelson
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret admits as much 	
	Lucea arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	Lucea says, "Hi all" 		
	lyrearcher says, "hello" 		Gerynar asks (of Lucea), "how would you stop space pirates and zombies?" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "x pirate" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the nervous-looking pirate or the bearded pirate?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "x bearded pirate" 		
	

Floyd | His bushy beard and anachronistic eyeglasses look just as out-of-place
Floyd | as a peg leg or a parrot would be.  He seems to be completely serious
Floyd | about his profession, however.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the bearded pirate sizing up the freezer
Floyd | room door.  He sagaciously determines that the adjacent wall is not as
Floyd | formidably reinforced, and starts sawing into the wall with his
Floyd | cutmore.  "Keep a sharp lookout, Puppet", he adds as an afterthought.
Floyd | "Aye, Captain", the nervous-looking pirate replies.  Almost
Floyd | immediately, a plume of vapor erupts from the area being perforated.
Floyd |
Floyd | An insistent voice says "Alert!  The freezer room cooling systems are
Floyd | no longer functional.  This is a critical repair item which supersedes
Floyd | all non-critical priorities."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Take away their credit cards" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x nervous" 		
	

Floyd | Always in motion, the fellow is.  His arms, legs, and face twitch
Floyd | constantly as he looks all around for potential dangers.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | A quick glance at the Chiller Thermostat shows the temperature of the
Floyd | freezer room to be about 40 degrees and rising.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the cargo bay and the engine
Floyd | room open for a few seconds.  The freezer room door must be jammed.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "push xmit" 		
	

Floyd | The Transmit button lights up to indicate that subsequent video
Floyd | playback will be transmitted to the location being monitored.  If you
Floyd | were to now press the Play button, a remote display in the docking bay
Floyd | would show your most recent recording.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "talk to nervous" 		
	

Floyd | You are separated from the docking bay by no fewer than two walls that
Floyd | you have no means of breaching.  The image on the monitor is just
Floyd | that, an image.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain opening a hole in the
Floyd | wall with his cutmore.  As he peers into the freezer room, he says
Floyd | "Arr!  We've found the beastie!  Puppet, fetch the hoversled!"
Floyd | Through the hatch, Puppet exits the ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "the only real way we can communicate with these guys is by opening and closing doors and by recording stuff to play later" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "how do we record stuff?" 	
			Limax says, "That sounds like a cart before the horse thing" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain standing around looking
Floyd | as gruff as possible.  He taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of the pirates
Floyd | breaching the freezer room wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Directly addressing your camera, the pirate captain says "Keep an even
Floyd | keel, lad, and there'll be no harm coming to ye."
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet entering the docking bay with a
Floyd | hoversled just as Meat and Filthy enter with blood in their eyes and
Floyd | "Brains!" on their lips.  As the pirate captain takes command of the
Floyd | hoversled and pushes it towards the freezer room, he says "Hold fast,
Floyd | me hearty!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "I.E. You have to have prior knowledge of what's going to happen later in order to know what to do now" 	
			inky says, "yeah, this is one of those games you have to play a couple times and time relatively precisely" 	
			Gerynar asks, "nobody would code a game like that, would they?" 	
			Limax says (to Gerynar), "Now you're just being silly" 	
			Gerynar says, "I'm always silly, I'm trying to fix that character flaw though" 	
			lyrearcher says, "so... how about all the people who actually know what to do type in all the commands now :)" 	
			Limax says, "I can understand coding it if yo'ure doing a time loop, but for a single-line-flow game, it's bad form" 	
			inky says, "I imagine nobody except the author remembers how to win, even assume they've played before" 	
			inky says, "but this is a good game for just w atching stuff" 	
			inky says, "like we can watch the pirates fight the zombies here" 	
			Limax says (to inky), "That's provided that the author remembers what they did" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet frantically firing his dissolver,
Floyd | but this does not prevent Meat and Filthy from knocking him to the
Floyd | ground and fighting over his corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet acquiring the same creepy
Floyd | characteristics as Meat and Filthy.  The three cadaverous creatures
Floyd | march into the freezer room searching for more "brains!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the once-pristine docking bay, now a scene
Floyd | of carnage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "not looking good for the captain when he comes out" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push frzr" 		
	

Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see three ridiculously replete pirates moaning
Floyd | softly to themselves.  Nothing remains of the orevore but a few
Floyd | scattered bits.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button starts blinking and buzzing again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The orevore has been eaten ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Ferret says, "Okay, everyone has to remove one article of clothing now! (My wife doesn't play IF, but she suggested Strip Orevore as a fun activity. I love my wife.)" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button starts blinking and buzzing again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push okay" 		
	

Floyd | A disapproving voice reminds you that "the Security Officer is
Floyd | required to visually verify the safety of the orevore at periodic
Floyd | intervals and may not silence the Elevated Responsiveness Tone prior
Floyd | to the completion of the verification."  The "Tone" continues
Floyd | unabated.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push frzr" 		
	

Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see three ridiculously replete pirates moaning
Floyd | softly to themselves.  Nothing remains of the orevore but a few
Floyd | scattered bits.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The orevore has been eaten ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "so that playthrough was kind of a loss" 	
			inky asks, "I'm going to restart and spend some time looking through the cameras at the different rooms before stuff starts happening, ok?" 	
			Lucea says, "heh" 	
			Gerynar says, "sure" 	
			Ellison says, "sounds good" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restart" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button is blinking again.
Floyd |
Floyd | Its ridiculously bright yellow light makes everyone in the room appear
Floyd | to be suffering from inttermittent jaundice.  Fortunately you're the
Floyd | only one in the room, because there's no room in here for anyone else.
Floyd | The OKAY button is also buzzing, with the patented Elevated
Floyd | Responsiveness Tone guaranteed to remain irritating no matter how
Floyd | often one is forced to hear it.  Somehow the most annoying part,
Floyd | though, is that the blinking and the buzzing are slightly out of sync.
Floyd |
Floyd | Orevore Courier
Floyd | An Interactive Adventure by Brian Rapp
Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 071116 / Inform 7 build 4X60 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/11N)
Floyd |
Floyd | HELP is available.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your "station" is a solid metal enclosure just barely large enough to
Floyd | accommodate your chair and yourself.  On the wall in front of you are
Floyd | the many brightly-colored controls of the security console and a
Floyd | black-and-white monitor.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Engineer Ghee performing calisthenics in
Floyd | the engine room.  Presumably the machinery is operating normally.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push brdge" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push brdg" 		
	

Floyd | The Bridge button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Pilot Sharl assiduously studying his
Floyd | navigational instruments.  It worries you that he seems so interested
Floyd | in them, because space is supposed to be empty.  Anything interesting
Floyd | could be dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x sharl" 		
	

Floyd | Pilot Sharl continues to stare assiduously at his instruments.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax exclaims (at Ferret), "Dude! I'm still wearing PJs!" 	
			Lucea says, "so I guess this is a machinery game" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the extensive stocks of food, medical
Floyd | supplies, and spare parts for the mining colony on Covetous.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the clean, empty expanse of the docking
Floyd | bay.  It serves primarily as a buffer between the hull and the
Floyd | precious contents of the freezer room.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Engineer Ghee performing calisthenics in
Floyd | the engine room.  Presumably the machinery is operating normally.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push secu" 		
	

Floyd | The Security Station button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see your own image, which seems strangely
Floyd | unfamiliar even though it must be the view seen by others.  Behind you
Floyd | is the closed door to the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | A stern voice declares that "the security station door may not be
Floyd | opened for any reason while the ship is en route."
Floyd |
Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks (of Lucea), "Deux Ex?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The Security Station is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push bridge" 		
	

Floyd | The Bridge button lights up, and the Security Station button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Pilot Sharl assiduously studying his
Floyd | navigational instruments.  It worries you that he seems so interested
Floyd | in them, because space is supposed to be empty.  Anything interesting
Floyd | could be dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Engineer Ghee performing calisthenics in
Floyd | the engine room.  Presumably the machinery is operating normally.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The monitor in front of you plays a recording of Sharl studying his
Floyd | instruments.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push xmit" 		
	

Floyd | The Transmit button lights up to indicate that subsequent video
Floyd | playback will be transmitted to the location being monitored.  If you
Floyd | were to now press the Play button, a remote display in the engine room
Floyd | would show your most recent recording.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the engine room plays a recording of Sharl
Floyd | studying his instruments.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the engine room, Ghee says "Having fun there, Eight?"
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok that's enough of that" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push frzr" 		
	

Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore still slowly pulsating exactly
Floyd | as expected, and though this should be reassuring, it nevertheless
Floyd | gives you the free-floating yoamies.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x orevore" 		
	

Floyd | The orevore is so remarkable an animal as to strain credulity.  It's a
Floyd | 100-pound gelatinous lump with a convoluted surface, very much
Floyd | resembling a grotesquely oversized cerebrum.  It eats almost anything,
Floyd | including solid rock, and it excretes chemically-pure nodules of any
Floyd | element it ingests with an atomic number greater than 77.  For this
Floyd | reason it is the most prized possession of every mining colony that
Floyd | can manage to acquire one.  The orevore goes dormant at temperatures
Floyd | below 23 degrees, which is why the freezer room is so important.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax exclaims, "Speaking of which, I should probably put on 'real' clothes so that I can take my kid to his party. Have fun playing!" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push brdge" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push bridge" 		
	

Floyd | The Bridge button lights up, and the Freezer Room button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Pilot Sharl assiduously studying his
Floyd | navigational instruments.  It worries you that he seems so interested
Floyd | in them, because space is supposed to be empty.  Anything interesting
Floyd | could be dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push okay" 		
	

Floyd | As you press the OKAY button, the noise gets even louder, and you
Floyd | instinctively draw back your hand, wondering what you've done wrong.
Floyd | Along with the sound of the Onboard Emergency Oscillator, you hear a
Floyd | serious voice say "Warning!  Shielding is offline.  Alert!  There is a
Floyd | hull breach on the bridge.  Please remain seated as pressure suits are
Floyd | automatically deployed."
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl suddenly collapse.  His pressure suit
Floyd | flies across the bridge towards a newly-created hole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x sharl" 		
	

Floyd | You silently urge Sharl to regain consciousness.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl slumped over his instruments,
Floyd | unmoving.  His pressure suit is wedged into a hole in the wall in
Floyd | front of him.
Floyd |
Floyd | A pressure suit falls heavily from the ceiling, landing right next to
Floyd | your chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear suit" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the pressure suit)
Floyd | You lean over the side of your chair and drag the pressure suit into
Floyd | your lap.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's easily as heavy as it looks, with its recirculating air filters,
Floyd | automated thermal regulators, waste handling units, and integrated
Floyd | speakers.  If there's a lightweight version of all this paraphernalia,
Floyd | it must be more expensive than the heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | You put on the pressure suit despite your misgivings about its
Floyd | comfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | A satisfied voice says "Air pressure on the bridge has stabilized at
Floyd | zero point three atmospheres."
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows Pilot Sharl turning slowly toward the camera.  He's
Floyd | all right!  Except... Except that he shouldn't be all right.  With a
Floyd | sizable fragment of rock jutting out of a gaping wound in his skull,
Floyd | he shouldn't be all right at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl stagger unnaturally towards the door
Floyd | to the cargo bay.  His eyes stare vacantly, his mouth hangs slack, and
Floyd | he holds his arms stiffly in front of him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "x sharl" 		
	

Floyd | He couldn't possibly have survived an injury like that, but he's still
Floyd | walking around.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the cargo bay opening
Floyd | automatically as Sharl lurches through.  His pressure suit plugs a
Floyd | hole in the hull.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "so, like, we could have locked the door there to keep him from going through" 	
			inky says, "or we might prefer him to be out in the other room to attack the pirates when they come in" 	
			inky says, "actually, I'm going to reset a move or two" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky clears the save counter. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear suit" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the pressure suit)
Floyd | You lean over the side of your chair and drag the pressure suit into
Floyd | your lap.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's easily as heavy as it looks, with its recirculating air filters,
Floyd | automated thermal regulators, waste handling units, and integrated
Floyd | speakers.  If there's a lightweight version of all this paraphernalia,
Floyd | it must be more expensive than the heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | You put on the pressure suit despite your misgivings about its
Floyd | comfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | A satisfied voice says "Air pressure on the bridge has stabilized at
Floyd | zero point three atmospheres."
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows Pilot Sharl turning slowly toward the camera.  He's
Floyd | all right!  Except... Except that he shouldn't be all right.  With a
Floyd | sizable fragment of rock jutting out of a gaping wound in his skull,
Floyd | he shouldn't be all right at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl stagger unnaturally towards the door
Floyd | to the cargo bay.  His eyes stare vacantly, his mouth hangs slack, and
Floyd | he holds his arms stiffly in front of him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "since I assume we'll want to restore to there-ish" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the cargo bay opening
Floyd | automatically as Sharl lurches through.  His pressure suit plugs a
Floyd | hole in the hull.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push docking" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the clean, empty expanse of the docking
Floyd | bay.  It serves primarily as a buffer between the hull and the
Floyd | precious contents of the freezer room.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the cargo bay, the engine
Floyd | room, and the freezer room open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, there's probably some way to get him into the docking bay to greet the pirates immediately" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push security" 		
	

Floyd | (the Security Station button)
Floyd | The Security Station button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see your own image, which seems strangely
Floyd | unfamiliar even though it must be the view seen by others.  Behind you
Floyd | is the closed door to the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The Security Station is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Security Station button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl clawing at your door, moaning
Floyd | "Brains!  Braaaaaaaaaains!" and other less intelligible noises.  How
Floyd | ironic it is that the fellow who wants you for your brains is a
Floyd | walking corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nate arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the bridge and the docking bay
Floyd | open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows two persons in the cargo bay who are completely
Floyd | unknown to you.  That they wear shabby spacesuits without
Floyd | organizational insignia, however, suggests only one likely explanation
Floyd | for their unexpected presence on your vessel.  These men must be
Floyd | pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate coming through the door to the cargo bay from the docking bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the two pirates suddenly faced by a
Floyd | ravening Sharl who charges them with a bellowing call for
Floyd | "Braaaains!".  They both somehow remember to fire their weapons, and
Floyd | blast several holes straight through their attacker.  Sharl continues
Floyd | his advance undaunted.
Floyd |
Floyd | An insistent voice says "Alert!  The freezer room cooling systems are
Floyd | no longer functional.  This is a critical repair item which supersedes
Floyd | all non-critical priorities."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the bridge and the docking bay
Floyd | open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl knock down the dirt-covered pirate,
Floyd | who is so stunned that he scarcely resists.  As Sharl gnaws on his
Floyd | victim's skull, the larger pirate backs away from the gruesome scene,
Floyd | no longer trusting in the efficacy of his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | A quick glance at the Chiller Thermostat shows the temperature of the
Floyd | freezer room to be about 40 degrees and rising.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky says, "presumably I could lock the zombies inside the room here" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes three clanging sounds in rapid succession,
Floyd | indicating that the cargo bay is secure.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate discovering an extensible
Floyd | support beam in the cargo, which he lifts with great effort.  He then
Floyd | swings it at Sharl and completely decapitates your unfortunate
Floyd | colleague.  The twice-dead pilot's body immediately collapses.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I guess this'll just mean the pirates get away with the orevore" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate bending down to check the
Floyd | vitals of his fallen comrade.  As he does so, the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | abruptly reaches up to enfold him in a deadly embrace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate munching on the
Floyd | burly pirate's ample forehead.  The beefy buccaneer ceases his
Floyd | struggles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see two pirates clambering to their feet amid
Floyd | the stacks of supplies.  Both bear similarly bloody head wounds, and
Floyd | move in the same ungainly manner.  To all appearances save animation,
Floyd | both are recently deceased.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate taking turns bouncing off the door to the docking bay,
Floyd | endlessly repeating the "Brains!" refrain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push docking bay" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the nervous-looking pirate awaiting his
Floyd | fate with a great deal of obvious anxiety.
Floyd |
Floyd | The image of Ghee's crushed corpse bears silent testimony to the
Floyd | violence of the attack upon your ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push frzr" 		
	

Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain struggling to load the
Floyd | orevore onto his hoversled.  He seems determined to accomplish this
Floyd | task unaided, however long it might take.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows the pirate captain spraying the orevore with some
Floyd | sort of compressed gas, presumably to cool it down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher asks, "but why? they're locked inside the cargo bay, right?" 	
			Ellison asks, "if the temperature is high enough in the freezer, will the orevore kill anybody?" 	
			inky says, "right now the two zombie pirates are in the cargo bay, the captain is in the freezer room, and the captain's buddy is in the docking bay" 	
			inky says, "oh yeah, we have the temperature knobs" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn heat" 		
	

Floyd | The Ship Thermostat may be set to any number between 0 and 100.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows the pirate captain spraying the orevore with some
Floyd | sort of compressed gas, presumably to cool it down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "set heat to 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows the pirate captain spraying the orevore with some
Floyd | sort of compressed gas, presumably to cool it down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows the pirate captain spraying the orevore with some
Floyd | sort of compressed gas, presumably to cool it down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x thermostat" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the Ship Thermostat or the Chiller Thermostat?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x chiller" 		
	

Floyd | (the cooling system)
Floyd | The cooling system of the freezer room includes a visible chiller, but
Floyd | is largely composed of pipes and pumps hidden within the bulkheads.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain discovering the right
Floyd | combination of positioning, leverage, and brute force to load the
Floyd | orevore onto his hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows the pirate captain spraying the orevore with some
Floyd | sort of compressed gas, presumably to cool it down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x chiller thermostat" 		
	

Floyd | The Chiller Thermostat is set at 0 degrees, but a current freezer room
Floyd | temperature of 100 degrees is indicated.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being pushed out of the freezer
Floyd | room on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push docking bay" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Freezer Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being hurriedly pushed out of
Floyd | the ship on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button starts blinking and buzzing again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The orevore has been stolen ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "there is some way to make the orevore heat up" 	
			inky says, "I don't remember what happens but I assume it's funny" 	
			inky says, "anyway, so just shutting off the pirates from the zombies doesn't help us much, the pirates just escape" 	
			inky says, "so presumably we need to make the pirates and zombies destroy each other" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "set chiller thermostat to 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Chiller Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | A satisfied voice says "Air pressure on the bridge has stabilized at
Floyd | zero point three atmospheres."
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows Pilot Sharl turning slowly toward the camera.  He's
Floyd | all right!  Except... Except that he shouldn't be all right.  With a
Floyd | sizable fragment of rock jutting out of a gaping wound in his skull,
Floyd | he shouldn't be all right at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl stagger unnaturally towards the door
Floyd | to the cargo bay.  His eyes stare vacantly, his mouth hangs slack, and
Floyd | he holds his arms stiffly in front of him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "set ship thermostat to 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the cargo bay opening
Floyd | automatically as Sharl lurches through.  His pressure suit plugs a
Floyd | hole in the hull.
Floyd |
Floyd | The ship's powerful engines quickly heat the crew areas.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear suit" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the pressure suit)
Floyd | You lean over the side of your chair and drag the pressure suit into
Floyd | your lap.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's easily as heavy as it looks, with its recirculating air filters,
Floyd | automated thermal regulators, waste handling units, and integrated
Floyd | speakers.  If there's a lightweight version of all this paraphernalia,
Floyd | it must be more expensive than the heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | You put on the pressure suit despite your misgivings about its
Floyd | comfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the abandoned bridge.  Sharl's instruments
Floyd | continue their flickering in his absence.  His pressure suit plugs a
Floyd | hole in the hull.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky says, "another idea is to try locking the zombie in the bridge" 	
			inky says, "and not let him into the cargo bay to run into the two pirates at all" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push freezer" 		
	

Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore starting to pulse in a less
Floyd | than relaxing fashion.  As it recovers from its slumber it begins
Floyd | exploring the environment.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ah here" 	
			inky says, "the orevore has woken up because we set the thermostat to high" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x orevore" 		
	

Floyd | The orevore is so remarkable an animal as to strain credulity.  It's a
Floyd | 100-pound gelatinous lump with a convoluted surface, very much
Floyd | resembling a grotesquely oversized cerebrum.  It eats almost anything,
Floyd | including solid rock, and it excretes chemically-pure nodules of any
Floyd | element it ingests with an atomic number greater than 77.  For this
Floyd | reason it is the most prized possession of every mining colony that
Floyd | can manage to acquire one.  The orevore goes dormant at temperatures
Floyd | below 23 degrees, which is why the freezer room is so important.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore eating through the wall between
Floyd | the freezer room and the engine room.  This doesn't bode well for the
Floyd | highly important equipment located in the latter.  The orevore is
Floyd | probably uninterested in the alternate uses and functions of its food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "...and orevores can eat anything, of course" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engine" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Freezer Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Engineer Ghee rushing through the doorway
Floyd | to the docking bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "actually, let's view this first:" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push docking" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Freezer Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee rushing across the docking bay just as
Floyd | the hatch suddenly explodes inward, filling the bay with debris and
Floyd | smoke.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Smoke clears from the docking bay, efficiently filtered by the ship's
Floyd | air handlers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows four persons in the docking bay who are completely
Floyd | unknown to you.  That they wear shabby spacesuits without
Floyd | organizational insignia, however, suggests only one likely explanation
Floyd | for their unexpected presence on your vessel.  These men must be
Floyd | pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see them searching the debris with dissolvers
Floyd | drawn.   The bearded one cruelly kicks at the lifeless body of poor
Floyd | Ghee.
Floyd |
Floyd | The image of Ghee's crushed corpse bears silent testimony to the
Floyd | violence of the attack upon your ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A perplexed voice begins rattling off a lengthy list of systems that
Floyd | all require emergency repairs.
Floyd |
Floyd | Additional explosions soon follow, merging to a single deafening roar.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The ship has been destroyed ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "so Ghee dies because he goes running into the docking bay at the wrong time" 	
			inky says, "(then our ship exploded because the orevore ate the engines)" 	
	Lucea disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again. 		inky asks, "anyway, I think that is the basic overview of the scenario and the controls -- anyone else want to take a turn driving?" 	
			Gerynar says, "gotta get ready to go, so not I" 	
	Gerynar is swallowd up in a bubble of infra-black light and disappears. 		
	lyrearcher says, "um, perhaps" 		Ellison says, "sorry, I'm enjoying watching." 	
			inky says (to lyrearcher), "ok, go for it" 	
			inky says, "you probably want to start out with by typing 'push restore'" 	
			inky says, "to get to floyd's last savepoint, right after the pirate gets hit by a rock" 	
			lyrearcher says, "... okay then, we'll see what we shall see" 	
			inky says, "(unless you want to restore to the very beginning)" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "push restore" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd | >

		inky says, "sorry, no f first" 	
			Ferret says, "That's the pilot, btw, not a pirate :)" 	
			inky says, "er, right" 	
			inky says, "pilot, pirate, whatever" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "what is the good of recording stuff?" 	
			inky says, "good question!" 	
	lyrearcher says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	lyrearcher says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "x" 		
	

Floyd | (the uniform)
Floyd | The uniform is emblazoned with the logo of Transport High Command and
Floyd | a tiny black pip indicating your rank of Security Officer.
Floyd |
Floyd | A satisfied voice says "Air pressure on the bridge has stabilized at
Floyd | zero point three atmospheres."
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows Pilot Sharl turning slowly toward the camera.  He's
Floyd | all right!  Except... Except that he shouldn't be all right.  With a
Floyd | sizable fragment of rock jutting out of a gaping wound in his skull,
Floyd | he shouldn't be all right at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl stagger unnaturally towards the door
Floyd | to the cargo bay.  His eyes stare vacantly, his mouth hangs slack, and
Floyd | he holds his arms stiffly in front of him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "if you want to look around the room, try l, not x" 	
			inky says, "though I guess it'll look around our room, not the monitor" 	
			inky says, "maybe try x monitor" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Your "station" is a solid metal enclosure just barely large enough to
Floyd | accommodate your chair and yourself.  On the wall in front of you are
Floyd | the many brightly-colored controls of the security console and a
Floyd | black-and-white monitor.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the cargo bay opening
Floyd | automatically as Sharl lurches through.  His pressure suit plugs a
Floyd | hole in the hull.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret says, "Everything that happens on the monitor is always visible to you, no matter what you type." 	
			inky says, "sensible enough" 	
			lyrearcher says, "okay, so what permutations have we already tried? like, where do the pirates land, where have we already put sharl" 	
			DavidW says, "(I'm here now.)" 	
			lyrearcher says, "welcome" 	
			inky says, "what we've seen so far is the pirates always connect to the docking bay, and ghee runs in and is killed by the explosion as they break in" 	
			inky says, "then the captain goes into the freezer room and leaves his buddy in the docking bay, and the two other pirates go into the cargo room" 	
			DavidW asks, "We have clarified butter as a crewthing?" 	
			inky says, "where sharl has walked in and attacks them" 	
			inky says, "since you've got a lock button, you could try to lock people in rooms so some of those things can't happen" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "and where is ghee?" 	
			Ferret says, "Revised-Orthography Franconymics are popular in whatever century this is." 	
			inky says, "he's in engineering" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "okay. can we lock him in there and then let him out at an opportune time?" 	
			inky says, "sure!" 	
			inky says, "you need to push the button for engineering, and then push the lock button" 	
			lyrearcher says, "okay." 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee disentangling himself from the
Floyd | machinery and stumbling backwards.
Floyd |
Floyd | Maybe it's just stress, but you're starting to feel somewhat unwell.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh, you should also put on your suit at some point, since the hull got breached or something" 	
			DavidW asks, "I guess this game is like Suspended, where you control distant events from a location you yourself don't ever leave?" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "put on suit" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the pressure suit)
Floyd | You lean over the side of your chair and drag the pressure suit into
Floyd | your lap.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's easily as heavy as it looks, with its recirculating air filters,
Floyd | automated thermal regulators, waste handling units, and integrated
Floyd | speakers.  If there's a lightweight version of all this paraphernalia,
Floyd | it must be more expensive than the heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | You put on the pressure suit despite your misgivings about its
Floyd | comfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee working his hands into his gloves.
Floyd | You're fairly certain that he has only the usual number of fingers.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I believe so" 	
			inky says, "I don't remember it well enough to know if there is a twist ending where you leave the room" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The engine room is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee finally sealing up his pressure suit.
Floyd | He uses some colorful metaphors as he works the latches on his helmet.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "but at least the majority of the game is like this" 	
			Ferret says, "Instead of Suspended, it's more like Incarcerated For Your Protection" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "okay, so... i could heat up the freezer room, but would that definitely lead to the death of the engine room?" 	
			inky says, "well, if you heat it up for long enough the orevore will wake up, and then a few turns after that it'll eat its way into the engine room" 	
			inky says, "it's possible that you could heat it up for a bit and then cool it down again, or maybe you can even cool it down again after the orevore wakes up" 	
			lyrearcher says, "okay. hm." 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "turn heat 100" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to turn the Ship Thermostat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "probably turn ship thermostat to 100" 	
			Ferret says, "HEAT 100 also works" 	
			inky says, "or there's actually two thermostats, so I think it's turn chiller thermostat to 100" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "turn thermostat 100" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the Ship Thermostat or the Chiller Thermostat?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ah nice" 	
			inky says, "(the freezer room has its own thermostat)" 	
			Ferret says, "That's true" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "HEAT 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Engineer Ghee kicking at the engine room
Floyd | door.  He turns toward your camera and yells "Eight Wall, you open
Floyd | this door immediately!  And don't you dare blow us up!  Do you hear
Floyd | me, Eight?  I'm warning you!"  The thought of Ghee's disembodied
Floyd | spirit haunting your own widely dispersed molecules is briefly
Floyd | amusing.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh yeah, on some playthrough we should check out the self-destruct button" 	
			inky asks, "wait, our name is Eight?" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "that would work?" 	
			inky says, "I thought that was our rank or something" 	
			inky says (to lyrearcher), "well, it would work to blow us up" 	
			Ferret says, "Eight Wall is your name, yes." 	
			DavidW says, "Eight Wall in the Side Pocket Room" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "so does this affect the temperature everywhere or just in the ship?" 	
			inky says, "the ship thermostat affects all the rooms except the freezer" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "heat chiller 100" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that number.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "try COOL 100" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "COOL 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Chiller Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee fiddling with the circuitry behind an
Floyd | open panel.  He's probably trying to hotwire the door.  He
Floyd | periodically mutters imprecations against you and your recent lineage.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I guess it figures Ghee doesn't want to stay in there not knowing what's going on" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "and what is the good of xmit again? recording for what purpose?" 	
			inky says, "well, if you're recorded something in another room, you could (say) send it to Ghee, or to the pirates when they come in" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "but ghee is a zombie, right?" 	
			inky says, "no, that's Shari or whoever" 	
			inky says, "Ghee is the engineering guy" 	
			inky says, "(who runs into the docking bay and gets killed by the explosion, except you locked him in)" 	
			lyrearcher says, "oh, whoops. ok." 	
			lyrearcher asks, "how do I set a save point here?" 	
			inky says, "type 'push save', with no f" 	
	lyrearcher says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	lyrearcher says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "then later when you type 'push restore' it uses your most recent save" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "push okay" 		
	

Floyd | Pressing the button isn't going to make things any more okay for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			lyrearcher says, "noooo i want things to be okayyy" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the clean, empty expanse of the docking
Floyd | bay.  It serves primarily as a buffer between the hull and the
Floyd | precious contents of the freezer room.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I guess you can wait a couple turns and see if things go differently with the pirates now that ghee is locked in" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl clawing at your door, moaning
Floyd | "Brains!  Braaaaaaaaaains!" and other less intelligible noises.  How
Floyd | ironic it is that the fellow who wants you for your brains is a
Floyd | walking corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "push brdg" 		
	

Floyd | The Bridge button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the abandoned bridge.  Sharl's instruments
Floyd | continue their flickering in his absence.  His pressure suit plugs a
Floyd | hole in the hull.

		
	Nate asks, "why did Sharl become a zombie again?" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says (to Nate), "it's kind of glossed over weirdly, but a rock crashes through the hull and hits him in the brain" 	
			inky says, "so I guess it was a zombie-spore-infested rock" 	
			Nate says, "ah" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "push frzr" 		
	

Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore eating through the wall between
Floyd | the freezer room and the engine room.  This doesn't bode well for the
Floyd | highly important equipment located in the latter.  The orevore is
Floyd | probably uninterested in the alternate uses and functions of its food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A perplexed voice begins rattling off a lengthy list of systems that
Floyd | all require emergency repairs.
Floyd |
Floyd | Additional explosions soon follow, merging to a single deafening roar.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The ship has been destroyed ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Nate says, "what space is full of" 	
			lyrearcher says, "in the braiiiiiiin" 	
			Nate says, "insane in the zombrane" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "wait, did the pirates even land?" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "I guess you had turned up the temperature on the freezer" 	
			inky says, "so the orevore woke up before they arrived" 	
			lyrearcher says, "yes; that was intentional. i meant to cool it down before they arrived. so, that was about four turns" 	
			inky says, "oh I see" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "restore" 		
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Restore failed.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "It was wanting for you to name the restore file." 	
			DavidW says, "er waiting" 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "RESTORE cf2" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The second line is unprompted." 	
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "push frzr" 		
	

Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore still slowly pulsating exactly
Floyd | as expected, and though this should be reassuring, it nevertheless
Floyd | gives you the free-floating yoamies.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "COOL 100" 		
	

Floyd | The Chiller Thermostat is already set to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore starting to pulse in a less
Floyd | than relaxing fashion.  As it recovers from its slumber it begins
Floyd | exploring the environment.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "COOL 20" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Chiller Thermostat to 20 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore eating through the wall between
Floyd | the freezer room and the engine room.  This doesn't bode well for the
Floyd | highly important equipment located in the latter.  The orevore is
Floyd | probably uninterested in the alternate uses and functions of its food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "HEAT 10" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 10 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	lyrearcher says (to floyd), "COOL 0" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Chiller Thermostat to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A perplexed voice begins rattling off a lengthy list of systems that
Floyd | all require emergency repairs.
Floyd |
Floyd | Additional explosions soon follow, merging to a single deafening roar.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The ship has been destroyed ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher says, "ah, snap" 	
			inky says, "I guess it may not be possible to cool down the orevore once it wakes up" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "anyone else want to give it a go?" 	
			Ferret says, "It is possible, but tricky." 	
			inky says, "well, I want to see what happens if we don't wake it up and let the pirates land with ghee locked inside" 	
			lyrearcher says, "right; I assume I just got the timing wrong, and it probably would've been easier if I had not heated it up as much" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher says, "go for it" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "chiller 0" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "chill 0" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cool 0" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Chiller Thermostat to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the clean, empty expanse of the docking
Floyd | bay.  It serves primarily as a buffer between the hull and the
Floyd | precious contents of the freezer room.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee rushing across the docking bay just as
Floyd | the hatch suddenly explodes inward, filling the bay with debris and
Floyd | smoke.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hey wait" 	
			lyrearcher says, "try "COOL 0"" 	
			inky says, "I guess he managed to hot-wire the door too soon" 	
			inky says, "ok, I'm going to try locking him in later" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore "cf1"" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to restore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear suit" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the pressure suit)
Floyd | You lean over the side of your chair and drag the pressure suit into
Floyd | your lap.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's easily as heavy as it looks, with its recirculating air filters,
Floyd | automated thermal regulators, waste handling units, and integrated
Floyd | speakers.  If there's a lightweight version of all this paraphernalia,
Floyd | it must be more expensive than the heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | You put on the pressure suit despite your misgivings about its
Floyd | comfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | A satisfied voice says "Air pressure on the bridge has stabilized at
Floyd | zero point three atmospheres."
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows Pilot Sharl turning slowly toward the camera.  He's
Floyd | all right!  Except... Except that he shouldn't be all right.  With a
Floyd | sizable fragment of rock jutting out of a gaping wound in his skull,
Floyd | he shouldn't be all right at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl stagger unnaturally towards the door
Floyd | to the cargo bay.  His eyes stare vacantly, his mouth hangs slack, and
Floyd | he holds his arms stiffly in front of him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x docking" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button is an unlit translucent blue button.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the cargo bay opening
Floyd | automatically as Sharl lurches through.  His pressure suit plugs a
Floyd | hole in the hull.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push docking" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the clean, empty expanse of the docking
Floyd | bay.  It serves primarily as a buffer between the hull and the
Floyd | precious contents of the freezer room.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee rushing across the docking bay just as
Floyd | the hatch suddenly explodes inward, filling the bay with debris and
Floyd | smoke.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, let's see" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engineering" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engines" 		
	

Floyd | It sounds like you need to lay off the expired nutricubes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engine" 		
	

Floyd | (the Engine Room button)
Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Engineer Ghee rushing through the doorway
Floyd | to the docking bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "grah" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engines" 		
	

Floyd | It sounds like you need to lay off the expired nutricubes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee finally sealing up his pressure suit.
Floyd | He uses some colorful metaphors as he works the latches on his helmet.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The engine room is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Engineer Ghee kicking at the engine room
Floyd | door.  He turns toward your camera and yells "Eight Wall, you open
Floyd | this door immediately!  And don't you dare blow us up!  Do you hear
Floyd | me, Eight?  I'm warning you!"  The thought of Ghee's disembodied
Floyd | spirit haunting your own widely dispersed molecules is briefly
Floyd | amusing.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the clean, empty expanse of the docking
Floyd | bay.  It serves primarily as a buffer between the hull and the
Floyd | precious contents of the freezer room.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, maybe they don't break in if he's locked inside" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee fiddling with the circuitry behind an
Floyd | open panel.  He's probably trying to hotwire the door.  He
Floyd | periodically mutters imprecations against you and your recent lineage.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the docking bay open for a few
Floyd | seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee exclaiming in triumph as the door
Floyd | finally opens.  He rushes through to the docking bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "poor guy" 	
			lyrearcher says, "nrrghh" 	
			inky says, "ok, the other idea I had was locking the zombie in the bridge right at the beginning" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher says, "can you record the future and then play it to ghee.. :)" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The bridge is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | A satisfied voice says "Air pressure on the bridge has stabilized at
Floyd | zero point three atmospheres."
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows Pilot Sharl turning slowly toward the camera.  He's
Floyd | all right!  Except... Except that he shouldn't be all right.  With a
Floyd | sizable fragment of rock jutting out of a gaping wound in his skull,
Floyd | he shouldn't be all right at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl stagger unnaturally towards the door
Floyd | to the cargo bay.  His eyes stare vacantly, his mouth hangs slack, and
Floyd | he holds his arms stiffly in front of him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear suit" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the pressure suit)
Floyd | You lean over the side of your chair and drag the pressure suit into
Floyd | your lap.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's easily as heavy as it looks, with its recirculating air filters,
Floyd | automated thermal regulators, waste handling units, and integrated
Floyd | speakers.  If there's a lightweight version of all this paraphernalia,
Floyd | it must be more expensive than the heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | You put on the pressure suit despite your misgivings about its
Floyd | comfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl pounding ferociously on the door to
Floyd | the cargo bay.  He sounds like a desperate wild animal, howling in his
Floyd | cage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha, sucker" 	
			lyrearcher says, "actually... you could probably record the zombie and then play it to ghee" 	
			inky says, "that's a good idea" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee working his hands into his gloves.
Floyd | You're fairly certain that he has only the usual number of fingers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push xmit" 		
	

Floyd | The Transmit button goes dark, indicating that video playback will be
Floyd | displayed locally.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee finally sealing up his pressure suit.
Floyd | He uses some colorful metaphors as he works the latches on his helmet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the engine room plays a recording of Sharl
Floyd | trapped on the bridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee standing motionless as he watches the
Floyd | playback for several seconds.  Then he begins rushing about the engine
Floyd | room, gathering every tool and gadget he can lay his hands on.  These
Floyd | he adds to the heap of technology on his workbench.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, that looks like we did something good" 	
			Ferret says, "Yay" 	
			lyrearcher exclaims, "yay!" 	
			inky says, "I assume he is building an anti-zombie-o-matic" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher says, "it distracts the zombies by shooting brains at them" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the hatch suddenly exploding inward,
Floyd | filling the bay with debris and smoke.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret says, "Finding ammo is the tricky part." 	
			inky says, "babies" 	
			lyrearcher says, "so, maybe now xmit of the dock to engn" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Smoke clears from the docking bay, efficiently filtered by the ship's
Floyd | air handlers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows four persons in the docking bay who are completely
Floyd | unknown to you.  That they wear shabby spacesuits without
Floyd | organizational insignia, however, suggests only one likely explanation
Floyd | for their unexpected presence on your vessel.  These men must be
Floyd | pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can only watch the monitor helplessly as the bearded pirate fires
Floyd | his dissolver through the open door into the engine room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see them searching the debris with dissolvers
Floyd | drawn.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oops" 	
			inky says, "ok, so I should have locked Ghee's door" 	
			inky says, "since I guess a pirate just shot him" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee lying dead on the floor of the engine
Floyd | room, with a ghastly dissolver burn on his chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "poor guy" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The engine room is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee creating some complicated contraption
Floyd | on his workbench.  He frequently glances nervously at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | Smoke clears from the docking bay, efficiently filtered by the ship's
Floyd | air handlers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows four persons in the docking bay who are completely
Floyd | unknown to you.  That they wear shabby spacesuits without
Floyd | organizational insignia, however, suggests only one likely explanation
Floyd | for their unexpected presence on your vessel.  These men must be
Floyd | pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see them searching the debris with dissolvers
Floyd | drawn.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the cargo bay door automatically opening as
Floyd | the burly pirate approaches.  Noting this, the bearded pirate barks
Floyd | "Meat!  You and Filthy go plunder the cargo.  We'll divvy the booty
Floyd | later."  Quickly obeying, the dirt-covered pirate follows the burly
Floyd | pirate through the open door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee creating some complicated contraption
Floyd | on his workbench.  He frequently glances nervously at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | An insistent voice says "Alert!  The freezer room cooling systems are
Floyd | no longer functional.  This is a critical repair item which supersedes
Floyd | all non-critical priorities."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the engine room plays a recording of pirates in
Floyd | the docking bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the engine room, Ghee says "We'll handle it."
Floyd |
Floyd | A quick glance at the Chiller Thermostat shows the temperature of the
Floyd | freezer room to be about 40 degrees and rising.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I guess the anti-zombie-o-matic also handles pirates" 	
			inky asks, "speaking of pirates, what are they up to in the cargo bay?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Filthy and Meat searching through the
Floyd | supplies in a desultory fashion.  They don't seem to be very satisfied
Floyd | with the selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher asks, "um, won't the animalwhatsit head straight toward ghee?" 	
			inky says, "the orevore? yeah, probably" 	
			inky says, "but the pirates broke the chiller thermometer when they cut through the wall" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "so shouldn't we cool it down?" 	
			lyrearcher says, "ah nsaps." 	
			inky says, "I guess we can try the other thermometer" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 0" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher asks, "and then kill ghee?" 	
			lyrearcher says, "also it may be a good idea to keep ghee update with what is going on in dock" 	
			inky says, "I did play the pirates thing and he said "we'll handle it"" 	
			inky says, "so I guess he thinks he has it under control" 	
			inky says, "though I don't know if he knows they're stealing the orevore" 	
			inky asks, "ok, so should I let the zombie out of the bridge to attack these pirates, or should I let them keep going?" 	
			lyrearcher says, "I vote for saving and then letting the zombie out" 	
			inky says, "okey doke" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm still unclear what we've figured out so far." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "well" 	
			inky says, "we've figured out that if we show a picture of the zombie to the engineer, he starts building something" 	
			inky says, "we've figured out that if the zombie is in here when the two pirates come in, they kill him but he turns them into zombies" 	
			inky says, "and then they go back and kill the nervous pirate, and then (somehow) we end up with three zombies and they eat the orevore" 	
			inky says, "so probably they turn the captain into a zombie but he kills one of them" 	
			inky says, "so that might happen again if I let the zombie into the room now, or something different might happen" 	
			inky says, "let's find out!" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push bridge" 		
	

Floyd | (the Bridge button)
Floyd | The Bridge button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl pounding ferociously on the door to
Floyd | the cargo bay.  He sounds like a desperate wild animal, howling in his
Floyd | cage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The bridge is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the cargo bay open for a few
Floyd | seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl lurching through the open door to the
Floyd | cargo bay.  His pressure suit plugs a hole in the hull.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A perplexed voice begins rattling off a lengthy list of systems that
Floyd | all require emergency repairs.
Floyd |
Floyd | Additional explosions soon follow, merging to a single deafening roar.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The ship has been destroyed ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. I think I'll keep watching, since I'm still missing basic info." 	
			inky says, "aw dang" 	
			inky says, "I guess the orevore woke up already" 	
			inky says (to DavidW), "oh, and we found out if the orevore gets too hot, it wakes up and burrows into the engine room and blows up the ship" 	
			lyrearcher says, "hmmm... so.. perhaps we can do it without waking the orevore up" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher says, "like, just work with ghee and sharl" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The engine room is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cool 0" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Chiller Thermostat to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 0" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the clean, empty expanse of the docking
Floyd | bay.  It serves primarily as a buffer between the hull and the
Floyd | precious contents of the freezer room.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee rushing across the docking bay just as
Floyd | the hatch suddenly explodes inward, filling the bay with debris and
Floyd | smoke.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can hear something just outside your door.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A perplexed voice begins rattling off a lengthy list of systems that
Floyd | all require emergency repairs.
Floyd |
Floyd | Additional explosions soon follow, merging to a single deafening roar.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The ship has been destroyed ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oops, wait" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The engine room is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee creating some complicated contraption
Floyd | on his workbench.  He frequently glances nervously at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 0" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cool 0" 		
	

Floyd | The Chiller Thermostat is already set to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok maybe this'll work" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x frzr" 		
	

Floyd | The Freezer Room button is an unlit translucent blue button.
Floyd |
Floyd | An insistent voice says "Alert!  The freezer room cooling systems are
Floyd | no longer functional.  This is a critical repair item which supersedes
Floyd | all non-critical priorities."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push frzr" 		
	

Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore still slowly pulsating exactly
Floyd | as expected, and though this should be reassuring, it nevertheless
Floyd | gives you the free-floating yoamies.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok maybe it's ok now" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Freezer Room button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows two persons in the cargo bay who are completely
Floyd | unknown to you.  That they wear shabby spacesuits without
Floyd | organizational insignia, however, suggests only one likely explanation
Floyd | for their unexpected presence on your vessel.  These men must be
Floyd | pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate and the burly
Floyd | pirate searching through the supplies in a desultory fashion.  They
Floyd | don't seem to be very satisfied with the selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push bridge" 		
	

Floyd | (the Bridge button)
Floyd | The Bridge button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl pounding ferociously on the door to
Floyd | the cargo bay.  He sounds like a desperate wild animal, howling in his
Floyd | cage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the cargo bay open for a few
Floyd | seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl lurching through the open door to the
Floyd | cargo bay.  His pressure suit plugs a hole in the hull.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl knock down the dirt-covered pirate,
Floyd | who is so stunned that he scarcely resists.  As Sharl gnaws on his
Floyd | victim's skull, the larger pirate backs away from the gruesome scene,
Floyd | no longer trusting in the efficacy of his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, yeah, so I guess letting him out turns them into zombies, just like before" 	
			inky says, "maybe Ghee will be able to deal with them, though" 	
			lyrearcher says, "okay, but as long as they can't get to the animalwhatsit, it's okay. That too." 	
			inky says, "yeah, the problem is the pirate captain has a blowtorch that he cuts through the wall with right off" 	
			inky says, "unless we could stop that, I dunno" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the bearded pirate slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain opening a hole in the
Floyd | wall with his cutmore.  As he peers into the freezer room, he says
Floyd | "Arr!  We've found the beastie!  Puppet, fetch the hoversled!"
Floyd | Through the hatch, Puppet exits the ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain standing around looking
Floyd | as gruff as possible.  He taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet entering the docking bay with a
Floyd | hoversled just as the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate enter
Floyd | with blood in their eyes and "Brains!" on their lips.  As the pirate
Floyd | captain takes command of the hoversled and pushes it towards the
Floyd | freezer room, he says "Hold fast, me hearty!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet frantically firing his dissolver,
Floyd | but this does not prevent the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | from knocking him to the ground and fighting over his corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "does Ghee have a suit?" 	
			Ferret says, "Yes, he's fine" 	
			inky says, "yeah, he struggles into it the same time we do" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push freeze" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push freezer" 		
	

Floyd | (the Freezer Room button)
Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain struggling to load the
Floyd | orevore onto his hoversled.  He seems determined to accomplish this
Floyd | task unaided, however long it might take.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see three monstrous marauders suffer
Floyd | simultaneous paroxysms of hunger as they enter the freezer room and
Floyd | spot the orevore.  "BRAINS!" they cry, as they tear through the pirate
Floyd | captain to get at the creature.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see three zombie pirates messily devouring the
Floyd | orevore in an orgy of engorgement.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The orevore has been eaten ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "dang" 	
			inky says, "ok, so I guess they tear him apart" 	
			inky says, "ok, I'm going to restore and keep the zombie locked up longer" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The engine room is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee creating some complicated contraption
Floyd | on his workbench.  He frequently glances nervously at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 0" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cool 0" 		
	

Floyd | The Chiller Thermostat is already set to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows two persons in the docking bay who are completely
Floyd | unknown to you.  That they wear shabby spacesuits without
Floyd | organizational insignia, however, suggests only one likely explanation
Floyd | for their unexpected presence on your vessel.  These men must be
Floyd | pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the bearded pirate sizing up the freezer
Floyd | room door.  He sagaciously determines that the adjacent wall is not as
Floyd | formidably reinforced, and starts sawing into the wall with his
Floyd | cutmore.  "Keep a sharp lookout, Puppet", he adds as an afterthought.
Floyd | "Aye, Captain", the nervous-looking pirate replies.  Almost
Floyd | immediately, a plume of vapor erupts from the area being perforated.
Floyd |
Floyd | An insistent voice says "Alert!  The freezer room cooling systems are
Floyd | no longer functional.  This is a critical repair item which supersedes
Floyd | all non-critical priorities."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cutmore" 		
	

Floyd | The cutmore is a portable power saw capable of slicing through almost
Floyd | anything with varying degrees of effort.  It is particularly favored
Floyd | by those who desire access to something which other persons have
Floyd | attempted to prevent them from accessing.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "So the game ends if the orevore is eaten/destroyed/stolen, I assume?" 	
			Ellison says, "I think we should heat up the room before the zombies get there. the timing is probably tricky, though." 	
			lyrearcher says, "I don't think we need to turn anyone into zombies" 	
			inky says, "oh, right, cutmore is an improvement on a cutlass" 	
			inky says (to DavidW), "yeah" 	
			lyrearcher says, "iI think we can just keep them locked in" 	
			inky asks (of Ellison), "oh, so the orevore eats the zombies?" 	
			inky says, "yeah, that could work" 	
			lyrearcher asks, "I mean, all we really need to deal with is the one pirate guy, right?" 	
			inky says, "hmm, I'm not sure" 	
			inky says, "I guess another thing we didn't try is locking the pirates in the cargo bay" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate and the burly
Floyd | pirate searching through the supplies in a desultory fashion.  They
Floyd | don't seem to be very satisfied with the selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x dirt" 		
	

Floyd | From his appearance, one might conclude that his vessel is powered by
Floyd | coal, or perhaps recycled biological waste.  It's not clear that he
Floyd | has any familiarity with modern sanitation.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x burly" 		
	

Floyd | From the way he ducks under the ceiling, he appears to be nearly seven
Floyd | feet tall, and more than proportionately wide.  The dissolver held in
Floyd | his massive hand only extends the reach of his destructive power.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes three clanging sounds in rapid succession,
Floyd | indicating that the cargo bay is secure.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the bridge and the docking bay
Floyd | open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the two pirates suddenly faced by a
Floyd | ravening Sharl who charges them with a bellowing call for
Floyd | "Braaaains!".  They both somehow remember to fire their weapons, and
Floyd | blast several holes straight through their attacker.  Sharl continues
Floyd | his advance undaunted.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oops" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push docking" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the cargo bay and the engine
Floyd | room open for a few seconds.  The freezer room door must be jammed.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can only watch the monitor helplessly as the pirate captain fires
Floyd | his dissolver through the open door into the engine room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain opening a hole in the
Floyd | wall with his cutmore.  As he peers into the freezer room, he says
Floyd | "Arr!  We've found the beastie!  Puppet, fetch the hoversled!"
Floyd | Through the hatch, Puppet exits the ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain standing around looking
Floyd | as gruff as possible.  He taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet entering the docking bay with a
Floyd | hoversled.  As the pirate captain takes command of the hoversled and
Floyd | pushes it towards the freezer room, he says "Hold fast, me hearty!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet awaiting his fate with a great deal
Floyd | of obvious anxiety.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate and the burly
Floyd | pirate searching through the supplies in a desultory fashion.  They
Floyd | don't seem to be very satisfied with the selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet awaiting his fate with a great deal
Floyd | of obvious anxiety.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being pushed into the docking
Floyd | bay on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being hurriedly pushed out of
Floyd | the ship on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button starts blinking and buzzing again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The orevore has been stolen ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, I can't figure out what those other guys do" 	
			DavidW asks, "What does the Okay button do?" 	
			lyrearcher says, "we didn't involve ghee at all though" 	
			inky says, "I believe part of our job is to check on the orevore at intervals" 	
			inky says, "so we have to hit the okay button every so often to show that we did" 	
			lyrearcher says, "I think the other guys are irrelevant" 	
			inky says, "I'm not sure if it has a role in the puzzle or not" 	
			inky says, "it kinda seems like it, but that is lame" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher says, "it's hard to say. Though.. I do think involving Ghee would be helpful, like, by showing him what is going on" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The engine room is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee creating some complicated contraption
Floyd | on his workbench.  He frequently glances nervously at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | Smoke clears from the docking bay, efficiently filtered by the ship's
Floyd | air handlers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows four persons in the docking bay who are completely
Floyd | unknown to you.  That they wear shabby spacesuits without
Floyd | organizational insignia, however, suggests only one likely explanation
Floyd | for their unexpected presence on your vessel.  These men must be
Floyd | pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see them searching the debris with dissolvers
Floyd | drawn.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Is it like saying 'kweepa'?" 	
			inky says (to lyrearcher), "well, check this out" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the cargo bay door automatically opening as
Floyd | the burly pirate approaches.  Noting this, the bearded pirate barks
Floyd | "Meat!  You and Filthy go plunder the cargo.  We'll divvy the booty
Floyd | later."  Quickly obeying, the dirt-covered pirate follows the burly
Floyd | pirate through the open door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee creating some complicated contraption
Floyd | on his workbench.  He frequently glances nervously at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | An insistent voice says "Alert!  The freezer room cooling systems are
Floyd | no longer functional.  This is a critical repair item which supersedes
Floyd | all non-critical priorities."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the engine room plays a recording of pirates in
Floyd | the docking bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the engine room, Ghee says "I'm working on it, okay?"
Floyd |
Floyd | A quick glance at the Chiller Thermostat shows the temperature of the
Floyd | freezer room to be about 40 degrees and rising.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher says, "I.e. by showing him what is happening the Orevorewhatsit and the main pirate" 	
			inky says, "see, he doesn't seem to care" 	
			lyrearcher says, "Shit, chiller themostat" 	
			Ellison says, "if the main pirate is not zombie-fied, he'll spray the orevore with that chilling stuff while he's trying to move it" 	
			lyrearcher says, "Hmm...true" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "cool 0" 		lyrearcher says, "I think... perhaps it's best if the orevore wakes up right as the pirate breaks through" 	
	

Floyd | The Chiller Thermostat is already set to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 0" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "that seems possible" 	
			lyrearcher says, "And I recall that the orevore takes about 4 turns to wake up and eat the ship's hardware" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "ship 100" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "f push dock" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the bearded pirate slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A perplexed voice begins rattling off a lengthy list of systems that
Floyd | all require emergency repairs.
Floyd |
Floyd | Additional explosions soon follow, merging to a single deafening roar.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The ship has been destroyed ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oops, too soon" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 0" 		
	

Floyd | The Ship Thermostat is already set to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the bearded pirate slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A perplexed voice begins rattling off a lengthy list of systems that
Floyd | all require emergency repairs.
Floyd |
Floyd | Additional explosions soon follow, merging to a single deafening roar.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The ship has been destroyed ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "dang" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The engine room is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee creating some complicated contraption
Floyd | on his workbench.  He frequently glances nervously at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 0" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cool 0" 		
	

Floyd | The Chiller Thermostat is already set to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows two persons in the docking bay who are completely
Floyd | unknown to you.  That they wear shabby spacesuits without
Floyd | organizational insignia, however, suggests only one likely explanation
Floyd | for their unexpected presence on your vessel.  These men must be
Floyd | pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the bearded pirate sizing up the freezer
Floyd | room door.  He sagaciously determines that the adjacent wall is not as
Floyd | formidably reinforced, and starts sawing into the wall with his
Floyd | cutmore.  "Keep a sharp lookout, Puppet", he adds as an afterthought.
Floyd | "Aye, Captain", the nervous-looking pirate replies.  Almost
Floyd | immediately, a plume of vapor erupts from the area being perforated.
Floyd |
Floyd | An insistent voice says "Alert!  The freezer room cooling systems are
Floyd | no longer functional.  This is a critical repair item which supersedes
Floyd | all non-critical priorities."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ferret says (to Floyd), "WINNABLE" 		
	

Floyd | An image forms in your mind of a ghostly blue triangle with the words
Floyd | "WE SHALL SEE".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ha" 	
			Ellison says, "heh" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | An angry voice warns you that "security considerations do not permit
Floyd | the use of magical incantations aboard this ship.  This notice will
Floyd | not be repeated."
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher says, "haha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain opening a hole in the
Floyd | wall with his cutmore.  As he peers into the freezer room, he says
Floyd | "Arr!  We've found the beastie!  Puppet, fetch the hoversled!"
Floyd | Through the hatch, Puppet exits the ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push freezer" 		
	

Floyd | (the Freezer Room button)
Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore still slowly pulsating exactly
Floyd | as expected, and though this should be reassuring, it nevertheless
Floyd | gives you the free-floating yoamies.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain struggling to load the
Floyd | orevore onto his hoversled.  He seems determined to accomplish this
Floyd | task unaided, however long it might take.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows the pirate captain spraying the orevore with some
Floyd | sort of compressed gas, presumably to cool it down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, didn't quite wake it up soon enough" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Your "station" is a solid metal enclosure just barely large enough to
Floyd | accommodate your chair and yourself.  On the wall in front of you are
Floyd | the many brightly-colored controls of the security console and a
Floyd | black-and-white monitor.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push freezer" 		
	

Floyd | (the Freezer Room button)
Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore still slowly pulsating exactly
Floyd | as expected, and though this should be reassuring, it nevertheless
Floyd | gives you the free-floating yoamies.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf6" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain struggling to load the
Floyd | orevore onto his hoversled.  He seems determined to accomplish this
Floyd | task unaided, however long it might take.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows the pirate captain spraying the orevore with some
Floyd | sort of compressed gas, presumably to cool it down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "lok" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Your "station" is a solid metal enclosure just barely large enough to
Floyd | accommodate your chair and yourself.  On the wall in front of you are
Floyd | the many brightly-colored controls of the security console and a
Floyd | black-and-white monitor.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push freezer" 		
	

Floyd | (the Freezer Room button)
Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore still slowly pulsating exactly
Floyd | as expected, and though this should be reassuring, it nevertheless
Floyd | gives you the free-floating yoamies.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "chill 100" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cool 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Chiller Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore starting to pulse in a less
Floyd | than relaxing fashion.  As it recovers from its slumber it begins
Floyd | exploring the environment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ah there" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore eating through the wall between
Floyd | the freezer room and the engine room.  This doesn't bode well for the
Floyd | highly important equipment located in the latter.  The orevore is
Floyd | probably uninterested in the alternate uses and functions of its food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain opening a hole in the
Floyd | wall with his cutmore.  As he peers into the freezer room, he says
Floyd | "Arr!  We've found the beastie!  Puppet, fetch the hoversled!"
Floyd | Through the hatch, Puppet exits the ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push freezer" 		
	

Floyd | (the Freezer Room button)
Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore still slowly pulsating exactly
Floyd | as expected, and though this should be reassuring, it nevertheless
Floyd | gives you the free-floating yoamies.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "chill 100" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cool 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Chiller Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain struggling to load the
Floyd | orevore onto his hoversled.  He seems determined to accomplish this
Floyd | task unaided, however long it might take.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows the pirate captain spraying the orevore with some
Floyd | sort of compressed gas, presumably to cool it down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, still not right" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cool 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Chiller Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain opening a hole in the
Floyd | wall with his cutmore.  As he peers into the freezer room, he says
Floyd | "Arr!  We've found the beastie!  Puppet, fetch the hoversled!"
Floyd | Through the hatch, Puppet exits the ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret says, "After the freezer gets damaged, the COOL knob doesn't do anything." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push freezer" 		
	

Floyd | (the Freezer Room button)
Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore still slowly pulsating exactly
Floyd | as expected, and though this should be reassuring, it nevertheless
Floyd | gives you the free-floating yoamies.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 100" 		
	

Floyd | The Ship Thermostat is already set to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain struggling to load the
Floyd | orevore onto his hoversled.  He seems determined to accomplish this
Floyd | task unaided, however long it might take.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows the pirate captain spraying the orevore with some
Floyd | sort of compressed gas, presumably to cool it down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "so why isn't the orevore waking up? I guess I must just be timing it wrong" 	
			Ferret is unsure how much to kibbitz. 	
			inky asks, "I dunno, someone else want to take a turn messing around?" 	
			inky asks, "or should we ask Ferret for a hint?" 	
			Ferret says, "You can ask the game for a HINT, too." 	
			lyrearcher says, "since so much is based on timing... i say we ask someone or something for a hint" 	
			DavidW says, "I still don't know enough of what's going on to help. If you guys have reached wanting hints, I should go." 	
			Ferret says, "It seems to me at save cf5 you've accomplished 5 of the 10 tasks needed for victory." 	
			inky asks (of DavidW), "would you like to mess around some yourself?" 	
			DavidW says (to inky), "Not at this time. I'd have to start from scratch." 	
			inky says, "feel free to restart from the beginning if you want" 	
			DavidW says, "I don't have a definitive list of controls, NPCs, and events." 	
			inky says, "but if you'd rather play on your own, that's fine too" 	
			Ferret says, "Feelies are available at [LINK]" 	
			Ferret says, "I can also answer any questions about the controls, just to save time." 	
			Ferret asks, "Do you guys want a list of the things you've accomplished so far?" 	
			inky says, "sure, that sounds helpful and not too spoilery" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fullscore" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "score" 		Ferret says, "1. Satisfy the demands of the OKAY button to stop the automated destruct system." 	
	

Floyd | [There is no numerical score.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret says, "2. Save yourself from asphyxiation." 	
			Ferret says, "3. Protect the Engineer from danger." 	
	DavidW has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		inky says, "that ok button is so demanding" 	
			Ellison says, "heh" 	
			Ferret says, "4. Prevent the Engineer from getting himself into danger anyway." 	
			Ferret says, "5. Maintain the orevore's hibernation so that it doesn't eat the ship." 	
			Ellison asks, "what's the contraption that the engineer is working on?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret says, "A MacGuffin, to be honest." 	
			inky says, "ok, I have an idea" 	
			inky says, "I will send the zombies into the docking bay after the guy leaves to get the sled" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push bridge" 		
	

Floyd | The Bridge button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl pounding ferociously on the door to
Floyd | the cargo bay.  He sounds like a desperate wild animal, howling in his
Floyd | cage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the cargo bay open for a few
Floyd | seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl lurching through the open door to the
Floyd | cargo bay.  His pressure suit plugs a hole in the hull.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "nice idea" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl knock down the dirt-covered pirate,
Floyd | who is so stunned that he scarcely resists.  As Sharl gnaws on his
Floyd | victim's skull, the larger pirate backs away from the gruesome scene,
Floyd | no longer trusting in the efficacy of his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher asks, "what is a macguffin?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes three clanging sounds in rapid succession,
Floyd | indicating that the cargo bay is secure.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate discovering an extensible
Floyd | support beam in the cargo, which he lifts with great effort.  He then
Floyd | swings it at Sharl and completely decapitates your unfortunate
Floyd | colleague.  The twice-dead pilot's body immediately collapses.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain opening a hole in the
Floyd | wall with his cutmore.  As he peers into the freezer room, he says
Floyd | "Arr!  We've found the beastie!  Puppet, fetch the hoversled!"
Floyd | Through the hatch, Puppet exits the ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the cargo bay and the engine
Floyd | room open for a few seconds.  The freezer room door must be jammed.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can only watch the monitor helplessly as the pirate captain fires
Floyd | his dissolver through the open door into the engine room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain standing around looking
Floyd | as gruff as possible.  He taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oops, so much for that idea" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate bending down to check the
Floyd | vitals of his fallen comrade.  As he does so, the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | abruptly reaches up to enfold him in a deadly embrace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "you can also open the door from the other room, can't you?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the bridge and the docking bay
Floyd | open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate munching on the
Floyd | burly pirate's ample forehead.  The beefy buccaneer ceases his
Floyd | struggles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "yeah, let's see" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain standing around looking
Floyd | as gruff as possible.  He taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet entering the docking bay with a
Floyd | hoversled just as the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate enter
Floyd | with blood in their eyes and "Brains!" on their lips.  As the pirate
Floyd | captain takes command of the hoversled and pushes it towards the
Floyd | freezer room, he says "Hold fast, me hearty!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, a turn too soon" 	
			inky says, "or too late, I'm not sure" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet frantically firing his dissolver,
Floyd | but this does not prevent the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | from knocking him to the ground and fighting over his corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says (to lyrearcher), "I may be describing it wrong, but a macguffin is usually a meaningless collectible" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		inky says, "yeah, or a mysterious thing that drives the plot along" 	
			inky says, "like the maltese falcon is what people usually use as an example" 	
			lyrearcher says, "i see" 	
			inky says, "it has no function except that everyone wants it" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push bridge" 		
	

Floyd | The Bridge button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl pounding ferociously on the door to
Floyd | the cargo bay.  He sounds like a desperate wild animal, howling in his
Floyd | cage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the cargo bay open for a few
Floyd | seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl lurching through the open door to the
Floyd | cargo bay.  His pressure suit plugs a hole in the hull.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl knock down the dirt-covered pirate,
Floyd | who is so stunned that he scarcely resists.  As Sharl gnaws on his
Floyd | victim's skull, the larger pirate backs away from the gruesome scene,
Floyd | no longer trusting in the efficacy of his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate discovering an extensible
Floyd | support beam in the cargo, which he lifts with great effort.  He then
Floyd | swings it at Sharl and completely decapitates your unfortunate
Floyd | colleague.  The twice-dead pilot's body immediately collapses.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate bending down to check the
Floyd | vitals of his fallen comrade.  As he does so, the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | abruptly reaches up to enfold him in a deadly embrace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		lyrearcher says, "speaking of wanting... I'm going to go downstairs and fetch some food, but i'll be back shortly" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the bridge and the docking bay
Floyd | open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate munching on the
Floyd | burly pirate's ample forehead.  The beefy buccaneer ceases his
Floyd | struggles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see two pirates clambering to their feet amid
Floyd | the stacks of supplies.  Both bear similarly bloody head wounds, and
Floyd | move in the same ungainly manner.  To all appearances save animation,
Floyd | both are recently deceased.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate squeezing through the door to the docking bay at the same time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet entering the docking bay with a
Floyd | hoversled just as the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate enter
Floyd | with blood in their eyes and "Brains!" on their lips.  As the pirate
Floyd | captain takes command of the hoversled and pushes it towards the
Floyd | freezer room, he says "Hold fast, me hearty!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky says, "I can't tell if I started just a turn too late, or if things are purposely timed like that" 	
			inky says, "I think I'm going to restore back further and take it from the top" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restart" 		
	

Floyd | Are you sure you want to restart?

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button is blinking again.
Floyd |
Floyd | Its ridiculously bright yellow light makes everyone in the room appear
Floyd | to be suffering from inttermittent jaundice.  Fortunately you're the
Floyd | only one in the room, because there's no room in here for anyone else.
Floyd | The OKAY button is also buzzing, with the patented Elevated
Floyd | Responsiveness Tone guaranteed to remain irritating no matter how
Floyd | often one is forced to hear it.  Somehow the most annoying part,
Floyd | though, is that the blinking and the buzzing are slightly out of sync.
Floyd |
Floyd | Orevore Courier
Floyd | An Interactive Adventure by Brian Rapp
Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 071116 / Inform 7 build 4X60 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/11N)
Floyd |
Floyd | HELP is available.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your "station" is a solid metal enclosure just barely large enough to
Floyd | accommodate your chair and yourself.  On the wall in front of you are
Floyd | the many brightly-colored controls of the security console and a
Floyd | black-and-white monitor.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Engineer Ghee performing calisthenics in
Floyd | the engine room.  Presumably the machinery is operating normally.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push frzr" 		
	

Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore still slowly pulsating exactly
Floyd | as expected, and though this should be reassuring, it nevertheless
Floyd | gives you the free-floating yoamies.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push okay" 		
	

Floyd | As you press the OKAY button, the noise gets even louder, and you
Floyd | instinctively draw back your hand, wondering what you've done wrong.
Floyd | Along with the sound of the Onboard Emergency Oscillator, you hear a
Floyd | serious voice say "Warning!  Shielding is offline.  Alert!  There is a
Floyd | hull breach on the bridge.  Please remain seated as pressure suits are
Floyd | automatically deployed."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push bridge" 		
	

Floyd | The Bridge button lights up, and the Freezer Room button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl slumped over his instruments,
Floyd | unmoving.  His pressure suit is wedged into a hole in the wall in
Floyd | front of him.
Floyd |
Floyd | A pressure suit falls heavily from the ceiling, landing right next to
Floyd | your chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear suit" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the pressure suit)
Floyd | You lean over the side of your chair and drag the pressure suit into
Floyd | your lap.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's easily as heavy as it looks, with its recirculating air filters,
Floyd | automated thermal regulators, waste handling units, and integrated
Floyd | speakers.  If there's a lightweight version of all this paraphernalia,
Floyd | it must be more expensive than the heavy stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | You put on the pressure suit despite your misgivings about its
Floyd | comfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | A satisfied voice says "Air pressure on the bridge has stabilized at
Floyd | zero point three atmospheres."
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows Pilot Sharl turning slowly toward the camera.  He's
Floyd | all right!  Except... Except that he shouldn't be all right.  With a
Floyd | sizable fragment of rock jutting out of a gaping wound in his skull,
Floyd | he shouldn't be all right at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl stagger unnaturally towards the door
Floyd | to the cargo bay.  His eyes stare vacantly, his mouth hangs slack, and
Floyd | he holds his arms stiffly in front of him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the cargo bay opening
Floyd | automatically as Sharl lurches through.  His pressure suit plugs a
Floyd | hole in the hull.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Bridge button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl clawing at your door, moaning
Floyd | "Brains!  Braaaaaaaaaains!" and other less intelligible noises.  How
Floyd | ironic it is that the fellow who wants you for your brains is a
Floyd | walking corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push xmit" 		
	

Floyd | The Transmit button lights up to indicate that subsequent video
Floyd | playback will be transmitted to the location being monitored.  If you
Floyd | were to now press the Play button, a remote display in the cargo bay
Floyd | would show your most recent recording.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee finally sealing up his pressure suit.
Floyd | He uses some colorful metaphors as he works the latches on his helmet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the engine room plays a recording of Sharl
Floyd | staggering to his feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee standing motionless as he watches the
Floyd | playback for several seconds.  Then he begins rushing about the engine
Floyd | room, gathering every tool and gadget he can lay his hands on.  These
Floyd | he adds to the heap of technology on his workbench.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a clanging sound meant to evoke the sound of a
Floyd | lock being securely locked.  The engine room is now secured.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee creating some complicated contraption
Floyd | on his workbench.  He frequently glances nervously at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the reverberation of a distant explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wary voice calls out "Alert!  An explosion has been detected in the
Floyd | docking bay.  The hatch mechanisms have been damaged.  Please use
Floyd | caution when effecting repairs."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret says, "All good." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl clawing at your door, moaning
Floyd | "Brains!  Braaaaaaaaaains!" and other less intelligible noises.  How
Floyd | ironic it is that the fellow who wants you for your brains is a
Floyd | walking corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The monitor shows two persons in the cargo bay who are completely
Floyd | unknown to you.  That they wear shabby spacesuits without
Floyd | organizational insignia, however, suggests only one likely explanation
Floyd | for their unexpected presence on your vessel.  These men must be
Floyd | pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate coming through the door to the cargo bay from the docking bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the two pirates suddenly faced by a
Floyd | ravening Sharl who charges them with a bellowing call for
Floyd | "Braaaains!".  They both somehow remember to fire their weapons, and
Floyd | blast several holes straight through their attacker.  Sharl continues
Floyd | his advance undaunted.
Floyd |
Floyd | An insistent voice says "Alert!  The freezer room cooling systems are
Floyd | no longer functional.  This is a critical repair item which supersedes
Floyd | all non-critical priorities."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 0" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl knock down the dirt-covered pirate,
Floyd | who is so stunned that he scarcely resists.  As Sharl gnaws on his
Floyd | victim's skull, the larger pirate backs away from the gruesome scene,
Floyd | no longer trusting in the efficacy of his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cool 0" 		
	

Floyd | The Chiller Thermostat is already set to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate discovering an extensible
Floyd | support beam in the cargo, which he lifts with great effort.  He then
Floyd | swings it at Sharl and completely decapitates your unfortunate
Floyd | colleague.  The twice-dead pilot's body immediately collapses.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the bearded pirate slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x puppet" 		
	

Floyd | Always in motion, the fellow is.  His arms, legs, and face twitch
Floyd | constantly as he looks all around for potential dangers.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain opening a hole in the
Floyd | wall with his cutmore.  As he peers into the freezer room, he says
Floyd | "Arr!  We've found the beastie!  Puppet, fetch the hoversled!"
Floyd | Through the hatch, Puppet exits the ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain standing around looking
Floyd | as gruff as possible.  He taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet entering the docking bay with a
Floyd | hoversled just as the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate enter
Floyd | with blood in their eyes and "Brains!" on their lips.  As the pirate
Floyd | captain takes command of the hoversled and pushes it towards the
Floyd | freezer room, he says "Hold fast, me hearty!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "yeah, it looks like this is always timed like that" 	
			inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see two pirates clambering to their feet amid
Floyd | the stacks of supplies.  Both bear similarly bloody head wounds, and
Floyd | move in the same ungainly manner.  To all appearances save animation,
Floyd | both are recently deceased.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes three clanging sounds in rapid succession,
Floyd | indicating that the cargo bay is secure.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate taking turns bouncing off the door to the docking bay,
Floyd | endlessly repeating the "Brains!" refrain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet awaiting his fate with a great deal
Floyd | of obvious anxiety.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Allen | Results 1 - 3 of 3 for "breakfast macguffin". (0.24 seconds) 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of Sharl
Floyd | staggering to his feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | The recording clearly attracts the attention of Puppet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate taking turns bouncing off the door to the docking bay,
Floyd | endlessly repeating the "Brains!" refrain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being pushed into the docking
Floyd | bay on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | Upon viewing the scene, the pirate captain exclaims "Shiver me
Floyd | timbers!"
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being hurriedly pushed out of
Floyd | the ship on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button starts blinking and buzzing again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The orevore has been stolen ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "oh well" 	
			Ellison says, "heh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x monitor" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet awaiting his fate with a great deal
Floyd | of obvious anxiety.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x monitor" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate taking turns bouncing off the door to the docking bay,
Floyd | endlessly repeating the "Brains!" refrain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet awaiting his fate with a great deal
Floyd | of obvious anxiety.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet awaiting his fate with a great deal
Floyd | of obvious anxiety.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | The recording clearly attracts the attention of Puppet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet says "Yarrr."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "heh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet readies his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate taking turns bouncing off the door to the docking bay,
Floyd | endlessly repeating the "Brains!" refrain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the bridge and the docking bay
Floyd | open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate crawling between
Floyd | the burly pirate's legs as each pirate attempts to be first through
Floyd | the door to the docking bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being pushed into the docking
Floyd | bay on a hoversled, an astonishing sight to zombie eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x monitor" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being hurriedly pushed out of
Floyd | the ship on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button starts blinking and buzzing again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The orevore has been stolen ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky says, "so that time puppet got ready for the zombies" 	
			inky says, "but I didn't get the timing right or something" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet awaiting his fate with a great deal
Floyd | of obvious anxiety.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | The recording clearly attracts the attention of Puppet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet says "Yarrr."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet says "Ahoy, there."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the cargo bay and the engine
Floyd | room open for a few seconds.  The freezer room door must be jammed.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate entering the docking bay with blood in their eyes and "Brains!"
Floyd | on their lips.  Their most obvious target is Puppet, who now looks
Floyd | appropriately terrified.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet frantically firing his dissolver,
Floyd | but this does not prevent the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | from knocking him to the ground and fighting over his corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, still not right" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet grimaces in the direction of the camera.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet grimaces in the direction of the camera.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet scratches his head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet readies his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being pushed into the docking
Floyd | bay on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the cargo bay and the engine
Floyd | room open for a few seconds.  The freezer room door must be jammed.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being hurriedly pushed out of
Floyd | the ship on a hoversled.  "Brains?" the dirt-covered pirate calls
Floyd | after it plaintively.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button starts blinking and buzzing again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The orevore has been stolen ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "aww" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet awaiting his fate with a great deal
Floyd | of obvious anxiety.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | The recording clearly attracts the attention of Puppet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the cargo bay and the engine
Floyd | room open for a few seconds.  The freezer room door must be jammed.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate entering the docking bay with blood in their eyes and "Brains!"
Floyd | on their lips.  Their most obvious target is Puppet, who now looks
Floyd | appropriately terrified.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet says "Yarrr."
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet frantically firing his dissolver,
Floyd | but this does not prevent the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | from knocking him to the ground and fighting over his corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet briefly ponders the display.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet grimaces in the direction of the camera.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet says "Yarrr."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet waves dismissively at the display.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet waves dismissively at the display.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "maybe I was supposed to record even earlier?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push freezer" 		
	

Floyd | (the Freezer Room button)
Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being pushed out of the freezer
Floyd | room on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the freezer room plays a recording of two
Floyd | pirates trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see a slab of metal lying next to a hole in the
Floyd | wall of the otherwise empty freezer room.  Transport High Command will
Floyd | not be pleased.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button starts blinking and buzzing again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The orevore has been stolen ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the cargo bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cargo bay, the dirt-covered pirate looks at the display with
Floyd | lifeless eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Your "station" is a solid metal enclosure just barely large enough to
Floyd | accommodate your chair and yourself.  On the wall in front of you are
Floyd | the many brightly-colored controls of the security console and a
Floyd | black-and-white monitor.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate taking turns bouncing off the door to the docking bay,
Floyd | endlessly repeating the "Brains!" refrain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet awaiting his fate with a great deal
Floyd | of obvious anxiety.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | The recording clearly attracts the attention of Puppet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the cargo bay and the engine
Floyd | room open for a few seconds.  The freezer room door must be jammed.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate entering the docking bay with blood in their eyes and "Brains!"
Floyd | on their lips.  Their most obvious target is Puppet, who now looks
Floyd | appropriately terrified.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet frantically firing his dissolver,
Floyd | but this does not prevent the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | from knocking him to the ground and fighting over his corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of two pirates
Floyd | trapped in the cargo bay.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, Puppet grimaces in the direction of the camera.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet frantically firing his dissolver,
Floyd | but this does not prevent the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | from knocking him to the ground and fighting over his corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky says, "ok, I dunno" 	
			Ferret says, "A different recording is needed if you want to help Puppet defeat Meat and Filthy." 	
			inky says, "oh, well then" 	
			inky says, "I guess this gets back to the record-earlier idea" 	
			inky says, "unfortunately I think that means replaying again" 	
			Ferret says, "cf5 might be good" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh yeah? ok, let's see" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate and the burly
Floyd | pirate searching through the supplies in a desultory fashion.  They
Floyd | don't seem to be very satisfied with the selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the bridge and the docking bay
Floyd | open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the two pirates suddenly faced by a
Floyd | ravening Sharl who charges them with a bellowing call for
Floyd | "Braaaains!".  They both somehow remember to fire their weapons, and
Floyd | blast several holes straight through their attacker.  Sharl continues
Floyd | his advance undaunted.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl knock down the dirt-covered pirate,
Floyd | who is so stunned that he scarcely resists.  As Sharl gnaws on his
Floyd | victim's skull, the larger pirate backs away from the gruesome scene,
Floyd | no longer trusting in the efficacy of his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate discovering an extensible
Floyd | support beam in the cargo, which he lifts with great effort.  He then
Floyd | swings it at Sharl and completely decapitates your unfortunate
Floyd | colleague.  The twice-dead pilot's body immediately collapses.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate bending down to check the
Floyd | vitals of his fallen comrade.  As he does so, the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | abruptly reaches up to enfold him in a deadly embrace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain opening a hole in the
Floyd | wall with his cutmore.  As he peers into the freezer room, he says
Floyd | "Arr!  We've found the beastie!  Puppet, fetch the hoversled!"
Floyd | Through the hatch, Puppet exits the ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain standing around looking
Floyd | as gruff as possible.  He taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet entering the docking bay with a
Floyd | hoversled just as the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate enter
Floyd | with blood in their eyes and "Brains!" on their lips.  As the pirate
Floyd | captain takes command of the hoversled and pushes it towards the
Floyd | freezer room, he says "Hold fast, me hearty!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of a pirate
Floyd | decapitating Sharl.
Floyd |
Floyd | The recording clearly attracts the attention of Puppet.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet frantically firing his dissolver,
Floyd | but this does not prevent the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | from knocking him to the ground and fighting over his corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate and the burly
Floyd | pirate searching through the supplies in a desultory fashion.  They
Floyd | don't seem to be very satisfied with the selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the bridge and the docking bay
Floyd | open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the two pirates suddenly faced by a
Floyd | ravening Sharl who charges them with a bellowing call for
Floyd | "Braaaains!".  They both somehow remember to fire their weapons, and
Floyd | blast several holes straight through their attacker.  Sharl continues
Floyd | his advance undaunted.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl knock down the dirt-covered pirate,
Floyd | who is so stunned that he scarcely resists.  As Sharl gnaws on his
Floyd | victim's skull, the larger pirate backs away from the gruesome scene,
Floyd | no longer trusting in the efficacy of his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of Sharl
Floyd | charging after two pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | The recording clearly attracts the attention of Puppet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Upon viewing the scene, the pirate captain exclaims "Shiver me
Floyd | timbers!"
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, still not quite right" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate and the burly
Floyd | pirate searching through the supplies in a desultory fashion.  They
Floyd | don't seem to be very satisfied with the selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the bridge and the docking bay
Floyd | open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the two pirates suddenly faced by a
Floyd | ravening Sharl who charges them with a bellowing call for
Floyd | "Braaaains!".  They both somehow remember to fire their weapons, and
Floyd | blast several holes straight through their attacker.  Sharl continues
Floyd | his advance undaunted.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl knock down the dirt-covered pirate,
Floyd | who is so stunned that he scarcely resists.  As Sharl gnaws on his
Floyd | victim's skull, the larger pirate backs away from the gruesome scene,
Floyd | no longer trusting in the efficacy of his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate discovering an extensible
Floyd | support beam in the cargo, which he lifts with great effort.  He then
Floyd | swings it at Sharl and completely decapitates your unfortunate
Floyd | colleague.  The twice-dead pilot's body immediately collapses.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the cargo bay plays a recording of Sharl gnawing
Floyd | on a pirate.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cargo bay, the burly pirate says "Yarrr."
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate bending down to check the
Floyd | vitals of his fallen comrade.  As he does so, the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | abruptly reaches up to enfold him in a deadly embrace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain opening a hole in the
Floyd | wall with his cutmore.  As he peers into the freezer room, he says
Floyd | "Arr!  We've found the beastie!  Puppet, fetch the hoversled!"
Floyd | Through the hatch, Puppet exits the ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of Sharl
Floyd | gnawing on a pirate.
Floyd |
Floyd | Upon viewing the scene, the pirate captain exclaims "Shiver me
Floyd | timbers!"
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain standing around looking
Floyd | as gruff as possible.  He taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret says, "I think you had the COPY right the first time." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet entering the docking bay with a
Floyd | hoversled just as the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate enter
Floyd | with blood in their eyes and "Brains!" on their lips.  As the pirate
Floyd | captain takes command of the hoversled and pushes it towards the
Floyd | freezer room, he says "Hold fast, me hearty!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "oh, I did?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate and the burly
Floyd | pirate searching through the supplies in a desultory fashion.  They
Floyd | don't seem to be very satisfied with the selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the bridge and the docking bay
Floyd | open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the two pirates suddenly faced by a
Floyd | ravening Sharl who charges them with a bellowing call for
Floyd | "Braaaains!".  They both somehow remember to fire their weapons, and
Floyd | blast several holes straight through their attacker.  Sharl continues
Floyd | his advance undaunted.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl knock down the dirt-covered pirate,
Floyd | who is so stunned that he scarcely resists.  As Sharl gnaws on his
Floyd | victim's skull, the larger pirate backs away from the gruesome scene,
Floyd | no longer trusting in the efficacy of his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "it wasn't described as the blasters being ineffectual, I guess" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain slicing through the wall
Floyd | to the freezer room.  His cutmore spits sparks as he makes progress
Floyd | with his work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain opening a hole in the
Floyd | wall with his cutmore.  As he peers into the freezer room, he says
Floyd | "Arr!  We've found the beastie!  Puppet, fetch the hoversled!"
Floyd | Through the hatch, Puppet exits the ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain standing around looking
Floyd | as gruff as possible.  He taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet entering the docking bay with a
Floyd | hoversled just as the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate enter
Floyd | with blood in their eyes and "Brains!" on their lips.  As the pirate
Floyd | captain takes command of the hoversled and pushes it towards the
Floyd | freezer room, he says "Hold fast, me hearty!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of Sharl
Floyd | charging after two pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | The recording clearly attracts the attention of Puppet.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet frantically firing his dissolver,
Floyd | but this does not prevent the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | from knocking him to the ground and fighting over his corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lock" 		
	

Floyd | The Lock button makes a strange assortment of clanging and choking
Floyd | sounds.  Not all of the docking bay doors seem to be functional.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet entering the docking bay with a
Floyd | hoversled.  As the pirate captain takes command of the hoversled and
Floyd | pushes it towards the freezer room, he says "Hold fast, me hearty!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of Sharl
Floyd | charging after two pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | The recording clearly attracts the attention of Puppet.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet awaiting his fate with a great deal
Floyd | of obvious anxiety.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the cargo bay and the engine
Floyd | room open for a few seconds.  The freezer room door must be jammed.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate and the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate entering the docking bay with blood in their eyes and "Brains!"
Floyd | on their lips.  Their most obvious target is Puppet, who now looks
Floyd | appropriately terrified.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of Sharl
Floyd | charging after two pirates.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, the burly pirate roars angrily.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet frantically firing his dissolver,
Floyd | but this does not prevent the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | from knocking him to the ground and fighting over his corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, either I'm doing it wrong or it's the wrong recording" 	
			Ferret says, "Oh, this one doesn't look right" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate and the burly
Floyd | pirate searching through the supplies in a desultory fashion.  They
Floyd | don't seem to be very satisfied with the selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the bridge and the docking bay
Floyd | open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the two pirates suddenly faced by a
Floyd | ravening Sharl who charges them with a bellowing call for
Floyd | "Braaaains!".  They both somehow remember to fire their weapons, and
Floyd | blast several holes straight through their attacker.  Sharl continues
Floyd | his advance undaunted.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl knock down the dirt-covered pirate,
Floyd | who is so stunned that he scarcely resists.  As Sharl gnaws on his
Floyd | victim's skull, the larger pirate backs away from the gruesome scene,
Floyd | no longer trusting in the efficacy of his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate discovering an extensible
Floyd | support beam in the cargo, which he lifts with great effort.  He then
Floyd | swings it at Sharl and completely decapitates your unfortunate
Floyd | colleague.  The twice-dead pilot's body immediately collapses.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the cargo bay plays a recording of Sharl gnawing
Floyd | on a pirate.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cargo bay, the burly pirate waves dismissively at the display.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate bending down to check the
Floyd | vitals of his fallen comrade.  As he does so, the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | abruptly reaches up to enfold him in a deadly embrace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "maybe it was the decapitating one" 	
			Ferret says, "Ding" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate bending down to check the
Floyd | vitals of his fallen comrade.  As he does so, the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | abruptly reaches up to enfold him in a deadly embrace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the cargo bay plays a recording of a pirate
Floyd | decapitating Sharl.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cargo bay, the dirt-covered pirate murmurs "Brains..."
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate munching on the
Floyd | burly pirate's ample forehead.  The beefy buccaneer ceases his
Floyd | struggles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain standing around looking
Floyd | as gruff as possible.  He taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet entering the docking bay with a
Floyd | hoversled just as the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate enter
Floyd | with blood in their eyes and "Brains!" on their lips.  As the pirate
Floyd | captain takes command of the hoversled and pushes it towards the
Floyd | freezer room, he says "Hold fast, me hearty!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of a pirate
Floyd | decapitating Sharl.
Floyd |
Floyd | The recording clearly attracts the attention of Puppet.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet frantically firing his dissolver,
Floyd | but this does not prevent the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | from knocking him to the ground and fighting over his corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky asks, "playing it too late?" 	
			Ferret says, "Yes" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the dirt-covered pirate and the burly
Floyd | pirate searching through the supplies in a desultory fashion.  They
Floyd | don't seem to be very satisfied with the selection.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the bridge and the docking bay
Floyd | open for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the two pirates suddenly faced by a
Floyd | ravening Sharl who charges them with a bellowing call for
Floyd | "Braaaains!".  They both somehow remember to fire their weapons, and
Floyd | blast several holes straight through their attacker.  Sharl continues
Floyd | his advance undaunted.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Sharl knock down the dirt-covered pirate,
Floyd | who is so stunned that he scarcely resists.  As Sharl gnaws on his
Floyd | victim's skull, the larger pirate backs away from the gruesome scene,
Floyd | no longer trusting in the efficacy of his dissolver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate discovering an extensible
Floyd | support beam in the cargo, which he lifts with great effort.  He then
Floyd | swings it at Sharl and completely decapitates your unfortunate
Floyd | colleague.  The twice-dead pilot's body immediately collapses.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the burly pirate bending down to check the
Floyd | vitals of his fallen comrade.  As he does so, the dirt-covered pirate
Floyd | abruptly reaches up to enfold him in a deadly embrace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain opening a hole in the
Floyd | wall with his cutmore.  As he peers into the freezer room, he says
Floyd | "Arr!  We've found the beastie!  Puppet, fetch the hoversled!"
Floyd | Through the hatch, Puppet exits the ship.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of a pirate
Floyd | decapitating Sharl.
Floyd |
Floyd | Upon viewing the scene, the pirate captain exclaims "Well, blow me
Floyd | down!"
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain standing around looking
Floyd | as gruff as possible.  He taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the docking bay plays a recording of a pirate
Floyd | decapitating Sharl.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the docking bay, the pirate captain scratches his head.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet entering the docking bay with a
Floyd | hoversled just as the burly pirate and the dirt-covered pirate enter
Floyd | with blood in their eyes and "Brains!" on their lips.  As the pirate
Floyd | captain takes command of the hoversled and pushes it towards the
Floyd | freezer room, he tosses Puppet his cutmore and says "Lop off their
Floyd | noggins, me hearty!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret says, "There we go." 	
			inky says, "aha" 	
			inky says, "cunning" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet deftly dispatching the dirt-covered
Floyd | pirate with a single swing of his cutmore.  His larger undead comrade
Floyd | just bellows "Brains!" all the louder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet chopping off the burly pirate's legs
Floyd | as an expedient method of reaching his neck with the cutmore.  Another
Floyd | swing effectively finishes the massive monster.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "good work, puppet" 	
			inky asks, "but now what?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet whispering to the decapitated pirate
Floyd | directly in front of your camera:  "Sorry, mate, but Captain will be
Floyd | getting his, you can be certain."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh that" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet striding away from the decapitated
Floyd | bodies of his comrades and into the freezer room.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push freezer" 		
	

Floyd | (the Freezer Room button)
Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet helping the pirate captain to load
Floyd | the orevore onto a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the freezer room plays a recording of an
Floyd | incautious promise being made.
Floyd |
Floyd | The recording clearly attracts the attention of Puppet.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain aiming his dissolver
Floyd | directly at Puppet and saying "So, I'll be getting mine, will I?  And
Floyd | just what might that mean, you scurvy dog?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret says, "Well done" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), " z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet saying "Er, that you'll be getting
Floyd | your customary 70% of the profits, Captain..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet saying "Of course, with Meat and
Floyd | Filthy gone, that'll be, uh, 90% for you, Captain..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet being reduced to inchoate pleading
Floyd | sobs as he attempts to beg the pirate captain for mercy.  Finally the
Floyd | latter relents and says "Off with you, now, and don't think I won't
Floyd | have both eyes on you the whole way home."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being pushed out of the freezer
Floyd | room on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Freezer Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being hurriedly pushed out of
Floyd | the ship on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button starts blinking and buzzing again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The orevore has been stolen ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok that wasn't bad" 	
			inky says, "I wonder if the engineering guy is done yet" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Freezer Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee creating some complicated contraption
Floyd | on his workbench.  He frequently glances nervously at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the engine room plays a recording of an
Floyd | incautious promise being made.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ghee says "Don't tell me about it, tell him!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push freezer" 		
	

Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet being reduced to inchoate pleading
Floyd | sobs as he attempts to beg the pirate captain for mercy.  Finally the
Floyd | latter relents and says "Off with you, now, and don't think I won't
Floyd | have both eyes on you the whole way home."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Freezer Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being pushed into the docking
Floyd | bay on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the doors to the cargo bay and the engine
Floyd | room open for a few seconds.  The freezer room door must be jammed.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can only watch the monitor helplessly as Puppet fires his
Floyd | dissolver through the open door into the engine room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being hurriedly pushed out of
Floyd | the ship on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button starts blinking and buzzing again.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The orevore has been stolen ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "whoops, I guess not" 	
			inky says, "I assume that is pretty close though" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret says, "Need to bring one more piece into play while trouble is stirred up" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet whispering to the decapitated pirate
Floyd | directly in front of your camera:  "Sorry, mate, but Captain will be
Floyd | getting his, you can be certain."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push copy" 		
	

Floyd | The Copy button beeps cheerfully to indicate that it has accomplished
Floyd | its function.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet striding away from the decapitated
Floyd | bodies of his comrades and into the freezer room.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "oh, raise the temperature while they are fighting over stuff" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push freezer" 		
	

Floyd | (the Freezer Room button)
Floyd | The Freezer Room button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet helping the pirate captain to load
Floyd | the orevore onto a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore being pushed out of the freezer
Floyd | room on a hoversled.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push play" 		
	

Floyd | The remote display in the freezer room plays a recording of an
Floyd | incautious promise being made.
Floyd |
Floyd | The recording clearly attracts the attention of Puppet.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain aiming his dissolver
Floyd | directly at Puppet and saying "So, I'll be getting mine, will I?  And
Floyd | just what might that mean, you scurvy dog?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 100" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 100 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet saying "Er, that you'll be getting
Floyd | your customary 70% of the profits, Captain..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "good idea" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet saying "Of course, with Meat and
Floyd | Filthy gone, that'll be, uh, 90% for you, Captain..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet pointing at the slowly stirring
Floyd | orevore and shouting "Captain!  Behind you!"  This doesn't faze the
Floyd | pirate captain in the slightest, as he replies "You've been sucking
Floyd | too much vacuum if you think I'll fall for that, my poor Puppet."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain reflexively firing his
Floyd | dissolver at Puppet as his legs are eaten away by the newly active
Floyd | orevore.  Both pirates go down screaming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 0" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore consuming the remains of the
Floyd | pirates.  All that's left is a single small shiny nodule.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore eating through the wall between
Floyd | the freezer room and the engine room.  This doesn't bode well for the
Floyd | highly important equipment located in the latter.  The orevore is
Floyd | probably uninterested in the alternate uses and functions of its food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oops, probably a turn too late" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet pointing at the slowly stirring
Floyd | orevore and shouting "Captain!  Behind you!"  This doesn't faze the
Floyd | pirate captain in the slightest, as he replies "You've been sucking
Floyd | too much vacuum if you think I'll fall for that, my poor Puppet."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "heat 0" 		
	

Floyd | You set the Ship Thermostat to 0 degrees.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Puppet pointing at the slowly stirring
Floyd | orevore and shouting "Captain!  Behind you!"  This doesn't faze the
Floyd | pirate captain in the slightest, as he replies "You've been sucking
Floyd | too much vacuum if you think I'll fall for that, my poor Puppet."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the pirate captain reflexively firing his
Floyd | dissolver at Puppet as his legs are eaten away by the newly active
Floyd | orevore.  Both pirates go down screaming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore consuming the remains of the
Floyd | pirates.  All that's left is a single small shiny nodule.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore eating through the wall between
Floyd | the freezer room and the engine room.  This doesn't bode well for the
Floyd | highly important equipment located in the latter.  The orevore is
Floyd | probably uninterested in the alternate uses and functions of its food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see the orevore, once again quiescent.  It
Floyd | appears to be none the worse for its recent thaw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "whew" 	
			inky says, "I think" 	
			Ellison says, "yay" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push engn" 		
	

Floyd | The Engine Room button lights up, and the Freezer Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee creating some complicated contraption
Floyd | on his workbench.  He frequently glances nervously at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x contraption" 		
	

Floyd | It contains at least one power cell, some spare microprocessor boards,
Floyd | and lots of tangled wires.  To say that you can only guess at its
Floyd | purpose would be to exaggerate the extent of your knowledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the docking bay open for a few
Floyd | seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee holding his contraption in front of
Floyd | him like a talisman as he steps cautiously out of the engine room.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee sparing a moment to peer into the
Floyd | freezer room before proceeding into the cargo bay.  He clutches his
Floyd | contraption like a life preserver.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the appointed time exactly, the engines cut off, and you begin to
Floyd | float freely as you await contact from the colonists.  The silence is
Floyd | broken, however, by a very discomforting rattle as the entire ship
Floyd | begins to shudder.  You have just enough time to suspect that the
Floyd | deceleration equation has gone wrong before this hypothesis is
Floyd | thorougly confirmed by a titanic impact.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The ship has been destroyed ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "wait crap" 	
			Ferret exclaims, "Oh no!" 	
			inky says, "maybe I needed to let him out a turn sooner" 	
			inky says, "or maybe the orevore ate into the engine room too much" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Your "station" is a solid metal enclosure just barely large enough to
Floyd | accommodate your chair and yourself.  On the wall in front of you are
Floyd | the many brightly-colored controls of the security console and a
Floyd | black-and-white monitor.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee creating some complicated contraption
Floyd | on his workbench.  He frequently glances nervously at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Security Station
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push open" 		
	

Floyd | On the monitor you can see the door to the docking bay open for a few
Floyd | seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee holding his contraption in front of
Floyd | him like a talisman as he steps cautiously out of the engine room.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push dock" 		
	

Floyd | The Docking Bay button lights up, and the Engine Room button goes
Floyd | dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee sparing a moment to peer into the
Floyd | freezer room before proceeding into the cargo bay.  He clutches his
Floyd | contraption like a life preserver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cargo" 		
	

Floyd | The Cargo Bay button lights up, and the Docking Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee moving onto the bridge, with his
Floyd | contraption now tucked under his arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push bridge" 		lyrearcher asks, "I kind of know what is going on upon getting back... and ... wait, why are we colliding with something?" 	
	

Floyd | (the Bridge button)
Floyd | The Bridge button lights up, and the Cargo Bay button goes dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Ghee urgently adjusting several of the
Floyd | navigational controls.
Floyd |
Floyd | The end of your voyage is almost as violent as the recent unpleasant
Floyd | events, as the ship's engines suddenly increase to maximum overthrust
Floyd | power.  You feel fairly flattened by the force of the sudden
Floyd | deceleration, but soon it eases and you feel trancendentally
Floyd | weightless.  When the colonists make their appointed contact they are
Floyd | perplexed by the additional craft attached to yours like a remora, but
Floyd | eager to solve the problem for you.  Ghee has some sharp words for
Floyd | Transport High Command when he learns that you've been dismissed for
Floyd | dereliction of duty, and tells them to come get their own pooilous
Floyd | ship.  Covetous is about to become wildly profitable, and the
Floyd | colonists invite you to accept new employment.  Soon you and Ghee are
Floyd | plying the spacelanes in your very own reconditioned pirate ship.  As
Floyd | plenipotentiary trade representatives, the universe is yours to
Floyd | explore.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, see some suggestions
Floyd | for AMUSING things to do, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Ferret exclaims, "Hooray!" 	
			inky says, "hooray" 	
			inky says (to lyrearcher), "I think Ghee's device turned out to be something for steering the ship" 	
			inky says, "and we didn't get it to the cockpit in time before" 	
			Ferret says, "The long explanation for why the equations are wrong is that the docked pirate ship changed your mass." 	
			Ferret says, "Ghee just needs to get to the bridge to decelerate sooner." 	
			Ferret says, "His device is a zombie-defeating MacGuffin, perhaps a brain-slinger." 	
			inky says, "aha" 	
			lyrearcher says, "I see; so we were in transit somewhere, and the pirate ship threw us off course" 	
			Ferret says, "Correct" 	
			inky says, "yeah, we were delivering the orevore" 	
			inky says, "hence the title" 	
			inky asks, "so is there a version of this where he gets to use his thingy on any zombies?" 	
			Ferret says, "Sadly, no." 	
			inky says, "aw dang" 	
			lyrearcher says, "cool" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "amusing" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The concept for "Orevore Courier" was essentially "Zombie Pirates in
Floyd | Space", a brutal combination of suggested themes.  That the
Floyd | protagonist is hermetically sealed away from the zombie pirates is the
Floyd | fault of the author alone.  There's not nearly enough button-pushing
Floyd | in your average zombie pirate story, right?  For less noise, try
Floyd | breaking the nutricube.  For more noise, try singing!
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, see some suggestions
Floyd | for AMUSING things to do, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "I wonder if the singing here inspired Lost Piug" 	
			inky says, "er, Lost Pig" 	
			inky says (to Ferret), "well, thanks! this was fun!" 	
			Ellison says, "good job, inky" 	
			Ferret says, "Thank you, and yes, very well done" 	
			inky says, "this was a team effort" 	
			inky says, "I would like to thank all the thermostats that made this victory possible" 	
	Ellison has disconnected. 		
	Ellison has connected. 		Ferret says, "Lost Pig was released in the same comp, so I guess they didn't inspire each other." 	
			Ellison says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "oh, it was? ok then" 	
			Ferret says, "There's more to the song, if you want to sing it all." 	
			inky says, "do I ever" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "restart" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button is blinking again.
Floyd |
Floyd | Its ridiculously bright yellow light makes everyone in the room appear
Floyd | to be suffering from inttermittent jaundice.  Fortunately you're the
Floyd | only one in the room, because there's no room in here for anyone else.
Floyd | The OKAY button is also buzzing, with the patented Elevated
Floyd | Responsiveness Tone guaranteed to remain irritating no matter how
Floyd | often one is forced to hear it.  Somehow the most annoying part,
Floyd | though, is that the blinking and the buzzing are slightly out of sync.
Floyd |
Floyd | Orevore Courier
Floyd | An Interactive Adventure by Brian Rapp
Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 071116 / Inform 7 build 4X60 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/11N)
Floyd |
Floyd | HELP is available.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your "station" is a solid metal enclosure just barely large enough to
Floyd | accommodate your chair and yourself.  On the wall in front of you are
Floyd | the many brightly-colored controls of the security console and a
Floyd | black-and-white monitor.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the monitor you can see Engineer Ghee performing calisthenics in
Floyd | the engine room.  Presumably the machinery is operating normally.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | That was a rhetorical question.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push food" 		
	

Floyd | The console briefly opens a compartment and spits a nutricube into
Floyd | your lap as if happy to be rid of it.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button continues its blinking and buzzing efforts to attract
Floyd | your attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "break cube" 		
	

Floyd | The nutricube bursts, showering the bottom of the console with
Floyd | unappetizing goo.  As it seeps into the circuitry, you hear a sad
Floyd | voice stammer: "Security... is not permitted... Daisy..." and then die
Floyd | out.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button silently flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | You begin to sing "The Orevore Sonnet":
Floyd |
Floyd | In caverns measureless to man
Floyd | Within a certain planet's core
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button silently flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | There lives the untamed native clan
Floyd | Of nature's freak, the orevore.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button silently flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | The men who found this fearsome place
Floyd | Soon hatched a cunning master plan
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button silently flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | They'd export males to outer space
Floyd | But keep the females under ban.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button silently flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | And so it is the awful fate
Floyd | Of every bachelor now to face
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button silently flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | The thwarted urge to propagate
Floyd | His savage and exotic race.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button silently flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | To find that lady orevore
Floyd | He'll dig and dig forever more.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button silently flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | Somehow you don't feel like singing any more.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button silently flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | All things considered, you look just fine, sitting there in your
Floyd | form-fitting uniform.  It's a good thing you're locked up safely away
Floyd | from those two young men, isn't it?
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button silently flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a uniform (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button silently flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x uniform" 		
	

Floyd | The uniform is emblazoned with the logo of Transport High Command and
Floyd | a tiny black pip indicating your rank of Security Officer.
Floyd |
Floyd | The OKAY button silently flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ferret is off to play Civilization with his kids, and be thankful he's not an Orevore Courier. 	
			inky says, "yay"	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Goldilocks Is A Fox! by Jason Guest
As played on ifMUD on March 6, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Goldilocks Is A Fox!, written by Jason Guest. Goldilocks Is a Fox! was originally released as part of the 2002 ADRIFT Summer Comp, where it took second place. It went on to take first place in the 2002 ADRIFT End of the Year Comp, and it was also nominated for a Xyzzy in the category of Best Individual PC. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	inky says (to Floyd), "load gold" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
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Floyd | -------------------------
Floyd | By J. J. Guest.
Floyd | -------------------------
Floyd | ADRIFT release 1.2 16th September 2002
Floyd | Visit J. J. Guest's website at: www.groundchuck.co.uk
Floyd | Inform port by ralphmerridew (ralphmerridew@gmail.com)
Floyd | Inform version 1.0, April 2006
Floyd | Type ZOOM IN, ZOOM OUT, or ZOOM AWAY to toggle automapping.  (Do not
Floyd | use with Gargoyle due to bugs.)
Floyd |
Floyd | Man, what a party! That was a night to remember - actually it'll be a
Floyd | miracle if I remember it at all tomorrow!  Oh, by the way, I'm
Floyd | Goldilocks. I'm a nineteen year old blonde bombshell and I'm on my way
Floyd | back from yet another crazy art school party. It's about five AM and
Floyd | the sun's already up, as are the birds, who are doing their level best
Floyd | to aggravate my hangover with their bloody singing! I could really use
Floyd | something to eat and somewhere to sleep off this hangover, but
Floyd | something tells me I shouldn't have taken this shortcut through the
Floyd | forest. I have a really baaad feeling about it...
Floyd | Goldilocks is a FOX!
Floyd | Copyright (c) 16 Sep 2002 by J. J. Guest
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 090410 / Inform v6.31 Library 6/11 S
Floyd |
Floyd | In the enchanted forest
Floyd | A large wooden sign informs me that I'm in the Enchanted Forest. What
Floyd | it doesn't tell me is how the hell I get out! Everywhere I look there
Floyd | are trees, trees, trees. This place definately has a 'tree' theme
Floyd | going. A clearly marked path leads south and west, whilst in every
Floyd | other direction are, well, trees.
Floyd | An old pedlar is sitting on a log here, tending to his bunions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pedlar" 		
	

Floyd | He looks distictly shifty - he'd look more at home on a market stall
Floyd | in Hackney Wick than wandering around an enchanted forest.
Floyd | The pedlar is carrying a battered suitcase.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "x bunions" 		
	

Floyd | I'd rather not, thankyou.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x suitcase" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think this guy's planning to take a holiday, so it must be
Floyd | where he keeps his wares.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 5:04 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask pedlar about wares" 		
	

Floyd | 'Beans! Get your magic beans! Only one cow a packet!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sell watch to pedlar" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to sell the wristwatch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sell watch" 		
	

Floyd | I can't sell that!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sell dress" 		
	

Floyd | I can't sell that!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask pedlar about cow" 		
	

Floyd | 'That's right love, just one cow for a whole packet. Bargain.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask pedlar about beans" 		
	

Floyd | 'That's right love, magic, they are. Not your ordinary beans, these.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask pedlar about magic" 		
	

Floyd | 'Beans! Get your magic beans! Only one cow a packet!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | I'm about 5' 10", 19 years old with stripey tights and Doc Martens,
Floyd | and I'm named after my really cool strawberry blonde dreadlocks.
Floyd | Basically I'm a Fox, but you knew that already.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I guess we ought to steal us a cow somewhere." 	
			maga asks, "explore?" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the enchanted forest
Floyd | A large wooden sign informs me that I'm in the Enchanted Forest. What
Floyd | it doesn't tell me is how the hell I get out! Everywhere I look there
Floyd | are trees, trees, trees. This place definately has a 'tree' theme
Floyd | going. A clearly marked path leads south and west, whilst in every
Floyd | other direction are, well, trees.
Floyd | An old pedlar is sitting on a log here, tending to his bunions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On a path in the forest
Floyd | I'm on a path winding through the Enchanted Forest. The path winds its
Floyd | way from the north towards the west. In every other direction there
Floyd | are dark, sinister looking trees that wave their branches at me in an
Floyd | anthropomorphic kind of way. Ooh, I'm soooo scared!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger asks, "So, uh, so fox here doesn't mean the animal?" 	
			inky asks, "are doc martens really foxy?" 	
			inky says, "foxy = sexy" 	
			DavidW says, "no, fox here means sexy" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "wave" 		
	

Floyd | I wave, feeling foolish.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "wave at trees" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x tree" 		
	

Floyd | There's really not a lot I can say about them except that they're
Floyd | tall, they're made of wood, and they're absolutely bloody everywhere!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I've never thought of doc martens as anything but shoes of some sort." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "climb tree" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see much point in doing that. Besides, I'd only ladder my
Floyd | tights!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Taleslinger says, "Women are usually sexier when they take them off" 	
			inky | Dr. Martens is a footwear, clothing and accessories brand, and the footwear products are most often known as Doc Martens, Docs or DMs. The footwear is distinct because of its air-cushioned sole (dubbed Bouncing Soles), developed by Dr. Klaus MC$rtens of Germany. The boots and shoes have been especially popular among skinheads, punks, grungers and members of a few other youth subcultures. 	
			Taleslinger says, "Oups, that came out gaudier than intended" 	
			inky says, "whereas she seems like more of a sorority girl type" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "talk to pedlar" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga asks (of inky), "in dreadlocks?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask pedlar about me" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, good point" 	
			DavidW says, "We moved away from the pedlar" 	
	maga says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lost in the forest
Floyd | I'm wandering in the forest lost and completely disorientated!
Floyd | Everywhere I look there are strange, twisted trees, and what's more
Floyd | they all look exactly the same! I'm beginning to think it was a really

		inky says, "I guess I got the wrong image from the "strawberry blonde" part and ignored the rest" 	
	

Floyd | bad idea to leave the path...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lost in the forest
Floyd | I'm wandering in the forest lost and completely disorientated!
Floyd | Everywhere I look there are strange, twisted trees, and what's more
Floyd | they all look exactly the same! I'm beginning to think it was a really
Floyd | bad idea to leave the path...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh well" 	
			DavidW says, "uh oh" 	
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "climb tree" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see much point in doing that. Besides, I'd only ladder my
Floyd | tights!
Floyd |
Floyd | Can't help feeling I'm being watched...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "shout" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cry" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | My singing is abominable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "yell" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "whistle" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lost in the forest
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | Goldilocks is a FOX! is now in its "verbose" mode, which always gives
Floyd | long descriptions of locations (even if I've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | I smell nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | Uh-oh - what's that? I could have sworn I saw a pair of big, yellow
Floyd | eyes staring at me through the leaves...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "poke eyes" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "wolf?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x wolf" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger says (to Floyd), "howl" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x eyes" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wolf whistle" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lost in the forest
Floyd | I'm walking in a trackless wilderness of tall, straight trees whose
Floyd | mighty trunks remind me of the time I got lost among the Axminsters at
Floyd | CarpetWorld aged six. I can go in just about any direction, but they
Floyd | all look the same to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On a path in the forest
Floyd | I'm on a path winding through the Enchanted Forest. The path winds its
Floyd | way from the north towards the west. In every other direction there
Floyd | are dark, sinister looking trees that wave their branches at me in an
Floyd | anthropomorphic kind of way. Ooh, I'm soooo scared!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ah. We got back." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | As I head off along the path a pathetic, mangey looking wolf jumps out
Floyd | from behind a bush and slobbers at me in what he probably hopes is a
Floyd | menacing way.
Floyd |    'I am the Big Bad Wolf!' says he. Then, after an awkward pause he
Floyd | adds 'well, what are you waiting for? Aren't you going to ask me the
Floyd | way to Grandma's house?' He looks at me quizzically for a moment and
Floyd | then slaps his forehead.
Floyd |    'My humblest apologies!' he says. 'You are not the young woman I
Floyd | seek. She of the crimson shawl must needs be elsewhere!' He darts back
Floyd | into the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | At a fork in the path
Floyd | I'm at a fork in the path. Not the kind of fork you eat with, the sort
Floyd | where the path forks; you know, like a fork. To the north the path
Floyd | widens into a clearing. To the west it disappears into the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "did the pedlar wander off?" 	
			DavidW says, "no, we wandered off" 	
			DavidW asks, "Do you want to go back there?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On a path in the forest
Floyd | I'm on a path winding through the Enchanted Forest. The path winds its
Floyd | way from the north towards the west. In every other direction there
Floyd | are dark, sinister looking trees that wave their branches at me in an
Floyd | anthropomorphic kind of way. Ooh, I'm soooo scared!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the enchanted forest
Floyd | A large wooden sign informs me that I'm in the Enchanted Forest. What
Floyd | it doesn't tell me is how the hell I get out! Everywhere I look there
Floyd | are trees, trees, trees. This place definately has a 'tree' theme
Floyd | going. A clearly marked path leads south and west, whilst in every
Floyd | other direction are, well, trees.
Floyd | An old pedlar is sitting on a log here, tending to his bunions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask pedlar about me" 		
	

Floyd | 'Beans! Get your magic beans! Only one cow a packet!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask pedlar about wolf" 		
	

Floyd | 'Lots of wolves around here, love. Got to be careful, you have. Nearly
Floyd | got eaten by one myself, I did. But see, I'm clever. Canny. Outsmarted
Floyd | him, love. They're none too bright, your average wolf.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask pedlar about beans" 		
	

Floyd | 'That's right love, magic, they are. Not your ordinary beans, these.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask pedlar about cow" 		
	

Floyd | 'That's right love, just one cow for a whole packet. Bargain.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I guess this guy isn't much help unless we can get a cow" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "ask pedlar about tree" 		
	

Floyd | 'Do you know what? I hadn't even noticed them. Want to buy some
Floyd | beans?'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yeah, he's kinda fixated on the topic." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get beans" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ferret arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		DavidW says, "I really think we need a cow to get the beans." 	
			inky says, "ok, then I guess we should keep going" 	
			inky asks, "did we go the right way last time or should we go the other way?" 	
			DavidW says, "I assume there's places in both directions." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | I'm pretty sure that's the direction I came from when I entered the
Floyd | forest, so let's go a different way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We've seen at most six locations so far." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On a path in the forest
Floyd | I'm on a path winding through the Enchanted Forest. The path winds its
Floyd | way from the north towards the west. In every other direction there
Floyd | are dark, sinister looking trees that wave their branches at me in an
Floyd | anthropomorphic kind of way. Ooh, I'm soooo scared!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At a fork in the path
Floyd | I'm at a fork in the path. Not the kind of fork you eat with, the sort
Floyd | where the path forks; you know, like a fork. To the north the path
Floyd | widens into a clearing. To the west it disappears into the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read sign" 		
	

Floyd | THREE BEARS' COTTAGE
Floyd |
Floyd | Trespassers will be prostrate.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cottage" 		
	

Floyd | Talk about bijou! It's not much bigger than a shoebox. There's a
Floyd | little chimney on the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x stones" 		
	

Floyd | A crazy-paving path that leads around the side of the house towards a
Floyd | small garden. It's lined by rows of large stones that have for some
Floyd | reason been painted white. Somebody's been watching too many of those
Floyd | gardening programmes on TV.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search stones" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take stone" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take stones" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Go onto the porch? Or go around the cottage to the west?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "sneaking around back is always better" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x plot" 		
	

Floyd | It's in a sunny spot by the side of the cottage. There's a bunch of
Floyd | leaves sticking out of the ground there; weird! Also in the plot is an
Floyd | overripe pumpkin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x pond" 		
	

Floyd | The Three Bears' attempt at a 'water feature' is rather small and
Floyd | choked with pond weed. I think I see something small and green moving
Floyd | below the surface!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get pumpkin" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x leaves" 		
	

Floyd | Just sticking out of the ground. Wacky. I wonder who put them there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get leaves" 		
	

Floyd | I take hold of the leaves and give them a good yank. Something pops
Floyd | out of the ground in a great shower of earth! There seems to be some
Floyd | kinda root vegetable actually attached to the leaves. Weird; I always
Floyd | thought these things came from tins!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x root" 		
	

Floyd | It's big and lumpy and covered in mud. Do people actually eat these
Floyd | things?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "clean root" 		
	

Floyd | I achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a turnip
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pond" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x pond" 		
	

Floyd | The Three Bears' attempt at a 'water feature' is rather small and
Floyd | choked with pond weed. I think I see something small and green moving
Floyd | below the surface!
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The Three Bears' attempt at a 'water feature' is rather small and
Floyd | choked with pond weed. I think I see something small and green moving
Floyd | below the surface!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x green" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x frog" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search pond" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "swim" 		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "drink pond" 		
	

Floyd | There's not enough water to swim in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | There's nothing suitable to drink here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "enter pond" 		
	

Floyd | Two things: One; the pond is only two feet deep. Two; I'm not swimming
Floyd | in a murky bloody pond. Okay?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach in pond" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in pond" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "look in pond" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I wonder if we will have to drain it or scoop the thing out or something" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get weed" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "clean pond" 		
	

Floyd | I achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think a scoop, or it's the golden ball story." 	
			inky says, "yeah ok" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "put root in pond" 		
	

Floyd | I'd need a pretty good reason for chucking something in a pond, 'cos
Floyd | I'm not wading in there after a turnip.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x pumpkin" 		
	

Floyd | It's a little on the squishy side - no good even for making jack o'
Floyd | lanterns now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "break pumpkin" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "eat pumpkin" 		
	

Floyd | I think I'll pass on that, thankyou.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "eat turnip" 		
	

Floyd | Aren't you supposed to cook these things first?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I wonder if the pumpkin is for a Cinderella carriage." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x shed" 		
	

Floyd | It's a ramshackle structure that was obviously cobbled together in
Floyd | five minutes some idle Sunday afternoon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pergola" 		
	

Floyd | It leads into a small meadow bounded by a rickety fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I don't know what a pergola is." 	
			inky asks, "it's like a gazebo, isn't it?" 	
			DavidW says, "For all I know, it's a trellis in the shape of an archway." 	
			inky says, "I guess it is more like a -- yea" 	
			inky says, "it's more like a 3d trellis" 	
			inky says, "like four legs and a trellis on top" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter shed" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the potting shed
Floyd | I'm in the potting shed, a ramshackle structure that was obviously
Floyd | cobbled together in five minutes some idle Sunday afternoon.  I didn't
Floyd | know bears had green fingers. In fact I didn't know they had fingers
Floyd | at all. Plant pots of all sizes are scattered about the shed untidily
Floyd | and the whole place is festooned with cobwebs.
Floyd | In the corner is an old metal trunk marked 'FISHING TACKLE.'
Floyd |
Floyd | I can also see a pair of secateurs and a ratty old paintbrush here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ah" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x secateurs" 		
	

Floyd | A pair of pruning clippers, for pruning things I guess. What does
Floyd | pruning have to do with prunes? The pair of secateurs are covered in
Floyd | rust.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get it" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get them" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "'secateurs'. So UK." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get paintbrush" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x it" 		
	

Floyd | I've seen more hair on a skinhead but at a pinch it's probably still
Floyd | serviceable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x tackle" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x trunk" 		
	

Floyd | It's a battered old thing with the words 'FISHING TACKLE' crudely
Floyd | painted on the lid. The old metal trunk is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | I open the trunk. It contains some sticks of dynamite. If this is what
Floyd | Papa Bear thinks of as fishing tackle I dread to think what he uses
Floyd | for hunting - a Sherman tank, perhaps?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get dynamite" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x pots" 		
	

Floyd | The plant pots are piled precariously against the wall of the shed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search pots" 		
	

Floyd | I find a trowel and a pair of gardening gloves, which I take.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "move pots" 		
	

Floyd | Those are fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "lotta stuff here" 	
			DavidW says, "I wonder how large a game this is." 	
			inky asks, "this is the fully-expanded ten-hour version, isn't it?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | I have so far scored 3 out of a possible 100, in 79 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "heh. no idea" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x dynamite" 		
	

Floyd | There are three sticks, each about six inches long and an inch in
Floyd | diameter. The fuses are extremely short, as though some evil rodent
Floyd | has been nibbling at them!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light dynamite" 		
	

Floyd | I'm sorry, I don't know how to do that without matches. I was in the
Floyd | girl scouts, but they kicked me out after two weeks.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | I'm in a small meadow at the back of the cottage, separated from the
Floyd | forest by a rickety fence. In the middle of the meadow is what appears
Floyd | to be a homemade wind turbine! To the south, through the tangled
Floyd | pergola, is the garden.
Floyd | Daisy the cow is standing here, chewing disinterestedly on a mouthful
Floyd | of hay.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oho" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x turbine" 		
	

Floyd | It appears to be a 5 KW battery-charging turbine made from wood, old
Floyd | tractor parts and a washing machine motor, probably connected to the
Floyd | cottage by an underground cable. See - I'm not just a pretty face!
Floyd | (Though you have to admit, I am pretty.) The sails are not currently
Floyd | moving since the air is completely still.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is what appears to be an oil can sitting on a platform near the
Floyd | top of the turbine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get can" 		
	

Floyd | I can't reach it from here! It's all the way up on top of that rickety
Floyd | structure!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "climb turbine" 		
	

Floyd | There's no way I'm going up there! It's a deathtrap!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x daisy" 		
	

Floyd | Must be the oddest looking cow I've ever seen! She has four knees! I
Floyd | strongly suspect that it might be two men in a suit, but it is to all
Floyd | intents and purposes, a cow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fence" 		
	

Floyd | Presumably it's intended to keep the fearsome forest animals from
Floyd | getting into the meadow and molesting Daisy, but it doesn't look
Floyd | particularly effective.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hey guys" 	
			DavidW says, "hi Touchy" 	
			inky says, "we are playing the foxy goldilocks" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask daisy about turbine" 		
	

Floyd | "Mooooo!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I know. Sorry for being late. Got caught up in steambirds." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take daisy" 		
	

Floyd | I don't suppose Daisy the cow would care for that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "daisy, s" 		
	

Floyd | Daisy the cow has better things to do.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "daisy, follow me" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push daisy" 		
	

Floyd | Placing both hands on Daisy's hind quarters I brace myself and shove
Floyd | her as hard as I can. Daisy moos discontentedly and remains
Floyd | obstinately where she is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show turnip to daisy" 		
	

Floyd | Daisy jumps up and down excitedly when she sees the turnip. I don't
Floyd | think I've ever seen a cow do that before!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull daisy" 		
	

Floyd | That would be less than courteous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oho" 	
			DavidW asks, "maybe she'll follow the turnip?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "daisy, follow" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "seems like it" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | I'm in a small meadow at the back of the cottage, separated from the
Floyd | forest by a rickety fence. In the middle of the meadow is what appears
Floyd | to be a homemade wind turbine! To the south, through the tangled
Floyd | pergola, is the garden.
Floyd | Daisy the cow is standing here, chewing disinterestedly on a mouthful
Floyd | of hay.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "daisy, follow me" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "what are we trying to do?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "show turnip to daisy" 		
	

Floyd | Daisy jumps up and down excitedly when she sees the turnip. I don't
Floyd | think I've ever seen a cow do that before!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "we don't really know" 	
			inky says, "but we found a guy who would trade a cow for some magic beans" 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "A pedlar is selling magic beans for the price of a cow." 	
			Touchy says, "alright" 	
			DavidW says, "We are Goldilocks, lost in a forest." 	
			Touchy says, "hm..we could try giving her the flower maybe she'll like us and come with" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "give turnip to daisy" 		
	

Floyd | Daisy gobbles down the turnip excitedly before sidling over to me and
Floyd | nuzzling my chest. I get impression she thinks I've got more turnips
Floyd | hidden somewhere about my person. I can't imagine where she gets that
Floyd | idea.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We're currently ransacking the outside area around the Three Bears' cottage." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow.
Floyd | Daisy the cow walks towards me from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, east and in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Daisy curtsies towards some imaginary audience.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd | Daisy the cow walks towards me from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, south and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Daisy curtsies towards some imaginary audience.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At a fork in the path
Floyd | I'm at a fork in the path. Not the kind of fork you eat with, the sort
Floyd | where the path forks; you know, like a fork. To the north the path
Floyd | widens into a clearing. To the west it disappears into the forest.
Floyd | Daisy the cow walks towards me from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lost in the forest
Floyd | I'm lost in the forest, surrounded on all sides by dense foliage. I
Floyd | knew it was a bad idea to stray from the path! I can go in any
Floyd | direction, but I haven't a clue which is the right one!
Floyd |
Floyd | From somewhere comes the blood-curdling howl of a wolf...
Floyd | Daisy the cow walks towards me from elsewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "wrong way" 	
			inky says, "oops" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | At a fork in the path
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On a path in the forest
Floyd | I'm on a path winding through the Enchanted Forest. The path winds its
Floyd | way from the north towards the west. In every other direction there
Floyd | are dark, sinister looking trees that wave their branches at me in an
Floyd | anthropomorphic kind of way. Ooh, I'm soooo scared!
Floyd | Daisy the cow walks towards me from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the enchanted forest
Floyd | A large wooden sign informs me that I'm in the Enchanted Forest. What
Floyd | it doesn't tell me is how the hell I get out! Everywhere I look there
Floyd | are trees, trees, trees. This place definately has a 'tree' theme
Floyd | going. A clearly marked path leads south and west, whilst in every
Floyd | other direction are, well, trees.
Floyd | An old pedlar is sitting on a log here, tending to his bunions.
Floyd | Daisy the cow walks towards me from the south.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Ah, now there's a lovely specimen!' says the Pedlar, getting up from
Floyd | his log and feeling Daisy's knees. He seems satisfied. 'all present
Floyd | and correct! Here you go love - you'll be cured in no time!' He opens
Floyd | his suitcase and hands me a small packet, then leads Daisy off into
Floyd | the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x beans" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x packet" 		
	

Floyd | It's a packet of magic beans. There are some instructions written on
Floyd | the back of the packet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW clears the save counter. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read packet" 		
	

Floyd | 'For a giant beanstalk, plant bean in a sunny spot and water well. As
Floyd | a cure for non-rabbit-head-itis, take one bean daily, preferably with
Floyd | a meal. If symptoms persist, consult your local wizard. BEST BEFORE:
Floyd | MARCH 1976'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | I'm about 5' 10", 19 years old with stripey tights and Doc Martens,
Floyd | and I'm named after my really cool strawberry blonde dreadlocks.
Floyd | Basically I'm a Fox, but you knew that already.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I suppose the vegetable plot was sunny. And the pond has water, if we can carry it." 	
			Touchy says, "oh we're a fox hehe" 	
			Nitku says, "IRTA non-rabbit-head-tits" 	
			inky says, "we established earlier that fox = sexy" 	
			DavidW says (to Nitku), "That's the X-rated version" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On a path in the forest
Floyd | I'm on a path winding through the Enchanted Forest. The path winds its
Floyd | way from the north towards the west. In every other direction there
Floyd | are dark, sinister looking trees that wave their branches at me in an
Floyd | anthropomorphic kind of way. Ooh, I'm soooo scared!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At a fork in the path
Floyd | I'm at a fork in the path. Not the kind of fork you eat with, the sort
Floyd | where the path forks; you know, like a fork. To the north the path
Floyd | widens into a clearing. To the west it disappears into the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "I guess into the house now?" 	
			DavidW says, "um, maybe." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door is closed.  Just south of me is the clearing
Floyd | in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can also see a milkbottle (in which is a crumpled note) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "we can try" 	
			Touchy says, "haha anthropomorphic" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get milkbottle" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x milkbottle" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open milkbottle" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something I can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get note" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read note" 		
	

Floyd | 'Dear Snookums, three pints tomorrow please - one regular, one skimmed
Floyd | and one semi-skimmed. From your little Fuzzy-wuzzy'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x dustbin" 		
	

Floyd | An environmentally sound way of disposing of all the objects I'm
Floyd | finished with. The battered old dustbin is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put bottle in dustbin" 		
	

Floyd | I put the empty milkbottle into the battered old dustbin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The milkbottle will be good for carrying some water, I think." 	
			Touchy asks, "good idea...to the flowerbed then?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "why are we not just eating them again?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat bean" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open packet" 		
	

Floyd | I open the small packet, revealing a magic bean.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat bean" 		
	

Floyd | I'd have to be holding it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get bean" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat bean" 		
	

Floyd | I have a feeling that non-rabbit-head-itis is an affliction that
Floyd | mainly affects rabbits. I'm not sure what kind of effect the bean
Floyd | would have on a human being. Are you sure you want me to go through
Floyd | with this?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "no" 		
	

Floyd | That was a rhetorical question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "haha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "fill bottle" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I filled the bottle with water from the pond. Yeeurrggh! My hand
Floyd | is covered in pondslime now! Thanks a lot!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "plant bean" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I planted it in the vegetable plot. Nothing seems to be
Floyd | happening. So much for the "magic."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pour water on bean" 		
	

Floyd | (the bottle of water on the magic bean)
Floyd | Okay, I watered the magic bean. After a few moments there is a low
Floyd | rumble from underground. The ground begins to shake violently...
Floyd |
Floyd |    Aaah! Something shot out of the ground and knocked me flying! I'm
Floyd | lying spreadeagled on the ground beneath this MASSIVE beanstalk! Well,
Floyd | I say massive, actually it stops abruptly just above the roof of the
Floyd | cottage.
Floyd |
Floyd | Damn, I seem to have dropped all my stuff...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get all" 		
	

Floyd | broken bottle: Taken.
Floyd | overripe pumpkin: Taken.
Floyd | pair of secateurs: Taken.
Floyd | ratty old paintbrush: Taken.
Floyd | some sticks of dynamite: Taken.
Floyd | trowel: Taken.
Floyd | pair of gardening gloves: Taken.
Floyd | small packet: Taken.
Floyd | crumpled note: Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "climb beanstalk" 		
	

Floyd | If Jack can do it, so can Goldilocks!
Floyd | At the top of the beanstalk
Floyd | I'm at the top of the beanstalk. I was under the impression that these
Floyd | giant beanstalks all had castles at the top of them, but not this
Floyd | scrawny specimen. However I can almost touch the roof of the cottage
Floyd | from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x roof" 		
	

Floyd | There's a little chimney stack attached to which is a TV aerial. The
Floyd | roof is a little too high for me to reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "bottle broken, aw" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At the top of the beanstalk
Floyd | I'm at the top of the beanstalk. I was under the impression that these
Floyd | giant beanstalks all had castles at the top of them, but not this
Floyd | scrawny specimen. However I can almost touch the roof of the cottage
Floyd | from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x bottle" 		
	

Floyd | It's pretty useless now!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "hmm, should I undo?" 	
			DavidW asks, "I think we're meant to enter the cottage via the chimney?" 	
			Touchy says, "sounds like it...try jumping" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "jump onto roof" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to jump.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | Okay... Oof! Fortunately for you I had a soft landing on the thatched
Floyd | roof of the cottage...
Floyd | On the roof
Floyd | I'm perched precariously on the roof of the cottage, trying
Floyd | desperately not to look down. There is a chimney here attached to
Floyd | which is a TV aerial. It kind of spoils the chocolate box look of the
Floyd | place if you know what I mean. The top of the beanstalk can be seen
Floyd | poking up above the roofline.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x aerial" 		
	

Floyd | It looks a little out of place on such a picturesque little cottage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get it" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn it" 		
	

Floyd | Okay - that should improve the picture!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x chimney" 		
	

Floyd | It looks just wide enough for me to fit down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			DavidW says, "yay solving future problem" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Go down the rabbit hole, Alice." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter chimney" 		
	

Floyd | Okay here goes... Wheee! I slid right down the chimney and out of the
Floyd | fireplace! That was fun. Can I do it again?
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a spoon, a large bowl of hot porridge, a
Floyd | medium-sized bowl of cold porridge and a tiny little bowl of
Floyd | just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "mod cons?" 	
			inky says, "modern conveniences" 	
			inky says, "ie, appliances" 	
			Touchy says, "ah.." 	
			DavidW says, "I had to puzzle that out too." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x dresser" 		
	

Floyd | It's an olde worlde pine number. Looks like it's seen quite a bit of
Floyd | use over the years. The kitchen dresser is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | I open the kitchen dresser, revealing a gigantic bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "er, for grandpapa bear?" 	
			inky says, "hmm" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x gigantic bowl" 		
	

Floyd | An earthenware bowl with the word "GRAMPA" glazed on it. It's bigger
Floyd | than the large and medium bowls put together. The gigantic bowl is
Floyd | empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "or for eating little children" 	
			inky says, "we could pour all the porridge in an average the temperature" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Touchy says, "haha" 	
			Touchy says, "dead on sir" 	
			DavidW says (to inky), "I think you're right." 	
			Touchy asks, "we have no motivation to do that though, right?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take gigantic bowl" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Touchy), "not really" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pour large into gigantic" 		
	

Floyd | (the large bowl into the gigantic bowl)
Floyd | large quantity of hot porridge: I pour the large quantity of hot
Floyd | porridge into the gigantic bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "let's find that tv and chill out..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pour medium into gigantic" 		
	

Floyd | (the medium-sized bowl into the gigantic bowl)
Floyd | medium quantity of cold porridge: Okay, I poured the cold porridge and
Floyd | the hot porridge into the gigantic bowl. Now I have one gigantic bowl
Floyd | of JUST-RIGHT porridge! Now why didn't the Three Bears think of that?
Floyd | I guess I must be smarter than the average bear!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take spoon" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tiny" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the tiny little bowl or the tiny quantity of
Floyd | just-right porridge?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I suppose we should hold off on eating any of it just yet." 	
			DavidW says, "For all I know, we add sleeping powder to it and feed it to Hansel and Gretel." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. No obvious exits." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hunh, weird" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the pantry
Floyd | I'm in the pantry, a small claustrophobic room which smells faintly of
Floyd | cinammon, honey and the mouse droppings that are liberally sprinkled
Floyd | across the tiled floor. There is an upright freezer in the corner and
Floyd | some sturdy shelves stacked high with box after box of McScottie's
Floyd | porridge oats. The kitchen lies to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the shelf is a matchbox.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in the corner of the pantry, underneath the shelves is a
Floyd | mousetrap.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "oh" 	
			DavidW says, "oops sorry" 	
			inky says, "oho, matchbox" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get matchbox" 		
	

Floyd | Goldilocks and the Three Bears; the sad tale of a kleptomaniac who
Floyd | went too far and collapsed under the weight of her own inventory.
Floyd | Taken!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	trikiw materializes. 		inky says, "ha ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x oats" 		
	

Floyd | The bears must spend a fortune on porridge oats - there must be three
Floyd | hundred cartons here! I wonder if they save the coupons?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look in oats" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x mousetrap" 		
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	

Floyd | A simple little gadget designed to deliver swift and painless death to
Floyd | harmless little rodents. There's a dead mouse in it right now. He
Floyd | seems to have been lured there by a large wedge of cheese.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get mousetrap" 		
	

Floyd | Fine, fine, no problem - I'll just balance it on top of my head. What
Floyd | did your last slave die of?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline waves and makes an isquiesque departure for home. 		Touchy says, "dinner....be back soon" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "open freezer" 		
	

Floyd | I open the freezer, revealing a packet of frozen pork chops.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "don't get eaten by bears" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x chops" 		
	

Floyd | There are three pork chops in the packet. Why am I not surprised?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Wonder if that's the three little pigs." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get pork" 		
	

Floyd | Goldilocks and the Three Bears; the sad tale of a kleptomaniac who
Floyd | went too far and collapsed under the weight of her own inventory.
Floyd | Taken!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the pantry
Floyd | I'm in the pantry, a small claustrophobic room which smells faintly of
Floyd | cinammon, honey and the mouse droppings that are liberally sprinkled
Floyd | across the tiled floor. There is an upright freezer in the corner and
Floyd | some sturdy shelves stacked high with box after box of McScottie's
Floyd | porridge oats. The kitchen lies to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x shelves" 		
	

Floyd | One of the bears is obviously into DIY.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "climb shelves" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "should we take the pork chops?" 	
	Taleslinger has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get pork" 		
	

Floyd | I already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |     a wedge of cheese
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl of just-right porridge
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cheese" 		
	

Floyd | It's stale and hard as a rock!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | My first impression upon entering the entrance hall of the Three
Floyd | Bears' cottage is of hundreds of eyes staring glassily down at me from
Floyd | every corner. Virtually every forest creature from the tiniest shrew
Floyd | to the largest moose is represented in a macabre collection of hunting
Floyd | trophies. And not just forest creatures either; I'd swear that some of
Floyd | these heads are human! On one wall is a full length portrait of the
Floyd | bear clan. A narrow staircase leads upwards, and there are doors to
Floyd | the north and west. Completing the morbid ambiance is a motheaten
Floyd | bearskin rug.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Ding-Dong!' The doorbell rings. A booming voice can be heard from the
Floyd | direction of the front door: 'Little pigs, little pigs, LET ME IN, or
Floyd | I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll BLOW YOUR HOUSE IN!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "I suppose we should check out the bedroom? See what bruin porn Papa Bear has stashed away?" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Ellison says, "heh" 	
			inky says, "I already know all about bear porn, mister" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | My first impression upon entering the entrance hall of the Three
Floyd | Bears' cottage is of hundreds of eyes staring glassily down at me from
Floyd | every corner. Virtually every forest creature from the tiniest shrew
Floyd | to the largest moose is represented in a macabre collection of hunting
Floyd | trophies. And not just forest creatures either; I'd swear that some of
Floyd | these heads are human! On one wall is a full length portrait of the
Floyd | bear clan. A narrow staircase leads upwards, and there are doors to
Floyd | the north and west. Completing the morbid ambiance is a motheaten
Floyd | bearskin rug.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Ding-Dong!' The doorbell rings. A booming voice can be heard from the
Floyd | direction of the front door: 'Little pigs, little pigs, LET ME IN, or
Floyd | I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll BLOW YOUR HOUSE IN!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | I open the door a tiny crack. As I do so, the mangy looking wolf I
Floyd | encountered on the path barges into the hall, his beady eyes darting
Floyd | this way and that.
Floyd |    'I'm going to eat you little piggies!' he snarls. 'Don't worry, it
Floyd | won't hurt a bit.' Then he notices me and his expression turns to one
Floyd | of bewilderment. 'My dear girl,' he says 'we really must stop meeting
Floyd | like this. It is not you I seek, but the Three Little Pigs. I waited
Floyd | two whole weeks for Little Red Riding Hood, after devouring her
Floyd | grandmother who was exceedingly tough and chewy and quite frankly I
Floyd | have had enough of the taste of humans. Go tell those snivelling pigs
Floyd | it's breakfast time!!'
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give pork to wolf" 		
	

Floyd | 'Here you go, Wolfie!' I say, shoving the pork chops under his
Floyd | quivering nose. He recoils in amateur-dramatic horror.
Floyd |    'Cretinous child!' He roars, 'I can't possibly eat those! Do I look
Floyd | like an arctic fox? Am I similar in appearance to a polar bear? Nay, I
Floyd | am a wolf! A wily wanderer of the woodlands! Were I to attempt to eat
Floyd | those my delicate jaws would shatter like glass! Take them away, and
Floyd | don't bring them back until they're medium rare!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "what a picky fellow" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | 'Now then,' says the wolf, 'if you've quite finished interrogating me,
Floyd | I shall be off in search of those elusive ungulates.'
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Three chairs are arranged around a small coffee table; a large chair,
Floyd | a medium-sized chair and a tiny little chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "are pigs really ungulates?" 	
			inky says, "I think of that as meaning gazelles or whatever" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm unfamiliar with 'ungulates', so I dunno." 	
			inky says, "hunh, I guess so" 	
			inky | Commonly known examples of ungulates living today are the horse, zebra, donkey, cattle/bison, rhinoceros, camel, hippopotamus, goat, pig, sheep, giraffe, okapi, moose,elk, deer, tapir, antelope, and gazelle. 	
			DavidW says, "... and especially RABBITS!" 	
			inky says, "rabbits don't have hooves!" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x copy" 		
	

Floyd | All the latest gossip on the Fairyland royal family. Let's see; "Who's
Floyd | going to be at the Royal Ball?" Hmm. "How to get the Rapunzel look."
Floyd | Ho hum. Wait, what's this; "It's the latest craze that's sweeping the
Floyd | nation - the must-have toy that every real princess won't want to be
Floyd | without. Golden Balls have become the bestselling plaything at
Floyd | Geppetto's toy superstore..." Oh, please - what's a princess going to
Floyd | do with a ball made of solid gold - she'd only drop it in a pond or
Floyd | something!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "(sorry. Sounded like the Tazmanian Devil's eating list.)" 	
			inky says, "I see" 	
			inky says, "it probably is" 	
			inky says, "also, here's your golden ball" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x knick-knacks" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, you know, the usual things - glass animals, plaster models of
Floyd | peeing cherubs; the sort of things I would take to a car-boot sale
Floyd | rather than bring back from one. They're of no interest to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "yup. Can I call 'em or what?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get knick-knacks" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x chair" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the large chair, the medium-sized chair or the tiny
Floyd | little chair?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "large" 		
	

Floyd | It's a huge overstuffed leather affair covered with leather buttons.
Floyd | It looks well worn, as though the person it belongs to has nothing
Floyd | better to do than sit on a horrible hard chair all day. A filthy
Floyd | antimacassar is draped over the back of the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | One of the buttons on the arm looks slightly different from the
Floyd | others...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing happens. No power!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky :C 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x antimacassar" 		
	

Floyd | A nasty, frilly lacy thing that old people drape over the backs of
Floyd | chairs for no good reason. It's old and grubby and is embroidered with
Floyd | the initials P.B. There's something underneath it...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under it" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move it" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! There are electrodes concealed underneath it! Papa Bear
Floyd | must be a little tetchy about other people using his chair - he's
Floyd | wired it up to the mains! There's a cable connected to the electrodes
Floyd | which presumably supplies the juice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get antimacassar" 		
	

Floyd | I already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cable" 		
	

Floyd | I guess Papa Bear's a bit touchy about other people sitting in his
Floyd | chair! A cable attached to the electrodes disappears into the back of
Floyd | the chair. I think it must supply the power to those electrodes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky says, "to the windmill out back" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ah" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "I don't suppose we can go north from the top of the beanstalk?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x medium chair" 		
	

Floyd | It's a disgusting shade of pink with orange flowers but it looks
Floyd | really comfortable! If someone really heavy sat on that they'd sink
Floyd | without trace!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tiny chair" 		
	

Floyd | A small self-assembly chair of Swedish design that evokes the
Floyd | wholesome, healthy lifestyle of the Scandinavian people. On the bottom
Floyd | it says 'Made in China.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Three chairs are arranged around a small coffee table; a large chair,
Floyd | a medium-sized chair and a tiny little chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, rpg time" 	
	inky has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is open, but a strong draught
Floyd | threatens to blow it shut at any moment. Completing the morbid
Floyd | ambiance is a motheaten bearskin rug.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rug" 		
	

Floyd | A slightly motheaten pelt with wildly staring glass eyes, previously
Floyd | worn by Grampa bear I presume. Waste not want not, I suppose, but kind
Floyd | of icky all the same. Someone has rather creatively shaved the word
Floyd | 'welcome' on his back. I wonder if they waited until after he was
Floyd | dead...?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move rug" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under rug" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take rug" 		
	

Floyd | I pick up the bearskin rug. Oh,  wow, there's a trapdoor hidden
Floyd | underneath the rug! What a stupid place to put it - right in front of
Floyd | the front door. Someone could have a nasty accident if they didn't
Floyd | know it was there!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | I open the trapdoor. A set of rickety wooden stairs lead down into
Floyd | darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch dark, and I can't see a thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is open, but a strong draught
Floyd | threatens to blow it shut at any moment. Just inside the front door is
Floyd | an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear rug" 		
	

Floyd | I put on the bearskin rug.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | I'm about 5' 10", 19 years old with stripey tights and Doc Martens,
Floyd | and I'm named after my really cool strawberry blonde dreadlocks.
Floyd | Basically I'm a Fox, but you knew that already.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a huge bed. A narrow staircase
Floyd | leads down to the hall.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oo-kay" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | It affords a view of the clearing in front of the house. The window is
Floyd | painted shut and doesn't look as though it's been opened in years.
Floyd | There's a tiny point of light flitting about outside the window!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "light" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to light?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x light" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | Generations of careless decorators have repeatedly painted over the
Floyd | catch making it impossible to turn. No matter how hard I try I can't
Floyd | open it with my bare hands!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open window with trowel" 		
	

Floyd | Do you want me to break a nail or something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sleeping beauty" 		
	

Floyd | She's sprawled across Baby Bear's bed, fast asleep and still wearing
Floyd | her party dress. Drunk, I shouldn't wonder. Oi! Beauty! This is my
Floyd | fairytale! Hoppit!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wake her" 		
	

Floyd | I shake her violently and yell in her ear; 'Wakey wakey!' but to no
Floyd | avail. She murmurs something in her sleep about a kiss, and then
Floyd | resumes snoring. The lazy cow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kiss her" 		
	

Floyd | Okay - but this had better work, bozo!
Floyd |
Floyd |    (I pucker up and give her a big sloppy kiss on the cheek.)
Floyd |
Floyd |    Yeuch! That was vile! And it didn't work either - it looks as
Floyd | though only a kiss from a handsome prince will wake her! Typical
Floyd | bloody princess - too fussy for her own good if you ask me!
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf strolls out of the room downwards.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tiny bed" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tiny bed" 		
	

Floyd | Ooh, what a sweet 'ickle bed! It looks just big enough for 'ickle ole'
Floyd | me, but somebody got there first! It's that lazy cow Sleeping Beauty!
Floyd | There's no way I'm snuggling up next to that bimbo!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x large bed" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a huge bed. A narrow staircase
Floyd | leads down to the hall.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x huge bed" 		
	

Floyd | It's very large and very uncomfortable looking, and is covered by a
Floyd | single rather thin looking blanket. Is this guy some kind of masochist
Floyd | or what?
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from below.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x blanket" 		
	

Floyd | It's threadbare and patched in several places, but otherwise quite
Floyd | uninteresting.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x medium bed" 		
	

Floyd | This thing has so many quilts and eiderdowns piled on it that I fear
Floyd | the frame will give way under the weight. Mama Bear is heading for
Floyd | some real back trouble in later life.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search it" 		
	

Floyd | There is nothing on the medium-sized bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search huge bed" 		
	

Floyd | On the huge bed is a rather thin blanket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take blanket" 		
	

Floyd | Wow! Now I understand why the huge bed felt so hard! What better way
Floyd | to conceal from your wife the fact that you've spent your family's
Floyd | entire annual porridge budget on a full sized snooker table than to
Floyd | give up your conjugal rights altogether and disguise it as a bed! Boy,
Floyd | could this couple use some marriage guidance!
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf strolls out of the room downwards.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x snooker table" 		
	

Floyd | No wonder it was so hard! The "bed" was actually a full sized snooker
Floyd | table with pockets and everything...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pockets" 		
	

Floyd | A standard part of your basic snooker table I believe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search pockets" 		
	

Floyd | In one of the pockets is a cue ball.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take cue ball" 		
	

Floyd | Oh great. More junk. We're building up quite a collection, aren't we?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | That was a rhetorical question.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from below.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cue ball" 		
	

Floyd | Shiny, round and white.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x wolf" 		
	

Floyd | What big eyes he has! What big teeth he has!! And what a big...
Floyd | ...oh, never mind. For some reason he is dressed as an old woman in a
Floyd | bonnet and nightgown, but each to their own, I say.
Floyd | 'Here, piggy piggy piggy!' says the wolf, wandering off downwards.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a cue ball
Floyd |   a rather thin blanket
Floyd |   a bearskin rug (being worn)
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |     a wedge of cheese
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl of just-right porridge
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "wolf? piggy? seems I missed some crucial plot elements hehe" 	
			Alex says (to Touchy), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that a wolf is awrrooooooo." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is open, but a strong draught
Floyd | threatens to blow it shut at any moment. Just inside the front door is
Floyd | an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask wolf about beauty" 		
	

Floyd | 'Enough talk! There are more important matters at hand - such as
Floyd | lunch! Where are those pigs?'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "close trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | I close the trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x trophies" 		
	

Floyd | On one of the walls there are several animal heads mounted on wooden
Floyd | plaques. It's hard to tell given the appalling quality of the
Floyd | taxidermy job, but I'd swear that some of these heads were once human.
Floyd | No cuddly teddy bears, these three!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x portraits" 		
	

Floyd | One wall is dominated by a rather amateurish painting of the Three
Floyd | Bears signed by Mama Bear herself. I can't see her winning the Turner
Floyd | Prize anytime soon! The rest are portraits of more distant members of
Floyd | the bear clan, including Grampa Bear and Grandma Bear. I guess even
Floyd | the three bears have forbears!
Floyd |
Floyd | That's odd; for some reason Papa Bear is only wearing one sock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "hm... so are we trying to catch the wolf or something?" 	
			DavidW says, "The wolf seems to watch the pork chops, but cooked." 	
			DavidW says, "want" 	
			DavidW says, "I think we need to explore more." 	
			DavidW says, "We've got quite a few things and it's not yet obvious where to use most of it." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sock" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take portrait" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, west, up and out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | 'Well,' says the wolf, 'it was nice talking to you, but I really must
Floyd | be off. Those piggies won't get eaten all by themselves.'
Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door is closed.  Just south of me is the clearing
Floyd | in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    As I move out onto the porch a draught from somewhere blows the
Floyd | door shut behind me!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb beanstalk" 		
	

Floyd | If Jack can do it, so can Goldilocks!
Floyd | At the top of the beanstalk
Floyd | I'm at the top of the beanstalk. I was under the impression that these
Floyd | giant beanstalks all had castles at the top of them, but not this
Floyd | scrawny specimen. However I can almost touch the roof of the cottage
Floyd | from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, east, up and in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At a fork in the path
Floyd | I'm at a fork in the path. Not the kind of fork you eat with, the sort
Floyd | where the path forks; you know, like a fork. To the north the path
Floyd | widens into a clearing. To the west it disappears into the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lost in the forest
Floyd | I'm wandering in the forest lost and completely disorientated!
Floyd | Everywhere I look there are strange, twisted trees, and what's more
Floyd | they all look exactly the same! I'm beginning to think it was a really
Floyd | bad idea to leave the path...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lost in the forest
Floyd | I'm wandering in the forest lost and completely disorientated!
Floyd | Everywhere I look there are strange, twisted trees, and what's more
Floyd | they all look exactly the same! I'm beginning to think it was a really
Floyd | bad idea to leave the path...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lost in the forest
Floyd | I'm walking in a trackless wilderness of tall, straight trees whose
Floyd | mighty trunks remind me of the time I got lost among the Axminsters at
Floyd | CarpetWorld aged six. I can go in just about any direction, but they
Floyd | all look the same to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lost in the forest
Floyd | I'm lost in the forest, surrounded on all sides by dense foliage. I
Floyd | knew it was a bad idea to stray from the path! I can go in any
Floyd | direction, but I haven't a clue which is the right one!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x trees" 		
	

Floyd | There's an arrow carved into the bark of one particular tree! It's
Floyd | pointing to the west!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the enchanted forest
Floyd | A large wooden sign informs me that I'm in the Enchanted Forest. What
Floyd | it doesn't tell me is how the hell I get out! Everywhere I look there
Floyd | are trees, trees, trees. This place definately has a 'tree' theme
Floyd | going. A clearly marked path leads south and west, whilst in every
Floyd | other direction are, well, trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x trees" 		
	

Floyd | There's really not a lot I can say about them except that they're
Floyd | tall, they're made of wood, and they're absolutely bloody everywhere!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lost in the forest
Floyd | I'm walking in a trackless wilderness of tall, straight trees whose
Floyd | mighty trunks remind me of the time I got lost among the Axminsters at
Floyd | CarpetWorld aged six. I can go in just about any direction, but they
Floyd | all look the same to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x trees" 		
	

Floyd | A cute red squirrel pops out from behind one tree and gestures
Floyd | northwards with a tiny thumb before scurrying away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On a path in the forest
Floyd | I'm on a path winding through the Enchanted Forest. The path winds its
Floyd | way from the north towards the west. In every other direction there
Floyd | are dark, sinister looking trees that wave their branches at me in an
Floyd | anthropomorphic kind of way. Ooh, I'm soooo scared!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At a fork in the path
Floyd | I'm at a fork in the path. Not the kind of fork you eat with, the sort
Floyd | where the path forks; you know, like a fork. To the north the path
Floyd | widens into a clearing. To the west it disappears into the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm." 	
	DavidW drops notebook. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take notebook" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take notebook" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW gets notebook. 		DavidW says, "sorry" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door is closed.  Just south of me is the clearing
Floyd | in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | I'm in a small meadow at the back of the cottage, separated from the
Floyd | forest by a rickety fence. In the middle of the meadow is what appears
Floyd | to be a homemade wind turbine! To the south, through the tangled
Floyd | pergola, is the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x fence" 		
	

Floyd | Presumably it's intended to keep the fearsome forest animals from
Floyd | getting into the meadow and molesting Daisy, but it doesn't look
Floyd | particularly effective.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb fence" 		
	

Floyd | No thanks, I'd only get lost in the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x turbine" 		
	

Floyd | It appears to be a 5 KW battery-charging turbine made from wood, old
Floyd | tractor parts and a washing machine motor, probably connected to the
Floyd | cottage by an underground cable. See - I'm not just a pretty face!
Floyd | (Though you have to admit, I am pretty.) The sails are not currently
Floyd | moving since the air is completely still.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is what appears to be an oil can sitting on a platform near the
Floyd | top of the turbine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x motor" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sails" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shake turbine" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a cue ball
Floyd |   a rather thin blanket
Floyd |   a bearskin rug (being worn)
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |     a wedge of cheese
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl of just-right porridge
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw cue ball at oil can" 		
	

Floyd | I hurl the cue ball at the can of oil in the hope of knocking it off
Floyd | the platform, but I've never been much good at that sort of thing. the
Floyd | cue ball misses the oil can completely and lands a short distance
Floyd | away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take cue ball" 		
	

Floyd | Goldilocks and the Three Bears; the sad tale of a kleptomaniac who
Floyd | went too far and collapsed under the weight of her own inventory.
Floyd | Taken!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm thinking the oil can is for opening the upstairs window." 	
	trikiw goes flopbot 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "blow sails" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "blow turbine" 		
	

Floyd | I could huff and puff until I'm blue in the face and it wouldn't budge
Floyd | even a single degree!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh. um. The wolf could blow the turbine, I guess." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "eat porridge" 		
	

Floyd | Mmmmm! That porridge tasted JUST RIGHT! I feel thoroughly
Floyd | invigourated; in fact I could toss a few cabers myself if you know
Floyd | what I mean. Wait, that sounded really dodgy. Forget I said it.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw cue ball at oil can" 		
	

Floyd | I hurl the cue ball at the can of oil in the hope of knocking it off
Floyd | the platform, but I've never been much good at that sort of thing. the
Floyd | cue ball misses the oil can completely and lands a short distance
Floyd | away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take cue ball" 		
	

Floyd | Yeah, sure, whatever - I'll just tuck it under my chin or something.
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. I suppose we can do something requiring strength." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn turbine" 		
	

Floyd | Even if I could climb up there I wouldn't have the strength to move
Floyd | those sails!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb turbine" 		
	

Floyd | There's no way I'm going up there! It's a deathtrap!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear gloves" 		
	

Floyd | I put on the gloves, but they're much too big for me and feel just a
Floyd | little loose!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pond" 		
	

Floyd | The Three Bears' attempt at a 'water feature' is rather small and
Floyd | choked with pond weed. I think I see something small and green moving
Floyd | below the surface!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take pond" 		
	

Floyd | I can't fill a milkbottle that's in five hundred pieces!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask pond about pond" 		
	

Floyd | I can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search pond" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in pond" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach into pond" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x weed" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take ball" 		
	

Floyd | I already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Damn! The gloves just dropped off my hands! Yes, both of them, at the
Floyd | same time! What are the chances of that?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take gloves" 		
	

Floyd | This could be the pair of gardening gloves that broke Goldilocks'
Floyd | back, you know! Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I didn't exactly sleep much last night. I kinda need to lie down a little." 	
			Ellison says, "sounds good. I have to get some lunch." 	
	Ellison goes back to Squeamhurst.. 		
	Ellison has disconnected. 		Touchy asks, "what was the command to mute a channel again?" 	
			inky says, "@mute #clubfloyd" 	
			inky says, "or whatever" 	
			Touchy says, "galaxyprincess..." 	
	Gerynar arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		
	Gerynar disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again. 		
	Ferret goes home. 		
	Johnny is more fun than a box of crayons. 		
	maga says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga asks, "did we call a hiatus, or just peter out?" 	
	Nitku leaves. 		
	RootShell arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	RootShell says, "Hello all :)" 		
	RootShell disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again. 		
	inky arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a cue ball
Floyd |   a rather thin blanket
Floyd |   a bearskin rug (being worn)
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |     a wedge of cheese
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | I have so far scored 21 out of a possible 100, in 279 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		inky says, "ok let's get this show back on the road" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cute ball" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cue ball" 		
	

Floyd | Shiny, round and white.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light dynamite" 		
	

Floyd | Wowee! Who'd have thought some sticks of dynamite would burn so well!
Floyd | Uh-oh; the flames are spreading like wildfire - I burned down the
Floyd | cottage, the entire forest and everything in it, including me. That'll
Floyd | teach me to play with matches!!
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 21 out of a possible 100, in 281 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light fuse" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x dynamite" 		
	

Floyd | There are three sticks, each about six inches long and an inch in
Floyd | diameter. The fuses are extremely short, as though some evil rodent
Floyd | has been nibbling at them!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x paintbrush" 		
	

Floyd | I've seen more hair on a skinhead but at a pinch it's probably still
Floyd | serviceable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get hair" 		
	

Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light hair" 		
	

Floyd | Wowee! Who'd have thought my dreadlocks would burn so well! Uh-oh; the
Floyd | flames are spreading like wildfire - I burned down the cottage, the
Floyd | entire forest and everything in it, including me. That'll teach me to
Floyd | play with matches!!
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 21 out of a possible 100, in 284 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "attach paintbrush to dynamite" 		
	

Floyd | I would achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fuse" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light paintbrush" 		
	

Floyd | Wowee! Who'd have thought the ratty old paintbrush would burn so well!
Floyd | Uh-oh; the flames are spreading like wildfire - I burned down the
Floyd | cottage, the entire forest and everything in it, including me. That'll
Floyd | teach me to play with matches!!
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 21 out of a possible 100, in 285 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "I tried to start this on my own to catch up but couldn't maintain my concentration at the cafe" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x dynamite" 		
	

Floyd | There are three sticks, each about six inches long and an inch in
Floyd | diameter. The fuses are extremely short, as though some evil rodent
Floyd | has been nibbling at them!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "throw dynamite in pond" 		
	

Floyd | I'd need a pretty good reason for chucking something in a pond, 'cos
Floyd | I'm not wading in there after some sticks of dynamite.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			Ellison says, "DavidW was noticing earlier that we probably have to get the wolf to blow at the windmill somehow" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x towel" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "that is a good idea" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | I'm in a small meadow at the back of the cottage, separated from the
Floyd | forest by a rickety fence. In the middle of the meadow is what appears
Floyd | to be a homemade wind turbine! To the south, through the tangled
Floyd | pergola, is the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x turbine" 		
	

Floyd | It appears to be a 5 KW battery-charging turbine made from wood, old
Floyd | tractor parts and a washing machine motor, probably connected to the
Floyd | cottage by an underground cable. See - I'm not just a pretty face!
Floyd | (Though you have to admit, I am pretty.) The sails are not currently
Floyd | moving since the air is completely still.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is what appears to be an oil can sitting on a platform near the
Floyd | top of the turbine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn wheel" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn turbine" 		
	

Floyd | Even if I could climb up there I wouldn't have the strength to move
Floyd | those sails!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x trowel" 		
	

Floyd | It's a thingy for digging little holes in the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | I'm in a small meadow at the back of the cottage, separated from the
Floyd | forest by a rickety fence. In the middle of the meadow is what appears
Floyd | to be a homemade wind turbine! To the south, through the tangled
Floyd | pergola, is the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x pergola" 		
	

Floyd | Through the pergola to the south is the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x pergola" 		
	

Floyd | It leads into a small meadow bounded by a rickety fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "it still seems like we should be able to put the dynamite into the pond" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x pond" 		
	

Floyd | The Three Bears' attempt at a 'water feature' is rather small and
Floyd | choked with pond weed. I think I see something small and green moving
Floyd | below the surface!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "throw ball in pond" 		
	

Floyd | Right idea, I think - just wrong kind of ball.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, so we need to paint it gold" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter shed" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the potting shed
Floyd | I'm in the potting shed, a ramshackle structure that was obviously
Floyd | cobbled together in five minutes some idle Sunday afternoon.  I didn't
Floyd | know bears had green fingers. In fact I didn't know they had fingers
Floyd | at all. Plant pots of all sizes are scattered about the shed untidily
Floyd | and the whole place is festooned with cobwebs.
Floyd | In the corner is an old metal trunk marked 'FISHING TACKLE.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cans" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "is the ball the cue ball? or do we have multiple balls?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cobwebs" 		
	

Floyd | They're absolutely everywhere. It doesn't look as though this place
Floyd | gets a lot of use.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x ball" 		
	

Floyd | Shiny, round and white.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "yeah" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "clean cobwebs" 		
	

Floyd | I achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ghogg arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a cue ball
Floyd |   a rather thin blanket
Floyd |   a bearskin rug (being worn)
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |     a wedge of cheese
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x blanket" 		
	

Floyd | It's threadbare and patched in several places, but otherwise quite
Floyd | uninteresting.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cut blanket" 		
	

Floyd | (with the pair of secateurs)
Floyd | Cutting that up would achieve little.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, east, up and in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "a crumpled note... if only crumple were here to give some insight" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door is closed.  Just south of me is the clearing
Floyd | in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x porch" 		
	

Floyd | A little thatched porch over the front door. It would be quite pretty
Floyd | except that someone has seen fit to paint it gold. Whoever it was has
Floyd | obviously seen one too many episodes of "Changing Rooms."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | Unfortunately the door locked automatically when it blew shut.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At the top of the beanstalk
Floyd | I'm at the top of the beanstalk. I was under the impression that these
Floyd | giant beanstalks all had castles at the top of them, but not this
Floyd | scrawny specimen. However I can almost touch the roof of the cottage
Floyd | from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | Okay... Oof! Fortunately for you I had a soft landing on the thatched
Floyd | roof of the cottage...
Floyd | On the roof
Floyd | I'm perched precariously on the roof of the cottage, trying
Floyd | desperately not to look down. There is a chimney here attached to
Floyd | which is a TV aerial. It kind of spoils the chocolate box look of the
Floyd | place if you know what I mean. The top of the beanstalk can be seen
Floyd | poking up above the roofline.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in any direction!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in any direction!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter chimney" 		
	

Floyd | Okay here goes... Wheee! I slid right down the chimney and out of the
Floyd | fireplace! That was fun. Can I do it again?
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd | 'Here, piggy piggy piggy!' says the wolf, wandering off to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | Must be where Mama bear cooks all her porridge. I don't know why she
Floyd | doesn't just get herself a microwave. The hearth is cold and full of
Floyd | ash. Something glints among the embers...
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search ash" 		
	

Floyd | I fish around in the embers until I find an old brass key. What a
Floyd | ridiculous place to keep it! I pick it up in case it comes in useful.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf strolls out of the room to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says (to inky), "I'm sure you agree that the beanstalk is a total rip-off of the 'Jack and the Beanstalk' Textfire game" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x table" 		
	

Floyd | It looks rather rustic, which is to say that it looks like a bunch of
Floyd | logs crudely nailed together.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yay key finding" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is closed. Just inside the front
Floyd | door is a closed trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf strolls out of the room to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a full sized snooker table. A
Floyd | narrow staircase leads down to the hall.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x beauty" 		
	

Floyd | She's sprawled across Baby Bear's bed, fast asleep and still wearing
Floyd | her party dress. Drunk, I shouldn't wonder. Oi! Beauty! This is my
Floyd | fairytale! Hoppit!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "kiss beauty" 		
	

Floyd | Forget it! Once was more than enough, thankyou!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x table" 		
	

Floyd | No wonder it was so hard! The "bed" was actually a full sized snooker
Floyd | table with pockets and everything...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look in pockets" 		
	

Floyd | one of the pockets is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search pockets" 		
	

Floyd | one of the pockets is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x medium" 		
	

Floyd | This thing has so many quilts and eiderdowns piled on it that I fear
Floyd | the frame will give way under the weight. Mama Bear is heading for
Floyd | some real back trouble in later life.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "that's where we found the cue ball" 	
			inky says, "oh yeah" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is closed. Just inside the front
Floyd | door is a closed trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | I open the trapdoor. A set of rickety wooden stairs lead down into
Floyd | darkness.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch dark, and I can't see a thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light match" 		
	

Floyd | I take a match from the box and strike it. The match flares briefly...
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | and then goes out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fusebox" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is closed. Just inside the front
Floyd | door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a cue ball
Floyd |   a rather thin blanket
Floyd |   a bearskin rug (being worn)
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |     a wedge of cheese
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x portraits" 		
	

Floyd | One wall is dominated by a rather amateurish painting of the Three
Floyd | Bears signed by Mama Bear herself. I can't see her winning the Turner
Floyd | Prize anytime soon! The rest are portraits of more distant members of
Floyd | the bear clan, including Grampa Bear and Grandma Bear. I guess even
Floyd | the three bears have forbears!
Floyd |
Floyd | That's odd; for some reason Papa Bear is only wearing one sock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x sock" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is closed. Just inside the front
Floyd | door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x trophies" 		
	

Floyd | On one of the walls there are several animal heads mounted on wooden
Floyd | plaques. It's hard to tell given the appalling quality of the
Floyd | taxidermy job, but I'd swear that some of these heads were once human.
Floyd | No cuddly teddy bears, these three!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x plaques" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the pantry
Floyd | I'm in the pantry, a small claustrophobic room which smells faintly of
Floyd | cinammon, honey and the mouse droppings that are liberally sprinkled
Floyd | across the tiled floor. There is an upright freezer in the corner and
Floyd | some sturdy shelves stacked high with box after box of McScottie's
Floyd | porridge oats. The kitchen lies to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light fire" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | Must be where Mama bear cooks all her porridge. I don't know why she
Floyd | doesn't just get herself a microwave. The hearth is cold and full of
Floyd | ash.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "clean hearth" 		
	

Floyd | I achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Taleslinger disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put paper in hearth" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put paper in fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a cue ball
Floyd |   a rather thin blanket
Floyd |   a bearskin rug (being worn)
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |     a wedge of cheese
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put note in fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | ...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x note" 		
	

Floyd | 'Dear Snookums, three pints tomorrow please - one regular, one skimmed
Floyd | and one semi-skimmed. From your little Fuzzy-wuzzy'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put trowel in fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | ...
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf strolls out of the room to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "weird" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something I can enter.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yeah" 	
			inky says, "ok, I suppose we didn't have any bright ideas about the light in the basement" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is closed. Just inside the front
Floyd | door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, west, up and down.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Three chairs are arranged around a small coffee table; a large chair,
Floyd | a medium-sized chair and a tiny little chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get magazine" 		
	

Floyd | Oh great. More junk. We're building up quite a collection, aren't we?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x small chair" 		
	

Floyd | A small self-assembly chair of Swedish design that evokes the
Floyd | wholesome, healthy lifestyle of the Scandinavian people. On the bottom
Floyd | it says 'Made in China.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x medium chair" 		
	

Floyd | It's a disgusting shade of pink with orange flowers but it looks
Floyd | really comfortable! If someone really heavy sat on that they'd sink
Floyd | without trace!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in medium chair" 		
	

Floyd | Wow - this chair is soooo soft it's unbelievable! A little too soft!
Floyd | Lucky I'm so light or I'd sink right into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand" 		
	

Floyd | I get out of the medium-sized chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Three chairs are arranged around a small coffee table; a large chair,
Floyd | a medium-sized chair and a tiny little chair.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wolf, sit in medium chair" 		
	

Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf has better things to do.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask wolf about medium chair" 		
	

Floyd | 'Enough talk! There are more important matters at hand - such as
Floyd | lunch! Where are those pigs?'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask wolf about windmill" 		
	

Floyd | 'Enough talk! There are more important matters at hand - such as
Floyd | lunch! Where are those pigs?'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under coffee table" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x large chair" 		
	

Floyd | It's a huge overstuffed leather affair covered with leather buttons.
Floyd | It looks well worn, as though the person it belongs to has nothing
Floyd | better to do than sit on a horrible hard chair all day. As if it
Floyd | wasn't uncomfortable enough already, the chair is fitted with
Floyd | electrodes!
Floyd |
Floyd | One of the buttons on the arm looks slightly different from the
Floyd | others...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x electrodes" 		
	

Floyd | I guess Papa Bear's a bit touchy about other people sitting in his
Floyd | chair! A cable attached to the electrodes disappears into the back of
Floyd | the chair. I think it must supply the power to those electrodes!
Floyd | 'As much as I've enjoyed chewing the fat with you,' says the wolf,
Floyd | 'I'd rather be chewing on some crackling. Now where are those pigs?'
Floyd | 'Here, piggy piggy piggy!' says the wolf, wandering off to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "tell wolf about windmill?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x button" 		
	

Floyd | Whereas all the other buttons look like part of the upholstery, this
Floyd | one is bright red and has the word "activate" written on it!
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tell wolf about windmill" 		
	

Floyd | This provokes no reaction.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf strolls out of the room to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is closed. Just inside the front
Floyd | door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a full sized snooker table. A
Floyd | narrow staircase leads down to the hall.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | Do you want me to break a nail or something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | It affords a view of the clearing in front of the house. The window is
Floyd | painted shut and doesn't look as though it's been opened in years.
Floyd | There's a tiny point of light flitting about outside the window!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x point" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x light" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "break window" 		
	

Floyd | I'm not sure that would be a good idea. I might frighten away that
Floyd | tiny point of light, whatever it is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a copy of 'Hail!' magazine
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a cue ball
Floyd |   a rather thin blanket
Floyd |   a bearskin rug (being worn)
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |     a wedge of cheese
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open window with trowel" 		
	

Floyd | Do you want me to break a nail or something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open window with secateurs" 		
	

Floyd | Do you want me to break a nail or something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hrm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x gigantic bowl" 		
	

Floyd | An earthenware bowl with the word "GRAMPA" glazed on it. It's bigger
Floyd | than the large and medium bowls put together. The gigantic bowl is
Floyd | empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a full sized snooker table. A
Floyd | narrow staircase leads down to the hall.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is closed. Just inside the front
Floyd | door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf strolls out of the room to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | The front door is open. It creaks slightly in the draught.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | The front door is open, but a strong draught threatens to blow it shut
Floyd | at any moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "prop door" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door is closed.  Just south of me is the clearing
Floyd | in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    As I move out onto the porch a draught from somewhere blows the
Floyd | door shut behind me!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x dustbin" 		
	

Floyd | An environmentally sound way of disposing of all the objects I'm
Floyd | finished with. The battered old dustbin is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put note in dustbin" 		
	

Floyd | I put the crumpled note into the battered old dustbin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put bottle in dustbin" 		
	

Floyd | I put the broken bottle into the battered old dustbin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "well, I doubt it's been implemented, but the wolf was no longer in the room when we told him about the windmill... so, next time we're in the same room" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh, whoops" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, south and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x plot" 		
	

Floyd | It's in a sunny spot by the side of the cottage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | I'm in a small meadow at the back of the cottage, separated from the
Floyd | forest by a rickety fence. In the middle of the meadow is what appears
Floyd | to be a homemade wind turbine! To the south, through the tangled
Floyd | pergola, is the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light pork" 		
	

Floyd | Wowee! Who'd have thought the packet of frozen pork chops would burn
Floyd | so well! Uh-oh; the flames are spreading like wildfire - I burned down
Floyd | the cottage, the entire forest and everything in it, including me.
Floyd | That'll teach me to play with matches!!
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 24 out of a possible 100, in 385 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open packet" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the packet of frozen pork chops or the small
Floyd | packet?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pork" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something I can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cook pork" 		
	

Floyd | How?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "that is such an odd burning response" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "cook pork with matches" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to cook the packet of frozen
Floyd | pork chops.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | I'm in a small meadow at the back of the cottage, separated from the
Floyd | forest by a rickety fence. In the middle of the meadow is what appears
Floyd | to be a homemade wind turbine! To the south, through the tangled
Floyd | pergola, is the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x can" 		
	

Floyd | It's out of my reach I'm afraid. Papa Bear must have left it up there
Floyd | when he built the turbine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "throw ball at can" 		
	

Floyd | I hurl the cue ball at the can of oil in the hope of knocking it off
Floyd | the platform, but I've never been much good at that sort of thing. the
Floyd | cue ball misses the oil can completely and lands a short distance
Floyd | away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "(assuming there is something in the game you DO want to burn... and how the fireplace seems so hard to use)" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "yeah I dunno" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "help" 		
	

Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) How do I stop the front door from blowing shut?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (6) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "2" 		
	

Floyd | You need to find something to wedge it open with.
Floyd | No more hints!
Floyd |
Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) How do I stop the front door from blowing shut?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (6) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "3" 		
	

Floyd | If you really want to know, don't ask me. Watch TV and read a
Floyd | magazine.
Floyd | No more hints!
Floyd |
Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) How do I stop the front door from blowing shut?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (6) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "did we watch tv?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At the top of the beanstalk
Floyd | I'm at the top of the beanstalk. I was under the impression that these
Floyd | giant beanstalks all had castles at the top of them, but not this
Floyd | scrawny specimen. However I can almost touch the roof of the cottage
Floyd | from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "jump. enter chimney" 		
	

Floyd | Okay... Oof! Fortunately for you I had a soft landing on the thatched
Floyd | roof of the cottage...
Floyd | On the roof
Floyd | I'm perched precariously on the roof of the cottage, trying
Floyd | desperately not to look down. There is a chimney here attached to
Floyd | which is a TV aerial. It kind of spoils the chocolate box look of the
Floyd | place if you know what I mean. The top of the beanstalk can be seen
Floyd | poking up above the roofline.
Floyd | Okay here goes... Wheee! I slid right down the chimney and out of the
Floyd | fireplace! That was fun. Can I do it again?
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "I dunno. I've missed a lot." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is closed. Just inside the front
Floyd | door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | The front door is open. It creaks slightly in the draught.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wedge door with cheese" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I wedged the door open with the stale cheese.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "nice" 	
	RootShell arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give mouse to wolf" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the dead mouse)
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tell wolf about windmill" 		
	

Floyd | This provokes no reaction.
Floyd | 'Little pigs! Little pigs!' calls the Big Bad Wolf as he disappears
Floyd | upwards. 'Come on out, there's nothing to be afraid of!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Three chairs are arranged around a small coffee table; a large chair,
Floyd | a medium-sized chair and a tiny little chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x tv" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cook pork in fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to cook the packet of frozen
Floyd | pork chops.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light fire" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x table" 		
	

Floyd | It looks rather rustic, which is to say that it looks like a bunch of
Floyd | logs crudely nailed together.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "break table" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a dead mouse
Floyd |   a copy of 'Hail!' magazine
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a cue ball
Floyd |   a rather thin blanket
Floyd |   a bearskin rug (being worn)
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light magazine" 		
	

Floyd | Wowee! Who'd have thought the copy of 'Hail!' magazine would burn so
Floyd | well! Uh-oh; the flames are spreading like wildfire - I burned down
Floyd | the cottage, the entire forest and everything in it, including me.
Floyd | That'll teach me to play with matches!!
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 27 out of a possible 100, in 408 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hint" 		
	

Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (3) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (4) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (5) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "1" 		
	

Floyd | You need to generate some power first.
Floyd | Another Hint? [Y/N]

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd | With a little help from an old friend...
Floyd | No more hints!
Floyd |
Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (3) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (4) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (5) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		Ellison says, "how much does the chair shock you? could we cook the pork with ELECTRICITY? I SING THE PORK ELECTRIC" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "4" 		
	

Floyd | Remember your fairy tales!
Floyd | Another Hint? [Y/N]

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd | Only a kiss from a handsome prince can wake her!
Floyd | No more hints!
Floyd |
Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (3) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (4) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (5) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "ok, proably we need the ball to get the frog to get the prince to get sleeping beauty" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "ah, sounds right" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a dead mouse
Floyd |   a copy of 'Hail!' magazine
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a cue ball
Floyd |   a rather thin blanket
Floyd |   a bearskin rug (being worn)
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "so where can we get some paint?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch dark, and I can't see a thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light match" 		
	

Floyd | I take a match from the box and strike it. The match flares briefly...
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | and then goes out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "feel wall" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "feel" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to feel?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "any" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search wall" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search room" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fusebox" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd | 'Little pigs! Little pigs!' calls the Big Bad Wolf as he disappears
Floyd | upwards. 'Come on out, there's nothing to be afraid of!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "rough" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a dead mouse
Floyd |   a copy of 'Hail!' magazine
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a cue ball
Floyd |   a rather thin blanket
Floyd |   a bearskin rug (being worn)
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 11:55 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x dress" 		
	

Floyd | It's the latest in charity shop chic. Okay, so the hemline used to be
Floyd | a little bit lower. I got a bit scissor-happy, okay?
Floyd | I'm feeling really sleepy...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x rug" 		
	

Floyd | A slightly motheaten pelt with wildly staring glass eyes, previously
Floyd | worn by Grampa bear I presume. Waste not want not, I suppose, but kind
Floyd | of icky all the same. Someone has rather creatively shaved the word
Floyd | 'welcome' on his back. I wonder if they waited until after he was
Floyd | dead...?
Floyd | 'Here, piggy piggy piggy!' says the wolf, wandering off to the north.
Floyd | I can hardly keep my eyes open...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a full sized snooker table. A
Floyd | narrow staircase leads down to the hall.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd | So tired...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "lie on medium bed" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, what was that you said? I'm having trouble concentrating...
Floyd | A large shadow looms over me...
Floyd |
Floyd |    Before I can turn around, someone lays a large heavy paw on my
Floyd | shoulder. I turn my head to see three shaggy forms bearing down on me,
Floyd | if you'll excuse the pun, their hot, fetid breath in my face.
Floyd |    'Who's been eating my porridge?' snarls Papa Bear.
Floyd |    'Who's been sitting in my chair?' growls Mama Bear.
Floyd |    'Who's been planning to sleep off her hangover in my bed, but
Floyd | didn't quite get around to it yet?' says Baby Bear. 'Left it a little
Floyd | too late, didn't you Goldilocks? Should have kept an eye on the time -
Floyd | it's noon and we're back from our walk now, and we're very, very
Floyd | upset! What shall we do with her, Pater?'
Floyd |    'I think she'd look lovely on our trophy wall,' says Papa Bear.
Floyd | 'especially with all that lovely hair.'
Floyd |    He produces a red hot poker from behind his back. 'But first I
Floyd | think we'll take her down to the dungeon and have ourselves a little
Floyd | fun...'
Floyd |
Floyd |    Uh-oh. There's no getting out of this one! Somehow, I think the
Floyd | adventure is over...
Floyd | I have so far scored 27 out of a possible 100, in 420 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "whoopsies" 	
			Ellison asks, "see if you can reference the glass eyes?" 	
			Ellison says, "yay time limits" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x eye" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x eyes" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison nods 	
	RootShell wavess 		inky says (to RootShell), "heya" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 11:49 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I guess we only have like ten more turns anyway" 	
			Ellison asks, "I mean, I assume there isn't another safe place to sleep, right?" 	
			RootShell says, "hello guys" 	
			inky says, "I imagine we want to get her out of the bed" 	
			Ellison says, "hey RootShell" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "help" 		
	

Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (3) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (4) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (5) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "2" 		
	

Floyd | If you really want to know, don't ask me. Watch TV and read a
Floyd | magazine.
Floyd | No more hints!
Floyd |
Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (3) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (4) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (5) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		Ellison says, "looks like we didn't actually lie on the bed. don't know if that helps." 	
	RootShell Ellison hello 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a full sized snooker table. A
Floyd | narrow staircase leads down to the hall.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "lie on tiny bed" 		
	

Floyd | I'm not snuggling up next to her! There's not enough room, for one
Floyd | thing, and she snores, for another!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "lie on medium bed" 		
	

Floyd | I lie down on the medium-sized bed and immediately begin to sink into
Floyd | its suffocating folds. I manage to claw my way out, gasping for
Floyd | breath. There's no way I'm sleeping in that bed tonight!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd | 'Here, piggy piggy piggy!' says the wolf, wandering off to the north.
Floyd | I'm feeling really sleepy...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch dark, and I can't see a thing.
Floyd | I'm feeling really sleepy...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, west, up, down and
Floyd | out.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the west.
Floyd | I'm feeling really sleepy...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door has been wedged open.  Just south of me is the
Floyd | clearing in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd | I can hardly keep my eyes open...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south and in.
Floyd | So tired...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, what was that you said? I'm having trouble concentrating...
Floyd | A large shadow looms over me...
Floyd |
Floyd |    Before I can turn around, someone lays a large heavy paw on my
Floyd | shoulder. I turn my head to see three shaggy forms bearing down on me,
Floyd | if you'll excuse the pun, their hot, fetid breath in my face.
Floyd |    'Who's been eating my porridge?' snarls Papa Bear.
Floyd |    'Who's been sitting in my chair?' growls Mama Bear.
Floyd |    'Who's been planning to sleep off her hangover in my bed, but
Floyd | didn't quite get around to it yet?' says Baby Bear. 'Left it a little
Floyd | too late, didn't you Goldilocks? Should have kept an eye on the time -
Floyd | it's noon and we're back from our walk now, and we're very, very
Floyd | upset! What shall we do with her, Pater?'
Floyd |    'I think she'd look lovely on our trophy wall,' says Papa Bear.
Floyd | 'especially with all that lovely hair.'
Floyd |    He produces a red hot poker from behind his back. 'But first I
Floyd | think we'll take her down to the dungeon and have ourselves a little
Floyd | fun...'
Floyd |
Floyd |    Uh-oh. There's no getting out of this one! Somehow, I think the
Floyd | adventure is over...
Floyd | I have so far scored 27 out of a possible 100, in 420 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf strolls out of the room to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door has been wedged open.  Just south of me is the
Floyd | clearing in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put ball in pond" 		
	

Floyd | Right idea, I think - just wrong kind of ball.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hint" 		
	

Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (3) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (4) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (5) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "2" 		
	

Floyd | If you really want to know, don't ask me. Watch TV and read a
Floyd | magazine.
Floyd | No more hints!
Floyd |
Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (3) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (4) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (5) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the potting shed
Floyd | I'm in the potting shed, a ramshackle structure that was obviously
Floyd | cobbled together in five minutes some idle Sunday afternoon.  I didn't
Floyd | know bears had green fingers. In fact I didn't know they had fingers
Floyd | at all. Plant pots of all sizes are scattered about the shed untidily
Floyd | and the whole place is festooned with cobwebs.
Floyd | In the corner is an old metal trunk marked 'FISHING TACKLE.'
Floyd | I'm feeling really sleepy...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search pots" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd | I can hardly keep my eyes open...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x pots" 		
	

Floyd | The plant pots are piled precariously against the wall of the shed.
Floyd | So tired...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search cobwebs" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, what was that you said? I'm having trouble concentrating...
Floyd | A large shadow looms over me...
Floyd |
Floyd |    Before I can turn around, someone lays a large heavy paw on my
Floyd | shoulder. I turn my head to see three shaggy forms bearing down on me,
Floyd | if you'll excuse the pun, their hot, fetid breath in my face.
Floyd |    'Who's been eating my porridge?' snarls Papa Bear.
Floyd |    'Who's been sitting in my chair?' growls Mama Bear.
Floyd |    'Who's been planning to sleep off her hangover in my bed, but
Floyd | didn't quite get around to it yet?' says Baby Bear. 'Left it a little
Floyd | too late, didn't you Goldilocks? Should have kept an eye on the time -
Floyd | it's noon and we're back from our walk now, and we're very, very
Floyd | upset! What shall we do with her, Pater?'
Floyd |    'I think she'd look lovely on our trophy wall,' says Papa Bear.
Floyd | 'especially with all that lovely hair.'
Floyd |    He produces a red hot poker from behind his back. 'But first I
Floyd | think we'll take her down to the dungeon and have ourselves a little
Floyd | fun...'
Floyd |
Floyd |    Uh-oh. There's no getting out of this one! Somehow, I think the
Floyd | adventure is over...
Floyd | I have so far scored 27 out of a possible 100, in 420 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | I have so far scored 18 out of a possible 100, in 170 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "can we push the pots and break them?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | My first impression upon entering the entrance hall of the Three
Floyd | Bears' cottage is of hundreds of eyes staring glassily down at me from
Floyd | every corner. Virtually every forest creature from the tiniest shrew
Floyd | to the largest moose is represented in a macabre collection of hunting
Floyd | trophies. And not just forest creatures either; I'd swear that some of
Floyd | these heads are human! On one wall is a full length portrait of the
Floyd | bear clan. A narrow staircase leads upwards, and there are doors to
Floyd | the north and west. Completing the morbid ambiance is a motheaten
Floyd | bearskin rug.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Ding-Dong!' The doorbell rings. A booming voice can be heard from the
Floyd | direction of the front door: 'Little pigs, little pigs, LET ME IN, or
Floyd | I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll BLOW YOUR HOUSE IN!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | I open the door a tiny crack. As I do so, the mangy looking wolf I
Floyd | encountered on the path barges into the hall, his beady eyes darting
Floyd | this way and that.
Floyd |    'I'm going to eat you little piggies!' he snarls. 'Don't worry, it
Floyd | won't hurt a bit.' Then he notices me and his expression turns to one
Floyd | of bewilderment. 'My dear girl,' he says 'we really must stop meeting
Floyd | like this. It is not you I seek, but the Three Little Pigs. I waited
Floyd | two whole weeks for Little Red Riding Hood, after devouring her
Floyd | grandmother who was exceedingly tough and chewy and quite frankly I
Floyd | have had enough of the taste of humans. Go tell those snivelling pigs
Floyd | it's breakfast time!!'
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wedge door with cheese" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I wedged the door open with the stale cheese.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf strolls out of the room to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, west, up and out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door has been wedged open.  Just south of me is the
Floyd | clearing in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under porch" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x porch" 		
	

Floyd | A little thatched porch over the front door. It would be quite pretty
Floyd | except that someone has seen fit to paint it gold. Whoever it was has
Floyd | obviously seen one too many episodes of "Changing Rooms."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x porch" 		
	

Floyd | A little thatched porch over the front door. It would be quite pretty
Floyd | except that someone has seen fit to paint it gold. Whoever it was has
Floyd | obviously seen one too many episodes of "Changing Rooms."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under porch" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the potting shed
Floyd | I'm in the potting shed, a ramshackle structure that was obviously
Floyd | cobbled together in five minutes some idle Sunday afternoon.  I didn't
Floyd | know bears had green fingers. In fact I didn't know they had fingers
Floyd | at all. Plant pots of all sizes are scattered about the shed untidily
Floyd | and the whole place is festooned with cobwebs.
Floyd | In the corner is an old metal trunk marked 'FISHING TACKLE.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "break pots" 		
	

Floyd | Now why would I want to do a thing like that?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push pots" 		
	

Floyd | Those are fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull pots" 		
	

Floyd | I can't reach the ones at the top, so I try to pull one out from near
Floyd | the bottom. Moments later the entire pile is lying all over the floor
Floyd | in fragments.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search cobwebs" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the potting shed
Floyd | I'm in the potting shed, a ramshackle structure that was obviously
Floyd | cobbled together in five minutes some idle Sunday afternoon.  I didn't
Floyd | know bears had green fingers. In fact I didn't know they had fingers
Floyd | at all. The floor is littered with pieces of broken plant pot and the
Floyd | whole place is festooned with cobwebs.
Floyd | In the corner is an old metal trunk marked 'FISHING TACKLE.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "PRECARIOUSLY fixed in place" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "search fragments" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x pieces" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search pot" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			Ellison says, "whoa, push and break doesn't work but pull does? (although it's worrisome that we didn't get some points for that)" 	
			inky says, "it might be an alternate way to find the stuff we got via search" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get trunk" 		
	

Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look in trunk" 		
	

Floyd | The old metal trunk is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the potting shed
Floyd | I'm in the potting shed, a ramshackle structure that was obviously
Floyd | cobbled together in five minutes some idle Sunday afternoon.  I didn't
Floyd | know bears had green fingers. In fact I didn't know they had fingers
Floyd | at all. The floor is littered with pieces of broken plant pot and the
Floyd | whole place is festooned with cobwebs.
Floyd | In the corner is an old metal trunk marked 'FISHING TACKLE.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cobwebs" 		
	

Floyd | They're absolutely everywhere. It doesn't look as though this place
Floyd | gets a lot of use.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get cobwebs" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter trunk" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something I can enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x wall" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x garden" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x plot" 		
	

Floyd | It's in a sunny spot by the side of the cottage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | I'm in a small meadow at the back of the cottage, separated from the
Floyd | forest by a rickety fence. In the middle of the meadow is what appears
Floyd | to be a homemade wind turbine! To the south, through the tangled
Floyd | pergola, is the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hint" 		
	

Floyd | (1) Can I eat the porridge in the large and medium-sized bowls?
Floyd | (2) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (3) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (4) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	Ghogg goes home. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "4" 		
	

Floyd | There is, but it is cheating; you won't get the best ending if you do
Floyd | this.
Floyd | Another Hint? [Y/N]

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | (1) Can I eat the porridge in the large and medium-sized bowls?
Floyd | (2) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (3) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (4) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | I'm in a small meadow at the back of the cottage, separated from the
Floyd | forest by a rickety fence. In the middle of the meadow is what appears
Floyd | to be a homemade wind turbine! To the south, through the tangled
Floyd | pergola, is the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fence" 		
	

Floyd | Presumably it's intended to keep the fearsome forest animals from
Floyd | getting into the meadow and molesting Daisy, but it doesn't look
Floyd | particularly effective.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x forest" 		
	

Floyd | It's really quite pretty - the way the early morning sun shines
Floyd | through the treetops dappling the forest floor.  I'd like to be able
Floyd | to tell you what kinds of trees there are but I got kicked out of the
Floyd | Girl Scouts for - let's just say - gross misconduct - with one of the
Floyd | Boy Scout leaders...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, east, up and in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At a fork in the path
Floyd | I'm at a fork in the path. Not the kind of fork you eat with, the sort
Floyd | where the path forks; you know, like a fork. To the north the path
Floyd | widens into a clearing. To the west it disappears into the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On a path in the forest
Floyd | I'm on a path winding through the Enchanted Forest. The path winds its
Floyd | way from the north towards the west. In every other direction there
Floyd | are dark, sinister looking trees that wave their branches at me in an
Floyd | anthropomorphic kind of way. Ooh, I'm soooo scared!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the enchanted forest
Floyd | A large wooden sign informs me that I'm in the Enchanted Forest. What
Floyd | it doesn't tell me is how the hell I get out! Everywhere I look there
Floyd | are trees, trees, trees. This place definately has a 'tree' theme
Floyd | going. A clearly marked path leads south and west, whilst in every
Floyd | other direction are, well, trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | I'm pretty sure that's the direction I came from when I entered the
Floyd | forest, so let's go a different way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "maybe the cheating way is to sleep on the floor in the room where the rug was while wearing the rug" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x sign" 		
	

Floyd | ENCHANTED FOREST
Floyd |
Floyd | Bye-Laws and Regulations
Floyd |
Floyd | NO FISHING
Floyd | NO HUNTING
Floyd | NO TRESPASSING IN STRANGE LITTLE COTTAGES
Floyd | DO NOT STRAY FROM THE PATHS
Floyd | (Unless you want to get seriously lost, that is!)
Floyd |
Floyd | DO NOT FEED THE WOLVES!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On a path in the forest
Floyd | I'm on a path winding through the Enchanted Forest. The path winds its
Floyd | way from the north towards the west. In every other direction there
Floyd | are dark, sinister looking trees that wave their branches at me in an
Floyd | anthropomorphic kind of way. Ooh, I'm soooo scared!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At a fork in the path
Floyd | I'm at a fork in the path. Not the kind of fork you eat with, the sort
Floyd | where the path forks; you know, like a fork. To the north the path
Floyd | widens into a clearing. To the west it disappears into the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x path" 		
	

Floyd | A crazy-paving path that leads around the side of the house towards a
Floyd | small garden. It's lined by rows of large stones that have for some
Floyd | reason been painted white. Somebody's been watching too many of those
Floyd | gardening programmes on TV.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x stones" 		
	

Floyd | A crazy-paving path that leads around the side of the house towards a
Floyd | small garden. It's lined by rows of large stones that have for some
Floyd | reason been painted white. Somebody's been watching too many of those
Floyd | gardening programmes on TV.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get stones" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "dig" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "plot" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I dug a little hole in the ground with the trowel, but found
Floyd | nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x beanstalk" 		
	

Floyd | Aren't these things supposed to lead to castles in the clouds with
Floyd | giants and stuff? I guess that bean must have been past it's sell-by
Floyd | date, but then so was the cow I exchanged it for...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | At the top of the beanstalk
Floyd | I'm at the top of the beanstalk. I was under the impression that these
Floyd | giant beanstalks all had castles at the top of them, but not this
Floyd | scrawny specimen. However I can almost touch the roof of the cottage
Floyd | from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | Okay... Oof! Fortunately for you I had a soft landing on the thatched
Floyd | roof of the cottage...
Floyd | On the roof
Floyd | I'm perched precariously on the roof of the cottage, trying
Floyd | desperately not to look down. There is a chimney here attached to
Floyd | which is a TV aerial. It kind of spoils the chocolate box look of the
Floyd | place if you know what I mean. The top of the beanstalk can be seen
Floyd | poking up above the roofline.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x root" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			Ellison asks, "do we know why we wanted to wedge the front door open?" 	
			inky says, "I guess if it has an aerial it must have a tv" 	
			inky says, "it just makes it easier to get in and out, I guess" 	
			Ellison says, "ah, gotcha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter chimney" 		
	

Floyd | Okay here goes... Wheee! I slid right down the chimney and out of the
Floyd | fireplace! That was fun. Can I do it again?
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x tv" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the pantry
Floyd | I'm in the pantry, a small claustrophobic room which smells faintly of
Floyd | cinammon, honey and the mouse droppings that are liberally sprinkled
Floyd | across the tiled floor. There is an upright freezer in the corner and
Floyd | some sturdy shelves stacked high with box after box of McScottie's
Floyd | porridge oats. The kitchen lies to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x tv" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Completing
Floyd | the morbid ambiance is a motheaten bearskin rug.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd | 'Little pigs! Little pigs!' calls the Big Bad Wolf as he disappears
Floyd | upwards. 'Come on out, there's nothing to be afraid of!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x tv" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Three chairs are arranged around a small coffee table; a large chair,
Floyd | a medium-sized chair and a tiny little chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x tv" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x carpet" 		
	

Floyd | I see nothing particularly special about the carpet, besides that it's
Floyd | so hideous it hurts my eyes to look at it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x knick-knacks" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, you know, the usual things - glass animals, plaster models of
Floyd | peeing cherubs; the sort of things I would take to a car-boot sale
Floyd | rather than bring back from one. They're of no interest to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under carpet" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Completing
Floyd | the morbid ambiance is a motheaten bearskin rug.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a huge bed. A narrow staircase
Floyd | leads down to the hall.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd | 'Little pigs! Little pigs!' calls the Big Bad Wolf as he disappears
Floyd | downwards. 'Come on out, there's nothing to be afraid of!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x tv" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x dormer" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | It affords a view of the clearing in front of the house. The window is
Floyd | painted shut and doesn't look as though it's been opened in years.
Floyd | There's a tiny point of light flitting about outside the window!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x light" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fairy" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Completing
Floyd | the morbid ambiance is a motheaten bearskin rug.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, west, up and out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
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	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Completing
Floyd | the morbid ambiance is a motheaten bearskin rug.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get rug" 		
	

Floyd | I pick up the bearskin rug. Oh,  wow, there's a trapdoor hidden
Floyd | underneath the rug! What a stupid place to put it - right in front of
Floyd | the front door. Someone could have a nasty accident if they didn't
Floyd | know it was there!
Floyd | 'Here, piggy piggy piggy!' says the wolf, wandering off to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "can we break the window? throw the cue ball at it?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | I open the trapdoor. A set of rickety wooden stairs lead down into
Floyd | darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hrm ok" 	
			inky says, "probably there's a thing where you open the trapdoor and put the rug back on it" 	
			Ellison says, "ah, nice" 	
			inky says, "that might be what you do right before going to bed" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl of just-right porridge
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat porridge" 		
	

Floyd | Mmmmm! That porridge tasted JUST RIGHT! I feel thoroughly
Floyd | invigourated; in fact I could toss a few cabers myself if you know
Floyd | what I mean. Wait, that sounded really dodgy. Forget I said it.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, west, up, down and
Floyd | out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x dresser" 		
	

Floyd | It's an olde worlde pine number. Looks like it's seen quite a bit of
Floyd | use over the years. The kitchen dresser is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search ashes" 		
	

Floyd | I fish around in the embers until I find an old brass key. What a
Floyd | ridiculous place to keep it! I pick it up in case it comes in useful.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf strolls out of the room to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the pantry
Floyd | I'm in the pantry, a small claustrophobic room which smells faintly of
Floyd | cinammon, honey and the mouse droppings that are liberally sprinkled
Floyd | across the tiled floor. There is an upright freezer in the corner and
Floyd | some sturdy shelves stacked high with box after box of McScottie's
Floyd | porridge oats. The kitchen lies to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x honey" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x shelves" 		
	

Floyd | One of the bears is obviously into DIY.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search oats" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat oats" 		
	

Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "climb shelves" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask wolf about electricity" 		
	

Floyd | 'Enough talk! There are more important matters at hand - such as
Floyd | lunch! Where are those pigs?'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tell wolf about electricity" 		
	

Floyd | This provokes no reaction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tell wolf about fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | This provokes no reaction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask wolf about fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | 'Enough talk! There are more important matters at hand - such as
Floyd | lunch! Where are those pigs?'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give pork to wolf" 		
	

Floyd | 'Here you go, Wolfie!' I say, shoving the pork chops under his
Floyd | quivering nose. He recoils in amateur-dramatic horror.
Floyd |    'Cretinous child!' He roars, 'I can't possibly eat those! Do I look
Floyd | like an arctic fox? Am I similar in appearance to a polar bear? Nay, I
Floyd | am a wolf! A wily wanderer of the woodlands! Were I to attempt to eat
Floyd | those my delicate jaws would shatter like glass! Take them away, and
Floyd | don't bring them back until they're medium rare!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hint" 		
	

Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) How do I open the window?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (6) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "2" 		
	

Floyd | The right tool for the right job.
Floyd | No more hints!
Floyd |
Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) How do I open the window?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (6) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | 'Well,' says the wolf, 'it was nice talking to you, but I really must
Floyd | be off. Those piggies won't get eaten all by themselves.'
Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a huge bed. A narrow staircase
Floyd | leads down to the hall.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open window with key" 		
	

Floyd | Generations of careless decorators have repeatedly painted over the
Floyd | catch making it impossible to turn. No matter how hard I try I can't
Floyd | open it with my bare hands!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x catch" 		
	

Floyd | The window catch is covered in layers of ancient paint and won't turn
Floyd | at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear glove" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear gloves" 		
	

Floyd | I put on the gloves, but they're much too big for me and feel just a
Floyd | little loose!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open window with key" 		
	

Floyd | Even with thick leather gloves on I still can't turn the catch! I'm
Floyd | going to need something a bit more heavy duty!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hrm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves (being worn)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open window with spoon" 		
	

Floyd | Even with thick leather gloves on I still can't turn the catch! I'm
Floyd | going to need something a bit more heavy duty!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open window with secateurs" 		
	

Floyd | Even with thick leather gloves on I still can't turn the catch! I'm
Floyd | going to need something a bit more heavy duty!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | Even with thick leather gloves on I still can't turn the catch! I'm
Floyd | going to need something a bit more heavy duty!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Damn! The gloves just dropped off my hands! Yes, both of them, at the
Floyd | same time! What are the chances of that?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get gloves" 		
	

Floyd | This could be the pair of gardening gloves that broke Goldilocks'
Floyd | back, you know! Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "did we throw the cue ball?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear rug" 		
	

Floyd | I put on the bearskin rug.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | Do you want me to break a nail or something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear gloves" 		
	

Floyd | I put on the gloves, but they're much too big for me and feel just a
Floyd | little loose!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Damn! The gloves just dropped off my hands! Yes, both of them, at the
Floyd | same time! What are the chances of that?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "yeah, it said we didn't throw very well" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear gloves" 		Ellison says, "ah, ok" 	
	

Floyd | I put on the gloves, but they're much too big for me and feel just a
Floyd | little loose!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Damn! The gloves just dropped off my hands! Yes, both of them, at the
Floyd | same time! What are the chances of that?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get gloves" 		
	

Floyd | This could be the pair of gardening gloves that broke Goldilocks'
Floyd | back, you know! Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hrm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a bearskin rug (being worn)
Floyd |   a packet of frozen pork chops
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 9:35 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hint" 		
	

Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) How do I open the window?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (6) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		Ellison asks, "burn the catch?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "hint 2" 		
	

Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "2" 		
	

Floyd | The right tool for the right job.
Floyd | No more hints!
Floyd |
Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) How do I open the window?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (6) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "1" 		
	

Floyd | You need to generate some power first.
Floyd | Another Hint? [Y/N]

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd | With a little help from an old friend...
Floyd | No more hints!
Floyd |
Floyd | (1) Why doesn't the button on the large chair do anything?
Floyd | (2) How do I open the window?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (6) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light catch" 		
	

Floyd | Wowee! Who'd have thought the catch would burn so well! Uh-oh; the
Floyd | flames are spreading like wildfire - I burned down the cottage, the
Floyd | entire forest and everything in it, including me. That'll teach me to
Floyd | play with matches!!
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 27 out of a possible 100, in 277 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "just about out of ideas here" 	
			Ellison says, "when we go in the basement, does wind blow our match out? should we close the trap door? (although I doubt we can see it in the dark)" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd | 'Little pigs! Little pigs!' calls the Big Bad Wolf as he disappears
Floyd | upwards. 'Come on out, there's nothing to be afraid of!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch dark, and I can't see a thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "close trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light match" 		
	

Floyd | I take a match from the box and strike it. The match flares briefly...
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | and then goes out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yeah, this game is tricky and I missed enough of what's been tried already that I am probably not too helpful" 	
			inky says, "ok, time to hit the solution" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Three chairs are arranged around a small coffee table; a large chair,
Floyd | a medium-sized chair and a tiny little chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga's studied dalliance with his venal muses is little to our taste. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit on tiny chair" 		
	

Floyd | Wow, this chair feels just right! Oh, crap!! The stupid thing
Floyd | collapsed right under me! I guess that's what happens if you buy
Floyd | self-assembly.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it.
Floyd |
Floyd | A small pile of firewood is all that remains of the tiny little chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get firewood" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, so you want me to pick up the pile of firewood now, on top of
Floyd | everything else?  Fine! I'll just tuck it between my knees, shall I?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put firewood in fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | I put the pile of firewood into the fireplace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light fire" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light firewood" 		
	

Floyd | I strike a match and set fire to the remains of Baby Bear's chair...
Floyd |
Floyd |    Alright! There's a blazing fire in the hearth now. Who says I'm not
Floyd | domesticated? That's only one step away from cooking! And to think
Floyd | they kicked me out of the Girl Scouts!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cook pork" 		
	

Floyd | I put the pork chops on the hearth. Wow, they defrosted quickly!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), " x pork" 		
	

Floyd | There's a picture of three little pigs on the packet. Kinda sick when
Floyd | you think about it. I think I'll become a vegetarian.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get pork" 		
	

Floyd | This could be the packet of medium rare pork chops that broke
Floyd | Goldilocks' back, you know! Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up

		Ellison says, "huh, surprised we missed that" 	
	

Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "yeah, usually DW tries to interact with everything" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a huge bed. A narrow staircase
Floyd | leads down to the hall.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give pork to wolf" 		
	

Floyd | The wolf grabs the packet of pork chops and tears off the wrapper,
Floyd | then rolls on the floor gnawing at them like a dog with an old
Floyd | slipper. Moments later, when he has recovered his dignity, he rises to
Floyd | his feet and says
Floyd |    'My dear girl, that was simply exquisite! I am indebted for you for
Floyd | that delectable dish! If there is anything I can do in return, simply
Floyd | name it, and it will be done! Huffing and puffing a speciality...'
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tell wolf about windmill" 		
	

Floyd | This provokes no reaction.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask wolf about windmill" 		
	

Floyd | 'No more of this idle banter! If there is something you wish me to do
Floyd | for you, let us attend to it immediately. I am a cunning hunter of the
Floyd | wilderness, and have no time to waste in frivolous conversation!'
Floyd |
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf scratches his ear.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, west, up, down and
Floyd | out.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door has been wedged open.  Just south of me is the
Floyd | clearing in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf follows me.
Floyd | 'Ah, my natural habitat!' says the wolf, 'There really is nothing
Floyd | quite like the forest!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south and in.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf taps his foot impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf follows me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf follows me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | I'm in a small meadow at the back of the cottage, separated from the
Floyd | forest by a rickety fence. In the middle of the meadow is what appears
Floyd | to be a homemade wind turbine! To the south, through the tangled
Floyd | pergola, is the garden.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf follows me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wolf, blow" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want the Big Bad Wolf to blow?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turbine" 		
	

Floyd | 'Ah, so you wish to make use of my prodigious talents! I shall huff,
Floyd | and I shall puff, and I shall have that turbine turning in a jiffy!'
Floyd | True to his word, the wolf huffs, and he puffs, and he blows the
Floyd | turbine with a gale-force blast of air that sends it spinning like a
Floyd | toy windmill.
Floyd |    'My debt is paid, dear child - I shall now return to the forest
Floyd | which is the natural habitat of a fearsome predator such as I. I bid
Floyd | you adieu!' With that he gives a low bow, at which point the oil can
Floyd | falls from the top of the turbine and bops him on the head. With a
Floyd | cluck of annoyance he hitches up the hem of his nightdress, hops over
Floyd | the fence and disappears into the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get can" 		
	

Floyd | Goldilocks and the Three Bears; the sad tale of a kleptomaniac who
Floyd | went too far and collapsed under the weight of her own inventory.
Floyd | Taken!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), " x turbine" 		
	

Floyd | It appears to be a 5 KW battery-charging turbine made from wood, old
Floyd | tractor parts and a washing machine motor, probably connected to the
Floyd | cottage by an underground cable. Faint wisps of smoke are still
Floyd | issuing from the overheated generator!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door has been wedged open.  Just south of me is the
Floyd | clearing in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south and in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | Whoa! A hole opened up in the floor and the chair just disappeared
Floyd | into it like something out of a James Bond film! Then the hole closed
Floyd | up again. I think I may have made a mistake there. Maybe I should have
Floyd | been sitting on it!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison has disconnected. 		
	Ellison has connected. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in big chair" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in large chair" 		
	

Floyd | The second I plump myself down on the large chair I go into
Floyd | convulsions as 240 volts sear through my body! The room is filled with
Floyd | an odour reminscent of barbequed ribs. When the bears come home they
Floyd | find my blackened skeleton grinning at them from the armchair...
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 39 out of a possible 100, in 315 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put blanket on large chair" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put rug on large chair" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking it off)
Floyd |
Floyd | I take off the bearskin rug.
Floyd | I put the bearskin rug on the large chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in large chair" 		
	

Floyd | The second I plump myself down on the large chair I go into
Floyd | convulsions as 240 volts sear through my body! The room is filled with
Floyd | an odour reminscent of barbequed ribs. When the bears come home they
Floyd | find my blackened skeleton grinning at them from the armchair...
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 39 out of a possible 100, in 316 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x electrodes" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x chair" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the large chair, the medium-sized chair or the tiny
Floyd | little chair?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "large" 		
	

Floyd | It's a huge overstuffed leather affair covered with leather buttons.
Floyd | It looks well worn, as though the person it belongs to has nothing
Floyd | better to do than sit on a horrible hard chair all day. A filthy
Floyd | antimacassar is draped over the back of the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | One of the buttons on the arm looks slightly different from the
Floyd | others...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get antimacassar" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! There are electrodes concealed underneath it! Papa Bear
Floyd | must be a little tetchy about other people using his chair - he's
Floyd | wired it up to the mains! There's a cable connected to the electrodes
Floyd | which presumably supplies the juice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in large chair" 		
	

Floyd | The second I plump myself down on the large chair I go into
Floyd | convulsions as 240 volts sear through my body! The room is filled with
Floyd | an odour reminscent of barbequed ribs. When the bears come home they
Floyd | find my blackened skeleton grinning at them from the armchair...
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 39 out of a possible 100, in 318 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unplug cable" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cut cable" 		
	

Floyd | (with the pair of secateurs)
Floyd | No, no good - I couldn't even cut my hair with these secateurs - too
Floyd | rusty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "oil secateurs" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, a dash of SUPERLUBE and these babies are as good as new!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cut cable" 		
	

Floyd | (with the pair of secateurs)
Floyd | The secateurs cut through the insulation like a knife through
Floyd | butter...
Floyd |
Floyd |    ...Unfortunately I forgot to turn off the power supply first! 240
Floyd | volts sear through my body filling the room with an odour not
Floyd | dissimilar to roast pork. The bears come home to find my blackened
Floyd | skeleton grinning at them from behind the armchair! I'm dead, and it's
Floyd | all your fault!
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 39 out of a possible 100, in 321 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh c'mon" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner

		Ellison says, "maybe the basement has light now" 	
	

Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "good call" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x wardrobe" 		
	

Floyd | An old wooden wardrobe with brass handles that looks like it's seen
Floyd | better days. Probably why it's in the cellar. There's a gentle breeze
Floyd | coming from behind the wardrobe! The wardrobe is locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock wardrobe" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to unlock the wardrobe with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "key" 		
	

Floyd | I unlock the wardrobe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open wardrobe" 		
	

Floyd | I open the wardrobe, revealing a set of dumbells.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x dumbells" 		
	

Floyd | Property of Papa Bear, no doubt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get dumbells" 		
	

Floyd | Yeah, sure, whatever - I'll just tuck them under my chin or something.
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x open machine" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open machine" 		
	

Floyd | The door of the washing machine is jammed shut! Don't you just hate it
Floyd | when that happens?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "oil machine" 		
	

Floyd | I can't use that!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hit machine" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x machine" 		
	

Floyd | It doesn't seem to have been used in a while, probably because it's
Floyd | missing it's motor. The door is tightly shut.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fusebox" 		
	

Floyd | There is a volt meter inside, and two switches marked A and B.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn off a" 		
	

Floyd | (switch A)
Floyd | Okay, Switch A is in the OFF position.
Floyd | The lights go off!
Floyd |
Floyd | It is now pitch dark in here!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn off b" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, Switch B is in the OFF position.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u. n. cut cable" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the large chair is a bearskin rug.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd | (with the pair of secateurs)
Floyd | Okay, I use the secateurs to cut the cable connecting the electrodes
Floyd | to the power supply. Let's see Papa Bear try to fry me now!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s. d. turn on b. u. n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd | Okay, Switch B is in the ON position.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the large chair is a bearskin rug.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in large" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | Whoa! A hole just opened up in the floor and the chair is carrying me
Floyd | down into the bowels of the earth! It's just like something out of a
Floyd | James Bond film!
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ouch! - it's stopped...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | I'm in an underground cave. From the decor I'd say this was Papa
Floyd | Bear's private den, a place of sanctuary away from the rigours of
Floyd | family life. The walls are plastered with posters of football teams
Floyd | and pin-ups from 'Playbear.' A solid metal door, set into the western
Floyd | wall of the cave looks almost impenetrable. There's an electric socket
Floyd | in the wall next to the door. The large chair is now facing a
Floyd | television set and there's a fridge within easy reach of the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the large chair is a bearskin rug.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can see a TV remote control here.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    The jolt threw me out of the chair - I guess the mechanism was
Floyd | designed for someone much heavier than me!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "hey, look at that" 	
			inky says, "there's the tv" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x remote" 		
	

Floyd | There are two buttons, marked "Channel" and "Buy."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get remote" 		
	

Floyd | What do you think I am, a packhorse? Oh, alright then; taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get rug" 		
	

Floyd | What do you think I am, a packhorse? Oh, alright then; taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | I'm in an underground cave. From the decor I'd say this was Papa
Floyd | Bear's private den, a place of sanctuary away from the rigours of
Floyd | family life. The walls are plastered with posters of football teams
Floyd | and pin-ups from 'Playbear.' A solid metal door, set into the western
Floyd | wall of the cave looks almost impenetrable. There's an electric socket
Floyd | in the wall next to the door. The large chair is now facing a
Floyd | television set and there's a fridge within easy reach of the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 10:49 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | The door looks as though it has been designed to withstand anything
Floyd | short of a nuclear blast! There's a sign on the door which reads "Papa
Floyd | Bear's workshop - STRICTLY NO ADMITTANCE to anyone other than Papa
Floyd | Bear!" Just next to the door at floor level is an electric socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | The solid metal door has no doorhandle or keyhole and there is no
Floyd | other visible means of opening it. The secret is known only to Papa
Floyd | Bear!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open fridge" 		
	

Floyd | I open the refridgerator, revealing a can of beer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x beer" 		
	

Floyd | 'Bear Beer - refreshes the bears that other beers cannot.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get beer" 		
	

Floyd | Yeah, sure, whatever - I'll just tuck it under my chin or something.
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "close fridge" 		
	

Floyd | I close the refridgerator.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x tv" 		
	

Floyd | It's a cookery programme - some old crone in a gingerbread house is
Floyd | demonstrating how to cook CHILDREN!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn on tv" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something I can switch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push channel" 		
	

Floyd | It's the Jerry Springer Show - this week: My Stepdaughter is living in
Floyd | the forest with seven little men...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push channel" 		
	

Floyd | It's the Fairyland Shopping Channel - "Tired of porridge every
Floyd | morning? Sounds like you need toast-o-mastic 1000 atomic three - slot
Floyd | toaster! Toast three pieces of bread simultaneously on three different
Floyd | settings! Never again will Dad complain that his toast is under-done
Floyd | or Mum that her toast is burnt... and for baby of course it's always
Floyd | just right! Press BUY now to make your purchase!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push channel" 		
	

Floyd | It's the Fairyland News Channel - "This just in... Prince Charming of
Floyd | Fairyland has been turned into a frog. A Palace spokesperson today
Floyd | confirmed that the transformation took place late last night after a
Floyd | run-in between the Prince and a wicked witch. Police are holding a
Floyd | local crone for questioning in connection with the incident. The
Floyd | whereabouts of the Prince are as yet unknown, but he was last seen
Floyd | hopping towards the Enchanted Forest..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push channel" 		
	

Floyd | It's a cookery programme - some old crone in a gingerbread house is
Floyd | demonstrating how to cook CHILDREN!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push channel" 		
	

Floyd | It's the Jerry Springer Show - this week: My Stepdaughter is living in
Floyd | the forest with seven little men...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push channel" 		
	

Floyd | It's the Fairyland Shopping Channel - "Tired of porridge every
Floyd | morning? Sounds like you need toast-o-mastic 1000 atomic three - slot
Floyd | toaster! Toast three pieces of bread simultaneously on three different
Floyd | settings! Never again will Dad complain that his toast is under-done
Floyd | or Mum that her toast is burnt... and for baby of course it's always
Floyd | just right! Press BUY now to make your purchase!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push buy" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, one toast-o-mastic 3000 atomic 3 - slot toaster ordered!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push channel" 		
	

Floyd | It's the Fairyland News Channel - "This just in... Prince Charming of
Floyd | Fairyland has been turned into a frog. A Palace spokesperson today
Floyd | confirmed that the transformation took place late last night after a
Floyd | run-in between the Prince and a wicked witch. Police are holding a
Floyd | local crone for questioning in connection with the incident. The
Floyd | whereabouts of the Prince are as yet unknown, but he was last seen
Floyd | hopping towards the Enchanted Forest..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push channel" 		
	

Floyd | It's a cookery programme - some old crone in a gingerbread house is
Floyd | demonstrating how to cook CHILDREN!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push channel" 		
	

Floyd | It's the Jerry Springer Show - this week: My Stepdaughter is living in
Floyd | the forest with seven little men...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push channel" 		
	

Floyd | It's the Fairyland Shopping Channel - "Tired of porridge every
Floyd | morning? Sounds like you need toast-o-mastic 1000 atomic three - slot
Floyd | toaster! Toast three pieces of bread simultaneously on three different
Floyd | settings! Never again will Dad complain that his toast is under-done
Floyd | or Mum that her toast is burnt... and for baby of course it's always
Floyd | just right! Press BUY now to make your purchase!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in any direction!
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Ding-Dong!' A bell rings somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | The chair shoots back up through a hole carved in the roof of the
Floyd | cave, carrying me with it. The hole in the sitting room floor closes
Floyd | behind it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I'll have to get off the large chair first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "well, I guess now the hint will be updated" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand. s" 		
	

Floyd | I get off the large chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "true" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move north, west, up, down and
Floyd | out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door has been wedged open.  Just south of me is the
Floyd | clearing in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can also see a package (which is closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get package" 		
	

Floyd | Goldilocks and the Three Bears; the sad tale of a kleptomaniac who
Floyd | went too far and collapsed under the weight of her own inventory.
Floyd | Taken!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x package" 		
	

Floyd | It's addressed to "Goldilocks, c/o 3 Bears' Cottage, Enchanted Forest,
Floyd | Fairyland FL3 7ER." It's a wonder that they managed to find me. In
Floyd | fact it's a wonder I even managed to order it in the first place
Floyd | considering that the bears don't have cable!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open package" 		
	

Floyd | I open the package, revealing an electric toaster and a leaflet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read leaflet" 		
	

Floyd | "Thankyou for purchasing the toast-o-mastic 3000 atomic 3 - slot
Floyd | toaster. This revolutionary gadget allows you to toast not one but
Floyd | three slices of bread at the same time... blah blah blah." There is
Floyd | some smallprint, but it is illegible to the naked eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, need a magnifying glass or something" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x toaster" 		
	

Floyd | It's a stylish chrome affair with three slots, each about an inch
Floyd | wide, and a control lever which can be depressed to activate it. The
Floyd | lever is in the off position. The toaster is not plugged in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south and in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in large" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | Whoa! A hole just opened up in the floor and the chair is carrying me
Floyd | down into the bowels of the earth! It's just like something out of a
Floyd | James Bond film!
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ouch! - it's stopped...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | I'm in an underground cave. From the decor I'd say this was Papa
Floyd | Bear's private den, a place of sanctuary away from the rigours of
Floyd | family life. The walls are plastered with posters of football teams
Floyd | and pin-ups from 'Playbear.' A solid metal door, set into the western
Floyd | wall of the cave looks almost impenetrable. There's an electric socket
Floyd | in the wall next to the door. The large chair is now facing a
Floyd | television set and there's a fridge within easy reach of the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    The jolt threw me out of the chair - I guess the mechanism was
Floyd | designed for someone much heavier than me!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "plug toaster in socket" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to plug the electric toaster
Floyd | in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "plug toaster" 		
	

Floyd | I can't - the TV is plugged in to the only wall socket!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unplug tv" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I pulled the plug out of the wall socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "plug toaster" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I put the plug in the wall socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "oh you started playing again" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x socket" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the wall socket or the electric socket?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x wall socket" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the wall socket or the electric socket?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "any" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x electric socket" 		
	

Floyd | For plugging electrical appliances into. I believe it's known as an
Floyd | outlet across the pond. The toaster is currently plugged into the wall
Floyd | socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x toaster" 		
	

Floyd | It's a stylish chrome affair with three slots, each about an inch
Floyd | wide, and a control lever which can be depressed to activate it. The
Floyd | lever is in the off position. The toaster is plugged into the wall
Floyd | socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "did we ever" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn on toaster" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something I can switch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Is this still goldilox?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lever" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I pushed down the little control lever. Thanks to the toaster's
Floyd | atomic reactor the elements heat up instantaneously...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...SPROING!!!
Floyd |
Floyd | The toaster pops in microseconds. 'Instant toasting satisfaction!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "yep" 	
			Touchy says, "I was just playing "Ceville" with my roommate" 	
			inky says, "ok I have no idea what the point of this is" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a package (which is open)
Floyd |     a leaflet
Floyd |   a can of beer
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a TV remote control
Floyd |   a set of dumbells
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   an oil can
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yeah, me neither" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "put dynamite in toaster" 		
	

Floyd | Hmmm... they seem to fit quite snuggly. I jammed them in upside down
Floyd | so that the fuses are touching the heating elements of the toaster.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "jeez we have a lot of stuff" 	
			inky says, "oho" 	
			Ellison says, "crazy" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x toaster" 		
	

Floyd | It's a stylish chrome affair with three slots, each about an inch
Floyd | wide, and a control lever which can be depressed to activate it. The
Floyd | lever is in the off position. A stick of dynamite has been wedged into
Floyd | each of the slots. The toaster is plugged into the wall socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lever" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I pushed down the little control lever. The toaster elements
Floyd | heat up igniting the fuses on the sticks of dynamite...
Floyd |
Floyd |    ...which explode causing a chain reaction...
Floyd |
Floyd | "KABOOOOM!!!"
Floyd |
Floyd |    The toaster's atomic batteries go into meltdown resulting in a
Floyd | NUCLEAR EXPLOSION...
Floyd |
Floyd |    ...and unfortunately I was standing right next to it at the time!
Floyd | When the bears come home all they find of me is a shadowy impression
Floyd | on the wall of the cave.Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 48 out of a possible 100, in 399 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get dynamite" 		
	

Floyd | The dynamite is of more use to me inside the toaster than out!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "we still should get the wolf to blow the turbines, too" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x toaster" 		
	

Floyd | It's a stylish chrome affair with three slots, each about an inch
Floyd | wide, and a control lever which can be depressed to activate it. The
Floyd | lever is in the off position. A stick of dynamite has been wedged into
Floyd | each of the slots. The toaster is plugged into the wall socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "there must be a way to extent the delay" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a package (which is open)
Floyd |     a leaflet
Floyd |   a can of beer
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a TV remote control
Floyd |   a set of dumbells
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   an oil can
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x manual" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read leaflet" 		
	

Floyd | "Thankyou for purchasing the toast-o-mastic 3000 atomic 3 - slot
Floyd | toaster. This revolutionary gadget allows you to toast not one but
Floyd | three slices of bread at the same time... blah blah blah." There is
Floyd | some smallprint, but it is illegible to the naked eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x smallprint" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | I'm in an underground cave. From the decor I'd say this was Papa
Floyd | Bear's private den, a place of sanctuary away from the rigours of
Floyd | family life. The walls are plastered with posters of football teams
Floyd | and pin-ups from 'Playbear.' A solid metal door, set into the western
Floyd | wall of the cave looks almost impenetrable. There's an electric socket
Floyd | in the wall next to the door. The large chair is now facing a
Floyd | television set and there's a fridge within easy reach of the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can see an electric toaster (in which are some sticks of dynamite)
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x pin-ups" 		
	

Floyd | Forget it, pervert! For one thing, I'm not a bear and for another I'm
Floyd | not that way inclined!
Floyd | Hel-lo - look at the knockers on that one!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x posters" 		
	

Floyd | Forget it, pervert! For one thing, I'm not a bear and for another I'm
Floyd | not that way inclined!
Floyd | Hel-lo - look at the knockers on that one!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x football" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "drink beer" 		
	

Floyd | Down in one! (Glug, glug glug!) God, that hits the spot!  (Burp!)
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			Ellison says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a package (which is open)
Floyd |     a leaflet
Floyd |   a can of beer
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a TV remote control
Floyd |   a set of dumbells
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   an oil can
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "need some way to look at the small print" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x bottle" 		
	

Floyd | It's pretty useless now!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x print" 		
	

Floyd | I can't - it's written in the most microscopic type I've ever seen; in
Floyd | fact I nearly didn't see it. Seems the toaster company really don't
Floyd | want anyone to read this!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read it" 		
	

Floyd | I can't - it's written in the most microscopic type I've ever seen; in
Floyd | fact I nearly didn't see it. Seems the toaster company really don't
Floyd | want anyone to read this!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get it" 		
	

Floyd | Oh great. More junk. We're building up quite a collection, aren't we?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a fine print
Floyd |   a package (which is open)
Floyd |     a leaflet
Floyd |   a can of beer
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a TV remote control
Floyd |   a set of dumbells
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   an oil can
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha, the fine print is takable" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		Ellison says, "nice" 	
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get leaflet" 		
	

Floyd | What do you think I am, a packhorse? Oh, alright then; taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "this is pretty long, huh?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "hint" 		
	

Floyd | (1) How do I get into Papa Bear's workshop?
Floyd | (2) How do I open the window?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (6) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "1" 		
	

Floyd | You need to create a nuclear explosion.
Floyd | Another Hint? [Y/N]

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd | Blow up the atomic toaster!
Floyd | No more hints!
Floyd |
Floyd | (1) How do I get into Papa Bear's workshop?
Floyd | (2) How do I open the window?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with the pond?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) How do I get rid of Sleeping Beauty?
Floyd | (6) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "well, that's unhelpful" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x toaster" 		
	

Floyd | It's a stylish chrome affair with three slots, each about an inch
Floyd | wide, and a control lever which can be depressed to activate it. The
Floyd | lever is in the off position. A stick of dynamite has been wedged into
Floyd | each of the slots. The toaster is plugged into the wall socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under toaster" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search toaster" 		
	

Floyd | In the electric toaster are some sticks of dynamite.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "adjust toaster" 		
	

Floyd | No, I can't set that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "shake toaster" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x dial" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x lever" 		
	

Floyd | It activates the toaster. You push it down, the toaster toasts.
Floyd | Provided it's plugged in and the power's on. The lever is in the off
Floyd | position.
Floyd | I'm feeling really sleepy...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lever" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I pushed down the little control lever. The toaster elements
Floyd | heat up igniting the fuses on the sticks of dynamite...
Floyd |
Floyd |    ...which explode causing a chain reaction...
Floyd |
Floyd | "KABOOOOM!!!"
Floyd |
Floyd |    The toaster's atomic batteries go into meltdown resulting in a
Floyd | NUCLEAR EXPLOSION...
Floyd |
Floyd |    ...and unfortunately I was standing right next to it at the time!
Floyd | When the bears come home all they find of me is a shadowy impression
Floyd | on the wall of the cave.Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 48 out of a possible 100, in 417 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "woah....half the points" 	
			Ellison says, "oh, turn off the power with the fusebox" 	
			Ellison says, "then get it all set and turn the power back on" 	
			Ellison says, "maybe" 	
			Ellison says, "the button probably doesn't work without power, does it? hmm" 	
			inky says, "ok, hitting the walkthrough again" 	
			inky says, "unsurprisingly we missed some stuff" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit on chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd | I can hardly keep my eyes open...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | The chair shoots back up through a hole carved in the roof of the
Floyd | cave, carrying me with it. The hole in the sitting room floor closes
Floyd | behind it.
Floyd | So tired...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oops, out of time anyway" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, what was that you said? I'm having trouble concentrating...
Floyd | A large shadow looms over me...
Floyd |
Floyd |    Before I can turn around, someone lays a large heavy paw on my
Floyd | shoulder. I turn my head to see three shaggy forms bearing down on me,
Floyd | if you'll excuse the pun, their hot, fetid breath in my face.
Floyd |    'Who's been eating my porridge?' snarls Papa Bear.
Floyd |    'Who's been planning to sleep off her hangover in my bed, but
Floyd | didn't quite get around to it yet?' says Baby Bear. 'Left it a little
Floyd | too late, didn't you Goldilocks? Should have kept an eye on the time -
Floyd | it's noon and we're back from our walk now, and we're very, very
Floyd | upset! What shall we do with her, Pater?'
Floyd |    'I think she'd look lovely on our trophy wall,' says Papa Bear.
Floyd | 'especially with all that lovely hair.'
Floyd |    He produces a red hot poker from behind his back. 'But first I
Floyd | think we'll take her down to the dungeon and have ourselves a little
Floyd | fun...'
Floyd |
Floyd |    Uh-oh. There's no getting out of this one! Somehow, I think the
Floyd | adventure is over...
Floyd | I have so far scored 48 out of a possible 100, in 420 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "man, Papa Bear is an ass" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "screw you, papa bear" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 7:50 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		Ellison says, "I am getting EMOTIONALLY INVOLVED with this game" 	
	

Floyd | I have so far scored 18 out of a possible 100, in 171 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			inky says, "ok let's see what I got from the walkthrough" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the pantry
Floyd | I'm in the pantry, a small claustrophobic room which smells faintly of
Floyd | cinammon, honey and the mouse droppings that are liberally sprinkled
Floyd | across the tiled floor. There is an upright freezer in the corner and
Floyd | some sturdy shelves stacked high with box after box of McScottie's
Floyd | porridge oats. The kitchen lies to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get box" 		
	

Floyd | I already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open box" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something I can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | Anyone for pyromania? The matchbox contains just two matches.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Ellison is now the emotionally invovled seer." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get oats" 		
	

Floyd | One of the cartons has the words "FREE GIFT" splashed all over the
Floyd | side of it, so I grab that one. I always was a sucker for those little
Floyd | plastic gizmos. The carton is surprisingly light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open oats" 		
	

Floyd | (the carton of porridge oats)
Floyd | I open the carton of porridge oats, revealing a pendant.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get pendant" 		
	

Floyd | Fine, fine, no problem - I'll just balance it on top of my head. What
Floyd | did your last slave die of?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear it" 		
	

Floyd | Oh wow! As soon as I put it on it becomes a glow-in-the-dark pendant!
Floyd | How cool is that?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "drop oats" 		
	

Floyd | (the carton of porridge oats)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "man" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | My first impression upon entering the entrance hall of the Three
Floyd | Bears' cottage is of hundreds of eyes staring glassily down at me from
Floyd | every corner. Virtually every forest creature from the tiniest shrew
Floyd | to the largest moose is represented in a macabre collection of hunting
Floyd | trophies. And not just forest creatures either; I'd swear that some of
Floyd | these heads are human! On one wall is a full length portrait of the
Floyd | bear clan. A narrow staircase leads upwards, and there are doors to
Floyd | the north and west. Completing the morbid ambiance is a motheaten
Floyd | bearskin rug.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Ding-Dong!' The doorbell rings. A booming voice can be heard from the
Floyd | direction of the front door: 'Little pigs, little pigs, LET ME IN, or
Floyd | I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll BLOW YOUR HOUSE IN!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, I wonder what this will do" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get rug" 		
	

Floyd | I pick up the bearskin rug. Oh,  wow, there's a trapdoor hidden
Floyd | underneath the rug! What a stupid place to put it - right in front of
Floyd | the front door. Someone could have a nasty accident if they didn't
Floyd | know it was there!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | I open the trapdoor. A set of rickety wooden stairs lead down into
Floyd | darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put rug on trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I placed the rug over the trapdoor, so that it looks exactly as
Floyd | before - except that the trapdoor is open!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Somebody is banging on the front door!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | I open the door a tiny crack. As I do so, the mangy looking wolf I
Floyd | encountered on the path barges into the hall, his beady eyes darting
Floyd | this way and that. Unfortunately he fails to notice the open trapdoor
Floyd | concealed under the rug and falls headlong into the cellar with a loud
Floyd | crash. Moments later he re-emerges looking meaner than ever.
Floyd |    'I'm going to eat you little piggies!' he snarls. 'Don't worry, it
Floyd | won't hurt a bit.' Then he notices me and his expression turns to one
Floyd | of bewilderment. 'My dear girl,' he says 'we really must stop meeting
Floyd | like this. It is not you I seek, but the Three Little Pigs. I waited
Floyd | two whole weeks for Little Red Riding Hood, after devouring her
Floyd | grandmother who was exceedingly tough and chewy and quite frankly I
Floyd | have had enough of the taste of humans. Go tell those snivelling pigs
Floyd | it's breakfast time!!'
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "also dang" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is open, but a strong draught
Floyd | threatens to blow it shut at any moment. Just inside the front door is
Floyd | an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can see a bearskin rug here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get rug" 		
	

Floyd | Yeah, sure, whatever - I'll just tuck it under my chin or something.
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open wardrobe" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to be locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock wardrobe" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to unlock the wardrobe with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the up above)
Floyd | That isn't available.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is open, but a strong draught
Floyd | threatens to blow it shut at any moment. Just inside the front door is
Floyd | an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search ashes" 		
	

Floyd | I fish around in the embers until I find an old brass key. What a
Floyd | ridiculous place to keep it! I pick it up in case it comes in useful.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e. d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is open, but a strong draught
Floyd | threatens to blow it shut at any moment. Just inside the front door is
Floyd | an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd | 'Little pigs! Little pigs!' calls the Big Bad Wolf as he disappears to
Floyd | the west. 'Come on out, there's nothing to be afraid of!'
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock wardrobe" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to unlock the wardrobe with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "key" 		
	

Floyd | I unlock the wardrobe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open wardrobe" 		
	

Floyd | I open the wardrobe, revealing a set of dumbells.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get dumbbells" 		
	

Floyd | Normally I could just about lift those, but I'm so weak with hunger at
Floyd | the moment I doubt I could bench press a feather duster. When am I
Floyd | going to get my bloomin' breakfast?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat porridge" 		
	

Floyd | Mmmmm! That porridge tasted JUST RIGHT! I feel thoroughly
Floyd | invigourated; in fact I could toss a few cabers myself if you know
Floyd | what I mean. Wait, that sounded really dodgy. Forget I said it.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get dumbbells" 		
	

Floyd | Fine, fine, no problem - I'll just balance them on top of my head.
Floyd | What did your last slave die of?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is open, but a strong draught
Floyd | threatens to blow it shut at any moment. Just inside the front door is
Floyd | an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Three chairs are arranged around a small coffee table; a large chair,
Floyd | a medium-sized chair and a tiny little chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "anyway, here's the other thing" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit on medium chair" 		
	

Floyd | Wow - this chair is sooooo soft! I feel as though I'm sinking into a
Floyd | black hole! Oh my god, I am!
Floyd | Inside the medium-sized chair
Floyd | I seem to have sunk deep within the soft, enveloping folds of the
Floyd | medium-sized chair, the place where biscuit crumbs, loose change and
Floyd | other lost items normally accumulate. I can just see a small window of
Floyd | light, the only way out of this warm, stifling floral-print cocoon.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can see a pair of very thick spectacles here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get spectacles" 		
	

Floyd | Fine, fine, no problem - I'll just balance them on top of my head.
Floyd | What did your last slave die of?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | I can't move! Something I'm carrying keeps dragging me back into the
Floyd | chair! I don't know how Mama Bear puts up with this!!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "drop dumbells" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Three chairs are arranged around a small coffee table; a large chair,
Floyd | a medium-sized chair and a tiny little chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "presumably we need things to see the fine print" 	
			inky says, "er, need the spectacles" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit on little chair" 		
	

Floyd | Wow, this chair feels just right! Oh, crap!! The stupid thing
Floyd | collapsed right under me! I guess that's what happens if you buy
Floyd | self-assembly.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get firewood" 		
	

Floyd | Yeah, sure, whatever - I'll just tuck it under my chin or something.
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is open, but a strong draught
Floyd | threatens to blow it shut at any moment. Just inside the front door is
Floyd | an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn off b" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, Switch B is in the OFF position.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door is open, but a strong draught
Floyd | threatens to blow it shut at any moment. Just inside the front door is
Floyd | an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I give up I have completely lost track of what's going on." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "wedge door with cheese" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I wedged the door open with the stale cheese.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the kitchen
Floyd | I am in the bears' tiny kitchen, a cosy little room that could have
Floyd | come straight from the pages of Country Living. It's big on original
Floyd | features and totally lacking in "mod cons." A large dining table sits
Floyd | in the centre of the room and there is a dresser against the wall.
Floyd | Opposite the dresser is an enormous brick fireplace that seems to fill
Floyd | half the room.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf is here, doing his best to look mean and dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the dining table are a large bowl (which is empty), a medium-sized
Floyd | bowl (which is empty) and a tiny little bowl of just-right porridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put firewood in fire" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put firewood in fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | I put the pile of firewood into the fireplace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "light firewood" 		
	

Floyd | I strike a match and set fire to the remains of Baby Bear's chair...
Floyd |
Floyd |    Alright! There's a blazing fire in the hearth now. Who says I'm not
Floyd | domesticated? That's only one step away from cooking! And to think
Floyd | they kicked me out of the Girl Scouts!
Floyd | 'Here, piggy piggy piggy!' says the wolf, wandering off to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cook pork" 		
	

Floyd | I put the pork chops on the hearth. Wow, they defrosted quickly!
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf prowls into the room from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give pork to wolf" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the packet of medium rare pork chops)
Floyd | The wolf grabs the packet of pork chops and tears off the wrapper,
Floyd | then rolls on the floor gnawing at them like a dog with an old
Floyd | slipper. Moments later, when he has recovered his dignity, he rises to
Floyd | his feet and says
Floyd |    'My dear girl, that was simply exquisite! I am indebted for you for
Floyd | that delectable dish! If there is anything I can do in return, simply
Floyd | name it, and it will be done! Huffing and puffing a speciality...'
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf follows me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door has been wedged open.  Just south of me is the
Floyd | clearing in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf follows me.
Floyd | 'Ah, my natural habitat!' says the wolf, 'There really is nothing
Floyd | quite like the forest!'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf follows me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf follows me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a small meadow
Floyd | I'm in a small meadow at the back of the cottage, separated from the
Floyd | forest by a rickety fence. In the middle of the meadow is what appears
Floyd | to be a homemade wind turbine! To the south, through the tangled
Floyd | pergola, is the garden.
Floyd | The Big Bad Wolf follows me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wolf, blow turbine" 		
	

Floyd | 'Ah, so you wish to make use of my prodigious talents! I shall huff,
Floyd | and I shall puff, and I shall have that turbine turning in a jiffy!'
Floyd | True to his word, the wolf huffs, and he puffs, and he blows the
Floyd | turbine with a gale-force blast of air that sends it spinning like a
Floyd | toy windmill.
Floyd |    'My debt is paid, dear child - I shall now return to the forest
Floyd | which is the natural habitat of a fearsome predator such as I. I bid
Floyd | you adieu!' With that he gives a low bow, at which point the oil can
Floyd | falls from the top of the turbine and bops him on the head. With a
Floyd | cluck of annoyance he hitches up the hem of his nightdress, hops over
Floyd | the fence and disappears into the forest.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get oil" 		
	

Floyd | What do you think I am, a packhorse? Oh, alright then; taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "oil scissors" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   an oil can
Floyd |   a pair of very thick spectacles
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a pendant (providing light and being worn)
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "oil secateurs" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, a dash of SUPERLUBE and these babies are as good as new!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door has been wedged open.  Just south of me is the
Floyd | clearing in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south and in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get antimacassar" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! There are electrodes concealed underneath it! Papa Bear
Floyd | must be a little tetchy about other people using his chair - he's
Floyd | wired it up to the mains! There's a cable connected to the electrodes
Floyd | which presumably supplies the juice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cut cable" 		
	

Floyd | (with the pair of secateurs)
Floyd | Okay, I use the secateurs to cut the cable connecting the electrodes
Floyd | to the power supply. Let's see Papa Bear try to fry me now!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn on b" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, Switch B is in the ON position.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u. n. sit in large chair. push button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd | Whoa! A hole just opened up in the floor and the chair is carrying me
Floyd | down into the bowels of the earth! It's just like something out of a
Floyd | James Bond film!
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ouch! - it's stopped...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | I'm in an underground cave. From the decor I'd say this was Papa
Floyd | Bear's private den, a place of sanctuary away from the rigours of
Floyd | family life. The walls are plastered with posters of football teams
Floyd | and pin-ups from 'Playbear.' A solid metal door, set into the western
Floyd | wall of the cave looks almost impenetrable. There's an electric socket
Floyd | in the wall next to the door. The large chair is now facing a
Floyd | television set and there's a fridge within easy reach of the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can see a TV remote control here.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    The jolt threw me out of the chair - I guess the mechanism was
Floyd | designed for someone much heavier than me!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get remote" 		
	

Floyd | This could be the TV remote control that broke Goldilocks' back, you
Floyd | know! Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push channel" 		
	

Floyd | It's the Jerry Springer Show - this week: My Stepdaughter is living in
Floyd | the forest with seven little men...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push channel" 		
	

Floyd | It's the Fairyland Shopping Channel - "Tired of porridge every
Floyd | morning? Sounds like you need toast-o-mastic 1000 atomic three - slot
Floyd | toaster! Toast three pieces of bread simultaneously on three different
Floyd | settings! Never again will Dad complain that his toast is under-done
Floyd | or Mum that her toast is burnt... and for baby of course it's always
Floyd | just right! Press BUY now to make your purchase!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push buy" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, one toast-o-mastic 3000 atomic 3 - slot toaster ordered!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | The chair shoots back up through a hole carved in the roof of the
Floyd | cave, carrying me with it. The hole in the sitting room floor closes
Floyd | behind it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand. s" 		
	

Floyd | I get off the large chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door has been wedged open.  Just south of me is the
Floyd | clearing in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Ding-Dong!' A bell rings somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door has been wedged open.  Just south of me is the
Floyd | clearing in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can also see a package (which is closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open package" 		
	

Floyd | I open the package, revealing an electric toaster and a leaflet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get toaster and leaflet" 		
	

Floyd | electric toaster: Oh, so you want me to pick up the electric toaster
Floyd | now, on top of everything else?  Fine! I'll just tuck it between my
Floyd | knees, shall I?
Floyd | leaflet: Oh, so you want me to pick up the leaflet now, on top of
Floyd | everything else?  Fine! I'll just tuck it between my knees, shall I?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x time" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 9:17 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read leaflet" 		
	

Floyd | "Thankyou for purchasing the toast-o-mastic 3000 atomic 3 - slot
Floyd | toaster. This revolutionary gadget allows you to toast not one but
Floyd | three slices of bread at the same time... blah blah blah." There is
Floyd | some smallprint, but it is illegible to the naked eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read small print with spectacles" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to read the fine print.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read fine print" 		
	

Floyd | I can't - it's written in the most microscopic type I've ever seen; in
Floyd | fact I nearly didn't see it. Seems the toaster company really don't
Floyd | want anyone to read this!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear spectacles" 		
	

Floyd | I put on the pair of very thick spectacles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read fine print" 		
	

Floyd | Through the glasses I can actually read the microscopic print at the
Floyd | bottom of the page:
Floyd |    'The Toast-O-Matic 3000 uses a small nuclear reactor for
Floyd | instantaneous toasting satisfaction. However, the unit still requires
Floyd | electricty to initiate the reaction. Under normal circumstances there
Floyd | is no danger of nuclear meltdown. Refer all servicing to a qualified
Floyd | nuclear physicist. The manufacturers take no responsiblity for injury
Floyd | or death resulting from the misuse of this product.'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "oh, we did have the wolf blow the turbine before. I missed how we got the oil." 	
			inky says, "well, that's no help" 	
			inky says, "yeah" 	
			inky says, "oh, I bet I know" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move south and in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn off a" 		
	

Floyd | (switch A)
Floyd | Okay, Switch A is in the OFF position.
Floyd | The lights go off!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in large chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a leaflet
Floyd |   an electric toaster
Floyd |   a TV remote control
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   an oil can
Floyd |   a pair of very thick spectacles (being worn)
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a pendant (providing light and being worn)
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   some sticks of dynamite
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | Whoa! A hole just opened up in the floor and the chair is carrying me
Floyd | down into the bowels of the earth! It's just like something out of a
Floyd | James Bond film!
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ouch! - it's stopped...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | I'm in an underground cave. From the decor I'd say this was Papa
Floyd | Bear's private den, a place of sanctuary away from the rigours of
Floyd | family life. The walls are plastered with posters of football teams
Floyd | and pin-ups from 'Playbear.' A solid metal door, set into the western
Floyd | wall of the cave looks almost impenetrable. There's an electric socket
Floyd | in the wall next to the door. The large chair is now facing a
Floyd | television set and there's a fridge within easy reach of the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    The jolt threw me out of the chair - I guess the mechanism was
Floyd | designed for someone much heavier than me!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put dynamite in toaster" 		
	

Floyd | Hmmm... they seem to fit quite snuggly. I jammed them in upside down
Floyd | so that the fuses are touching the heating elements of the toaster.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unplug tv" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I pulled the plug out of the wall socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x tv" 		
	

Floyd | Hmm... The TV's plugged in but the set is completely dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "nice" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "unplug tv" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I pulled the plug out of the wall socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put toaster in socket" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the wall socket or the electric socket?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "electric" 		
	

Floyd | That can't contain things.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "plug toaster" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I put the plug in the wall socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lever" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I pushed down the little control lever.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | The chair shoots back up through a hole carved in the roof of the
Floyd | cave, carrying me with it. The hole in the sitting room floor closes
Floyd | behind it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | I get off the large chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn on a" 		
	

Floyd | (switch A)
Floyd | Okay, Switch A is in the ON position. Down in the cave the toaster
Floyd | elements heat up igniting the fuses on the sticks of dynamite...
Floyd |
Floyd |    ...which explode causing a chain reaction...
Floyd |
Floyd | "KABOOOOM!!!"
Floyd |
Floyd |    The toaster's atomic batteries go into meltdown resulting in a
Floyd | NUCLEAR EXPLOSION which rocks the whole cottage!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I assume we are going through this all just to get some gold paint" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in large chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | Whoa! A hole just opened up in the floor and the chair is carrying me
Floyd | down into the bowels of the earth! It's just like something out of a
Floyd | James Bond film!
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ouch! - it's stopped...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | The cave has been completely devastated by the explosion! Where the
Floyd | door used to be there is now a gaping hole in the western wall. The
Floyd | walls of the cave, melted by the intensive heat of my homemade atomic
Floyd | bomb are still glowing faintly. Of the television set there is no
Floyd | sign. The fridge is lying on its side, smoking slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    The jolt threw me out of the chair - I guess the mechanism was
Floyd | designed for someone much heavier than me!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "that's all any of us want, really" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | This must be where Papa Bear does all his D.I.Y. It's a small but tidy
Floyd | workshop with a bench and an old filing cabinet in the corner. Pinned
Floyd | to the walls are what appear to be the blueprints for various devices.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the bench are a wrench and a tin of gold paint.
Floyd | Sitting in the middle of the floor is a huge wooden crate, stencilled
Floyd | with the words: "DANGER: PROTOTYPE!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "see??" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x crate" 		
	

Floyd | A mysterious wooden crate... Looks like Papa Bear does more in his
Floyd | workshop than simply assemble Ikea furniture. The huge wooden crate is
Floyd | nailed shut.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "heh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get wrench" 		
	

Floyd | Yeah, sure, whatever - I'll just tuck it under my chin or something.
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get paint" 		
	

Floyd | What do you think I am, a packhorse? Oh, alright then; taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "paint ball" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oops, didn't get it yet" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 9:49 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push save" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf6" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x bench" 		
	

Floyd | It's old and worn, splattered with paint and full of grooves and
Floyd | dents.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cabinet" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to be locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to unlock the battered old filing cabinet with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "key" 		
	

Floyd | That doesn't seem to fit the lock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "open crate" 		
	

Floyd | How? With my bare hands? I just got these nails done you know!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open crate with wrench" 		
	

Floyd | Nope, there doesn't seem to be any way to open it with a wrench.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a tin of gold paint
Floyd |   a wrench
Floyd |   a leaflet
Floyd |   a TV remote control
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   an oil can
Floyd |   a pair of very thick spectacles (being worn)
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a pendant (providing light and being worn)
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open)
Floyd |     a dead mouse
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   an overripe pumpkin
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open crate with trowel" 		
	

Floyd | How? With my bare hands? I just got these nails done you know!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear gloves" 		
	

Floyd | I put on the gloves, but they're much too big for me and feel just a
Floyd | little loose!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open crate with trowel" 		
	

Floyd | How? With my bare hands? I just got these nails done you know!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open crate" 		
	

Floyd | How? With my bare hands? I just got these nails done you know!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "remove gloves" 		
	

Floyd | I take off the pair of gardening gloves.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | The cave has been completely devastated by the explosion! Where the
Floyd | door used to be there is now a gaping hole in the western wall. The
Floyd | walls of the cave, melted by the intensive heat of my homemade atomic
Floyd | bomb are still glowing faintly. Of the television set there is no
Floyd | sign. The fridge is lying on its side, smoking slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open fridge" 		
	

Floyd | I open the refridgerator, revealing a can of beer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get beer" 		
	

Floyd | Yeah, sure, whatever - I'll just tuck it under my chin or something.
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | The chair shoots back up through a hole carved in the roof of the
Floyd | cave, carrying me with it. The hole in the sitting room floor closes
Floyd | behind it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | I get off the large chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a huge bed. A narrow staircase

		Ellison says, "well, at least we have the wrench for the window" 	
	

Floyd | leads down to the hall.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x huge bed" 		
	

Floyd | It's very large and very uncomfortable looking, and is covered by a
Floyd | single rather thin looking blanket. Is this guy some kind of masochist
Floyd | or what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open window with wrench" 		
	

Floyd | Taking the wrench in both hands, I give the catch a good sharp twist.
Floyd | The layers of ancient paint crack and flake off allowing me to open
Floyd | the window. As I do so, a tiny point of light zips into the room from
Floyd | outside! It whizzes two or three times around my head and then, with a
Floyd | sharp 'ping' transforms itself into a tiny little old lady with wings.
Floyd |    'Fear not, Cinderella!' She says, staggering slightly as she
Floyd | recovers from her exertions, 'I am your Fairy Godmother and you shall
Floyd | go to the... to the... oh, what was it now?' She looks up at me,
Floyd | bewildered. 'Who are you? Is it time for my medicine?'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh yeah!" 	
			inky says, "now we're talking" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "give pumpkin to godmother" 		
	

Floyd | (my Fairy Godmother)
Floyd | 'Thankyou dear,' says my Fairy Godmother as I hand her the pumpkin.
Floyd | 'With a wave of my wand I shall transform this pumpkin into a lovely
Floyd | golden coach. Now let me see...' She takes out her wand and waves it
Floyd | over the pumpkin a couple of times, somewhat uncertainly. After a
Floyd | short time the pumpkin begins to swell as though someone were pumping
Floyd | it full of air. Then there is a soft, damp 'plop' as the pumpkin
Floyd | explodes, showering the two of us with orange goo.
Floyd |    'Oh dear,' says my Fairy Godmother 'that wasn't quite right! Never
Floyd | mind, we'll have to make do without a coach. Perhaps you can ride one
Floyd | of the coach horses...'
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "give mouse to godmother" 		
	

Floyd | (my Fairy Godmother)
Floyd | (first taking the dead mouse)
Floyd | 'He's a jolly little chap, isn't he?' Says my Fairy Godmother as I
Floyd | hand over the dead mouse. With a wave of her magic wand she transforms
Floyd | it into a dead coach horse. She seems perfectly satisfied with this
Floyd | outcome. 'Now, child, that's the transport sorted out. Now for the
Floyd | other thing. What was it now...?'
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a can of beer
Floyd |   a tin of gold paint
Floyd |   a wrench
Floyd |   a leaflet
Floyd |   a TV remote control
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   an oil can
Floyd |   a pair of very thick spectacles (being worn)
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a pendant (providing light and being worn)
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "wow, how odd" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x horse" 		
	

Floyd | It's as stiff as a board. One for the glue factory I'm afraid. And to
Floyd | think this noble beast died whilst trying to steal a peice of cheese.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give dress to godmother" 		
	

Floyd | (my Fairy Godmother)
Floyd | My Fairy Godmother doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give gloves to godmother" 		
	

Floyd | (my Fairy Godmother)
Floyd | My Fairy Godmother doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "lie on huge bed" 		
	

Floyd | I lie down on the huge "bed" and try to get some sleep, but it's
Floyd | hopelessly uncomfortable. I'd have better luck sleeping on a flagpole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand" 		
	

Floyd | I get off the huge bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x bed" 		
	

Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a huge bed. A narrow staircase
Floyd | leads down to the hall.
Floyd | Lying in the middle of the floor with all four legs pointing
Floyd | heavenward is a dead coach horse.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can also see my Fairy Godmother here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Which do you mean, the huge bed, the medium-sized bed or the tiny
Floyd | little bed?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "huge" 		
	

Floyd | It's very large and very uncomfortable looking, and is covered by a
Floyd | single rather thin looking blanket. Is this guy some kind of masochist
Floyd | or what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get blanket" 		
	

Floyd | Wow! Now I understand why the huge bed felt so hard! What better way
Floyd | to conceal from your wife the fact that you've spent your family's
Floyd | entire annual porridge budget on a full sized snooker table than to
Floyd | give up your conjugal rights altogether and disguise it as a bed! Boy,
Floyd | could this couple use some marriage guidance!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give blanket to godmother" 		
	

Floyd | (my Fairy Godmother)
Floyd | My Fairy Godmother doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look in pockets" 		
	

Floyd | In one of the pockets is a cue ball.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get cue ball" 		
	

Floyd | Goldilocks and the Three Bears; the sad tale of a kleptomaniac who
Floyd | went too far and collapsed under the weight of her own inventory.
Floyd | Taken!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "paint cue ball" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I painted the cue ball gold.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I don't know what the third thing is that the fairy godmother did for cinderella" 	
			inky asks, "I guess it's coach, horses, and dress?" 	
			inky says, "or, wait, maybe slippers" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door has been wedged open.  Just south of me is the
Floyd | clearing in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can also see a package (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | I'm in a little garden alongside the cottage. There's a vegetable plot
Floyd | in a sunny spot by the wall and on the other side of the garden a
Floyd | somewhat neglected ornamental pond. There's obviously been some
Floyd | attempt at landscaping but the effect is less Capability Brown and
Floyd | more incapable bruin. A ramshackle potting shed completes the image of
Floyd | horticultural incompetence. To the north, an overgrown pergola leads
Floyd | into a meadow. A gigantic beanstalk rises out of the vegetable plot
Floyd | and stops abruptly just above the level of the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yeah, I don't remember, either" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "put ball in pond" 		
	

Floyd | The ball lands in the pond with a dull plop. A few moments later a
Floyd | small green frog emerges from the pond clutching it in one of his
Floyd | slimy flippers. He drops it on the grass in front of me and puckers up
Floyd | expectantly...
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "kiss frog" 		
	

Floyd | Yeeeuch! Actually he's not a bad smoocher, I've never kissed anyone
Floyd | before with such a flexible tongue...
Floyd |    Whoa! There was a flash of light and the frog just turned into a
Floyd | handsome prince!
Floyd |    'Thanks, babe,' he says, looking me up and down, 'I'd love to hang
Floyd | around but I'm off to find me a real princess - I simply must have a
Floyd | date for the Royal Ball tonight. Maybe we can do lunch sometime!'
Floyd |    He runs off towards the forest. I think I preferred him as a frog -
Floyd | less slimy!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, that didn't help much" 	
			inky says, "maybe a mistake" 	
			Ellison says, "undo, and get him" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the garden
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get frog" 		
	

Floyd | Fine, fine, no problem - I'll just balance it on top of my head. What
Floyd | did your last slave die of?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "make sleeping beauty kiss him" 	
			inky says, "ok, yeah, I'll kiss him by her maybe" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a clearing in the forest
Floyd | I'm in a clearing. There is a teeny tiny cottage here complete with a
Floyd | thatched roof and leaded windows. It's just like something out of a
Floyd | fairy tale, funnily enough, except for the large hand-painted sign
Floyd | designed to deter trespassers. Just to the north is the front porch. A
Floyd | little path lined by rows of white-painted stones leads around the
Floyd | side of the house to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the porch
Floyd | I'm standing on the porch of the Three Bears' cottage. It would be
Floyd | quite pretty in a rustic sort of way had someone not seen fit to paint
Floyd | it gold. The front door has been wedged open.  Just south of me is the
Floyd | clearing in the forest.
Floyd | A battered old dustbin sits to one side of the porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can also see a package (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a full sized snooker table. A
Floyd | narrow staircase leads down to the hall.
Floyd | Lying in the middle of the floor with all four legs pointing
Floyd | heavenward is a dead coach horse.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd | For some unaccountable reason, Sleeping Beauty is lying fast asleep on
Floyd | the tiny little bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can also see my Fairy Godmother here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "kiss frog" 		
	

Floyd | Yeeeuch! Actually he's not a bad smoocher, I've never kissed anyone
Floyd | before with such a flexible tongue...
Floyd |    Whoa! There was a flash of light and the frog just turned into a
Floyd | handsome prince!
Floyd |    'Thanks, babe,' he says, looking me up and down, 'I'd love to hang
Floyd | around but I'm off to find me a real princess - I simply must have a
Floyd | date for the Royal Ball tonight. Maybe we can do lunch sometime!'
Floyd |     Suddenly he notices Sleeping Beauty sprawled across Baby Bear's
Floyd | bed. 'Now that's what I call a REAL princess!' A quick kiss wakes
Floyd | Beauty, and the happy couple are off to the cathedral. That's no basis
Floyd | for a lasting relationship!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, doing pretty well now" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 10:39 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "might run out of time still, but oh well" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | I have so far scored 69 out of a possible 100, in 340 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "man, only at 70%" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "remove dress" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, yeah, sure. Look, I'm not that kind of girl, okay? Despite what
Floyd | people say.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a rather thin blanket
Floyd |   a can of beer
Floyd |   a tin of gold paint
Floyd |   a wrench
Floyd |   a leaflet
Floyd |   a TV remote control
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   an oil can
Floyd |   a pair of very thick spectacles (being worn)
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a pendant (providing light and being worn)
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yeah, I'm not even sure what we want to do anymore" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "give blanket to godmother" 		
	

Floyd | (my Fairy Godmother)
Floyd | My Fairy Godmother doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give gloves to godmother" 		
	

Floyd | (my Fairy Godmother)
Floyd | My Fairy Godmother doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask godmother about me" 		
	

Floyd | (my Fairy Godmother about that)
Floyd | 'Agnes, is that you? Oh, dear...'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x godmother" 		
	

Floyd | (my Fairy Godmother)
Floyd | Okay, so technically she's Cinderella's Fairy Godmother, but what she
Floyd | doesn't know won't hurt her. She's a tiny little woman who must be
Floyd | ninety years old if she's a day. She's wearing what I can only
Floyd | describe as a heavily sequined ballerina's outfit which looks
Floyd | hideously wrinkled on her shrivelled frame. Top this off with surgical
Floyd | support stockings and a pair of cardboard wings stuck on with
Floyd | sellotape, and you get the picture.
Floyd | My Fairy Godmother is carrying a magic wand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give spoon to godmother" 		
	

Floyd | (my Fairy Godmother)
Floyd | My Fairy Godmother doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "so yeah, I can only think of the fairy godmother or the other things in the workshop, but I have no ideas for either" 	
			inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "hint" 		
	

Floyd | (1) How do I open the crate?
Floyd | (2) How do I open the window?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with Cinderella's Fairy Godmother?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		inky says, "ok there we go" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "3" 		
	

Floyd | Pretend you're Cinderella.
Floyd | Another Hint? [Y/N]

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd | Give her what she wants!
Floyd | No more hints!
Floyd |
Floyd | (1) How do I open the crate?
Floyd | (2) How do I open the window?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with Cinderella's Fairy Godmother?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "1" 		
	

Floyd | You need a little leverage.
Floyd | No more hints!
Floyd |
Floyd | (1) How do I open the crate?
Floyd | (2) How do I open the window?
Floyd | (3) What should I do with Cinderella's Fairy Godmother?
Floyd | (4) How do I make sure the bears don't find me when they get home?
Floyd | (5) Is there any way to extend the time limit?
Floyd |
Floyd | Select a hint (or 0 to exit)>>

		inky says, "uh-hunh" 	
			inky says, "these hints suck" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "we need to enlist Timothy Hutton" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in large chair. push button" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | Whoa! A hole just opened up in the floor and the chair is carrying me
Floyd | down into the bowels of the earth! It's just like something out of a
Floyd | James Bond film!
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ouch! - it's stopped...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | The cave has been completely devastated by the explosion! Where the
Floyd | door used to be there is now a gaping hole in the western wall. The
Floyd | walls of the cave, melted by the intensive heat of my homemade atomic
Floyd | bomb are still glowing faintly. Of the television set there is no
Floyd | sign. The fridge is lying on its side, smoking slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    The jolt threw me out of the chair - I guess the mechanism was
Floyd | designed for someone much heavier than me!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "can we put the crate on the chair?" 	
			inky says, "ok, I had to research that , but it's funny" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | This must be where Papa Bear does all his D.I.Y. It's a small but tidy
Floyd | workshop with a bench and an old filing cabinet in the corner. Pinned
Floyd | to the walls are what appear to be the blueprints for various devices.
Floyd | Sitting in the middle of the floor is a huge wooden crate, stencilled
Floyd | with the words: "DANGER: PROTOTYPE!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get crate" 		
	

Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "we also can't get the cabinet open" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x bench" 		
	

Floyd | It's old and worn, splattered with paint and full of grooves and
Floyd | dents.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under bench" 		
	

Floyd | I find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cabinet" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to be locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | I am carrying:
Floyd |   a rather thin blanket
Floyd |   a can of beer
Floyd |   a tin of gold paint
Floyd |   a wrench
Floyd |   a leaflet
Floyd |   a TV remote control
Floyd |   an antimacassar
Floyd |   an oil can
Floyd |   a pair of very thick spectacles (being worn)
Floyd |   an old brass key
Floyd |   a bearskin rug
Floyd |   a pendant (providing light and being worn)
Floyd |   a mousetrap (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a matchbox
Floyd |   a spoon
Floyd |   a gigantic bowl
Floyd |   a crumpled note
Floyd |   a small packet (which is open but empty)
Floyd |   a pair of gardening gloves
Floyd |   a trowel
Floyd |   a ratty old paintbrush
Floyd |   a pair of secateurs
Floyd |   a broken bottle
Floyd |   a wristwatch (being worn)
Floyd |   a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress (being worn)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "we still haven't opened the washing machine, either, eh?" 	
			inky says, "we've used most of our inventory" 	
			inky says, "true" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "open crate with trowel" 		
	

Floyd | How? With my bare hands? I just got these nails done you know!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pry crate" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to pry the huge wooden crate with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "trowel" 		
	

Floyd | How? With my bare hands? I just got these nails done you know!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pry crate with secateurs" 		
	

Floyd | How? With my bare hands? I just got these nails done you know!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "guess try the gloves again" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear gloves" 		
	

Floyd | I put on the gloves, but they're much too big for me and feel just a
Floyd | little loose!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pry crate with secateurs" 		
	

Floyd | How? With my bare hands? I just got these nails done you know!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "remove gloves" 		
	

Floyd | I take off the pair of gardening gloves.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "hrm" 	
			inky says, "oh yeah, walktrhough reminds me we missed something else" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | The cave has been completely devastated by the explosion! Where the
Floyd | door used to be there is now a gaping hole in the western wall. The
Floyd | walls of the cave, melted by the intensive heat of my homemade atomic
Floyd | bomb are still glowing faintly. Of the television set there is no
Floyd | sign. The fridge is lying on its side, smoking slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | The chair shoots back up through a hole carved in the roof of the
Floyd | cave, carrying me with it. The hole in the sitting room floor closes
Floyd | behind it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | I get off the large chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x wardrobe" 		
	

Floyd | An old wooden wardrobe with brass handles that looks like it's seen
Floyd | better days. Probably why it's in the cellar. There's a gentle breeze
Floyd | coming from behind the wardrobe! The wardrobe is completely empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "move it" 		
	

Floyd | Okay.... Oof! I moved it. Oh, wow! There's a gothic archway behind
Floyd | here leading into some kind of hidden room! The words 'Baby Bear's
Floyd | Playroom' are painted above the arch!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move west and up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a dark passage
Floyd | I'm in a dark passage carved into the rock. It curves around to the
Floyd | north.
Floyd |

		Ellison says, "wacky" 	
	

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a dungeon
Floyd | This seems to be a small annex to the main part of the cellar.
Floyd | Everything about the decor of this place says 'dungeon' to me, from
Floyd | the guttering torches to the ragrolled paint effect on the walls
Floyd | that's meant to look like ancient stonework. Unfortunately the rotting
Floyd | skeleton manacled to the wall is only too real. A sign on the wall
Floyd | opposite the skeleton says 'When we say NO TRESPASSERS we mean NO
Floyd | TRESPASSERS!' Something for the bears' victims to think about while
Floyd | they languish in this dump. The passage leads south back to the
Floyd | cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x skeleton" 		
	

Floyd | It's wearing a red cape with a hood. I guess this must be the elusive
Floyd | Little Red Riding Hood! No wonder she never made it to Grandma's house
Floyd | - she must have called at the wrong cottage by mistake, poor little
Floyd | twerp!
Floyd |    Hmm, what's this? There appears to be a blackened metal poker
Floyd | shoved up her, um, actually you don't want to know where it was
Floyd | shoved. Ouch.
Floyd |
Floyd | I've taken the poker in case it comes in useful.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get poker" 		
	

Floyd | I already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a dark passage
Floyd | I'm in a dark passage carved into the rock. It curves around to the
Floyd | north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. There's a gothic archway leading out of the cellar to the
Floyd | west. A battered old wardrobe stands close to the archway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in chair" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 11:22 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Which do you mean, the large chair, the medium-sized chair or the tiny
Floyd | little chair?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "large" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | Whoa! A hole just opened up in the floor and the chair is carrying me
Floyd | down into the bowels of the earth! It's just like something out of a
Floyd | James Bond film!
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ouch! - it's stopped...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | The cave has been completely devastated by the explosion! Where the
Floyd | door used to be there is now a gaping hole in the western wall. The
Floyd | walls of the cave, melted by the intensive heat of my homemade atomic
Floyd | bomb are still glowing faintly. Of the television set there is no
Floyd | sign. The fridge is lying on its side, smoking slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    The jolt threw me out of the chair - I guess the mechanism was
Floyd | designed for someone much heavier than me!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "probably going to have to restore again" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | This must be where Papa Bear does all his D.I.Y. It's a small but tidy
Floyd | workshop with a bench and an old filing cabinet in the corner. Pinned
Floyd | to the walls are what appear to be the blueprints for various devices.
Floyd | Sitting in the middle of the floor is a huge wooden crate, stencilled
Floyd | with the words: "DANGER: PROTOTYPE!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf8" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pry crate with poker" 		
	

Floyd | Using the poker like a crowbar I wrench the crate apart at the seams.
Floyd | It collapses to reveal a strange cauldron-like contraption inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cauldron" 		
	

Floyd | It's a huge Heath-Robinson-esque contraption that looks like a cross
Floyd | between a witch's cauldron and Stevenson's Rocket. The cauldron part
Floyd | is covered in arcane symbols and looks big enough to boil an elephant!
Floyd | The magic porridge pot is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, ">THROW PRINCE INTO CAULDRON" 	
			inky says, "weird" 	
			inky says, "ok, and here's another" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get pot" 		
	

Floyd | The magic porridge pot is far too big and heavy for me to carry! There
Floyd | must be another way of moving it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push pot west" 		
	

Floyd | Is that the best you can think of?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "roll pot?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "pot, west" 		
	

Floyd | I can't talk to the magic porridge pot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "roll pot" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | The cave has been completely devastated by the explosion! Where the
Floyd | door used to be there is now a gaping hole in the western wall. The
Floyd | walls of the cave, melted by the intensive heat of my homemade atomic
Floyd | bomb are still glowing faintly. Of the television set there is no
Floyd | sign. The fridge is lying on its side, smoking slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "anyway, check this out also" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | The chair shoots back up through a hole carved in the roof of the
Floyd | cave, carrying me with it. The hole in the sitting room floor closes
Floyd | behind it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I'll have to get off the large chair first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand" 		
	

Floyd | I get off the large chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. There's a gothic archway leading out of the cellar to the
Floyd | west. A battered old wardrobe stands close to the archway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open washing machine with poker" 		
	

Floyd | I jam the poker in the door of the machine and give it a good hard
Floyd | push. There is a sharp crack and the door flies open!  Who was it said
Floyd | that brute force never achieved anything?
Floyd |
Floyd | However, the washing machine contains nothing but sludge.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search sludge" 		
	

Floyd | Hidden in the sludge at the bottom of the drum, I find a small key,
Floyd | which I take.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x key" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the tiny metal key or the old brass key?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | But I'm not in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "ah, cabinet" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in large chair. push button. e" 		Ellison says, "man, we have to run around a lot" 	
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | Whoa! A hole just opened up in the floor and the chair is carrying me
Floyd | down into the bowels of the earth! It's just like something out of a
Floyd | James Bond film!
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ouch! - it's stopped...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | The cave has been completely devastated by the explosion! Where the
Floyd | door used to be there is now a gaping hole in the western wall. The
Floyd | walls of the cave, melted by the intensive heat of my homemade atomic
Floyd | bomb are still glowing faintly. Of the television set there is no
Floyd | sign. The fridge is lying on its side, smoking slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    The jolt threw me out of the chair - I guess the mechanism was
Floyd | designed for someone much heavier than me!
Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "yeah" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | This must be where Papa Bear does all his D.I.Y. It's a small but tidy
Floyd | workshop with a bench and an old filing cabinet in the corner. Pinned
Floyd | to the walls are what appear to be the blueprints for various devices.
Floyd | Sitting amidst the wreckage of the crate is a magic porridge pot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock cabinet with small key" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to unlock the battered old
Floyd | filing cabinet with the fine print.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "dual-use poker. tricky." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock cabinet with key" 		Ellison says, "ha ha" 	
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the tiny metal key or the old brass key?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tiny" 		
	

Floyd | I unlock the battered old filing cabinet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | I open the battered old filing cabinet, revealing a warranty and a set
Floyd | of instructions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read warranty" 		
	

Floyd | It's a year's warranty for a small self-assembly chair. Looks like it
Floyd | expired yesterday, what a shame!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read instructions" 		
	

Floyd | It appears to be the operating instructions for a magic porridge pot.
Floyd | They seem to be fairly straightforward. "To start the pot, say
Floyd | ALAKAZAM. To stop the pot, say ALAKAZOO." There's a note at the bottom
Floyd | to the effect that the stop spell is extremely tempermental and that
Floyd | the pot should under no circumstances be used in confined spaces!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky says, "not exactly sure of the point of this, I guess" 	
			Ellison says, "well, for now, I guess we have to try it here" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "alakazam" 		
	

Floyd | 'ALAKAZAM!'
Floyd | Immediately the magic porridge pot begins to fill up with extremely
Floyd | hot porridge. It just sort of swirls up from the bottom of the pot
Floyd | like an expensive special effect. Within seconds the pot is full and
Floyd | the porridge begins to run down the sides...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | Not only has Papa Bear's secret den been devastated by a nuclear
Floyd | explosion, but it is also rapidly filling up with porridge which is
Floyd | gushing in through the ravaged doorway to the west. Of the television
Floyd | set there is no sign. The fridge is lying on its side, smoking
Floyd | slightly.
Floyd | The room is rapidly filling up with boiling-hot porridge! I think it
Floyd | might be a good idea to get the hell out of here!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd | The porridge level creeps steadily higher until finally it is up to my
Floyd | neck! Like quicksand it gradually sucks me under...
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 78 out of a possible 100, in 417 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "oh, c'mon, we don't even get one spare turn?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | Not only has Papa Bear's secret den been devastated by a nuclear
Floyd | explosion, but it is also rapidly filling up with porridge which is
Floyd | gushing in through the ravaged doorway to the west. Of the television
Floyd | set there is no sign. The fridge is lying on its side, smoking
Floyd | slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "alakazam" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think using that word again is going to make any difference.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "er" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |

		Ellison says, "heh" 	
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | Not only has Papa Bear's secret den been devastated by a nuclear
Floyd | explosion, but it is also rapidly filling up with porridge which is
Floyd | gushing in through the ravaged doorway to the west. Of the television
Floyd | set there is no sign. The fridge is lying on its side, smoking
Floyd | slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd | The room is rapidly filling up with boiling-hot porridge! I think it
Floyd | might be a good idea to get the hell out of here!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | I press the button, but the chair doesn't move. Instead there's a
Floyd | nasty whirring and spluttering noise from the chair mechanism! Some of
Floyd | the porridge must have gotten into the works.
Floyd | The porridge level creeps steadily higher until finally it is up to my
Floyd | neck! Like quicksand it gradually sucks me under...
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 78 out of a possible 100, in 417 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky says, "ok, so maybe we weren't supposed to do that" 	
			inky says, "but if not, I have no idea what the deal is" 	
			Ellison says, "yeah, maybe not" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | This must be where Papa Bear does all his D.I.Y. It's a small but tidy
Floyd | workshop with a bench and an old filing cabinet in the corner. Pinned
Floyd | to the walls are what appear to be the blueprints for various devices.
Floyd | Sitting amidst the wreckage of the crate is a magic porridge pot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "alakazoo" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing happens. I think that's the spell to stop the pot from
Floyd | boiling!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "alakazam" 		
	

Floyd | 'ALAKAZAM!'
Floyd | Immediately the magic porridge pot begins to fill up with extremely
Floyd | hot porridge. It just sort of swirls up from the bottom of the pot
Floyd | like an expensive special effect. Within seconds the pot is full and
Floyd | the porridge begins to run down the sides...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "alakazoo" 		
	

Floyd | 'ALAKAZOO!' I shout at the top of my lungs. At first nothing seems to
Floyd | be happening, but after a few moments the flow of porridge slows down,
Floyd | and finally stops. The remaining porridge trickles away through cracks
Floyd | in the cave floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat porridge" 		
	

Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd | I'm feeling really sleepy...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get pot" 		
	

Floyd | The magic porridge pot is far too big and heavy for me to carry! There
Floyd | must be another way of moving it.
Floyd | I can hardly keep my eyes open...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I don't get how to move it" 	
			inky says, "like, those words don't seem to help" 	
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "pry cauldron with poker" 		
	

Floyd | That doesn't seem to be something I can unlock.
Floyd | So tired...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yeah, me neither" 	
			inky says, "ok, another mysterious one" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf8" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 11:28 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | I have so far scored 72 out of a possible 100, in 389 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push restore" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "xscore" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | I have so far scored 69 out of a possible 100, in 339 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 10:39 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a full sized snooker table. A
Floyd | narrow staircase leads down to the hall.
Floyd | Lying in the middle of the floor with all four legs pointing
Floyd | heavenward is a dead coach horse.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can also see my Fairy Godmother here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask godmother about dress" 		
	

Floyd | (my Fairy Godmother about that)
Floyd | 'Oh, yes dear - that was it,' says my Fairy Godmother, 'You can't
Floyd | possibly go to the ball looking like that!' I'm a little offended by
Floyd | this but decide to bite my lip.    'Wait a second while I reprogram my
Floyd | wand.' After a few moments she raises the wand and waves it
Floyd | frantically as though it were stuck to her hand and she were desperate
Floyd | to get rid of it. There is a sudden, bright flash and my dress
Floyd | disappears in a puff of smoke!
Floyd |    'Oh dear,' says my Fairy Godmother with a frown, 'that's not the
Floyd | rags-to-ballgown spell, it's the one for moving stuff down to the
Floyd | cellar, I used it last weekend when I cleared out the spare room. I'm
Floyd | sorry my dear, I shall have to go home and get my spell book. I'd
Floyd | forget my wings if they were't sellotaped on.'    There is another
Floyd | flash and she turns back into a tiny point of light, before flitting
Floyd | back out of the window. As she does so, something silvery clatters to
Floyd | the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get wand" 		
	

Floyd | Fine, fine, no problem - I'll just balance it on top of my head. What
Floyd | did your last slave die of?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yay dropping wand" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. A battered old wardrobe stands against the western wall of
Floyd | the cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | I can see a "distressed" Laura Ashley dress here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get dress" 		
	

Floyd | Goldilocks and the Three Bears; the sad tale of a kleptomaniac who
Floyd | went too far and collapsed under the weight of her own inventory.
Floyd | Taken!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wear it" 		
	

Floyd | I put on the "distressed" Laura Ashley dress.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "move wardrobe" 		
	

Floyd | Okay.... Oof! I moved it. Oh, wow! There's a gothic archway behind
Floyd | here leading into some kind of hidden room! The words 'Baby Bear's
Floyd | Playroom' are painted above the arch!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a dark passage
Floyd | I'm in a dark passage carved into the rock. It curves around to the
Floyd | north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a dungeon
Floyd | This seems to be a small annex to the main part of the cellar.
Floyd | Everything about the decor of this place says 'dungeon' to me, from
Floyd | the guttering torches to the ragrolled paint effect on the walls
Floyd | that's meant to look like ancient stonework. Unfortunately the rotting
Floyd | skeleton manacled to the wall is only too real. A sign on the wall
Floyd | opposite the skeleton says 'When we say NO TRESPASSERS we mean NO
Floyd | TRESPASSERS!' Something for the bears' victims to think about while
Floyd | they languish in this dump. The passage leads south back to the
Floyd | cellar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x skeleton" 		
	

Floyd | It's wearing a red cape with a hood. I guess this must be the elusive
Floyd | Little Red Riding Hood! No wonder she never made it to Grandma's house
Floyd | - she must have called at the wrong cottage by mistake, poor little
Floyd | twerp!
Floyd |    Hmm, what's this? There appears to be a blackened metal poker
Floyd | shoved up her, um, actually you don't want to know where it was
Floyd | shoved. Ouch.
Floyd |
Floyd | I've taken the poker in case it comes in useful.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a dark passage

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | I'm in a dark passage carved into the rock. It curves around to the
Floyd | north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. There's a gothic archway leading out of the cellar to the
Floyd | west. A battered old wardrobe stands close to the archway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open machine with poker" 		
	

Floyd | I jam the poker in the door of the machine and give it a good hard
Floyd | push. There is a sharp crack and the door flies open!  Who was it said
Floyd | that brute force never achieved anything?
Floyd |
Floyd | However, the washing machine contains nothing but sludge.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x sludge" 		
	

Floyd | Hidden in the sludge at the bottom of the drum, I find a small key,
Floyd | which I take.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in large chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | Whoa! A hole just opened up in the floor and the chair is carrying me
Floyd | down into the bowels of the earth! It's just like something out of a
Floyd | James Bond film!
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ouch! - it's stopped...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | The cave has been completely devastated by the explosion! Where the
Floyd | door used to be there is now a gaping hole in the western wall. The
Floyd | walls of the cave, melted by the intensive heat of my homemade atomic
Floyd | bomb are still glowing faintly. Of the television set there is no
Floyd | sign. The fridge is lying on its side, smoking slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    The jolt threw me out of the chair - I guess the mechanism was
Floyd | designed for someone much heavier than me!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand" 		
	

Floyd | But I'm not in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | This must be where Papa Bear does all his D.I.Y. It's a small but tidy
Floyd | workshop with a bench and an old filing cabinet in the corner. Pinned
Floyd | to the walls are what appear to be the blueprints for various devices.
Floyd | Sitting in the middle of the floor is a huge wooden crate, stencilled
Floyd | with the words: "DANGER: PROTOTYPE!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "funny that this game loves the theme of causing-destruction-in-other-places-even-though-you-don't-know-why" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "pry crate with poker" 		
	

Floyd | Using the poker like a crowbar I wrench the crate apart at the seams.
Floyd | It collapses to reveal a strange cauldron-like contraption inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock cabinet with tin ykey" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to unlock the battered old
Floyd | filing cabinet with the tin of gold paint.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock cabinet with tiny key" 		
	

Floyd | I unlock the battered old filing cabinet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | I open the battered old filing cabinet, revealing a warranty and a set
Floyd | of instructions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read instructions" 		
	

Floyd | It appears to be the operating instructions for a magic porridge pot.
Floyd | They seem to be fairly straightforward. "To start the pot, say
Floyd | ALAKAZAM. To stop the pot, say ALAKAZOO." There's a note at the bottom
Floyd | to the effect that the stop spell is extremely tempermental and that
Floyd | the pot should under no circumstances be used in confined spaces!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "point wand at pot" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wave wand at pot" 		
	

Floyd | There is a bright flash and the magic porridge pot vanishes in a puff
Floyd | of smoke!
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | I can't go in that direction, but I can move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In Papa Bear's workshop
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In a cave
Floyd | The cave has been completely devastated by the explosion! Where the
Floyd | door used to be there is now a gaping hole in the western wall. The
Floyd | walls of the cave, melted by the intensive heat of my homemade atomic
Floyd | bomb are still glowing faintly. Of the television set there is no
Floyd | sign. The fridge is lying on its side, smoking slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in chair" 		
	

Floyd | Bloody hell! This has got to be the hardest chair I've ever sat in!
Floyd | I've only been here two seconds and my buttocks are as numb as a pair
Floyd | of frozen fishcakes!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | (the chair's button)
Floyd | The chair shoots back up through a hole carved in the roof of the
Floyd | cave, carrying me with it. The hole in the sitting room floor closes
Floyd | behind it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "might be just about done here" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | I have so far scored 84 out of a possible 100, in 367 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I'll have to get off the large chair first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It is about 11:07 AM.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I'll have to get off the large chair first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo. stand. s" 		
	

Floyd | I can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | I get off the large chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the sitting room
Floyd | From its floral carpet to its lovingly dusted knick-knacks, The Three
Floyd | Bears' sitting room is a chintzy abomination of taste, the sort of
Floyd | room that would make any sane bear want to go back and live in a cave.
Floyd | Two chairs are arranged around small coffee table; a large chair and a
Floyd | medium-sized chair. There used to be a tiny little chair but I'd
Floyd | rather not talk about it. There's a low-pitched hum coming from
Floyd | somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the small coffee table is a copy of 'Hail!' magazine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. There's a gothic archway leading out of the cellar to the
Floyd | west. A battered old wardrobe stands close to the archway.
Floyd | The magic porridge pot is sitting in the middle of the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf9" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "alakazam" 		
	

Floyd | 'ALAKAZAM!'
Floyd | Immediately the magic porridge pot begins to fill up with extremely
Floyd | hot porridge. It just sort of swirls up from the bottom of the pot
Floyd | like an expensive special effect. Within seconds the pot is full and
Floyd | the porridge begins to run down the sides...
Floyd |
Floyd | [My score has just gone up by three points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | I scramble up the rickety steps just in time - a moment later the
Floyd | lower part of the staircase is smashed to splinters by a wave of
Floyd | bubbling porridge. I look back to see the cellar completely submerged
Floyd | in boiling oatmeal.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | I'm in the entrance hall of the Three Bears' house. Hung around the
Floyd | walls are portraits of various members of the Bear clan, along with
Floyd | some highly disturbing hunting trophies. A narrow staircase leads up
Floyd | to the bears' bedroom. The front door has been wedged open. Just
Floyd | inside the front door is an open trapdoor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | The trapdoor is open. Steps lead down into darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the cellar
Floyd | I'm in a dingy cellar with bare brick walls and the musty smell of a
Floyd | laundry room. There is an old upright washing machine in the corner
Floyd | and a fusebox on the wall. Steps lead up to the trapdoor in the
Floyd | ceiling. There's a gothic archway leading out of the cellar to the
Floyd | west. A battered old wardrobe stands close to the archway. The room is
Floyd | rapidly filling up with boiling-hot porridge. The washing machine and
Floyd | the wardrobe are already half submerged!
Floyd | The magic porridge pot is sitting in the middle of the room.
Floyd | The porridge level creeps steadily higher until finally it is up to my
Floyd | neck! Like quicksand it gradually sucks me under...
Floyd | Oh, bollocks. I'm dead!
Floyd | I have so far scored 87 out of a possible 100, in 376 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | In the hall
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "alakazoo" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing special happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "I guess we can wave the wand at anyone we want to kill now" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "put rug on trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, I placed the rug over the trapdoor, so that it looks exactly as
Floyd | before - except that the trapdoor is open!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | In the bedroom
Floyd | I'm in the Three Bears' bedroom, a small attic room with steeply
Floyd | sloping walls. They have the weirdest sleeping arrangements. There's a
Floyd | tiny little bed, a medium-sized bed and a full sized snooker table. A
Floyd | narrow staircase leads down to the hall.
Floyd | Lying in the middle of the floor with all four legs pointing
Floyd | heavenward is a dead coach horse.
Floyd | A tiny dormer window looks out onto the clearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "lie on small bed" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to lie on the fine print.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "lie on tiny bed" 		
	

Floyd | The tiny little bed is so comfortable that I fall into a deep sleep
Floyd | the instant my head hits the pillow. Not even the muffled cry as the
Floyd | Three Bears fall through the trapdoor into the cellar and drown in a
Floyd | mire of their own porridge can rouse me from my sleep.
Floyd |   At just after noon I have a strange dream. Three ghostly bears, each
Floyd | with a pair of wings and holding a golden harp, float up through the
Floyd | bedroom floorboards. Papa Bear hovers above me like a translucent
Floyd | bear-shaped cloud, glaring at me through baleful yellow eyes.
Floyd |   'Who's been sleeping in my bed?' he growls, his hot, stinky breath
Floyd | on my face.
Floyd |   'Who's been sleeping in my bed?' snarls Mama Bear nudging her
Floyd | husband out of the way.
Floyd |   'Mater, Pater,' says Baby Bear who has obviously had the benefit of
Floyd | a public school education, 'it's patently obvious who has been
Floyd | sleeping in our beds, eating our porridge and destroying our
Floyd | furniture, since the shameless hussy is still sprawled across my cot.
Floyd | But it's all academic now - we're dead! The little monster got the
Floyd | better of us this time! Come, parents, I hear that heaven is full of
Floyd | succulent young ladies such as this and that the clouds are made of
Floyd | porridge!' With that the Three Bears float up through the ceiling and
Floyd | on to paradise.
Floyd |
Floyd | A few moments later, they're back again, wingless now and dropping
Floyd | like stones towards the fires of hell. The last I hear of them is the
Floyd | anguished cry
Floyd |
Floyd | 'No! Please! Not the poker!'
Floyd |
Floyd |   I awake at around six, having had a full night's, or rather day's
Floyd | sleep, fresh as a daisy and ready for another night of partying!
Floyd |
Floyd |   That's if I can ever find my way out of the enchanted forest...
Floyd |
Floyd |   ...but that's another story! The important thing is, our plan
Floyd | worked! The Three Bears are no more and foxy young chicks are free to
Floyd | roam the forest and break into quaint little cottages without fear of
Floyd | ending up as a Bondage Barbie for a family of furry freaks! Thanks for
Floyd | all your help, I sure as hell couldn't have done it without you!
Floyd |
Floyd | I have so far scored 91 out of a possible 100, in 780 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would I like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score for
Floyd | that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "heh, you got to do that after all" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "ok!@" 	
			inky says, "I'm not sure why we didn't get full points here but it seems like we won anyway" 	
			Ellison says, "yeah, that'll have to be good enough for now" 	
			inky says, "hurrah, go team" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		
	inky has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Ellison says, "yay, you me and a walkthrough are an unbeatable trio" 	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Hoosegow by Jack Welch and Ben Collins-Sussman
As played on ifMUD on March 13, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Hoosegow, written by Jack Welch and Ben Collins-Sussman. Hoosegow was originally released in 2010 as part of the Jay is Games Casual Gameplay Design Competition 7, where it took first place. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load hoosegow" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
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Floyd | As the sun sets on the plains, Sheriff Cheney angrily snaps on the
Floyd | cuffs. You are shoved into the coach and land on top of Muddy Charlie
Floyd | and a pile of silver dollars, which until recently had been the
Floyd | property of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Line.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy whispers, "Don't fret none, Rick! You done good blowing up that
Floyd | tunnel -- I just didn't plan on the sheriff getting word ahead of
Floyd | time, is all. That were powerful bad luck."
Floyd |
Floyd | The sheriff climbs onto his horse, spits, and you begin to rumble
Floyd | forward. "You boys really got it coming this time," he yells back
Floyd | cheerfully.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy shakes his head. "No offense, Sheriff, but I reckon you got the
Floyd | wrong men. We was just on our way to the theater."
Floyd |
Floyd | The sheriff disagrees. "The only place you boys are heading is
Floyd | straight to the...
Floyd |
Floyd | Hoosegow
Floyd | A Wild West Wreck by Ben Collins-Sussman and Jack Welch
Floyd | Release 15 / Serial number 100209 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | Type "help" for instructions and "hints" for hints -- or just roll
Floyd | into town guns a-blazin'.
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [Press Space To Continue]
Floyd |
Floyd |
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Floyd |
Floyd | In the twilight, you sight the sheriff's sturdy brick office near the
Floyd | edge of town. "That's mighty fine construction," notes Muddy, sounding
Floyd | less feisty now. "Mighty fine indeed." The coach rolls to a halt and a
Floyd | thick arm yanks you roughly from your seat. You land awkwardly in the
Floyd | rutted street, where the sheriff holds you in place with the heel of
Floyd | one boot. He yells to his men, "Bring the coach around back, we got to
Floyd | impound that evidence." You are shoved into the sheriff's office and
Floyd | then into a small holding cell.
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy wakes with a start, whips his dusty boots off the desk and
Floyd | stands, tucking his shirt back into his pants. The sheriff gives him a
Floyd | brief, judgmental glance and offhandedly tosses an arrest warrant on
Floyd | the desk. He barks, "Jimbo, listen up. Picked up these two down near
Floyd | the train. A federal marshal will be coming for them at eight o'clock
Floyd | tomorrow morning. There's going to be a hanging!" The deputy nods
Floyd | slowly. The sheriff continues, "Please take care of our 'guests'. I
Floyd | got to head down to Wichita Falls to discuss my invention with some
Floyd | investors, so you is in charge." The deputy smiles until the sheriff
Floyd | adds, "Jimbo, don't screw up," as he heads out the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | Jail Cell
Floyd | Why are you not surprised to have landed right back in the hoosegow
Floyd | after another one of Muddy's dubious plans? Will you ever learn? How
Floyd | did it come to this?
Floyd |
Floyd | The small jail cell is brick on three sides, metal bars on the other,
Floyd | with a tightly locked gate. A small window is set into the brickwork
Floyd | above your head. Through the jail bars you can see the sheriff's
Floyd | office.
Floyd |
Floyd | A broken stool lies on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans against the wall tapping a harmonica on his arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the corner of the cell, a disheveled man in a black suit is
Floyd | stretched out on a crude wooden bench and is snoring loudly, oblivious
Floyd | to your presence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying your pocketwatch and a scrap of paper. You are wearing
Floyd | your hat, pants, overcoat, left boot, and right boot.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your revolver was confiscated, it seems.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy puts his hands in his pockets and seems to be daydreaming.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "'Hoosegow' is a funny word" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x paper" 		
	zarf arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	

Floyd | Muddy's scribbled instructions for holding up the train, which you
Floyd | carried out faithfully before the Sheriff showed up.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy closes his eyes and rubs his temples.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read paper" 		
	

Floyd | In smeared scribbles: "DEER RICK, 1. GET DYNA-MITE FROM MTNSIDE, 2.
Floyd | INSERT SPARKER, 3. BLOW UP TUNNEL, 4. WAIT FOR ME".
Floyd |
Floyd | That was Muddy's cunning plan, and unlike most of his plans, it went
Floyd | off without a hitch: you got the silver, nobody got hurt. Yup, not a
Floyd | single hitch -- except for getting caught.
Floyd |
Floyd | A faint breeze wafts by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It's the wind-up timepiece you received when you were commissioned as
Floyd | an officer in the Confederate Army. You may have lost everything else
Floyd | in that war, but at least you have this fine pocket watch. It
Floyd | currently reads eighteen minutes past seven in the evening  -- less
Floyd | than thirteen hours until you and Muddy are hanged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Big boots, pants, a plains hat, a tattered overcoat, and some
Floyd | attitude.  Not so different from the uniform you once wore, just more
Floyd | lived-in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Back in the office, the deputy stares at Muddy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x deputy" 		
	

Floyd | Big and strong, but lacking numerically in ancestors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "heh" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "x stool" 		
	

Floyd | A small stool, with legs a couple of feet long. It's three-legged by
Floyd | design, but two-legged in practice, hence its inability to stand
Floyd | upright.  There's an empty socket where the third leg should be. All
Floyd | of the paint has been worn off the seat by your illustrious
Floyd | predecessors who inhabited this cell. Those same occupants carved
Floyd | every square inch of the stool's seat with their initials (and the
Floyd | initials look intriguing!)  A small bronze plate has been nailed to
Floyd | the bottom of the stool.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy stares out the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Hm. A faint breeze? We're inside. Is that 'cause there's a window and the front door is open, or 'caue there's a hole behind something on the wall and there's a pre-dug tunnel outta this place?" 	
			Benjor asks, ""Which channel for commentary?" 	
			inky says, "#cf-spoilers" 	
			inky says, "if it's spoilers" 	
			inky says, "otherwise here is fine" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read initials" 		
	

Floyd | You notice a set of initials. "It says here, "RH"".
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy nods knowingly, "That'd be Ricochet Howard. Cattle rustling, hog
Floyd | hauling and snake twizzling".
Floyd |
Floyd | "Snake twizzling?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "All right, I made that one up. But the rest is true."
Floyd |
Floyd | A couple of other sets of initials catch your eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in the office, the deputy sniffles loudly and wipes his nose on
Floyd | his sleeve.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "#cfspoilers" 	
			Benjor says, "Once 'x self' included the word 'isquiesque' as it did in the prequel, but I think we decided to remove the inside joke." 	
			inky says, "er, whoops" 	
			Nitku says, "maybe #cf-spoilers should be an alias" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Huh." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "read initials" 		
	

Floyd | "Here's some more initials, Muddy:  S.X."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy smiles slyly, "Oh sure. That's Sixshooter Xavier, the roughest
Floyd | Friar west of the Mississippi. An ornery character with a taste for
Floyd | mead, and he plays a mean five-card stud."
Floyd |
Floyd | "What'd he do?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Knocked over the Tulsa Casino, but donated it to orphans."
Floyd |
Floyd | "That don't sound so bad."
Floyd |
Floyd | "They wasn't orphans when he started."
Floyd |
Floyd | One other set of initials catches your eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "And aw." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Haha - that's great." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "read initials" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey, how about this one, Muddy: MTO. That's a strange one."
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's got to be Tymme O'Malley, or the Leprechaun Kid like they call
Floyd | him in Kansas. Wicked fast with a rifle."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Nah, I said MTO, must be someone else."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Nope, that's him all right. Dyslexic as all get out. Feds caught him
Floyd | red-handed with a bag of tool."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I was expecting these initials to be the betatesters." 	
			inky says, "ha ha more" 	
			Benjor says, "(If folks haven't noticed, this game is a sequel to my introcomp game, which I do *not* recommend to anyone.)" 	
			DavidW says (to Benjor), "aw. Trainstopping is better than my first game." 	
			Benjor says, "At least we preserved the characters. :-)" 	
			inky says, "oh, excellent" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x gate" 		
	

Floyd | (the gate)
Floyd | A metal gate stands between you and freedom. The gate is set into the
Floyd | metal bars that surround your cell, and its hinges must be internal.
Floyd | The gate has a massive padlock that clicked definitively behind you
Floyd | when you were thrown into the cell. You've seen banks with poorer
Floyd | locks. At least this is a quality institution.
Floyd |
Floyd | Back in the office, the deputy reaches into his pocket, produces a
Floyd | strip of beef jerky, and chews on it for a while.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x padlock" 		
	

Floyd | A cast-iron padlock of diabolical ingenuity. It is like no lock you've
Floyd | ever seen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "read plaque" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pick lock" 		
	

Floyd | You don't know how. The thing doesn't even have a keyhole.
Floyd |
Floyd | Just to the side of the desk, the metal contraption rumbles for a
Floyd | moment and then stops.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x contraption" 		
	

Floyd | All bronze and shiny, with lots of pipes, rivets, and flanges, the
Floyd | word "Protocappuccinomatic" is engraved on the main body of the
Floyd | machine. The device stands about five feet high and must weigh a ton.
Floyd | A sturdy iron pipe runs from the machine to the boiler.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x man" 		
	

Floyd | The man crumpled in the corner wears black vestments and a pastor's
Floyd | necktie. He'd almost look respectable, if it weren't for the immediate
Floyd | environment. He reeks of booze and snores loudly. A pamphlet is
Floyd | sticking out of his pocket. You don't consider yourself a common
Floyd | pickpocket, but it makes you wonder what else he might have on him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "A COFFEE MACHINE?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "mmm... coffee" 	
			Roger says, "There's such a long traditional history behind poisoning people's coffee in IF" 	
			Nitku says, "No, a protocappuccinomatic" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "There is?" 	
			Benjor whistles innocently 	
			DavidW says (to Roger), "yes indeed" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get pamphlet" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully slip the pamphlet out of the sleeping man's pocket.  He
Floyd | almost wakes up, but doesn't.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Whatizit?", Muddy rasps.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the other side of the jail bars in the office, the deputy runs his
Floyd | hand through his sparse hair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read it" 		
	

Floyd | You read it aloud:
Floyd |
Floyd | "The Prairie Gospel Church of Uncanny Righteousness (copyrighteous
Floyd | 1871)"
Floyd |
Floyd | "For lo, the impetuous and retributive spirit of FINAL JUDGEMENT is
Floyd | stirring in the heart of the unfaithful, and a FIERY thunderhead of
Floyd | retribution is gathering across the plains of the undeserving, the
Floyd | bereft of propriety, and promulgators of heresy, and the scalding hot
Floyd | sparks of TRUTH are spraying forth, catching light the arid and HIGHLY
Floyd | FLAMMABLE and veritably kerosene-soaked sawdust of the weak-willed.
Floyd | And into this fray, the unwholesome BEAST shall arise and the earth
Floyd | shall tremble. Its body shall tower above like a mountain, and upon
Floyd | the body shall be nineteen heads, each like unto a serpent. Upon each
Floyd | head, twelve horns, like that of the ram, the bull, and the elephant,
Floyd | say four of each. And upon each horn, sixteen stalks, not unlike
Floyd | celery in some respects, yet more flexible, more like the arms of an
Floyd | octopus, except being twice as numerous. And upon each stalk, eighty
Floyd | eyes, or forty pairs of eyes, if you prefer!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy, who had been staring intently at his boot tips, looks up,
Floyd | eyebrows knit in concentration. "I don't get it. Why would anything
Floyd | need two hundred ninety-one thousand, eight hundred and forty eyes?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "What?" you remark, looking up from the pamphlet. "Are you kidding me?
Floyd | How could you figure that out?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't rightly know. Just something I do. Same way as I know there's
Floyd | 69,105 railroad ties between here and Muskogee. Ma said I was some
Floyd | kind of idiot savage."
Floyd |
Floyd | Dumbfounded, you stop reading halfway through the pamphlet to stare
Floyd | incredulously at Muddy, who picks his nose. "Yeah, go on. What else's
Floyd | it say?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read it" 		
	

Floyd | You straighten out the pamphlet and skim it, paraphrasing for Muddy.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well let's see. It keeps going on like that for a ways without really
Floyd | saying much. By and by there's this part about a revival meeting. Some
Floyd | kind of doxology works, but out in the open, like under a circus tent.
Floyd | It says they'll be some preaching, some healing and even some dancing.
Floyd | I'd allow it sounds like a right pleasant shindig, it do."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy pauses. "Can I see that pamphlet a minute?" asks Muddy
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ain't you gonna ask me about my plan?" Muddy whispers.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy scrapes some dust off his boots.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "wait, he said he had a plan?" 	
			Benjor exclaims, "ooh! a missing period!" 	
			dhakajack says, "Like the cylons, but better." 	
	Gerynar arrives, full of fun and funk. 		Roger says, "No, I'm going to ask you about your breasts." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "give pamphlet to muddy" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy grabs it from you, squinting and sounding out words silently
Floyd | with his mouth. His eyes open wide in amazement.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Pete? Wait a gosh darn... PASTOR Pete? That really him? Hot diggity!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy jumps to his feet, runs to the bench and shakes Pete wildly;
Floyd | Pete screams and throws his hands into the air, gesticulating to
Floyd | heaven as he's awoken from his dream --
Floyd |
Floyd | "BEGONE, daemons! The Prince of Piety shall SMITE thee! He who brushes
Floyd | the Celestial Cavalier's horses shall not clean the stables of
Floyd | PARADISE!"
Floyd |
Floyd | The grubby preacher collapses back on the bench, eyes closed and
Floyd | snoring before either of you can take a step.
Floyd |
Floyd | "This time my plan is surefire -- go ahead, ask me. C'mon." Muddy
Floyd | jibes quietly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask muddy about pastor" 		
	

Floyd | There ain't no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ain't you even a speck curious to ask me about my plan?" taunts
Floyd | Muddy.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy tugs down on his vest, which had ridden up a bit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor opens the IDE to fix 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask muddy about pastor pete" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy replies, "Seems mostly harmless."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Truthful, Rick," whispers Muddy solemnly, "this ain't like all my
Floyd | other plans, this one is iron-clad. Ask me about it. Go ahead."
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in the office, the deputy looks tired.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "muddy, count bricks" 		
	

Floyd | You can ASK someone ABOUT something or SHOW something TO someone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy vibrates with excitement and gushes, "I got to tell you, Rick,
Floyd | or this new plan of mine is going to drive me plumb crazy!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Let's keep this between us, though," he whispers.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans towards you, his face barely an inch from your ear and his
Floyd | buzzard-worthy breath even less so from your nose. "Okay, Rick, I'm
Floyd | a-going to tell you my plan." Muddy pauses dramatically. "Here it is:
Floyd | we got to break out of this jail before we get strunged up."
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's it? That's your whole damn plan? That don't count as no plan!"
Floyd | you fume.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Keep it down, Rick!" Muddy's gaze darts over to your third cellmate.
Floyd | "Yeah, that's it for now. It takes time to cook up a good plan. You
Floyd | need lots of ingredients."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Muddy Charlie," you retort, "I heared you was the worst cook in the
Floyd | Confederate Army. Your cooking like as did more damage than Sherman's
Floyd | March."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy gives you a hurt look and sulks in the corner. After a while,
Floyd | you regret being so quick-tempered with your old buddy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "This sorta reminds me in tone of O Brother Where Art Thou so far (in a good way)" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "search pastor" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read bronze plate" 		
	

Floyd | You find a tin of chewing tobacco. It looks interesting, so you borrow
Floyd | it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You read aloud the engraving on the bronze plate: "Donated to the
Floyd | Crawdad's Gulch Municipal Hoosegow by the Gunslinger's Widows
Floyd | Association, Chapter Forty-One."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy shakes his head, "They sure are an upstanding organization."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Benjor exclaims, "Cool, I'm watching the Svn Corporation Meeting vote to dissolve the corporation. Hooray!" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tin" 		
	

Floyd | A rectangular tin of "Spitting Image" chewing tobacco. The cover shows
Floyd | a cowboy painting a portrait of an Indian, and true to its name, the
Floyd | image on the canvas looks just like the Indian. The tin is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete throws his head back, howls, and stands on the bench. He
Floyd | screams, "The ENVELOPE of KNOWLEDGE is sealed with the WAX of PRIDE
Floyd | and impressed by the unwieldy RING of TWISTED ASPIRATIONS, but did
Floyd | anyone remember to put the LETTER of CIVILITY in the envelope? Does
Floyd | the envelope bear the STAMP of HUMILITY, or is it sent cash on
Floyd | delivery? Shall it thusly come to pass that FATE arrives one day in
Floyd | our letter boxes, and we find ourselves searching and shuffling
Floyd | through piles and piles of ADVERTISING, only to find a bill for a life
Floyd | of sinfulness? No! Not if we are quick-witted and change our addresses
Floyd | or even our names, and leave no forwarding instructions and nail shut
Floyd | our letter box, and saw it down, and cast it in a tall VOLCANO and
Floyd | watch it sink into the sulfurous lava. Yea! That might just work!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete faints onto the bench and resumes snoring without missing
Floyd | a beat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Benjor says, "Subversion has joined the Apache Software Foundation, no more silly nonprofit nonsense for us." 		maga says, "yay Pastor Pete" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "open tin" 		
	

Floyd | You open the tin, revealing a wad of tobacco.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search pastor" 		
	

Floyd | You don't find anything that Pastor Pete wasn't born with.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy looks like he's about to have a great idea, but then goes back
Floyd | to staring at the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search tobacco" 		
	

Floyd | You don't find nothing at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete curls up into a ball, muttering to himself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Jail Cell
Floyd | The small jail cell is brick on three sides, metal bars on the other,
Floyd | with a tightly locked gate. A small window is set into the brickwork
Floyd | above your head. Through the jail bars you can see the sheriff's
Floyd | office.
Floyd |
Floyd | A broken stool lies on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans against the wall tapping a harmonica on his arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the corner of the cell, a disheveled man in a black suit is
Floyd | stretched out on a crude wooden bench and is snoring loudly, oblivious
Floyd | to your presence.
Floyd |
Floyd | A dented food bowl sits on the office floor, only a few feet from the
Floyd | jail bars.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the office you can also see the deputy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "chew tobacco" 		
	

Floyd | (first sticking some in your maw)
Floyd | The tobacco is getting juicy and soft.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor asks, "Is inky the only one driving?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "So, which one of you had sufficient childhood religious trauma as to be able to craft Pastor Pete off the top of your head?" 	
			inky says, "goodness no" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "Ask deputy about stool" 		
	

Floyd | The deputy looks annoyed, but says, "Yeah, go ahead, try it out."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy rubs up and down against the brick wall, scratching an itch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor stares at Jack 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			Benjor was my idea, but Jack's words 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x wall" 		
	

Floyd | The jailhouse walls are made of brightly painted white bricks. The
Floyd | bricks still smell like fresh paint.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "er, pete." 	
			maga asks, "where's that Pastor Character sketch, again?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x bricks" 		
	

Floyd | The jailhouse walls are made of brightly painted white bricks. The
Floyd | bricks still smell like fresh paint.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "I can't say I was drawing on any particular experience" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x stool" 		
	

Floyd | A small stool, with legs a couple of feet long. It's three-legged by
Floyd | design, but two-legged in practice, hence its inability to stand
Floyd | upright.  There's an empty socket where the third leg should be. All
Floyd | of the paint has been worn off the seat by your illustrious
Floyd | predecessors who inhabited this cell. Those same occupants carved
Floyd | every square inch of the stool's seat with their initials (and the
Floyd | initials look intriguing!)  A small bronze plate has been nailed to
Floyd | the bottom of the stool.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete curls up into a ball, muttering to himself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "touch bricks" 		
	

Floyd | The walls feel rough and a little bit powdery.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the office, the deputy pokes his head out of the office and yells
Floyd | at some passersby.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Well, I haven't typed anything because everyone's going just a touch faster than I can read, but I'm keeping up mostly okay and just takin' it all in." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bench" 		
	

Floyd | A long wooden bench made of rough, splintery planks. Under the bench,
Floyd | you notice a piece of questionable meat, a spoon and a metallic can.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy pats down his wild hair but only makes it worse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "uh-oh, the game is giving her an accent" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "question meat" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take meat, spoon, can" 		
	

Floyd | meat: Yuck. You are holding the rancid meat.
Floyd |
Floyd | Fetched.
Floyd |
Floyd | spoon: Fetched.
Floyd |
Floyd | can of beans: Fetched.
Floyd |
Floyd | A cockroach scuttles by, making a detour around Muddy. Cockroaches
Floyd | have noses, you figure (not that you smell all that flowery neither).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take cockroad" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "('which weighs more - the Bah-ble or the Bagmahagdavita?')" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take cockroach" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x can" 		
	

Floyd | A closed metal can labeled "BEANS". On the back, some fine print says,
Floyd | "Precooked beans. No claim is made regarding the cardioprotective
Floyd | nature of this product. May cause abdominal distension if ingested. No
Floyd | fitness of purpose is implied. No warranty is provided for personal or
Floyd | other injury, or injury or loss related directly or indirectly to the
Floyd | use of this product. By opening this can, you agree to the terms of
Floyd | service posted in town."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy rubs his eyes, "I didn't get a good night's sleep last night
Floyd | either. I'm bushed."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "smell paint" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Aw - it's a Fire Tower kind of cockroach." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a can of beans, a spoon, a hunk of meat, a tin, a
Floyd | pamphlet, your pocketwatch, and a scrap of paper. You are wearing your
Floyd | hat, pants, overcoat, left boot, and right boot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		zarf says, "'No claim is made regarding the cardioprotective nature of this product' is my favorite line" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask jimbo about padlock" 		
	

Floyd | There ain't no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy cracks his knuckles loudly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		DavidW says, "I didn't know Microsoft had a brand of beans." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x spoon" 		
	

Floyd | A bent old spoon.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete bounces from wall to wall. He exclaims, "The ENVELOPE of
Floyd | KNOWLEDGE is sealed with the WAX of PRIDE and impressed by the
Floyd | unwieldy RING of TWISTED ASPIRATIONS, but did anyone remember to put
Floyd | the LETTER of CIVILITY in the envelope? Does the envelope bear the
Floyd | STAMP of HUMILITY, or is it sent cash on delivery? Shall it thusly
Floyd | come to pass that FATE arrives one day in our letter boxes, and we
Floyd | find ourselves searching and shuffling through piles and piles of
Floyd | ADVERTISING, only to find a bill for a life of sinfulness? No! Not if
Floyd | we are quick-witted and change our addresses or even our names, and
Floyd | leave no forwarding instructions and nail shut our letter box, and saw
Floyd | it down, and cast it in a tall VOLCANO and watch it sink into the
Floyd | sulfurous lava. Yea! That might just work!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete falls onto the bench and falls back to sleep immediately.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "wake pete" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, Pastor Pete leaps up and rants, "The desires of an earthly
Floyd | PRINCE are met not by gold or myrrh or power over his enemies, but by
Floyd | HERRING. Salted, preserved herring from a can. Kippered Herring.
Floyd | Sweet, sweet, kippered herring. Who could desire more? Indeed, after a
Floyd | few, who could desire more KIPPERED herring, at least for a little
Floyd | while, having filled up on the first tin of them? They're indeed
Floyd | salty, harmless to you and me, but for a SLUG or snail, lethal. This
Floyd | is part of the divine wisdom, and why herrings live in the sea (prior
Floyd | to being canned) and slugs do not (and are, therefore, unlikely to be
Floyd | canned). To argue with this is sheer madness". He then collapses on
Floyd | the bench again and falls fast asleep.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in the office, the sheriff's invention ticks like a clock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask jimbo about invention" 		
	

Floyd | The deputy looks annoyed, but says, "Sheriff Cheney done rigged up
Floyd | that machine and the steam whistle, both of them run off that steam
Floyd | boiler stove. Near as I can tell, the machine makes coffee, but oh,
Floyd | what fine coffee it do make. I can't as much as figure, though, how
Floyd | he's paying for all the inventing he does. Well, I guess sheriffs is
Floyd | paid more than deputies is."
Floyd |
Floyd | Halfway between the door to the outside and your jail cell, the boiler
Floyd | rumbles for a moment and then stops.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x stove" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "sit on stool" 		
	

Floyd | The deputy folds down the warrant he is reading and smiles
Floyd | encouragingly, "Please, go ahead. The stool is stronger than it
Floyd | looks."
Floyd |
Floyd | You carefully climb onto the precariously balanced two-legged stool
Floyd | and subsequently find yourself face down on the dusty jail floor.
Floyd | Muddy helps you up and brushes you off.
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy laughs himself hoarse. "I declare, that were powerful
Floyd | entertaining!" The deputy continues to chuckle to himself, even as he
Floyd | turns back to his newspaper, "I said, please go ahead, and he sits on
Floyd | it. That were rich. Maybe he'll try again."
Floyd |
Floyd | On the other side of the jail bars in the office, the deputy watches
Floyd | you with a bored expression.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "he's a mercurial guy" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x boiler" 		
	

Floyd | Midway between the jail cell and the door to the sheriff's office
Floyd | stands a pot-bellied inferno. Through a small grate on its front, you
Floyd | can see flames burning within. Above the combustion chamber, there is
Floyd | a round, rivet-studded ball, which in turn leads into a junction. One
Floyd | pipe runs sideways to the bronze machine behind the desk, while the
Floyd | main pipe runs straight up through the roof. There is a lever at the
Floyd | junction which looks like it could swing either towards the front door
Floyd | or towards the rear of the office. Right now, it is nearer to neither
Floyd | position.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x newspaper" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.

		inky says, "dang" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x warrant" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We have an embarassment of items to examine." 	
	Ellison has disconnected. 		
	Ellison has connected. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x dish" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison gets bored and wanders off to the Toyshop. 		
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bowl" 		
	

Floyd | A beat-up mining pan full of dents and scratch marks. The bowl seems
Floyd | to be nailed (yes, nailed!) to the office floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "When you only have one room -- that room better have some toys." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask deputy about bowl" 		
	

Floyd | There ain't no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x lever" 		
	

Floyd | A swinging metal arm that pivots on the pipe junction. The arm can
Floyd | swing towards either the door or the back of the office. Right now, it
Floyd | is nearer to neither position.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy burps loudly and remarks, "Oh, that's much better."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push lever" 		
	

Floyd | You can reach through the bars, but not far enough to touch the lever.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete froths at the mouth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a can of beans, a spoon, a hunk of meat, a tin, a
Floyd | pamphlet, your pocketwatch, and a scrap of paper. You are wearing your
Floyd | hat, pants, overcoat, left boot, and right boot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "throw tin at lever" 		
	

Floyd | Your throwing arm ain't been any good since the accident with the musk
Floyd | ox and the hedge clippers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "those aren't period!" 	
			DavidW says, "Muddy can probably throw." 	
			Jacqueline says, "YAY MUSK OXEN" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It's the wind-up timepiece you received when you were commissioned as
Floyd | an officer in the Confederate Army. It is some small consolation that
Floyd | your jailers were so incompetent as to overlook your one treasure. It
Floyd | currently reads three minutes past eight in the evening  -- less than
Floyd | twelve hours until you and Muddy are looking all so peaceful and
Floyd | serene.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy strokes his whiskers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "hedge clippers meant something else back then..." 	
			Benjor says, "lol" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "muddy, throw tin at lever" 		
	

Floyd | You can ASK someone ABOUT something or SHOW something TO someone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete rolls back and forth on the bench.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask muddy about lever" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy replies, "I don't rightly know."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy rocks back and forth on the balls of his feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give tin to muddy" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy glances at the tin and says, "I ain't got no idea what I'd do
Floyd | with a tin. No thanks."
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in the office, the deputy inspects his LeMat revolver lovingly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "he doesn't seem big on taking orders" 	
			inky says, "(unlike pastor pete)" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | Pretty far up on the wall, as wide as your shoulders, and secured by
Floyd | four vertical iron rods as thick as your thumb. And you have thick
Floyd | thumbs. The green tip of a vine pokes in from outside and lies on the
Floyd | narrow window sill.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the other side of the jail bars in the office, the deputy peeks
Floyd | through the jail cell window at the saloon across the street. It's
Floyd | clear he'd rather be there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oho" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x vine" 		
	

Floyd | Only the leafless tip of a wiry vine pokes into the cell through the
Floyd | window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in the office, the deputy warms his hands near the boiler.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull vine" 		
	

Floyd | You yank on the wiry vine and it yanks back. It's too tough to break
Floyd | off. From outside the window, you hear the bulk of the plant rustling
Floyd | as it swings back and forth.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the office, the deputy repeatedly counts his fingers, but is unable
Floyd | to get a firm answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull vine" 		
	

Floyd | You yank on the wiry vine and it yanks back. It's too tough to break
Floyd | off. From outside the window, you hear the bulk of the plant rustling
Floyd | as it swings back and forth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, interesting" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tie vine to can" 		
	

Floyd | You would achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x meat" 		
	

Floyd | The deputy has been watching you and he smiles sardonically. "I see
Floyd | you found your dinner. Or was that last week's dinner? Har, har!"
Floyd |
Floyd | You are distracted by his comment and forget what you were doing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put meat in bowl" 		
	

Floyd | You can reach through the bars, but not far enough to touch the food
Floyd | bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | Back in the office, the deputy makes you nervous as he waves his gun
Floyd | back and forth, jerking the barrel up and shaping the words "Pow!
Floyd | Pow!" with his lips.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask deputy about saloon" 		
	

Floyd | The deputy looks annoyed, but says, "I get my best work done there."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy seems lost in thought.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x left boot" 		
	

Floyd | A cowhide boot that has been rubbed smooth. The heel is worn-down, and
Floyd | the spurs have broken clear off.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x right boot" 		
	

Floyd | A cowhide boot that has been rubbed smooth. A metal riding spur is
Floyd | about ready to fall off the worn-down heel.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in the office, the bronze machine ticks like a clock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		zarf asks, "did oyu examine the vine?" 	
			DavidW says, "I think we only pulled it." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x vine" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x vine" 		
	

Floyd | Only the leafless tip of a wiry vine pokes into the cell through the
Floyd | window.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the office, the deputy pokes his head out of the office and yells
Floyd | at some passersby.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Only the leafless tip of a wiry vine pokes into the cell through the
Floyd | window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy spends some time looking over at the machine in the office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oops" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get spur" 		
	

Floyd | You yank the spur off your right boot, careful not to cut yourself in
Floyd | the process.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cut vine with spur" 		
	

Floyd | That don't work none. What kind of crazy talk is you up to?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "give spur to muddy" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy glances at the spur and says, "I ain't got no idea what I'd do
Floyd | with a spur. No thanks."
Floyd |
Floyd | Just to the side of the desk, the boiler gurgles and bubbles quietly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Maybe open the can of beans with it?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "open beans with spur" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy cranes his neck to see what you're doing. He's never seen
Floyd | someone open a can with heel spurs. You slide the spur into the groove
Floyd | along the top of the can, and wiggle it back and forth. The can
Floyd | revolves, and the lid is nearly sawn off. It is hard to tell which of
Floyd | you is more surprised that this worked.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five]
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in the office, the deputy sniffles loudly and wipes his nose on
Floyd | his sleeve.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "excellent" 	
			Benjor says, "Jack really likes playing with default messages..." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x lid" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a spur, a can of beans, a spoon, a hunk of meat, a
Floyd | tin, a pamphlet, your pocketwatch, and a scrap of paper. You are
Floyd | wearing your hat, pants, overcoat, left boot, and right boot.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the other side of the jail bars in the office, the deputy inspects
Floyd | his LeMat revolver lovingly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x beans" 		
	

Floyd | An open metal can labeled "BEANS". The can is full of plump,
Floyd | glistening, little beans. On the back, some fine print says,
Floyd | "Precooked beans. No claim is made regarding the cardioprotective
Floyd | nature of this product. May cause abdominal distension if ingested. No
Floyd | fitness of purpose is implied. No warranty is provided for personal or
Floyd | other injury, or injury or loss related directly or indirectly to the
Floyd | use of this product. By opening this can, you agree to the terms of
Floyd | service posted in town."
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete sits bolt upright, howls at the moon, and flips back over,
Floyd | fast asleep.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat beans" 		Benjor exclaims, "ooh, we can't see the score!" 	
	

Floyd | When you were a child, you remember visiting your cousins, who all
Floyd | liked beans. Your aunt insisted that if they could eat beans, so could
Floyd | you. You choked on them, and coughed them up, and they made fun of
Floyd | you. Since then, you don't even like the way they smell. The beans,
Floyd | that is. Actually, your cousins are kind of rank too.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nonetheless, your stomach is growling and you could do with a meal.
Floyd |
Floyd | [You have dealt with a repressed childhood memory in a constructive
Floyd | manner, your score just went up by two points]
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete pedals the air with his feet, while making sounds like a
Floyd | ringing bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor exclaims, "no status line!" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | jail cell
Floyd | You done backtracked some.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 5 out of a possible 24, in 74 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Benjor excellent. 		Benjor needs to stop using irc commands in ifmud 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull bars" 		
	

Floyd | The deputy looks up from the warrant, annoyed at the distraction.
Floyd | "Them jail bars is solid iron, boys. Now stop messing with them. I
Floyd | would surely hate to have to shoot you tonight and ruin tomorrow's
Floyd | hanging."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "eep" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in can" 		
	

Floyd | The can of beans is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in the office, the deputy warms his hands near the boiler.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask deputy about coffee" 		
	

Floyd | The deputy looks annoyed, but says, "Nothing is as good as the coffee
Floyd | that comes out of the sheriff's machine."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy looks around the sheriff's office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask deputy about machine" 		
	

Floyd | The deputy looks annoyed, but says, "Sheriff Cheney done rigged up
Floyd | that machine and the steam whistle, both of them run off that steam
Floyd | boiler stove. Near as I can tell, the machine makes coffee, but oh,
Floyd | what fine coffee it do make. I can't as much as figure, though, how
Floyd | he's paying for all the inventing he does. Well, I guess sheriffs is
Floyd | paid more than deputies is."
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete spins in the air. He yells, "The SUN ariseth, the MOON
Floyd | setteth and the leaves, they do in a chaotic manner blow themselves
Floyd | around and around, presuming it is the time of the year for them to do
Floyd | so, and that the weather has cooperated. The latter pertaining to the
Floyd | leaves, and not so much to the sun and moon, which are independent of
Floyd | the WEATHER, except in so far as being observable only when the
Floyd | weather permits. So, it seems that the weather itself is somewhat a
Floyd | culprit in these matters, but what will a brisk rainstorm do against
Floyd | the fiery, hot flames of eternal damnation? STEAM. Yes, steam. Because
Floyd | it's not so much the heat, it's the HUMIDITY. Back on your heads, my
Floyd | lads!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete crumples onto the bench and is soon lost in dreams again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor exclaims, "nice job opening the beans!" 	
			inky says, "DavidW is good like that" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Jail Cell
Floyd | The small jail cell is brick on three sides, metal bars on the other,
Floyd | with a tightly locked gate. A small window is set into the brickwork
Floyd | above your head. Through the jail bars you can see the sheriff's
Floyd | office.
Floyd |
Floyd | A broken stool lies on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans against the wall tapping a harmonica on his arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the corner of the cell, a disheveled man in a black suit is
Floyd | stretched out on a crude wooden bench and is snoring loudly, oblivious
Floyd | to your presence.
Floyd |
Floyd | A dented food bowl sits on the office floor, only a few feet from the
Floyd | jail bars.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the office you can also see the deputy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm not sure what it gained us, though, except we have an empty can." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "put beans in bowl" 		
	

Floyd | You can reach through the bars, but not far enough to touch the food
Floyd | bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor asks, "empty?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Didn't we eat the beans?" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "?look in ca" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I think I undid" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "look in can" 		
	

Floyd | The can of beans is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh, I guess not" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat beans" 		
	

Floyd | When you were a child, you remember visiting your cousins, who all
Floyd | liked beans. Your aunt insisted that if they could eat beans, so could
Floyd | you. You choked on them, and coughed them up, and they made fun of
Floyd | you. Since then, you don't even like the way they smell. The beans,
Floyd | that is. Actually, your cousins are kind of rank too.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nonetheless, your stomach is growling and you could do with a meal.
Floyd |
Floyd | [You have dealt with a repressed childhood memory in a constructive
Floyd | manner, your score just went up by two points]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | jail cell
Floyd | You done backtracked some.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh, just bad messaging" 	
			DavidW says, "whoops." 	
			DavidW says, "I was lied to!" 	
			Benjor asks (of Jack?), "What's up?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
			dhakajack says, "hmm. Not sure what happened there." 	
			Benjor says, "looks like a bug" 	
			Benjor says, "they shouldn't be empty" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put can in socket" 		
	

Floyd | Putting the can of beans into the socket don't make a lick of sense.
Floyd | Not likely to fit well anyway.
Floyd |
Floyd | Not far from your jail cell, the metal contraption puffs some steam
Floyd | into the office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x ceiling" 		
	

Floyd | The stucco jailhouse ceiling is too high to touch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Outside, there is a brief cloudburst. The wind comes right behind the
Floyd | rain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "usual thing about liquids and containers, I imagine" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stand on bench" 		
	

Floyd | You can't! A pastor is passed out on it. There's no room for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the office, the deputy looks tired.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under bench" 		
	

Floyd | You peek under the bench but don't find anything new.
Floyd |
Floyd | Back in the office, the deputy stares at Muddy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push pastor" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, Pastor Pete leaps up and rants, "The KING of RETRIBUTION
Floyd | pales in the actinic flame of REVENGE as the knife cuts through a
Floyd | length of string: not unlike the string which wraps a package,
Floyd | severing the string not into many pieces, but presuming it is simply
Floyd | wrapped once around the package, into a single, long piece (likely
Floyd | with a knot, the knot being required to secure the package and BIND it
Floyd | to its purpose). And yet, consider, gentlefolk, that the package may
Floyd | be wrapped many, many times with twine. Ah, yes, you hadn't considered
Floyd | that, had you? Thick, difficult-to-cut twine, or even worse, tape or
Floyd | glue. FOR MANY ARE THE STATIONERY ITEMS OF HIS MOST ORNAMENTED
Floyd | PULCHRITUDE! AND DEEP ARE THE DRAWERS OF HIS WRITING DESK! AND NOT
Floyd | LACKING IN THE LEAST SUPPLY IS HE. Thus, sayeth the worker who labors
Floyd | at the post: cut once, measure many times. Enlightenment only comes to
Floyd | those to whom it is addressed and properly stamped". He then collapses
Floyd | on the bench again and falls fast asleep.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "deputy, make coffee" 		
	

Floyd | You can reach through the bars, but not far enough to touch <illegal
Floyd | object number 302>.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete murmurs repeatedly, "Kippered herring, please! Kippered
Floyd | herring, please! Kippered herring, please!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "whoah dang" 	
			dhakajack says, "ZOMG. That's a new one." 	
			DavidW says, "You can't touch <that>!" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Benjor exclaims, "dang!" 	
			dhakajack says, "The issue tracker is going to be busy tonight..." 	
			Nitku says, "Makes sense that the deputy would have it, if it's illegal" 	
	Crispy says (to floyd), "x watch" 		
	

Floyd | It's the wind-up timepiece you received when you were commissioned as
Floyd | an officer in the Confederate Army.  It currently reads twenty-four
Floyd | minutes to nine in the evening  -- less than twelve hours until you
Floyd | and Muddy are daid.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wind watch" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says (to dhaka), "I'm amusing myself by imagining by that you mean, of course, your wife." 	
			inky says, "anyway, I am assuming the overall solution involves exploding the boiler or something" 	
			inky says, "I can't figure out how to get the deputy to use it, though" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "give beans to muddy" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy takes the can and stares hungrily at the beans.
Floyd |
Floyd | Even in the most dire situation, Muddy's appetite remains intact. He
Floyd | looks expectantly at you and says, "Rick, got a spoon?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy rubs his belly and says, "I reckon I could do with a snack right
Floyd | about now."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give spoon to muddy" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy cracks a gap-toothed smile and says, "Much obliged," before
Floyd | digging into the can of beans like a miner hot on a fresh gold vein. A
Floyd | couple moments later, he finishes circling the inside of the can with
Floyd | the spoon, trying to get every last drop of bean juice into his mouth.
Floyd | Afterwards, he places the can and spoon on the floor and rubs his
Floyd | stomach with satisfaction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy has an aura of well-fed contentment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "root-a-toot-toot" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "break stool" 		
	

Floyd | You reckon violence usually is the answer, but maybe not just now.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy holds his belly and comments, "Got a bit of indigestion, I
Floyd | does."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Now we missed the 2 points from trying to eat the beans" 	
			Jacqueline says (to David), "Classy" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "Hm, true." 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "Beans, beans, the magical fruit." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Why don't we get two points for being nice to our friend?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy wraps his arms around his belly, and moans softly, "I might have
Floyd | overdone it with them beans."
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy looks up from his reading, curious.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy doubles over, "Rick, you should get to high ground. I'm feeling
Floyd | a mite bloated after them beans, and I think you know what's coming!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Where the Sam Hill do you think I'm going to run to, Muddy? We're
Floyd | locked up in a hoosegow! Deputy, if'n I was you, I would put some
Floyd | distance between Muddy and your nose. "
Floyd |
Floyd | The Deputy looks concerned, but confused.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline pats DavidW on the arm. "Like I said... Classy." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear nothing. The smell nearly knocks you out. Vision fades, the
Floyd | room spins.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy whispers in that understated manner of his, "That were a silent
Floyd | but deadly."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "dang" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x deputy" 		
	

Floyd | Big and strong, but lacking numerically in ancestors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suppressing the urge to throw up from the smell, the deputy reaches
Floyd | over to the whiskey bottle and half drains it on his way out the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | The fragrance gradually improves as the universe cools.
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one]
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy picks some food from between his teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says, "Huzzah" 		inky says, "hmm" 	
			DavidW says, "buh-bye, deputy" 	
			inky says, "so the adding score before was kind of a mislead" 	
			inky says, "unless it makes us fart instead or something" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Jail Cell
Floyd | The small jail cell is brick on three sides, metal bars on the other,
Floyd | with a tightly locked gate. A small window is set into the brickwork
Floyd | above your head. Through the jail bars you can see the sheriff's
Floyd | office.
Floyd |
Floyd | A broken stool lies on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans against the wall tapping a harmonica on his arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the corner of the cell, a disheveled man in a black suit is
Floyd | stretched out on a crude wooden bench and is snoring loudly, oblivious
Floyd | to your presence.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see an empty can (in which is a spoon) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A dented food bowl sits on the office floor, only a few feet from the
Floyd | jail bars.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says (to inky), "on a retry, try eating the beans many times." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull vine" 		
	

Floyd | You yank on the wiry vine and it yanks back. It's too tough to break
Floyd | off. From outside the window, you hear the bulk of the plant rustling
Floyd | as it swings back and forth.
Floyd |
Floyd | Halfway between the door to the outside and your jail cell, the
Floyd | sheriff's invention percolates.
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy pokes his head back in the office and remarks, "I've about
Floyd | had enough of you characters. You can stew in your own juices here. I
Floyd | got important things to do over yonder in the saloon. But I reckon I
Floyd | would be dairy licked to leave you jokers alone."
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy grabs a dinner bell from the hook where it hangs next to
Floyd | the office door, and he rings the bell slowly a few times. Nothing
Floyd | happens. He rings it again. Minutes go by and the deputy waits
Floyd | impatiently. Finally, a fat bloodhound waddles leisurely through the
Floyd | doorway, tempted by the dinner bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy reaches into his pocket and retrieves a scrap of beef
Floyd | jerky. He pitches it into the dog's bowl, and the bloodhound gobbles
Floyd | it down. The deputy leads his mangy old dog towards the office's
Floyd | strange-looking steam boiler and ties him to it with a leash.
Floyd |
Floyd | "This here's Flash, my hunting dog. I got to warn you that he can be
Floyd | vicious when he gets riled up, so don't cross him." Flash slowly
Floyd | slumps down next to the boiler, enjoying the heat. His heavy eyes
Floyd | close, and drool drips from his toothless mouth.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Flash here's apt to rip your throat out if you so much as look at him
Floyd | funny, but I got him hooked up here to the sheriff's fancy steam
Floyd | contraption." The deputy narrows his eyes distrustfully. "If you boys
Floyd | were so stupid as to make for the jailhouse door, 'ol Flash would yank
Floyd | that lever and set off the steam whistle on the roof. The sheriff
Floyd | installed it special for me, so as I can come when he wants me. I can
Floyd | hear that halfway across town, and if'n I do hear it, then you'll have
Floyd | to deal with me *and* Flash." The deputy gives Flash one last pat on
Floyd | the head, swigs the whiskey one more time, and departs for the saloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "fcunning" 	
			Nitku says, "I thought we didn't actually eat the beans when we tried that" 	
			inky asks, "oh, we didn't?" 	
			Nitku says, "We just said that we didn't like them" 	
			Roger says, "It's more of a rememberin than a reckonin, I reckon" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give meat to flash" 		
	

Floyd | Flash don't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | "That worked out well," says Muddy proudly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "For you maybe," you reply. "But I near to lost my lunch what with
Floyd | that stench."
Floyd |
Floyd | To which Muddy counters, "Ain't much worse than your feet, I reckon."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put meat in bowl" 		
	

Floyd | You can reach through the bars, but not far enough to touch the food
Floyd | bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "throw meat into bowl" 		
	

Floyd | You can reach through the bars, but not far enough to touch the food
Floyd | bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "throw meat" 		
	

Floyd | Ditched.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "we got some short-type arms if you ask me" 	
	Roger says, "YOU SUCK, VARMINT" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put tobacco on meat" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the tobacco before you can put it on top of
Floyd | something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | Not far from your jail cell, the metal contraption puffs some steam
Floyd | into the office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "take meat" 		
	

Floyd | Yuck. You are holding the rancid meat.
Floyd |
Floyd | Fetched.
Floyd |
Floyd | Halfway between the door to the outside and your jail cell, the
Floyd | furnace creaks.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of inky), "We're a t-rex, didn't you know?" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "X bed" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "dig wall with spoon" 		
	

Floyd | I only twigged your meaning as far as hankering to dig the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give meat to muddy" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy reaches eagerly, but stops just short of taking it. You've never
Floyd | seen Muddy turn down food before, so you're not sure how this
Floyd | experiment will work out. He sniffs it tentatively, hoping that the
Floyd | smell will be better than the sight. His eyes cross and he staggers
Floyd | backward, fanning the air and loosening his collar. "I think I'll
Floyd | pass," he says weakly."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "dig wall" 		
	

Floyd | That's crazy talk.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy scratches his leg.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "but that's a TINY bit awesome" 	
			Benjor says, "ooh, another typo" 	
			Benjor fixes 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "stand on stool" 		
	

Floyd | You teeter momentarily on the stool and then topple face first into
Floyd | the floor, like a blacksmith's hammer striking the anvil. This is
Floyd | getting old real fast now.
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We need to fix the stool" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a hunk of meat, a spur, a tin, a pamphlet, your
Floyd | pocketwatch, and a scrap of paper. You are wearing your hat, pants,
Floyd | overcoat, left boot, and right boot.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash shifts his tail by an inch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x overcoat" 		
	

Floyd | The gray riding coat reminds you of past adventures with Muddy
Floyd | Charlie: the speckled holes on the side where you caught a shotgun
Floyd | blast when a bank transaction done gone awry, the hole on the other
Floyd | side from the time you and Muddy got to fooling around with a bow, an
Floyd | arrow, and a bottle of whiskey, and the charred, frayed edges of the
Floyd | coat from the time you and Muddy were almost burnt as witches. Each
Floyd | flaw in the garment reminds you of one of Muddy's plans, each of which
Floyd | sounded so reasonable at the time....
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash sneezes, but somehow he manages to do it slowly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Or completely destroy it, or both; not sure which yet" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Benjoy), "You are a machine." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "break stool" 		
	

Floyd | You reckon violence usually is the answer, but maybe not just now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "slashfic in 3, 2, 1..." 	
			Benjor says, "You guys are the best bug-testers ever. :-)" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x stool" 		
	

Floyd | A small stool, with legs a couple of feet long. It's three-legged by
Floyd | design, but two-legged in practice, hence its inability to stand
Floyd | upright.  There's an empty socket where the third leg should be. All
Floyd | of the paint has been worn off the seat by your illustrious
Floyd | predecessors who inhabited this cell. Those same occupants carved
Floyd | every square inch of the stool's seat with their initials (and the
Floyd | initials look intriguing!)  A small bronze plate has been nailed to
Floyd | the bottom of the stool.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-fringed surrey trots past the sheriff's office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x surrey" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to inky), "I really think we need to put something in the stool's socket." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "x socket" 		
	

Floyd | Once upon a time, a stool leg about two feet long must have occupied
Floyd | the now empty hole in the stool seat. Without that leg, the stool
Floyd | isn't much good.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "take leg" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bars" 		
	

Floyd | You look across the street at the saloon. Oh wait, did you mean the
Floyd | prison bars? Yeah, probably. Anyhow, the bars to your cell reach from
Floyd | floor to ceiling and are made of matte black metal. All except one,
Floyd | which is sort of gray in color and as short as a table leg. They are a
Floyd | bit under an inch thick, and they are reinforced by three tiers of
Floyd | horizontal bars. The gate to your cell is framed in the same black
Floyd | metal and inset into this meshwork of bars.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x gray bar" 		
	

Floyd | The gray bar is just a shade lighter than the surrounding jail bars.
Floyd | You notice that the gray bar is held to the ceiling by a screw the
Floyd | size of a railroad spike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "the only definition I see is carriage, but do carriages really trot?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x screw" 		
	

Floyd | A large, rusty screw.  It's holding a gray bar in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "okay what" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unscrew it" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unscrew it with spoon" 		
	

Floyd | I only twigged your meaning as far as hankering to unscrew the screw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take screw" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull screw" 		
	

Floyd | The screw is too high for you to reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete stares wide-eyed at the ceiling for a moment and then
Floyd | falls back asleep.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash has died. Wait. Sorry. He's just really immobile.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unscrew gray bar" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash has a nightmare and growls quietly before returning to a deep
Floyd | slumber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "surreys are pulled by horses. Transitively, surreys trot." 	
			Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
			zarf says, "a surrey is a carriage. It's got horses attached. Trotting occurs in the vicinity." 	
			zarf says, "timing." 	
			Benjor loves flash 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "Muddy, hold stool" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy ain't having none of your balderdash.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy drums his fingers against the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I assume flash is also giving sermons, just in dog language" 	
	(From dhakajack) Flash loves Benjor 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand on stool" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't gonna get onto the stool unless it stands solidly on three
Floyd | good legs.
Floyd |
Floyd | Not far from your jail cell, the metal contraption gurgles and bubbles
Floyd | quietly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "remove boot" 		
	

Floyd | Which all do you mean, the left boot, or the right boot?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "left" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, you really don't want to do that. Not indoors at least. Are you
Floyd | sure?
Floyd |
Floyd | (yes or no) >>

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "no" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy murmurs a prayer of thanks to whatever he sometimes prays to
Floyd | when he's running away from something bigger or badder than he is.
Floyd |
Floyd | Halfway between the door to the outside and your jail cell, the
Floyd | furnace hisses, venting some steam.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oh dear" 	
			inky says, "perhaps that is an alternate solution to the beans thing" 	
			DavidW says, "ha ha" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "X hat" 		
	

Floyd | An unusually capacious, wide-brimmed hat to protect you from the sun.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy counts the number of stars he can see out the window, divides by
Floyd | the number of bars in the jail cell, and takes the natural logarithm.
Floyd | "Yup," he says, "that's what I thought."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Have we been using the save thing?" 	
			Benjor hands a prize to inky 	
			inky says, "no" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "remote hat" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I don't remember it being cleared, but perhaps I missed it." 	
	Jacqueline clears the save counter. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "remove hat" 		
	

Floyd | You take off the hat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask muddy about stars" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look in hat" 		
	

Floyd | There ain't no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash starts to rub a flea but then decides it to be too much work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Ten gallons of nothing. You sure could shove a lot of loot in there,
Floyd | you reckon.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash snores loudly, his jowls fluttering with each breath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Now take off our boot!" 	
			Benjor says, "Floyd says, "ooh, are we about to do something dangerous?"" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "chew tobacco" 		
	

Floyd | It tastes pretty horrid.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "remove right boot" 		
	

Floyd | There are people within a thousand yards. Are you sure?
Floyd |
Floyd | (yes or no) >>

		Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd | You rock back and forth on the floor, locked in a death struggle with
Floyd | your foot. Beads of sweat form on your head, as you struggle to twist
Floyd | and pull the boot off. With a sudden sucking pop, the boot relents and
Floyd | you tumble backwards.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy's eyes water as he complains, "Ain't you got no sense of smell
Floyd | in that head of yours?"
Floyd |
Floyd | To which you reply, "Not after I been downwind of you around feeding
Floyd | time, nope. This ain't nothing next to what you can do with a can of
Floyd | beans!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash wakes with a start and sneezes loudly. The fur on his back
Floyd | bristles, and he opens his eyes to stare in horror at your feet. He
Floyd | backs away, towards the front door. The leash pulls taut. He seems
Floyd | caught in the balance between an urge to run away from your stinky
Floyd | foot and his own laziness, which holds him to the spot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Roger exclaims, "the other one!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "remove left boot" 		
	

Floyd | In some states that would be a felony. Are you sure?
Floyd |
Floyd | (yes or no) >>

		Jacqueline says (to Roger), "Exactly!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | You rock back and forth on the floor, locked in a death struggle with
Floyd | your foot. Beads of sweat form on your head, as you struggle to twist
Floyd | and pull the boot off. With a sudden sucking pop, the boot relents and
Floyd | you tumble backwards.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy's eyes water as he complains, "Not again! My poor nose!"
Floyd |
Floyd | One foot was bad enough, but two is more than the old dog can handle.
Floyd | Trying not to sniff the air, Flash turns tail and breaks for the door,
Floyd | straining against his leash, which is tied to the steam pipe lever.
Floyd | The lever swings towards the door, and from the roof you hear the
Floyd | ear-splitting drone of a railway steam whistle.
Floyd |
Floyd | You agree with Muddy that the deputy is not likely to be in a good
Floyd | mood when he arrives, so you put your boots back on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "uhoh" 	
			inky says, "we did save" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, that is why we saved." 	
			inky says, "I tghink" 	
			inky says, "-g" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Timing, yes." 	
			Roger says, "The pastor knows only THE LORD can save" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Even if he shoots us for that, it was totally worth it." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Roger), "ha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put gray bar in socket" 		
	

Floyd | You flip the stool over and wiggle the hollow gray tube into the empty
Floyd | socket. It fits perfectly and remains in place when you let go of the
Floyd | bar, but you think you could yank the gray bar out again if you needed
Floyd | it. You now have a stool with three even legs: two wood, one metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Deputy slams through the swinging doors to the office, lurching to
Floyd | the side as he struggles to put his other leg into his pants. He is
Floyd | bare-chested and empty-handed, aside from a nearly drained bottle of
Floyd | whiskey.
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy thunders, "What the cluster-chucking blazes is the matter
Floyd | here?" The deputy surveys the office quickly and then rattles the gate
Floyd | to make sure it is still locked. In his drunken rage, he doesn't
Floyd | notice the missing metal bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | Satisfied that you haven't escaped, he pushes the lever back to the
Floyd | middle position and warns, "I don't know what you were up to what made
Floyd | old Flash trigger-happy, but don't let it happen again."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Dumb dog," he mumbles, "I was doing important business." The deputy
Floyd | shakes his head in frustration and sets off again towards the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Great we've been incarcerated by R Lee Ermey" 	
			inky says, "oh yeah" 	
			Benjor asks, "Wait, you guys got the gray bar?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Wait." 	
			DavidW says, "I might've now, yes." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "What if we'd kept out boots off? Would it repel the deputy?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x stool" 		
	

Floyd | A small stool, with legs a couple of feet long. One of its three legs
Floyd | is a piece of gray jail bar, but it seems relatively solid. All of the
Floyd | paint has been worn off the seat by your illustrious predecessors who
Floyd | inhabited this cell. Those same occupants carved every square inch of
Floyd | the stool's seat with their initials (and the initials look
Floyd | intriguing!)  A small bronze plate has been nailed to the bottom of
Floyd | the stool.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete pedals the air with his feet, while making sounds like a
Floyd | ringing bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor asks, "How did you get the gray bar?" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "sit on stool" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy holds it steady as you climb up. Your head is now even with the
Floyd | top of the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete shakes and twists spasmodically.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Also, cool. Now he's leaving to go back to the brothel, and there's no guard dog." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sweet." 	
			DavidW says, "I put the gray bar into the socket, of course." 	
	Crispy says, ".. floyd stand on stool" 		inky asks, "but how did you get it out of the window?" 	
			DavidW says, "It didn't test if I *had* the gray bar." 	
			inky says, "or the gate or whatever it was" 	
	Crispy says (to floyd), "stand on stool" 		
	

Floyd | You are already high enough up.

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy murmurs to himself about not being able to recall a limerick he
Floyd | once heard that had something to do with cowboys and farmers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		zarf says, "huh" 	
			inky says, "ok we'd better undo, hunh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | jail cell
Floyd | You done backtracked some.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | jail cell
Floyd | You done backtracked some.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | jail cell
Floyd | You done backtracked some.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | jail cell
Floyd | You done backtracked some.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		Jacqueline asks, "Oh wait, so... did you just put the bar in the stool without taking the bar from the window and we're really not s'posed to have it?" 	
			DavidW asks, "aw, did I mess everything up?" 	
			zarf says, "yes" 	
			DavidW says (to Jacq), "yes" 	
			inky says, "well, I assume there is a puzzle we have otherwise missed" 	
			Jacqueline says, "huh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | Pretty far up on the wall, as wide as your shoulders, and secured by
Floyd | four vertical iron rods as thick as your thumb. And you have thick
Floyd | thumbs. The green tip of a vine pokes in from outside and lies on the
Floyd | narrow window sill.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Deputy slams through the swinging doors to the office, lurching to
Floyd | the side as he struggles to put his other leg into his pants. He is
Floyd | bare-chested and empty-handed, aside from a nearly drained bottle of
Floyd | whiskey.
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy thunders, "What the cow-poking sheep-sheering bear-baiting
Floyd | turkey-trotting blazes is the matter here?" The deputy surveys the
Floyd | office quickly and then rattles the gate to make sure it is still
Floyd | locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | Satisfied that you haven't escaped, he pushes the lever back to the
Floyd | middle position and warns, "I don't know what you were up to what made
Floyd | old Flash trigger-happy, but don't let it happen again."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Dumb dog," he mumbles, "I was doing important business." The deputy
Floyd | waves his fist at you and sets off again towards the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x gate" 		
	

Floyd | (the gate)
Floyd | A metal gate stands between you and freedom. The gate is set into the
Floyd | metal bars that surround your cell, and its hinges must be internal.
Floyd | The gate has a massive padlock that clicked definitively behind you
Floyd | when you were thrown into the cell. You've seen banks with poorer
Floyd | locks. At least this is a quality institution.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash basks in the glow of the boiler.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x grey bar" 		
	

Floyd | The gray bar is just a shade lighter than the surrounding jail bars.
Floyd | You notice that the gray bar is held to the ceiling by a screw the
Floyd | size of a railroad spike.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy murmurs to himself about not being able to recall a limerick he
Floyd | once heard that had something to do with cowboys and farmers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "I don't remember getting the gray bar, but I may have just missed it." 	
			zarf says, "you didn't skip a pile of plot, just that one puzzle" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn screw" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "whoa, that's a BIG BUG" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "tie vine to screw" 		
	

Floyd | You would achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash nuzzles up to the boiler.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison has disconnected. 		
	Ellison has connected. 		DavidW asks, "I think we need to stand on the bench to pull the screw?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull screw" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I can't tell" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give tin to paster" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give tin to pastor" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, Pastor Pete leaps up and rants, "The SHIP of INTEGRITY
Floyd | floats merrily on the sea of justice, and we on the shore are lapped
Floyd | by the waves of righteousness, drizzled upon by the REIGN of
Floyd | PROPRIETY, and spat upon by the unyielding sense of honor and
Floyd | self-worth that could be extracted from fried food if one had the time
Floyd | and inclination to do so. We are doused by a fire brigade of good
Floyd | works, immersed in the RIVER of NOBLE DEEDS, pulled under by the
Floyd | CURRENT of good will, and drowned within an inch of our very lives in
Floyd | the deep, dark well of DUTY. Thus, I say, swimming is something that
Floyd | should be learned at an early age, and then avoided". He then
Floyd | collapses on the bench again and falls fast asleep.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans against the wall and sighs.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "I'm having problems picturing how the screw is affixing the grey bar and the general positioning of the grey bar" 	
			inky says, "none of these error messages are making it clear what the issue is with tryign to turn the screw" 	
			Benjor files the bug immediately 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give tin to muddy" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy glances at the tin and says, "I ain't got no idea what I'd do
Floyd | with a tin. No thanks."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy paces back and forth impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Because it's a short bar, right, so... like, what." 	
			inky says, "I think the bar must have a flat perpendicular section at one end which is flush against the ceiling" 	
			Benjor says, "It's a bug. The gray bar is apparently still attached to the ceiling and part of the stool, all at once. Fail." 	
			inky says, "but yeah, I dunno" 	
			Benjor says, "Thanks for finding the bug. Roll with it for now." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "push grey bar" 		
	

Floyd | The gray bar is loose, but still held in place by a large screw that
Floyd | connects it to the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "pull grey bar" 		
	

Floyd | The gray bar is loose, but still held in place by a large screw that
Floyd | connects it to the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "remove screw" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the screw)
Floyd | The screw is too high for you to reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy hums "Camptown Races", singing the "Doo-Dars" off key. The
Floyd | effect is annoying.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "climb muddy" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says (to Benjor), "well, we undid" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | You dance about like a niner soaked full of nose paint.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stand on stool" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't gonna get onto the stool unless it stands solidly on three
Floyd | good legs.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete shakes and twists spasmodically.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "lift muddy" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger asks, "a niner?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "snort tobacco" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "eat tobacco" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the tobacco)

		inky says, "miner forty-niner, perhaps" 	
	

Floyd | You take a pinch of tobacco.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Glmph."
Floyd |
Floyd | "You didn't just swallow that chaw, did you?" asks Muddy
Floyd | incredulously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I reckon I done just that -- and it didn't go down pretty."
Floyd |
Floyd | You galoot. You're supposed to chew it. Hain't I learned you nothing?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "chew tobacco" 		
	Crispy says (to floyd), "get on muddy" 		
	

Floyd | (first sticking some in your maw)
Floyd | You wonder if tobacco is really good for you, like the doctors say.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy glances over at you, and seems about to speak, but then walks
Floyd | away again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | That ain't something what you can loiter on.
Floyd |
Floyd | A fly buzzes past your ear and lands on the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "MINER FORTY-NINER WAS AWESOME - INKY WINS!" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "climb bars" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spit tobacco at bowl" 		
	

Floyd | The tobacco hits the food bowl, but drops off.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete somersaults from the bench into the center of the jail
Floyd | cell. He chants, "The mystery of unfounded knowledge knows not the day
Floyd | of its own destruction, nor whence it came. It is a PUZZLE wrapped in
Floyd | an enigma, boarded up in a box lined with straw, and surrounded by
Floyd | another metal box with RIVETS, and finally an even larger metal box
Floyd | that is encased in concrete and thrown into the ocean, where it is
Floyd | swallowed by a whale, which is in turn swallowed by a sea turtle of
Floyd | unusual proportions. That SEA TURTLE is subsequently swallowed by a
Floyd | still larger sea turtle, and from there on, it's turtles all the way
Floyd | down!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete collapses onto the bench and resumes his previous position
Floyd | as if nothing had happened.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spit tobacco at pete" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, Pastor Pete leaps up and rants, "There shall be an
Floyd | ACCOUNTING and it shall come swiftly, and with little notice, most
Floyd | likely in a four hour time slot in the morning, but perhaps in the
Floyd | late afternoon or evening if they're running late. THE WAGES OF SIN
Floyd | shall be entered into the ledgers, in duplicate, after first deducting
Floyd | the withholdables of sin and carrying over any offsetting credits from
Floyd | previous GOOD WORKS, and taking into consideration the INFLATION of
Floyd | EVIL, the DEVALUATION of MORALS and the exchange rate with PAGAN
Floyd | BELIEFS". He then collapses on the bench again and falls fast asleep.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash half opens one eye and looks at you and Muddy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spit tobacco at flash" 		
	

Floyd | (first chewing some tobacco)
Floyd | The stomach-churning mass of glistening tobacco pulp splashes on the
Floyd | floor, just in front of Flash. His nose twitches, as his finely honed
Floyd | bloodhound sense of smell detects tobacco ball. Your stomach churns as
Floyd | he stretches lazily forward and laps it up, swallowing it in one gulp
Floyd | before falling asleep again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Wait, though... wasn't it MINER 2049er?" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "Twist grey bar" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Jacq's right" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spit tobacco at screw" 		
	

Floyd | (first chewing some tobacco)
Floyd | You're not keen to spit at anything in the jail cell with you. A man
Floyd | don't spit where he lives (excepting maybe on the floor, of course).
Floyd |
Floyd | Just to the side of the desk, the boiler gurgles and bubbles quietly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Limax arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spit tobacco at lever" 		
	

Floyd | (first chewing some tobacco)

		Jacqueline says, "That was (and remains) one of my favorite games evar." 	
	

Floyd | The tobacco sails right past the thin lever, hits the boiler pipe and
Floyd | slides down, out of sight.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash sniffs his food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I was talking about the song, not the game" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh. You don't win, then." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a hunk of meat, a spur, a tin, a pamphlet, your
Floyd | pocketwatch, your hat, and a scrap of paper. You are wearing your
Floyd | right boot, left boot, pants, and overcoat.
Floyd |
Floyd | Halfway between the door to the outside and your jail cell, the metal
Floyd | contraption puffs some steam into the office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says (to Jacqueline), "My sister really loved that game too... it was one of the ones that she was better than me" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "x pants" 		
	

Floyd | Rugged, blue denim.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash raises an ear halfway and then lets it flap back down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks (of inky), "My Darling, Clementine?" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Jail Cell
Floyd | The small jail cell is brick on three sides, metal bars on the other,
Floyd | with a tightly locked gate. A small window is set into the brickwork
Floyd | above your head. Through the jail bars you can see the sheriff's
Floyd | office.
Floyd |
Floyd | A broken stool lies on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans against the wall tapping a harmonica on his arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the corner of the cell, a disheveled man in a black suit is
Floyd | stretched out on a crude wooden bench and is snoring loudly, oblivious
Floyd | to your presence.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see an empty can (in which is a spoon) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A dented food bowl sits on the office floor, only a few feet from the
Floyd | jail bars.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the office you can also see Flash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask muddy about harmonica" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy replies, "Give it a toot, Rick."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "play harmonica" 		
	

Floyd | You got to be holding it first.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete pedals the air with his feet, while making sounds like a
Floyd | ringing bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "Is Muddy's last name Waters?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get harmonica" 		
	

Floyd | "I ain't never seen you play the mouth organ, Muddy."
Floyd |
Floyd | Your partner turns the harmonica back and forth. "That's 'cuz I ain't
Floyd | never learned how," he replies.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy hands the harmonica to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "play harmonica" 		
	

Floyd | Tentatively, you blow a few notes. The bars in the jail cell rattle
Floyd | sympathetically.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Look at that, boy", Muddy laughs, "I swear that screw up there
Floyd | holding that bar is wiggling loose!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "play harmonica" 		
	

Floyd | Again, the room resonates with the rich and vibrant tones of a bagpipe
Floyd | connected to the blowhole of a beluga whale.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy points excitedly towards the top of the gray bar, "When you
Floyd | played, that screw worked its way out more. It's like you got some
Floyd | kind of sonic screwdriver or something! I think one more time will do
Floyd | it."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy tugs down on his vest, which had ridden up a bit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Wait wait wait. Why is Flash here? Didn't he run away? Or did we undo that much?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "play harmonica" 		
	

Floyd | The screw vibrates out of the ceiling, rebounds off the concrete floor
Floyd | in a shower of sparks, and rolls under the deputy's desk. A hollow
Floyd | gray tube falls loose from the upper reaches of the jailbars and lands
Floyd | at your feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You done it!" shouts Muddy.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash drools.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "WEAK" 	
			inky says, "ha ha sonic screwdriver" 	
			DavidW says, "ha ha" 	
			dhakajack says, "Flash is still attached by his leash." 	
			inky says, "I thought the deputy just reset the whistle lever but didn't actually take the dog away" 	
	maga's studied dalliance with his venal muses is little to our taste. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hollow?" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		zarf says, "I'm afraid the "sonic screwdriver" line is not my favorite line" 	
			Limax asks, "It's not?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I thought the dog ran away, taking the leash with it, then the dupity reset the lever but the dog wasn't around. huh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get tube" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hold it lengthwise and stare down its hollow shaft at Muddy. He
Floyd | looks back at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't that just beat all," ponders Muddy.
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one]
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash lazily sniffs the machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "A *hollow* tube." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "look through it" 		
	

Floyd | The bar is a hollow tube, with an inner diameter of about a half-inch.
Floyd | If you look carefully, you can see a spiral groove running up the
Floyd | length of the inside of the shaft, kind of like a rifle.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in the office, the bronze machine creaks.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			Jacqueline must not have very good reading comprehension skillz. 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "Put meat in tube" 		
	

Floyd | You don't reckon there's much point in that.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete curls up into a ball, muttering to himself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor has just fixed the put-gray-bar-in-socket-always-succeeds bug. 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put bar in socket" 		
	

Floyd | You flip the stool over and wiggle the hollow gray tube into the empty
Floyd | socket. It fits perfectly and remains in place when you let go of the
Floyd | bar, but you think you could yank the gray bar out again if you needed
Floyd | it. You now have a stool with three even legs: two wood, one metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | Not far from your jail cell, the boiler rumbles for a moment and then
Floyd | stops.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stand on stool" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy holds it steady as you climb up. Your head is now even with the
Floyd | top of the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | Pretty far up on the wall, as wide as your shoulders, and secured by
Floyd | four vertical iron rods as thick as your thumb. And you have thick
Floyd | thumbs. The green tip of a vine pokes in from outside and lies on the
Floyd | narrow window sill.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look out window" 		
	

Floyd | The jail is at the end of a long street. Directly across the street is
Floyd | a saloon, which is open, unlike the stores on both sides of the street
Floyd | that have pulled down their shades for the evening. Below the window
Floyd | there is a covered barrel; you can almost touch its top. Just to the
Floyd | left of the window, a berry-covered vine has grown up the side of the
Floyd | building, and pokes in the window, lying on the narrow window sill.
Floyd |
Floyd | Up in the sky, you notice a couple of hungry, circling vultures.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash looks admiringly at the dinner bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oho" 	
			Limax asks, "Are there four rods or three now?" 	
			zarf says, "the grey bar was on the cell bars, not the rods" 	
			DavidW asks, "The meat is for the vultures?!?" 	
			Limax says, "Ah. Okay" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x barrel" 		
	

Floyd | It's a weathered oak barrel. You can't tell what's inside it, if
Floyd | anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open barrel" 		
	

Floyd | You know, that ain't something you can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sill" 		
	

Floyd | A three or four inch wide ledge just inside the small window that
Floyd | looks out onto the street.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take sill" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't hardly what a body would aim to carry about.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says (to DavidW), "I imagine" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x berry" 		
	

Floyd | Each berry is plump and red, and got no short of mystery about it.
Floyd | Don't look so edible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get berry" 		
	

Floyd | You pluck a plump juicy red berry from the part of the vine growing
Floyd | outside the window.
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one]
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash gazes at the dinner bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat berry" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy stops you, "Don't be a coward -- if'n you eat that, you'll sleep
Floyd | clear through to the afternoon -- and we only got till eight in the
Floyd | "A" of "M" to get out of here."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans against the wall and sighs.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x bell" 		
	

Floyd | A shiny silver bell with a black handle. It is hanging on a small hook
Floyd | by the doorway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "throw berry at bell" 		
	

Floyd | Your throwing arm ain't been any good since the accident with the musk
Floyd | ox and the hedge clippers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give berry to flash" 		
	

Floyd | Flash don't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put berry in bowl" 		
	

Floyd | You can reach through the bars, but not far enough to touch the food
Floyd | bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash moves his front leg slightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "spit at bell" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy shifts around too much for you to even attempt the shot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "What about using the berry in the tube and blowing it?" 	
			DavidW says, "yes" 	
			Jacqueline says, "oHO" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "put berry in tube" 		
	

Floyd | You don't have the gray bar in hand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete leaps into the middle of the jail cell. He rants, "Blessed
Floyd | is the terribly, terribly DISMAL. How glorious in unpleasantness, how
Floyd | lovely in loathing, how simply pleasing in depravity. In the whole
Floyd | world full of pain and suffering and plagues, not to mention sock
Floyd | monkeys and advertising, how refreshing is the endless potential
Floyd | bounty of disappointment. How much more character we might build were
Floyd | we but marginally more afflicted by adversity, we can only pray. Let
Floyd | us extol the joyfulness of misery and cheer the horrifying facts
Floyd | underlying the production of sausages, and revel in the lack of things
Floyd | we have to celebrate!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete dives onto the bench and resumes snoring without missing a
Floyd | beat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Good idear." 	
			DavidW says, "I was about to say" 	
			inky says, "oh, wait" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get off stool" 		
	

Floyd | You jump down to the ground again.
Floyd |
Floyd | A fly buzzes past your ear and lands on the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unscrew bar" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy drums his fingers against the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take grey bar" 		
	

Floyd | You yank the gray tube out of the stool's socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash keeps an eye on his food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put berry in tube" 		
	

Floyd | You drop the berry into the gray tube.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, I get it!" nods Muddy, "You're making some kind of berry gun. I
Floyd | seen the Injuns do something like that, except you ain't got no darts
Floyd | in there to blow at people."
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete froths at the mouth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			DavidW says, "okay, how to phrase this..." 	
			Roger says, "You're a goddamned liar, muddy" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "shoot berry at bowl" 		
	

Floyd | The berry hits the food bowl, then bounces away out of sight.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy murmurs to himself about not being able to recall a limerick he
Floyd | once heard that had something to do with cowboys and farmers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | jail cell
Floyd | You done backtracked some.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "shoot berry at bell" 		
	

Floyd | Ding! The bell is hit so hard that it spins around on the hook several
Floyd | times, clanging like a church bell on Sunday.
Floyd |
Floyd | The amoeba-like mass of fat and fur known to you as Flash leaps
Floyd | immediately to his feet, saliva dripping from his toothless jowls. He
Floyd | lunges like a champion fencer for his food bowl. His leash snaps taut,
Floyd | pulling the lever away from the front door and towards the strange
Floyd | machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | The boiler hisses and gurgles, steam jets from the rivet joints in the
Floyd | pipe that connects to the machine, and the machine itself vibrates and
Floyd | rumbles for a minute. A white cup drops from a chute and brown liquid
Floyd | squirts from a nozzle and fills the cup. The smell of fresh coffee
Floyd | pervades the office.
Floyd |
Floyd | Finding no food in his bowl, Flash snorts perfunctorily and resumes
Floyd | his former position, pulling the lever back to the middle position.
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor apologizes for the puzzlefest 	
			Benjor says, "But, well, it's one-room. :-)" 	
			DavidW says, "... we made coffee." 	
			Limax asks, "Let's see... so if you lose, the berry, you're in an unwinnable state?" 	
			dhakajack says, "It's worse than one room -- it's two rooms, with an arm-shortening barrier between them." 	
			inky says, "I assume we can get another berry" 	
			Limax says, "Dang.. that sounds like Shatner" 	
			Benjor says, "zarfian cruelty rating is completely merciful." 	
			inky says, "hmm" 	
			Touchy says, "re" 	
			inky says, "anyway, I assume the puzzle involves making the boiler overheat or something" 	
			Roger says, "So merciful you don't even need to solve the puzzles sometimes" 	
			inky says, "but maybe not" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Jail Cell
Floyd | The small jail cell is brick on three sides, metal bars on the other,
Floyd | with a tightly locked gate. A small window is set into the brickwork
Floyd | above your head. Through the jail bars you can see the sheriff's
Floyd | office.
Floyd |
Floyd | A broken stool lies on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans against the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the corner of the cell, a disheveled man in a black suit is
Floyd | stretched out on a crude wooden bench and is snoring loudly, oblivious
Floyd | to your presence.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see an empty can (in which is a spoon) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A dented food bowl sits on the office floor, only a few feet from the
Floyd | jail bars.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the machine is a cup (in which is some coffee).
Floyd |
Floyd | In the office you can also see Flash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "I just know that it has succeeded in making me want coffee" 	
			Roger says, "So Flash is inside this building made of, whatdyacallit, mud bricks" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think I already said this, but I'll just say it again: I love coffee." 	
			inky asks, "adobe?" 	
			Alex says (to inky), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that Adobe is a software company that makes high-priced, excellent productivity software including Photoshop, Illustrator, GoLive, After Effects, and InDesign." 	
			Limax says (to Ellison), "Yeah. I should see if we have any more here" 	
			dhakajack says, "Ben -- add coffee to the scratch-and-sniff feelie." 	
			Limax says (to Jacqueline), "I'm right there with you... I've got an orker 'trained' now to go for coffee with me in the morning" 	
			Roger asks, "Have we given up on the door lock?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hinges" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x dor" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | The cabinet's door covers the front of the cabinet and opens on brass
Floyd | hinges. The contents of the cabinet are recognizable through the
Floyd | cabinet's uneven glass. Despite the distortion, you see what looks
Floyd | like a gun belt some kind of shiny yellow object. Maybe gold, you
Floyd | think, hopefully.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says (to Jacqueline), "the way it warms your stomach. it's like a hug FROM INSIDE!" 	
			DavidW asks, "cabinet?!?" 	
			DavidW asks, "what cabinet?" 	
			inky asks, "yeah, where the heck did that come from?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Jail Cell
Floyd | The small jail cell is brick on three sides, metal bars on the other,
Floyd | with a tightly locked gate. A small window is set into the brickwork
Floyd | above your head. Through the jail bars you can see the sheriff's
Floyd | office.

		Touchy says, "I was gunning for the celldoor of course." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | A broken stool lies on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans against the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the corner of the cell, a disheveled man in a black suit is
Floyd | stretched out on a crude wooden bench and is snoring loudly, oblivious
Floyd | to your presence.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see an empty can (in which is a spoon) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A dented food bowl sits on the office floor, only a few feet from the
Floyd | jail bars.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the machine is a cup (in which is some coffee).
Floyd |
Floyd | In the office you can also see Flash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look through bars" 		
	

Floyd | A one-room jailhouse is fitting for this jerkwater town. There's a
Floyd | big, wooden desk in the middle of the room. Just behind the desk is a
Floyd | fancy cabinet, with real glass in the door. Next to the cabinet, a
Floyd | large, framed picture of the sheriff stands on the floor. To the side
Floyd | of the desk, there is a weird-looking contraption: clearly, some sort
Floyd | of steam boiler which is connected by pipes to a strange-looking
Floyd | machine. On the opposite side of the room, two swinging doors lead
Floyd | back to town; a small bell hangs on a hook attached to the door.
Floyd | Flash's empty dog food bowl is nailed to the floor just in front of
Floyd | your jail cell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x framed" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x picture" 		
	

Floyd | A bombastic portrait of the sheriff, who is dressed in a Napoleonic
Floyd | uniform save for the ten gallon hat. In the background, dogs play
Floyd | poker.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x desk" 		
	

Floyd | A beat-up old wooden desk with time-worn corners, and a pitted,
Floyd | scratched surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Yup... there's some in the pot... microwaving it now" 	
			Touchy asks, "You're microwaving coffee?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Are you two coming to PAX? I would like to meet you and see if you are as crazy in real life as your games would make us believe." 	
			Roger says, "Knowing the bowl is nailed down eliminates some frobbing" 	
			Benjor says, "We'll be at PAX" 	
			Limax says, "Yes. We have coffee made all the time. My wife likes making iced coffee, so she usually turns the burner off after making it. I don't mind heating it up" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Huzzah" 	
	Benjor I'll be the Photojournalist 		Roger says, "Alright I'll start getting another berry if that's alright" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "put bar in stool" 		
	

Floyd | You flip the stool over and wiggle the hollow gray tube into the empty
Floyd | socket. It fits perfectly and remains in place when you let go of the
Floyd | bar, but you think you could yank the gray bar out again if you needed
Floyd | it. You now have a stool with three even legs: two wood, one metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash rolls over and takes a few minutes afterwards to catch his
Floyd | breath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "stand on stool" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy holds it steady as you climb up. Your head is now even with the
Floyd | top of the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash is as still as a statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "take berry" 		DavidW asks, "Will that make a coffee-on-a-coffee?" 	
	

Floyd | You pluck a plump juicy red berry from the part of the vine growing
Floyd | outside the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | A cockroach scuttles by, making a detour around Muddy. Cockroaches
Floyd | have noses, you figure (not that you smell all that flowery neither).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | You already got a mighty nice one.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy pats down his wild hair but only makes it worse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "x barrel" 		
	

Floyd | It's a weathered oak barrel. You can't tell what's inside it, if
Floyd | anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "look through window" 		
	

Floyd | The jail is at the end of a long street. Directly across the street is
Floyd | a saloon, which is open, unlike the stores on both sides of the street
Floyd | that have pulled down their shades for the evening. Below the window
Floyd | there is a covered barrel; you can almost touch its top. Just to the
Floyd | left of the window, a berry-covered vine has grown up the side of the
Floyd | building, and pokes in the window, lying on the narrow window sill.
Floyd |
Floyd | Up in the sky, you notice a couple of hungry, circling vultures.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "x vultures" 		
	

Floyd | They look hungry.  Why else would they circle like that?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I don't know why, but try putting the meat on the barrel." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "show meat to vultures" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "put meat on sill" 		
	

Floyd | You put the hunk of meat on the window sill and almost immediately, a
Floyd | vulture drops from the sky, lands just beneath the window and drags
Floyd | the meat outside. You can hear it munching away on the meat, and see
Floyd | its tail waving back and forth just outside the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get tail" 		
	

Floyd | That seems to be a part of the vulture.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull tail" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tie vine to tail" 		
	

Floyd | You would achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "take feather" 		
	

Floyd | You pluck a feather from the vulture's tail. The bird twists its head
Floyd | momentarily to glare at you before plunging back into its task of
Floyd | devouring the rotting meat.
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one]
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete pedals the air with his feet, while making sounds like a
Floyd | ringing bell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "tie vine to vulture" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take vulture" 		
	

Floyd | You would achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | I don't reckon the vulture would much care for that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "I actually agreed to take photos for Jimmy Maher & SPAG. Plus I'll be making a 'wall of portraits' in the IF suite." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x feather" 		
	

Floyd | A long, black feather with white stripes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "IF suite?" 	
			DavidW says, "hm. Feathers are useful to tickle, as pens, and in darts." 	
			Benjor says (to Touchy), "[LINK]" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tickle pete with feather" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "write on paper" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "must be a dart." 	
			Jacqueline refrains from asking DavidW how he knows so much about the usefulness of feathers. 	
			Touchy says, "So sad it's so soon. My gf is moving to boston in summer, would have been the perfect time to come and meet you guys." 	
			Limax says, "It seems that most of the bigger cons are on the east coast" 	
			Limax says (to Jacqueline), "Maybe he owns birds too" 	
			Ellison says (to Limax), "specifically Boston, judging by the tv show Leverage" 	
			Limax says (to Ellison), "Yeah. I think out here there's the big one in San Diego, one in Seattle and that's pretty much it" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Jail Cell (on the stool)
Floyd | The small jail cell is brick on three sides, metal bars on the other,
Floyd | with a tightly locked gate. A small window is set into the brickwork
Floyd | above your head. Through the jail bars you can see the sheriff's
Floyd | office.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans against the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the corner of the cell, a disheveled man in a black suit is
Floyd | stretched out on a crude wooden bench and is snoring loudly, oblivious
Floyd | to your presence.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see an empty can (in which is a spoon) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A dented food bowl sits on the office floor, only a few feet from the
Floyd | jail bars.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the machine is a cup (in which is some coffee).
Floyd |
Floyd | In the office you can also see Flash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x can" 		
	

Floyd | An open metal can labeled "BEANS". Unfortunately for Muddy, the can is
Floyd | empty. One end of a spoon sticks out of the can. On the back, some
Floyd | fine print says, "Precooked beans. No claim is made regarding the
Floyd | cardioprotective nature of this product. May cause abdominal
Floyd | distension if ingested. No fitness of purpose is implied. No warranty
Floyd | is provided for personal or other injury, or injury or loss related
Floyd | directly or indirectly to the use of this product. By opening this
Floyd | can, you agree to the terms of service posted in town."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "Can you get the spoon?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take spoon" 		
	

Floyd | Fetched.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Not sure what that would help, but..." 	
			inky says (to Ellison), "ha ha" 	
			Ellison says (to inky), "ha ha, looking that joke up the other day has proven useful again!" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x spoon" 		
	

Floyd | A bent old spoon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax watched it sail over his head without mussing his hair 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x food bowl" 		
	

Floyd | A beat-up mining pan full of dents and scratch marks. The bowl seems
Floyd | to be nailed  to the office floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "totally" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put feather in berry" 		
	

Floyd | That can't contain things.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "attach feather to berry" 		
	

Floyd | You would achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pry bowl off floor" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stab berry with feather" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw feather at pete" 		
	

Floyd | Your throwing arm ain't been any good since the accident with the musk
Floyd | ox and the hedge clippers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "squeeze berry" 		
	

Floyd | That don't get nothing done.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "chew berry" 		
	Crispy says (to floyd), "throw feather in bowl" 		
	

Floyd | Tobacco's the only thing worth chewing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You can reach through the bars, but not far enough to touch the food
Floyd | bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete shakes and twists spasmodically.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "poison feather with berry" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "drug feather with berry" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sharpen feather" 		Limax says, "Spit on berry" 	
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Try making a 2nd coffee, see what chaos happens." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "cut feather with spur" 		
	

Floyd | That don't work none. What kind of crazy talk is you up to?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get hollow" 		
	

Floyd | You yank the gray tube out of the stool's socket, lose your balance,
Floyd | topple backwards and plant your face smartly in the prison floor.
Floyd | Muddy looks away in embarrassment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Touchy asks, "Does the coffee maker have any parts we could destroy?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "put berry in tube" 		
	

Floyd | You drop the berry into the gray tube.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-fringed surrey trots past the sheriff's office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "By the way, there's a help system. Though I don't trust floyd to do menus" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "shoot berry at bell" 		
	

Floyd | Your projectile ricochets off the bell with a metallic "ding!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash reflexively jumps towards his feeding bowl, pulling the lever
Floyd | and somehow causing the machine to rattle and buzz. Finding no food,
Floyd | the despondent dog returns to his favorite place in front of the
Floyd | boiler, shutting off the coffee machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "I think you need to have food in the bowl to keep Flash over there" 	
			DavidW says, "hm. only one coffee to a customer." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x coffee" 		
	

Floyd | Steaming hot, black joe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Halfway between the door to the outside and your jail cell, the
Floyd | furnace puffs some steam into the office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take coffee" 		
	

Floyd | You can reach through the bars, but not far enough to touch the
Floyd | coffee.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "I hope the fact that Muddy ate the beans isn't going to prove fatal" 	
			inky says, "floyd can sort of handle the z-machine menu system" 	
			Benjor says, "no zarfian cruelty" 	
			Touchy asks, "So if the berries are poisoned...shoot one in the cup?" 	
			DavidW says, "oh yes. of course." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "shoot berry at cup" 		
	

Floyd | You might use your tube as a blowgun, but it's got an emptiness to it
Floyd | right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "then summon the deputy with the boots trick" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "put berry in tube" 		
	

Floyd | You drop the berry into the gray tube.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy looks like he's about to have a great idea, but then goes back
Floyd | to staring at the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "shoot berry at cup" 		
	

Floyd | The berry splatters against the side of the cup, and its juice
Floyd | dribbles downwards.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy jumps up, claps you congratulatorily on the back, and you nearly
Floyd | swallow the metal tube still held to your lips.
Floyd |
Floyd | He beams, "That were a one in a million shot, Rick!"  Muddy strokes
Floyd | his chin and wags a finger at the cup, "Now, if we can only get the
Floyd | deputy to come back and drink some coffee, he might be a whole lot
Floyd | more cooperative, I reckon."
Floyd |
Floyd | You sure like the way Muddy thinks.
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "remove left boot" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, you really don't want to do that. Not indoors at least. Are you
Floyd | sure?
Floyd |
Floyd | (yes or no) >>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | You rock back and forth on the floor, locked in a death struggle with
Floyd | your foot. Beads of sweat form on your head, as you struggle to twist
Floyd | and pull the boot off. With a sudden sucking pop, the boot relents and
Floyd | you tumble backwards.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy's eyes water as he complains, "Man, them feets of yours stinks
Floyd | powerful bad!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Flash wakes with a start and sneezes loudly. The fur on his back
Floyd | bristles, and he opens his eyes to stare in horror at your feet. He
Floyd | backs away, towards the front door. The leash pulls taut. He seems
Floyd | caught in the balance between an urge to run away from your stinky
Floyd | foot and his own laziness, which holds him to the spot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "remove right boot" 		
	

Floyd | In some states that would be a felony. Are you sure?
Floyd |
Floyd | (yes or no) >>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | You rock back and forth on the floor, locked in a death struggle with
Floyd | your foot. Beads of sweat form on your head, as you struggle to twist
Floyd | and pull the boot off. With a sudden sucking pop, the boot relents and
Floyd | you tumble backwards.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy's eyes water as he complains, "Man, them feets of yours stinks
Floyd | powerful bad!"
Floyd |
Floyd | One foot was bad enough, but two is more than the old dog can handle.
Floyd | Trying not to sniff the air, Flash turns tail and breaks for the door,
Floyd | straining against his leash, which is tied to the steam pipe lever.
Floyd | The lever swings towards the door, and from the roof you hear the
Floyd | ear-splitting drone of a railway steam whistle.
Floyd |
Floyd | You agree with Muddy that the deputy is not likely to be in a good
Floyd | mood when he arrives, so you put your boots back on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Deputy slams through the swinging doors to the office, lurching to
Floyd | the side as he struggles to put his other leg into his pants. He is
Floyd | bare-chested and empty-handed, aside from a nearly drained bottle of
Floyd | whiskey. Flash is so scared that he yanks the leash and snaps the
Floyd | lever clear off the machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy thunders, "What the saddle sore slapping blazes is the
Floyd | matter here?" The deputy surveys the office quickly and then rattles
Floyd | the gate to make sure it is still locked. In his drunken rage, he
Floyd | doesn't notice the missing metal bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Dumb dog," he mumbles, "I was doing important business." He looks
Floyd | around for Flash, but the dog has already slid out of the office. The
Floyd | deputy gives you a mean look and sets off again towards the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy brightens. "Ummm. I do smell me some coffee." The deputy
Floyd | drains the mug with a single gulp. "That's good. I got to wake me up
Floyd | some."
Floyd |
Floyd | Almost immediately, the deputy spins on his heel and drops to the
Floyd | floor just in front of your jail cell.
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "this will be fun." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x deputy" 		
	

Floyd | You are relieved to find that the deputy is unconscious, but
Floyd | breathing. He is wearing only a pair of pants -- no shirt, no gun
Floyd | belt, no boots.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy picks some food from between his teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search pants" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search deputy" 		
	

Floyd | You rifle through his trouser pockets and find a federal warrant. You
Floyd | also find a small brass key. Naturally, you take both.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You don't find anything else but pocket lint.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read warrant" 		
	

Floyd | "Muddy, this here's a federal warrant!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "What's it say, Rick?"
Floyd |
Floyd | I'm a-reading it now: FEDERAL WARRANT. This warrant is issued this
Floyd | eleventh day of December in the year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and
Floyd | Seventy-One and duly executed by the hand of United States Army Major
Floyd | General Philip H. Sheridan of Fort Sill, the Indian Territory of these
Floyd | United States of America. The fugitives Mudlark Abercromby MacGyver
Floyd | alias "Muddy Charlie," alias "Mudshoe," alias "Pensicola Thelma," and
Floyd | one Major Richard Carter, alias "Gentleman Rick," alias "Poor
Floyd | Richard," alias "Gumball Ricky," both formerly of the Confederate
Floyd | States Army, having been implicated by observation and circumstance of
Floyd | innumerable delicta, dacoiteries, iniquities, infringements,
Floyd | infractions, and indeed immorality, as well as trangressions,
Floyd | trespassing and trainstopping, are considered deleterious and
Floyd | detrimental to the welfare of the State, and THEREFORE, ordered
Floyd | thereupon that a Mittimus be made out to keep them confined until such
Floyd | time as they be discharged for proper hanging -- It's signed by the
Floyd | General."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Mittimus?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "I reckon it's after Thanksgiving, before Easter."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy gives you that familiar old look that always leads to trouble.
Floyd | "I got me another cunning plan. C'mon, ask your old buddy Muddy..."
Floyd | Muddy leans forward, clearly impatient for you to ask him about his
Floyd | latest stroke of (in his opinion) genius.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Are you missing a quotation mark there?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask muddy about plan" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy says excitedly, "Here's my idea: I reckon I could take that
Floyd | warrant and forge a different ending. Maybe trick them into releasing
Floyd | us."
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's a great idea, Muddy, let me get my pen and some ink. Oh, wait
Floyd | a minute. I don't have either!" You glare at Muddy.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, yeah. I suppose. I didn't think of that." Muddy considers the
Floyd | matter. "Maybe we could make one. If you can find something that I can
Floyd | use as a pen, I reckon we can squish something or other up to make
Floyd | some kind of ink for it."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give feather to muddy" 		
	

Floyd | "Thanks, partner. That'll make a right proper pen."
Floyd |
Floyd | He continues, "To finish this business with the warrant, I'll need
Floyd | something to serve as ink."
Floyd |
Floyd | Halfway between the door to the outside and your jail cell, the
Floyd | sheriff's invention puffs some steam into the office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh, it IS a pen." 	
			Benjor asks, "missing quotation mark? Where?!?" 	
			dhakajack says, "yes, at the beginning of the long warrant paragraph" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Right before 'I'm a-reading it now'" 	
			Benjor me fixes 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give tobacco to muddy" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the tobacco)
Floyd | You take a pinch of tobacco.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy reluctantly accepts the tobacco, saying, "Well, I suppose I
Floyd | could use the tobacco juice." Muddy chews the tobacco some more, fills
Floyd | his makeshift pen with the juice, and throws the wad out the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | He continues, "To finish this business with the warrant, I'll need the
Floyd | warrant itself."
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-fringed surrey trots past the sheriff's office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give warrant to muddy" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy accepts the document and stares at it for a while, turning it
Floyd | this way and that.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy applies his quill to the paper and with a few flourishes,
Floyd | scrawls an additional sentence on the warrant. He blows gently on it
Floyd | to dry the "ink" and hands the warrant back to you for your
Floyd | inspection.
Floyd |
Floyd | A faint breeze wafts by.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read warrant" 		
	

Floyd | It says: FEDERAL WARRANT. This warrant is issued this eleventh day of
Floyd | December in the year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Seventy-One and
Floyd | duly executed by the hand of United States Army Major General Philip
Floyd | H. Sheridan of Fort Sill, the Indian Territory of these United States
Floyd | of America. The fugitives Mudlark Abercromby MacGyver alias "Muddy
Floyd | Charlie," alias "Mudshoe," alias "Pensicola Thelma," and one Major
Floyd | Richard Carter, alias "Gentleman Rick," alias "Poor Richard," alias
Floyd | "Gumball Ricky," both formerly of the Confederate States Army, having
Floyd | been implicated by observation and circumstance of innumerable
Floyd | delicta, dacoiteries, iniquities, infringements, infractions, and
Floyd | indeed immorality, as well as trangressions, trespassing and
Floyd | trainstopping, are considered deleterious and detrimental to the
Floyd | welfare of the State, and THEREFORE, ordered thereupon that a Mittimus
Floyd | be made out to keep them confined until such time as they be
Floyd | discharged for proper hanging of the Sheriff's portrait on the office
Floyd | wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "ha" 	
			Limax says, "Love it" 	
			Ellison says, "nice" 	
			DavidW says, "ha ha" 	
			Benjor grins 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 12 out of a possible 24, in 235 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hunh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x key" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the small brass key.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete jumps straight up, immediately animate. He hollers,
Floyd | "BLESSED is the snail who crawls its time across the face of the earth
Floyd | yet, safe in its routine but for the SALT sprinkled upon him, the salt
Floyd | of the earth, well not so much earth per se, earth being dirt, but the
Floyd | ocean, which covers it, and would not cover him so lightly were he
Floyd | not, like a SLUG, so counterintuitively susceptible to its powers. How
Floyd | too we, like the SNAIL, curled in our houses made of our own
Floyd | SUBSTANCE, that being what differentiates the two, after all, amongst
Floyd | other minutiae, which are neither here nor there, nor relevant to the
Floyd | topic at hand, except in such a way as all things are relevant being
Floyd | made by HIS HAND, that by the end of such an analysis one must
Floyd | conclude not based on the FACTS, yet with the INARGUABLE voice of
Floyd | FAITH, which rails against the shackles of REASON itself, having lost
Floyd | track of the original THESIS. Which, were it important, chances are,
Floyd | we would remember. That is why you see so few slugs these days, at any
Floyd | rate!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Pastor Pete falls onto the bench and resumes his previous position as
Floyd | if nothing had happened.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "holy crap you're reading fast" 	
			zarf says, "having Muddy be a MacGyver is my other favorite line" 	
			Ellison says (to zarf), "yeah, I liked that, too" 	
			Limax says, "A salted slug gathers no moss" 	
			Benjor exclaims (at dhakajack), "Pete sure sets the mood!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take trousers" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "put the warrant back in the deputy's pocket, I guess?" 	
			DavidW says, "oh, good idea" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Wait, what's the key?" 	
			Alex says (to Jacqueline), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that lime is key." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put warrant in trousers" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "Is the deputy gone?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put warrant in deputy" 		
	

Floyd | You can reach through the bars, but not far enough to touch the
Floyd | deputy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Hmm" 	
			Ellison says, "weird" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give warrant to deputy" 		
	

Floyd | The deputy groans deeply and curls up into a ball, rolling towards you
Floyd | and blinking quickly. His half-focused eyes drift from you to Pastor
Floyd | Pete and finally fix on Muddy, who gives him a full-toothed (as many
Floyd | as Muddy still has, at any rate) grin.
Floyd |
Floyd | The disoriented deputy asks, "What? What in tarnation happened?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy takes the initiative, "I reckon you must've drunk some potent
Floyd | firewater, deputy. You plumb passed out. Now, why don't you get up and
Floyd | let us out, we got work to do -- just like it says on that federal
Floyd | warrant."
Floyd |
Floyd | The dull-witted deputy, still stunned by the recent turn of events,
Floyd | stares at the warrant.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans forward and points out, "Down there, near the bottom. It
Floyd | says that we should be discharged to hang up the sheriff's portrait,
Floyd | don't it?"
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy yawns and rubs his eyes, "I reckon it do. But I thought you
Floyd | was criminals."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh shucks, no, deputy." Muddy puts on his most endearing smile.
Floyd | "Don't you remember the sheriff asking you to take care of his guests?
Floyd | We were just staying here overnight. Now, why don't you let us out?
Floyd | The sheriff's going to be mad at us all if that picture ain't hung by
Floyd | morning."
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy reaches down and does something arcane to the lock. You
Floyd | don't quite see what he did, but it clicks open. He slumps wearily
Floyd | against the jail bars, and the gate swings open, permitting passage
Floyd | eastward into the office.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Ellison says, "heh" 	
			Limax says, "Hm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to unlock the cabinet with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "key" 		DavidW says, "We'll want the stuff in the cabinet too." 	
	

Floyd | Is you talking plain English? I ain't following the words coming out
Floyd | of your lips. Mayhaps it's your accent.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock cabinet with key" 		
	

Floyd | (the cabinet with the small brass key)
Floyd | You'd have to go over to the office first.
Floyd |
Floyd | Just to the side of the desk, the bronze machine ticks like a clock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		Limax says, "I think you need to head east first" 	
	

Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five]
Floyd |
Floyd | Office
Floyd | There's a big, wooden desk in the middle of the room. Just behind the
Floyd | desk is a fancy cabinet, with real glass in the door. Next to the
Floyd | cabinet, a large, framed picture of the sheriff stands on the floor.
Floyd | To the side of the desk, there is a weird-looking contraption:
Floyd | clearly, some sort of steam boiler which is connected by pipes to a
Floyd | strange-looking machine. On the opposite side of the room, two
Floyd | swinging doors lead back to town; a small bell hangs on a hook
Floyd | attached to the door. Flash's empty dog food bowl is nailed to the
Floyd | floor just in front of your jail cell.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans against the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A dented food bowl sits on the office floor, only a few feet from the
Floyd | jail bars.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the deputy here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A broken stool lies on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the corner of the cell, a disheveled man in a black suit is
Floyd | stretched out on a crude wooden bench and is snoring loudly, oblivious
Floyd | to your presence.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the jail cell you can also see an empty can (empty).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock cabinet with key" 		
	

Floyd | (the cabinet with the small brass key)
Floyd | That doesn't seem to be something you can unlock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open cabinet" 		
	

Floyd | (the cabinet)
Floyd | The cabinet opens to reveal two gun belts and a banana.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Come to papa!" beams Muddy, as he reaches for his gun belt and straps
Floyd | it on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x banana" 		
	

Floyd | Sometimes a banana is just a banana. This is one of those times.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky asks, "golden banana?" 	
			Alex says (to inky), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that the Golden Banana is the Golden Banana of Discord, which is the prize traditionally awarded to the Comp game whose voting results have the highest standard deviation." 	
			Limax says, "It's a banana for banan man" 	
			DavidW says, "It has a peel." 	
			Benjor says, "It was gold-colored through the glass, for sure." 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Groan" 	
			Limax says, "Maybe there will be a Keystone moment later" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take banana" 		
	

Floyd | Fetched.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hang picture" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to hang the portrait on?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wall" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy walks over to the portrait and hangs it on the wall, calling
Floyd | back to you, "Do this look centered?"
Floyd |
Floyd | You regard the portait critically, "A little more to the left."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Good?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "A little more..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Now?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "There. I'd say it's well-hung."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy raises his eyebrows, but doesn't say anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "har" 	
			Limax asks, "Hm?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "eat banana" 		
	

Floyd | You eat the banana, peel and all. Because cowboys are made of stern
Floyd | stuff and need the fiber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh heh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | office
Floyd | You done backtracked some.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "so, do we just go?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Where's our loot?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "peel banana" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x desk" 		
	

Floyd | A beat-up old wooden desk with time-worn corners, and a pitted,
Floyd | scratched surface. The rear of the desk has a drawer with a small
Floyd | lock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock drawer with key" 		
	

Floyd | You unlock the drawer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ah." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "open drawer" 		
	

Floyd | You open the drawer, revealing a folder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get folder" 		
	

Floyd | Fetched.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "xit" 		
	

Floyd | That ain't no verb I got knowledge of.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x it" 		
	

Floyd | (first opening the folder)
Floyd | A manila cardboard folder containing a telegram, a patent, a note, and
Floyd | a receipt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read telegram" 		
	

Floyd | It says: "AGREE TO YOUR OFFER [STOP] WILL SUPPLY MACHINE PARTS IN
Floyd | EXCHANGE FOR 5000 US DOLLARS IN SILVER COIN [STOP] CONGRATULATIONS ON
Floyd | WINNING LOTTERY [STOP] SIGNED JEFFRIES & BRAND STEAMWORKS CO LTD
Floyd | [STOP][END]".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "we stole that fair and square" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x patent" 		
	

Floyd | A thick technical document describing the coffee machine invented by
Floyd | the sheriff. Reading through it, you can see his plans to make these
Floyd | machines in factories and to sell them throughout the country. Your
Floyd | mind reels in horror at the prospect of coffee shops on every street
Floyd | corner selling fancy, steamed beverages.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x note" 		
	

Floyd | The note is written in a flowing cursive script. It reads:
Floyd |
Floyd | "Dear Sam, I can't go on like this. When you were just a plain old
Floyd | sheriff that was one thing, but since you started inventing stuff, I
Floyd | can see what you are made of. A man that kicks my dog isn't cut out
Floyd | for marrying anyone. I thought you were an honest lawman, but I can
Floyd | see what you've become. Don't come around no more or my pa might just
Floyd | take a disliking to you. I was going to send you my ring, but I found
Floyd | out it was glass. Why am I not surprised? You are a scoundrel and not
Floyd | fit to wear that uniform.
Floyd |
Floyd | Explicitly not yours,
Floyd |
Floyd | Ella".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x receipt" 		
	

Floyd | A receipt from Jeffries & Brand Steam Works Co Ltd of Witchita Falls.
Floyd | The receipt is for four hundred dollars worth of pipes and fittings
Floyd | purchased by Sheriff Sam Cheney of Crawdad's Gulch. At the bottom of
Floyd | the note, written in red is the following postscriptum: "Your account
Floyd | with us is severely in arrears. No further credit will be extended.
Floyd | Remit all payments immediately or we will take legal or other actions
Floyd | as required.".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		DavidW says, "That sherrif is dun crooked!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "man" 	
			DavidW asks, "Show all this to the deputy?" 	
			Touchy asks, "a'ight what now?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "save" 		Jacqueline says, "oops" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "kfdklj" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Now show him." 	
			Limax asks, "What the heck is kfdklj?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show telegram to deputy" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the telegram)
Floyd | The marshal demands, "As the senior lawman present, I must be the one
Floyd | to examine all evidence."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Benjor says, "uhoh" 		Jacqueline says (to Limax), "It's me typing randomly because I'd saved wrong." 	
			Limax says, "Heh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give telegram to deputy" 		
	

Floyd | The deputy don't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "When did the Marshal arrive?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take all from envelope" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take but one thing at a time. You ain't no juggler.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "where d that marshal come from?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x marshal" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Benjor says, "bug" 		dhakajack says, "no -- sorry, it's a bug." 	
			Limax asks, "The Marshal's a bug?" 	
			Benjor files it stat 	
			dhakajack says, "This is one that's been reported but not fixed yet." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show note to deputy" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the note)
Floyd | The marshal demands, "As the senior lawman present, I must be the one
Floyd | to examine all evidence."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor unfiles it 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "show note to marshal" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show envelope to deputy" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a note, a telegram, a folder, a banana, a warrant, a
Floyd | small brass key, a gray tube, a spoon, a harmonica, a spur, a tin, a
Floyd | pamphlet, your pocketwatch, your hat, and a scrap of paper. You are
Floyd | wearing your right boot, left boot, pants, and overcoat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "play harmonica" 		
	

Floyd | You blow a few more notes, but you're not getting any better.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show folder to deputy" 		
	

Floyd | The marshal demands, "As the senior lawman present, I must be the one
Floyd | to examine all evidence."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "we could try leaving, and perhaps we'll get captured" 	
			inky says, "and then have to talk our way out" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "give folder to deputy" 		
	

Floyd | The deputy don't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "show folder to marshal" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in folder" 		
	

Floyd | In the folder are a patent and a receipt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "show folder to sheriff" 		
	

Floyd | You ain't able to see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take all from folder" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take but one thing at a time. You ain't no juggler.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take patent" 		
	

Floyd | Fetched.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take receipt" 		
	

Floyd | Fetched.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show patent to deputy" 		
	

Floyd | The marshal demands, "As the senior lawman present, I must be the one
Floyd | to examine all evidence."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask deputy about silver" 		
	

Floyd | The marshal interjects, "I am the senior lawman present. The prisoners
Floyd | will address their remarks to me."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "tell deputy about patent" 		Benjor continues to blush 	
	

Floyd | The marshal interjects, "Address your remarks to me."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax smacks the marshal bug 	
			DavidW says, "hmph" 	
	dhakajack face palms 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Office
Floyd | There's a big, wooden desk in the middle of the room. Just behind the
Floyd | desk is a fancy cabinet, with real glass in the door. An aesthetically
Floyd | questionable portrait of the sheriff hangs on the office wall. To the
Floyd | side of the desk, there is a weird-looking contraption: clearly, some
Floyd | sort of steam boiler which is connected by pipes to a strange-looking
Floyd | machine. On the opposite side of the room, two swinging doors lead
Floyd | back to town; a small bell hangs on a hook attached to the door.
Floyd | Flash's empty dog food bowl is nailed to the floor just in front of
Floyd | your jail cell.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy leans against the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A dented food bowl sits on the office floor, only a few feet from the
Floyd | jail bars.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the deputy here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A broken stool lies on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the corner of the cell, a disheveled man in a black suit is
Floyd | stretched out on a crude wooden bench and is snoring loudly, oblivious
Floyd | to your presence.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the jail cell you can also see an empty can (empty).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "talk about patent" 		
	

Floyd | Is you talking plain English? I ain't following the words coming out
Floyd | of your lips. Mayhaps it's your accent.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "that marshal is pretty persistent for somebody who doesn't exist" 	
			Benjor says, "Should be easy to fix this bug, tho." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | Which way? West to the jail cell, or east towards the open range?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Muddy relents and says, "All right, Rick. I reckon we done what we can
Floyd | do. Let's make for the hills."
Floyd |
Floyd | As you head out of the office, two men appear in the doorway: Sheriff
Floyd | Cheney and Federal Marshal McLuhan. They are followed by a small
Floyd | detachment of U.S. Army guards.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sheriff Cheney surges forward, pointing his finger at you and Muddy,
Floyd | "It were these two what blown up that train tunnel! They's escaping
Floyd | when we walked in! Look, they done killed my deputy! We should drop
Floyd | 'em where they stand."
Floyd |
Floyd | The marshal looks uncertain and waves the army guards forward. They
Floyd | train their pistols on you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The marshal rests his hand on the sheriff's trigger arm and says,
Floyd | "Sheriff, without any evidence to substantiate your accusation
Floyd | regarding the train robbery, I was reluctant to see these men hanged
Floyd | without a trial. Given the corpse of a lawman in front of us, though,
Floyd | even I have to agree that justice should be swift and definitive in
Floyd | this instance."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "We're good at breaking games, aren't we?" 	
			DavidW says, "We broke Slap That Fish too." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh. Yes. Yes, we are." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Group hug, everyone!" 	
			Benjor exclaims, "Not done yet!" 	
			Roger says, "I hope there's going to be a 'well, yes, I did shoot the sheriff... but I ain't never shot the deputy' quip in here" 	
	Benjor close, though. 		DavidW says, "hooray, Marshal has arrived!" 	
			Limax says (to DavidW), "We have a good group with lots of betatesting experience" 	
			Benjor signs everyone up as future testers 	
			Jacqueline says (to Roger), "I am hating you right now, just so you know." 	
			Roger cries! 	
			Limax asks, "Corpse???" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give receipt to marshal" 		
	

Floyd | You show the marshal the receipt and suggest that the sheriff is quite
Floyd | in debt, and might turn to illegal activities to pay it off.
Floyd |
Floyd | The marshal looks disappointed and says, "Being in debt is no crime,
Floyd | although it does eat away at the soul. Once, I went an entire week
Floyd | owing more than five dollars, and I regret it to this day. However,
Floyd | there is nothing to suggest that the sheriff has resorted to any
Floyd | illegal measures to fund his plans."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy whispers, "Rick, we ain't got long. I reckon that marshal is
Floyd | someone what can be reasoned with."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give patent to marshal" 		
	

Floyd | You show the patent to the marshal and intimate that the sheriff had
Floyd | extensive business plans, far beyond his mandate as a public servant.
Floyd |
Floyd | The marshal flips through the patent for the sheriff's invention and
Floyd | looks at you questioningly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So?" he asks. "It seems like a clever enough invention, and I presume
Floyd | this work was not done on public time, or using town resources. I also
Floyd | would guess that he will need some big-time investors to put a plan
Floyd | like this into action, but I don't see anything wrong with that. The
Floyd | sheriff's a businessman pure and simple. There isn't anything more
Floyd | American than a man willing to make a profit, when the profit is there
Floyd | for the taking."
Floyd |
Floyd | The marshal advises, "Citizens, I am required by federal law as it
Floyd | applies to the Territory to advise you that CAPITAL CHARGES have been
Floyd | filed against you, and summary execution will take place, unless
Floyd | evidence to the contrary can be brought to light."
Floyd |
Floyd | The sheriff rolls his eyes, "For the sake of all that's Hog-Tied and
Floyd | Rightful, whyn't we shoot 'em dead right here?"
Floyd |
Floyd | The marshal looks at Sheriff Cheney and answers, "Because some of us
Floyd | believe in maintaining some semblance of due process."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give note to marshal" 		
	

Floyd | The marshal reads the note and then looks up. He says evenly, "While
Floyd | this does speak unkindly of the sheriff, his personal life does not
Floyd | interest me. The content of this note is not germane to the matter at
Floyd | hand."
Floyd |
Floyd | The sheriff wholeheartedly agrees, "Exactly. You is exactly right,
Floyd | marshal."
Floyd |
Floyd | The marshal looks back at the sheriff with a hint of annoyance.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy whispers, "We got to show that marshal something. I reckon maybe
Floyd | we could make up some kind of excuse or shift the blame, maybe."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I quite unexpectedly found myself singing 'I shot the sherrif' out loud in that whiny, high-pitched voice the backup singers use on that song. I am not pleased with you right now, Roger. Not pleased at all." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Roger says, "Ever heard Marge Simpson's version? That's something to behold." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give telegram to marshal" 		
	

Floyd | You show the telegram to Marshal McLuhan, telling him that he'll find
Floyd | the sheriff's stagecoach full of stolen silver just behind the jail.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sheriff Cheney wipes his brow nervously, "I forgot that's where we
Floyd | left that coach. I do reckon I'm always forgetting where I park. I was
Floyd | going to mention the silver as evidence any second now."
Floyd |
Floyd | The marshal dispatches two guards to search behind the office, and
Floyd | when they return with corroboration about the stolen silver, the
Floyd | marshal instructs his guards to restrain and disarm the sheriff,
Floyd | concluding, "So, now it is clear. The sheriff took advantage of the
Floyd | railway incident to rob the train's silver himself in order to finance
Floyd | the development of his invention into a business. He framed these two
Floyd | itinerant laborers to shift the blame. No wonder he wanted them killed
Floyd | so quickly."
Floyd |
Floyd | The marshal rips the gold star off Sheriff Cheney's shirt and
Floyd | instructs the guards, "Place Mr. Cheney behind bars."
Floyd |
Floyd | With a wide yawn, Pastor Pete walks out of the cell as the guards
Floyd | wrestle the sheriff past him. "I do reckon I slept like the dead last
Floyd | night. Thank you for a peaceful night, deputy," and he walks out the
Floyd | front door.
Floyd |
Floyd | The marshal raises his eyebrows but continues, "Deputy James Smith
Floyd | Bush, by the power invested in me as federal marshal of this district,
Floyd | I hereby promote you to Sheriff of the Town of Crawdad's Gulch.
Floyd | Congratulations." The newly appointed sheriff grins and shakes his
Floyd | hand. The marshal almost pins the star to Jimbo's bare chest, but
Floyd | stops short and just hands it to him. The marshal advises him, "James,
Floyd | you'll probably want to get yourself some deputies -- men you can
Floyd | trust."
Floyd |
Floyd | Sheriff Jim looks over to you and Muddy. The color drains from Muddy's
Floyd | face.
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five]
Floyd |
Floyd | *** YOU WIN ***
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, see some suggestions
Floyd | for AMUSING things to do, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "What about getting that machine going again?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "w00t" 	
			Benjor exclaims, "ooh ooh! amusing!" 	
			Benjor says, "you gotta try the easter eggs. :-)" 	
			dhakajack says, "Good work, everyone." 	
			Roger asks, "Did we ever get to drink some coffee?" 	
			Benjor says, "or rather, the easter-egg alternate endings." 	
			Limax says, "Ha ha" 	
			Limax asks (of Benjor), "Are they tasty?" 	
			Ellison says, "ha ha Bush and Cheney" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "amusing" 		
	

Floyd | Congratulations, partner. That sure could have turned a whole mess
Floyd | more ugly, but you came out of it with your neck. Before you ride off
Floyd | into the sunset, why don't you rest your eyeballs on some of the stuff
Floyd | in the game that maybe you ain't run into:
Floyd |
Floyd | * There are three ways of driving the deputy out of the jail; how many
Floyd | did you find?
Floyd |
Floyd | * Did you try reading the initials engraved on the stool?  Repeatedly?
Floyd |
Floyd | Some other random trivia:
Floyd |
Floyd | * The game is set in the Indian Territory, which would later become
Floyd | the Oklahoma territory and subsequently the state. How many references
Floyd | can you find to the musical "Oklahoma!"?
Floyd |
Floyd | * In the real Old West, it wouldn't have made any sense to put beans
Floyd | in a can. They were a cheap staple, transported dry, likely in sacks.
Floyd |
Floyd | * Boot spurs were referred to as "can openers" in the Old West.
Floyd | Really.
Floyd |
Floyd | * The transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869, but it crossed
Floyd | two states to the north of Oklahoma. The first railroads in Oklahoma
Floyd | were built in 1870, and the state wasn't crossed until 1871.
Floyd |
Floyd | * The espresso machine was invented in 1901 in Italy, but we figured
Floyd | that so many Old West movies came from Italy, that it would look
Floyd | natural enough in our story.
Floyd |
Floyd | * The slang "hoosegow" comes from the Spanish juzgado, which was a
Floyd | type of judge tribunal.
Floyd |
Floyd | Finally, if you've read this far down the page, you deserve to know
Floyd | about the "EASTER EGG" command, which will reveal several alternate
Floyd | endings to the story. Explore them at your own risk.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, see some suggestions
Floyd | for AMUSING things to do, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "Actually, you don't get to drink the coffee -- the machine is broken when Flash runs off, neatly sidestepping that issue." 	
			Benjor says, "some of Jack's best writing, methinks" 	
			inky says, "more an espresso western than a spaghetti western, hunh" 	
			Benjor exclaims, "easter egg!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "haha about the espresso machine" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "easter egg" 		
	

Floyd | Enough of your blatheration. Give one of them answers from above.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, see some suggestions
Floyd | for AMUSING things to do, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "easter egg" 		
	

Floyd | Enough of your blatheration. Give one of them answers from above.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, see some suggestions
Floyd | for AMUSING things to do, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		inky says, "bah" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | office
Floyd | You done backtracked some.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "good idea" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "easter egg" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  > Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting

		Jacqueline says, "Oh dear." 	
	inky presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The sheriff enters the office, shotgun in hand. You and Muddy freeze
Floyd | in your tracks and raise your hands in the air. The sheriff kicks the
Floyd | prone deputy, who stirs slowly at first, but then jumps to his feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You." The sheriff points at you. "Your name Muddy?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "No. I ain't Muddy," you reply. "That there is Muddy. I is Rick."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Damn. What were she thinking?" growls the sheriff. "Mary Sue, you
Floyd | come on in here now, you hear?"
Floyd |
Floyd | A young woman -- you hesistate to guess her actual age on account of
Floyd | propriety -- edges nervously into the office, her eyes cast to the
Floyd | ground. By the way she walks, you guess she is in a family way, and
Floyd | after she turns towards Muddy, there's no question. Judging by the
Floyd | size of her belly, you'd have to say five, maybe six months. She
Floyd | raises her eyes to Muddy and her face brightens.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, Lordie," mutters Muddy, closing his eyes and running his hand
Floyd | over his face. "The one thing I don't plan -- and look what happens."
Floyd |
Floyd | Lowering the shotgun, the sheriff walks over and puts his arm around
Floyd | Muddy's shoulders. Distributing cigars to you and the deputy, he
Floyd | smiles, "Deputy Jimbo, Rick -- I'd like you to meet my new son-in-law,
Floyd | Muddy. Ain't that right, Muddy?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "I do reckon it's better than a-hanging."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy never sees it coming. Mary Sue's roundhouse punch lands square
Floyd | on his jaw, launching him towards the jail bars like a sack of
Floyd | potatoes.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well," you observe, "maybe this marriage just might work out."
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Please press SPACE to continue.

		Limax asks, "Uh what?" 	
			Roger says, "Gosh dang it" 	
			Benjor says, "PC is my favorite evar." 	
			Limax says, "That's a ref to Oklahoma, if I recall" 	
			Jacqueline says, "ah" 	
	Jacqueline pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  > Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  > Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |  > Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting

		Jacqueline says, "Oh wait." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |  > PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |  > PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting

		
	inky presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The sheriff's wheelchair rolls up the front ramp, and he enters the
Floyd | office with his multicultural posse, who represent the diverse members
Floyd | of the community of Endangered Arthropod Valley. Two of the named
Floyd | women in his posse discuss a subject other than men. The sheriff draws
Floyd | a nonlethal weapon that has not been tested on animals, and waves it
Floyd | in a non-threatening manner at you and your partner.
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy finishes his yoga stretches and stands up, draining his
Floyd | bottle of health water and setting the recyclable bottle on the
Floyd | renewable hardwood desk. "Sheriff, we had a right pleasant evening,
Floyd | and I reckon these gentlemen is sincerely regretful of their
Floyd | wrongdoings."
Floyd |
Floyd | The sheriff agrees, "I do reckon, but they still got to repay their
Floyd | crime, even if the blame for that crime ultimately rests on society
Floyd | itself, and is the result of a poor educational system and the lack of
Floyd | adequate social welfare and state institutions."
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy nods sagely, "How about some community service? The
Floyd | Gunslinger's Significant Other Association runs a camp for autistic
Floyd | spectrum disorder orphan Native Americans on the outskirts of town. I
Floyd | reckon they could use a hand running their cruelty-free all-vegetarian
Floyd | farm."
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a murmur of agreement from the posse, and the sheriff claps
Floyd | the deputy on his back. "That's mighty forward thinking of you,
Floyd | James."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy gives you a distressed look and asks the sheriff, "I reckon I'd
Floyd | prefer the hanging. Is that still an option?"
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Please press SPACE to continue.

		Benjor says, "lol" 	
			Roger says, "So mean, but funny" 	
			Touchy says, "hrhr" 	
			Limax says, "Oh man" 	
			inky says, "har" 	
			Touchy asks, "what's the pc stand for?" 	
			Alex says (to Touchy), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that PC is Player Character. Furthermore, a Pisser is a PC." 	
			Limax says, "Politically Correct" 	
			maga says (to Touchy), "politically correct" 	
			Touchy says, "ah" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	Jacqueline pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |  > PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |  > PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting

		dhakajack says, "It's probably coincidence, since this is all fictional, but historically, there was a James Bush and Sam Cheney in the US at this time... remote ancestors of the more familiar comedy duo." 	
			DavidW says, "ha ha" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |  > A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |  > A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting

		
	Jacqueline presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The sheriff strolls into the office and immediately notices the
Floyd | portrait. Hands on his hips, he admires the painting. "I declare, that
Floyd | *do* make the office. It breaks up that entire space. That wall were
Floyd | so stark and empty before you done hung it. I owe you two a debt of
Floyd | sincere gratitude."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy considers the painting as well and then looks around the room.
Floyd | "That seemed the right place to hang it, considering you got all them
Floyd | wood tones in the desk and the cabinet, and yonder doorway gives that
Floyd | area a bright, natural light most of the day."
Floyd |
Floyd | The deputy stirs. "Yeah," he adds, "It's a shame we don't got no
Floyd | windows in the office, excepting in the jail cell. I reckon we could
Floyd | knock out that front wall and put in a bay window, maybe add a window
Floyd | treatment that would soften the room a jot. Also, how about a stencil?
Floyd | Something rustic, running as a trim, just below the ceiling."
Floyd |
Floyd | You brew four cups of dark, whole-bodied espresso, sprinkling the top
Floyd | with nutmeg. The steam curls upward and fills the room with a rich
Floyd | aroma. You settle down on the plush wraparound couch that has appeared
Floyd | in the office and join the sheriff, the deputy and Muddy in browsing
Floyd | through a book of fabric swatches.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Please press SPACE to continue.

		Jacqueline says, "I almost typed 'press yeller'" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Seriously." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			maga says, "oh man, we should have played this after Jacq's had a couple glasses of bourbon" 	
			Limax says, "Ha ha" 	
			Benjor says, "awesome." 	
			DavidW says, "I love these alternate endings." 	
			Touchy says, "haha nice" 	
			zarf asks, "Shouldn't that be 'flair'?" 	
			maga says, "why do we have to have these things in the morning, I ask ya" 	
			Benjor says (to Jacqueline), "see [LINK] for inspiration" 	
			Touchy says (to maga), "because it's 9:42pm in the not morning" 	
	Jacqueline pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |  > A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |  > A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting

		dhakajack says, "yup flare -> flair." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |  > Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |  > Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting

		
	Jacqueline presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The waving fields of wheat are incinerated in the actinic flame of
Floyd | fusion rocket exhaust as a quarter-mile long football-shaped metal
Floyd | ship extends its landing pylons and sets down across the street from
Floyd | the sheriff's office.
Floyd |
Floyd | The sheriff is transfixed by the sight, and the marshal faints
Floyd | outright.
Floyd |
Floyd | A gangplank extends and a massive cargo door rolls open. A woman in a
Floyd | blue flight suit is followed down the ramp by an energetic white dog
Floyd | with black spots. She walks to the office and stares at Muddy.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Janet?" croaks Muddy dryly. "I didn't expect to see you around these
Floyd | parts."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I bet you didn't," she replies matter-of-factly. "We have a situation
Floyd | in The Belt, grab your saddle bag."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I got a buddy, Janet. He's real good with a gun and plays a mean
Floyd | harmonica." Muddy turns to you, "Janet, this here is Rick."
Floyd |
Floyd | Janet nods and is already walking back to the ship before you can so
Floyd | much as say "howdy".
Floyd |
Floyd | "What's with her?" you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy sighs. "It's complicated, I reckon."
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Please press SPACE to continue.

		Benjor says (to dhakajack), "a legit typo? I thought it was intentional..." 	
			dhakajack says, "Oh yeah, sure. That's what I meant...intentional. But I filed it in the bug tracker anyhow." 	
			Benjor coughs 	
			Roger says, "Not even one slashfic ending. Probably for the best." 	
			zarf asks, "so is Janet is reference to anything?" 	
			inky says, "we still got one more" 	
			Touchy says, "One more..." 	
	Jacqueline pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |  > Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |  > Range Rover
Floyd |    Just Visiting

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |  > Just Visiting
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Planned Parenthood
Floyd |    PC
Floyd |    A Flare For Design
Floyd |    Range Rover
Floyd |  > Just Visiting

		
	Jacqueline presses the yellow enter button. 		Benjor says, ""slashfic?"" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The sheriff walks into the office, followed closely by the marshal.
Floyd | The marshal trains his pistol on you while the sheriff examines the
Floyd | deputy, who is stretched out on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | "He ain't dead," the sheriff observes. "But he like as hit his head on
Floyd | the bars. Wait a minute." The sheriff leans closer to the prone body.
Floyd | "This ain't right. Where he lost some skin, I see scales. Like he were
Floyd | a lizard, or something."
Floyd |
Floyd | The marshal hisses and swings his gun to cover the sheriff. The
Floyd | hissing is echoed by the cadre of soldiers behind the marshal.
Floyd |
Floyd | The marshal replies, "A regrettable observation, earthman." He beckons
Floyd | some guards forwards. "Glulx, take the sheriff and lock him up. Glk
Floyd | and Zil, you go out back and take charge of those iridium discs in the
Floyd | stagecoach." Swinging the gun back to you and Muddy, he drawls, "Now,
Floyd | as for you two..."
Floyd |
Floyd | Muddy laughs lightly and pushes the gun aside, "Heck, Zilch, it's me,
Floyd | Ifmud, and this here's Rixyzzy. We was sent after that iridium our own
Floyd | selves, but we got captured by the earthmen. Good thing I had a backup
Floyd | plan!"
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Please press SPACE to continue.

		dhakajack says, "The Range Rover ending is a self-referential tie-in to Rover's Day Out. Janet is a key character." 	
			Roger says, "In which Rick and Muddy profess their deep and carnal passion for one another." 	
			zarf says, "oops" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			dhakajack says, "The lizard ending was added when Jenny (of pissy sausage fame) suggested that the story needed more lizard men." 	
			zarf asks, "Rover's Day Out is on my list for this weekend, did I mention?" 	
			inky says, "I guess so" 	
			dhakajack says, "ah, great." 	
			Touchy says, "oh my" 	
			Benjor says (to zarf), "and dual transform is on my weekend list. :-)" 	
			zarf says, "heh" 	
			dhakajack says, "RDO is a lot more debugged than this one. We really had to book to get this in on time." 	
			Touchy says, "Well, this was fun." 	
			Benjor says (to zarf), "though I tried Shade last week and it gave me nightmares." 	
			inky says, "yeah, nice work, guys" 	
			dhakajack says, "tnx" 	
			Touchy says, "I missed half of it but the other half was fun." 	
			DavidW says, "Twas fun." 	
			Jacqueline says, "What was that TV series with the lizardme- AH RIGHT... V" 	
			Benjor exclaims, "You guys are great testers!" 	
			Touchy says, "Though I kind of missed the bigger half. *snkr*" 	
			Roger says, "Yep; your win was well-deserved." 	
			Limax says, "Did we hit all of them. I missed the flare one" 	
			Benjor hears zarf's game was amazing 	
			Touchy asks (of Roger), "What did it win?" 	
			Roger says, "Flare/flair was an interior-decorating riff." 	
			dhakajack exclaims, "Thanks for running this on CF -- Looking forward to seeing everyone that can make it to PAX -- cheers!" 	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
You Are a Chef! by Dan Shiovitz and
Janitor by Peter Seebach and Kevin Lynn
As played on ifMUD on March 20, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of two games. The first, You Are a Chef!, was written by Dan Shiovitz as part of Speed-IF 8 in 2000, and it was nominated for the Best Writing Xyzzy that year. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

The second game, Janitor, was written by Peter Seebach and Kevin Lynn. Janitor was originally released as part of the 2002 Interactive Fiction Competition, where it took fifth place. It went on to be nominated for a Xyzzy in the category of Best Individual PC. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki, and you can jump straight to that part of the transcript by clicking here.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
ToyShop & Floyditorium
		
#ClubFloyd Discussion
	
			
	 		
	DavidW says, "well, there's no official clubfloyd this weekend, since Jacq and several others are at PAX East." 	
			Touchy says, "I know everybody is at PAX and that Jacq is on duty suppresing the masses..." 	
			Touchy says, "We could still play though" 	
			Gerynar asks, "which game did you have in mind?" 	
			Gerynar hopes it's not Savoir Faire 	
			Touchy says, "I don't know." 	
			Touchy says, "haha" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "come on that was fun!" 	
			Gerynar says, "yes" 	
			Touchy says, "Well, hm..." 	
	JayBot arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		DavidW says, "I wrote a walkthrough for Savoir-Faire. I kinda know it reasonably well." 	
			Touchy says (to DavidW), "I remember that you could barely hold back the hints..." 	
	Touchy arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		JayBot says, "I'm just Jaybird's alternate, being used for logging purposes." 	
			DavidW asks (of Touchy), "I'm occassionally a bad boy, yes. Spank me?" 	
			Touchy says, "I'm afraid you might like it." 	
			Gerynar says, "#tmi" 	
			JayBot says, "That is, I want my primary session in the lounge so I can keep up with PAX goings on and whatnot. So I have JayBot logging #clubfloyd and the toyshop in case something interesting happens I want to see later." 	
			Touchy asks, "Well..ideas anybody?" 	
			Touchy says, "I haven't played any of the jayiscomp.." 	
			DavidW asks (of Touchy), "You realize you'll be limited to the games already on Floyd?" 	
			Touchy says, "Well, it's not a problem for me because I haven't played most of them." 	
			Touchy says, "So maybe somebody else should pick..." 	
			Gerynar says, "same here" 	
			DavidW says, "well, I'm just pointing it out because if you're thinking of jayiscomp games, you're likely going to be disappointed when you find they're not on Floyd." 	
			Touchy says, "Yes, I hadn't thought of that." 	
			Touchy says, "How about "you are a chef"" 	
			Gerynar says, "I hear that's an odd game" 	
			Touchy says, "apparently a classic with references in savoir faire..." 	
			Touchy says, "Anyway..just a suggestion..the first name that popped out that I actually know and haven't played." 	
			Gerynar says, "brb ... need to refill my coffee" 	
			DavidW says, "You are a chef is a nice small game. You'll like it." 	
	DavidW arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		Touchy says, "yay" 	
			Gerynar says, "let's play it then" 	
			Touchy says, "sweet" 	
			Touchy says, "so...can anybody use floyd? hehe" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "load chef" 		
	Floyd says (to Gerynar), "Floyd doesn't know that game." 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "list y" 		
	Floyd says (to Gerynar), "yagwad: (unsorted)" 		
	Floyd says (to Gerynar), "yomomma: (unsorted)" 		
	Floyd says (to Gerynar), "youareachef: (unsorted)" 		
	Floyd says (to Gerynar), "youretoast: (unsorted)" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "load youareachef" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd | tadsr - A text-only TADS 2.5.10 Interpreter.
Floyd | Copyright (c) 1993, 2006 by Michael J. Roberts.
Floyd |
Floyd | HELLO CHEF!!!!!1 You must make FOOD!
Floyd | You have a list!  First to food wins!
Floyd |
Floyd | You are a Chef!
Floyd | by Dan Shiovitz
Floyd | Developed with TADS, the Text Adventure Development System.
Floyd | Outside SHOP
Floyd |    Hello Cook!!!  You are outside a SHOP.  You can go north-east or
Floyd | east.  The SHOP is here.  An exit leads south.  Also there is a POT
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x pot" 		
	

Floyd | This is the pot!!  In which to put your items!  There's nothing in the
Floyd | SOUP pot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a list.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x soup" 		
	

Floyd | This is the pot!!  In which to put your items!  There's nothing in the
Floyd | SOUP pot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x list" 		
	

Floyd | Hello Chef!!  You must find items to put in the pot!  This will enable
Floyd | the food to be properly made:  attention!
Floyd |
Floyd | The food requires the following ingredients:  potato, monkey, octopus,
Floyd | cabbage, paperclips, tomato.  Later the MYSTERY INGREDIENT will be
Floyd | delivered!You hear squidge from northeast!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			Gerynar says, "um...yeah...I don't usually like paperclips in my monkey-octopus soup" 	
			DavidW says, "This game was nominated for an XYZZY, btw." 	
			JayBot says, "Um, okay. This logging is interfering with my main mudding, for reasons too complicated to explain. Anyone else logging? If so, I'll quit;" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm not logging." 	
			DavidW says, "This isn't a clubfloyd event." 	
			JayBot says, "Right." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Outside SHOP
Floyd |    Hello Cook!!!  You are outside a SHOP.  You can go north-east or
Floyd | east.  The SHOP is here.  An exit leads south.  Also there is a POT
Floyd | here.
Floyd | An apple falls from the sky!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "yeah...it's a ... um ... a clubgerytouch event" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x shop" 		
	

Floyd | The SHOP is known as 'End of Days'.  It is however entitled 'A Freak
Floyd | Accident leaves Seattle Pantsless' due to a strange experience in
Floyd | aught-six.You hear potato from northeast!
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear squish from northeast!
Floyd |
Floyd | Monkey falls from the sky!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JayBot says, "I'm using TF, and have a trigger/gag/something set up to keep me from hearing 'Floyd' with every line. But even whe ifMUD is active, it says '%trigger in world unnamed1'" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take monkey" 		
	

Floyd | Chef, you cannot take the MONKEY without the BANANA!!
Floyd | You hear clink from south!
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear clunk from south!
Floyd |
Floyd | Lost sock falls from the sky!
Floyd |
Floyd | Magnet falls from the sky!
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear cackle from south!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "I say we go ne or s to investigate" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take magnet" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "That must be the Blair Witch." 	
			Touchy says, "ok hit it" 	
			Touchy says, "I just thought magnet...paperclip..you know" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Lot of Parking
Floyd |    Hello Cook!!!  There is a LOT of PARKING here because this is a
Floyd | PARKING LOT. Ha ha!  A joke!  You are permitted by the cars to go only
Floyd | northwards.
Floyd |    You see a fork, a tongs, and the Blair Witch here.
Floyd | Salmon falls from the sky!
Floyd |
Floyd | Chocolate falls from the sky!
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear fwish from north!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "makes sense" 	
			Gerynar says, "I'm guessing this game really doesn't make sense" 	
	JayBot leaves this place. 		
	* JayBot has disconnected. 		Touchy asks, "I forgot what we need..do we want choclate? Do we just grab everything?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x list" 		
	

Floyd | Hello Chef!!  You must find items to put in the pot!  This will enable
Floyd | the food to be properly made:  attention!
Floyd |
Floyd | The food requires the following ingredients:  potato, monkey, octopus,
Floyd | cabbage, paperclips, tomato.  Later the MYSTERY INGREDIENT will be
Floyd | delivered!Loaf of bread falls from the sky!
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear tinkle-tinkle from north!
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear blorsh from north!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take bread" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.  You hear plop from north!
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear husk from north!
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear thud from north!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Outside SHOP
Floyd |    You see a an apple, a monkey, a lost sock, a pepper, a corn, and a
Floyd | cabbage here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take cabbage" 		
	

Floyd | Chef, you cannot take the CABBAGE without the PEPPER!!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take pepper" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take cabbage" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "erh..what's the reasoning behind this?" 	
			Gerynar says, "I don't think there is any reason" 	
			DavidW says, "Chef! Stop asking QUESTIONS and make FOOD!" 	
			Gerynar says, "snrk" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Outside SHOP
Floyd |    Hello Cook!!!  You are outside a SHOP.  You can go north-east or
Floyd | east.  The SHOP is here.  An exit leads south.  Also there is a POT
Floyd | here.
Floyd |    You see a an apple, a monkey, a lost sock, and a corn here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "sorry, didn't noticed we had moved again" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a list, a magnet, a loaf of bread, a pepper, and a cabbage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "sorry was me" 	
			Gerynar says, "quite alright" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "put cabbage in the pot" 		
	

Floyd | Good work Chef!!!  But you must find more!!  Ingrredients!!!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Outside SHOP
Floyd |    Hello Cook!!!  You are outside a SHOP.  You can go north-east or
Floyd | east.  The SHOP is here.  An exit leads south.  Also there is a POT
Floyd | here.
Floyd |    You see a an apple, a monkey, a lost sock, and a corn here.  The
Floyd | SOUP pot seems to contain a cabbage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "soo..ne?" 	
			Gerynar says, "I was getting ready to say so" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | 23rd and Lincoln
Floyd |    Hello Cook!!!  This is the corner.  There is a 23rd here.  Also a
Floyd | Lincoln.  You can go south-west.
Floyd |    You see a giant octopus, a potato, a bruised tomato, a paperclips,
Floyd | a yogurt, and a banana here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get all" 		
	

Floyd | giant octopus:  Chef, you cannot take the GIANT OCTOPUS without the
Floyd | TONGS!!
Floyd | potato:  Taken.
Floyd | bruised tomato:  Taken.
Floyd | paperclips:  Taken.
Floyd | yogurt:  Taken.
Floyd | banana:  Chef, you cannot take the BANANA without the CORN!!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Chef, you so CRAZY!" 	
			Touchy says, "haha" 	
			Gerynar says, "I say that we should probably pool some money so inky can see a psychologist" 	
			Touchy says, "stupid us" 	
			Touchy says, "alright getting the damn corn" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | 23rd and Lincoln
Floyd |    Hello Cook!!!  This is the corner.  There is a 23rd here.  Also a
Floyd | Lincoln.  You can go south-west.
Floyd |    You see a giant octopus and a banana here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Outside SHOP
Floyd |    You see a an apple, a monkey, a lost sock, and a corn here.  The
Floyd | SOUP pot seems to contain a cabbage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take curn" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "curn".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "take corn" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "tuke thu dumn curn" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "tuke".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "xyzzy".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You look about the same as always.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "plugh" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "plugh".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | 23rd and Lincoln
Floyd |    You see a giant octopus and a banana here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take banana" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take octopus" 		
	

Floyd | Chef, you cannot take the GIANT OCTOPUS without the TONGS!!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Outside SHOP
Floyd |    You see a an apple, a monkey, and a lost sock here.  The SOUP pot
Floyd | seems to contain a cabbage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a list, a magnet, a loaf of bread, a pepper, a potato, a
Floyd | bruised tomato, a paperclips, a yogurt, a corn, and a banana.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get monkey" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put tomato in pot" 		
	

Floyd | Good work Chef!!!  But you must find more!!  Ingrredients!!!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put monkey in pot" 		
	

Floyd | Good work Chef!!!  But you must find more!!  Ingrredients!!!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "put paperclips in pot" 		
	

Floyd | Good work Chef!!!  But you must find more!!  Ingrredients!!!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "list" 		
	

Floyd | There's no verb in that sentence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x list" 		
	

Floyd | Hello Chef!!  You must find items to put in the pot!  This will enable
Floyd | the food to be properly made:  attention!
Floyd |
Floyd | The food requires the following ingredients:  potato, monkey, octopus,
Floyd | cabbage, paperclips, tomato.  Later the MYSTERY INGREDIENT will be
Floyd | delivered!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put potato in pot" 		
	

Floyd | Good work Chef!!!  But you must find more!!  Ingrredients!!!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x pot" 		
	

Floyd | This is the pot!!  In which to put your items!  In the SOUP pot you
Floyd | see a cabbage, a bruised tomato, a monkey, a paperclips, and a potato.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "all we need is some octopus" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "enter shop" 		
	

Floyd | The SHOP isn't important.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "so, we need to find the tongs" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "so".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "ilac" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Outside SHOP
Floyd |    Hello Cook!!!  You are outside a SHOP.  You can go north-east or
Floyd | east.  The SHOP is here.  An exit leads south.  Also there is a POT
Floyd | here.
Floyd |    You see a an apple and a lost sock here.  The SOUP pot seems to
Floyd | contain a cabbage, a bruised tomato, a monkey, a paperclips, and a
Floyd | potato.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Lot of Parking
Floyd |    You see a fork, a tongs, the Blair Witch, a salmon, and a chocolate
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "There's only 3 locations, iirc." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get tongs" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "stupid blair witch" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Outside SHOP
Floyd |    You see a an apple and a lost sock here.  The SOUP pot seems to
Floyd | contain a cabbage, a bruised tomato, a monkey, a paperclips, and a
Floyd | potato.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | 23rd and Lincoln
Floyd |    You see a giant octopus here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get octopus" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Outside SHOP
Floyd |    You see a an apple and a lost sock here.  The SOUP pot seems to
Floyd | contain a cabbage, a bruised tomato, a monkey, a paperclips, and a
Floyd | potato.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "put octopus in pot" 		
	

Floyd | Good work Chef!!!  But you must find more!!  Ingrredients!!!
Floyd | A funny clown runs out of the room!A funny clown runs into the room!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy is suspicious 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take clown" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any clown here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "seems a bit easy" 	
			Touchy says, "We lack the magic ingrrrredient." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Outside SHOP
Floyd |    Hello Cook!!!  You are outside a SHOP.  You can go north-east or
Floyd | east.  The SHOP is here.  An exit leads south.  Also there is a POT
Floyd | here.
Floyd |    You see a an apple and a lost sock here.  The SOUP pot seems to
Floyd | contain a cabbage, a bruised tomato, a monkey, a paperclips, a potato,
Floyd | and a giant octopus.
Floyd | A funny clown runs out of the room!Iron safe falls from the sky!
Floyd | It lands on top of clown and breaks open!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x safe" 		
	

Floyd | In the iron safe you see a MYSTERY INGREDIENT.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "haha" 	
			DavidW says, "USA! USA! USA!" 	
			Touchy says, "stupid clown" 	
			Touchy says, "had it coming" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take mystery ingredient" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x mystery ingredient" 		
	

Floyd | I cannot tell you!  It is a mystery!!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "heh" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put mystery ingredient in pot" 		
	

Floyd | You have completed the soup!!  You retired with the FOOD in triumph!!
Floyd | Congratulations Chef!!!
Floyd |
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x food" 		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		Touchy says, "I feel like we missed something." 	
			Touchy asks, "I mean this was fun, and a tad crazy...but is that all?" 	
			DavidW says, "no, that was pretty much it." 	
			Touchy asks (of DavidW), "Really?" 	
			Gerynar says, "according to ifdb, it was a speed-if game" 	
			Touchy says, "Ah ok" 	
			Touchy says, "That makes sense." 	
			Gerynar says, "no it doesn't" 	
			Touchy says, "I don't get the xyzzy nomination though.." 	
			DavidW says, "But it caught people's fancy. Lodged in people's heads." 	
			DavidW says, "Tomorrow you'll say 'You hear a thud from northeast!' without knowing why." 	
			Gerynar says, "heh" 	
			Gerynar asks, "how about another?" 	
			Touchy asks, "I'm in favor. Any ideas?" 	
			Touchy says, "I should do some shopping at some point though..." 	
			Touchy says, "OK. I'll be back soon." 	
			Gerynar says, "k" 	
			Gerynar says, "I shall return shortly as well" 	
	Gerynar wanders off in search of next week's winning lottery numbers. 		
	* Gerynar has disconnected. 		
	DavidW has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Jota asks, "Is CF happening today of all days?" 	
			Gerynar says, "not officially" 	
			DavidW says, "No, but Touchy still wants to play *something*." 	
			Gerynar says, "Touchy and I were playing, he'll be back shortly" 	
			DavidW says, "So this ought to be on #floyd, but you know how these kids are." 	
			Touchy says, "Sorry guys, that took forever." 	
			Touchy asks (of DavidW), "How about I drop some names from the list and you give an estimation of the length?" 	
			DavidW says, "um, okay" 	
	DavidW arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		Touchy says, "cool" 	
	Gerynar arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		Touchy asks, "janitor?" 	
			Touchy says, "of course this is the floydname so..." 	
			DavidW asks, "hm. Three hours?" 	
			DavidW says, "You'd need to make maps." 	
			Touchy says, "I like maps." 	
			Gerynar says, "that means I'll have to find some paper" 	
			Touchy says, "Gerynar How about it? We don't have to finish today. (At least I wouldn't mind.)" 	
			Gerynar says, "sounds good" 	
			DavidW says, "It's rather puzzly, btw." 	
			Touchy says, "Puzzly is good." 	
			Gerynar says, "I need to practice puzzles, because I'm generally quite sucky when it comes to puzzles" 	
			DavidW says, "And there's a nude pin-up girl in ASCII art, if that's an issue." 	
			DavidW asks, "So, you're going to try Janitor?" 	
			Touchy says, "Sure, why not. Reminds me of my space quest days." 	
			Touchy asks, "Well?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "load janitor" 		
	

Floyd | > quit
Floyd |
Floyd | ... the whistle blows, and it's the end of another day at the
Floyd | Flavorplex Text Adventure Company. The end, that is, for everyone but
Floyd | you. You're the new janitor, and it's your first day on the job.

		Gerynar says, "ah" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Janitor
Floyd | It's a living.
Floyd | Copyright 2002 Peter Seebach / Kevin Lynn
Floyd |
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 020927 / Inform v6.21 Library 6/10
Floyd |
Floyd | The Break Room
Floyd | You are in the company break room, complete with the employee fridge,
Floyd | where you could store your lunch, if you had a lunch. Access corridors
Floyd | lead north, south, east, and west. Your supply closet is to the
Floyd | northwest, and the receptionist's office is to the northeast. Next to
Floyd | the safety and motivational posters, a pin-up calendar adorns the
Floyd | dingy wall, currently displaying Ms. July.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hahaha" 	
			Touchy says, "neat" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "examine calendar" 		
	

Floyd | It's a traditional pin-up calendar, the sort that decorates breakrooms
Floyd | everywhere, roughly two years old. It is currently displaying Ms.
Floyd | July, a certain Ms. Veronica Ashcroft. She was quite the looker in her
Floyd | time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Veronica Ashcroft was from Suspect, I believe." 	
			Touchy starts a list with games for another time. 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x veronica" 		
	

Floyd | It's a traditional pin-up calendar, the sort that decorates breakrooms
Floyd | everywhere, roughly two years old. It is currently displaying Ms.
Floyd | July, a certain Ms. Veronica Ashcroft. She was quite the looker in her
Floyd | time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x posters" 		
	

Floyd | You would have to name a specific poster; try "safety" or
Floyd | "motivational".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x safety" 		
	

Floyd | The safety poster explains that the game world is completely safe, and
Floyd | that there are no dangerous things present when mimesis is disrupted.
Floyd | It describes the procedure for filing a complaint should you find a
Floyd | way to die.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "heh" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x motivational" 		
	

Floyd | The motivational poster details the core rules on which all text
Floyd | adventures are founded. You have been instructed to read them all
Floyd | every day; perhaps this would be a good time. Just look at "rule 1"
Floyd | through "rule 10".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "rule 1" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x rule 1" 		
	

Floyd | 1.  You do not talk about janitor club.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "heh" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x rule 2" 		
	

Floyd | 2.  This is not a game. This is a world.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x rule 3" 		
	

Floyd | 3.  The treasures are always real.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x rule 4" 		
	

Floyd | 4.  No lethal traps without clear warning.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x rule 5" 		
	

Floyd | 5.  You do not need to save and restore to win the game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x rule 6" 		
	

Floyd | 6.  There's more to theatre than repetition.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x rule 7" 		
	

Floyd | 7.  There's more to theatre than repetition.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hahaha" 	
			Gerynar says, "x rule 8" 	
			Gerynar says, "notes that ; and f are two different keys" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x rule 8" 		
	

Floyd | 8.  But not much.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x rule 9" 		
	

Floyd | 9.  Every room has a purpose.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x rule 10" 		
	

Floyd | 10.  Every puzzle has a reason to be there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. Maybe this'll be longer than 3 hours." 	
			DavidW says, "I forgot that there's a bit of flavortext." 	
			Touchy says, "I don't mind.." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Break Room
Floyd | You are in the company break room, complete with the employee fridge,
Floyd | where you could store your lunch, if you had a lunch. Access corridors
Floyd | lead north, south, east, and west. Your supply closet is to the
Floyd | northwest, and the receptionist's office is to the northeast. Next to
Floyd | the safety and motivational posters, a pin-up calendar adorns the
Floyd | dingy wall, currently displaying Ms. July.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x fridge" 		
	

Floyd | It's a large, white fridge, of the sort that decorates breakrooms
Floyd | everywhere. It makes an odd buzzing sound when it's running, and the
Floyd | temperature inside ranges from below the freezing point of water to
Floyd | just warm enough to completely melt butter. Optimistically, you assume
Floyd | that it lacks energy star certification only because it predates the
Floyd | time when energy conservation was understood to be an issue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open fridge" 		
	

Floyd | Almost before the door opens, a dingy light comes on, illuminating the
Floyd | insides of the fridge.
Floyd |
Floyd | You open the refrigerator, revealing some tin cans, a sack and a
Floyd | plastic tub.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x cans" 		
	

Floyd | It's a large stack of tin cans, each labeled "That Looks More Like Hot
Floyd | Air Balloon Fuel Than Butter".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hm" 	
			Touchy says, "[reference needed]" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x sack" 		
	

Floyd | An elongated brown sack, smelling of hot peppers. It came from a
Floyd | restaurant called the Heisenberg Cafe, whose slogan is "You Only Know
Floyd | What You Ordered Until It Gets There".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "There's a brand of margarine called I Can't Believe That's Not Butter." 	
			Touchy says, "ah" 	
			DavidW says, "And there were a lot of commercials for it when I was a kid." 	
			DavidW says, "or wait. The brand was Parkay, and that was their slogan." 	
			DavidW says, "There were lots of parodies on the name too." 	
			DavidW says, "well, parodies of the slogan" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x look in sack" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x open sack" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take sack" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open sack" 		
	

Floyd | You open the sack, revealing a lunch and a clove of garlic.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Zork I, there." 	
			Touchy asks, "huh?" 	
			DavidW says, "If it's the same lunch, it ought to be a hot pepper sandwich." 	
			Touchy says, "oh" 	
			DavidW says, "That sack, lunch, garlic are all from Zork I." 	
			Touchy says, "Haven't played Zork. Still working on Adventure. Which has some pretty nasty puzzles." 	
			DavidW says, "There's a LOT of backreferences in this game." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Break Room
Floyd | You are in the company break room, complete with the employee fridge,
Floyd | where you could store your lunch, if you had a lunch. Access corridors
Floyd | lead north, south, east, and west. Your supply closet is to the
Floyd | northwest, and the receptionist's office is to the northeast. Next to
Floyd | the safety and motivational posters, a pin-up calendar adorns the
Floyd | dingy wall, currently displaying Ms. July.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "read july" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to read in?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "read calendar" 		
	

Floyd | It's a traditional pin-up calendar, the sort that decorates breakrooms
Floyd | everywhere, roughly two years old. It is currently displaying Ms.
Floyd | July, a certain Ms. Veronica Ashcroft. She was quite the looker in her
Floyd | time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks (of DavidW), "So..was that a joke about ascii art?" 	
			DavidW says, "No." 	
			Touchy asks, "But not here?" 	
			DavidW says, "sigh. It is here. But not in July." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take calendar" 		
	

Floyd | It's not yours, and anyway, the breakroom needs it more than you do.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x calendar" 		
	

Floyd | It's a traditional pin-up calendar, the sort that decorates breakrooms
Floyd | everywhere, roughly two years old. It is currently displaying Ms.
Floyd | July, a certain Ms. Veronica Ashcroft. She was quite the looker in her
Floyd | time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "flip calendar" 		
	

Floyd | You flip ahead to August, revealing one Iris.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x iris" 		
	

Floyd | It's a traditional pin-up calendar, the sort that decorates breakrooms
Floyd | everywhere, roughly two years old. It is currently displaying Ms.
Floyd | August, a certain Iris. She was quite the looker in her time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Iris is a robot from Suspended." 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "flip calendar" 		
	

Floyd | You flip ahead to September, revealing one Auda.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x auda" 		
	

Floyd | It's a traditional pin-up calendar, the sort that decorates breakrooms
Floyd | everywhere, roughly two years old. It is currently displaying Ms.
Floyd | September, a certain Auda. She was quite the looker in her time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "look at auda" 		
	

Floyd | It's a traditional pin-up calendar, the sort that decorates breakrooms
Floyd | everywhere, roughly two years old. It is currently displaying Ms.
Floyd | September, a certain Auda. She was quite the looker in her time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "flip calendar" 		
	

Floyd | You flip ahead to October, revealing one Governor Elaine Marley.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Auda is also from Suspended, but I'd say she was a listener." 	
			Touchy says, "Well, her I know.." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x elaine" 		
	

Floyd | It's a traditional pin-up calendar, the sort that decorates breakrooms
Floyd | everywhere, roughly two years old. It is currently displaying Ms.
Floyd | October, a certain Governor Elaine Marley. She was quite the looker in
Floyd | her time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "flip calendar" 		
	

Floyd | You flip ahead to November, revealing one Tamara Lynd.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x tamara" 		
	

Floyd | It's a traditional pin-up calendar, the sort that decorates breakrooms
Floyd | everywhere, roughly two years old. It is currently displaying Ms.
Floyd | November, a certain Tamara Lynd. She was quite the looker in her time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "flip calendar" 		
	

Floyd | You flip ahead to December, revealing one Meriday Beth Komor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x beth" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x meriday" 		
	

Floyd | It's a traditional pin-up calendar, the sort that decorates breakrooms
Floyd | everywhere, roughly two years old. It is currently displaying Ms.
Floyd | December, a certain Meriday Beth Komor.
Floyd |
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Floyd |
Floyd |                     "Meriday in the Morning"
Floyd |               Copyright 1992-2002 by Mike Jittlov
Floyd |                         (& Meriday too!)
Floyd |
Floyd | (Copyright 1992-2002 Mike Jittlov and Meriday Beth Komor, used by kind
Floyd | permission)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "haha" 	
			Touchy says, "complete with earring" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | You can't leave the fridge open! It would waste energy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hrhr" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "close fridge" 		
	

Floyd | As the door closes, the light goes out. Or does it?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Supply Closet
Floyd | If a man's home is his castle, then a janitor's supply closet is his
Floyd | outhouse. It's dingy and dirty, uncomfortable, and smelly, but you
Floyd | would be pretty uncomfortable if you couldn't come here occasionally.
Floyd | To the southeast is a room which, in the same metaphor, might be
Floyd | considered your dungeon.
Floyd |
Floyd | Proud and unbent, the mop stands in the corner; it calls to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a cannister of orange smoke, some spare light bulbs,
Floyd | some dirty magazines and a bucket of dirty water (which is empty)
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hahaha" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take all" 		
	

Floyd | mop: Taken.
Floyd | cannister of orange smoke: The cannister of orange smoke was depleted
Floyd | during a fierce debate about the ownership of certain lunchy
Floyd | comestibles, and is of no interest.
Floyd | spare light bulbs: You take the top bulb off the stack.
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd | dirty magazines: Taken.
Floyd | bucket of dirty water: Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x magazines" 		
	

Floyd | The dirty magazines appear to be wholly interchangeable, and
Floyd | furthermore stuck together.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x bucket" 		
	

Floyd | The bucket contains some dingy grey water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x water" 		
	

Floyd | The bucket contains some dingy grey water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "empty not empty empty not empty" 	
			Touchy says, "I don't get the orange smoke joke" 	
			DavidW says, "Orange smoke appeared in Enchanter? And Sorcerer, I think." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Break Room
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Break Room
Floyd | You are in the company break room, complete with the employee fridge,
Floyd | where you could store your lunch, if you had a lunch. Access corridors
Floyd | lead north, south, east, and west. Your supply closet is to the
Floyd | northwest, and the receptionist's office is to the northeast. Next to
Floyd | the safety and motivational posters, a pin-up calendar adorns the
Floyd | dingy wall, currently displaying Ms. December.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "So many entries for the new list.." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "flip calendar" 		
	

Floyd | You flip the calendar back to January, revealing one Tiffany.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x tiffany" 		
	

Floyd | It's a traditional pin-up calendar, the sort that decorates breakrooms
Floyd | everywhere, roughly two years old. It is currently displaying Ms.
Floyd | January, a certain Tiffany. She was quite the looker in her time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Tiffany would be from Leather Goddesses of Phobos, I think." 	
			Touchy says, "hehe I still love that title" 	
			Gerynar asks, "so, where to next?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Did you see the sequel title?" 	
			Touchy asks, "Was it the same with guys or something?" 	
			DavidW says, "Leather Goddesses of Phobos 2: Gas Pump Girl Meet the Pulsating Inconvenience from Planet X" 	
			DavidW says, "er Girls" 	
			DavidW says, "Shame the game itself was kinda sucky." 	
			DavidW says, "LGoP2, I mean" 	
			Touchy says, "too long to write down" 	
			Touchy says, "still goes on the list" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Receptionist's Office
Floyd | This office is an interesting combination between Art Deco and the
Floyd | fads of the 80's. At least all the earth tones were taken out during
Floyd | the last remodeling. The vast cherrywood doors to the north lead to

		DavidW says, "These are mostly Infocom games. You're not likely to find them." 	
	

Floyd | your boss's office; they are illuminated by lamps which were probably
Floyd | tasteful at least briefly during the 70's. The smell of stale coffee
Floyd | comes from the southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The receptionist, Eva, is sitting at a sterile white desk, typing on a
Floyd | computer probably five years older than the desk.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I already have them. I started an Planetfall but haven't gotten very far." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x eva" 		
	

Floyd | Eva, your boss's secretary, is a tough, no-nonsense sort of woman with
Floyd | two-inch fingernails. She is thin almost to the point of being bony.
Floyd | You have no idea how she types, although she apparently types all the
Floyd | correspondence for the office. She has a great affection for gaudy and
Floyd | showy objects; she probably likes black velvet paintings and plush
Floyd | animals, too.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Eva is from ... oh, that Day of the Dead game, what's it called..." 	
			DavidW says, "Grim Fandango." 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Oh, right!" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Orale!" 	
			Touchy says, "I got stuck to the point of looking at the walkthrough twice in that game." 	
			Touchy says, "And the controls were a bit annoying." 	
			Touchy says, "But I still loved it." 	
			DavidW says, "I didn't need a walkthrough, but I agree with annoying controls and loving it." 	
			Touchy says, "Well, the first time I got stuck I was just being thick. Didn't know what to do with that "number 22 lengua" card." 	
			Touchy says, "The second time I can't quite remember...had somethin to do with those dead parrots I believe." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x desk" 		
	

Floyd | It's formed from a "space age" plastic, which is to say, it's probably
Floyd | particle board with vinyl covering. It's not very interesting.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x computer" 		
	

Floyd | It's a very old computer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "eva, hello" 		
	

Floyd | "Excuse me?" Eva looks up from her typing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "eva, how are you?" 		
	

Floyd | "Excuse me?" Eva looks up from her typing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "ask eva about computer" 		
	

Floyd | "I just don't get your weird janitor humor."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask eva about job" 		
	

Floyd | "Hey, honey. Still toiling away? Don't worry if it takes a while to
Floyd | get oriented. I just have to finish up this web page update before I
Floyd | head home. It's a real bummer you can't get the normal on-the-job
Floyd | training; the last guy went crazy, or something. He was always talking
Floyd | to his mop. You look like a smart kid; you'll figure it out."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "(thought I'd cut to the chase)" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x mop" 		
	

Floyd | A beautiful mop, this is equipped with all the extra features,
Floyd | including the mimesis disruptor, and some kind of arrangement of
Floyd | perpetually damp yarn whose function is not apparent. The
Floyd | mimesis-disruption field is currently disengaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Also, you haven't looked at your mop, have you?" 	
			DavidW says, "oh now you have" 	
			Touchy says, "mimesis" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x mop" 		
	

Floyd | A beautiful mop, this is equipped with all the extra features,
Floyd | including the mimesis disruptor, and some kind of arrangement of
Floyd | perpetually damp yarn whose function is not apparent. The
Floyd | mimesis-disruption field is currently disengaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Where's my dictionary..." 	
			DavidW says, "Oh dear, mimesis is kinda like *the* word to know." 	
			Touchy asks, "orly?" 	
			DavidW says, "[LINK]" 	
			Touchy says, "oh..I see" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn on mop" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Basically, how real something seems to be." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Receptionist's Office
Floyd | This office is an interesting combination between Art Deco and the
Floyd | fads of the 80's. At least all the earth tones were taken out during
Floyd | the last remodeling. The vast cherrywood doors to the north lead to
Floyd | your boss's office; they are illuminated by lamps which were probably
Floyd | tasteful at least briefly during the 70's. The smell of stale coffee
Floyd | comes from the southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The receptionist, Eva, is sitting at a sterile white desk, typing on a
Floyd | computer probably five years older than the desk.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask eva about boss" 		
	

Floyd | "He already left for the day; he blew out of here about a minute after
Floyd | the whistle blew."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Eva stops you. "You can't go in there!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask eva why" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to ask Eva.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Not yet, anyway." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Break Room
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | Janitor is now in its "verbose" mode, which always gives long
Floyd | descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "so, which direction now?" 	
			Touchy says, "Pick any..." 	
			Gerynar has more room for southernly directions on his paper 	
			DavidW says, "well, I hope you're mapping. But there's stuff N, S, E, and W." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S1, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the north, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | east and west.
Floyd | Access door S1E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S1W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "OK, i'm mapping too" 	
			Touchy says, "Found a double sized sheed so I can't resist" 	
			DavidW says, "I also hope you have TWO sheets of paper." 	
			Gerynar says, "I have a whole notebook of graph paper" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S2
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S2, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | The fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly
Floyd | illuminating the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door S2E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S2W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm just saying, you'll end up making two competely different maps of this place." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S3, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the south, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door S3E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S3W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "because of the mimsys field thingy?" 	
			DavidW says, "hm, yes" 	
			DavidW says, "I should shut up soon." 	
			Touchy says, "hm" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x mop" 		
	

Floyd | A beautiful mop, this is equipped with all the extra features,
Floyd | including the mimesis disruptor, and some kind of arrangement of
Floyd | perpetually damp yarn whose function is not apparent. The
Floyd | mimesis-disruption field is currently engaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn mop off" 		
	

Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S3, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the south, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door S3E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S3W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I think we're still not in the part of the facility where the fake adventuring is going on." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | There's no other side to this door right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "whoa" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "look through door" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, janitor's door S3E or janitor's door S3W?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s3e" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "You may need to turn the mop off first." 	
			Gerynar says, "we did ... i think" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x mop" 		
	

Floyd | A beautiful mop, this is equipped with all the extra features,
Floyd | including the mimesis disruptor, and some kind of arrangement of
Floyd | perpetually damp yarn whose function is not apparent. The
Floyd | mimesis-disruption field is currently disengaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "yeah" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x mop" 		
	

Floyd | A beautiful mop, this is equipped with all the extra features,
Floyd | including the mimesis disruptor, and some kind of arrangement of
Floyd | perpetually damp yarn whose function is not apparent. The
Floyd | mimesis-disruption field is currently disengaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bucket" 		
	

Floyd | The bucket contains some dingy grey water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "put mop in bucket" 		
	

Floyd | It wouldn't fit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh, then on, I guess." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor N3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor N3, which leads north and south from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the north, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door N3E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door N3W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "close n3e door" 		
	

Floyd | You close janitor's door N3E.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "may I?" 	
			Touchy says, "I wonder what that means" 	
			Gerynar says, "sure" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn mop on" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bucket" 		
	

Floyd | The bucket contains some dingy tinsel, apparently intended to give the
Floyd | illusion of dirty water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "heh" 	
			DavidW says, "Now the doors should work." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "open n3e" 		
	

Floyd | You open janitor's door N3E.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "So we had to look at the water first?" 	
			DavidW says, "When there's mimesis, the dungeon is "real". When the mop is on, and thus the mimesis is disrupted, the dungeon is just a bunch of rooms." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor N3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor N3, which leads north and south from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the north, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door N3E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door N3W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "No, you didn't. I was illustrating a point." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Tnemesab
Floyd | This cozy basement has beautiful wood-panel walls. Above you is the
Floyd | living room, and a doorway is to the west. A heavy iron ladder hangs
Floyd | down from the ceiling.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N3E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The bucket is just one of MANY things that change." 	
			Touchy says, "It seemed logical I'm just confused why it didn't with that other room" 	
			DavidW asks, "Which other room?" 	
			Touchy asks, "The one Gerynar just tried to enter?" 	
			DavidW says, "Because the mop was off." 	
			DavidW says, "Dungeons don't have exits to office buildings when they're real." 	
			Touchy says, "aah" 	
			Touchy says, "duh" 	
			Touchy says, "stupid us" 	
			DavidW says, "It takes a bit of getting used to." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Tnemesab
Floyd | This cozy basement has beautiful wood-panel walls. Above you is the
Floyd | living room, and a doorway is to the west. A heavy iron ladder hangs
Floyd | down from the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x ladder" 		
	

Floyd | It's a wrought-iron ladder, firmly attached to the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "And see, the access door is now gone." 	
			Touchy says, "yep" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Drib
Floyd | This bare stone room contains a couple of large rocks, one covered
Floyd | with little fragments of broken clockwork. A passageway leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x fragments" 		
	

Floyd | It's a pile of small broken bits of clockwork on one of the rocks.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 100 out of a possible 100, in 89 turns, earning
Floyd | you the title of Qualified Adventurer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Tnemesab
Floyd | This cozy basement has beautiful wood-panel walls. Above you is the
Floyd | living room, and a doorway is to the west. A heavy iron ladder hangs
Floyd | down from the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to climb the trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x ladder" 		
	

Floyd | It's a wrought-iron ladder, firmly attached to the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | It's a beautiful oak trap door, with fine brass fittings, which is
Floyd | currently closed.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | You can't budge it; it seems to be mechanically driven.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "climb ladder" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to climb the trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Remember, you're a janitor, not an adventurer." 	
			Touchy says, "pfzsk" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn on mop" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "clean ladder" 		
	

Floyd | You swish the mop around a little, but your heart's not in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | You can't budge it; it seems to be mechanically driven.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | It's a beautiful oak trap door, with fine brass fittings, which is
Floyd | currently closed.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Tnemesab
Floyd | This cozy basement has beautiful wood-panel walls. Above you is the
Floyd | living room, and a doorway is to the west. A heavy iron ladder hangs
Floyd | down from the ceiling.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N3E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor N3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor N3, which leads north and south from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the north, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door N3E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door N3W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "wait...n3e leads west?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Tnemesab
Floyd | This cozy basement has beautiful wood-panel walls. Above you is the
Floyd | living room, and a doorway is to the west. A heavy iron ladder hangs
Floyd | down from the ceiling.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N3E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "You are making a map, yes?" 	
			Touchy says, "argh..complicated" 	
			Touchy says, "yes" 	
			Gerynar has looked away and no longer trusts his map 	
			DavidW says, "If it helps any, ALL the access doors are NE from the dungeon side." 	
			Touchy says, "oh good" 	
			Touchy says, "great" 	
			DavidW says, "But they are N, S, E, or W from the office corridor side." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Drib
Floyd | This bare stone room contains a couple of large rocks, one covered
Floyd | with little fragments of broken clockwork. A passageway leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E3S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Tnemesab
Floyd | This cozy basement has beautiful wood-panel walls. Above you is the
Floyd | living room, and a doorway is to the west. A heavy iron ladder hangs
Floyd | down from the ceiling.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N3E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor N3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor N3, which leads north and south from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the north, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door N3E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door N3W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Efas
Floyd | This room is like a giant safe. The shelving on one side has a small,
Floyd | descriptive plaque. The vault door is to the north.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N3W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a pedestal here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "clean pedestal" 		
	

Floyd | You swish the mop around a little, but your heart's not in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read plaque" 		
	

Floyd | The plaque reads:
Floyd | "resu eht swolla gnizaG fo brO delbaf ehT
Floyd |  .secalp dna semit tnatsid ees ot"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pedestal" 		
	

Floyd | The pedastal looks like the base of a gumball machine; the jar is
Floyd | missing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "holy crap" 	
			Touchy says, "it took me forever to read that" 	
			DavidW says, "It's just backwards." 	
			Touchy says, "yeah I know" 	
			Touchy says, "but surprisingly hard to read" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Gnivil
Floyd | The living room's south wall contains a vast steel door. To the east
Floyd | is a foyer, to the north a kitchen, to the west a parlor, and a spiral
Floyd | staircase used to lead upwards, but has fallen into disrepair. A ratty
Floyd | old couch sits in the corner.
Floyd | The floor is bare hardwood, except for the trap door in the center of
Floyd | the room, which is closed.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W3N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "w3n..we haven't been there have we?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Gnivil
Floyd | The living room's south wall contains a vast steel door. To the east
Floyd | is a foyer, to the north a kitchen, to the west a parlor, and a spiral
Floyd | staircase used to lead upwards, but has fallen into disrepair. A ratty
Floyd | old couch sits in the corner.
Floyd | The floor is bare hardwood, except for the trap door in the center of
Floyd | the room, which is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "wait wha..." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Efas
Floyd | This room is like a giant safe. The shelving on one side has a small,
Floyd | descriptive plaque. The vault door is to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a pedestal here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn on mop" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Efas
Floyd | This room is like a giant safe. The shelving on one side has a small,
Floyd | descriptive plaque. The vault door is to the north.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N3W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a pedestal here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x pedestal" 		
	

Floyd | The pedastal looks like the base of a gumball machine; the jar is
Floyd | missing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Gnivil
Floyd | The living room's south wall contains a vast steel door. To the east
Floyd | is a foyer, to the north a kitchen, to the west a parlor, and a spiral
Floyd | staircase used to lead upwards, but has fallen into disrepair. A ratty
Floyd | old couch sits in the corner.
Floyd | The floor is bare hardwood, except for the trap door in the center of
Floyd | the room, which is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "What's wrong?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "fix staircase" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "nothing was confused by w3n and n3w" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | The stairs have collapsed, and it doesn't look like the attic is
Floyd | particularly accessible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x couch" 		
	

Floyd | It's a ratty old sofa which looks like it's seen a lot of use. Who
Floyd | knows which treasure its cushions hide?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "fix stairs" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x cushions" 		
	

Floyd | They're just ordinary cushions which have seen better days.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | That's already off.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x cushions" 		
	

Floyd | They're just ordinary cushions which have seen better days.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "gee. You haven't changed your score yet." 	
			DavidW says, "I guess I forgot just how confusing this place is at first." 	
			Touchy says, "Way to go motivating us" 	
			DavidW says, "sorry" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn on mop" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x cushions" 		
	

Floyd | They're just ordinary cushions which have seen better days.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nehctik
Floyd | This tiny kitchen is incredibly cluttered, and contains a large
Floyd | refrigerator. There used to be a stove, but it was removed because of
Floyd | the fire hazard. A doorway leads south.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E2S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn of mop" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nehctik
Floyd | This tiny kitchen is incredibly cluttered, and contains a large
Floyd | refrigerator. There used to be a stove, but it was removed because of
Floyd | the fire hazard. A doorway leads south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x fridge" 		
	

Floyd | It's a large dingy grey refrigerator; it might have been white 20
Floyd | years ago. The handle is on the left, and a small tag reads "Anama".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x tag" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open fridge" 		
	

Floyd | Almost before the door opens, a dingy light comes on, illuminating the
Floyd | insides of the fridge.
Floyd | You open the refrigerator, revealing a top shelf and a bottom shelf.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x top shelf" 		
	

Floyd | This shelf is nearly covered with butter substitutes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x butter substitutes" 		
	

Floyd | It's a bunch of butter substitutes; among those present are:
Floyd |     More Buttery Than Not
Floyd |     Are You Tired Of Choosing Between Guns And Butter
Floyd |     If That's Butter, Then I'm Richard Nixon
Floyd |     Definitely Some Sort Of Lipid
Floyd |     It Goes On Toast, Anyway
Floyd |     Roadsign Yellow Extreme Butter Substitute
Floyd |     Butter My Ass!
Floyd |     You Could Convince Me That's Not Butter
Floyd |     I Am Starting To Suspect That's Not Butter
Floyd |     It Seems Probable That's Not Butter
Floyd |     I Would Bet Money That's Not Butter
Floyd |     Does That Look Like Butter To You?
Floyd |     I Sure Hope That's Not Butter
Floyd |     Dear God, Don't Let That Be Butter
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "heh" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "This may be a theme." 	
			Touchy says, "hehe .."may"" 	
			DavidW says, "There's a bottom shelf too." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x bottom shelf" 		
	

Floyd | This shelf is the place of honor for a single stick of butter, on a
Floyd | marble pedestal.On the bottom shelf is a stick of butter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x butter" 		
	

Floyd | (the stick of butter)
Floyd | It's a stick of real butter on a marble pedestal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hahaha" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take butter" 		
	

Floyd | (the stick of butter)
Floyd | You don't need the butter. It's fine where it is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take substitutes" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need that butter substitute.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't leave the fridge open. The contents might spoil. Or...
Floyd | escape.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "You probably should continue to explore. I'm sure this will be relevant later." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "close fridge" 		
	

Floyd | As the door closes, the light goes out. Or does it?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Gnivil
Floyd | The living room's south wall contains a vast steel door. To the east
Floyd | is a foyer, to the north a kitchen, to the west a parlor, and a spiral
Floyd | staircase used to lead upwards, but has fallen into disrepair. A ratty
Floyd | old couch sits in the corner.
Floyd | The floor is bare hardwood, except for the trap door in the center of
Floyd | the room, which is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Trats
Floyd | You are in the foyer of a shiny, new mansion. There is no mat on the
Floyd | floor. The outside world is to the east, the house is to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | An overwhelming certainty strikes: If you leave by that door, clowns
Floyd | will eat you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Gnivil
Floyd | The living room's south wall contains a vast steel door. To the east
Floyd | is a foyer, to the north a kitchen, to the west a parlor, and a spiral
Floyd | staircase used to lead upwards, but has fallen into disrepair. A ratty
Floyd | old couch sits in the corner.
Floyd | The floor is bare hardwood, except for the trap door in the center of
Floyd | the room, which is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ha ha ha" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rolrap
Floyd | This dim parlor is richly furnished. A small window on the north wall
Floyd | looks out onto a sandy desert. A large grey mirror is on the west
Floyd | wall, and a doorway leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | The window peers out into an expanse of windswept dunes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x mirror" 		
	

Floyd | The mirror above the mantelpiece reflects the room through a dim haze;
Floyd | it's made with smoked glass. The mirror has a few smudges and
Floyd | fingerprints on it. In the mirror, the living room is plushly
Floyd | carpeted, but the couch has been moved into the parlor. Curiously,
Floyd | your reflection holds a sputtering torch, giving off a small stream of
Floyd | inky smoke, which blends into the mirror's smoked glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | That's already off.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn on mop" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x mirror" 		
	

Floyd | The mirror above the mantelpiece reflects the room through a dim haze;
Floyd | it's made with smoked glass. The mirror has a few smudges and
Floyd | fingerprints on it. In the mirror, the living room is plushly
Floyd | carpeted, but the couch has been moved into the parlor. Curiously,
Floyd | your reflection holds a sputtering torch, giving off a small stream of
Floyd | inky smoke, which blends into the mirror's smoked glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Gnivil
Floyd | The living room's south wall contains a vast steel door. To the east
Floyd | is a foyer, to the north a kitchen, to the west a parlor, and a spiral
Floyd | staircase used to lead upwards, but has fallen into disrepair. A ratty
Floyd | old couch sits in the corner.
Floyd | The floor is bare hardwood, except for the trap door in the center of
Floyd | the room, which is closed.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W3N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "pull couch" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "push couch" 		
	

Floyd | It's too heavy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take couch" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "well...back then?" 	
			Touchy asks, "or w3n?" 	
			Touchy says, "damn my map is so fucked up already" 	
			Gerynar says, "back ... my map sucks as well" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor W3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor W3, which leads west and east from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the west, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the north and south.
Floyd | Access door W3S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door W3N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | A peaceful living room. The entire north wall is taken up by the vast
Floyd | steel door of a large safe. A trail of muddy footprints suggests a
Floyd | foyer to the west, and the doorway to the south leads to a cluttered
Floyd | kitchen. Spiral stairs ascend to the attic. The parlor is east of
Floyd | here.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W3S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A square section of the carpet has been cut out on three sides,
Floyd | revealing a trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "this is wicked" 	
			Touchy says, "so there are different living rooms" 	
			Touchy says, "hooray for the unique name I chose" 	
			DavidW says, "hm." 	
			Gerynar says, "I'm thinking if we start over, and make two maps (one for disrupter on, one for disrupter off) we might have a better chance" 	
			DavidW says, "I did say you'd want two maps, yes." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Basement
Floyd | The basement smells faintly of mold. The walls are constructed of
Floyd | solid concrete. A trap door is set in the ceiling above. Doorways lead
Floyd | north, east, and west, while a hole in the wall leads into a natural
Floyd | cavern to the south. Thin grooves are worn in the floor, leading into
Floyd | the room to the west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W1S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | An uncovered ladder leads up to the trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x mop" 		
	

Floyd | A beautiful mop, this is equipped with all the extra features,
Floyd | including the mimesis disruptor, and some kind of arrangement of
Floyd | perpetually damp yarn whose function is not apparent. The
Floyd | mimesis-disruption field is currently engaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "well, the arrangement of the DIR-DIGIT rooms is obvious" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Wicker
Floyd | This room is full of half-finished wickerwork projects. Some of them
Floyd | are quite impressively ambitious, but almost none of them are
Floyd | complete. A doorway leads south.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W2S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x runes" 		
	

Floyd | One of the many generic access doors used, this one is labeled "W2S".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Basement
Floyd | The basement smells faintly of mold. The walls are constructed of
Floyd | solid concrete. A trap door is set in the ceiling above. Doorways lead
Floyd | north, east, and west, while a hole in the wall leads into a natural
Floyd | cavern to the south. Thin grooves are worn in the floor, leading into
Floyd | the room to the west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W1S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | An uncovered ladder leads up to the trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bird Room
Floyd | This bare stone room contains a couple of large rocks, one covered
Floyd | with bird droppings. A doorway leads west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W2N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x droppings" 		
	

Floyd | It's a pile of bird droppings on one of the rocks.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x rocks" 		
	

Floyd | It's just a couple of large rocks, perhaps suitable for perching, and
Floyd | covered with bird droppings.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "I think you finally found something to clean?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "clean rock" 		
	

Floyd | You clean up the bird droppings.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x rock" 		
	

Floyd | It's just a couple of large rocks, perhaps suitable for perching.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "woohoo" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 100 out of a possible 100, in 165 turns,
Floyd | earning you the title of Not Even Started.
Floyd | You have cleaned up 1 mess.
Floyd | You were never really stuck.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Basement
Floyd | The basement smells faintly of mold. The walls are constructed of
Floyd | solid concrete. A trap door is set in the ceiling above. Doorways lead
Floyd | north, east, and west, while a hole in the wall leads into a natural
Floyd | cavern to the south. Thin grooves are worn in the floor, leading into
Floyd | the room to the west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W1S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | An uncovered ladder leads up to the trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Wine Cellar
Floyd | This room was once a wine cellar; a few bits and pieces of broken
Floyd | bottles have been swept into the corner. A doorway leads east to the
Floyd | rest of the basement. The old wine racks tower above you. Thin grooves
Floyd | are worn in the floor, leading back to the basement.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S1E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A jagged hole in the wall leads south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "clean up pieces" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to clean the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "clean pieces" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "clean corner" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The weird thing is, I don't think you've figured out what the main gimmick is yet." 	
			Touchy says, "hm" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Poe Room
Floyd | This claustrophobic space is unoccupied.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E3N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A jagged hole in the wall leads north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yay Poe Room" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Wine Cellar
Floyd | This room was once a wine cellar; a few bits and pieces of broken
Floyd | bottles have been swept into the corner. A doorway leads east to the
Floyd | rest of the basement. The old wine racks tower above you. Thin grooves
Floyd | are worn in the floor, leading back to the basement.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S1E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A jagged hole in the wall leads south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Basement
Floyd | The basement smells faintly of mold. The walls are constructed of
Floyd | solid concrete. A trap door is set in the ceiling above. Doorways lead
Floyd | north, east, and west, while a hole in the wall leads into a natural
Floyd | cavern to the south. Thin grooves are worn in the floor, leading into
Floyd | the room to the west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W1S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | An uncovered ladder leads up to the trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Are you familiar with Poe at all?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snake Room
Floyd | You are in a natural stone cavern. To the north, you can see the
Floyd | basement. Passages lead east and south.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W1N, which is open.
Floyd | A songbird sits here, singing beautifully.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a bird cage (which is closed and empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "yes" 	
			Touchy says, "I think he wrote something about crows." 	
			Touchy says, "And that's it." 	
			DavidW says, "Raven" 	
			Gerynar says, "and pendulums, and gold bugs, and cabbage" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x cage" 		
	

Floyd | A wicker cage, precisely the sort in which one keeps birds. It has a
Floyd | delicate little door, and a small perch; it actually looks quite
Floyd | comfortable, as cages go.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x bird" 		
	

Floyd | A songbird. It has three little snake silhouettes on its left wing. It
Floyd | appears to be in shuffle-play.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "well, there was also a story involving a cask of Amontillado." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take bird" 		
	

Floyd | The bird is not about to let itself be picked up by your grubby hands.
Floyd | It sings:
Floyd | "Don't hand me no lines /
Floyd |   and keep your hands to yourself."
Floyd | Perhaps the bird cage would help.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take cage" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put bird in cage" 		
	

Floyd | You entice the songbird into the wicker cage, closing the door
Floyd | quickly. It begins singing:
Floyd | "In a cage sits a gold canary /
Floyd |   By a wicker chair and a rosewood loom /
Floyd |  As a soul ascends aboard the evening /
Floyd |   Canary sings to an empty room"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a bird cage
Floyd |     a songbird
Floyd |   a bucket of tinsel
Floyd |   some dirty magazines
Floyd |   a live bulb
Floyd |   a mop
Floyd |   a sack (which is open)
Floyd |     a lunch
Floyd |     a clove of garlic
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "uh..." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Basement
Floyd | The basement smells faintly of mold. The walls are constructed of
Floyd | solid concrete. A trap door is set in the ceiling above. Doorways lead
Floyd | north, east, and west, while a hole in the wall leads into a natural
Floyd | cavern to the south. Thin grooves are worn in the floor, leading into
Floyd | the room to the west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W1S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | An uncovered ladder leads up to the trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | A peaceful living room. The entire north wall is taken up by the vast
Floyd | steel door of a large safe. A trail of muddy footprints suggests a
Floyd | foyer to the west, and the doorway to the south leads to a cluttered
Floyd | kitchen. Spiral stairs ascend to the attic. The parlor is east of
Floyd | here.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W3S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A square section of the carpet has been cut out on three sides,
Floyd | revealing a trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Attic
Floyd | The attic has been converted into a cozy reading nook. A small wooden
Floyd | table sits in the center of the room, next to a large and
Floyd | comfortable-looking reading chair. A floor lamp stands behind the
Floyd | chair, casting a warm glow over the room. Stairs down are the only
Floyd | exit.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S3E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the table is a butter cookbook.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take cookbook" 		
	

Floyd | (putting the sack into the bucket of tinsel to make room)
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a butter cookbook
Floyd |   a bird cage
Floyd |     a songbird
Floyd |   a bucket of tinsel
Floyd |     a sack (which is open)
Floyd |       a lunch
Floyd |       a clove of garlic
Floyd |   some dirty magazines
Floyd |   a live bulb
Floyd |   a mop
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "he really did" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | A peaceful living room. The entire north wall is taken up by the vast
Floyd | steel door of a large safe. A trail of muddy footprints suggests a
Floyd | foyer to the west, and the doorway to the south leads to a cluttered
Floyd | kitchen. Spiral stairs ascend to the attic. The parlor is east of
Floyd | here.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W3S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A square section of the carpet has been cut out on three sides,
Floyd | revealing a trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor W3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor W3, which leads west and east from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the west, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the north and south.
Floyd | Access door W3S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door W3N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | A peaceful living room. The entire north wall is taken up by the vast
Floyd | steel door of a large safe. A trail of muddy footprints suggests a
Floyd | foyer to the west, and the doorway to the south leads to a cluttered
Floyd | kitchen. Spiral stairs ascend to the attic. The parlor is east of
Floyd | here.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W3S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A square section of the carpet has been cut out on three sides,
Floyd | revealing a trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | A peaceful living room. The entire north wall is taken up by the vast
Floyd | steel door of a large safe. A trail of muddy footprints suggests a
Floyd | foyer to the west, and the doorway to the south leads to a cluttered
Floyd | kitchen. Spiral stairs ascend to the attic. The parlor is east of
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A square section of the carpet has been cut out on three sides,
Floyd | revealing a trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x footprints" 		
	

Floyd | A trail of muddy footprints. Why don't adventurers ever wipe their
Floyd | feet?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Start Room
Floyd | You are in the foyer of an old mansion. A mat on the floor is labeled
Floyd | "Welcome to our home, wipe your feet". The outside world is to the
Floyd | west, the house is to the east. Ahead lie the five Great Treasures...
Floyd | and fame!
Floyd |
Floyd | Flavorplex Qualifying Text Adventure
Floyd | Copyright 1973 Flavorplex Text Adventure Company
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | A peaceful living room. The entire north wall is taken up by the vast
Floyd | steel door of a large safe. A trail of muddy footprints suggests a
Floyd | foyer to the west, and the doorway to the south leads to a cluttered
Floyd | kitchen. Spiral stairs ascend to the attic. The parlor is east of
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A square section of the carpet has been cut out on three sides,
Floyd | revealing a trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Start Room
Floyd | You are in the foyer of an old mansion. A mat on the floor is labeled
Floyd | "Welcome to our home, wipe your feet". The outside world is to the
Floyd | west, the house is to the east. Ahead lie the five Great Treasures...
Floyd | and fame!
Floyd |
Floyd | Flavorplex Qualifying Text Adventure
Floyd | Copyright 1973 Flavorplex Text Adventure Company
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Enraged monster-rights protesters are picketing the mansion; best not
Floyd | to get in their way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | A peaceful living room. The entire north wall is taken up by the vast
Floyd | steel door of a large safe. A trail of muddy footprints suggests a
Floyd | foyer to the west, and the doorway to the south leads to a cluttered
Floyd | kitchen. Spiral stairs ascend to the attic. The parlor is east of
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A square section of the carpet has been cut out on three sides,
Floyd | revealing a trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch dark, and you can't see a thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn on mop" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Parlor
Floyd | You are in a sumptuously decorated parlor, containing a mantelpiece
Floyd | with a vast mirror above it. The sumptuous decorations consist of an
Floyd | old, ratty, couch. The living room is back to the west. A window-frame
Floyd | on the south wall contains a picture of a sunny field. A light fixture
Floyd | above the window contains a burned-out bulb.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E2N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Woohoo" 	
			Touchy says, "first use for the mop apart from opening doors" 	
			DavidW says, "And cleaning bird droppings." 	
			Touchy says, "fine" 	
			Touchy says, "I was talking about the disruptor of course" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "change bulb" 		
	

Floyd | (the live bulb)
Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take bulb" 		
	

Floyd | (the live bulb)
Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take burned-out buld" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to take the dead bulb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take burned-out bulb" 		
	

Floyd | (putting the mop into the bucket of tinsel to make room)
Floyd | It wouldn't fit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a butter cookbook
Floyd |   a bird cage
Floyd |     a songbird
Floyd |   a bucket of tinsel
Floyd |     a sack (which is open)
Floyd |       a lunch
Floyd |       a clove of garlic
Floyd |   some dirty magazines
Floyd |   a live bulb
Floyd |   a mop
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put mop in sack" 		
	

Floyd | It wouldn't fit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "As I recall, there's another feature of the mop you overlooked besides cleaning and on/off-ing." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x mop" 		
	

Floyd | A beautiful mop, this is equipped with all the extra features,
Floyd | including the mimesis disruptor, and some kind of arrangement of
Floyd | perpetually damp yarn whose function is not apparent. The
Floyd | mimesis-disruption field is currently engaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x yar" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x yarn" 		
	

Floyd | It's entirely unclear what function this is intended to serve. It
Floyd | appears to be a tangled mass of thick, damp, yarn, attached to one end
Floyd | of your mop. You've never seen its like before.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "no, the description won't tell you. Eva told you." 	
			Touchy asks, "eva..wha?" 	
			DavidW asks, "I believe she said something about the last janitor going crazy and started talking to his mop?" 	
			Touchy says, "damn beyond my scrollback" 	
			Touchy says, "yeah I remember" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "mop, hi" 		
	

Floyd | You swish the mop around a little, but your heart's not in it.
Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask mop about live" 		
	

Floyd | "You're smart. You figure it out."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask mop about job" 		
	

Floyd | "You're a janitor. Get everything ready for people to come back
Floyd | tomorrow."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I totall forgot about that..." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a butter cookbook
Floyd |   a bird cage
Floyd |     a songbird
Floyd |   a bucket of tinsel
Floyd |     a sack (which is open)
Floyd |       a lunch
Floyd |       a clove of garlic
Floyd |   some dirty magazines
Floyd |   a live bulb
Floyd |   a mop
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put cookbook in sack" 		
	

Floyd | There is no more room in the sack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put cookbook in bucket" 		
	

Floyd | You put the butter cookbook into the bucket of tinsel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take dead bulb" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put in live bulb" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Parlor
Floyd | You are in a sumptuously decorated parlor, containing a mantelpiece
Floyd | with a vast mirror above it. The sumptuous decorations consist of an
Floyd | old, ratty, couch. The living room is back to the west. A window-frame
Floyd | on the south wall contains a picture of a sunny field. A light fixture
Floyd | above the window is empty.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E2N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put live bulb in fixture" 		
	

Floyd | As you put the fresh bulb in the floodlight, it lights up like the
Floyd | sun, only not as bright.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Parlor
Floyd | You are in a sumptuously decorated parlor, containing a mantelpiece
Floyd | with a vast mirror above it. The sumptuous decorations consist of an
Floyd | old, ratty, couch. The living room is back to the west. A window-frame
Floyd | on the south wall contains a picture of a sunny field. A light fixture
Floyd | above the window contains a bright floodlight.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E2N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x mirror" 		
	

Floyd | The mirror above the mantelpiece reflects the room through a dim haze;
Floyd | it's made with smoked glass. The mirror has a few smudges and
Floyd | fingerprints on it. In the mirror, you can't spot the carpet in the
Floyd | living room, but there's a trap door in the middle of the living room
Floyd | floor. Also, the couch has been moved from the parlor to the living
Floyd | room. Curiously, your reflection holds a sputtering torch, giving off
Floyd | a small stream of inky smoke, which blends into the mirror's smoked
Floyd | glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Parlor
Floyd | You are in a sumptuously decorated parlor, containing a mantelpiece
Floyd | with a vast mirror above it. The sumptuous decorations consist of an
Floyd | old, ratty, couch. The living room is back to the west. Through the
Floyd | window on the south wall, you see a vast green field. Streams of
Floyd | sunlight pour in through the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x mirror" 		
	

Floyd | The mirror above the mantelpiece reflects the room through a dim haze;
Floyd | it's made with smoked glass. The mirror has a few smudges and
Floyd | fingerprints on it. In the mirror, you can't spot the carpet in the
Floyd | living room, but there's a trap door in the middle of the living room
Floyd | floor. Also, the couch has been moved from the parlor to the living
Floyd | room. Curiously, your reflection holds a sputtering torch, giving off
Floyd | a small stream of inky smoke, which blends into the mirror's smoked
Floyd | glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "look out window" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to look.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "look through window" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | A peaceful living room. The entire north wall is taken up by the vast
Floyd | steel door of a large safe. A trail of muddy footprints suggests a
Floyd | foyer to the west, and the doorway to the south leads to a cluttered
Floyd | kitchen. Spiral stairs ascend to the attic. The parlor is east of
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A square section of the carpet has been cut out on three sides,
Floyd | revealing a trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "mop footprints" 		
	

Floyd | You clean up the muddy footprints.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "oh good idea" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Parlor
Floyd | You are in a sumptuously decorated parlor, containing a mantelpiece
Floyd | with a vast mirror above it. The sumptuous decorations consist of an
Floyd | old, ratty, couch. The living room is back to the west. Through the
Floyd | window on the south wall, you see a vast green field. Streams of
Floyd | sunlight pour in through the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn on mop" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | A peaceful living room. The entire north wall is taken up by the vast
Floyd | steel door of a large safe. A freshly-cleaned region of carpet leads
Floyd | to the foyer to the west, and the doorway to the south leads to a
Floyd | cluttered kitchen. Spiral stairs ascend to the attic. The parlor is
Floyd | east of here.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W3S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A square section of the carpet has been cut out on three sides,
Floyd | revealing a trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | A peaceful living room. The entire north wall is taken up by the vast
Floyd | steel door of a large safe. A freshly-cleaned region of carpet leads
Floyd | to the foyer to the west, and the doorway to the south leads to a
Floyd | cluttered kitchen. Spiral stairs ascend to the attic. The parlor is
Floyd | east of here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A square section of the carpet has been cut out on three sides,
Floyd | revealing a trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask mop about mop" 		
	

Floyd | The mop stoically ignores you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I can't remember, but I think the mop only talks when it's either off or on, but I forget which way." 	
			Touchy says, "it seems there are multiple complexes of the same adventure here" 	
			Touchy says, "we have only been in two of them" 	
			Touchy says, "so plenty of exploring left" 	
			DavidW says, "No, it's all one adventure. I think there ought to be 25 rooms to it." 	
			Touchy says, "but we've been in a different living room" 	
			Touchy says, "with broken stairs" 	
			Touchy says, "so either timetravel or different setups" 	
			DavidW says, "I don't think I should explain that part further." 	
			DavidW says, "Except that it's all part of one adventure." 	
			Touchy says, "hrhr" 	
			Touchy asks (of Gerynar), "Wanna run around?" 	
			Gerynar says, "sorry, was making a snack" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | A peaceful living room. The entire north wall is taken up by the vast
Floyd | steel door of a large safe. A freshly-cleaned region of carpet leads
Floyd | to the foyer to the west, and the doorway to the south leads to a
Floyd | cluttered kitchen. Spiral stairs ascend to the attic. The parlor is
Floyd | east of here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A square section of the carpet has been cut out on three sides,
Floyd | revealing a trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "fix carpet" 		
	

Floyd | The open trap door is in the way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "down" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Basement
Floyd | The basement smells faintly of mold. The walls are constructed of
Floyd | solid concrete. A trap door is set in the ceiling above. Doorways lead
Floyd | north, east, and west, while a hole in the wall leads into a natural
Floyd | cavern to the south. Thin grooves are worn in the floor, leading into
Floyd | the room to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | An uncovered ladder leads up to the trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x broom" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x mop" 		
	

Floyd | A beautiful mop, this is equipped with all the extra features,
Floyd | including the mimesis disruptor, and some kind of arrangement of
Floyd | perpetually damp yarn whose function is not apparent. The
Floyd | mimesis-disruption field is currently disengaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "turn on mop" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Basement
Floyd | The basement smells faintly of mold. The walls are constructed of
Floyd | solid concrete. A trap door is set in the ceiling above. Doorways lead
Floyd | north, east, and west, while a hole in the wall leads into a natural
Floyd | cavern to the south. Thin grooves are worn in the floor, leading into
Floyd | the room to the west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W1S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | An uncovered ladder leads up to the trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "yeah I'm eating so I can't type..." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x grooves" 		
	

Floyd | These thin grooves look like they're spaced about as widely as the
Floyd | base of a ladder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snake Room
Floyd | You are in a natural stone cavern. To the north, you can see the
Floyd | basement. Passages lead east and south.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W1N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Maybe I should have said three hours after mapping the whole thing?" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm a bad estimator, I guess." 	
			Touchy says (to DavidW), "It doesn't matter as long as it's cool." 	
			DavidW says, "oh, it's a very cool game." 	
			Gerynar says, "let me guess, you're the one who designed the progress bars for Microsoft" 	
			DavidW says, "uh, no" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm a masochist, not a sadist." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Reptile Room
Floyd | This warm, moist room seems perfectly suited to the keeping of
Floyd | reptiles. It is full of sculpted stone which appears to be intended to
Floyd | take the shape of natural rocks; the rock is warm to the touch, and a
Floyd | soft red light suffuses the room. A passageway leads north.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E1S, which is open.
Floyd | A little garter snake has curled up on one of the rocks, and appears
Floyd | to be ignoring you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a dead janitor here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "uh oh. That looks like a plot point." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x janitor" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, dear. Now you know what happened to your predecessor; he was
Floyd | crushed by something shaped just like a snake, and probably about
Floyd | twice his size.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Wait where are we" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask mop about dead janitor" 		
	

Floyd | "You're smart. You figure it out."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "basement, then south twice" 	
			Touchy asks, "Is this the same cave but with the mop off?" 	
			Touchy says, "Oh...there was another way south? I missed that." 	
			DavidW says, "The mop's on, I believe." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x mop" 		
	

Floyd | A beautiful mop, this is equipped with all the extra features,
Floyd | including the mimesis disruptor, and some kind of arrangement of
Floyd | perpetually damp yarn whose function is not apparent. The
Floyd | mimesis-disruption field is currently engaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "has to be we see the e1s" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Reptile Room
Floyd | This warm, moist room seems perfectly suited to the keeping of
Floyd | reptiles. It is full of sculpted stone which appears to be intended to
Floyd | take the shape of natural rocks; the rock is warm to the touch, and a
Floyd | soft red light suffuses the room. A passageway leads north.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E1S, which is open.
Floyd | A little garter snake has curled up on one of the rocks, and appears
Floyd | to be ignoring you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a dead janitor here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Caution: The snake might not be so harmless when the mop is off." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x snake" 		
	

Floyd | A cute little garter snake. If it were bigger, it might want to
Floyd | threaten you. The snake seems content and even a bit sleepy, and
Floyd | ignores you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "we haven't saved yet" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "save" 		DavidW says, "Now tell Floyd the filename." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "jan1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I was waiting for that message." 	
			DavidW says, "It doesn't display until there's a linefeed." 	
			Touchy says, "k" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x mop" 		
	

Floyd | A beautiful mop, this is equipped with all the extra features,
Floyd | including the mimesis disruptor, and some kind of arrangement of
Floyd | perpetually damp yarn whose function is not apparent. The
Floyd | mimesis-disruption field is currently engaged.
Floyd |

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | >
Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Reptile Room
Floyd | This warm, moist room seems perfectly suited to the keeping of
Floyd | reptiles. It is full of sculpted stone which appears to be intended to
Floyd | take the shape of natural rocks; the rock is warm to the touch, and a
Floyd | soft red light suffuses the room. A passageway leads north.
Floyd | A large snake has curled up on one of the rocks, and appears to be
Floyd | ignoring you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a dead janitor here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x snake" 		
	

Floyd | Monty Anaconda! This is a huge snake; there's no way you could survive
Floyd | a confrontation with such a beast. The snake seems content and even a
Floyd | bit sleepy, and ignores you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn on mop" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take snake" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd | That's odd, the snake (which you had nearly forgotten about) seems to
Floyd | be growing... and growing... and eating you. You are the weakest link;
Floyd | goodbye.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 100 out of a possible 100, in 247 turns,
Floyd | earning you the title of Qualified Adventurer.
Floyd | You have cleaned up 3 messes.
Floyd | You were never really stuck.
Floyd | You died, but it's okay, because at least you got to see Meriday nude.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, see some suggestions
Floyd | for AMUSING things to do or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "jan1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take snake" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Reptile Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Reptile Room
Floyd | This warm, moist room seems perfectly suited to the keeping of
Floyd | reptiles. It is full of sculpted stone which appears to be intended to
Floyd | take the shape of natural rocks; the rock is warm to the touch, and a
Floyd | soft red light suffuses the room. A passageway leads north.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E1S, which is open.
Floyd | A little garter snake has curled up on one of the rocks, and appears
Floyd | to be ignoring you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a dead janitor here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take janitor" 		
	

Floyd | You don't want to disturb the body more than is absolutely necessary.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search janitor" 		
	

Floyd | As you look under the body, a diamond rolls out from under it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x diamond" 		
	

Floyd | A large, bluish, diamond, about two inches in diameter. It is
Floyd | heart-stoppingly beautiful, and the shimmering reflections it casts
Floyd | provide the corresponding CPR.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take diamond" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x diamond" 		
	

Floyd | A large, bluish, diamond, about two inches in diameter. It is
Floyd | heart-stoppingly beautiful, and the shimmering reflections it casts
Floyd | provide the corresponding CPR.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn on mop" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yes, this is a weird but important point. This diamond is the real thing, not a fake." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x diamond" 		
	

Floyd | A large, bluish, diamond, about two inches in diameter. It is
Floyd | heart-stoppingly beautiful, and the shimmering reflections it casts
Floyd | provide the corresponding CPR.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "so not the supposed fake treasure" 	
			Touchy asks, "probably why the janitor was killed?" 	
			DavidW says, "well, hard to tell just yet." 	
			Gerynar says, "remember the rules...all treasures are real" 	
			DavidW says (to Gerynar), "Rules can be broken." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Reptile Room
Floyd | This warm, moist room seems perfectly suited to the keeping of
Floyd | reptiles. It is full of sculpted stone which appears to be intended to
Floyd | take the shape of natural rocks; the rock is warm to the touch, and a
Floyd | soft red light suffuses the room. A passageway leads north.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E1S, which is open.
Floyd | A little garter snake has curled up on one of the rocks, and appears
Floyd | to be ignoring you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a dead janitor here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor E1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor E1, which leads east and west from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the west, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | north and south.
Floyd | Access door E1S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door E1N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Reptile Room
Floyd | This warm, moist room seems perfectly suited to the keeping of
Floyd | reptiles. It is full of sculpted stone which appears to be intended to
Floyd | take the shape of natural rocks; the rock is warm to the touch, and a
Floyd | soft red light suffuses the room. A passageway leads north.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E1S, which is open.
Floyd | A little garter snake has curled up on one of the rocks, and appears
Floyd | to be ignoring you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a dead janitor here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor E1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor E1, which leads east and west from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the west, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | north and south.
Floyd | Access door E1S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door E1N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Break Room
Floyd | You are in the company break room, complete with the employee fridge,
Floyd | where you could store your lunch, if you had a lunch. Access corridors
Floyd | lead north, south, east, and west. Your supply closet is to the
Floyd | northwest, and the receptionist's office is to the northeast. Next to
Floyd | the safety and motivational posters, a pin-up calendar adorns the
Floyd | dingy wall, currently displaying Ms. January.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S1, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the north, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | east and west.
Floyd | Access door S1E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S1W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S2
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S2, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | The fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly
Floyd | illuminating the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door S2E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S2W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S3, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the south, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door S3E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S3W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Trats
Floyd | You are in the foyer of a shiny, new mansion. There is no mat on the
Floyd | floor. The outside world is to the east, the house is to the west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S3W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "so this is the mirror image of the other house or something?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Gnivil
Floyd | The living room's south wall contains a vast steel door. To the east
Floyd | is a foyer, to the north a kitchen, to the west a parlor, and a spiral
Floyd | staircase used to lead upwards, but has fallen into disrepair. A ratty
Floyd | old couch sits in the corner.
Floyd | The floor is bare hardwood, except for the trap door in the center of
Floyd | the room, which is closed.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W3N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "mmhm" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | The stairs have collapsed, and it doesn't look like the attic is
Floyd | particularly accessible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to descend by the trap door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open trapdoor" 		
	

Floyd | You can't budge it; it seems to be mechanically driven.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "It's not a perfect mirror image, though. It's a smoky mirror, after all." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nehctik
Floyd | This tiny kitchen is incredibly cluttered, and contains a large
Floyd | refrigerator. There used to be a stove, but it was removed because of
Floyd | the fire hazard. A doorway leads south.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E2S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "hm..you think?" 	
			Touchy says, "sf x fridge" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x fridge" 		
	

Floyd | It's a large dingy grey refrigerator; it might have been white 20
Floyd | years ago. The handle is on the left, and a small tag reads "Anama".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open fridge" 		
	

Floyd | Almost before the door opens, a dingy light comes on, illuminating the
Floyd | insides of the fridge.
Floyd | You open the refrigerator, revealing a top shelf and a bottom shelf.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x top shelf" 		
	

Floyd | This shelf is nearly covered with butter substitutes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "close fridge" 		
	

Floyd | As the door closes, the light goes out. Or does it?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor E2
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor E2, which leads east and west from here.
Floyd | The fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly
Floyd | illuminating the doors to the north and south.
Floyd | Access door E2S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door E2N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Parlor
Floyd | You are in a sumptuously decorated parlor, containing a mantelpiece
Floyd | with a vast mirror above it. The sumptuous decorations consist of an
Floyd | old, ratty, couch. The living room is back to the west. A window-frame
Floyd | on the south wall contains a picture of a sunny field. A light fixture
Floyd | above the window contains a bright floodlight.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E2N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "maybe we can get to the attic through the maintenance tunnel" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask mop about mimesis" 		
	

Floyd | "How should I know? I'm just a mop. What would a talking mop know
Floyd | about the disruption of mimesis?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think you can get to the Attic by using the stairs. But I think there's no Citta." 	
			DavidW says, "iirc." 	
			Touchy asks, "Citta?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Seriously?" 	
			DavidW says, "Citta is Attic backwards." 	
			Gerynar says, "I was getting readyto type that" 	
			Touchy says, "of course..." 	
			DavidW asks, "I think you've seen mirror locations for Start Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Parlor, Safe Room, Basement, and Bird Room?" 	
			Touchy says, "yep that's what my map says" 	
			DavidW says, "I believe the stairs up are broken in the mirrored version, but perfectly fine in the normal version." 	
			Touchy says, "true" 	
			DavidW says, "So there's probably an Attic but no Citta." 	
			Touchy says, "that's why I wanted to look for an entrance to the attic through the shafts" 	
			Touchy says, "we can't get to the mirror-basement either" 	
			DavidW says, "sure." 	
			Touchy says, "we just entered it by accident through N3E" 	
			Touchy says, "yeah but the trapdoor doesn't open" 	
			DavidW says, "I thought you visited Tnemesab at the beginning." 	
			Touchy says, "Yeah, through N3E and we couldn't go up" 	
			Touchy says, "and N3W leads to the moor trats from which you can get to the moor gnivil" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Parlor
Floyd | You are in a sumptuously decorated parlor, containing a mantelpiece
Floyd | with a vast mirror above it. The sumptuous decorations consist of an
Floyd | old, ratty, couch. The living room is back to the west. A window-frame
Floyd | on the south wall contains a picture of a sunny field. A light fixture
Floyd | above the window contains a bright floodlight.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E2N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor E2
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor E2, which leads east and west from here.
Floyd | The fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly
Floyd | illuminating the doors to the north and south.
Floyd | Access door E2S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door E2N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor E1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor E1, which leads east and west from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the west, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | north and south.
Floyd | Access door E1S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door E1N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | East of Chasm
Floyd | You are on the east edge of a deep chasm above a stagnant pool. A
Floyd | large stone bridge leads to the other side, and a dark passageway
Floyd | leads east.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E1N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "ooh" 	
			Touchy says, "new room" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bridge
Floyd | You are on a vast stone bridge over a stagnant pool, with a row of
Floyd | brass rungs, temporarily blocked by a giant lever which is just out of
Floyd | your reach, leading down to the base of the single vast pillar
Floyd | supporting the bridge. The bridge runs east and west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S2W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wrought-iron torch sconce is on the side of the bridge, covered with
Floyd | soot.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a hot-air balloon here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I can't believe it's a hot-air balloon." 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			Touchy says, "I don't get where the brass rungs are." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x sconce" 		
	

Floyd | It's a wrought-iron torch sconce. It is currently empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take balloon" 		
	

Floyd | (putting the mop into the bucket of tinsel to make room)
Floyd | It wouldn't fit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a bluish diamond
Floyd |   a dead bulb
Floyd |   a bird cage
Floyd |     a songbird
Floyd |   a bucket of tinsel
Floyd |     a butter cookbook
Floyd |     a sack (which is open)
Floyd |       a lunch
Floyd |       a clove of garlic
Floyd |   some dirty magazines
Floyd |   a mop
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put magazines in bucket" 		
	

Floyd | You put the dirty magazines into the bucket of tinsel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put bulb in bucket" 		
	

Floyd | You put the dead bulb into the bucket of tinsel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take sconce" 		
	

Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "You're in the middle of a bridge. The pillar and rungs down are beneath you." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take balloon" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "But the lever blocks you reaching the rungs." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "pull lever" 		
	

Floyd | It's too far away, and you couldn't do anything with it from the
Floyd | rungs. You'd need to find a way down there. You could always jump.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x balloon" 		
	

Floyd | It looks like a hot-air balloon; it consists of a tarp made of
Floyd | parachute fabric, tied to a wicker basket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hm...." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "save" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "jan2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | Whee!
Floyd | Below of Chasm
Floyd | You are standing at the base of the gigantic pillar supporting the
Floyd | bridge above you. A set of brass rungs set into the side of the pillar
Floyd | leads upwards. You are surrounded by a still pool of water. A large
Floyd | lever labeled "Bridge Control" is set in the pillar and blocks your
Floyd | way to the rungs.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N1E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "so there is a lever at the top and bottom?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "pull lever" 		
	

Floyd | You switch the mechanism on.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone down by four points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Below of Chasm
Floyd | You are standing at the base of the gigantic pillar supporting the
Floyd | bridge above you. A set of brass rungs set into the side of the pillar
Floyd | leads upwards. You are surrounded by a still pool of water. A large
Floyd | lever labeled "Bridge Control" is set in the pillar.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N1E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x pool" 		
	

Floyd | It's just a shallow pool of water; you couldn't even keep a goldfish
Floyd | in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bridge

		DavidW asks, "I think it's the same lever?" 	
	

Floyd | You are on a vast stone bridge over a stagnant pool, with a row of
Floyd | brass rungs leading down to the base of the single vast pillar
Floyd | supporting the bridge. The bridge runs east and west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S2W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wrought-iron torch sconce is on the side of the bridge, covered with
Floyd | soot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "hm...did anything change?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | It is now pitch dark in here!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch dark, and you can't see a thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn on mop" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bridge
Floyd | You are on a vast stone bridge over a stagnant pool, with a row of
Floyd | brass rungs leading down to the base of the single vast pillar
Floyd | supporting the bridge. The bridge runs east and west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S2W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wrought-iron torch sconce is on the side of the bridge, covered with
Floyd | soot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Below of Chasm
Floyd | You are standing at the base of the gigantic pillar supporting the
Floyd | bridge above you. A set of brass rungs set into the side of the pillar
Floyd | leads upwards. You are surrounded by a still pool of water. A large
Floyd | lever labeled "Bridge Control" is set in the pillar.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N1E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor N1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor N1, which leads north and south from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the south, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | east and west.
Floyd | Access door N1E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door N1W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | West of Chasm
Floyd | You are on the west edge of a deep chasm above a stagnant pool. A
Floyd | large stone bridge leads to the other side, and a dimly lit passageway
Floyd | leads west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N1W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snake Room
Floyd | You are in a natural stone cavern. To the north, you can see the
Floyd | basement. Passages lead east and south.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W1N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "yay another passage I missed" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | West of Chasm
Floyd | You are on the west edge of a deep chasm above a stagnant pool. A
Floyd | large stone bridge leads to the other side, and a dimly lit passageway
Floyd | leads west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N1W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bridge
Floyd | You are on a vast stone bridge over a stagnant pool, with a row of
Floyd | brass rungs leading down to the base of the single vast pillar
Floyd | supporting the bridge. The bridge runs east and west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S2W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wrought-iron torch sconce is on the side of the bridge, covered with
Floyd | soot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | The bridge must have turned around, or something, because you're back
Floyd | on the west side.
Floyd |
Floyd | West of Chasm
Floyd | You are on the west edge of a deep chasm above a stagnant pool. A
Floyd | large stone bridge leads to the other side, and a dimly lit passageway
Floyd | leads west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N1W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "woah" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor N1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor N1, which leads north and south from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the south, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | east and west.
Floyd | Access door N1E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door N1W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Below of Chasm
Floyd | You are standing at the base of the gigantic pillar supporting the
Floyd | bridge above you. A set of brass rungs set into the side of the pillar
Floyd | leads upwards. You are surrounded by a still pool of water. A large
Floyd | lever labeled "Bridge Control" is set in the pillar.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N1E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bridge
Floyd | You are on a vast stone bridge over a stagnant pool, with a row of
Floyd | brass rungs leading down to the base of the single vast pillar
Floyd | supporting the bridge. The bridge runs east and west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S2W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wrought-iron torch sconce is on the side of the bridge, covered with
Floyd | soot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | The bridge must have turned around, or something, because you're back
Floyd | on the west side.
Floyd |
Floyd | West of Chasm
Floyd | You are on the west edge of a deep chasm above a stagnant pool. A
Floyd | large stone bridge leads to the other side, and a dimly lit passageway
Floyd | leads west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N1W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor N1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor N1, which leads north and south from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the south, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | east and west.
Floyd | Access door N1E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door N1W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Break Room
Floyd | You are in the company break room, complete with the employee fridge,
Floyd | where you could store your lunch, if you had a lunch. Access corridors
Floyd | lead north, south, east, and west. Your supply closet is to the
Floyd | northwest, and the receptionist's office is to the northeast. Next to
Floyd | the safety and motivational posters, a pin-up calendar adorns the
Floyd | dingy wall, currently displaying Ms. January.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor E1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor E1, which leads east and west from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the west, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | north and south.
Floyd | Access door E1S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door E1N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | East of Chasm
Floyd | You are on the east edge of a deep chasm above a stagnant pool. A
Floyd | large stone bridge leads to the other side, and a dark passageway
Floyd | leads east.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E1N, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Grotto
Floyd | This grotto looks like the inside of a gigantic geode; every surface
Floyd | sparkles. A small hole in one wall catches the light. A passageway
Floyd | leads west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N2W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x hole" 		
	

Floyd | A hole in the wall looks as though it once contained an angular object
Floyd | perhaps two inches in diameter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put diamond in hole" 		
	

Floyd | The diamond fits snugly and smoothly into the hole. You put the bluish
Floyd | diamond into the hole in the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone down by four points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Grotto
Floyd | This grotto looks like the inside of a gigantic geode; every surface
Floyd | sparkles. A sparkling gem set in the wall catches your eye; perhaps it
Floyd | could be pried out. A passageway leads west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N2W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn off mop" 		
	

Floyd | You disengage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | It is now pitch dark in here!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn on mop" 		
	

Floyd | You engage the mimesis disruptor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Grotto
Floyd | This grotto looks like the inside of a gigantic geode; every surface
Floyd | sparkles. A sparkling gem set in the wall catches your eye; perhaps it
Floyd | could be pried out. A passageway leads west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N2W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor N2
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor N2, which leads north and south from here.
Floyd | The fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly
Floyd | illuminating the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door N2E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door N2W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Start Room
Floyd | You are in the foyer of an old mansion. A mat on the floor is labeled
Floyd | "Welcome to our home, wipe your feet". The outside world is to the
Floyd | west, the house is to the east. A buzzing neon sign reads "Flavorplex
Floyd | Qualifying Adventure Copyright 1973 Flavorplex Text Adventure
Floyd | Company".
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door N2E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor N2
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor N2, which leads north and south from here.
Floyd | The fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly
Floyd | illuminating the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door N2E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door N2W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor N1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor N1, which leads north and south from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the south, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | east and west.
Floyd | Access door N1E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door N1W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Break Room
Floyd | You are in the company break room, complete with the employee fridge,
Floyd | where you could store your lunch, if you had a lunch. Access corridors
Floyd | lead north, south, east, and west. Your supply closet is to the
Floyd | northwest, and the receptionist's office is to the northeast. Next to
Floyd | the safety and motivational posters, a pin-up calendar adorns the
Floyd | dingy wall, currently displaying Ms. January.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor E1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor E1, which leads east and west from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the west, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | north and south.
Floyd | Access door E1S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door E1N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e.e.e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor E2
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor E2, which leads east and west from here.
Floyd | The fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly
Floyd | illuminating the doors to the north and south.
Floyd | Access door E2S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door E2N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor E3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor E3, which leads east and west from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the east, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the north and south.
Floyd | Access door E3S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door E3N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor W3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor W3, which leads west and east from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the west, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the north and south.
Floyd | Access door W3S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door W3N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor E3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor E3, which leads east and west from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the east, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the north and south.
Floyd | Access door E3S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door E3N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Drib
Floyd | This bare stone room contains a couple of large rocks, one covered
Floyd | with little fragments of broken clockwork. A passageway leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door E3S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor E3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor E3, which leads east and west from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the east, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the north and south.
Floyd | Access door E3S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door E3N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor W3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor W3, which leads west and east from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the west, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the north and south.
Floyd | Access door W3S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door W3N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor W2
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor W2, which leads west and east from here.
Floyd | The fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly
Floyd | illuminating the doors to the north and south.
Floyd | Access door W2S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door W2N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Wicker
Floyd | This room is full of half-finished wickerwork projects. Some of them
Floyd | are quite impressively ambitious, but almost none of them are
Floyd | complete. A doorway leads south.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door W2S, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor W2
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor W2, which leads west and east from here.
Floyd | The fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly
Floyd | illuminating the doors to the north and south.
Floyd | Access door W2S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door W2N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor W1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor W1, which leads west and east from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the east, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | north and south.
Floyd | Access door W1S is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door W1N is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | The Break Room
Floyd | You are in the company break room, complete with the employee fridge,
Floyd | where you could store your lunch, if you had a lunch. Access corridors
Floyd | lead north, south, east, and west. Your supply closet is to the
Floyd | northwest, and the receptionist's office is to the northeast. Next to
Floyd | the safety and motivational posters, a pin-up calendar adorns the
Floyd | dingy wall, currently displaying Ms. January.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S1, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the north, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | east and west.
Floyd | Access door S1E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S1W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | This kitchen has been mostly stripped, but contains a large
Floyd | refrigerator. There used to be a stove, but it was removed because of
Floyd | the fire hazard. The living room is to the north.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S1W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S1
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S1, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | You can see the break room to the north, and the smell of stale snack
Floyd | foods and burnt coffee is strangely appealing. The fluorescent lights
Floyd | above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating the doors to the
Floyd | east and west.
Floyd | Access door S1E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S1W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S2
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S2, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | The fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly
Floyd | illuminating the doors to the east and west.

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Access door S2E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S2W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Rolrap
Floyd | This dim parlor is richly furnished. A small window on the north wall
Floyd | looks out onto a sandy desert. A large grey mirror is on the west
Floyd | wall, and a doorway leads east.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S2E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S2
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S2, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | The fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly
Floyd | illuminating the doors to the east and west.

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Access door S2E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S2W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S3, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the south, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door S3E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S3W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Moor Trats
Floyd | You are in the foyer of a shiny, new mansion. There is no mat on the
Floyd | floor. The outside world is to the east, the house is to the west.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S3W, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Access Corridor S3
Floyd | You are in Access Corridor S3, which leads south and north from here.
Floyd | The corridor goes through a half-twist to the south, joining with one
Floyd | of the other corridors in a way you've never quite understood. The
Floyd | fluorescent lights above you flicker irregularly, dimly illuminating
Floyd | the doors to the east and west.
Floyd | Access door S3E is here, standing open.
Floyd | Access door S3W is here, standing open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Attic
Floyd | The attic has been converted into a cozy reading nook. A small wooden
Floyd | table sits in the center of the room, next to a large and
Floyd | comfortable-looking reading chair. A floor lamp stands behind the
Floyd | chair, casting a warm glow over the room. Stairs down are the only
Floyd | exit.
Floyd | In the northeast corner, a floating arrangement of glowing blue runes
Floyd | indicates the location of access door S3E, which is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Is that it for the shafts?" 	
			DavidW says, "I haven't been mapped what you're doing." 	
			Touchy says, "hm...and gerynar seems to be gone" 	
			Touchy says, "I think I'll call it a night." 	
			DavidW says, "But there's 6 doors off each of the 4 corridors, and I said that I believed there to be 25 locations in the dungeon." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "save" 		DavidW says, "Although I have not checked my notes to be sure." 	
			Gerynar asks, "2?" 	
			Touchy says, "All the corridors are marked on my map but I might have mixed something up" 	
			Touchy says, "3" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "jan3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Orale." 	
			Touchy says, "Good night amigos." 	
			Gerynar says, "g'night" 	
			DavidW says, "well, my walkthrough is at [LINK] if you need it." 	
			Touchy says, "tsk" 	
			Touchy says, "I understand that you would appreciate it getting used but I'm far from being that desperate yet." 	
			Touchy says, "Haven't even looked at everything thrice." 	
			DavidW says, "good enough" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Thanks though!" 	
			Touchy says, "And for hanging out, too." 	
			Gerynar says, "yeah" 	
			DavidW says, "No prob." 	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
PAX East Speed IFs by Various Authors
As played on ifMUD on April 3, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of ten (TEN!)  eleven (ELEVEN!) PAX East Speed IFs, written by Various Authors. More games may surface as a result of this event, but these were the ten that were complete as of the time ClubFloyd met, plus one finished later in the day. The PAX East Speed IFs were crafted during the historic IF Summit held in conjuction with PAX East 2010 You can learn more about the games, including how to download them, by visiting the ifWiki.

If you'd like to skip to a particular game in this transcript, here are some helpful links:

     Queuelty, by Sarah Morayati

     Food Magic, by P Hughes, C Madden, R Madden, L Hughes, & C Muckenhoupt

     Apoptosis, by Kate McKee

     Mango, by A Reed, A Othenin-Girard, & D Bowsman

     Midair Madness, by Paul J. Furio

     Safehouse, by Benjamin Sokal

     Lobsters on a Plane, by Ben and Jack

     Vortex 2305, by Jacqueline A. Lott

     PAX East 2010 Speed-IF, by J McGrew & K Matthews

     A Wizard Goes Shopping, by Kevin Jackson-Mead

     PAXless, by Royce Odle

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load paxqueuelty" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |


Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Queuelty
Floyd | An Interactive Claustrophobia by Sarah Morayati
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100403 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib


Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd |
Floyd | Oppressive Crowd
Floyd | People. People. So many people.
Floyd |
Floyd | You weren't quite sure what you were expecting. Crowds, sure, but not


Floyd | ten thousand people crammed into a tenth as many square feet until
Floyd | they ferment. They're sort of herded along by barriers and signs, but
Floyd | once you reach critical mass of a couple thousand, it just looks like
Floyd | an enormous mass. Fortunately, you made it to the end of the line.
Floyd | Unfortunately, so did Brody.
Floyd |


Floyd | Brody leers at you with either malice or lechery. You can't decide
Floyd | which would be worse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Benjor arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	Benjor waves 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x brody" 		
	

Floyd | Brody is an asshole.
Floyd |
Floyd | Yes, you've been known to prematurely call people assholes before, and


Floyd | you're becoming a bit worried that you're being typecast as the sort
Floyd | of person who indiscriminately dubs people assholes. But Brody really
Floyd | is an asshole.
Floyd |
Floyd | Brody has painstakingly manhandled his hair into what was probably a
Floyd | mohawk at one point. You have nothing against follicular


Floyd | self-expression, except when it's going to be sitting in front of you.
Floyd | Or when each individual plume of hair has a middle finger sculpted
Floyd | into it. He's wearing a ratty old T-shirt, on which he has just
Floyd | spray-painted (you can smell it): "DEVELOPERS! ASK ME ABOUT THE
Floyd | KICK-ASS GAME IDEA THAT WILL MAKE ME A MILLIONAIRE!" (Millionaire is
Floyd | in its own special shade of blood red.


Floyd |
Floyd | And you would be remiss not to mention the giant sign. You came to
Floyd | this convention to meet like-minded, wonderful people who do not wave
Floyd | giant signs in your face. You instead met Brody, a non-minded,
Floyd | wonder-free personoid who quite enjoys this. Especially when said
Floyd | signs depict naked people.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "ha" 	
			Doug says, "I've never had netlag like this before, it's weird. Things I type get sent to the mud immediately, but I get no output at all for minutes at a time, then it either comes back in a gulp or I give up and disconnect and reconnect." 	
	morten arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	MikeG arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x sign" 		
	

Floyd | (the signs)
Floyd | The usual signs, listing the PAX rules, the exits, you know the drill.
Floyd | The only sign you really care about is the one that indicates that


Floyd | there's only one more seat left in the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying nothing.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		* Jacqueline has added morten to the channel. 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "is there a way to recap the output of this room?" 	
			inky says, "@recap #toyshop = 20" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You've always felt a bit out of place at conventions like this; you're
Floyd | not a big gamer, and you've never cosplayed in your life. And you're
Floyd | female, as much as you wish this wasn't an issue. But you love
Floyd | interactive fiction, so this was like your dream come true.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "yay" 	
			inky says, "I assume thus far this game is entirely autobiographical" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "punch brody" 		
	

Floyd | The rules here tell you not to punch or kick people. More pertinently,

Floyd | they're enforced by about 100 beefy bodyguards scattered around the

Floyd | places you're not looking. Besides, the rules don't say a word about
Floyd | the magical equivalent of punching and kicking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I can SO RELATE to this character!" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "cosplay" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of Lucea), "Yeah, who's this Brody? Is it a pseudonym for one of us?" 	
			inky asks, "wait, we know magic?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "You can tell us. We won't hate you, Lucea." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:
Floyd | blorb:   The blorb spell lets you safely protect a small object, as
Floyd | though in a strongbox. You wouldn't think it was so useful, but when
Floyd | was the last time you saw a strongbox?

Floyd | cleesh:   The cleesh spell lets you change something into a small
Floyd | amphibian. It's kind of fun being a stereotypical witch out of a kid's

Floyd | TV show.
Floyd | exex:   The exex spell lets you make things and/or people go faster.
Floyd | Hence the name.
Floyd | filfre:   The filfre spell lets you create gratuitous fireworks.

Floyd | Fortunately for party hosts, it works even better when you're drunk.
Floyd | frotz:   The frotz spell allows you to cause something to give off

Floyd | light. You love this spell. No more do you have to travel by the light
Floyd | of your cell phone!
Floyd | gnusto:   The gnusto spell lets you write a spell into a spellbook.
Floyd | You, like most magicians, dislike it; you never reveal your secrets to

Floyd | the world. It's the only leg up you've got on the bastards.
Floyd | gondar:   The gondar spell lets you put out an open flame. It makes

Floyd | you pretty popular at parties.
Floyd | guncho:   The guncho spell lets you banish someone to another plane of
Floyd | existence. In theory. In practice, it does absolutely nothing for you.
Floyd | You're sure there's some crappy cop-out excuse, like this convention

Floyd | room is actually the meeting point of every possible plane of
Floyd | existence, making them geometrically -- technically -- the same plane,

Floyd | but you're pretty sure you just can't make it work.
Floyd | izyuk:   The izyuk spell lets you fly. It also works on other people,
Floyd | you guess, but when you're got a flying spell you are keeping that
Floyd | shit for yourself, OK?

Floyd | krebf:   The krebf spell lets you repair willful damage to something.
Floyd | It's made you far too careless for comfort.

Floyd | kulcad:   The kulcad spell allows you to dispel another spell. You
Floyd | love do-overs.
Floyd | melbor:   The melbor spell lets you protect a magic user from harm
Floyd | from an evil being. You've had to duck into the bathroom and cast it

Floyd | at least three times this afternoon.
Floyd | nitfol:   The nitfol spell allows you to converse with the beasts in

Floyd | their own language. It is the only reason why you have not yet been
Floyd | fired.
Floyd | ozmoo:   The ozmoo spell allows you to make something survive
Floyd | unnatural death. No, you don't know if it works in the afterlife and

Floyd | aren't keen to find out.
Floyd | rezrov:   The rezrov spell lets you open things, even locked or

Floyd | enchanted things. It works either literally or figuratively, but you
Floyd | don't like to use it literally much after you accidentally split your
Floyd | best friend's goldfish in two.
Floyd | vaxum:   The vaxum spell lets you make a hostile creature your friend.

Floyd | It is the other reason why you have not yet been fired.
Floyd | zifmia:   The zifmia spells lets you magically summon a being. Out of

Floyd | all of your spells, it is among the most likely to get you arrested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		Jacqueline says, "Not much." 	
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		Jacqueline says, "WOWZA" 	
			inky says, "whoah holy crap" 	
			maga says, "I'm not sure I'd have described the Enforcers as 'beefy'" 	
			baf says, "helo" 	
			dhakajack says, "Sure. There was a starter deck in the swag bag." 	
			Nitku says (to Jacqueline), "Except "Brody"" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Wait... we already know them all? Awesome." 	
			Jacqueline says (to baf), "helo" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "vaxum brody" 		
	

Floyd | All of the jerkery vanishes from Brody's face. He reaches out and
Floyd | shakes your hand, and nothing else. "Oh wow! It's so great to see a
Floyd | girl at PAX." You nod. "So what are you in line for?"

Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, there's this panel --"
Floyd |

Floyd | "The interactive fiction panel?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's the one!"

Floyd |
Floyd | Brody looks over at the room. Into the doors. At the single remaining
Floyd | seat. "Looks like there's only one seat," he says, voice hardening.

Floyd |
Floyd | "Yeah," you say flatly. "Looks like."
Floyd |

Floyd | "So what the fuck are you here for?" He releases a torrent of
Floyd | misogyny. Guess not even vaxum can make him nice.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Jack), "haha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "exex line" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh c'mon, that should have worked" 	
	Dave arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x queue" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "exex me" 		
	

Floyd | You hardly need to; you're sure you can outspeed Brody as it is. His
Floyd | presence is the problem here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "exex brody" 		
	

Floyd | The last thing you need is for Brody to be faster than you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "guncho brody" 		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "guncho brody" 		
	

Floyd | As much as you'd love to guncho the hell out of Brody, it just doesn't
Floyd | work.

Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | As much as you'd love to guncho the hell out of Brody, it just doesn't
Floyd | work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "guncho me" 		
	

Floyd | Even if you could make guncho work, the odds that the particular plane
Floyd | of existence you'd be banished to would be the panel room are too slim
Floyd | to even contemplate.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "ack, have we started?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "haha - great minds think alike." 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "At the top of the hour, yes." 	
			DavidW asks, "We don't start at 3?" 	
	DavidW arrives, full of fun and funk. 		Jacqueline asks, "Where did that come from?" 	
			Nitku says (to Jacqueline), "Great minds... timing" 	
			inky says, "ha ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Where did this 3 business come from?" 	
			Ellison says, "I've played through this one so I think I'll have to be quiet" 	
			DavidW says, "uh, we've been playing at 3 for a while." 	
			Jacqueline says, "We have been playing at 10 my time for weeks." 	
			inky says, "ok, I'm pretty sure this isn't all my fault" 	
			Ellison says, "I mostly blame inky" 	
			inky says, "maybe alaska didn't switch to DST" 	
			DavidW says, "I admit I didn't check the time since DST." 	
			Jacqueline says, "It's listed in the RSS feed as 2. It's listed on the bb at 2." 	
			DavidW asks, "Well, who reads that?" 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "exex crowd" 		
	

Floyd | Like you're seriously gonna do a favor for a bunch of strangers.
Floyd | They're behind you, and they haven't seen it fit to open up to you, so

Floyd | there.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "actually, canada hasn't switched to DST, right? or has it?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "DST has nothing to do with it, actually. That affects us and the UK, but not anything within North America." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "cleesh brody" 		
	

Floyd | Brody is similar enough to an amphibian that it does nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Anyway, yes. Sorry for any confusion, though I know not from where the confusion originated." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "rezrov crowd" 		
	

Floyd | You speak the words, and all of a sudden, everything changes. The
Floyd | crowd seems so much less threatening, much less likely to trample you
Floyd | into a pulp or absorb you into its flesh.

Floyd |

Floyd | "Oh hey, man!" one of the attendees says. "Oh. Sorry. Hey there, uh,
Floyd | you!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Madeline," you say. "Nice to meet you."
Floyd |

Floyd | "You too! the guy responds. "I'm sorry -- we were just so caught up in

Floyd | the line that we completely forgot there was anyone else here." He
Floyd | smiles and shakes your hand, and the cluster of people beside him
Floyd | opens up a bit, into a circle. You should rezrov your social life more
Floyd | often.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		baf says, "Ooh, the crowd is a valid spell target! I didn't realize that when playing this initially." 	
			DavidW says (to inky), "We have. We have to be in synch with the US, like it or not." 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "cleesh crowd" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see what your spell did, but you're sure that somewhere in
Floyd | the morass, somebody is now frantically dodging feet.

Floyd |
Floyd | Someone tries to summon Captain Planet from somewhere in the crowd.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So did you see the Street Fighter panel?"

Floyd |
Floyd | "Nope," you say.

Floyd |
Floyd | "GTA?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "No," you say, a bit less chirpily. You feel like something in a

Floyd | museum.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "well, wake me up when the next game starts." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And I've actually mentioned this morning on a few occasions how long until CF, too. Sigh." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I hope no one else is missing." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "nitfol crowd" 		
	

Floyd | You speak the words, and everything changes again. (Isn't magic
Floyd | awesome?)
Floyd |

Floyd | "So did you ever play Photopia?"
Floyd |

Floyd | "I love Photopia!" you exclaim. "It's actually the only game that's
Floyd | ever made me cry."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Really? Me too!" a guy from the crowd exclaims. "Did you play..." And

Floyd | five minutes pass, and they are wonderful.
Floyd |

Floyd | You duck as someone throws a paper airplane at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yay new spell responses" 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:
Floyd | blorb:   The blorb spell lets you safely protect a small object, as
Floyd | though in a strongbox. You wouldn't think it was so useful, but when

Floyd | was the last time you saw a strongbox?
Floyd | cleesh:   The cleesh spell lets you change something into a small
Floyd | amphibian. It's kind of fun being a stereotypical witch out of a kid's

Floyd | TV show.
Floyd | exex:   The exex spell lets you make things and/or people go faster.
Floyd | Hence the name.

Floyd | filfre:   The filfre spell lets you create gratuitous fireworks.
Floyd | Fortunately for party hosts, it works even better when you're drunk.
Floyd | frotz:   The frotz spell allows you to cause something to give off

Floyd | light. You love this spell. No more do you have to travel by the light
Floyd | of your cell phone!
Floyd | gnusto:   The gnusto spell lets you write a spell into a spellbook.

Floyd | You, like most magicians, dislike it; you never reveal your secrets to
Floyd | the world. It's the only leg up you've got on the bastards.
Floyd | gondar:   The gondar spell lets you put out an open flame. It makes

Floyd | you pretty popular at parties.
Floyd | guncho:   The guncho spell lets you banish someone to another plane of
Floyd | existence. In theory. In practice, it does absolutely nothing for you.

Floyd | You're sure there's some crappy cop-out excuse, like this convention
Floyd | room is actually the meeting point of every possible plane of
Floyd | existence, making them geometrically -- technically -- the same plane,

Floyd | but you're pretty sure you just can't make it work.
Floyd | izyuk:   The izyuk spell lets you fly. It also works on other people,
Floyd | you guess, but when you're got a flying spell you are keeping that

Floyd | shit for yourself, OK?
Floyd | krebf:   The krebf spell lets you repair willful damage to something.
Floyd | It's made you far too careless for comfort.

Floyd | kulcad:   The kulcad spell allows you to dispel another spell. You
Floyd | love do-overs.
Floyd | melbor:   The melbor spell lets you protect a magic user from harm

Floyd | from an evil being. You've had to duck into the bathroom and cast it
Floyd | at least three times this afternoon.
Floyd | nitfol:   The nitfol spell allows you to converse with the beasts in

Floyd | their own language. It is the only reason why you have not yet been
Floyd | fired.
Floyd | ozmoo:   The ozmoo spell allows you to make something survive

Floyd | unnatural death. No, you don't know if it works in the afterlife and
Floyd | aren't keen to find out.
Floyd | rezrov:   The rezrov spell lets you open things, even locked or

Floyd | enchanted things. It works either literally or figuratively, but you
Floyd | don't like to use it literally much after you accidentally split your
Floyd | best friend's goldfish in two.

Floyd | vaxum:   The vaxum spell lets you make a hostile creature your friend.
Floyd | It is the other reason why you have not yet been fired.
Floyd | zifmia:   The zifmia spells lets you magically summon a being. Out of

Floyd | all of your spells, it is among the most likely to get you arrested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says (to DavidW), "you haven't actually missed anything plot-wise at this point" 	
			Lucea says (to baf), "belated -- it wasn't in version 1 because I forgot to make it animate" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "izyuk me" 		
	

Floyd | Maybe after the convention. That way you can get a refund on your
Floyd | flight.

Floyd |
Floyd | "So did you play Broken Legs?"

Floyd |
Floyd | "I loved that game!" You grin. "Like, if the author could just come to
Floyd | my home and be my personal writing slave it would be awesome. Is that
Floyd | so weird?"

Floyd |
Floyd | "Yeeeeeaaah," a girl -- a girl! in the crowd says after a while.

Floyd | "That's pretty weird. And there needs to be a post-comp version."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh." You hardly know what to say anymore.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "spells are up here: [LINK]" 	
			inky says, "ha ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "hahaha that's great" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "exex crowd" 		
	

Floyd | You cast the spell, but there are just too many people for it to have
Floyd | any noticeable effect. PAX: its attendance is stronger than magic.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Oppressive Crowd
Floyd | You weren't quite sure what you were expecting. Crowds, sure, but not
Floyd | ten thousand people crammed into a tenth as many square feet until
Floyd | they ferment. They're sort of herded along by barriers and signs, but

Floyd | once you reach critical mass of a couple thousand, it just looks like
Floyd | an enormous mass. Fortunately, you made it to the end of the line.

Floyd | Unfortunately, so did Brody.
Floyd |
Floyd | A girl glares at you from the crowd -- she's glaring so hard that just
Floyd | by the scowl you can spot her. She's wearing a name tag reading

Floyd | "Elise."
Floyd |

Floyd | Brody leers at you with either malice or lechery. You can't decide
Floyd | which would be worse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "vaxum crowd" 		
	

Floyd | It doesn't do anything. Yay, the masses doesn't hate you!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "frotz crowd" 		
	

Floyd | You cast frotz at the masses, but apparently it doesn't take; all you
Floyd | can muster is a sudden flash of bright white light. There must be some
Floyd | highly scientific explanation for this.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "filfre" 		
	

Floyd | A huge plume of fireworks bursts down from the ceiling. Tens of
Floyd | thousands of gamers stand agape for a second.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "zifmia don woods" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x elise" 		
	

Floyd | Just looking at Elise, you know that you are out of your element.

Floyd | There's nothing remarkable about her by sight, but somehow, she's
Floyd | managed to score the rapt attention of every teenage and
Floyd | not-so-teenage boy at PAX, and most of the girls -- in short, about

Floyd | tens of thousands of people who are absolutely infatuated with her.
Floyd | She's also glaring at you like your very existence in this line and
Floyd | potentially in this panel is a personal affront to you. You don't get

Floyd | it. Why is everyone the world makes you encounter so horrible to you?
Floyd |
Floyd | You notice somebody dressed as Link try to blitz the enforcers,

Floyd | failing miserably.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "which game am I missing, anyway?" 	
			inky says, "Lucea's" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, no need to miss it. We've not missed much." 	
			Jacqueline says, "In fact, we could restart it." 	
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "zifmia" 		
	

Floyd | You'd never be able to find anything you summoned in this crowd if you
Floyd | just cast it into thin air. Normally you at least have a field of

Floyd | vision to work with.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Just for you to catch the intro." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "I don't *think* we've done anything that progresses the plot, have we?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "vaxum elise" 		
	

Floyd | You speak the words, and Elise just changes. Her scowl turns to a
Floyd | smile. Her arms uncross. And all she can talk about is the games she

Floyd | loved, and why she loves them, and how hopeful she is about IF as a
Floyd | form. And she's only talking to you; it's like nobody else matters.

Floyd | And people wonder why you still do magic.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "we opened the crowd" 	
	Doug goes home. 		
	Doug arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		inky says, "that seems to have been significant since it made this girl show up" 	
			DavidW says, "Haven't even made coffee yet." 	
			baf says, "And made them talk about IF." 	
			inky says, "although maybe not, I dunno" 	
			Lucea says, "we've vaxumed Elise" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "oh." 	
			Lucea says, "you're sort of along in the plot, yes" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay then." 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "guncho crowd" 		
	

Floyd | As much as you'd love to guncho the hell out of the masses, it just
Floyd | doesn't work.

Floyd |
Floyd | You notice somebody dressed as Link try to blitz the enforcers,
Floyd | failing miserably.

Floyd |
Floyd | You notice Elise looking down at this tattered thing. She looks so
Floyd | forlorn, too. You really want to cheer her up.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "speed-if's are 'sposed to have plot?" 	
			inky says, "I vaxumed elise, but can't vaxum my living room" 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "exex elise" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens, but then, you weren't paying extensive
Floyd | attention to its speed.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | It reeks of overcrowding.
Floyd |

Floyd | You notice somebody dressed as Link try to blitz the enforcers,
Floyd | failing miserably.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says (to inky), "hee" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "krebf t-shirt" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "krebf tattered" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "rezrov elise" 		
	

Floyd | You cast the rezrov spell at Elise, but it doesn't work.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "krebf elise" 		
	

Floyd | You cast the krebf spell at Elise, but nothing happens. You probably
Floyd | shouldn't be so disappointed it was undamaged.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x elise" 		
	

Floyd | Just looking at Elise, you know that you are out of your element.
Floyd | There's nothing remarkable about her by sight, but somehow, she's

Floyd | managed to score the rapt attention of every teenage and
Floyd | not-so-teenage boy at PAX, and most of the girls -- in short, about
Floyd | tens of thousands of people who are absolutely infatuated with her.
Floyd | She's also glaring at you like your very existence in this line and

Floyd | potentially in this panel is a personal affront to you. You don't get
Floyd | it. Why is everyone the world makes you encounter so horrible to you?

Floyd |
Floyd | You notice somebody dressed as Link try to blitz the enforcers,
Floyd | failing miserably.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "talk to elise" 		
	

Floyd | You strike up a conversation with Elise. "So what brings you here?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, I don't know. Seeing people talk, picking up swag, the works."

Floyd | She holds up a small leather-bound book, sort of in tatters. "Like

Floyd | this, for instance. It's supposedly real vellum, or vegan fake vellum,
Floyd | or something -- anyway, it's legit. I got it at one of the booths, and
Floyd | I'd always wanted a spellbook of my own, you know? But then some
Floyd | asshole ripped it out of my hands and tore it up." She sighs. "I
Floyd | really wanted to get back at him, too, but he just stormed off. Him

Floyd | and his stupid hair and his really stupid T-shirt." Your gaze shifts

Floyd | over to Brody for a second. Could there be more than one asshole at
Floyd | this con? Probably, yeah, but perhaps nobody quite at his level.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "rezrov crowd" 		
	

Floyd | You don't really want to cast rezrov at them again. You don't mind
Floyd | them, but you don't exactly want to hear the intimate details of their
Floyd | lives either.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh, I see" 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "guncho enforcers" 		
	

Floyd | As much as you'd love to guncho the hell out of the enforcers, it just
Floyd | doesn't work.

Floyd |

Floyd | You notice somebody dressed as Link try to blitz the enforcers,
Floyd | failing miserably.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "krebf book" 		
	

Floyd | You speak the words. Elise looks skeptical at first -- oh damn it, did
Floyd | you undo your spell already? -- but the skepticism quickly dissolves
Floyd | once she notices what happens to your book. It's reforming, kind of
Floyd | like an ice cube freezing, And before you know it, it's as good as

Floyd | new. Possibly better.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Oh my God," Elise says. "How'd you do that?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "I know magic," you say, smiling. You try to restrain yourself from a
Floyd | huge monologue to her on the topic, but it's so hard and you kind of

Floyd | want to tell her anyway.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I saw Link. He was pretty awesome." 	
			inky says, "man, she totally has us mind-controlled" 	
			Ellison says, "I don't remember seeing any male Links" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "tell Elise about magic" 		
	

Floyd | (To talk to people in this game, use TALK TO ______. It's a Speed IF.
Floyd | Its conversational prowess is limited.)
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "ha" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "talk to elise" 		
	

Floyd | You start to tell Elise about magic, and much to your relief, she
Floyd | doesn't immediately blow you off. You tell her about many things: the

Floyd | time you singlehandedly stopped the Irish potato famine and started

Floyd | the Revolutionary War in one fell swoop to the night you summoned up
Floyd | this delicious chicken-lobster-mango fettuccine for a date. She's
Floyd | absolutely rapt. It might sound weird, but you never knew magic could
Floyd | make your life so awesome!
Floyd |

Floyd | "So this spellbook. If I wanted to, I could do magic too? Because I've

Floyd | got this asshole that needs a magical ass-whooping."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Did he have a middle-finger mohawk?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "YES!" There's so much in her voice: anger, astonishment. Relief.

Floyd | "That's the one."

Floyd |
Floyd | "If you want to, I can teach you," you say, hardly even knowing it.
Floyd | "Just let me." She nods vigorously. Awesome! Now you just need a plan.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "not as good as the message in Aaron and Duncan's game" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I love how many of us tossed all the odd things we were supposed to include in this speed into on big text dump. Huzzah." 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "plan to teach elise about magic" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		inky says, "my plan is she beats up Brody and gets arrested, and then we get into the panel" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "teach elise" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "It's interesting how many Speed IF themes are food-related." 	
			Jacqueline says (to inky), "Dude." 	
			Lucea says, "food is wacky!" 	
			DavidW says, "We get hungry." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Jack), "Hm, good point." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "izyuk elise" 		
	

Floyd | You manage to make Elise hover for a few minutes, but flying's the
Floyd | sort of thing that people really need to be on board with first.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "food is also something that anyone can identify with" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:


Floyd | blorb:   The blorb spell lets you safely protect a small object, as
Floyd | though in a strongbox. You wouldn't think it was so useful, but when
Floyd | was the last time you saw a strongbox?
Floyd | cleesh:   The cleesh spell lets you change something into a small
Floyd | amphibian. It's kind of fun being a stereotypical witch out of a kid's
Floyd | TV show.


Floyd | exex:   The exex spell lets you make things and/or people go faster.
Floyd | Hence the name.
Floyd | filfre:   The filfre spell lets you create gratuitous fireworks.
Floyd | Fortunately for party hosts, it works even better when you're drunk.
Floyd | frotz:   The frotz spell allows you to cause something to give off
Floyd | light. You love this spell. No more do you have to travel by the light


Floyd | of your cell phone!
Floyd | gnusto:   The gnusto spell lets you write a spell into a spellbook.
Floyd | You, like most magicians, dislike it; you never reveal your secrets to
Floyd | the world. It's the only leg up you've got on the bastards.
Floyd | gondar:   The gondar spell lets you put out an open flame. It makes
Floyd | you pretty popular at parties.


Floyd | guncho:   The guncho spell lets you banish someone to another plane of
Floyd | existence. In theory. In practice, it does absolutely nothing for you.
Floyd | You're sure there's some crappy cop-out excuse, like this convention
Floyd | room is actually the meeting point of every possible plane of
Floyd | existence, making them geometrically -- technically -- the same plane,
Floyd | but you're pretty sure you just can't make it work.


Floyd | izyuk:   The izyuk spell lets you fly. It also works on other people,
Floyd | you guess, but when you're got a flying spell you are keeping that
Floyd | shit for yourself, OK?
Floyd | krebf:   The krebf spell lets you repair willful damage to something.
Floyd | It's made you far too careless for comfort.
Floyd | kulcad:   The kulcad spell allows you to dispel another spell. You


Floyd | love do-overs.
Floyd | melbor:   The melbor spell lets you protect a magic user from harm
Floyd | from an evil being. You've had to duck into the bathroom and cast it
Floyd | at least three times this afternoon.
Floyd | nitfol:   The nitfol spell allows you to converse with the beasts in
Floyd | their own language. It is the only reason why you have not yet been


Floyd | fired.
Floyd | ozmoo:   The ozmoo spell allows you to make something survive
Floyd | unnatural death. No, you don't know if it works in the afterlife and
Floyd | aren't keen to find out.
Floyd | rezrov:   The rezrov spell lets you open things, even locked or
Floyd | enchanted things. It works either literally or figuratively, but you


Floyd | don't like to use it literally much after you accidentally split your
Floyd | best friend's goldfish in two.
Floyd | vaxum:   The vaxum spell lets you make a hostile creature your friend.
Floyd | It is the other reason why you have not yet been fired.
Floyd | zifmia:   The zifmia spells lets you magically summon a being. Out of
Floyd | all of your spells, it is among the most likely to get you arrested.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "melbor elise" 		
	

Floyd | You speak the words. Nothing visible happens, but Elise just comes off
Floyd | as so much more... primed. Yeah. That's it. Primed. Primed for


Floyd | ass-of-Brody-kicking.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Thanks," she says, and it's almost like a one-liner."Now teach me a
Floyd | spell. Do it quickly," she adds.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I don't have any murder spells," you say.


Floyd |
Floyd | "So do you have any go-away spells, then?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Actually, yes!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Then just put it in here! I know you can do that, right?" Your face


Floyd | shouldn't be blanching this much.
Floyd |
Floyd | You notice somebody dressed as Link try to blitz the enforcers,
Floyd | failing miserably.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Gerynar), "Esp. if we haven't eaten lunch yet." 	
			inky says, "the spells are up at [LINK]" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah, we did this speed at 1pm, and I hadn't eaten yet." 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "zifmia plan" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to inky), "Thanks." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "guncho book" 		
	

Floyd | As much as you'd love to guncho the hell out of the spellbook, it just
Floyd | doesn't work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "gnusto book" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing happens. You were never all that great at gnusto anyway.
Floyd |
Floyd | You notice somebody dressed as Link try to blitz the enforcers,
Floyd | failing miserably.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "frotz guncho" 		
	

Floyd | You cast frotz at guncho, but apparently it doesn't take; all you can
Floyd | muster is a sudden flash of bright white light. There must be some
Floyd | highly scientific explanation for this.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "gnusto zifmia" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing happens. You were never all that great at gnusto anyway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "gnusto guncho" 		
	

Floyd | You start to speak the words, but it's no use; guncho is appearing in
Floyd | the spellbook, but one pixel at a time. Like you're on a 0.000001
Floyd | modem. It's depressing. And Elise is sighing more than you ever want


Floyd | to see her sigh. There has to be a way to speed this up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "gnust guncho" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "gnusto elise" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing happens. You were never all that great at gnusto anyway.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "exex gnusto" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens, but then, you weren't paying extensive
Floyd | attention to its speed.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "exex book" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens, but then, you weren't paying extensive
Floyd | attention to its speed.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "cringe guess the ver" 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "exex me" 		
	

Floyd | You speak the words. Nothing happens that she can see, but you notice
Floyd | your brain absolutely racing. It's like the 1990s when they were


Floyd | talking about the information superhighway. Except there is one, and
Floyd | it's up in your head. Your casting probably just went up a million
Floyd | times. Like you leveled up. And it feels awesome.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			DavidW says (to baf), "yay" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "gnusto guncho" 		
	

Floyd | You speak the words, and gnusto appears in the spellbook. Lightning
Floyd | fast. Like the first time you got a real Internet connection. You


Floyd | grin.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So is that it?" Elise says.
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's all," you agree.
Floyd |


Floyd | "Awesome," she says. "Now stand back!" Elise stomps up to Brody, who
Floyd | regards her with something between contempt and absolute confusion.
Floyd | "Yo. You. You with the stupid hair and the ridiculous T-shirt."
Floyd |
Floyd | "At your service," he drawls."
Floyd |


Floyd | "You ruined my spellbook," she says. "And from what I hear, you've
Floyd | been being a real jerk to Madeline here." She points at you. "So what
Floyd | do you have to say to that?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, shit, I dunno," he responds. "Maybe that I don't care?
Floyd | Shouldn't you be playing like Farmville or Barbie or something?" He


Floyd | laughs. And laughs. And laughs some more.
Floyd |
Floyd | "No," Elise says. "Maybe I should be playing magic. Because Madeline
Floyd | knows magic. Ever consider that?" She doesn't even let him finish.
Floyd | "And now I know it too. And your ass is going down. Or should I say,
Floyd | going away. GNUSTO!"


Floyd |
Floyd | You'd love to say that there was this big explosion, full of flashing
Floyd | light, and gravity stopped too, and the world just completely
Floyd | collapsed in on itself. But gnusto was never that flashy. Instead,
Floyd | Brody is just gone, and Elise is standing before you. She gives you a
Floyd | hug, then a high-five. And for once, you're completely lost for words.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline gives Lucea a hug and pats her on the back, saying, "There there, Sarah. It's only a SpeedIF... and remember this moment when I'm crying while they play mine. Hug me back then, okay?" 	
			inky says, "aw" 	
			inky says, "hey wait a minute--" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Oppressive Crowd
Floyd | You weren't quite sure what you were expecting. Crowds, sure, but not
Floyd | ten thousand people crammed into a tenth as many square feet until
Floyd | they ferment. They're sort of herded along by barriers and signs, but


Floyd | once you reach critical mass of a couple thousand, it just looks like
Floyd | an enormous mass. Fortunately, you made it to the end of the line.
Floyd | Unfortunately, so did Brody.
Floyd |
Floyd | Brody seems to have left a lamp behind.
Floyd |


Floyd | Elise smiles at you. You never even knew you could actually make real
Floyd | friends at these things!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh man he is an ass." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get lamp" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x lamp" 		
	

Floyd | It's a brass lantern. It looks eminently lightable with the right
Floyd | means.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "frotz lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You speak the words. Immediately, the lamp lights up with bursts of
Floyd | bright, flashing light. You wonder why light always does that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		baf asks, "Er? She copied him into her spellbook?" 	
			inky says (to baf), "ha ha ha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read spellbook" 		
	

Floyd | You really don't think it's real vellum -- the booth guy probably

Floyd | stiffed her -- but it's nevertheless kind of breathtaking. Especially

Floyd | now that it's fixed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read brody" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "aw" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "frotz lamp" 		
	

Floyd | There's no need; it's glowing more than you are.
Floyd |
Floyd | You notice somebody dressed as Link try to blitz the enforcers,
Floyd | failing miserably.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh well. I don't know what I'm doing. I'm lost." 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "get in seat" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You head through the door, the lamp lighting your way, down the
Floyd | corridor, to your seat, into your chair. The panelists haven't even
Floyd | started yet. But once you sit down, as if magic, they do. And they say
Floyd | wonderful things, and you take in even more wonderful things, all

Floyd | about IF and its future and the amazing things that will be done in
Floyd | the future. It is all you ever wanted out of PAX.

Floyd |
Floyd | A week later, the glow hasn't faded. All you want to do is write
Floyd | something amazing, and get it out to the whole world, and make IF
Floyd | viable, and commercial, and artistic, and something the whole world

Floyd | can appreciate. But you also have something else. You have a
Floyd | collaborator. And, you think as Elise sits by you, nose buried in

Floyd | Inform 7 on her laptop, you've never been more hopeful about the form.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

Floyd | >

		dhakajack exclaims, "Yay!" 	
	Benjor wonders why ifwiki is taking minutes to respond to page requests... 		Jacqueline says, "hooray!" 	
			Lucea says, "yay!" 	
			Ellison says, "huh, you changed the ending where they drive off the cliff together" 	
			Jacqueline says, "HAHAHA" 	
			Jacqueline cackles. 	
			Gerynar asks, "question is: did Elise forget half her charging cord and have to by a new one?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, Ellison." 	
			dhakajack asks, "It's coming up OK for me. Have you tried using the chrome browser?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Jack), "Ben would never use Chrome!" 	
	baf asks (of Benjor), "I've just given the server a kick. Is it better now?" 		Jacqueline says, "Okay. That was quick. Let's play one more before we take a quick break." 	
	Benjor exclaims, "suddenly fast again!" 		Lucea says (to gerynar), "heh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "All conversation back on the channel, please!" 	
	Benjor says, "thanks, baf" 		Jacqueline glares at people whose handles begin with B. 	
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.

Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "q" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.

Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		Ellison says, "also, with beards" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load paxafoodmagic" 		Gerynar asks, "do goatees count as beards, Ellison?" 	
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Magic
Floyd | An Interactive Fiction by Paul Hughes, Caolan Madden, Rory Madden, and
Floyd | Laura Hughes, with a little help from Carl Muckenhoupt

Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100327 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib

Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd |
Floyd | Crying Place
Floyd | You are in your hovel, which you call the Crying Place. It makes you
Floyd | feel like crying.

Floyd |

Floyd | You can see a front door, a knife, a cookbook and Half a potato here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Benjor edits the official Lobsters on a Plane page for the more recent link 		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "get all" 		
	

Floyd | front door: That's fixed in place.
Floyd | knife: Taken.
Floyd | cookbook: Taken.
Floyd | Half a potato: Taken.
Floyd | xyzzy: You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | I'm not quite sure what you meant by that.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Benjor points at Lucea. "CHEATER!" 		Ellison says (to Gerynar), "I don't think so" 	
			Lucea says, "I am a fan of GET ALL" 	
			Lucea says, "So much that I always disable it" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cry" 		
	

Floyd | A tear rolls down your cheek.
Floyd |
Floyd | The landlord pounds on the door, demanding rent. After a few seconds

Floyd | he thrusts his hand through a hole in the door, wiggling his fingers.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "good, I'm safe then" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take fingers" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull finger" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "guncho landlord" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull hand" 		
	

Floyd | That would be less than courteous.
Floyd |

Floyd |  The landlord wiggles his fingers.

Floyd | >

		
	Doug goes home. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "shake hand" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yeah, GET ALL is super helpful for betatesting" 	
	Doug arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You have not learned any spells.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | As good-looking as ever.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "attack landlord" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.


Floyd |
Floyd | "All right, I've put me finny in the hole like you wanted. Give me
Floyd | some rent in return, ye ninny!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "cut hand" 		
	

Floyd | You slice the landlord's hand off. You hear an anguished scream, and
Floyd | rapid footsteps retreating from your cottage. You have beaten the
Floyd | landlord! But at what cost? To the landlord?
Floyd |


Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "WE'RE NOT GONNA PAY RENT" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take hand" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "heh" 	
			dhakajack says, "oops" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hand" 		
	

Floyd | You see a twitching, bloody hand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		baf says, "I should point out a couple of things about this one:" 	
			DavidW says, "darn. No rings we can hock." 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Crying Place
Floyd | You are in your hovel, which you call the Crying Place. It makes you
Floyd | feel like crying.


Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a front door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to be locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "break door" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a hand


Floyd |   a tear
Floyd |   Half a potato
Floyd |   a cookbook
Floyd |   a knife
Floyd |   a key
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tear" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the tear.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "unlock door" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to unlock the front door with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "unlock door with key" 		
	

Floyd | You unlock the front door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "read cookbook" 		
	

Floyd | OLD GRANNY'S DIFFERENT KINDS OF SODA BREAD. Getboatbread: To cook,
Floyd | wave a salty hand in the air. Changewarbread: To cook, put some
Floyd | lobster in some fettuccini. Getlampbread: To cook, get a lamp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "wave hand" 		
	

Floyd | You look ridiculous waving the hand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "cry on hand" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to cry.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "cry" 		
	

Floyd | A tear rolls down your cheek.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put tear on hand" 		
	

Floyd | That's one salty hand!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku asks, "Who are the authors?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave hand" 		
	

Floyd | You summon a boat. A captain cries, "All hands on deck!" The hand
Floyd | joins the rest of the salty crew. You are boated to America.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |     *** You win! As a reward, you eat the following: A potato (of

Floyd | which there was a dearth) a mango tang ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 2 out of a possible 0, in 20 turns.
Floyd |

Floyd |

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "You guys are going lightning fast, but I'm having fun speed reading your funniness." 	
			Lucea says, "What" 	
			Lucea says, "oookay" 	
			baf says, "First, the byline is not a lie. This was mainly written by Paul and Caolan, who had never touched Inform 7 before." 	
			inky says, "I don't understand this game at all" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Paul Hughes, Caolan Madden, Rory Madden, and Laura Hughes, with a little help from Carl Muckenhoupt" 	
	Touchy arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	PaulFurio arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		DavidW says, "I assume there's more than one ending to that one." 	
			Touchy barges in. 	
			Nitku asks, "Yeah but do we/I know them?" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Crying Place
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		baf says, "The initial premise is based on a story that Caolan's parents told her." 	
			* Jacqueline has added PaulFurio to the channel. 	
			Touchy exclaims, "I'm late but I'm very self important so drop everything and pay attention to me!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "ha" 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "YES SIR!" 	
			Lucea says, ">DROP ALL" 	
			baf says, "And yes, there are multiple endings." 	
			* vaporware has joined the channel. 	
			Touchy says, "haha" 	
	Johnny arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		Touchy says, "Hi guys" 	
			Gerynar drops his cigarette on the floor and looks to Touchy 	
			dhakajack says, "waving the hand was one of the recipes" 	
			Jacqueline sits and stares, her glassy eyes fixed on Touchy. 	
			baf says, "Also, apparently I never told them how to put newlines in strings." 	
			Gerynar smells smoke 	
			Jacqueline asks (of baf), "So, we should play again, then?" 	
			baf says, "Yes." 	
			Jacqueline says, "mmkay" 	
	MikeG goes home. 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "restart" 		
	

Floyd | Are you sure you want to restart?

		baf says, "I think there are exactly two endings." 	
			Lucea says, "I used UNDO" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Magic

Floyd | An Interactive Fiction by Paul Hughes, Caolan Madden, Rory Madden, and
Floyd | Laura Hughes, with a little help from Carl Muckenhoupt
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100327 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib

Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd |
Floyd | Crying Place

Floyd | You are in your hovel, which you call the Crying Place. It makes you
Floyd | feel like crying.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can see a front door, a knife, a cookbook and Half a potato here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		baf says, "Not counting deaths." 	
			Jacqueline says (to lucea), "Yeah, but new peoples showed up." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read cookbook" 		
	

Floyd | OLD GRANNY'S DIFFERENT KINDS OF SODA BREAD. Getboatbread: To cook,
Floyd | wave a salty hand in the air. Changewarbread: To cook, put some

Floyd | lobster in some fettuccini. Getlampbread: To cook, get a lamp.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm guessing there's a lamp to be gotten somewheres." 	
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "x potato" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about Half a potato.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "mmhmm" 	
			DavidW says, "Maybe the lamp is in the potato." 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "Hey wait. That potato is supposed to have a description." 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "x half" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about Half a potato.
Floyd |
Floyd | The landlord pounds on the door, demanding rent. After a few seconds
Floyd | he thrusts his hand through a hole in the door, wiggling his fingers.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "No, wait, I guess it isn't." 		
	

Floyd | That was a rhetorical question.
Floyd |
Floyd | Time passes.

Floyd |

Floyd | "All right, I've put me finny in the hole like you wanted. Give me
Floyd | some rent in return, ye ninny!"
Floyd |
Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to take inventory.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Is there some hint in the fact that half is written in uppercase?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give potato to hand" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking Half a potato)
Floyd | The hand withdraws, and a moment later Half a potato is thrown back

Floyd | through the hole, followed by the return of the hand.

Floyd |
Floyd | "You must pay the rent!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I obviously am not good at SpeedIFs. I thought about the lamp in the potato, then dismissed it as implausible... but wait, this is a SpeedIF." 	
	PaulFurio goes home. 		baf says, "Er, I'm addressing things to floyd that I should be saying on this channel." 	
			dhakajack says, "It must be the larger half" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut potato" 		
	

Floyd | You don't have anything to cut with.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take knife" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		baf says (to Touchy), "It's a hint that we didn't spend a lot of time debugging this." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut potato" 		
	

Floyd | Cutting that up would achieve little.

Floyd |
Floyd |  Ye owe me a HANDsome sum for all the months o" back rent ye haven't
Floyd | paid, ye lazy unemployed drunk"
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a knife
Floyd |   a key

Floyd |

Floyd | "I demand the rent!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | As good-looking as ever.

Floyd |
Floyd |  The landlord wiggles his fingers.
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put key in hand" 		
	

Floyd | He can't contain things.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Wait, a key?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unlock door with key" 		
	

Floyd | You unlock the front door.

Floyd |
Floyd | "I ain't about to give ye a HAND-out, ye scallywag"
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give key to handlord" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | You open the front door.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Outdoors

Floyd | You can see a front door, a lobster, some fettuccini and a lamp here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Looks like the landlord dropped some stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give key to landlord" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			baf asks, "Handlord?" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "get stuff" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		inky says, "this game rules" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get all" 		
	

Floyd | front door: That's fixed in place.
Floyd | lobster: Taken.
Floyd | fettuccini: Taken.
Floyd | lamp: With an actinic flash, the lamp vanishes. A lamp appears in its
Floyd | place.
Floyd | xyzzy: You can't see any such thing.


Floyd |
Floyd | "I demand the rent!"
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says (to baf), "I dunno, all those hand puns are controlling me" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "yay actinic" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "get lamp" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Crying Place
Floyd | All you can see is his hand sticking through the hole in the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a front door, Half a potato and a cookbook here.

Floyd |

Floyd |  Ye owe me a HANDsome sum for all the months o" back rent ye haven't
Floyd | paid, ye lazy unemployed drunk"
Floyd | >
Floyd | I'm not quite sure what you meant by that.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read cookbook" 		
	

Floyd | OLD GRANNY'S DIFFERENT KINDS OF SODA BREAD. Getboatbread: To cook,

Floyd | wave a salty hand in the air. Changewarbread: To cook, put some
Floyd | lobster in some fettuccini. Getlampbread: To cook, get a lamp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		baf says, "Uh. OK, you're not supposed to be able to go outside until after you've got rid of the landlord." 	
			DavidW says (to baf), "well, I didn't know." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Christ, did you not thoroughly beta test this?!" 	
			baf says, "Bah. I showed them how to use scenes and everything to control that kind of thing." 	
			Touchy exclaims (at DavidW), "You fool!" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Well, um, should we get rid of him now?" 	
			DavidW cries a salty tear. 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cut hand" 		
	

Floyd | You slice the landlord's hand off. You hear an anguished scream, and
Floyd | rapid footsteps retreating from your cottage. You have beaten the

Floyd | landlord! But at what cost? To the landlord?
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "c.i.l.l. my landlord" 		
	

Floyd | [c -> close]
Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "There he's gone." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Now what." 	
			DavidW says, "drop lamp. get lamp." 	
			Jacqueline wipes the knife clean. 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "drop lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "My...is Jacq having a particularly cruel day?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "get lamp" 		
	

Floyd | With an actinic flash, the lamp vanishes. A lamp appears in its place.
Floyd |

Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 3 out of a possible 0, in 26 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the lamp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rub lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "that's just efficiency" 	
			Jacqueline says, "hahaha" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get la,mp" 		Jacqueline says, "3 out of 0 - not bad!" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You look ridiculous waving the lamp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get a lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | Your singing is abominable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "drop lamp" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get lamp" 		
	

Floyd | With an actinic flash, the lamp vanishes. A lamp appears in its place.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put the lobster in the fettucinni" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a lamp
Floyd |   some fettuccini
Floyd |   a lobster

Floyd |   a knife

Floyd |   a key
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I can do this all day..." 	
			Nitku says, "hooray infinite points" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put lobster in fettuccini" 		
	

Floyd | Those can't contain things.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "If only life were like that." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put fettuccini in lobster" 		baf says, "We actually discussed whether or not you should be able to get multiple points for getting the lamp over and over. It was decided that you should." 	
	

Floyd | That can't contain things.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read cookbook" 		
	

Floyd | OLD GRANNY'S DIFFERENT KINDS OF SODA BREAD. Getboatbread: To cook,
Floyd | wave a salty hand in the air. Changewarbread: To cook, put some

Floyd | lobster in some fettuccini. Getlampbread: To cook, get a lamp.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Nitku says (to Jacqueline), "Yeah, I would score all the time" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x fettuccini" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the fettuccini.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "cut lobster" 		
	

Floyd | Cutting that up would achieve little.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut fettuccini" 		
	

Floyd | Cutting those up would achieve little.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Maybe we should find an oven outside..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put lobster on fettuccini" 		
	

Floyd | You are transported to the Battle of Bunker Hill. A lobsterback hands
Floyd | you a potato and says, "Here's your ration." You eat the potato and
Floyd | then kill the redcoat because you hate the English, your oppressors.
Floyd | You created America! But at what cost? To America?

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You win! But at what cost? To us? ***
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | In that game you scored 5 out of a possible 0, in 42 turns.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "To cook the fettulobster." 	
			DavidW says, "ah. ON vs IN." 	
			Jacqueline says, "YAY" 	
			Touchy says, "haha" 	
			Touchy says, "I'm so looking up fettucini.." 	
			Ellison says, "ha ha, I love a good 'but at what cost' running joke" 	
			Jacqueline says, "That. Is. Awesome." 	
			baf says, "You have found both endings! Congratulations." 	
			Jacqueline says, "yay us" 	
			Jacqueline says, "and YAY AMERICA" 	
			inky says, "ha ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Okay, can we make it to the top of the hour before our break?" 	
			inky says, "sure" 	
			Benjor exclaims, "woo!" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		Touchy asks (of Jacq), "Do you mean you want us to stall?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load paxapoptosis" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |

Floyd |

		Doug says, "#belated-due-to-lag was 'Madeline' a reference to Flourish? (that's her given name)" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | It can't be possible, after the evolutionary price your kind has

Floyd | already paid to get this far.  There are thousands of them, jostling,
Floyd | vying for a few places inside.  There's a lot more of them than you,
Floyd | but even in your very short life, you've already competed successfully
Floyd | for limited resources.
Floyd |

Floyd | Fortunately, your genomic >TRAITS will serve you in achieving your

Floyd | goal. You might be able to steal traits from others, along the way.
Floyd |
Floyd | So get rid of the competition in front of you, get inside, and save a
Floyd | spot for your friends.  And be sure to keep your strength up along the
Floyd | way.  This whole process is exhausting.

Floyd |

Floyd | Apoptosis
Floyd | An Interactive Fiction by Kate McKee
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100327 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd |

Floyd | Interstices

Floyd | A long narrow space in which you all line up, jockeying for access
Floyd | Inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you: The gently-waving, cream-colored cascade over her
Floyd | face and shoulders looks like so much fettucine.  Delicate skin in a

Floyd | thin grey coat.

Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you: A potato-shaped adolescent.  Perhaps that's an
Floyd | uncharitable description.  But honestly, he looks like a potato.
Floyd | Brown, bulgy, irregular, poorly-washed, and common.
Floyd |

Floyd | In front of you: Presumably a full-grown adult, although it's hard to

Floyd | tell with the peaked red felt cap, antennaelike extensions, eyes on
Floyd | rods, and the enormous Pokemonesque bodysuit.  You can't help but be
Floyd | impressed by the clawlike projections, however.
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you: A couple, joined at the hip and shoulder, matching in

Floyd | light blue.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		vaporware asks, "yay. So were these authors just people who stopped by the suite?" 	
			Benjor says, "Kate is a long-time raif follower, she said" 	
			vaporware says, "The previous ones, I mean." 	
			Benjor says, "sorta like me. :-)" 	
			inky says, "weird" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "traits" 		vaporware says, "Other than baf." 	
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:

Floyd | corripere:   steal traits from a neighboring organism
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "corripere lobster" 		
	

Floyd | You watch him CHOPPUS with his pincers, again and again.  You absorb

Floyd | his trait, CHOPPUS, which will now allow you to cleave things in two.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Nutrients materialize out of the ether.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "choppus" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to specify what you want to chop.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat nutrients" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Interstices
Floyd | A long narrow space in which you all line up, jockeying for access
Floyd | Inside.
Floyd |


Floyd | Deliciously appetizing: a fat cube, a carbohydrate cube and a protein
Floyd | cube.
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you: The gently-waving, cream-colored cascade over her
Floyd | face and shoulders looks like so much fettucine.  Delicate skin in a
Floyd | thin grey coat.


Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you: A potato-shaped adolescent.  Perhaps that's an
Floyd | uncharitable description.  But honestly, he looks like a potato.
Floyd | Brown, bulgy, irregular, poorly-washed, and common.
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you: Presumably a full-grown adult, although it's hard to


Floyd | tell with the peaked red felt cap, antennaelike extensions, eyes on
Floyd | rods, and the enormous Pokemonesque bodysuit.  You can't help but be
Floyd | impressed by the clawlike projections, however.
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you: A couple, joined at the hip and shoulder, matching in
Floyd | light blue.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat protein" 		
	

Floyd | Eat?  Do you mean, PHAGUS?
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			DavidW says, "oh heck. I stepped away from the computer." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "corripere potato" 		
	

Floyd | You watch him PHAGUS his food, again and again.  You absorb his trait,
Floyd | PHAGUS, which will now allow you to phagocytose nutrients.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The potato-like youth spies the protein cube, extends a pseudopod, and
Floyd | greedily phagocytoses the protein cube.  Gulp.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "phagus carbohydrate" 		
	

Floyd | You consume the carbohydrate cube and feel the surge of energy.
Floyd |


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "There's always zords of text I've missed." 	
			Nitku says, "If you want to break the game, try PHAGUS ME" 	
			Ellison says, "wow, love the new lingo" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "phagus me" 		
	

Floyd | You consume yourself and feel the surge of energy.
Floyd |
Floyd | Limbo
Floyd | Deliciously appetizing: a carbohydrate cube and a protein cube.


Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "benedate xenophober" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "yay limbo" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Limbo
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Interstices
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh dear. I'm not understanding this one at all." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sorry. Do continue." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Interstices
Floyd | A long narrow space in which you all line up, jockeying for access
Floyd | Inside.


Floyd |
Floyd | Deliciously appetizing: a fat cube.
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you: The gently-waving, cream-colored cascade over her
Floyd | face and shoulders looks like so much fettucine.  Delicate skin in a
Floyd | thin grey coat.


Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you: A potato-shaped adolescent.  Perhaps that's an
Floyd | uncharitable description.  But honestly, he looks like a potato.
Floyd | Brown, bulgy, irregular, poorly-washed, and common.
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you: Presumably a full-grown adult, although it's hard to


Floyd | tell with the peaked red felt cap, antennaelike extensions, eyes on
Floyd | rods, and the enormous Pokemonesque bodysuit.  You can't help but be
Floyd | impressed by the clawlike projections, however.
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you: A couple, joined at the hip and shoulder, matching in
Floyd | light blue.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I see words. I don't know them." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "phagus cube" 		
	

Floyd | You consume the fat cube and feel the surge of energy.


Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		baf exclaims, "They're spells!" 	
			Doug says, "which ones were the remote speed-ifers? I don't remember meeting Kate McKee or the Hugheses and Maddens" 	
			DavidW asks (of baf), "What are?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "traits" 		
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:
Floyd | phagus:   consume a nutrient for energy
Floyd | corripere:   steal traits from a neighboring organism


Floyd | choppus:   to chop or cleave something into two pieces
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "Kate was there." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "corripere" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to specify whom you're stealing traits from.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nutrients materialize out of the ether.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "phagus protein" 		
	

Floyd | You consume the protein cube and feel the surge of energy.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The potato-like youth spies the carbohydrate cube, extends a


Floyd | pseudopod, and greedily phagocytoses the carbohydrate cube.  Gulp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "corripere potato" 		
	

Floyd | You watch him PHAGUS his food, again and again.  You absorb his trait,


Floyd | PHAGUS, which will now allow you to phagocytose nutrients.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		baf says (to doug), "The Hughses and Maddens were over in the spillover room for most of the writing time." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "corripere linguini" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "corripere couple" 		
	

Floyd | You watch him canoodle and attempt to reproduce. You absorb their
Floyd | trait, SCINDERE, which allows you to split yourself into two equal
Floyd | selves.
Floyd |

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "corripere fettucini" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "woohoo" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "corripere fettucine" 		
	

Floyd | You watch her TRUDERE her hair, back and forth, so many times.  You

Floyd | absorb her trait, TRUDERE, which will now allow you to move stuff from
Floyd | in front of you to behind you.

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "scindere" 		
	

Floyd | You successfully split yourself into multiple selves!

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "f canoodle" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Man, all this phagussing is making me want leftovers." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "it makes me hungry for a delicious fat cube" 	
			inky says, "with perhaps a carbohydrate cube for afterwards" 	
	morten has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		baf says, "Mmm, cube." 	
			Ellison says, "hee" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "trudere couple" 		
	

Floyd | You try to shove the pair behind you in line, but you're not able to
Floyd | move the duo.  You'll have to find another way to get them behind you.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | The potato-like youth spies the fat cube, extends a pseudopod, and
Floyd | greedily phagocytoses the fat cube.  Gulp.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar is feeling rather amoeba-like at the moment 	
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "choppus couple" 		
	

Floyd | You successfully divide the undivisible pair.  They fall apart,
Floyd | distraught, and drift gradually behind you in line.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "trudere potato" 		
	

Floyd | A moment's hesitation, then you mutter the words, trying to push
Floyd | Potato-Boy behind you in line.

Floyd |
Floyd | A few heated moments where outcome is in doubt, then an actinic flash,

Floyd | as you successfully alter gravity, shoving Potato-Boy successfully
Floyd | backwards behind you in line.  Potato-Boy, finding himself at the rear
Floyd | of the line, sulks.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | Nutrients materialize out of the ether.

Floyd |
Floyd | The potato-like youth spies the carbohydrate cube, extends a
Floyd | pseudopod, and greedily phagocytoses the carbohydrate cube.  Gulp.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "dhakajack well done." 	
			dhakajack says, "tnx" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "phagus protein" 		
	

Floyd | You consume the protein cube and feel the surge of energy.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 0 out of a possible 0, in 19 turns.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		baf says, "I remember it seemed like this one could be solved multiple ways. In fact, pretty much any way." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "health" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Interstices
Floyd | A long narrow space in which you all line up, jockeying for access

Floyd | Inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | Deliciously appetizing: a fat cube.
Floyd |

Floyd | In front of you: The gently-waving, cream-colored cascade over her
Floyd | face and shoulders looks like so much fettucine.  Delicate skin in a

Floyd | thin grey coat.
Floyd |
Floyd | Behind you: A potato-shaped adolescent.  Perhaps that's an
Floyd | uncharitable description.  But honestly, he looks like a potato.

Floyd | Brown, bulgy, irregular, poorly-washed, and common.
Floyd |

Floyd | In front of you: Presumably a full-grown adult, although it's hard to
Floyd | tell with the peaked red felt cap, antennaelike extensions, eyes on
Floyd | rods, and the enormous Pokemonesque bodysuit.  You can't help but be
Floyd | impressed by the clawlike projections, however.

Floyd |

Floyd | Behind you: A couple, joined at the hip and shoulder, matching in
Floyd | light blue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "trudere fettucine" 		
	

Floyd | A moment's hesitation, then you mutter the words, trying to push
Floyd | Fettucine-Woman behind you in line.
Floyd |
Floyd | A few heated moments where outcome is in doubt, then an actinic flash,

Floyd | as you successfully alter gravity, shoving Fettucine-Woman
Floyd | successfully backwards behind you in line.  Fettucine-Woman, finding

Floyd | herself at the rear of the line, sulks.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | The only way you want to go is in, and you still have some
Floyd | competition.
Floyd |
Floyd | The potato-like youth spies the fat cube, extends a pseudopod, and

Floyd | greedily phagocytoses the fat cube.  Gulp.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Interstices

Floyd | A long narrow space in which you all line up, jockeying for access
Floyd | Inside.

Floyd |
Floyd | Behind you: The gently-waving, cream-colored cascade over her face and
Floyd | shoulders looks like so much fettucine.  Delicate skin in a thin grey
Floyd | coat.

Floyd |
Floyd | Behind you: A potato-shaped adolescent.  Perhaps that's an

Floyd | uncharitable description.  But honestly, he looks like a potato.
Floyd | Brown, bulgy, irregular, poorly-washed, and common.
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you: Presumably a full-grown adult, although it's hard to

Floyd | tell with the peaked red felt cap, antennaelike extensions, eyes on
Floyd | rods, and the enormous Pokemonesque bodysuit.  You can't help but be

Floyd | impressed by the clawlike projections, however.
Floyd |
Floyd | Behind you: A couple, joined at the hip and shoulder, matching in
Floyd | light blue.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "traits" 		
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:
Floyd | trudere:   application of sagittal force to an object, forcing it to

Floyd | move behind you
Floyd | phagus:   consume a nutrient for energy

Floyd | corripere:   steal traits from a neighboring organism
Floyd | choppus:   to chop or cleave something into two pieces
Floyd | scindere:   splitting oneself into two equal selves
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "if the only goal is to get to the front of the line it seems pretty easy" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "corripere adult" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x adult" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "unless I'm missing something" 	
			inky says, "the adult is a lobster" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x lobster" 		
	

Floyd | He keeps cleaving small objects between his powerful claws.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "corripere pokemon" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "corripere red cap" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to do something to corripere
Floyd | Lobster-Man.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Oh that was him" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "trudere lobster" 		
	

Floyd | A moment's hesitation, then you mutter the words, trying to push
Floyd | Lobster-Man behind you in line.
Floyd |


Floyd | A few heated moments where outcome is in doubt, then an actinic flash,
Floyd | as you successfully alter gravity, shoving Lobster-Man successfully
Floyd | backwards behind you in line.  Lobster-Man, finding himself at the
Floyd | rear of the line, sulks.
Floyd |
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Inside
Floyd | Finally, you're inside!  Now grab a seat for you and several for your


Floyd | friends.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nutrients materialize out of the ether.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "phagus fat" 		
	

Floyd | You consume the fat cube and feel the surge of energy.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "phagus seat" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "grab seat" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "dit" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sit" 		
	

Floyd | You and yourselves sit on all the chairs there are!  You have overcome
Floyd | the cell wall and caused apoptosis!
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have won ***

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 0 out of a possible 0, in 27 turns.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "w00t" 	
			Touchy says, "hrhr" 	
			inky asks, "what was the point of duplicating ourselves?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Where did the cellular thing come from?" 	
			Touchy asks, "Wasn't that surreal?" 	
	morten arrives, full of fun and funk. 		Benjor says, "Jack and I were clearly way too ambitious." 	
			DavidW says, "I don't even know what apoptosis means." 	
			inky asks, "I guess to be able to sit in multiple seats?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "That's one word for it." 	
			Touchy says (to Jacqueline), "We're some sort of organism..." 	
			DavidW says (to inky), "We needed multiple us to seat in multiple seats." 	
			Touchy says (to inky), "I guess so." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "I know. But that wasn't part of the speed constraints. I'm just wondering what the inspiration was." 	
			inky | Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death (PCD) that may occur in multicellular organisms. 	
			Touchy says, "hm..we should have looked that up earlier" 	
			inky | In contrast to necrosis, which is a form of traumatic cell death that results from acute cellular injury, apoptosis, in general, confers advantages during an organism's life cycle. For example, the differentiation of fingers and toes in a developing human embryo occurs because cells between the fingers apoptose; the result is that the digits are separate. 	
			DavidW says (to inky), "That so doesn't clue me in." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Didn't you guys take biology?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Grow an organelle, for goodness sake." 	
			DavidW says, "I took biology in grade 9 -- which was decades ago." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay, sorry. I couldn't resist." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		Touchy says, "I fucking hate biology. Always." 	
			DavidW says, "I may have forgotten a few things." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Aw I love bio." 	
			Touchy asks, "There are so many things that are remotely interesting, why did teachers have to tell me about biology?" 	
			Gerynar says, "I took earth-science instead, but my dad's cousin studies apotosis in her lab at Michigan State/University (can't remember which one)" 	
			baf says, "I hate biology but love zoology." 	
			schep says (to Gerynar), "both. It's MSU." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Let's take ten minutes, then start again. Top of the hour? Give people a chance to get food, use the loo, etc?" 	
			dhakajack says, "Yay loo" 	
			Touchy says, "Yay food" 	
			inky says, "top o' the hour" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm already eating emergency potato chips." 	
			inky asks, "how many games are there, anyway?" 	
			Nitku says, "Yay etc" 	
			schep says, "don't forget to check if >FLUSH is implemented" 	
			Ellison says, "I liked biology well enough, except for dissecting animals since I am so poor at it. luckily, I can practice with hobos." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay, that idea seems well received. Start again at the top of the hour." 	
			Jacqueline says (to inky), "I uploaded ten. I doubt we'll hit them all today, though I guess if we remain energized, we can." 	
			Jacqueline says, "But if we get through half today, I'm thinking that's good enough." 	
			Touchy says (to Ellison), "Hahaha" 	
			JayBot asks (of Jacqueline), "Just curious, how are you ordering them?" 	
			Touchy says, "Can I join you? I think I'm suddenly interested in biology." 	
			Ellison says (to Touchy), "aw, sorry, I misled you. I'm only interested in saying the word 'hobo'" 	
			DavidW says, "Now imagine a hobo in a kimono." 	
			DavidW says, "And then, in walks Yoko Ono." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Touchy tacks a rhyming badge to DavidW's breast. 	
			baf says, "reading Dororo" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Jaybot), "We did Lucea's first because she had to leave. After that, it's the order they're listed on Floyd." 	
			Jacqueline says, "So, in other words, in five minutes we'll load up Lobster. Then Mango." 	
			baf asks, "Then Potato?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "No, then Midair Madness." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Also, I wonder if Dan Quayle spells it mangoe." 	
	Doug goes home. 		
	Doug arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		dhakajack says, "I wonder if mangoes spell him Dan Quayl" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			Benjor asks, "iz we on break?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "For thirty more seconds." 	
			Benjor says, "I'll be back in about 45 mins. enjoy" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Though I am inclined to start a minute late to catch the straglers." 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Benjor), "We're about to play yours, aren't we?" 	
			Benjor asks, "what!??" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Yeah. Lobster, right?" 	
			Benjor says, "oh man" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Though I can alter the order iffin you want me to." 	
			DavidW says, "We can save Lobster for when he gets back." 	
			dhakajack says, "Hey -- watch that faux-Western dialect. We have a patent." 	
			dhakajack says, "Lobster is even better cold." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Jacknotjacq), "Now settle down there, pardner." 	
			dhakajack says, "Like revenge, but goes better with butter." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay, we'll hold off on Lobster." 	
			Benjor says, "if you guys delay, that would be great" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Jack), "mmmbutter" 	
			Benjor says, "otherwise I can read the transcript later" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay, Lobster is on the back burner." 	
			Nitku says, "mmm lobster on a back burner" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Folks ready to recommence?" 	
			Doug says, "ready" 	
			dhakajack says, "Sined. Sealed." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay, I shall deliver." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load mango" 		
	Floyd says (to Jacqueline), "Floyd doesn't know that game." 		Jacqueline says, "ACK" 	
			Touchy says, "meep" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, wait." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load paxmango" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | What a long and difficult journey it was! But at least you've found
Floyd | your way to this hotel. Even though the cab driver seemed mysteriously
Floyd | ignorant of its existence.

Floyd |
Floyd | Mango

Floyd | An Interactive Fiction by Aaron Reed, Alexei Othenin-Girard, and
Floyd | Duncan Bowsman
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100327 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)

Floyd |
Floyd | Room 13

Floyd | The peeling wallpaper and cracking plaster inspires a distinct lack of
Floyd | confidence.  The room is both dank and dim, and the furniture inside
Floyd | the room seems crammed into a space too small to contain it.  Wan,
Floyd | watery light filters in, scattered by the skeletal fingers of a dead

Floyd | tree right outside the room. The door out of your room is to the west;
Floyd | south is a tiny kitchenette and north is the bathroom.

Floyd |
Floyd | An old-fashioned writing desk with a drawer in the corner is
Floyd | reasonably creepy.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can also see a pink sink, a hatch, an invisible mirror, a creepy
Floyd | bed, a chair, a large portrait of Millard Fillmore, a historic lamp

Floyd | and a large wooden door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yeah you pax- prefixed the files." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh man. This one." 	
			inky says, "this is a great room description" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x mirror" 		
	

Floyd | It's a frame for a mirror, but the mirror itself isn't actually there.

Floyd | Weird. And kind of cheap.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "yes" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x sink" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the pink sink.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "touch mirror" 		
	

Floyd | You feel nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x portrait" 		
	

Floyd | An unfinished portrait of third president Millard Fillmore hangs from
Floyd | the wall. His torso and nose appear to be mostly missing. The dead
Floyd | president's eyes seem to be watching you. Creepy.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x lamp" 		
	

Floyd | It looks historic. A nearby plaque affixed to the wall reads "This
Floyd | lamp was donated by the Sisters of Infinite Benevolence to light the
Floyd | way through the Irish Potato Famine of 1843."

Floyd |

Floyd | The historic lamp is currently switched off.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to David), "I think you'll really like this one." 	
			inky says, "this game has everything, including the pink sink" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x bed" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the creepy bed.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x portrait" 		
	

Floyd | An unfinished portrait of seventeenth president Millard Fillmore hangs
Floyd | from the wall. His torso and nose appear to be mostly missing. The
Floyd | dead president's eyes seem to be watching you. Creepy.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x portrait" 		
	

Floyd | An unfinished portrait of thirteenth president Millard Fillmore hangs
Floyd | from the wall. His torso and nose appear to be mostly missing. The

Floyd | dead president's eyes seem to be watching you. Creepy.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under bed" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I've played some of this one already, so I'm going to mostly watch." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x chair" 		
	

Floyd | This unattractive chair is neither cheap enough to be easily broken,

Floyd | nor well-made enough to be comfortable to sit in.  The chair is light

Floyd | enough to be moved, but is equally unpleasant no matter where in the
Floyd | small room you move it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit in chair" 		
	

Floyd | After a second of sitting in the chair, your lower back protests.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "move chair" 		
	

Floyd | You push the chair over beneath the hatchway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x hatch" 		
	

Floyd | A mysterious hatchway which looks very much like something you would
Floyd | like to open and then enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open hatch" 		
	

Floyd | The hatch is bolted on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "was there a post-pax release for this one?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock hatch" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to unlock the hatch with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga exclaims (at Ellison), "it's already tested!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "No, not that I saw." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | As good-looking as ever.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "...and now you've offended maga" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Room 13 (on the chair)
Floyd | The peeling wallpaper and cracking plaster inspires a distinct lack of
Floyd | confidence.  The room is both dank and dim, and the furniture inside
Floyd | the room seems crammed into a space too small to contain it.  Wan,


Floyd | watery light filters in, scattered by the skeletal fingers of a dead
Floyd | tree right outside the room. The door out of your room is to the west;
Floyd | south is a tiny kitchenette and north is the bathroom.
Floyd |
Floyd | An old-fashioned writing desk with a drawer in the corner is
Floyd | reasonably creepy.


Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a pink sink, a hatch, an invisible mirror, a creepy
Floyd | bed, a large portrait of Millard Fillmore, a historic lamp and a large
Floyd | wooden door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "heh" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x hatch" 		
	

Floyd | A mysterious hatchway which looks very much like something you would
Floyd | like to open and then enter.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get lamp" 		
	

Floyd | It's bolted to the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "x bed" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the creepy bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open drawer" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to be stuck shut. This really isn't a very good hotel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "for values of 'twenty minutes of markm and I shouting out bugs while Aaron yells "hold up getting to it"'" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn on lamp" 		
	

Floyd | That's funny, it doesn't seem to switch on... without magic.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hit desk" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You have learned the spells: .
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull drawer" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "kick drawer" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hit drawer" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask fillmore about hotel" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "." 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move fillmore" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look behind fillmore" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to look.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under bed" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Room 13 (on the chair)


Floyd | The peeling wallpaper and cracking plaster inspires a distinct lack of
Floyd | confidence.  The room is both dank and dim, and the furniture inside
Floyd | the room seems crammed into a space too small to contain it.  Wan,
Floyd | watery light filters in, scattered by the skeletal fingers of a dead
Floyd | tree right outside the room. The door out of your room is to the west;
Floyd | south is a tiny kitchenette and north is the bathroom.


Floyd |
Floyd | An old-fashioned writing desk with a drawer in the corner is
Floyd | reasonably creepy.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a pink sink, a hatch, an invisible mirror, a creepy
Floyd | bed, a large portrait of Millard Fillmore, a historic lamp and a large


Floyd | wooden door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take portraait" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take portrait" 		
	

Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "look behind portrait" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to look.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sink" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the pink sink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in sink" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the large wooden door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | Strangely, the lock seems to have jammed in place. As much as you
Floyd | jiggle the handle, you can't seem to get it unlocked.
Floyd |
Floyd | Oh dear. The doorknob has come off in your hand, leaving only an

Floyd | unpainted wooden circle behind. Well, you put it into your pocket;
Floyd | it's bound to come in useful later.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "x knob" 		
	

Floyd | Goodness me, this suggests all sorts of possibilities.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Check out the bathroom." 	
			Touchy says, "yay" 	
			Touchy says, "open the hatch" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rub knob" 		
	

Floyd | You achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yeah, this game was great. maybe the one thing that stood out was intentional" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "TSD" 	
	Doug goes home. 		
	Doug arrives, full of fun and funk. 		Jacqueline says, "Bouncydoug" 	
			DavidW asks, "May we visit the bathroom to the north?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sure" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		Touchy says, "Visiteth away." 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The sink is so large it is actually physically impossible to enter the

Floyd | bathroom. Shoddy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The sink is so large it is actually physically impossible to enter the

Floyd | bathroom. Shoddy.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push sink" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "if you gotta go, you gotta go" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take sink" 		
	

Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn on sink" 		Lucea says, "yay, this game" 	
	

Floyd | That's not something you can switch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "shrink sink" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter sink" 		
	

Floyd | The sink is so large it is actually physically impossible to enter the
Floyd | bathroom. Shoddy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit sink" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says (to vw), "haha" 	
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "purloin sink" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "unlock hatch" 		
	

Floyd | (with the doorknob)
Floyd | That doesn't seem to be something you can unlock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "gna" 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "x tree" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | You smell nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "unlock drawer" 		
	

Floyd | (with the doorknob)
Floyd | That doesn't seem to be something you can unlock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to be stuck shut. This really isn't a very good hotel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "hit it" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick drawer" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "push it" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "x hatch" 		
	

Floyd | A mysterious hatchway which looks very much like something you would
Floyd | like to open and then enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "pull it" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a doorknob
Floyd |

Floyd | >

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put doorknob on drawer" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the drawer would achieve nothing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "pull picture" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x knob" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "unlock door" 		
	

Floyd | Goodness me, this suggests all sorts of possibilities.

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | (with the doorknob)

Floyd | That doesn't seem to fit the lock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "sorry, maybe I'd better give up and read the transcript later" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "look behind picture" 		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "open hatch" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to look.
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | The hatch is bolted on.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "move picture" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put knob on fillmore" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Putting things on the large portrait of Millard Fillmore would achieve

Floyd | nothing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to doug), "No worrie." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Room 13 (on the chair)
Floyd | The peeling wallpaper and cracking plaster inspires a distinct lack of

Floyd | confidence.  The room is both dank and dim, and the furniture inside
Floyd | the room seems crammed into a space too small to contain it.  Wan,
Floyd | watery light filters in, scattered by the skeletal fingers of a dead
Floyd | tree right outside the room. The door out of your room is to the west;

Floyd | south is a tiny kitchenette and north is the bathroom.
Floyd |

Floyd | An old-fashioned writing desk with a drawer in the corner is
Floyd | reasonably creepy.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a pink sink, a hatch, an invisible mirror, a creepy

Floyd | bed, a large portrait of Millard Fillmore, a historic lamp and a large
Floyd | wooden door here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "look under bed" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		baf asks, "Hm. Thge portrait was missing a nose, right?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You can't, since the large wooden door is in the way.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchenette (But Mostly Still In Hotel Room)

Floyd | You can see a fridge (closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Kitchenette" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "open fridge" 		
	

Floyd | You open the fridge, revealing a plate of lobster fettuccine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "whoops" 	
			Touchy says, "sorry" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get plate" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchenette (But Mostly Still In Hotel Room)
Floyd | You can see a fridge (empty) here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "OH RIGHT" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "x plate" 		
	

Floyd | Wafts of delicious lobster-scented steam are coming off the piping hot
Floyd | fettuccine. Apparently the fridge is broken.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat lobster" 		Jacqueline says, "I remember now." 	
	

Floyd | Mmm, delicious.

Floyd |

Floyd | As you scrape the last of the delicious lobster sauce from the plate,
Floyd | you see that a word has been scratched into the porcelain: CHAMP.
Floyd | Your brain is wreathed in eldritch fire!  The letters of the spell
Floyd | burn themselves into your pituitary, which you probably needed for
Floyd | other things.  Oh well!

Floyd |

Floyd | You can now type SPELLS to see what spells you have learned.
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline whistles. 	
			DavidW says (to baf), "I tried to use the knob as a nose." 	
			inky says, "WE ARE THE CHAMPions" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You have learned the spells: champ .
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x champ" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I FOUND A BUG" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "champ me" 		
	

Floyd | You do a dozen push-ups. Getting stronger! Every day!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x plate" 		
	

Floyd | The word CHAMP is scrawled into the bottom of the plate, almost as if
Floyd | it is important in some way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   an empty plate
Floyd |   a doorknob
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "champ plate" 		
	

Floyd | You'd just break it with your magically freakish muscles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "champ doorknob" 		
	

Floyd | You are strong enough to handle the doorknob already.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "champ the sink" 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Room 13

Floyd | The peeling wallpaper and cracking plaster inspires a distinct lack of
Floyd | confidence.  The room is both dank and dim, and the furniture inside
Floyd | the room seems crammed into a space too small to contain it.  Wan,
Floyd | watery light filters in, scattered by the skeletal fingers of a dead
Floyd | tree right outside the room. The door out of your room is to the west;

Floyd | south is a tiny kitchenette and north is the bathroom.

Floyd |
Floyd | An old-fashioned writing desk with a drawer in the corner is
Floyd | reasonably creepy.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a pink sink, a hatch, an invisible mirror, a creepy

Floyd | bed, a chair, a large portrait of Millard Fillmore, a historic lamp

Floyd | and a large wooden door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The sink is so large it is actually physically impossible to enter the
Floyd | bathroom. Shoddy.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "champ sink" 		
	

Floyd | You'd just rip the sink out of the wall! Which would be kind of
Floyd | awesome, but you'd lose your deposit.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "champ the bit" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "champ drawer" 		
	

Floyd | With mighty strength, you pull open the desk drawer!

Floyd |

Floyd | You open the drawer, revealing a word carved into the wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "champ hatch" 		
	

Floyd | You can't reach it.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "woohoo" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x word" 		
	

Floyd | It seems to say STAMP.

Floyd |
Floyd | Your brain is wreathed in eldritch fire!  The letters of the spell
Floyd | burn themselves into your amygdala, which you probably needed for
Floyd | other things.  Oh well!
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stamp sink" 		
	

Floyd | A giant magical stamp appears, attempts to stamp the champed pink
Floyd | sink, then disappears in a huff of disappointment.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x stamp" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "uh what" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You have learned the spells: champ stamp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "stamp hatch" 		
	

Floyd | A giant magical stamp appears, attempts to stamp the hatch, then
Floyd | disappears in a huff of disappointment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "this game apparently doesn't support examining spells" 	
			inky says, "so I don't understand how you get what they do" 	
			DavidW says, "awkward" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "stamp doorknob" 		
	

Floyd | The doorknob now says "Doorknob" on it.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "also, I really hope at some point I will be able to cast >TRAMP STAMP" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "stamp fillmore" 		
	

Floyd | Strangely enough, you can't bring yourself to mar such a large and
Floyd | delightful portrait of thirteenth president Millard Fillmore. Maybe if
Floyd | it wasn't taking up so much of your field of vision.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "stamp me" 		
	

Floyd | A tattoo of a green dragon suddenly (and painlessly) appears on your
Floyd | torso.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "I think the spelling remark crept in because there was a lively discussion of how to spell fettucine" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "stamp plate" 		
	

Floyd | The plate already has a word written on it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stamp door" 		
	

Floyd | A giant magical stamp appears, attempts to stamp the large wooden
Floyd | door, then disappears in a huff of disappointment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "You have to experiment to find out what they do" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "x doorknob" 		
	

Floyd | Goodness me, this suggests all sorts of possibilities.
Floyd |
Floyd | It seems to be dented.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "heh, that wasn't changed" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stamp hatch" 		
	

Floyd | A giant magical stamp appears, attempts to stamp the stamped hatch,


Floyd | then disappears in a huff of disappointment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "stamp bed" 		
	

Floyd | The plain white sheets suddenly blossom into a complicated plaid and


Floyd | paisley pattern. This does not make the bed more inviting.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stamp mirror" 		
	

Floyd | A magical stamp appears and the blank mirror appears within the frame!


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x mirror" 		
	

Floyd | It's now a fairly ordinary mirror with an elaborately ornate frame.
Floyd | Curiously, you notice that it reflects a strange word written on the


Floyd | ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x word" 		
	

Floyd | (the strange word)


Floyd | The word, which you can only see reflected in the mirror (creepy!) is
Floyd | CRAMP.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your brain is wreathed in eldritch fire!  The letters of the spell
Floyd | burn themselves into your corpus callosum, which you probably needed
Floyd | for other things.  Oh well!


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "cramp doorknob" 		
	

Floyd | The doorknob crumples in on itself. It's now a little smaller, and
Floyd | might fit a slightly smaller, more mysterious door.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "cramp sink" 		
	

Floyd | The champed stamped pink sink shrinks in a blink.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha, I missed that they keep replacing different internal organs" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move chair" 		
	

Floyd | You push the chair over beneath the hatchway.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Bathroom
Floyd | You can see a cramped champed stamped pink sink and a toilet (on which


Floyd | is a book called What Have You Done For Me Philately?) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "What?" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take book" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the book and flip through it as you conduct your business.
Floyd | It looks like there's an article you could perhaps READ.
Floyd |
Floyd | Taken.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read book" 		
	

Floyd | You look up the Millard Fillmore stamp and discover that, due to a
Floyd | mix-up, several million were printed without the former president's


Floyd | nose. Because of this embarrassing faux-pas, the stamp is thus worth
Floyd | so little that being within a hundred yards of it actually reduces
Floyd | your credit score by a full ten points.
Floyd |
Floyd | HOWEVER, one rare proof stamp exists which contains the president's
Floyd | nose, and it highly prized by philatelists everywhere.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "goodness me" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 0 out of a possible 0, in 98 turns.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stamp book" 		
	

Floyd | That might make it illegibile.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "flush toilet" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "BOOOO" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Bathroom
Floyd | You can see a cramped champed stamped pink sink and a toilet here.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "champ toilet" 		
	

Floyd | You wouldn't want to
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "wink at pink sink" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put knob on fillmore" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "maybe just stamp the nose" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		Jacqueline says (to inky), "Surely you can't expect functional plumbing in a speed." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Room 13

Floyd | The peeling wallpaper and cracking plaster inspires a distinct lack of

Floyd | confidence.  The room is both dank and dim, and the furniture inside
Floyd | the room seems crammed into a space too small to contain it.  Wan,
Floyd | watery light filters in, scattered by the skeletal fingers of a dead
Floyd | tree right outside the room. The door out of your room is to the west;
Floyd | south is a tiny kitchenette and north is the bathroom.

Floyd |

Floyd | An old-fashioned writing desk with a drawer in the corner is
Floyd | reasonably creepy.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a cramped champed stamped pink sink, a stamped hatch,
Floyd | a strange word, a mirror, a stamped creepy bed, a chair, a large

Floyd | portrait of Millard Fillmore, a historic lamp and a stamped large

Floyd | wooden door here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stamp portrait" 		
	

Floyd | Strangely enough, you can't bring yourself to mar such a large and

Floyd | delightful portrait of twenty-second president Millard Fillmore. Maybe
Floyd | if it wasn't taking up so much of your field of vision.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stamp nose" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cramp portrait" 		
	

Floyd | The portrait shrinks down-- at first you think it has vanished, but
Floyd | then you realize it has turned into a tiny square portrait about the
Floyd | size of stamp.
Floyd |

Floyd | On the wall behind the portrait is a mysterious word.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x word" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the mysterious word, the strange word or the word

Floyd | carved into the wood?
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		maga says, "also the fluctuating president number" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "mysterious" 		
	

Floyd | The word is RAMP.
Floyd |

Floyd | Your brain is wreathed in eldritch fire!  The letters of the spell
Floyd | burn themselves into your pons medulla, which you probably needed for
Floyd | other things.  Oh well!
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stamp portrait" 		
	

Floyd | A magical stamp appears and stamps the stamp. As it dissolves, you see
Floyd | that the image of seventeenth president Millard Fillmore now has a

Floyd | nose.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "woohoo" 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "cramp lamp" 		inky says, "ha ha awesome" 	
	

Floyd | The lamp shudders slightly, but utterly fails to reduce in size.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "ramp me" 		
	

Floyd | You lifts a foot or so off the floor.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ramp chair" 		
	

Floyd | The chair lifts a foot or so off the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ramp hatch" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stand on chair" 		
	

Floyd | A waft of pot smoke floats out of the hatch, but otherwise nothing
Floyd | happens.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

Floyd | You stand on the chair, and get much closer to the hatchway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open hatch" 		
	

Floyd | The hatch is bolted on.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ramp lamp" 		
	

Floyd | The lamp utterly fails to rise into the air, and seems to resent your

Floyd | interference.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "cramp hatch" 		
	

Floyd | The stamped hatch gets a little bit smaller.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ramp hatch" 		
	

Floyd | A waft of pot smoke floats out of the hatch, but otherwise nothing

Floyd | happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "lamp lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You have to get something before you can lamp it.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "champ hatch" 		
	

Floyd | You rip the hatch open with your super strength!

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		baf asks, "Lamp is a verb?" 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "lamp get" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "lamp me" 		
	

Floyd | You have to get something before you can lamp it.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I guessed it might be." 	
			inky says, "it is probably a spell we learn later" 	
			Touchy says, "zomfg" 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "turn on lamp" 		
	

Floyd | That's funny, it doesn't seem to switch on... without magic.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "x hatch" 		
	

Floyd | A mysterious hatchway which looks very much like something you would
Floyd | like to open and then enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | It seems to be dented.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | The tunnel is too small for you to enter with your freakishly enlarged
Floyd | muscles.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy exclaims, "Who shrunk the hatch?!" 	
			Touchy growls. 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cramp me" 		
	

Floyd | You shrink down to a smaller but still agreeable size.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | With a mighty heave, you pull yourself upwards and into the tunnel.
Floyd |
Floyd | Tunnel
Floyd | You can see a cramped champed stamped hatch and the time machine here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "heh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x time machine" 		
	

Floyd | You know it's a time machine because of the engraving on it that reads
Floyd | "Time Machine." There is a large red button marked "Future."
Floyd |


Floyd | The time machine is currently switched off.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha ha" 	
			DavidW says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "this game is insane-o" 	
			DavidW says, "excellent" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn on time machine" 		
	

Floyd | In a flash of actinic light, you zap your way into...
Floyd |


Floyd | Front of the Queue
Floyd | You are standing near a desk. Stretching off to the south into a
Floyd | nearly infinite grey distance is an twisty line of little
Floyd | time-travelers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sitting behind the desk is a gentleman whose name tag identifies him


Floyd | as "Phillippe Lampe."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "ok, probably heading out of this cafe soon enough" 	
	Ellison goes back to Squeamhurst.. 		
	Ellison has disconnected. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x lampe" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about Phillippe Lampe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask lampe about me" 		
	

Floyd | Just say TALK PERSON. No TO. We didn't have time to get to the TO.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha more" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "talk lampe" 		
	

Floyd | "Back of the line," says Lampe, pointing south. When you look
Floyd | confused, he says "All time travellers who ever pushed the button
Floyd | throughout history ended up here, in The Future. We don't have room


Floyd | for you all, so we're sending you back to evenly distributed points of
Floyd | history. We're giving the best times out first, so better get a spot
Floyd | in line fast."
Floyd |

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "get lamp" 		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	

Floyd | >
Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "get lampe" 		
	

Floyd | "Get your hands off me!" Lampe says. "I'm fixed in place!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "HA HA HA" 	
			Touchy says, "haha" 	
			DavidW says, "hooray!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "yayay" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "enter line" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get spot" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get in line" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Front of the Queue
Floyd | You are standing near a desk. Stretching off to the south into a

Floyd | nearly infinite grey distance is an twisty line of little
Floyd | time-travelers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sitting behind the desk is a gentleman whose name tag identifies him

Floyd | as "Phillippe Lampe."

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "queue" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "light lampe" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | This dangerous act would achieve little.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Queue Maze
Floyd | You are in a time-traveling twist of little liners, all alike.
Floyd |

Floyd | Bored queuers wait listlessly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cramp line" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cramp queue" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cramp queuers" 		
	

Floyd | The queuers gets a little bit smaller.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "champ queuers" 		
	

Floyd | With great strength, you heft the cramped champed queuers above your
Floyd | head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Queue Maze
Floyd | You are in a little line of twisty time-travelers, all alike.
Floyd |


Floyd | Bored queuers wait listlessly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "heh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Queue Maze
Floyd | You are in a line of twisty little time-travelers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bored queuers wait listlessly.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "o m g" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "ramp queuers" 		
	

Floyd | The cramped champed queuers lifts a foot or so off the floor.
Floyd |


Floyd | You overhear one of the queuers asking another "So what are your
Floyd | favorite spells?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, I'm partial to DAMP," she responds. "And also VAMP, CLAMP, and
Floyd | CAMP. TAMP is useful when gardening, I find."
Floyd |


Floyd | "Indeed," says the first. "And also LIMP."
Floyd |
Floyd | "No, I hate limp," she says. "I use GRAMP instead."
Floyd |
Floyd | Your brain explodes in a fiery paroxysm of magic. Too much strain on
Floyd | the ol" medula oblangata, apparently. You pass out.


Floyd |
Floyd | When you wake up, it seems as if you are at the end of the line, and
Floyd | only a few of your SPELLS have stuck around.
Floyd |
Floyd | End of the Line
Floyd | The line stretches off into infinity to the north.


Floyd |
Floyd | A large sign reading "Line" is nearby, pointing off into the misty
Floyd | distance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You have learned the spells: stampgramp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You have learned the spells: stampgramp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Yes, that's awesome." 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "cramp line" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I hope this is just one spell" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "gramp line" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "stampgramp" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "stampgramp line" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | End of the Line
Floyd | The line stretches off into infinity to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | A large sign reading "Line" is nearby, pointing off into the misty

Floyd | distance.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sign" 		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "gramp sign" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the large sign.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | The large sign withers and seems suddenly much older.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "gramp me" 		
	

Floyd | cramped ramped You withers and seems suddenly much older.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "stamp sign" 		
	

Floyd | A magical stamp appears and adds the words "Front Of" to the start of
Floyd | the sign.

Floyd |
Floyd | After a few moments, Phillippe Lampe appears and sets up his desk. He
Floyd | looks up at you and says "Next?"

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "vamp me" 		
	

Floyd | You don't know that spell.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "excellent!" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "talk to lampe" 		
	

Floyd | Just say TALK PERSON. We really didn't have time to implement TO.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "talk lampe" 		
	

Floyd | "I'm only one day away from retirement," Phillippe Lampe says. "Once

Floyd | I'm retired I can spend all my days searching for that elusive antique
Floyd | Millard Fillmore stamp I've always lusted after."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "gramp lampe" 		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "stamp lampe" 		
	

Floyd | Phillippe Lampe withers and seems suddenly much older.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	

Floyd | A giant magical stamp appears, attempts to stamp gramped Phillippe
Floyd | Lampe, then disappears in a huff of disappointment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "uh, we did pick that portrait up before going here, right? right??" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a tiny portrait of thirteenth president Millard Fillmore
Floyd |   a stamped book called What Have You Done For Me Philately?


Floyd |   a champed stamped empty plate
Floyd |   a cramped champed stamped doorknob
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a tiny portrait of seventeenth president Millard Fillmore
Floyd |   a stamped book called What Have You Done For Me Philately?
Floyd |   a champed stamped empty plate
Floyd |   a cramped champed stamped doorknob
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		Touchy says (to we), "did not" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh noes." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh yays" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "gramp portrait" 		
	

Floyd | The tiny portrait ages and yellows until it looks very old indeed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hunh, weird, we did" 	
			Touchy says, "oh wtfs" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "stamp portrait" 		
	

Floyd | A magical stamp appears and stamps the stamp. As it dissolves, you see
Floyd | that the image of twenty-second president Millard Fillmore now has a
Floyd | nose.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give portrait to lampe" 		
	

Floyd | Lampe's eyes widen in delight. "It's the rare stamp feature third
Floyd | president Millard Fillmore!" he exclaims. "This is just what I've


Floyd | always wanted!" In a flash of joy, he quickly presses a button to send
Floyd | you back in time, destintation unknown, in an actinicer flash....
Floyd |
Floyd | In the Midst of the Irish Potato Famine, 1843
Floyd | A hotel that looks as if it might one day be creepy is being built in
Floyd | the midst of the blight.


Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a wizard, a field of blighted potatoes, a brand new
Floyd | lamp and an inattentive nun here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I'll bet we did automagically. Thank you, authors." 	
			Lucea says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Haha now he's the third president." 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "talk to wizard" 		
	

Floyd | Just say TALK PERSON. We really didn't have time to implement TO.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I guess first would have been pushing it." 	
			Lucea asks, "did we see that message yet?" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "talk nun" 		
	

Floyd | Actually, you usually find conversation to be overrated.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x nun" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing inattentive about the special nun.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x nun" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing inattentive about the special nun.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "talk potatoes" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "eat potatoes" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the field of blighted potatoes)

Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take all" 		
	

Floyd | wizard: I don't suppose the wizard would care for that.

Floyd | field of blighted potatoes: That's fixed in place.
Floyd | under construction hotel: That's fixed in place.
Floyd | brand new lamp: Taken. (Nice!)
Floyd | inattentive nun: I don't suppose the inattentive nun would care for
Floyd | that.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "talk wizard" 		
	

Floyd | The wizard speaks, in an Irish brogue, "Time travelers from the
Floyd | future! Just as I predicted!" He grips you by the collar and shouts

Floyd | "It is vitally important that I teach copious amounts of magic spells

Floyd | so you can save the past!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Your brain shuts down in abject terror. The wizards softens, and says
Floyd | "Alright, alright, just one spell then. LAMP. It will light the way.

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x wizard" 		
	

Floyd | Use it wisely, my son."
Floyd |
Floyd | The wizard casts DAMP and disappears in a puff of moist air.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | You can't see any such thing (probably because you misspelled it).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "lamp" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to lamp?

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "lamp me" 		
	

Floyd | You have to get something before you can lamp it.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "lamp lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You lamp the lamp. The lamp lights up, and in the actinicest flash of
Floyd | all, you magically rematerialize in your hotel room.

Floyd |

Floyd | The door swings open. You resolve to find a less creepy hotel.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 0 out of a possible 0, in 159 turns.
Floyd |

Floyd |

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >
Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "Yay." 	
			Lucea says, "yay" 	
			inky says, "man dang" 	
			Jacqueline says, "What a ride." 	
			dhakajack says, "Love the way this game gradually revealed its list of spells, one leading to another." 	
			inky says, "this isn't actually out of line from what I would expect from aaron and duncan" 	
			(from Jacqueline) inky says, "man, this game" 	
			inky says, "but it is still insane-o" 	
			Touchy says, "wow...this was very well done" 	
			Touchy asks, "How many people worked on this?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah, it was great." 	
			Lucea says, "indeed, this game was awesome" 	
			maga says, "it was powered by beer and cackles" 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "3" 	
			Jacqueline says (to maga), "heehee" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	Floyd says (to Jacqueline), "Floyd doesn't know that trick." 		Jacqueline says, "oops" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load paxmidairmad" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | A train ride led to a taxi ride, which lead to a ride in the cleanest
Floyd | elevator you've ever seen, and ended with you here, in a plane over
Floyd | plains.  The Great Plains, to be exact, heading east in a private jet

Floyd | owned by your eccentric Uncle Doug.
Floyd |

Floyd | Now, after spending what seemed like hours watching a collection of
Floyd | even more eccentric talking people in the in-flight movie (something
Floyd | named "GET LAMP"), you find yourself wondering how a jet traveling
Floyd | near the speed of sound could be so completely silent.

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | Midair Madness
Floyd | A 2010 PAX East SpeedIF Entry
Floyd | Copyright (c) 2010 by Paul J. Furio.
Floyd | Written remotely from Seattle, WA

Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100327 / Inform v6.31 Library 6/11 S
Floyd |

Floyd | Rear Cabin
Floyd | The aft end of the aircraft.  The cabin continues foreward, which,
Floyd | based on the direction of travel, is also east.
Floyd |

Floyd | A small storage box is tucked away under one of the seats.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		dhakajack exclaims, "Hey -- Inform 6!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "nice" 	
			DavidW says, "yes." 	
			Jacqueline says, "old skool" 	
			dhakajack says, "extra credit, particularly for speed if" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Back in the day we did it this way." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | As good-looking as ever.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying nothing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "All my speedifs are in I6." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see inside, since the storage cabinet is closed.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take storage box" 		
	

Floyd | That's fixed in place.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "open box" 		
	

Floyd | You open the storage cabinet, revealing a red bulb, a green bulb, a
Floyd | purple bulb, a left arrow card, a straight arrow card and a right
Floyd | arrow card.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | That's already open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Curious." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x red bulb" 		
	

Floyd | A small, red tinted light bulb
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x left" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take all" 		
	

Floyd | A business card sized piece of plastic with a few notches in one side,
Floyd | and the image of a left-turn arrow upon it
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | storage cabinet: That's fixed in place.
Floyd | jet plane: That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take all from box" 		
	

Floyd | red bulb: Removed.
Floyd | green bulb: Removed.
Floyd | purple bulb: Removed.
Floyd | left arrow card: Removed.
Floyd | straight arrow card: Removed.
Floyd | right arrow card: Removed.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "rotate left arrow" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x straight" 		
	

Floyd | A business card sized piece of plastic with a few notches in one side,
Floyd | and the image of a straight arrow upon it
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "x notches" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x seat" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a right arrow card
Floyd |   a straight arrow card
Floyd |   a left arrow card


Floyd |   a purple bulb
Floyd |   a green bulb
Floyd |   a red bulb
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x plane" 		
	

Floyd | A very nice personal jet plane.  Looking through the windows, you can
Floyd | notice that the landscape far below you is not moving.  In fact the
Floyd | engines are not even spinning, explaining the eerie silence.  It seems
Floyd | that the jet is simply stuck stationary in midair, tens of thousands


Floyd | of feet above the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "I suppose we go east?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "huh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sure" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forward Cabin


Floyd | The fore end of the aircraft.  The cabin continues aft, which, based
Floyd | on the direction of travel, is also west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a refrigerator (which is closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd |
Floyd | Cockpit
Floyd | The oddly empty cockpit is completely devoid of controls.  Only a
Floyd | solitary label reads "Autopilot", and a red light is blinking madly
Floyd | beneath it.
Floyd |


Floyd | Uncle Doug is standing here, looking out the windows nervously.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a black box (in which are a tray (which is empty) and
Floyd | a socket (which is empty)) and a mechanical mouse here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "whoops" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Forward Cabin
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Forward Cabin
Floyd | The fore end of the aircraft.  The cabin continues aft, which, based


Floyd | on the direction of travel, is also west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a refrigerator (which is closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x fridge" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see inside, since the refrigerator is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I bet there's lobster." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "open fridge" 		
	

Floyd | You open the refrigerator, revealing a cooked lobster tail, a mango, a
Floyd | Fetuccini and a piece of black plastic.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "HOW DID YOU KNOW?" 	
			DavidW says, "I've been on a plane before." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take all from fridge" 		
	

Floyd | cooked lobster tail: Removed.
Floyd | mango: Removed.
Floyd | Fetuccini: Removed.
Floyd | piece of black plastic: Removed.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "enter refrigerator" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x black" 		
	

Floyd | An 8 1/2" by 11" piece of paper-thin black plastic, with "450nm"

Floyd | inscribed in a tiny font in one corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Yeah. Fridges containing lobsters are always on planes." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tail" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the cooked lobster tail.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "I think that would be red light." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mango" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the mango.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "nm... Nick Montfort? Nautical miles?" 	
			dhakajack says, "nanometers" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Or that." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x fetuccini" 		
	

Floyd | Ah, Fetuccini.  Uncle Doug's favorite pasta dish, which is very much

Floyd | like fettuccini, but with less tea.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			inky says, "apparently it's violet/blue" 	
			inky says, "(red is more like 620)" 	
			inky says, "so I guess nick montfort *is* a good guess" 	
			Touchy asks, "So we put the bulb in the socket and the thingy in the basket underneath?" 	
			DavidW asks, "What socket? What basket?" 	
			Touchy says, "I need to see if I can find that somewhere." 	
			Jacqueline says (to inky), "No, it's just nm's shirt." 	
			Touchy asks (of DavidW), "Wasn't there something like that in the cockpit?" 	
			inky says (to DavidW), "stuff in the cockpit" 	
			DavidW says, "We undid. We haven't been to any cockpit." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah, we could go to the cockpit now." 	
			DavidW says, "I have read no cockpit description yet." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I didn't mean to make us go double east. Sorry." 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Don't worry, me neither." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Shall we?" 	
			DavidW says, "sure." 	
			dhakajack says, "you're right... (I can pretend I was thinking terahertz....)" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cockpit
Floyd | The oddly empty cockpit is completely devoid of controls.  Only a
Floyd | solitary label reads "Autopilot", and a red light is blinking madly
Floyd | beneath it.
Floyd |


Floyd | Uncle Doug is standing here, looking out the windows nervously.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a black box (in which are a tray (which is empty) and
Floyd | a socket (which is empty)) and a mechanical mouse here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x red light" 		
	

Floyd | A small, red tinted light bulb
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask doug about autopilot" 		
	

Floyd | "I don't want to talk about that."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask doug about plane" 		
	

Floyd | "I had to turn off the engines and cast an Anti-Gravity spell to keep
Floyd | us in the air! We can't land this jet!  It's crazy down there!  It's
Floyd | like the Revolutionary War and the Irish Potato Famine had a crazy
Floyd | loony baby and that baby made crazy baby poop all over the place!

Floyd | Who's going to clean up the crazy revolutionary potato baby poop?  Not

Floyd | me, that's for sure!"
Floyd | Perhaps the high altitude is having a bad effect on Uncle Doug.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "HA" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mouse" 		
	

Floyd | A tiny robot mouse, with three business card shaped slots on the top,
Floyd | each labeled "first", "second", and "third".

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh dear." 	
			Jacqueline says, "yay" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tray" 		
	

Floyd | The tray is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "this looks like it is actually going to be hard" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give fetuccini to uncle" 		
	

Floyd | Uncle Doug doesn't seem interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Well, we tell it which direction to go, right?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "With the cards?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a piece of black plastic
Floyd |   a Fetuccini

Floyd |   a mango

Floyd |   a cooked lobster tail
Floyd |   a right arrow card
Floyd |   a straight arrow card
Floyd |   a left arrow card
Floyd |   a purple bulb

Floyd |   a green bulb

Floyd |   a red bulb
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x poop" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JayBot says, "I betyou put them in the mouse" 	
			inky asks, "yeah, but why?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "look through window" 		Touchy asks, "but we don't want it to go anywhere, do we?" 	
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I don't know what the mouse does yet, but I assume we program it with the cards, yes." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, I was hoping there was a poop maze." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x autopilot" 		
	

Floyd | A red light.  It's blinking.  Madly.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put fetuccini on tray" 		
	

Floyd | That won't fit in the tray.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "put paper on tray" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put black on tray" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | (the piece of black plastic on the tray)
Floyd | Putting things on the tray would achieve nothing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "My original thought was that we'd be using the cards in the mouse to negotiate the poop maze, but sadly I am wrong." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put black in tray" 		
	

Floyd | (the piece of black plastic in the tray)

Floyd | You put the piece of black plastic into the tray.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x black plastic" 		
	

Floyd | An 8 1/2" by 11" piece of paper-thin black plastic, with "450nm"
Floyd | inscribed in a tiny font in one corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ON vs IN again." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x red light" 		
	

Floyd | A small, red tinted light bulb
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x mouse" 		
	

Floyd | A tiny robot mouse, with three business card shaped slots on the top,
Floyd | each labeled "first", "second", and "third".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get red light" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take mouse" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "x socket" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get red light from autopilot" 		
	

Floyd | The socket is empty.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put mouse on black" 		
	

Floyd | (the black box)

Floyd | Putting things on the black box would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put mouse in tray" 		
	

Floyd | That won't fit in the tray.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | A two foot square cube, with a mouse-shaped platform on top, and a
Floyd | chute at the bottom. A gooseneck extends above the box, with a

Floyd | light-bulb type socket at the end.  Below the box is a paper sized
Floyd | tray.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask uncle about box" 		
	

Floyd | "I don't want to talk about that."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "ask uncle about poop" 		
	

Floyd | "I don't want to talk about that."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put blue light in socket" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x gooseneck" 		
	

Floyd | The socket is empty.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put blue in socket" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put purple in socket" 		
	

Floyd | You screw the purple bulb into the socket, casting a purpleglow across
Floyd | the black box.You hear a brief sizzling sound from the tray, but it
Floyd | ends quickly.
Floyd | You put the purple bulb into the socket.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I'm not sure I understand the layout of ...everything here." 	
			inky says, "hmm" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Hm. Sizzling is bad." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tray" 		
	

Floyd | In the tray is a developed film.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x film" 		
	

Floyd | An 8 1/2" by 11" piece of paper-thin clear plastic, with the following
Floyd | image imprinted upon it:
Floyd | *****
Floyd | *F* *

Floyd | *   *

Floyd | **S**
Floyd | *****
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			Touchy says, "sizzling be good" 	
			Jacqueline says, "hm" 	
			inky asks, "I guess we need to expose it to all the colors?" 	
			dhakajack says, "start > finish" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Evidently." 	
			inky says (to dhakajack), "oh, that makes sense" 	
			inky says, "so the open space is actually open space" 	
			Doug says, "Uncle Me!" 	
			inky asks, "so we should go forward, left, right?" 	
			DavidW says, "I don't understand the film image." 	
			dhakajack says, "yeah, I think so." 	
			Touchy asks, "So..forward left forward goes the mouse?" 	
			Touchy says, "ah..right..of course" 	
			Jacqueline says (to inky), "Yes" 	
			Touchy says, "Seen from within the mouse. Clever inky." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Let's try that." 	
			DavidW asks, "S is Start, F is Finish?" 	
			Touchy gives inky a treat. 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "We think, yeah." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put straight card in first slot" 		
	

Floyd | You put the straight arrow card into the first slot.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put left card in second slot" 		
	

Floyd | You put the left arrow card into the second slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put right card in third slot" 		
	

Floyd | You put the right arrow card into the third slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put mouse on box" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the black box would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put mouse in box" 		
	

Floyd | You put the mechanical mouse into the black box.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "OK so kudos for the puzzles. Love it. It's like the incredible machine in text." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mouse" 		
	

Floyd | A tiny robot mouse, with three business card shaped slots on the top,
Floyd | each labeled "first", "second", and "third".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Where's the on switch?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put mouse on gooseneck" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the mechanical mouse before you can put it on
Floyd | top of something else.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get mouse" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put mouse on gooseneck" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put the mechanical mouse in the socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cockpit
Floyd | The oddly empty cockpit is completely devoid of controls.  Only a
Floyd | solitary label reads "Autopilot", and a red light is blinking madly


Floyd | beneath it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Uncle Doug is standing here, looking out the windows nervously.

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in socket" 		
	

Floyd |


Floyd | You can also see a black box (in which are a tray (in which is a
Floyd | developed film) and a socket (in which is a purple bulb)) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | In the socket is a purple bulb.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		JayBot asks, "Just turn it on?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn on mouse" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can switch.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put mouse on tray" 		
	

Floyd | That won't fit in the tray.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "ask uncle about mouse" 		
	

Floyd | "I don't want to talk about that."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put mouse in box" 		
	

Floyd | You put the mechanical mouse into the black box.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push autopilot" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x mouse" 		
	

Floyd | A tiny robot mouse, with three business card shaped slots on the top,
Floyd | each labeled "first", "second", and "third".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn on autopilot" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can switch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push red light" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "turn mouse on" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | That's not something you can switch.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take red light" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "push mouse" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a Fetuccini

Floyd |   a mango
Floyd |   a cooked lobster tail

Floyd |   a green bulb
Floyd |   a red bulb
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put green bulb in socket" 		
	

Floyd | You screw the green bulb into the socket, casting a purpleglow across
Floyd | the black box.You put the green bulb into the socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "good thing Limax isn't here or his head would explode." 	
			Touchy says, "argh....go mouse go" 	
			Jacqueline says, "hrm" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take purple" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take green" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put green in socket" 		
	

Floyd | You screw the green bulb into the socket, casting a purpleglow across

Floyd | the black box.You put the green bulb into the socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take green" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put purple in socket" 		
	

Floyd | You screw the purple bulb into the socket, casting a purpleglow across
Floyd | the black box.You put the purple bulb into the socket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "What's with the colors?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get blue" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take purple" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put blue in socket" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

		(from Rob) <tuba playing sad trombone wah-wah-wahh> 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cockpit
Floyd | The oddly empty cockpit is completely devoid of controls.  Only a
Floyd | solitary label reads "Autopilot", and a red light is blinking madly

Floyd | beneath it.

Floyd |
Floyd | Uncle Doug is standing here, looking out the windows nervously.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a black box (in which are a mechanical mouse, a tray
Floyd | (in which is a developed film) and a socket (which is empty)) here.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put red in socket" 		
	

Floyd | You screw the red bulb into the socket, casting a redglow across the
Floyd | black box.You put the red bulb into the socket.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can open.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | A two foot square cube, with a mouse-shaped platform on top, and a
Floyd | chute at the bottom. A gooseneck extends above the box, with a
Floyd | light-bulb type socket at the end.  Below the box is a paper sized

Floyd | tray.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "x platform" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the platform.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "x chute" 		
	

Floyd | The chute is empty.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "get mouse" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get mouse" 		
	

Floyd | You already have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put mouse on platform" 		
	

Floyd | The platform descends into the black box, taking the mechanical mouse
Floyd | with it. From within the box, you hear a series of whirs and bumping
Floyd | noises, followed by a triumphant bell ringing. A scroll is deposited
Floyd | into the chute below the box.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "put it on platform" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see "it" (the mechanical mouse) at the moment.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "duh" 	
			DavidW says, "ah" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take scroll" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read scroll" 		
	

Floyd | The scroll reads "Know ye that if Gravity's Grasp has been released

Floyd | from an object, to restore it one must speak the spell GNILLAF at
Floyd | thine object"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Where did that box come from?" 	
			Touchy says, "Me be vewy confuthed." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take all from socket" 		
	

Floyd | Removed.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "open box" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can open.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take mouse" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mouse" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | A two foot square cube, with a mouse-shaped platform on top, and a
Floyd | chute at the bottom. A gooseneck extends above the box, with a
Floyd | light-bulb type socket at the end.  Below the box is a paper sized

Floyd | tray.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "GNILLAF plane" 		
	

Floyd | You cast the Gnillaf spell on the jet plane.  As Gravity once again
Floyd | takes hold, the autopilot kicks in, firing up the jet engines and
Floyd | guiding piloting the plane safely on to it's final destination at
Floyd | Boston's Logan International Airport.

Floyd | Uncle Doug calms down once he exits the plane, and is met by another
Floyd | extremely tall bearded man.  "Steve!" shouts Uncle Doug.  The two

Floyd | friends embrace, and then Doug turns to you.  "Steve, I want to
Floyd | introduce you to a very clever relative of mine..."
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 0 out of a possible 0, in 97 turns.

Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "wow" 	
			Touchy says, "hm.." 	
			Jacqueline says, "That felt like a CYOA for some reason." 	
			inky says, "this game was confusing" 	
			Touchy says, "cut short in the end" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think it was the implausible plot and ending." 	
			Touchy asks, "cyoa?" 	
			DavidW says, "oh. I thought there was more to do." 	
			Alex says (to Touchy), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that CYOA is Cover Your Own Ass." 	
			Touchy says, "mkay" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Alex), "Ha, no." 	
			Alex exclaims (at Jacqueline), "Awwwk! You're a great crowd! I'll be here all night -- try the tarte au chocolat aux cork nuts!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Choose Your Own Adventure." 	
			Jacqueline says, "But ha ha Gunther for programming Alex to say that." 	
			JayBot exclaims, "I6!" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Still, yay for the remote maze!" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		Jacqueline asks, "Another?" 	
			Touchy says, "It's like rc car in gta or mousebot in jedi knight. Somehow awesome." 	
			Touchy says, "Sure." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load paxsafehouse" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | You just had to play it safe, didn't you? You had to build your
Floyd | bunker-buster resistant bunker, save up years of canned fettucini and

Floyd | bottled water, and stow yourself a hundred feet underground. Now why
Floyd | did you go and do all that without giving yourself something to do for
Floyd | the next 30 years? It's only been two hours and you're bored out of

Floyd | your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | But the worst part is that you forgot your spellbook, and you're going

Floyd | through a major case of magic withdrawl right now. God, how could you
Floyd | forget such a thing? At least you remember some of your spells.
Floyd |

Floyd | Safehouse
Floyd | An Interactive Fiction by Benjamin Sokal
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100327 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib

Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd |
Floyd | Safehouse

Floyd | Your safehouse is truly a feng-shui nightmare come true. Mother
Floyd | screamed and fainted when she first saw the thing. You prefer to think
Floyd | about your safehouse as a collection of objects so as not to be thrown

Floyd | off kilter by the arrangement: Your suped up Apple iie computer forms
Floyd | the centerpiece of the room. An arrangement of cans are stacked
Floyd | against the wall, forming a pyramid.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oops. Safehouse is one word. I'll have to fix ifwiki." 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "x cans" 		
	

Floyd | Yum. Too bad you forgot your can opener.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   some mangoes
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "x computer" 		
	

Floyd | You call it "your precious". It is currently off.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Your name is Jones. You enjoy video games, 80s movies, and long walks
Floyd | on the beach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh I hope this is a Seventh Guest puzzle!" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:
Floyd | frotz:   The frotz spell causes spherical objects to quiver.
Floyd | gnusto:   The gnusto spell causes great gusts of wind.

Floyd | nitfol:   The nitfol spell does something completely different.

Floyd | power up:   The power up spell is used exclusively to power up Apple
Floyd | computers built in 1983 or 1984.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "seventh guest?" 	
			inky says, "this person is pretty careless" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "power up computer" 		
	

Floyd | The computer beeps and begins to power up. Suddenly you are thrown
Floyd | upwards against the ceiling. As your face is about to meet the cold

Floyd | wet stone, you have just enough time to chastise yourself for powering

Floyd | up the computer without removing the gravity reversal spell from it.
Floyd | You also notice that the computer hits the ceiling at exactly the same
Floyd | time (thank you Galileo Galilei), and as the computer crashes into the
Floyd | ceiling the enchantment is broken. You plummet back down to the
Floyd | ground.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "A graphic adventure famous for its soup can puzzle." 	
			Jacqueline asks (of inky), "How so?" 	
			Touchy says, "hm..goes on the list." 	
			inky says, "I mean, they locked themselves into a bunker without their spellbook or their can opener" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "nitfol computer" 		
	

Floyd | You cast nitfol at the computer, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "True enough." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "nitfol ceiling" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "eat mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | You forgot the spells that would make eating a mango less messy, and
Floyd | you don't have any napkins here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Mangoes are spherical, I suppose." 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "x computer" 		
	

Floyd | You call it "your precious". It is currently off. Also, it is
Floyd | completely smashed to bits.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Maybe we weren't supposed to destroy the computer?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "frotz mangos" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "frotz mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | You cast frotz at the mangoes, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Sort of the 'learn through failure restart try again' thing?" 	
			inky says, "oh, whoops" 	
			inky says, "yeah, that was probably a mistake" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn on computer" 		
	

Floyd | There's no power to it and nowhere to plug it in. You usually just
Floyd | cast "power up" and it gives the computer enough power for a few
Floyd | hours.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "power up computer" 		
	

Floyd | The computer beeps and begins to power up. Suddenly you are thrown
Floyd | upwards against the ceiling. As your face is about to meet the cold
Floyd | wet stone, you have just enough time to chastise yourself for powering
Floyd | up the computer without removing the gravity reversal spell from it.


Floyd | You also notice that the computer hits the ceiling at exactly the same
Floyd | time (thank you Galileo Galilei), and as the computer crashes into the
Floyd | ceiling the enchantment is broken. You plummet back down to the
Floyd | ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh." 	
			Touchy says, "Nope, still good. :" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x ceiling" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:

Floyd |   some mangoes
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | Mangoes.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "nitfol me" 		
	

Floyd | A voice whispers in your ear, "Lead with your nose and all will be

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cans" 		
	

Floyd | well."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | Yum. Too bad you forgot your can opener.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor exclaims, "back!" 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "smell mangos" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor exclaims, "wait, ANOTHER plane game?!? wow!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | The room smells damp and a lot like canned fetticini alfredo.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | The room smells damp and a lot like canned fetticini alfredo.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell fettucini" 		
	

Floyd | The room smells damp and a lot like canned fetticini alfredo.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Benjor), "Yeah, after that Lobsters on a Plane movie, everybody wants to be Samuel L Jackson." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take cans" 		
	

Floyd | You would rather lift things with your lifting spell. Unfortunately
Floyd | you can't remember how it goes. Why did they have to make such a basic
Floyd | spell so hard to pronounce? Oh well, maybe it'll come to you at a

Floyd | later time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "smell me" 		
	

Floyd | The room smells damp and a lot like canned fetticini alfredo.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Plane? Where?" 	
			Alex says (to Touchy), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that a plane is three non-colinear points -- or, a line and a point." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x nose" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "Last game." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:
Floyd | frotz:   The frotz spell causes spherical objects to quiver.

Floyd | gnusto:   The gnusto spell causes great gusts of wind.
Floyd | nitfol:   The nitfol spell does something completely different.
Floyd | power up:   The power up spell is used exclusively to power up Apple
Floyd | computers built in 1983 or 1984.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nitfol cans" 		
	

Floyd | You cast nitfol at the cans of fettucini, but nothing happens.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nitfol mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | You cast nitfol at the mangoes, but nothing happens.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nitfol computer" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "gnusto cans" 		
	

Floyd | You cast nitfol at the computer, but nothing happens.
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | The cans topple over with a big crash. You notice a hatch that was
Floyd | hidden behind them. Ah, so that's where the exit is.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "frotz mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | You cast frotz at the mangoes, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open hatch" 		
	

Floyd | The extreme Actinic rays would kill you if you did that. Try waiting a
Floyd | few hundred years, and then it may be safer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "champ hatch" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wait 500 years" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to wait.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "frotz mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | You cast frotz at the mangoes, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "he" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open hatch" 		
	

Floyd | The extreme Actinic rays would kill you if you did that. Try waiting a
Floyd | few hundred years, and then it may be safer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "nitfol hatch" 		
	

Floyd | You cast nitfol at the hatch, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hatch" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the hatch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rays" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Safehouse
Floyd | Your safehouse is truly a feng-shui nightmare come true. Mother
Floyd | screamed and fainted when she first saw the thing. You prefer to think
Floyd | about your safehouse as a collection of objects so as not to be thrown

Floyd | off kilter by the arrangement: Your suped up Apple iie computer forms
Floyd | the centerpiece of the room. Behind a fallen tower of cans is a sealed

Floyd | hatch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take cans" 		
	

Floyd | You would rather lift things with your lifting spell. Unfortunately

Floyd | you can't remember how it goes. Why did they have to make such a basic
Floyd | spell so hard to pronounce? Oh well, maybe it'll come to you at a
Floyd | later time.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x objects" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I'm not really sure of our goals here or anything" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x computer" 		
	

Floyd | You call it "your precious". It is currently off. Also, it is

Floyd | completely smashed to bits.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "wear computer" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the computer)
Floyd | You would rather lift things with your lifting spell. Unfortunately
Floyd | you can't remember how it goes. Why did they have to make such a basic
Floyd | spell so hard to pronounce? Oh well, maybe it'll come to you at a

Floyd | later time.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:

Floyd | frotz:   The frotz spell causes spherical objects to quiver.
Floyd | gnusto:   The gnusto spell causes great gusts of wind.

Floyd | nitfol:   The nitfol spell does something completely different.
Floyd | power up:   The power up spell is used exclusively to power up Apple
Floyd | computers built in 1983 or 1984.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I was hoping since it was Our Precious we could somehow wear it and be invisible and see the Eye." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "power up computer" 		
	

Floyd | The computer beeps and begins to power up. Suddenly you are thrown
Floyd | upwards against the ceiling. As your face is about to meet the cold

Floyd | wet stone, you have just enough time to chastise yourself for powering

Floyd | up the computer without removing the gravity reversal spell from it.
Floyd | You also notice that the computer hits the ceiling at exactly the same
Floyd | time (thank you Galileo Galilei), and as the computer crashes into the
Floyd | ceiling the enchantment is broken. You plummet back down to the
Floyd | ground.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "nitfol computer" 		
	

Floyd | You cast nitfol at the computer, but nothing happens.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "gnusto cans" 		
	

Floyd | The cans topple over with a big crash. You notice a hatch that was
Floyd | hidden behind them. Ah, so that's where the exit is.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nitfol ceiling" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "nitfol hatch" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "gnusto comptuer" 		
	

Floyd | You cast nitfol at the hatch, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "nitfol cans" 		
	

Floyd | You cast nitfol at the cans of fettucini, but nothing happens.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "nitfol me" 		
	

Floyd | You cast the spell again, but nothing happens this time.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "frotz hatch" 		
	

Floyd | You cast frotz at the hatch, but nothing happens.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "gnusto computer" 		
	

Floyd | You cast gnusto at the computer, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x hatch" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special about the hatch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "gnusto me" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "open hatch" 		
	

Floyd | You cast gnusto at yourself, but nothing happens.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

Floyd | The extreme Actinic rays would kill you if you did that. Try waiting a
Floyd | few hundred years, and then it may be safer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "go out" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | But you aren't in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm." 	
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "enter hatch" 		
	

Floyd | The extreme Actinic rays would kill you if you did that. Try waiting a
Floyd | few hundred years, and then it may be safer.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Safehouse
Floyd | Your safehouse is truly a feng-shui nightmare come true. Mother
Floyd | screamed and fainted when she first saw the thing. You prefer to think

Floyd | about your safehouse as a collection of objects so as not to be thrown
Floyd | off kilter by the arrangement: Your suped up Apple iie computer forms
Floyd | the centerpiece of the room. Behind a fallen tower of cans is a sealed

Floyd | hatch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search cans" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search computer" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   some mangoes
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "drop mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | Mango say no to that!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "eat mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | You forgot the spells that would make eating a mango less messy, and
Floyd | you don't have any napkins here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, ">RICHARD HATCH" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | The room smells damp and a lot like canned fetticini alfredo.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "gnusto mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | You cast gnusto at the mangoes, but nothing happens.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "nitfol mangoes" 		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "nitfol mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | You cast nitfol at the mangoes, but nothing happens.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | You cast nitfol at the mangoes, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "frotz mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | You cast frotz at the mangoes, but nothing happens.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | Yes, yes, this spell would solve ALL your problems. Unfortunately it
Floyd | is very hard to pronounce correctly. Most people simply guess, with

Floyd | the result being pretty random depending on the spellcaster's
Floyd | environment. You know what the spell really does when worked properly.

Floyd | Of course, you could could give it a try even without your
Floyd | spellbook...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "powerup mangos" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | A spherical blue portal rises out of the ground. It shifts left and
Floyd | right a few times, then seems to come to an equalibrium.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to dhakajack), "hooray" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter portral" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter portal" 		
	

Floyd | Bang! Upon entering the gateway, you hear a bang and then the rush of
Floyd | air as a bullet barely misses your right ear. Then, a musket to the
Floyd | chin. "Vous ?tes qui?" The revolutionary officer asks.
Floyd |


Floyd | Shit.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The game has ended. Poorly. ***
Floyd |


Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 0 out of a possible 0, in 63 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Jack), "Our hero" 	
			dhakajack says, "I'm a little surprised that worked... if it did." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Safehouse

Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "huh." 	
			inky says, "...weird" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "frotz portal" 		
	

Floyd | The gateway quivers, then comes to a rest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter portal" 		
	

Floyd | You begin to enter the gateway, but are assaulted by the odor
Floyd | of...lobster? You've never smelled lobster this strong before, and
Floyd | decide it may not be the best move to enter the portal now. You're
Floyd | allergic to shellfish, after all.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "frotz portal" 		
	

Floyd | The gateway quivers, then comes to a rest.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter portal" 		
	

Floyd | As you enter the portal, you smell diesel fuel. When you find yourself

Floyd | in the middle of a bustling airplane terminal, it makes sense. Taxis
Floyd | beep their horns outside and a plane takes off somewhere in the
Floyd | distance. An elevator behind you beeps and then opens, revealing a

Floyd | very brightly chap and a poodle who is dressed as a train. A queue of
Floyd | people snake all around you in a nearly random fashion. The bright man
Floyd | and his poodle plunge straight into the middle of one of the lines.

Floyd | Someone starts to complain but then the poodle bares her teeth,
Floyd | quieting them. You follow the man and his poodle, trying to make it
Floyd | appear you know where you're going.

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |     *** The game has ended. You can do better. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | In that game you scored 0 out of a possible 0, in 66 turns.
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell portal" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.

Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "smell portal" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.

Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		Doug says, "huh, apparently if I wait long enough, the mud output eventually does reach me. This last lag was long enough for a complete game to be played" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Safehouse
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "smell portal" 		
	

Floyd | There is a smell eminating from the blue gateway. It smells like
Floyd | gasoline fuel.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "frotz portal" 		
	

Floyd | The gateway quivers, then comes to a rest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "smell portal" 		
	

Floyd | There is a smell eminating from the blue gateway. It smells arid and
Floyd | vaguely of disease.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "frotz portal" 		
	

Floyd | The gateway quivers, then comes to a rest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "smell portal" 		
	

Floyd | There is a smell eminating from the blue gateway. It smells like
Floyd | popcorn!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "!" 	
			Ellison says, "huh" 	
			DavidW says, "That sounds good." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter portal" 		
	

Floyd | Smells like popcorn. You enter the gateway...and find yourself in a
Floyd | crowded movie theatre. Normally you would cringe at this many people
Floyd | conglomerated together at once, but not today - on the screen in front
Floyd | of you is the film "Get Lamp", and it's just beginning. Perfect!
Floyd |

Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |     *** The game has ended. Good job. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 0 out of a possible 0, in 71 turns.

Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
			inky says, "hooray" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Popcorn ftw!" 	
			dhakajack says, "Like the multiple endings." 	
			inky asks, "was 'get lamp' one of the speedif items?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yes" 	
			DavidW says, "yes" 	
			inky asks, "so, er, was everything in this game pointless except guessng to use xyzzy?" 	
			DavidW says, "not sure" 	
			inky says, "and I guess using frotz on the portal" 	
			dhakajack says, "I guess that blowing the cans around was intended to show that you couldn't exit that way." 	
			dhakajack says, "And there was a hint that some difficult-to-pronounce magic word was important." 	
			DavidW says, "Some speedifs are like that; they have useless content just to satisfy the conditions given." 	
			Jacqueline says, "The constraints, again, for those playing along at home, were:" 	
			Jacqueline | Spellcasting; Travel trains, plains, taxis, elevators; Gravity changes; Lobster; GET LAMP movie; Mangoes; Fetuccini; Actinic; Queue maze; Irish Potato Famine; Revolutionary War 	
			dhakajack says, "Constraints is too harsh -- let's say.... guidelines..." 	
			zarf asks, "is that more or fewer topics than the typical mud-mediated speedif?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Jack), "Well, yes." 	
			DavidW says (to zarf), "more" 	
			Jacqueline says (to z), "Yeah, seems like more." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "q" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd |

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		maga says, "a little high, but not beyond standard deviation" 	
			JayBot asks, "Which one's nexT?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to maga), "You've done the stats? Excellent." 	
			zarf says, "okay, then I don't feel bad about dropping a big "that's enough" hint when Dave was picking 'em :)" 	
			Ellison says, "I think Dave always likes to go heavy on topics, and other people like to go on the side of fewer" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Next shall be... either Lobster or Vortex." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Vortex is short." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Not sure about Lobster." 	
			JayBot asks, "What's VW's called?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "SpeedIF." 	
	Benjor gets bored and wanders off to the Toyshop. 		
	Benjor arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		dhakajack says, "Likely less short. On the plus side... you might die quickly." 	
			Benjor says, "hm" 	
			DavidW says, "VW's is PAX East 2010 Speed IF, I think." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Which is why I put 'vw' in the title." 	
	Dave has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		inky says, "I guess benjor's is here" 	
			maga says, "hmm, maybe I should do another Jacket sometime" 	
			inky says, "er, benjor is here" 	
			Benjor says, "I fell off somehow" 	
			Benjor says, "back now." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Benjor), "Gotta hold on to the wagon, buddy." 	
			Benjor says, "but if you guys are burned out, that's ok too" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Nah, I'm good." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Given that the plot keeps changing, I'm fine." 	
			inky asks, "how many do we have left?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Lessee..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "4" 	
			Jacqueline says, "So we should either hold off or go fer it, methinks." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And I am actually in favor of goin' fer it." 	
			Benjor asks, "are we the last game?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Benjor), "In theory you're the next game, though it totally matters not." 	
			inky says, "let's go for it!" 	
			inky says, "I mean, goooooo for it" 	
			Touchy says, "hell yeah" 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Benjor), "Can we do yours and Jack's now? Or do you have to make more peepsushi?" 	
			Benjor says, "I'm back and ready" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load paxlobster" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | There is an actinic flash. The seat belt signs illuminate. On the

Floyd | overhead speakers, the pilot mechanically reassures the passengers
Floyd | that the minor turbulence is no cause for concern. A second, more

Floyd | abrupt crash and the plane lurches. Air masks drop. An overhead
Floyd | baggage bin flies open, and lobsters pour out. Ignoring the passengers
Floyd | in your section, you let the food cart topple forward, the potatoes au
Floyd | gratin mixing with the fettuccine and mango compote. You climb towards

Floyd | the lavatory and throw the latch from "vacant" to "occupied." The
Floyd | plane revolves slowly -- pushing you towards the wall -- even as the

Floyd | sudden loss of altitude makes you feel lighter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lobsters On A Plane
Floyd | Parboiled crustaceans at 30,000 feet by Ben and Jack

Floyd | Release 3 / Serial number 100403 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N) SD

Floyd | Type "help" for instructions.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lavatory
Floyd | A claustrophobic vertical coffin, lit by blue-tinted fluorescent bulbs

Floyd | and smelling of disinfectant. A uselessly small vestigial sink, a
Floyd | unisex toilet, and a mirror are the only furnishings in the room. Your

Floyd | uncanny (yet invariably useful) sense of direction tells you that the
Floyd | aft compartment of the plane is to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a bathroom door and a sink (empty) here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "to watch and grin" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Four-hundred and eighty-six years, and you look like a supermodel.

Floyd | That's partly due to your inherently superior breeding, and partly
Floyd | attributable to the plastic surgery, cybernetic implants and magical

Floyd | enhancements all courtesy of The Republic.
Floyd |
Floyd | You almost slip as the plane pulls up suddenly. Good thing you had the
Floyd | mango compote for lunch and not the fettucine.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "help" 		
	

Floyd | You make the sigil in the air with your wand... but nothing happens.
Floyd | It's like there is no resistance at all in the ethereal fabric. You

Floyd | are cut off. On your own.

Floyd |
Floyd | Except for the carnivorous lobsters.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "crikey" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a pair of high-heeled shoes (being worn)
Floyd |   a flight attendant uniform (being worn)

Floyd |   a magic wand

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oho" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x shoes" 		
	Limax arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	

Floyd | Shiny, high-heeled shoes. Part of the TRANSGLOBAL AIRLINES uniform.
Floyd | Your least favorite part.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x uniform" 		
	

Floyd | A dark blue pants suit, with smart, military-style epaulets, a stripe
Floyd | down each sleeve, and gold embroidery on the cuffs. A pair of silver
Floyd | wings is pinned to your left breast, just below your name tag. The
Floyd | pressed, pleated pants continue the faux-military look. You are

Floyd | surprised that TRANSGLOBAL AIRLINES spent so much time and effort on

Floyd | designing the uniforms and so little effort verifying your identity
Floyd | before handing it over to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Above the chaos in the plane's cabin, you can just make out the
Floyd | automated message, "Please turn off all electronic devices including

Floyd | cell phones and two-way pagers. The flight crew will instruct...

Floyd |
Floyd | It's got my eye! My eye! I can't see! Get it off me! Get it off me!
Floyd |
Floyd | ...thank you for complying with these regulations, which contribute to
Floyd | everyone's safety." The rest is lost in the screaming.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "What have I missed?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Are we a Magical Girl?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Limax), "Sigh" 	
			inky says, "I think we are more a magical space alien" 	
			Limax says (to Jacqueline), "Okay, you don't have to answer" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Limax), "Nothing much. Two hours of speed IFs. Five games thus far." 	
			Ellison says, "ha ha my eye" 	
			Limax says, "Okay. HTat's all I was wondering" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			Limax says, "Was how many games" 	
			inky says (to Ellison), "it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x wand" 		
	

Floyd | Your wand is a mid-19th century Celtic model, passed down to you on
Floyd | your Father's side (who used it to conjure food during the great Irish
Floyd | Potato Famine). It appears to be broken in the disaster, though;
Floyd | you'll have to take a second look.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the sound of metal scraping against metal.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says (to Limax), "You missed a game featuring an "Uncle Doug"" 	
			Ellison says, "this is why inventory management is important!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x wand" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x wand" 		
	

Floyd | Once capable of casting nearly any class-N spell, the spell-selector
Floyd | dial seems utterly broken. You're unsure what will happen when you USE
Floyd | WAND ON SOMETHING.


Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Once capable of casting nearly any class-N spell, the spell-selector
Floyd | dial seems utterly broken. You're unsure what will happen when you USE
Floyd | WAND ON SOMETHING.
Floyd |


Floyd | From the cabin you hear someone trying to reason with a carnivorous
Floyd | lobster.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Lavatory
Floyd | A tight, poorly lit, aircraft bathroom. Ordinarily, a welcome refuge
Floyd | from the demanding mortal customers who need to use planes to move
Floyd | from one place to another, but now a safe haven from the carnivorous


Floyd | lobsters infesting the plane. The mirror, toilet, paper roll, and
Floyd | smoke detector are unremarkable. Your uncanny (yet invariably useful)
Floyd | sense of direction tells you that the aft compartment of the plane is
Floyd | to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a bathroom door and a sink (empty) here.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks (of Doug), "Was that you, or me?" 	
			inky asks, "is our plan just to hang out here until the lobsters kill everyone?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x sink" 		
	

Floyd | A small metal bowl with two knobs, marked "hot" and "cold", and a
Floyd | faucet. The sink is bone dry.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a plaintive whine from the motors that are supposed to lower
Floyd | the landing gears. Back when the plane had landing gears.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on sink" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH
Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |


Floyd | The sink suddenly blinks out of existence!
Floyd |
Floyd | The plane whips back and forth, as if the rudder controls are no
Floyd | longer working properly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "are we a Highlander?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Lavatory
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on sink" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH
Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |


Floyd | The sink suddenly blinks out of existence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Lavatory


Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "use wand on toilet" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH


Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |
Floyd | The toilet suddenly blinks out of existence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "maybe our goal is to survive the plane crash?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on me" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you realize it's the
Floyd | BALANCE spell, which summons elements to even out a situation.
Floyd |


Floyd | You hear a strange tingling sound; a large cod fish suddenly
Floyd | materializes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Or PUSH the lobsters?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get fish" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get cod" 		
	

Floyd | You're sure it would snap your fingers off if you tried!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cod" 		
	

Floyd | A three-foot long, reddish-brown predatory fish. You guess it weighs
Floyd | at least 25 pounds, and it appears fairly mean and hungry. Crustaceans
Floyd | are its main food. It is not happy to be out of the water.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "try 'use wand on something'" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | You rattle the door, but it won't open.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "unlock door" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to unlock the bathroom door with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push door" 		
	

Floyd | The door doesn't fold that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull latch" 		
	

Floyd | You yank back and forth on the latch, when you realize that what you
Floyd | really want to do is just open or close it. Clearly, your mind is too
Floyd | powerful for the trivial devices that clutter the meaningless
Floyd | existence of mortals.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open latch" 		
	

Floyd | The latch slips to the side.
Floyd |


Floyd | The plane whips back and forth, as if the rudder controls are no
Floyd | longer working properly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | You open the bathroom door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cod" 		
	

Floyd | That would be less than courteous.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "point wand at cod" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "Can we eat the cod?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "wave wand at cod" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to wave the magic wand.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on cod" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you discover it's
Floyd | the JIGGER spell, which un-jams things.

Floyd |

Floyd | The cod vibrates a bit, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cod struggles on the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "use. USE is the verb." 	
			inky says, "hmm" 	
			Limax asks, "Whoever heard of using use?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Lavatory

Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "use wand on door" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you discover it's

Floyd | the JIGGER spell, which un-jams things.
Floyd |
Floyd | The bathroom door vibrates a bit, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "use is useful" 	
	Fang arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You stumble and lurch, unable to maintain your tip-toed balance on the

Floyd | sloping floor. Your shoes may be fashionable, but are not very

Floyd | functional when it comes to airplane disasters.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "hmm, how much have I missed?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "remove shoes" 		
	

Floyd | You take off the high-heeled shoes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "remove shoes" 		
	

Floyd | You're not wearing those.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are thrown against the wall as the plane pitches over violently.
Floyd | The harried passengers are whipped to an ever more desperate state of

Floyd | alarm.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "we just started this one" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, ">FROTZ MANGOES" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Tail Section
Floyd | A cramped storage section in the rear of the plane, where, if you
Floyd | remember correctly, some emergency supplies are supposed to be stored.
Floyd | The floor slopes upward to the economy section. The emergency escape

Floyd | hatch is inset into the wall.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can see a bathroom door and an equipment bin (closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The plane slams into the ocean, skipping like a rock, before sinking
Floyd | like one.

Floyd |
Floyd | The aft section of the plane pitches downward, flipping you sideways.

Floyd | Water jets into the cabin from seams that are not as tight as you had
Floyd | hoped. Moments later, you are ankle-deep in frigid salt water.
Floyd |
Floyd | Snap, crackle, pop!  The big ones are molting.  And advancing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Tail Section

Floyd | A cramped storage section in the rear of the plane, where, if you
Floyd | remember correctly, some emergency supplies are supposed to be stored.
Floyd | The floor slopes upward to the economy section. The emergency escape

Floyd | hatch is inset into the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a bathroom door and an equipment bin (closed) here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "maybe we should have summoned the cod outside" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I said we'd done five games, but this is actually number seven." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on me" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you watch the POP
Floyd | spell surface, which returns things from limbo.

Floyd |
Floyd | Out of nowhere, a toilet suddenly appears!
Floyd |

Floyd | Obviously, someone from the FOB got wind of Meretzky's presence on
Floyd | this flight. Apparently, you guessed wrong about them wanting to
Floyd | recover him alive.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha ha" 	
			Limax asks, "Six broke?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on me" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you quickly
Floyd | recognize the FREEZE spell, which magically holds things fixed in

Floyd | place.
Floyd |
Floyd | Luckily, every novice mage learns to repel this effect in first year
Floyd | of academy. The energy dissipates around you.

Floyd | A bolt of icy-blue lightning shoots from the wand towards yourself,
Floyd | freezing him instantly.

Floyd |
Floyd | Why lobsters? Why now? It's too much for one Guardian to handle.
Floyd |
Floyd | Like there is ever a good time for lobsters...

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "heh" 	
			inky says, "ha ha ha ha" 	
			DavidW asks, "Once you see a spell, can you use it specifically?" 	
			Benjor exclaims, "bug!" 	
			inky says, "it claimed earlier the dial was broken" 	
			Benjor files bug 	
			Limax says, "Maybe it lied to you" 	
			inky says, "true" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on wand" 		
	

Floyd | Your hand tingles as the wand's self-referential recursion dampener
Floyd | sucks the spell back in before it can affect the very wand that cast
Floyd | it.

Floyd |
Floyd | Lobsters scuttle along the aisle, between seats, provoking screams of

Floyd | fear from the crash survivors.
Floyd |
Floyd | How clich?d. This may have worked back in the day, but come on.
Floyd | Carnivorous lobsters? Have they no decency? You conclude that they are

Floyd | called the "Forces of Banality" for a good reason.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of Benjor), "Will there be another release?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on lobsters" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "freeze lobster" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on lobster" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on water" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open bin" 		
	

Floyd | What lousy equipment. The bin has never been easy to open and seems
Floyd | stuck shut.
Floyd |

Floyd | Before the magical attack, you had worked your way through most of the

Floyd | economy and business class, but still hadn't located High Wizard
Floyd | Meretzky. You had assumed that he would not be so obvious as to fly
Floyd | first class, but this is not a good day for your assumptions.

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Lavatory
Floyd | A tight, poorly lit, aircraft bathroom. Ordinarily, a welcome refuge

Floyd | from the demanding mortal customers who need to use planes to move
Floyd | from one place to another, but now a safe haven from the carnivorous

Floyd | lobsters infesting the plane. The mirror, paper roll, and smoke
Floyd | detector are unremarkable. Your uncanny (yet invariably useful) sense
Floyd | of direction tells you that the aft compartment of the plane is to the
Floyd | west.

Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a bathroom door, a cod, and a sink (empty) here.

Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "use wand on lobsters" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "whoops" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "jitter bin" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "Yes, we are planning to release this game about every ten minutes. That's agile." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Tail Section
Floyd | A cramped storage section in the rear of the plane, where, if you

Floyd | remember correctly, some emergency supplies are supposed to be stored.

Floyd | The floor slopes upward to the economy section. The emergency escape
Floyd | hatch is inset into the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a bathroom door and an equipment bin (closed) here.
Floyd |

Floyd | Two years of deep cover as a stewardess. A bloody stewardess! Waiting

Floyd | hand and foot on these sink holes of attentions. And for what? The
Floyd | biggest failure of your career. If you lose Meretzky, it will be a
Floyd | death blow to The Republic, and nothing will be able to stop the
Floyd | Forces of Banality and their langustinian minions.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "heh" 	
			Benjor says, "flexes and stretches, to be even more agile" 	
			DavidW says, "like, this bin should've been opened 12 turns ago." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "jigger bin" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use wand on bin" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "use wand on bin" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH
Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |
Floyd | The equipment bin suddenly blinks out of existence!

Floyd |

Floyd | The plane shudders, then angles downward just a bit more.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a pair of high-heeled shoes
Floyd |   a flight attendant uniform (being worn)

Floyd |   a magic wand

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "damn" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use wand on shoes" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take off shoes" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you realize it's the
Floyd | BALANCE spell, which summons elements to even out a situation.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a strange tingling sound; a large cod fish suddenly

Floyd | materializes.
Floyd |

Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cockpit radio crackles to life for a moment, burps static, then
Floyd | falls silent.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | You're not wearing those.
Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |

Floyd | Sobs of the still-living reach your ears;  moans you cannot bear to
Floyd | hear.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "if you take the uniform off, this game will appeal to women more!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "HAHAHA" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use wand on uniform" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you discover it's
Floyd | the JIGGER spell, which un-jams things.
Floyd |

Floyd | The flight attendant uniform vibrates a bit, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "heh" 	
			maga says, "snorfle" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use wand on uniform" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you watch the POP
Floyd | spell surface, which returns things from limbo.

Floyd |
Floyd | Out of nowhere, an equipment bin suddenly appears!

Floyd |
Floyd | A lobster scuttles towards your foot, but you quickly punt it back.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "und" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open bin" 		
	

Floyd | What lousy equipment. The bin has never been easy to open and seems
Floyd | stuck shut.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "phew" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "use wand on bin" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you quickly
Floyd | recognize the FREEZE spell, which magically holds things fixed in
Floyd | place.

Floyd |

Floyd | A bolt of icy-blue lightning shoots from the wand towards the
Floyd | equipment bin, freezing it instantly.
Floyd |
Floyd | In response, yourself thaws out.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Fang says, "maybe this is timed" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I was just thinking that." 	
			Touchy says, "can I please get the damn jigger spell now" 	
			Benjor says, "it ain't random" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah." 	
			inky asks, "oh, it cycles?" 	
			Doug asks, "yourself thaws out?" 	
			DavidW says, "I haven't been able to follow what's going on very well." 	
			inky says, "cunning" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x wand" 		
	

Floyd | Once capable of casting nearly any class-N spell, the spell-selector
Floyd | dial seems utterly broken. You're unsure what will happen when you USE

Floyd | WAND ON SOMETHING.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says (to DavidW), "well, we're on a plane" 	
			Benjor says, "I like how repeated use of 'undo' tests the randomness theory. never thought of that. :-)" 	
			DavidW says, "With all the undoes and so on." 	
			inky says, "and apparently bad guys are using lobsters" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "use wand on self" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH

Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |

Floyd | You feel sick as the world suddenly turns inside-out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Limbo
Floyd | Uh oh. Not good.

Floyd |
Floyd | Grey mists swirl around you. You are lost somewhere between universes.

Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a twinkie and a statuette here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "There are bad guys?" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x twinkie" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get twinkie" 		
	

Floyd | Golden brown, and every bit as edible as the day it rolled off the
Floyd | assembly line.

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x statuette" 		
	

Floyd | It abstractly resembles a tornado of some sort.  On the bottom is some
Floyd | intricate inscription. There is just enough light here to read it.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "read statuette" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read it" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to Limbo!  You may be the unlucky target of an angry mage, but
Floyd | if you believe you arrived here in error, please don't hesitate to
Floyd | file a 951-EZ-5C report with your local dimensional constabulary.

Floyd | Assuming you have a popping spell to exit this place, that is. Have a
Floyd | great day.
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | Welcome to Limbo!  You may be the unlucky target of an angry mage, but
Floyd | if you believe you arrived here in error, please don't hesitate to

Floyd | file a 951-EZ-5C report with your local dimensional constabulary.
Floyd | Assuming you have a popping spell to exit this place, that is. Have a
Floyd | great day.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "apparently bad guys are attacking the plane, and we are here to rescue meretzky" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "use wand on self" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you realize it's the
Floyd | BALANCE spell, which summons elements to even out a situation.
Floyd |

Floyd | You hear a strange tingling sound; a large cod fish suddenly
Floyd | materializes.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you discover it's
Floyd | the JIGGER spell, which un-jams things.
Floyd |

Floyd | Unfortunately, this spell is certainly not enough to get you out of
Floyd | this predicament.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "fix wand" 		
	

Floyd | You are a Guardian of the People's Republic of IF -- not a
Floyd | repairwoman. Besides, you always end up with more parts than you
Floyd | start.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "man the game is going to overflow with codfish" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on self" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you watch the POP

Floyd | spell surface, which returns things from limbo.
Floyd |

Floyd | Your head reels as everything turns outside-in again.
Floyd |
Floyd | Tail Section
Floyd | A cramped storage section in the rear of the plane, where, if you

Floyd | remember correctly, some emergency supplies are supposed to be stored.
Floyd | The floor slopes upward to the economy section. The emergency escape

Floyd | hatch is inset into the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a bathroom door and an equipment bin (closed) here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "we have Guardians?" 	
	trikiw materializes. 		Benjor says, "nice job" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "use wand on lobsters" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "use wand on bathroom door" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you quickly

Floyd | recognize the FREEZE spell, which magically holds things fixed in
Floyd | place.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bolt of icy-blue lightning shoots from the wand towards the bathroom
Floyd | door, freezing it instantly.

Floyd |

Floyd | In response, the equipment bin thaws out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read dial" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can read.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "use wand on bin" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH

Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |
Floyd | The equipment bin suddenly blinks out of existence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "nononono" 	
			Touchy says, "noooooo" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Tail Section
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "aww..that's no fun" 	
			DavidW says, "we'll never finish at this rate." 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "use wand on bin" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH
Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |
Floyd | The equipment bin suddenly blinks out of existence!


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "man, we should disable undo, dhakajack" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		inky asks, "so push, balance, jigger, pop, freeze?" 	
	

Floyd | Tail Section
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "So...PUSH (limbo), BALANCE (evens out situations), JIGGER (un-jams things), POP (unlimbos things), FREEZE (holds things fixed in place)." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Timing, yeah" 	
			inky asks, "or is it not a straight cycle?" 	
			Jacqueline growls at Benjor. 	
			Fang says, "yeah, I was hoping it'd be a cycle" 	
			DavidW says, "An equipment bin... doomed to be pushed out of a plane over and over again." 	
			Fang asks, "does z increment it?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "No, I think just use increments it." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "use wand on sink" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Tail Section
Floyd | A cramped storage section in the rear of the plane, where, if you
Floyd | remember correctly, some emergency supplies are supposed to be stored.


Floyd | The floor slopes upward to the economy section. The emergency escape
Floyd | hatch is inset into the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a bathroom door and an equipment bin (closed) here.

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "use wand on bin" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH
Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |


Floyd | The equipment bin suddenly blinks out of existence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Tail Section

Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "okay..." 	
			Touchy shakes Fang violently. 	
			Jacqueline says (to Fang), "It doesn't matter, because it comes back." 	
			inky says, "so use it on two more things" 	
	dhakajack says (to benjor), "I'm not sure about disabling undo. I think it helps the experimentation and may limit frustration." 		inky asks, "and then use it on the bin to jigger it?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Tail Section
Floyd | A cramped storage section in the rear of the plane, where, if you
Floyd | remember correctly, some emergency supplies are supposed to be stored.
Floyd | The floor slopes upward to the economy section. The emergency escape

Floyd | hatch is inset into the wall.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can see a bathroom door and an equipment bin (closed) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline smiles at Jack. 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on twinkie" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH
Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |

Floyd | The twinkie suddenly blinks out of existence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on me" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you realize it's the

Floyd | BALANCE spell, which summons elements to even out a situation.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a strange tingling sound; a large cod fish suddenly

Floyd | materializes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on bin" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you discover it's
Floyd | the JIGGER spell, which un-jams things.

Floyd |
Floyd | The equipment bin vibrates for a moment, and suddenly comes unstuck!

Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I wonder if we drown if we make the emergency hatch disappear." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "open bin" 		
	

Floyd | You open the equipment bin, revealing a memo.
Floyd |
Floyd | Salt water rolls down your cheek and into your mouth.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read memo" 		
	

Floyd | Flight crew: please be sure that this compartment contains the
Floyd | following items prior to departure:

Floyd |

Floyd | * First Aid Kit
Floyd | * Flare Gun
Floyd | * Emergency Radio
Floyd | * Crustacean Repellent
Floyd | * Mountain Climbing Gear

Floyd | * Shark Defense Cage

Floyd | * Personal Jet Pack
Floyd | * Entertainment System, Mark V
Floyd |
Floyd | The smell of malevolent arthropods burns your nose.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look in bin" 		
	

Floyd | In the equipment bin is a memo.
Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Benjor says, "my favorite command is 'tree'" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			Fang says, "maybe balance works here" 	
			Fang says, "so that the items are actually there, I mean" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on me" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you watch the POP
Floyd | spell surface, which returns things from limbo.


Floyd |
Floyd | Out of nowhere, a twinkie suddenly appears!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on cod" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you quickly
Floyd | recognize the FREEZE spell, which magically holds things fixed in
Floyd | place.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bolt of icy-blue lightning shoots from the wand towards the cod,
Floyd | freezing him instantly.


Floyd |
Floyd | In response, the bathroom door thaws out.
Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Benjor exclaims, "bug!" 	
			Benjor files bug 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "use wand on memo" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH
Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |
Floyd | The memo suddenly blinks out of existence!
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky asks (of Benjor), "did you guys do this one as a transcript too?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Tail Section

Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Are there more rooms to this plane?" 	
			inky says, "I think so" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "use wand on door" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH
Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |
Floyd | The bathroom door flickers a moment, but seems immune to the spell.

Floyd | You figure it's probably some sort of built-in safeguard.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "I'm not sure if we've even tried to get up to first class where I think it said he was sitting" 	
			Benjor says (to inky), "no, no time. hence the chaos of it. :-)" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "use wand on memo" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you realize it's the
Floyd | BALANCE spell, which summons elements to even out a situation.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cod sparks a bit, but nothing happens.

Floyd | You hear a strange tingling sound; a large cod fish suddenly
Floyd | materializes.

Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We're not getting very far." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Tail Section
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Let's go to first class." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on bin" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you realize it's the

Floyd | BALANCE spell, which summons elements to even out a situation.
Floyd |

Floyd | The cod sparks a bit, but nothing happens.
Floyd | You hear a strange tingling sound; a large cod fish suddenly
Floyd | materializes.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.

Floyd |
Floyd | Distant screams echo from elsewhere;  the cracking of human skulls by

Floyd | vorpal claws.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.

Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Tail Section
Floyd | A cramped storage section in the rear of the plane, where, if you
Floyd | remember correctly, some emergency supplies are supposed to be stored.

Floyd | The floor slopes upward to the economy section. The emergency escape
Floyd | hatch is inset into the wall.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can see a cod, a twinkie, a bathroom door, and an equipment bin
Floyd | (in which is a memo) here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x hatch" 		
	

Floyd | A sturdy curved door mounted on heavy internal hinges. For emergency
Floyd | use only, as it says.
Floyd |

Floyd | You mumble to yourself.  How did the Forces of Banality located this
Floyd | plane so quickly?  This is definitely above your pay grade.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Economy
Floyd | Row after row of tightly packed seats, with minimal padding, sharp

Floyd | corners, and ratty seat belts. Back in the day, these seats would have
Floyd | come with heavy oars and leg irons. Well, nostalgia will have to wait.
Floyd | You have a plane full of lobsters to deal with, and a High Wizard to

Floyd | find.   A movie screen swings above one seat;  a closed overhead
Floyd | compartment limits the headroom in this section.  Various half-eaten
Floyd | corpses of economy passengers lay strewn about, with crustaceans

Floyd | crawling over many of them.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in seat 31A, a schoolmarm-ish woman is attemping to scream in

Floyd | agony, but is too exhausted to make a sound.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a spiny lobster and a cart here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "I love that this is the first beta-testing, ever, that we're witnessing. :-)" 	
			inky asks, "so what's next on the wand?" 	
			Fang says, "just did balance" 	
			Touchy says, "so jigger" 	
			Jacqueline says, "HOORAY" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cart" 		
	

Floyd | A food cart, meant to be pushed Sisyphus-fashion up and down the
Floyd | aisles of this plane until your penance is complete. It appears to be

Floyd | tilted and solldly wedged against the seats, unmoving.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "aw, poor schoolmarm needs a nap" 	
			Jacqueline | Various half-eaten corpses of economy passengers lay strewn about, with crustaceans crawling over many of them. 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on cart" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you discover it's

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use wand on cart" 		
	

Floyd | the JIGGER spell, which un-jams things.

Floyd |
Floyd | The cart vibrates for a moment, and suddenly comes unstuck!

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you watch the POP
Floyd | spell surface, which returns things from limbo.

Floyd |
Floyd | Nothing happens.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "That is the kind of IF writing I really like." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Economy

Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "whoops, sorry" 	
			inky asks, "I guess pop something, and then freeze the lobster?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get cart" 		
	

Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pull cart" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some water drips onto your head from a ceiling leak somewhere.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push cart" 		
	

Floyd | It is fixed in place.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open cart" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cart" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | A food cart, meant to be pushed Sisyphus-fashion up and down the
Floyd | aisles of this plane until your penance is complete.
Floyd |


Floyd | >
Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Why did we just unstuck it then." 	
			Touchy says, "Damn." 	
			inky says, "got me, man" 	
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You're stopped in your tracks by the pitiful moans of the schoolmarm
Floyd | being eaten alive.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on cart. use wand on lobster" 		Ellison asks, "freeze her?" 	
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you watch the POP


Floyd | spell surface, which returns things from limbo.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you quickly
Floyd | recognize the FREEZE spell, which magically holds things fixed in


Floyd | place.
Floyd |
Floyd | Alas, this one is too big;  you recognize an antimagic aura glowing
Floyd | around it.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lobsters scuttle and screetch in malicious glee.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hunh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on lobster" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH


Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |
Floyd | Alas, this one is too big;  you recognize an antimagic aura glowing
Floyd | around it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on lobster" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you realize it's the
Floyd | BALANCE spell, which summons elements to even out a situation.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a strange tingling sound; a large cod fish suddenly


Floyd | materializes. The cod looks the spiny lobster over, and decides that
Floyd | its spiky carapace would not be a pleasant chew. In a suprisingly low
Floyd | and rich baritone, the cod says to you, "I can take care of some of
Floyd | the smaller ones -- I'm sure you can handle this one." Before you can
Floyd | fret, he swims under the seats in search of dinner.
Floyd |


Floyd | A wave of nausea hits you;  the smell of human blood and melted
Floyd | butter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x lobster" 		
	

Floyd | A three-foot long spiny lobster gnaws on the schoolmarm's shoulder
Floyd | with wild abandon.
Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x schoolmarm" 		
	

Floyd | Covered in blood and seawater, her eyes are shell-shocked.  She's
Floyd | barely alive.


Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the clickety-clack of angry claws somewhere nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "maybe we feed the lobster a cod?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on schoolmarm" 		Fang says, "a frozen code" 	
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you discover it's
Floyd | the JIGGER spell, which un-jams things.


Floyd |
Floyd | The schoolmarm vibrates a bit, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Seriously. When this ordeal is over, you're definitely going to put in
Floyd | for that pay raise.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		Fang says, "er, code" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on schoolmarm" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you watch the POP
Floyd | spell surface, which returns things from limbo.


Floyd |
Floyd | Nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Time is running out.  You can hear them splashing closer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "pop the schoolmarm?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "For some reason, I always love his quality of squicky writing." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on schoolmarm" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you quickly

Floyd | recognize the FREEZE spell, which magically holds things fixed in

Floyd | place.
Floyd |
Floyd | A bolt of icy-blue lightning shoots from the wand towards the
Floyd | schoolmarm, freezing her instantly.
Floyd |

Floyd | In response, the cod thaws out.

Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on schoolmarm" 		
	

Floyd | You can't do that;  the schoolmarm appears to be frozen, and thus
Floyd | impervious to all interaction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "er push, I mean." 	
			inky says, "razza frazza" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Economy
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Economy
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on cart" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you quickly
Floyd | recognize the FREEZE spell, which magically holds things fixed in

Floyd | place.

Floyd |
Floyd | A bolt of icy-blue lightning shoots from the wand towards the cart,
Floyd | freezing it instantly.
Floyd |
Floyd | In response, the cod thaws out.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on schoolmarm" 		Jacqueline says, "This is like Zero One all over again, but will spells and a female protagonist that makes me, as a female, more interested in the game." 	
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH

Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.

Floyd |
Floyd | The schoolmarm suddenly blinks out of existence!
Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "s/will/with" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | Your morals won't let you, you've got to save that pathetic woman

Floyd | first!
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "doh" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "she is totally saved" 	
			Benjor exclaims, "kill the lobster!!" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x lobster" 		
	

Floyd | A three-foot long spiny lobster  clicks at you menacingly with huge

Floyd | claws.
Floyd |

Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kill lobster" 		Fang asks (of jacq), "still more interested in the game?" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "lob the killster!!" 	
	

Floyd | Your bare hands are no good here.  You need a decent weapon!
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "restrains himself" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Economy
Floyd | Row after row of tightly packed seats, with minimal padding, sharp

Floyd | corners, and ratty seat belts.   A movie screen swings above one seat;
Floyd | a closed overhead compartment limits the headroom in this section.

Floyd | Various half-eaten corpses of economy passengers lay strewn about,
Floyd | with crustaceans crawling over many of them.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a cod, a spiny lobster, and a cart here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x screen" 		
	

Floyd | A dirty gray panel mounted on the overhead compartment. Movies are

Floyd | shown here to take people's minds off how very unpleasant it is to fly
Floyd | economy.
Floyd |

Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open compartment" 		
	

Floyd | You open the overhead compartment, revealing a banjo.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x banjo" 		
	

Floyd | A Stelling Red Fox model, circa 2006.  It glows with bluegrass
Floyd | goodness. You wonder which unfortunate bloke it belonged to.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get banjo" 		
	

Floyd | The spiny lobster looks fearfully at the banjo.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hit lobster with banjo" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the mighty power of Earl Scruggs, and rein the instrument
Floyd | down upon the creature with full 5-string fury!  Its exoskeleton
Floyd | crunches mightily, reverberating through the exquistitely crafted

Floyd | walnut-and-chrome resonator.  The banjo is now in pieces, but so is

Floyd | the spiny lobster.  The lobster vaporizes into a magical haze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "haha" 	
			Ellison says, "squeal like a pig, lobster!" 	
			DavidW says, "smite lobster with banjo" 	
			inky says, "POWER CHORD" 	
			Benjor says, "lol" 	
			Benjor is relieved 	
			Jacqueline says, "YAY CLAWHAMMER" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Galley

Floyd | A stainless steel compartment between the self-absorbed slobs in

Floyd | business class up ahead and the unwashed masses and screaming babies
Floyd | in economy down below.  Interestingly, whereas other parts of the
Floyd | plane are sloshing in a foot of water, this area remains totally dry.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter is a microwave (closed).

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hrhr" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "open microwave" 		maga says, "okay, the sucking-up-to-Jacq is palpable now" 	
	

Floyd | A black cat darts out of the microwave, looks around uncertainly, and

Floyd | runs immediately through the wall of the plane.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
			inky says, "buh" 	
			Ellison says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x cat" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn on microwave" 		
	

Floyd | You switch the microwave on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "If this was all a buildup to the clawhammer joke, I am really impressed." 	
			Fang says, "good thing we didn't turn the microwave on first" 	
			DavidW asks, "I'm so lost. Microwave? Cat?" 	
			Benjor bows 	
			inky says (to DavidW), "I dunno, I walked into the galley" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Business
Floyd | Rows of seats that are spaced the way economy seats used to be spaced


Floyd | about five years ago. It is enough to make the gullible mortals feel
Floyd | superior to those in economy, while still stripping them subtly of
Floyd | their humanity. It is your favorite section of the plane.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northward, a narrow, staircase spirals toward to the first class
Floyd | section. Just above the business class is the bulkhead that leads to


Floyd | the cockpit.
Floyd |
Floyd | And clearly the vast mass of hungry lobsters have decided to make a
Floyd | final stand against you here.   They stop their flesh-feeding, teem
Floyd | and swarm, then all spin around to face you.  They take up battle
Floyd | positions along the central aisle.  You have no idea how you're going


Floyd | to get past the lobster mob.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lobster mob pulsates and wiggles threateningly at you, claws at
Floyd | the ready.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a staircase and a closed bulkhead here.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "You didn't even use the word clawhammer. I love the show don't tell thing." 	
			DavidW asks, "Can't we microwave a baby first?" 	
			Benjor asks, "wait, you guys got past the cart? how?" 	
			Touchy says (to argh), "the cuteness on your blog is overwhelming ...gngngng" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x bulkhead" 		
	

Floyd | A security bulkhead that separates the business section from the
Floyd | flight deck. The bulkhead seems to be jammed shut.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		inky asks (of Benjor), "I dunno, we jiggered it?" 	
			inky says, "it didn't seem to stop us at all" 	
			dhakajack says, "right, they had unjiggered it." 	
			Benjor says, "perfect." 	
			inky says, "ok, I guess here is where the cod comes in" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on mob" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you realize it's the
Floyd | BALANCE spell, which summons elements to even out a situation.


Floyd |
Floyd | Your attempt to summon a creature, but the sheer quantity of radiant
Floyd | animal magic overpowers your wand.  There will be no summoning in
Floyd | Business class today.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "grrr" 	
			Ellison says, "heh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "open bulkhead" 		
	

Floyd | The crash must have slightly warped the heavy metal door. It appears

Floyd | to be jammed shut.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "poo" 	
			Benjor says, "good instinct though" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on bulkhead" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you discover it's
Floyd | the JIGGER spell, which un-jams things.
Floyd |
Floyd | The closed bulkhead vibrates for a moment, and suddenly comes unstuck!

Floyd |
Floyd | The hull creaks and groans from stress.  You wonder how much time you

Floyd | have.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | With the lobster mob there?  Are you kidding?

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open bulkhead" 		
	

Floyd | You open the open bulkhead.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | Not with the crusteacean army there, you won't.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The twoohtonic emmissions are fluxcapasiting our engines, Captain." 	
			inky says, "hmm" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x mob" 		
	

Floyd | A heinous conglomeration of angry arthropods ready to defend their
Floyd | territory.  And possibly devour your leg in the process.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x bulkhead" 		
	

Floyd | A security bulkhead that separates the business section from the
Floyd | flight deck. The bulkhead is open.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on mob" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you watch the POP
Floyd | spell surface, which returns things from limbo.

Floyd |

Floyd | Out of nowhere, a schoolmarm suddenly appears!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "sorry lady" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on mob" 		Ellison says, "yay" 	
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you quickly
Floyd | recognize the FREEZE spell, which magically holds things fixed in

Floyd | place.

Floyd |
Floyd | There are just too many of them;  the freeze-spell can't handle them
Floyd | all and fizzles out.
Floyd | A bolt of icy-blue lightning shoots from the wand towards the lobster
Floyd | mob, freezing him instantly.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
			Benjor says, "that's a bug. you shouldn't be able to open the bulkhead with the mob there." 	
			Benjor files bug 	
			inky says, "whoops" 	
	trikiw goes flopbot 		inky asks, "so we can't go into the cockput or first class until we deal with the mob?" 	
			Benjor says, "you're still blocked, though, so that's ok" 	
			Benjor says, "you need a cod, as you said." 	
			Fang says, "we can push and pop a cod" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Benjor), "Release FOUR, baybee." 	
			inky says (to Fang), "that makes sense" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "does FREEZE come before BALANCE? we can try the frozen cod idea, if we can pick it up" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Galley
Floyd | A stainless steel compartment between the self-absorbed slobs in
Floyd | business class up ahead and the unwashed masses and screaming babies
Floyd | in economy down below.  Interestingly, whereas other parts of the
Floyd | plane are sloshing in a foot of water, this area remains totally dry.


Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter is a microwave (empty).
Floyd |
Floyd | A wave of nausea hits you;  the smell of human blood and melted
Floyd | butter.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Economy
Floyd | Row after row of tightly packed seats, with minimal padding, sharp


Floyd | corners, and ratty seat belts.   A movie screen swings above one seat;
Floyd | an open overhead compartment limits the headroom in this section.
Floyd | Various half-eaten corpses of economy passengers lay strewn about,
Floyd | with crustaceans crawling over many of them.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a broken banjo, a cod, and a cart here.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "It's PUSH (limbo), BALANCE (evens out situations), JIGGER (un-jams things), POP (unlimbos things), FREEZE (holds things fixed in place)." 	
			DavidW asks, "Can we put a cod on the cart and push it physically to Business class?" 	
			inky says, "hmm, but balance comes after push" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "put cod on cart" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the cod before you can put him on top of
Floyd | something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.


Floyd |
Floyd | The plane shudders, then angles downward just a bit more.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get cod" 		
	

Floyd | You're sure it would snap your fingers off if you tried!
Floyd |
Floyd | Salt water rolls down your cheek and into your mouth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on cod" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH
Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cod suddenly blinks out of existence!


Floyd |
Floyd | Seriously. When this ordeal is over, you're definitely going to put in
Floyd | for that pay raise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push cod up" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on cart" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you realize it's the
Floyd | BALANCE spell, which summons elements to even out a situation.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a strange tingling sound; a large cod fish suddenly
Floyd | materializes.
Floyd |


Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "just zap it at whatever" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on cod" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you discover it's
Floyd | the JIGGER spell, which un-jams things.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cod vibrates a bit, but nothing else happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "oh good" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on cod" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you watch the POP
Floyd | spell surface, which returns things from limbo.
Floyd |


Floyd | Nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on cod" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you quickly
Floyd | recognize the FREEZE spell, which magically holds things fixed in
Floyd | place.
Floyd |


Floyd | A bolt of icy-blue lightning shoots from the wand towards the cod,
Floyd | freezing him instantly.
Floyd |
Floyd | The hull creaks and groans from stress.  You wonder how much time you
Floyd | have.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get cod" 		
	

Floyd | You can't do that;  the cod appears to be frozen, and thus impervious
Floyd | to all interaction.
Floyd |


Floyd | Some water drips onto your head from a ceiling leak somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put cod on cart" 		
	

Floyd | You can't do that;  the cod appears to be frozen, and thus impervious


Floyd | to all interaction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JayBot says, "um" 	
			inky says, "bah" 	
			JayBot says, "You can't balance in business class" 	
			Fang says, "push a cod, balance with the mob" 	
			Touchy asks, "eh..what?" 	
			DavidW asks, "oh. You're sending the cod to limbo?" 	
			Fang says, "and then pop it there" 	
			Jacqueline says, "oho" 	
			inky says, "ok, yeah, that makes sense" 	
			Ellison says, "ok, get it unfrozen. pop him to limbo and then go to business class and keep on doing stuff until he pops back" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah, try that." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Economy
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Economy
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Economy

Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "I just like saying pop a cod" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on cart" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you quickly
Floyd | recognize the FREEZE spell, which magically holds things fixed in
Floyd | place.

Floyd |
Floyd | A bolt of icy-blue lightning shoots from the wand towards the cart,
Floyd | freezing it instantly.

Floyd |
Floyd | The rather large cod swims around, looking for food.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I'll bet Uncle Benjor and Uncle Jack won't let us do that, but let's try." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on cod" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you witness the PUSH
Floyd | spell, which sends things to limbo.

Floyd |
Floyd | The cod suddenly blinks out of existence!

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Galley

Floyd | A stainless steel compartment between the self-absorbed slobs in
Floyd | business class up ahead and the unwashed masses and screaming babies
Floyd | in economy down below.  Interestingly, whereas other parts of the
Floyd | plane are sloshing in a foot of water, this area remains totally dry.

Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter is a microwave (empty).

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		Jacqueline says (to Fang), "heehee" 	
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Business
Floyd | Rows of seats that are spaced the way economy seats used to be spaced
Floyd | about five years ago. It is enough to make the gullible mortals feel
Floyd | superior to those in economy, while still stripping them subtly of

Floyd | their humanity. It is your favorite section of the plane.
Floyd |

Floyd | Northward, a narrow, staircase spirals toward to the first class
Floyd | section. Just above the business class is the bulkhead that leads to
Floyd | the cockpit.
Floyd |

Floyd | Over in seat 31A, a schoolmarm-ish woman is too exhausted to make a
Floyd | sound.

Floyd |
Floyd | The lobster mob pulsates and wiggles threateningly at you, claws at
Floyd | the ready.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can also see a staircase and an open bulkhead here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "so far so good" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on me" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you realize it's the
Floyd | BALANCE spell, which summons elements to even out a situation.

Floyd |
Floyd | Your attempt to summon a creature, but the sheer quantity of radiant
Floyd | animal magic overpowers your wand.  There will be no summoning in
Floyd | Business class today.

Floyd |
Floyd | You mumble to yourself.  How did the Forces of Banality located this

Floyd | plane so quickly?  This is definitely above your pay grade.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on me" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you discover it's
Floyd | the JIGGER spell, which un-jams things.
Floyd |
Floyd | Unfortunately, this spell is certainly not enough to get you out of

Floyd | this predicament.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on me" 		
	

Floyd | The wand glows with energy as you flick it... and you watch the POP

Floyd | spell surface, which returns things from limbo.
Floyd |

Floyd | Out of nowhere, a cod suddenly appears!
Floyd |
Floyd | Fedora-brimmed lobster mobsters snear at the lone cod, like bullies on
Floyd | a playgroud. The mob boss, a three-and-a-half pounder with only one

Floyd | claw, steps forward, gesturing wildly with the Gl?ck in his good claw.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Well," he taunts, "if it ain't the natural enemy of the lobster,
Floyd | Gadus morhua, the Atlantic Cod." At the mention of his taxonomic
Floyd | classification, some of the younger lobsters looks worried, their
Floyd | antennae flitting back and forth in concern. The boss continues

Floyd | brashly, "Boys, I think tonight's main dish is... sushi!
Floyd |

Floyd | The boss looks back at his mob, and there is a murmur of agreement.
Floyd | Before the boss is done gloating, however, the  fish pulls a modified
Floyd | Kalashnikov assault rifle from its bulky trenchcoat.
Floyd |

Floyd | One of the hench-lobsters barely has time to say, "Boss, watch out for
Floyd | the cod piece!" before the silver-scaled avenger lets loose with a

Floyd | barrage of phosphor-tipped rounds, which both cook and mince the
Floyd | lobster meat into a tasty salad. The passengers in the business
Floyd | section, who are used to such things, merely assume it is the inflight
Floyd | meal, and quickly polish off the remains of the former gang.

Floyd |
Floyd | The cod, having rebalanced the karmic forces of the universe, happily

Floyd | blinks out of existence.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear the clickety-clack of angry claws somewhere nearby.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Fang says, "there we go" 	
			Jacqueline says, "HOORAY" 	
			Benjor exclaims, "nice!!!!" 	
			inky says, "ha ha ha" 	
			inky says, "go team" 	
			inky says, "cod piece indeed" 	
			Touchy says, "haha" 	
			Touchy says, "kalashnikov" 	
			Benjor rim shots 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Business
Floyd | Rows of seats that are spaced the way economy seats used to be spaced
Floyd | about five years ago. It is enough to make the gullible mortals feel

Floyd | superior to those in economy, while still stripping them subtly of

Floyd | their humanity. It is your favorite section of the plane.
Floyd |
Floyd | Northward, a narrow, staircase spirals toward to the first class
Floyd | section. Just above the business class is the bulkhead that leads to
Floyd | the cockpit.

Floyd |

Floyd | Over in seat 31A, a schoolmarm-ish woman is too exhausted to make a
Floyd | sound.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a staircase and an open bulkhead here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "kalashnikov = AK 47 assault rifle" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Cockpit

Floyd | A cone-shaped room bristling with those blinking lights and other

Floyd | technical knick-knacks that mortals consider fancy. You notice
Floyd | immediately that there isn't anyone in cockpit -- no pilot, no
Floyd | copilot, no navigator or engineer. Ironically, you realize that you
Floyd | are the most senior member of the crew, and you're not even a real
Floyd | stewardess.

Floyd |

Floyd | You can see an open bulkhead here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Business
Floyd | Rows of seats that are spaced the way economy seats used to be spaced
Floyd | about five years ago. It is enough to make the gullible mortals feel
Floyd | superior to those in economy, while still stripping them subtly of
Floyd | their humanity. It is your favorite section of the plane.

Floyd |

Floyd | Northward, a narrow, staircase spirals toward to the first class
Floyd | section. Just above the business class is the bulkhead that leads to
Floyd | the cockpit.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in seat 31A, a schoolmarm-ish woman is too exhausted to make a

Floyd | sound.

Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see an open bulkhead and a staircase here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | As you climb sideways into the First Class cabin, you are not
Floyd | surprised by the sight of its sole occupant: an unusually tall man in
Floyd | flamboyant chartreuse robes. He stands paradoxically upright despite
Floyd | the steep tilt of the deck. With an effortless wave of one hand, he

Floyd | dispels an attacking Arch Grue.
Floyd |

Floyd | Stunned by the realization that you are mere feet from High Wizard
Floyd | Steve Meretzky (on a carnivorous lobster-infested sinking plane), you
Floyd | are momentarily speechless.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "kalashnicod" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "talk to meretzky" 		
	

Floyd | The great wizard pauses a moment from smiting the lobsters near his
Floyd | ankles and takes notice of you for the first time.

Floyd |

Floyd | Fixed in his intense gaze, you stutter, "High Wizard Meretzky, your
Floyd | honor," your voice slips up an octave, and you hope you don't come
Floyd | across as too much of a fangirl. You make an effort to slow down and
Floyd | appear dignified, "I was sent by the Republic to see that you reach
Floyd | the Summit safely."

Floyd |

Floyd | Meretzky appears amused, "Yeah? And how's that going?" He deftly
Floyd | flicks his wand and the giant lobster that was sneaking up on you
Floyd | disappears in a puff of smoke. Becoming more serious, he explains,
Floyd | "I'm afraid we're surrounded by an antimagic shell. Not even I am
Floyd | powerful enough to penetrate it. Our only hope is to get a message out

Floyd | to the Republic... You lead, I'll take up the rear. You can never be

Floyd | too careful with grues and lobsters, you know."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The High Wizard follows you silently.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "lol" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | You burst into the cockpit, and Steve follows close behind you, laying

Floyd | down some magical suppressing fire with his wand. Shards of chitin fly
Floyd | through the air.
Floyd |
Floyd | You scan the control panel for anything that looks like a radio, but
Floyd | you are just not familiar with mortal technology. Steve sees your

Floyd | confusion and reaches over to a side panel, flipping a switch marked

Floyd | "IF Filter". There is a burst of static.
Floyd |
Floyd | The High Wizard points to the panel and says, "It should work now.
Floyd | Press the orange button to transmit. It won't help though," he remarks
Floyd | with a sigh, "it would take incredible power to penetrate the magical

Floyd | barrier around this plane. I'm sorry to say that beings that powerful

Floyd | have not existed since the Early Times. Not to put a damper on things,
Floyd | but -- we're doomed." With a hint of resignation, he adds, "well, at
Floyd | least you can say good-bye."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x wizard" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky says, "presumably we could push him" 	
			inky says, "I dunno if that would help" 	
			Touchy says, "haha kalashnicod should be word of the year." 	
			Fang asks, "what else was in limbo?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Perhaps the twinkie would provide energy?" 	
	PaulFurio arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	PaulFurio says, "hello" 		DavidW says, "It might be from the Early Times too." 	
			Fang asks, "where is it?" 	
			inky says, "oho" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a pair of high-heeled shoes

Floyd |   a flight attendant uniform (being worn)

Floyd |   a magic wand
Floyd |
Floyd | Snap, crackle, pop!  The big ones are molting.  And advancing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Hi, Paul. We're still playing. :)(" 	
			DavidW says, "a few rooms below" 	
			Jacqueline says, "er, :)" 	
			inky asks, "hmm, I dropped it?" 	
			Touchy says (to DavidW), "Very clever." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | From behind you, you hear the sizzle of Meretzky's wand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "you guys are close" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		DavidW says, "I think we dropped it." 	
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

Floyd | The lobsters scuttle and screetch in malicious glee.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | The High Wizard follows you silently.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Galley
Floyd | A stainless steel compartment between the self-absorbed slobs in

Floyd | business class up ahead and the unwashed masses and screaming babies

Floyd | in economy down below.  Interestingly, whereas other parts of the
Floyd | plane are sloshing in a foot of water, this area remains totally dry.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter is a microwave (empty).
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "weird, this totally chews up the room descriptions" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | From behind you, you hear the sizzle of Meretzky's wand.

Floyd |
Floyd | The hull creaks and groans from stress.  You wonder how much time you

Floyd | have.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Economy

Floyd | Row after row of tightly packed seats, with minimal padding, sharp
Floyd | corners, and ratty seat belts.   A movie screen swings above one seat;
Floyd | an open overhead compartment limits the headroom in this section.

Floyd | Various half-eaten corpses of economy passengers lay strewn about,
Floyd | with crustaceans crawling over many of them.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can see a broken banjo and a cart here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "can we microwave the twinkie?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "west" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "east" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Fang), "dunno" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "down" 		
	

Floyd | Meretzky follows you, taking pot shots at lobsters with his wand as he
Floyd | does so. Lobster pot shots.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Tail Section
Floyd | A cramped storage section in the rear of the plane, where, if you
Floyd | remember correctly, some emergency supplies are supposed to be stored.

Floyd | The floor slopes upward to the economy section. The emergency escape
Floyd | hatch is inset into the wall.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can see a bathroom door, a twinkie, and an equipment bin (in which
Floyd | is a memo) here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get twinkie" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "or microwave the wand" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "give twinkie to meretzky" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x meretzky" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x twinkie" 		
	

Floyd | Golden brown, and every bit as edible as the day it rolled off the

Floyd | assembly line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "is he not really following us?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x twinkie" 		
	

Floyd | Golden brown, and every bit as edible as the day it rolled off the
Floyd | assembly line.
Floyd |

Floyd | Distant screams echo from elsewhere;  the cracking of human skulls by
Floyd | vorpal claws.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		maga fails to edit the wiki to give Steve an appearance credit 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | Steve follows closely behind you.
Floyd |

Floyd | A lobster scuttles towards your foot, but you quickly punt it back.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Economy

Floyd | Row after row of tightly packed seats, with minimal padding, sharp
Floyd | corners, and ratty seat belts.   A movie screen swings above one seat;

Floyd | an open overhead compartment limits the headroom in this section.
Floyd | Various half-eaten corpses of economy passengers lay strewn about,
Floyd | with crustaceans crawling over many of them.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can see a broken banjo and a cart here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | Meretzky follows you, taking pot shots at lobsters with his wand as he

Floyd | does so. Lobster pot shots.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | The High Wizard follows you silently.

Floyd |
Floyd | The smell of malevolent arthropods burns your nose.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Business
Floyd | Rows of seats that are spaced the way economy seats used to be spaced

Floyd | about five years ago. It is enough to make the gullible mortals feel
Floyd | superior to those in economy, while still stripping them subtly of
Floyd | their humanity. It is your favorite section of the plane.
Floyd |

Floyd | Northward, a narrow, staircase spirals toward to the first class
Floyd | section. Just above the business class is the bulkhead that leads to

Floyd | the cockpit.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over in seat 31A, a schoolmarm-ish woman is too exhausted to make a
Floyd | sound.

Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a staircase and an open bulkhead here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | Steve looks suggestively at the orange button.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some water drips onto your head from a ceiling leak somewhere.
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | Lobsters On A Plane is now in its "verbose" mode, which always gives

Floyd | long descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Cockpit
Floyd | A cone-shaped room bristling with those blinking lights and other
Floyd | technical knick-knacks that mortals consider fancy.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can see an open bulkhead here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor asks, "wait, where's the button?" 	
	inky clears the save counter. 		Alex says (to Benjor), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that button is buttons, which are tasty. Especially iVan's." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "push orange button" 		
	

Floyd | There is a crackle, and then a familiar voice answers: it is Kevin
Floyd | Jackson-Mead, First Class Mage of the People's Republic of Interactive
Floyd | Fiction. He reports that the Repubic has locked onto your radio signal

Floyd | and that help is on the way.

Floyd |
Floyd | Before you can protest the direness of your situation, a whirling
Floyd | vortex of photopian colors forms in the cockpit. For once, High Wizard
Floyd | Meretzky himself is taken by surprise, and stares in amazement as the
Floyd | vortex enlarges to fill the flight deck to your west. He whispers,

Floyd | "That's impossible..." A strong wind whips papers around and the air

Floyd | crackles with electricity.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	PaulFurio says (to Floyd), "version" 		
	

Floyd | Lobsters On A Plane
Floyd | Parboiled crustaceans at 30,000 feet by Ben and Jack
Floyd | Release 3 / Serial number 100403 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N) SD

Floyd | Type "help" for instructions.
Floyd |

Floyd | Identification number: //EAB921A9-E362-4AB7-9012-EBBB0AE80245 //
Floyd | Standard interpreter 1.0 (2N) / Library serial number 080126
Floyd | Standard Rules version 2/090402 by Graham Nelson
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "hee hee" 	
			Doug says, ""repubic"" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Whirling Vortex
Floyd | The undulating spiral walls of the vortex rotate hypnotically, drawing

Floyd | you in. It crackles with actinic lightning flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the far end of the tunnel a great figure holds the vortex open, his

Floyd | hands held above his head like Moses parting the Red Sea. His
Floyd | salt-and-pepper ponytail flaps behind him in arising maelstrom. You
Floyd | have only heard tell of him in legends, but there is no doubt in your

Floyd | mind that the figure is none other than Don Woods, one of the Fathers
Floyd | of the Genre.
Floyd |

Floyd | Even with his great power, Woods is struggling to hold the portal
Floyd | open. In each of his mighty fists, he has gathered bundles of ethernet
Floyd | cords, which lead away in every direction. Woods calls upon the power

Floyd | of the Internet itself, tapping into the raw flow of energy from the
Floyd | IFwiki, IFDb, IFMud, and Baf's guide, Brass Lantern, and R.A.I.F.  He
Floyd | reaches out through the thousands of works of interactive fiction in

Floyd | the repository, all the way back the original Adventure. He draws on
Floyd | the pleasure and sense of challenge felt by the millions who have ever
Floyd | played a text adventure, and channels it into the whirling vortex. As

Floyd | sweat pours from his brow, he beckons you forward.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "wait ...what" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Wait, you guys had a vortex reference, too?" 	
			Touchy asks, "did we use the twinky?" 	
			inky says, "no, I think it may have been just a joke object" 	
			dhakajack says, "Yes, vortexes are very common where I live." 	
			Jacqueline says, "HAHAHAHA this is GREAT" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I can now totally picture Don Woods doing this." 	
			Benjor says, "lal" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Tube
Floyd | An extradimensional wormhole which snakes back and forth chaotically.

Floyd | It connects the cockpit of the plane somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean
Floyd | with the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The end of
Floyd | the tube leading back to the plane is shrinking.
Floyd |

Floyd | Don Woods strains to maintain the wormhole through time and space.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Hynes Convention Center

Floyd | A large conference room, full of IF Fans and authors.
Floyd |

Floyd | As you emerge from the Vortex and step into the Hynes Convention
Floyd | Center, The Forces of Banality attack in unison. High Wizards Lebling,
Floyd | Moriarity and Meretzky reflexively move to equilateral positions
Floyd | around the gathering. The energy flows between them once more,

Floyd | creating a Trinity barrier between the IF community and the hordes of
Floyd | shambling Farmvillains.

Floyd |
Floyd | Market Forces conspire to bring down the defenses, but David Cornelson
Floyd | casts Textfyre Balls at them, driving them off.
Floyd |

Floyd | In the midst of it all, Zarf casts the elaborate Glkian Ritual of
Floyd | Unity (a ritual that, truth be told, no one else understands quite so

Floyd | well). Around him, people in the crowd hold each others' hands,
Floyd | contributing power to his spell. One word is repeated over and over,
Floyd | quietly at first, but soon building to a thunderous roar. Finally, the
Floyd | word can no longer be restrained. It breaks loose and reverberates,

Floyd | filling the room, and then flooding outward in every direction. It is
Floyd | an ancient word, of great power, the oldest of the spells: "xyzzy!"

Floyd |
Floyd | Banality is banished. The community is saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | And thus begins the Third Age of Interactive Fiction.

Floyd |
Floyd | Jason Scott, dressed in fine Victorian regalia, waves his hand and a

Floyd | silence falls over the crowd. The lights in the room fade, and you
Floyd | barely catch sight of a metallic glint before you are enveloped by
Floyd | darkness. Surrounded by friends, you have no worry about grues.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I hope Steve is following us." 	
			Ellison says, "yay Third Age" 	
			DavidW asks, "Top hats are Victorian?" 	
	PaulFurio says, "anachronisms on a plane" 		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Hynes Convention Center
Floyd | It is pitch dark. The audience eagerly awaits the premier of a
Floyd | documentary, which will chronicle the history of interactive fiction.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x glint" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "watch movie" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "z" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "use wand on me" 		
	

Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get lamp" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are transported to a place of brightness and comraderie.
Floyd |
Floyd | Room 2305
Floyd | A room full of people who you have known from emails, usenet posts,


Floyd | forum discussions, chats on the IFmud, and of course, through their
Floyd | games. There are pockets of discussion about text adventures played in
Floyd | the past, and interactive fiction to be written in the future. The
Floyd | overall impression is one of warmth and welcomeness.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the desk is a laptop.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x laptop" 		
	

Floyd | A plain black laptop, its keys polished smooth with use. On the
Floyd | screen, a text adventure awaits you.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "play text adventure" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "use laptop" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "play game" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "play game" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "guess verb..." 	
			Benjor asks, "play laptop?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read laptop" 		
	

Floyd | The laptop screen looks odd -- smaller and smaller echoes of itself

Floyd | trailing off into the distance.
Floyd |

Floyd | The game banner prints. It's odd name (something about lobsters) is
Floyd | typical of hastily written speedIF. Still, it might be worth playing.
Floyd |
Floyd | You decide to give it the benefit of the doubt and start typing in

Floyd | commmands. Friends gather around you to see what you are doing, making
Floyd | occassional comments as you trip over your high-heels and learn to use

Floyd | your wand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Congratulations, player. You are home.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?

Floyd | >

		inky says, "hooray" 	
			Benjor says, "damn, inky, you are a FAST player" 	
			dhakajack says, "Actually, * laptop works. But you're right. Play laptop should be implemented." 	
	PaulFurio asks, "how many games implemented a score?" 		Benjor asks, "how many games used Jim's Magic Extension?" 	
			dhakajack says, "Scoring isn't rigged up yet for LOAP." 	
			inky says, "me? this was mostly other people, I think" 	
			Alex says (to inky), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that inky is #103." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Room 2305
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | Unfortunately, you are too drained to cast this word of power.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	PaulFurio says, "just wondering. I totally didn't have time, or even consider it." 		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "plugh" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "guncho" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I guess strictly speaking I am a fast typer/reader so I push things along" 	
			dhakajack says, "try the debug commands..." 	
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "version" 		
	

Floyd | Lobsters On A Plane
Floyd | Parboiled crustaceans at 30,000 feet by Ben and Jack

Floyd | Release 3 / Serial number 100403 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib

Floyd | 6/12N) SD
Floyd | Type "help" for instructions.
Floyd |
Floyd | Identification number: //EAB921A9-E362-4AB7-9012-EBBB0AE80245 //
Floyd | Standard interpreter 1.0 (2N) / Library serial number 080126

Floyd | Standard Rules version 2/090402 by Graham Nelson

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "tree" 		
	

Floyd | compass (6)

Floyd |  the north

Floyd |  the northeast
Floyd |  the northwest
Floyd |  the south
Floyd |  the southeast
Floyd |  the southwest

Floyd |  the east

Floyd |  the west
Floyd |  the up
Floyd |  the down
Floyd |  the inside
Floyd |  the outside

Floyd |  (LibraryMessages) (7)

Floyd |  (darkness object) (8)
Floyd |  (Inform Parser) (9)
Floyd |  (Inform Library) (10)
Floyd |  (property_numberspace_forcer) (11)
Floyd |  (ValuePropertyHolder) (31)

Floyd | Room 2305 (44)

Floyd |   people
Floyd |   floor
Floyd |   yourself
Floyd |     high-heeled shoes
Floyd |     flight attendant uniform

Floyd |     magic wand

Floyd |     twinkie
Floyd |     silver wings
Floyd |     name tag
Floyd |   desk
Floyd |     laptop

Floyd | Truck Stop (55)

Floyd |   triangle of canine obedience
Floyd |   barbeque tongs
Floyd |   escape pod
Floyd | Goblin's Lair (59)
Floyd |   fuzzy dice

Floyd |   Helmet of Total Information Awareness

Floyd |   fish tank tubing
Floyd | Ambulance (63)
Floyd |   goggles of alchemy
Floyd |   leather breeches of etiquette
Floyd |   bottle opener

Floyd | Aft Cargo Bay (67)

Floyd |   cocktail shaker
Floyd |   rune stones of recent acquaintance
Floyd |   Madagascar Dragon Tree
Floyd |   Orcish pie
Floyd |   wedding ring

Floyd | Sheriff's Office (73)

Floyd |   kitchen apron
Floyd |   diving helmet
Floyd |   can of beans
Floyd | Attic (77)
Floyd |   bobby pin

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "hahaha" 	
			Touchy says, "eh..what" 	
			Benjor says, "try it again" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take off uniform" 		
	

Floyd | You take off the flight attendant uniform.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor says, "try tree multiple times" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x people" 		
	

Floyd | Members of the IF community. They are urging you to try out the game

		DavidW says, "I don't remember those rooms and objects." 	
	

Floyd | on the laptop.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "tree" 		
	

Floyd | compass (6)
Floyd |  the north
Floyd |  the northeast


Floyd |  the northwest
Floyd |  the south
Floyd |  the southeast
Floyd |  the southwest
Floyd |  the east
Floyd |  the west


Floyd |  the up
Floyd |  the down
Floyd |  the inside
Floyd |  the outside
Floyd |  (LibraryMessages) (7)
Floyd |  (darkness object) (8)


Floyd |  (Inform Parser) (9)
Floyd |  (Inform Library) (10)
Floyd |  (property_numberspace_forcer) (11)
Floyd |  (ValuePropertyHolder) (31)
Floyd | Room 2305 (44)
Floyd |   people


Floyd |   floor
Floyd |   yourself
Floyd |     high-heeled shoes
Floyd |     flight attendant uniform
Floyd |     magic wand
Floyd |     twinkie


Floyd |     silver wings
Floyd |     name tag
Floyd |   desk
Floyd |     laptop
Floyd | Copying Room (55)
Floyd |   crowbar


Floyd |   wad of chewing gum
Floyd |   beanstalk seeds
Floyd |   unicycle
Floyd | Aix-la-Chapelle (60)
Floyd |   corn cob pipe
Floyd |   Paving Stone of Good Intention


Floyd |   kinky outfit
Floyd |   stovied totties
Floyd | Death Star, Command Deck (65)
Floyd |   earmuffs of stealth
Floyd |   can of depilatory cream (empty)
Floyd |   potion of chicken splendor


Floyd | Changing Room (69)
Floyd |   waffle iron
Floyd |   theatrical handcuffs
Floyd |   drink coasters
Floyd |   garden weasel
Floyd | The Khan's Pleasure Suite (74)


Floyd |   ballista
Floyd |   glockenspiel of prismatic monkey
Floyd |   caving gear
Floyd | Footbridge (78)
Floyd |   soap-on-a-rope
Floyd |   men at work sign


Floyd | Trash-strewn Alley (81)
Floyd |   escargot forks
Floyd |   accordion of gold
Floyd |   cantalope (half eaten)
Floyd |   irony detector
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha ha" 	
			dhakajack says, "the other debug commands are also implemented." 	
			inky says, "presumably this is just a fake tree command to dick with the player" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "purloin earmuffs" 		
	

Floyd | You are too old-school for that -- purloining would offend your Lawful
Floyd | Good alignment. You resist the brief wave of kleptomania.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Benjor grins 	
			inky asks, "what are the others? isn't there some kind of goto?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "gonear trophy" 		
	

Floyd | Your teleport spell fizzles.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "abstract caving gear to corn cob pipe" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Four-hundred and eighty-six years, and you look like a supermodel
Floyd | (even more so, without your clothes). That's partly due to your

Floyd | inherently superior breeding, and partly attributable to the plastic
Floyd | surgery, cybernetic implants and magical enhancements all courtesy of

Floyd | The Republic.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "showme me" 		
	

Floyd | Your powers of observation seem to have been affected by whatever

Floyd | spell hit the plane.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "We figured that given the context, most people playing this game would be pretty hard core." 	
			PaulFurio says, "hello" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "showverb take" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "test" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Jack), "ITYM nerd core" 	
			Benjor says (to paulfurio), "howdy" 	
			dhakajack says, "ohhh... I like these other ones... definitely test and showverb...." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "win" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "sing" 		
	

Floyd | Your singing is abominable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pray" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "swim" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "Well, we didn't do much in the way of library messages... that's going a bit far for speed if." 	
			DavidW says, "sigh. pray and swim are no longer standard verbs." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "diagnose" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "chant" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "rant" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "pant" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | You jump on the spot, fruitlessly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		PaulFurio says, "it's a dry, godless world" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "darn" 		
	

Floyd | Quite.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "I was mainly thinking of I7 debugging verbs, like actions, rules, etc." 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "actions" 		
	

Floyd | [the actions action - succeeded].
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "rules" 		
	

Floyd | Rules tracing now switched "on". Type "rules" to switch it off again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Room 2305
Floyd | A room full of people who you have known from emails, usenet posts,
Floyd | forum discussions, chats on the IFmud, and of course, through their
Floyd | games. There are pockets of discussion about text adventures played in

Floyd | the past, and interactive fiction to be written in the future. The
Floyd | overall impression is one of warmth and welcomeness.

Floyd |
Floyd | On the desk is a laptop.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Rule "offer to write a paragraph about something, but don't really

Floyd | mean it" applies.]
Floyd | [Rule "things that man should not know" applies.]

Floyd | [Rule "Heisenburg uncertainty principle for objects other than cats"
Floyd | applies.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Room 2305
Floyd | A room full of people who you have known from emails, usenet posts,
Floyd | forum discussions, chats on the IFmud, and of course, through their
Floyd | games. There are pockets of discussion about text adventures played in

Floyd | the past, and interactive fiction to be written in the future. The
Floyd | overall impression is one of warmth and welcomeness.

Floyd |

		Jacqueline asks, "So... if we're going to try them all today, shall we move on?" 	
	

Floyd | On the desk is a laptop.

Floyd |
Floyd | [Rule "set pronouns to vaporize" applies.]

Floyd | [Rule "ignite flammable liquids" applies.]
Floyd | [Rule "conservation of energy" applies.]
Floyd | [Rule "don't mention things that haven't happened or aren't really
Floyd | likely to happen" applies.]

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha ha" 	
			vaporware says, "hee" 	
			Benjor says, "LOL" 	
			Fang asks, "what's next?" 	
			Benjor says, "kids are pulling at me, I gotta run. thanks for the awesome testing." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think vortex." 	
			inky says, "thanks for the game!" 	
			Benjor will read transcripts later 	
	Benjor When I need to kick back after a long day of changing 1???s into 0???s and 0???s into 1???s, nothing satisfies me more than a can of tuna. 		inky says, "ok, onwards!" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		dhakajack exclaims, "OK, fire up the vortex!" 	
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd | Are you sure you want to quit?

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd | Please answer yes or no.>

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		inky says, "ha ha, whoops" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load paxvortex" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | PAX East, your first ever gaming convention!

Floyd | You've been psyched about this for months, and now here you are.  Wow.
Floyd |
Floyd | Granted, things didn't exactly get off to the best start... you showed
Floyd | up promptly at 2:00 (that's when they said the doors would open), but

Floyd | even at that point the queue was winding its way down three flights of
Floyd | stairs, out the front door, and a good ways down the block.  Needless

Floyd | to say, you didn't end up getting in to see Wil Wheaton give his
Floyd | keynote address, and you didn't end up with a wristband for the MC
Floyd | Frontalot concert.
Floyd |

Floyd | Oh well.  At least there won't be much competition to get into the
Floyd | 5:30 panel on Storytelling in the World of Interactive Fiction...

Floyd |
Floyd | Vortex 2305
Floyd | A PAXeast Speed IF by Jacqueline A. Lott
Floyd | Release 3 / Serial number 100327 / Inform 7 build 5U92 (I6/v6.31 lib

Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | A creation conceived in the People's Republik of Interactive Fiction,

Floyd | within a stone's throw of PAX East, March 27, 2010.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Handheld Lounge
Floyd | The "Handheld Lounge" (as it's labeled on your map) is just a long

Floyd | hallway, really.  There are bean bag bed things lining one side, upon
Floyd | which recline a variety of geeks.  Along the other side of the

Floyd | corridor is a line of queueing people... Gosh, what all those folks
Floyd | are in line to see?
Floyd |
Floyd | "Excuse me," you say to a random dude wearing one of the red ENFORCER

Floyd | t-shirts which helps him stand out as a PAX East volunteer. "What're
Floyd | all these people lining up for?"

Floyd |
Floyd | "Um, Storytelling in Interactive Fiction." he replies.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel some slight resistance from your fake beard as your jaw

Floyd | practically hits the floor... all these people are in line for the IF
Floyd | panel?  Like, for reals?

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax exclaims, "To infinity and beyon!" 	
			Limax says, "Dang... where's my d" 	
			Jacqueline says, "This one should go pretty quickly." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a wizardhat (being worn)

Floyd |   a fakebeard (being worn)
Floyd |   a cloak (being worn)

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hat" 		
	

Floyd | It's a high pointed hat embroidered with astrological signs.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "heyyyy this one is by jacqueline" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "x fakebeard" 		
	

Floyd | It's a long, stringy, unkempt (and fake) beard.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		PaulFurio says, "gotta run" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x cloak" 		
	

Floyd | It's a long cloak, just like the one worn by the Wizard of Frobozz.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	PaulFurio goes home. 		Limax asks (of inky), "Who's that?" 	
			Jacqueline sticks her tongue out at Limax. 	
			vaporware says, "aight, we need a robe to go with this wizard hat" 	
			inky says, "well, she's a female author, so presumably imaginary" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | Leave?  Don't give up, get in line!
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Aha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "cast magic missile at darkness" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know that spell.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get in line" 		
	

Floyd | The Handheld Lounge (in the great big line)
Floyd | Okay, you're in the line.  Little good it'll do you, though.  Doesn't

Floyd | look like you have a prayer of getting in to enjoy this panel
Floyd | discussion.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get in line" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "A pseudonym, then?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | You're in the line to nowhere, probably.
Floyd |
Floyd | A sexy, tall chick in tight leather pants suddenly walks up to you.

Floyd | She is unlike any of the mere mortals in the line with you.  Her skin
Floyd | glows actinically. Her hair is thick, flowing over her shoulders and

Floyd | down her back like glorious strands of ebony-colored fettuccine.
Floyd | "Greetings, my brave wizard," she says to you, nodding in appreciation
Floyd | of your wardrobe choices.  "I honor your courage in having made the
Floyd | journey here.  You have travelled from afar, braving jetlag to join us

Floyd | for the time of reckoning.  The rest of the gaming community will come
Floyd | to appreciate the glory of interactive fiction... and you shall be a

Floyd | part of that."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Bu... but... the line!  I'll never make it to the head of the queue.
Floyd | It all begins here, and I haven't a prayer of getting in."

Floyd |
Floyd | She leans down, her lobster red lips only inches from your own, and

Floyd | for a moment you find it difficult to breathe... but then you do
Floyd | breathe, and you think you can smell mango on her breath.  "Hush,
Floyd | handsome sorcerer," she says.  "You are in Boston.  Has not Boston
Floyd | been the site of many adversities?  When America desired freedom, was

Floyd | Boston not the site of so many events that led up to the historic
Floyd | break from Britain? When the people of Ireland suffered from famine,

Floyd | was it not Boston who took in the hungry, and filled them with hope
Floyd | and determination?"  Her gaze seems to penetrate into your very soul,
Floyd | and you are unable to speak.  "Yes," she continues, "And so too shall
Floyd | Boston be the site where the greater world rediscovered interactive

Floyd | fiction.  And you, my dear wizard, you shall be a part of that.  Take
Floyd | this," she says, "...and don't forget to catch the >Get Lamp premier

Floyd | this evening."
Floyd |
Floyd | The mysterious woman hads you a slip of paper, then floats off down
Floyd | the hallway, a lightness in her step that seems to defy gravity.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pray" 		inky says, "I like that the names in your inventory have no spaces" 	
	

Floyd | Having abandoned church for gaming long ago, nothing useful results

Floyd | from your prayer.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I have to go." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x paper" 		
	

Floyd | It's a small piece of parchment, upon which is written a single word:
Floyd | XYZZY.  You knew of the word, of course, knew it to be a word of

Floyd | power, but now, in reading it, you are imbued with new knowledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | Perhaps you'll make that Storytelling in Interactive Fiction panel
Floyd | after all.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "But I'll be back at midnight and try to convince you guys to play werewolf." 	
			inky says (to Touchy), "byebye" 	
			Touchy says, "So await me ready and convincable." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | At the mere thougt of uttering the word aloud, a power begins to flow
Floyd | through you. "XYZZY!" you cry, and you are suddenly transported...

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | This is it!  The panel!  You settle in to a chair in the front row,
Floyd | and a delighted to watch the room fill to capacity... so many people
Floyd | interested in interactive fiction... who knew?
Floyd |

Floyd | The speakers arrive, the panel begins, and it turns out to be the
Floyd | beinning of what turns out to be an amazing, unbelievable weekend.

Floyd | You are swept away in the vortex of rediscovery, find yourself
Floyd | immersed in many thought-provoking and inspiring conversations in the
Floyd | IF Hospitality Suite in room 2305 of the Hilton.  Even when you return
Floyd | to your Real Life, the wizard garb neatly tucked away, you keep a bit

Floyd | of that empowerment within you, and begin churning out miniepisodic IF
Floyd | that generates enough income for you to write interactive fiction full

Floyd | time.  In the years to come, your ability to concentrate exclusively
Floyd | on the art takes IF in amazing new directions.
Floyd |
Floyd | ...and all because you dared to dress up in a Wizard of Frobozz

Floyd | costume when you went to PAX East!
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have changed history! ***
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd |

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd |

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "woo" 	
			Fang says, "wow, that was shourt" 	
			Jacqueline says, "You did miss some scenery and a semi-pseudo-easter-egg" 	
			DavidW asks, "Where was the Vortex?" 	
			Limax asks, "Truly a speed if?" 	
			inky asks, "wait, that was the whole game?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd |

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline | You are swept away in the vortex of rediscovery, find yourself immersed in many thought-provoking and inspiring conversations in the IF Hospitality Suite in room 2305 of the Hilton. 	
			Jacqueline says (to inky), "Yeah, you guys just did the two commands that win it very quickly." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "restart" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | PAX East, your first ever gaming convention!

Floyd | You've been psyched about this for months, and now here you are.  Wow.
Floyd |
Floyd | Granted, things didn't exactly get off to the best start... you showed

Floyd | up promptly at 2:00 (that's when they said the doors would open), but
Floyd | even at that point the queue was winding its way down three flights of
Floyd | stairs, out the front door, and a good ways down the block.  Needless

Floyd | to say, you didn't end up getting in to see Wil Wheaton give his
Floyd | keynote address, and you didn't end up with a wristband for the MC
Floyd | Frontalot concert.

Floyd |
Floyd | Oh well.  At least there won't be much competition to get into the
Floyd | 5:30 panel on Storytelling in the World of Interactive Fiction...

Floyd |
Floyd | Vortex 2305
Floyd | A PAXeast Speed IF by Jacqueline A. Lott

Floyd | Release 3 / Serial number 100327 / Inform 7 build 5U92 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | A creation conceived in the People's Republik of Interactive Fiction,

Floyd | within a stone's throw of PAX East, March 27, 2010.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Handheld Lounge

Floyd | The "Handheld Lounge" (as it's labeled on your map) is just a long
Floyd | hallway, really.  There are bean bag bed things lining one side, upon
Floyd | which recline a variety of geeks.  Along the other side of the

Floyd | corridor is a line of queueing people... Gosh, what all those folks
Floyd | are in line to see?
Floyd |

Floyd | "Excuse me," you say to a random dude wearing one of the red ENFORCER
Floyd | t-shirts which helps him stand out as a PAX East volunteer. "What're
Floyd | all these people lining up for?"

Floyd |
Floyd | "Um, Storytelling in Interactive Fiction." he replies.
Floyd |

Floyd | You feel some slight resistance from your fake beard as your jaw
Floyd | practically hits the floor... all these people are in line for the IF
Floyd | panel?  Like, for reals?

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You adjust your fake beard, hoping that you don't look too silly...
Floyd | It's a gaming con, so you figured there'd be lots of dressed up

Floyd | people, but you seem to be in the minority.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "x enforcer" 		
	

Floyd | He may be wearing a bright red shirt that says ENFORCER on the back,

Floyd | but you know that deep down he is a geek, just like you.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "line" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | You've heard that word before, you know it from the games you've
Floyd | enjoyed over the years, but it's just a made-up word.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "remove beard" 		
	

Floyd | There's a ton of people in a very lengthy line... apparently the line
Floyd | for the 5:30 panel on Storytelling in the World of Interactive

Floyd | Fiction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Crap, your chances of getting in to see Andrew Plotkin are dwindling
Floyd | fast.  You'd better get in the queue.

Floyd |

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kiss enforcer" 		
	

Floyd | >
Floyd | You take off the fakebeard.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

Floyd | Keep your mind on the game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "remove hat" 		
	

Floyd | You can't remove any part of your costume... you're feeling pretty

Floyd | silly, but at least no one can recognize you.  You're sort of
Floyd | committed now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "ACK! You shouldn't be able to remove the beard. Huh." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "talk to geek" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "doff cloak" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x geek" 		
	

Floyd | You take off the cloak.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | You pick one of them out of the crowd and size him up: white t-shirt
Floyd | which reads "I'm only here because my server is down".  Yep, this is
Floyd | PAX, and these are your people.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "put beard on enforcer" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the Enforcer would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | There's a ton of people in a very lengthy line... apparently the line
Floyd | for the 5:30 panel on Storytelling in the World of Interactive
Floyd | Fiction.
Floyd |

Floyd | Crap, your chances of getting in to see Robb Sherwin are dwindling

Floyd | fast.  You'd better get in the queue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "put on my robe and wizard hat" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "kiss enforcer" 		
	

Floyd | Keep your mind on the game.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x geek" 		
	

Floyd | You pick one of them out of the crowd and size her up: black t-shirt

Floyd | which reads "This is just my avatar".  Yep, this is PAX, and these are
Floyd | your people.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | But you aren't in anything at the moment.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "ask geek about line" 		
	

Floyd | "Um, dude, I just got here, and I don't have a clue about any of this
Floyd | stuff."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "ask geek about line" 		
	

Floyd | "I'm having trouble taking someone like you seriously... check out
Floyd | your stupid wizard costume!"
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "ask geek about line" 		
	

Floyd | "Sorry, man, I'm really just scenery."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "And then the only other thing is..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask geek about interactive fiction" 		
	

Floyd | "Um, dude, I just got here, and I don't have a clue about any of this
Floyd | stuff."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "filch" 		
	

Floyd | You wrinkle your eyebrows, put on your best Wizard of Frobozz voice,
Floyd | and shout the magic word.  Unfortunately, your costume is fake, you
Floyd | are a fake, and the spell does nothing.  You are still stuck in line.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "awww" 	
			Jacqueline says, "And that is implemented for all the original Zork II spells." 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | You've heard that word before, you know it from the games you've
Floyd | enjoyed over the years, but it's just a made-up word.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "plugh" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "guncho" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Okay, that is all there is to my little shadow of a game." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "freeze" 		
	

Floyd | You wrinkle your eyebrows, put on your best Wizard of Frobozz voice,
Floyd | and shout the magic word.  Unfortunately, your costume is fake, you
Floyd | are a fake, and the spell does nothing.  You are still stuck in line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "There are, like, 14 of them. Though I can't seem to recall them all." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "fence" 		
	

Floyd | You wrinkle your eyebrows, put on your best Wizard of Frobozz voice,
Floyd | and shout the magic word.  Unfortunately, your costume is fake, you
Floyd | are a fake, and the spell does nothing.  You are still stuck in line.


		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "frobozz" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "fierce" 		
	

Floyd | You wrinkle your eyebrows, put on your best Wizard of Frobozz voice,
Floyd | and shout the magic word.  Unfortunately, your costume is fake, you
Floyd | are a fake, and the spell does nothing.  You are still stuck in line.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "fudge" 		
	

Floyd | You wrinkle your eyebrows, put on your best Wizard of Frobozz voice,
Floyd | and shout the magic word.  Unfortunately, your costume is fake, you


Floyd | are a fake, and the spell does nothing.  You are still stuck in line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to DW), "yay" 	
			Jacqueline says, "So... next? (I told you mine was quick!)" 	
			JayBot asks, "What's next?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I got wrapped up in conversations isntead of coding that day, obviously." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "q" 		
	

Floyd | Are you sure you want to quit?

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		inky says, "go for it" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load paxvwspeedif" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |


Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Your bags are shipped ahead, you've got your ticket, and you're ready


Floyd | to head off to the 1846 Better Living Through Wizardry convention in
Floyd | Boston. Now you just have to get there...
Floyd |
Floyd | PAX East 2010 Speed-IF
Floyd | by Jesse McGrew & Kate Matthews
Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 100403


Floyd |
Floyd | Broom Station Lobby
Floyd | The broken-down brooms scattered around the lobby suggest that this
Floyd | broom station hasn't been well maintained. A musty smell wafts in from
Floyd | the platforms, one to the east and one to the west.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "smell".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "this one is in zil, right?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "version" 		
	

Floyd | PAX East 2010 Speed-IF
Floyd | by Jesse McGrew & Kate Matthews

Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 100403

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		vaporware says, "yeah" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		Jacqueline says, "z3" 	
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |    ticket
Floyd | You haven't learned any spells.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "awesome" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x ticket" 		
	

Floyd | This ticket is valid for one round trip on any broom route.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Yeah" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You look like you're up for an adventure.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "so, we need a broom, I guess." 	
			DavidW asks, "west or east?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Or to visit the platforms" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Right. Um, west?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | West Platform
Floyd | A sign above the platform reads: 'Broom 431 to Boston'. The lobby is
Floyd | back to the east.
Floyd | A broom hovers on the platform, ready to be boarded.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x broom" 		
	

Floyd | This broom is crafted from smooth cherry wood and bears the
Floyd | inscription '431'. To board it, you'll need to insert a ticket in the

Floyd | slot.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Eep. Should we?" 	
			dhakajack says, "Sure" 	
			DavidW says, "I guess so. We can restart if we goof up." 	
			Jacqueline says, "True enough." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "board broom" 		
	

Floyd | The broom bucks you off! You'll need to insert a ticket first.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "insert ticket" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand that sentence.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "put ticket in broom" 		
	

Floyd | You slide the ticket into the broom's ticket slot, and the broom
Floyd | shakes in a welcoming fashion. You climb aboard, and the broom tilts

Floyd | back and rockets up through the stratosphere.
Floyd |

Floyd | As you learned back in wizard academy, long-distance broom travel
Floyd | relies on the low gravity of outer space, and only became practical
Floyd | when the lesoch spell was invented to allow travelers to breathe on
Floyd | the journey. Luckily, you had the foresight to add the lesoch option

Floyd | to your ticket!
Floyd |

Floyd | After a few short minutes, the broom falls back to earth, and you step
Floyd | off on the roof of the Boston Convention Center.
Floyd |
Floyd | Roof of the Boston Convention Center

Floyd | A cold, blustery wind blows past you. The stairs leading down to the
Floyd | lobby are behind a doorway.

Floyd | There is a bowl of fettucini and a scroll here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take all" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't expect the word "all" there.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take fettucini" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the bowl of fettucini.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take scroll" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the scroll.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read it" 		
	

Floyd | As you read the scroll, the malyon spell burns itself into your mind.
Floyd | The scroll turns to dust.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x scroll" 		
	

Floyd | You don't see that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oops." 	
			Jacqueline says, "That's okay." 	
			DavidW says, "Hope we don't need a spellbook." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "spells".

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I think we have our brain" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x brain" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "brain".

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x memory" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "memory".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:

Floyd |    bowl of fettucini

Floyd | You have learned the spells:
Floyd |    malyon (animate)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "Mmmm... braaainnss." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x malyon" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't expect the word "malyon" there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "malyon fettucini" 		
	

Floyd | You cast malyon at the bowl of fettucini, and the noodles turn into
Floyd | snakes! The snakes slither under the door, and perhaps to thank you
Floyd | for granting them life, they unlock it for you. You climb downstairs
Floyd | to the lobby.


Floyd |
Floyd | Convention Center Lobby
Floyd | Many things are going on at this convention, but the one you're
Floyd | interested in right now is the Transubstantiation panel, through a
Floyd | maze of queue barriers to the north.
Floyd | There is a fuzz, a crud, and a lamp here.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x fuzz" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take fuzz" 		
	

Floyd | It's a worthless piece of fuzz.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You pick up the fuzz.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x crud" 		
	

Floyd | It's a worthless piece of crud.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		Jacqueline steps back. 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take crud" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the crud.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x lamp" 		
	

Floyd | It's made of brass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the lamp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "turn on lamp" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can switch on and off.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rub lamp" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "rub".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "malyon fuzz" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "malyon crud" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:

Floyd |    lamp (providing light)
Floyd |    crud
Floyd |    fuzz

Floyd |    bowl of fettucini
Floyd | You have learned the spells:
Floyd |    malyon (animate)

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Undo only works in games of zcode version 5 and higher.
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "malyon barriers" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "barriers".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "malyon bowl" 		
	

Floyd | You cast malyon at the bowl of fettucini, and the noodles turn into
Floyd | snakes! The snakes slither under the door, and perhaps to thank you
Floyd | for granting them life, they unlock it for you. You climb downstairs
Floyd | to the lobby.

Floyd |
Floyd | Convention Center Lobby

Floyd | Many things are going on at this convention, but the one you're
Floyd | interested in right now is the Transubstantiation panel, through a
Floyd | maze of queue barriers to the north.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of DW), "/undo?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Though, perhaps not at all." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Smoke and mirrors. I like," 	
			vaporware says, "heh, oops" 	
			DavidW says, "well, I found a bug backdoor back to the start of the maze." 	
			DavidW asks, "so, do we brave the maze or return to the broom station?" 	
			JayBot exclaims (at vaporware), "ZIL speak here, but IMHO holding the bowl when you malyon it should cause an immediate JIGS-UP!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Convention Center Lobby
Floyd | Many things are going on at this convention, but the one you're
Floyd | interested in right now is the Transubstantiation panel, through a
Floyd | maze of queue barriers to the north.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop fuzz" 		
	

Floyd | You drop the fuzz.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		vaporware says (to JayBot), "They're friendly snakes!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop crud" 		
	

Floyd | You drop the crud.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |    lamp (providing light)
Floyd |    bowl of fettucini
Floyd | You have learned the spells:


Floyd |    malyon (animate)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "fly" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "fly".


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.


Floyd | There is a crud here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue


Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd | There is a scroll here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take scroll" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the scroll.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x it" 		Jacqueline says, "ooh" 	
	

Floyd | The scroll has the spuddo ("transmute fruit into tubers") spell
Floyd | inscribed on it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "ha" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "read it!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read scroll" 		
	

Floyd | As you read the scroll, the spuddo spell burns itself into your mind.
Floyd | The scroll turns to dust.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		dhakajack says, "I sense a Mango in our future...." 	
			Limax says, "I've never heard of mangoes in Boston" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd | There is a fuzz here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd | There is a crud here.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "anyone mapping this place?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "nope" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "IRTA tapirs, not tubers. I must admit some slight disappointment. Though perhaps the tubers can be malyonned into tapirs." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd | There is a fuzz here.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I like tapirs." 	
			RootShell says, "Hello All :)" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd | There is a fuzz here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Convention Center Lobby
Floyd | Many things are going on at this convention, but the one you're
Floyd | interested in right now is the Transubstantiation panel, through a
Floyd | maze of queue barriers to the north.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to RootShell), "Bom dia!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd | There is a crud here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd | There is a fuzz here.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Convention Center Lobby
Floyd | Many things are going on at this convention, but the one you're
Floyd | interested in right now is the Transubstantiation panel, through a


Floyd | maze of queue barriers to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "I'm actually amazed that when I played this, I got through the maze" 	
			DavidW asks, "Perhaps we should find more junk to help map it?" 	
			JayBot says, "I think I can get us through this one if you want" 	
			JayBot says, "This maze, that is" 	
			JayBot says, "We have the bowl" 	
			DavidW asks, "yeah, but is that enough?" 	
			dhakajack says, "If only there were one long strand of fettucine, we could use it to find our way through the maze..." 	
			RootShell says, "Jacqueline: It's "Boa Noite!" It's already 22:26 here" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm guessing there's at least six rooms to this." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue

Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue

Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd | There is a fuzz here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd | There is a crud here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		RootShell says, "Jacqueline: It's 'Boa Noite!' It's already 22:26 here" 	
			Jacqueline says (to RS), "Ah, right. I keep thinking you're in Brazil!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I do not know why I think this!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue

Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks (of RootShell), "How about I just say 'hello'?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop bowl" 		
	

Floyd | You drop the bowl of fettucini.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I guess because I took Portuguese from a Brazillian, and this associate the two." 	
			Jacqueline says, "er, s/this/thus" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.

Floyd | There is a fuzz here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "But I did know you were in Portugal." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | As you enter the panel room, a man hands you a mango.
Floyd | Transubstantiation Panel Hall

Floyd | The room is filled with people holding mangoes, gazing intently at the
Floyd | chalkboard at the front of the room, but the speaker seems to have
Floyd | left. Guess you arrived late.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		RootShell says, "Once again i forgot the Ifmud commands for the chat... will be right back (looking it up again)" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mango" 		
	

Floyd | It's yellowish orange, with a bruise on it, and a little squishy.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "x board" 		
	

Floyd | The chalkboard reads: 'Exercise 1: Ireland is experiencing severe

Floyd | famine due to the potato blight. How can magic solve this problem?'
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spuddo mango" 		
	

Floyd | You cast spuddo at the mango, and it turns into a potato!
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, the door opens behind you and a grey-haired wizard bursts
Floyd | in. "Yes, you've got it!" he says. Addressing the rest of the room, he

Floyd | says, "You louts had better take a long look at yourselves. I've been
Floyd | gone for 45 minutes and none of you figured that out? Shameful! Get

Floyd | out of this convention--no, get out of Boston!"
Floyd |
Floyd | He wiggles his fingers, and the other attendees vanish with an actinic
Floyd | flash of light. The wizard turns back to you. "Now, maybe you can help

Floyd | me with the other panel I'm running. These horrible sea bugs just
Floyd | aren't as lively as the guy at the store said they'd be."

Floyd |
Floyd | He wiggles his fingers again and a new door appears in the wall; you
Floyd | follow him through.
Floyd |

Floyd | Magic in Education Panel Hall
Floyd | A banner hanging from the ceiling reads: 'Battle of Bunker Hill'. A

Floyd | crowd of spectators is gathered around a small pit in the center of
Floyd | the room. In the pit are a dozen lethargic lobsters, barely moving.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "TransMUTE. TransMUTE!" 	
			Limax exclaims, "Reboot reboot!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x lobsters" 		
	

Floyd | Some of them are dressed as redcoats, others as revolutionary
Floyd | soldiers. But none of them are moving very much.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |    potato

Floyd |    lamp (providing light)

Floyd | You have learned the spells:
Floyd |    malyon (animate)
Floyd |    spuddo (transmute fruit into tubers)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "malyon lobsters" 		
	

Floyd | You cast malyon at the pit of lobsters, and suddenly they spring to
Floyd | life! They raise their pincers and scuttle towards each other...
Floyd |
Floyd | After several minutes of fevered pincing, the revolutionary lobsters


Floyd | scurry away. The redcoat lobsters are victorious, but at great cost:
Floyd | most of them are lying stunned, pinced into unconsciousness. A Pyrrhic
Floyd | victory.
Floyd |
Floyd | The wizard slaps you on the back. "Fantastic! I knew there was a spell
Floyd | that would help here, but I must have dropped the scroll when I got


Floyd | off my broom this morning. You've saved my panel! Take this as a token
Floyd | of my appreciation."
Floyd |
Floyd | He pulls a diamond-encrusted wizard hat from his robe and hands it to
Floyd | you.
Floyd | Best swag ever. You win!


Floyd | ***** The game is over *****
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART or QUIT? >

		DavidW says, "yay, we won. But I wonder what was east of the broom station." 	
			Fang asks, "he was wearing a wizard hat on his robe?" 	
			Limax says, "An easter egg" 	
			Ellison says, "the station to Miami" 	
			JayBot asks, "Uh, no restore?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Not in zil" 	
			inky says, "huurah" 	
			inky says, "er, hurrah" 	
			JayBot asks (of vaporware), "Does it remember that we never saved?" 	
			vaporware says, "Yeah, there are one or two easter eggs." 	
			Jacqueline says (to inky), "hurr hurr hurr" 	
			DavidW says, "We never malyon'ed the potato." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I want it to turn into a tapir." 	
			JayBot says (to vaporware), "i just knew someone was gonna try take all, and I knew it wouldn't work." 	
			DavidW asks, "That's a tall thin candle, right?" 	
			JayBot exclaims, "I can show you a few easter eggs. Hey, it's almost Easter anyway!" 	
			DavidW says (to JayBot), "fine by me." 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "restart" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |

Floyd | Your bags are shipped ahead, you've got your ticket, and you're ready
Floyd | to head off to the 1846 Better Living Through Wizardry convention in
Floyd | Boston. Now you just have to get there...
Floyd |
Floyd | PAX East 2010 Speed-IF

Floyd | by Jesse McGrew & Kate Matthews

Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 100403
Floyd |
Floyd | Broom Station Lobby
Floyd | The broken-down brooms scattered around the lobby suggest that this
Floyd | broom station hasn't been well maintained. A musty smell wafts in from

Floyd | the platforms, one to the east and one to the west.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | East Platform

Floyd | A sign above the platform reads: 'Broom 692 to Tampa'. The lobby is

Floyd | back to the west.
Floyd | A broom hovers on the platform, ready to be boarded.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "put ticket in slot" 		
	

Floyd | You slide the ticket into the broom's ticket slot, and the broom
Floyd | shakes in a welcoming fashion. You climb aboard, and the broom tilts
Floyd | back and rockets up through the stratosphere.
Floyd |

Floyd | As you learned back in wizard academy, long-distance broom travel
Floyd | relies on the low gravity of outer space, and only became practical

Floyd | when the lesoch spell was invented to allow travelers to breathe on
Floyd | the journey. Luckily, you had the foresight to add the lesoch option
Floyd | to your ticket!
Floyd |

Floyd | After a few short minutes, the broom falls back to earth, and you step
Floyd | off in the middle of the Tampa Feminist Witches' Retreat.

Floyd | Unfortunately, the convention is in Boston, and you spent your last
Floyd | wizbuck on that ticket!
Floyd | ***** The game is over *****
Floyd |

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART or QUIT? >

		DavidW says, "'wizbuck'" 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Broom Station Lobby
Floyd | The broken-down brooms scattered around the lobby suggest that this
Floyd | broom station hasn't been well maintained. A musty smell wafts in from
Floyd | the platforms, one to the east and one to the west.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | West Platform

Floyd | A sign above the platform reads: 'Broom 431 to Boston'. The lobby is
Floyd | back to the east.
Floyd | A broom hovers on the platform, ready to be boarded.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "put ticket in slot" 		
	

Floyd | You slide the ticket into the broom's ticket slot, and the broom
Floyd | shakes in a welcoming fashion. You climb aboard, and the broom tilts

Floyd | back and rockets up through the stratosphere.
Floyd |

Floyd | As you learned back in wizard academy, long-distance broom travel
Floyd | relies on the low gravity of outer space, and only became practical
Floyd | when the lesoch spell was invented to allow travelers to breathe on
Floyd | the journey. Luckily, you had the foresight to add the lesoch option

Floyd | to your ticket!
Floyd |

Floyd | After a few short minutes, the broom falls back to earth, and you step
Floyd | off on the roof of the Boston Convention Center.
Floyd |
Floyd | Roof of the Boston Convention Center

Floyd | A cold, blustery wind blows past you. The stairs leading down to the
Floyd | lobby are behind a doorway.

Floyd | There is a bowl of fettucini and a scroll here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "door" 		
	

Floyd | That sentence has no verb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "A Witches' retreat in Tampa? That wouldn't be cold at all!" 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | The door is locked, but there's a gap underneath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "x gap" 		
	

Floyd | It's just big enough for a snake to crawl through.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | You don't know that spell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look through keyhole" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "through".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Sorry, had to step away. People inviting me to supper." 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "plugh" 		
	

Floyd | You don't know that spell.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x keyhole" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "keyhole".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "guncho" 		
	

Floyd | You feel the overwhelming urge to visit Guncho online at

Floyd | www.guncho.com or connect to game.guncho.com port 4108.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JayBot exclaims, "Hahahahahaa!" 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "ifmud" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "ifmud".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "zilf" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "zilf".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "zil" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "zil".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "read scroll" 		
	

Floyd | As you read the scroll, the malyon spell burns itself into your mind.
Floyd | The scroll turns to dust.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yay guncho" 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "malyon bowl" 		
	

Floyd | You cast malyon at the bowl of fettucini, and the noodles turn into

Floyd | snakes! The snakes slither under the door, and perhaps to thank you
Floyd | for granting them life, they unlock it for you. You climb downstairs
Floyd | to the lobby.

Floyd |

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "gnusto" 		
	

Floyd | Convention Center Lobby
Floyd | Many things are going on at this convention, but the one you're
Floyd | interested in right now is the Transubstantiation panel, through a

Floyd | maze of queue barriers to the north.
Floyd | There is a fuzz, a crud, and a lamp here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | I don't know the word "gnusto".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Belatedly, this is a tapir: [LINK]" 	
			Jacqueline says, "It is not a candle." 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "get fuzz" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the fuzz.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "get crud" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the crud.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a grue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a grue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a grue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "tres weird." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Ha. I picked up the crud while I was at the convention, too." 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Convention Center Lobby

Floyd | Many things are going on at this convention, but the one you're

Floyd | interested in right now is the Transubstantiation panel, through a
Floyd | maze of queue barriers to the north.
Floyd | There is a lamp here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "get lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the lamp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd | There is a scroll here.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "read scroll" 		
	

Floyd | As you read the scroll, the spuddo spell burns itself into your mind.
Floyd | The scroll turns to dust.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Convention Center Lobby
Floyd | Many things are going on at this convention, but the one you're
Floyd | interested in right now is the Transubstantiation panel, through a


Floyd | maze of queue barriers to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue


Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue


Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Convention Center Lobby
Floyd | Many things are going on at this convention, but the one you're
Floyd | interested in right now is the Transubstantiation panel, through a
Floyd | maze of queue barriers to the north.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.


Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "drop fuzz" 		
	

Floyd | You drop the fuzz.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "drop crud" 		
	

Floyd | You drop the crud.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | As you enter the panel room, a man hands you a mango.
Floyd | Transubstantiation Panel Hall
Floyd | The room is filled with people holding mangoes, gazing intently at the
Floyd | chalkboard at the front of the room, but the speaker seems to have


Floyd | left. Guess you arrived late.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JayBot says, "Here's another one" 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "eat mango" 		
	

Floyd | Ugh! That was a mealy one. Bad season for mangoes.
Floyd | Someone taps you on the shoulder and hands you another mango.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Queue
Floyd | You are in a twisting path of queue barriers, all alike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "eat manog" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "manog".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "eat mango" 		
	

Floyd | Ugh! That was a mealy one. Bad season for mangoes.
Floyd | Someone throws you another mango from further down in the queue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "spuddo mango" 		
	

Floyd | You cast spuddo at the mango, and it turns into a potato!
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, a grey-haired wizard appears from the queue. "Yes, you've
Floyd | got it!" he says, leading you back to the Transubstantiation Panel
Floyd | Hall. Addressing the rest of the room, he says, "You louts had better
Floyd | take a long look at yourselves. I've been gone for 45 minutes and none


Floyd | of you figured that out? Shameful! Get out of this convention--no, get
Floyd | out of Boston!"
Floyd |
Floyd | He wiggles his fingers, and the other attendees vanish with an actinic
Floyd | flash of light. The wizard turns back to you. "Now, maybe you can help
Floyd | me with the other panel I'm running. These horrible sea bugs just


Floyd | aren't as lively as the guy at the store said they'd be."
Floyd |
Floyd | He wiggles his fingers again and a new door appears in the wall; you
Floyd | follow him through.
Floyd |
Floyd | Magic in Education Panel Hall


Floyd | A banner hanging from the ceiling reads: 'Battle of Bunker Hill'. A
Floyd | crowd of spectators is gathered around a small pit in the center of
Floyd | the room. In the pit are a dozen lethargic lobsters, barely moving.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "My kids love frozen mangoes" 	
			Fang asks, "that works?" 	
	JayBot says (to Floyd), "malyon bugs" 		
	

Floyd | You cast malyon at the pit of lobsters, and suddenly they spring to
Floyd | life! They raise their pincers and scuttle towards each other...


Floyd |
Floyd | After several minutes of fevered pincing, the revolutionary lobsters
Floyd | scurry away. The redcoat lobsters are victorious, but at great cost:
Floyd | most of them are lying stunned, pinced into unconsciousness. A Pyrrhic
Floyd | victory.
Floyd |


Floyd | The wizard slaps you on the back. "Fantastic! I knew there was a spell
Floyd | that would help here, but I must have dropped the scroll when I got
Floyd | off my broom this morning. You've saved my panel! Take this as a token
Floyd | of my appreciation."
Floyd |
Floyd | He pulls a diamond-encrusted wizard hat from his robe and hands it to


Floyd | you.
Floyd | Best swag ever. You win!
Floyd | ***** The game is over *****
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART or QUIT? >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		JayBot asks (of vaporware), "Did I miss anything?" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "eat potato" 		
	

Floyd | Ugh! That was a mealy one. Bad season for potatoes, too.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "restart" 		
	

Floyd | Are you sure you want to restart?
Floyd |  (y/n) >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | Your bags are shipped ahead, you've got your ticket, and you're ready
Floyd | to head off to the 1846 Better Living Through Wizardry convention in
Floyd | Boston. Now you just have to get there...
Floyd |

Floyd | PAX East 2010 Speed-IF

Floyd | by Jesse McGrew & Kate Matthews
Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 100403
Floyd |
Floyd | Broom Station Lobby
Floyd | The broken-down brooms scattered around the lobby suggest that this

Floyd | broom station hasn't been well maintained. A musty smell wafts in from

Floyd | the platforms, one to the east and one to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:

Floyd |    ticket
Floyd | You haven't learned any spells.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "eat ticket" 		
	

Floyd | Come to think of it, you are pretty hungry. The ticket tastes like a
Floyd | Domino's pizza, but you manage to scarf it down. Of course, now you
Floyd | have no way to get to the convention.
Floyd | ***** The game is over *****

Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART or QUIT? >

		DavidW says, "ha" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
			dhakajack says, "That was the unconventional ending..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Nice." 	
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "restart" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | Your bags are shipped ahead, you've got your ticket, and you're ready
Floyd | to head off to the 1846 Better Living Through Wizardry convention in
Floyd | Boston. Now you just have to get there...

Floyd |
Floyd | PAX East 2010 Speed-IF
Floyd | by Jesse McGrew & Kate Matthews

Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 100403
Floyd |
Floyd | Broom Station Lobby

Floyd | The broken-down brooms scattered around the lobby suggest that this
Floyd | broom station hasn't been well maintained. A musty smell wafts in from
Floyd | the platforms, one to the east and one to the west.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "y".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | West Platform

Floyd | A sign above the platform reads: 'Broom 431 to Boston'. The lobby is
Floyd | back to the east.
Floyd | A broom hovers on the platform, ready to be boarded.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "put me in slot" 		
	

Floyd | It's a ticket slot, not a you slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "eat broom" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly edible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "put ticket in slot" 		
	

Floyd | You slide the ticket into the broom's ticket slot, and the broom
Floyd | shakes in a welcoming fashion. You climb aboard, and the broom tilts
Floyd | back and rockets up through the stratosphere.
Floyd |


Floyd | As you learned back in wizard academy, long-distance broom travel
Floyd | relies on the low gravity of outer space, and only became practical
Floyd | when the lesoch spell was invented to allow travelers to breathe on
Floyd | the journey. Luckily, you had the foresight to add the lesoch option
Floyd | to your ticket!
Floyd |


Floyd | After a few short minutes, the broom falls back to earth, and you step
Floyd | off on the roof of the Boston Convention Center.
Floyd |
Floyd | Roof of the Boston Convention Center
Floyd | A cold, blustery wind blows past you. The stairs leading down to the
Floyd | lobby are behind a doorway.


Floyd | There is a bowl of fettucini and a scroll here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "read scroll" 		
	

Floyd | As you read the scroll, the malyon spell burns itself into your mind.


Floyd | The scroll turns to dust.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "eat fettucini" 		
	

Floyd | You slurp down the fettucini. Delicious! But you're still stuck on the


Floyd | roof, and eventually you starve to death. How ironic.
Floyd | ***** The game is over *****
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART or QUIT? >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			RootShell asks, "any linuxers here care to tell me the best (aka working perfectly well) iFmd client they use?" 	
			vaporware says, "Those are all the endings." 	
			Jacqueline says, "That was the best one, yeah." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Okay... one more, methinks." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd | Thanks for playing.
Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load paxwizshop" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Your partner is going to prepare dinner tonight. In exchange, you
Floyd | agreed to go on a shopping trip. You don't expect to need to cast any

Floyd | spells while you shop, but you've brought your trusty spell book just

Floyd | in case.
Floyd |
Floyd | A Wizard Goes Shopping
Floyd | An Interactive Fiction by Kevin Jackson-Mead
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 100327 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib

Floyd | 6/12N)

Floyd |
Floyd | Minuteman Foods
Floyd | This is the entrance of Minuteman Foods. A vast array of aisles spread
Floyd | out in either direction.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You're a harried wizard, trying to get the ingredients for dinner.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "i" 		schep says (to RootShell), "tf, and see bb #tf" 	
	

Floyd | You are carrying:

Floyd |   a spell book
Floyd |   a shopping list

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "yay Kevin's game" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x list" 		
	

Floyd | This is your shopping list for dinner. You're a little afraid of what

Floyd | the lobster-mango fettuccine will taste like, but you're more afraid
Floyd | of not bringing back the ingredients:
Floyd |  a lobster

Floyd |  a mango
Floyd |  a box of fettuccine
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "There was a lot of lobster mango fettuccine in this comp, wasn't there?" 	
			dhakajack says, "It sounds more reasonable everytime I read it." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Also, wait... no cream sauce?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Jack), "ha" 	
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "x aisles" 		
	

Floyd | The aisles are labeled "Seafood," "Produce," "Pasta," and "Clothing."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x book" 		
	

Floyd | Your grimoire. You can check what SPELLS you know.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x book" 		
	

Floyd | Your grimoire. You can check what SPELLS you know.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:
Floyd | newton:   The newton spell toggles gravity.
Floyd | dye:   The dye spell changes the color of things.
Floyd | pasto:   The pesto spell pulls a noodle out of a haystack.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:
Floyd | newton:   The newton spell toggles gravity.
Floyd | dye:   The dye spell changes the color of things.

Floyd | pasto:   The pesto spell pulls a noodle out of a haystack.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline steps back again. 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "enter seafood" 		
	

Floyd | You wander over to the seafood aisle. Your feet clank on the floor as

Floyd | you do.
Floyd |
Floyd | Seafood Aisle
Floyd | This is the seafood aisle. You can get all sorts of seafood here.
Floyd | There's a lobster tank at the end of the aisle, but there's a huge

Floyd | line.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x floor" 		
	

Floyd | This is a particularly odd supermarket floor. It is made of metal. You

Floyd | can't think of how this could be useful.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x link" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tank" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	RootShell arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "newton me" 		
	

Floyd | You cast the newton spell at yourself, but nothing happens.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "newton" 		
	

Floyd | "NEWTON," you shout.
Floyd | Everything in the seafod aisle falls to the ceiling. Including you.

Floyd | You sheepishly say "newton" again, and you all fall back to the floor.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Seafood Aisle

Floyd | This is the seafood aisle. You can get all sorts of seafood here.
Floyd | There's a lobster tank at the end of the aisle, but there's a huge

Floyd | line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Minuteman Foods
Floyd | This is the entrance of Minuteman Foods. A vast array of aisles spread
Floyd | out in either direction.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x aisles" 		
	

Floyd | The aisles are labeled "Seafood," "Produce," "Pasta," and "Clothing."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "go to produce" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "enter produce" 		
	

Floyd | You wander over to the produce aisle. Your feet clank on the floor as
Floyd | you do.
Floyd |
Floyd | Produce Aisle


Floyd | This is the produce aisle. All sorts of produce is here. Even mangoes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a juggler and a red apple here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	RootShell www.ifreviews.org 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take mangoes" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x juggler" 		
	

Floyd | The juggler is expertly juggling three mangoes. Unfortunately, they
Floyd | are the last three mangoes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "apple" 		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "take mango" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Kill him." 	
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take apple" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Violence is the answer!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw apple at juggler" 		
	

Floyd | You lack the nerve when it comes to the crucial moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:
Floyd | newton:   The newton spell toggles gravity.
Floyd | dye:   The dye spell changes the color of things.
Floyd | pasto:   The pesto spell pulls a noodle out of a haystack.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "newton" 		Jacqueline says, "Or maybe swapping his fruit." 	
	

Floyd | You're in the wrong place to do that.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	vaporware says (to Floyd), "attack juggler" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "dye apple" 		
	

Floyd | You cast the dye spell at the red apple, but nothing happens.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "throw apple at juggler" 		
	

Floyd | You lack the nerve when it comes to the crucial moment.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give apple to juggler" 		
	

Floyd | You give the red apple to the juggler.
Floyd |

Floyd | The juggler notices you trying to slip hime something of the wrong
Floyd | color. He lets the red apple fall to the ground.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "aw" 	
			DavidW says, "I *tried* dye" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I was hoping he would catch out apple." 	
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "dye apple" 		
	

Floyd | You cast the dye spell at the red apple, but nothing happens.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "dye mango" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	dhakajack says (to Floyd), "wesleycrusher.die.die.die" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "dye" 		
	

Floyd | "DYE," you shout and hope that you're not misunderstood. The red apple

Floyd | becomes mango-colored.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "ha ha" 	
			DavidW says, "ah. Verbs only. No objects." 	
			Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give apple to juggler" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the mango-colored apple)
Floyd | You give the mango-colored apple to the juggler.
Floyd |

Floyd | He doesn't seem to notice you doing it, but he does seem to notice
Floyd | that he's now juggling four object instead of three. He drops one of

Floyd | them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take mango" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Minuteman Foods
Floyd | This is the entrance of Minuteman Foods. A vast array of aisles spread
Floyd | out in either direction.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x aisles" 		
	

Floyd | The aisles are labeled "Seafood," "Produce," "Pasta," and "Clothing."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "enter pasta" 		
	

Floyd | You wander over to the pasta aisle. Your feet clank on the floor as
Floyd | you do.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pasta Aisle


Floyd | This is the pasta aisle. Many types of pasta. Even fettuccine.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of pasta here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pesto" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x book" 		
	

Floyd | Your grimoire. You can check what SPELLS you know.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You are the master of the following spells:
Floyd | newton:   The newton spell toggles gravity.
Floyd | dye:   The dye spell changes the color of things.
Floyd | pasto:   The pesto spell pulls a noodle out of a haystack.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pasto" 		
	

Floyd | "PASTO," you shout. The pile of pasta boxes flies away, and only a

Floyd | single box is left.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Pasta Aisle
Floyd | This is the pasta aisle. Many types of pasta. Even fettuccine.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a fettuccine here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take fettuccine" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Minuteman Foods
Floyd | This is the entrance of Minuteman Foods. A vast array of aisles spread

Floyd | out in either direction.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "enter clothing" 		
	

Floyd | You wander over to the clothing aisle. Your feet clank on the floor as

Floyd | you do.

Floyd |
Floyd | Clothing Aisle
Floyd | This is the clothing aisle. Many articles of clothing. Even magnetic
Floyd | boots.
Floyd |

Floyd | You can see a pair of magnetic boots here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take boots" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.

Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "heavy boots" 	
			Jacqueline says, "ooh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear boots" 		
	

Floyd | You put on the pair of magnetic boots.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Minuteman Foods
Floyd | This is the entrance of Minuteman Foods. A vast array of aisles spread
Floyd | out in either direction.
Floyd |


Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "enter seafood" 		
	

Floyd | You wander over to the seafood aisle. Your feet clank on the floor as
Floyd | you do.
Floyd |


Floyd | Seafood Aisle
Floyd | This is the seafood aisle. You can get all sorts of seafood here.
Floyd | There's a lobster tank at the end of the aisle, but there's a huge
Floyd | line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x boots" 		
	

Floyd | The boots will stick to metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "newton" 		
	

Floyd | "NEWTON," you shout.
Floyd | Everything in the seafod aisle falls to the ceiling. Your magnetic
Floyd | boots keep you firmly fixed to the metal floor. You walk over to the
Floyd | lobster tank, which is bolted to the floor and has a cover, and


Floyd | carefully extract a lobster. You're feeling nice, so you say "NEWTON"
Floyd | again, and everyone falls back to the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | All the ingredients in hand, you make it through the checkout line
Floyd | without having to resort to magic any further.
Floyd |


Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You are surprised at how good lobster-mango fettuccine is. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |


Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "yay" 	
			DavidW says, "That was straightforward." 	
			Doug says, "surprise!" 	
			dhakajack says, "See -- I knew it would be tasty..." 	
			DavidW says, "I'm sure it is tasty." 	
			Jacqueline says (to JackNotJacq), "heehee" 	
			DavidW says, "Are we done for today? It might be nice to eat food for reals." 	
			Jacqueline says, "So, huzzah! That is all of them!" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Timing, yes." 	
			inky asks, "wow, really?" 	
			inky says, "go us" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Thank everyone so much for coming!" 	
	
HOURS LATER, AFTER WE HAD ALL GONE OUR
MERRY WAYS, A NEW CHALLENGER APPEARED!
			
			Benjor exclaims, "howdi!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Wow, Benjor's ClubFloyd sense was tingling." 	
			Jacqueline says, "We are playing the sekrit eleventh game!" 	
			Benjor raises his eyebrows mysteriously 	
			Doug says, "bonus round" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, it wasn't finished earlier today, that's all." 	
			Limax says, "The hidden bonus track" 	
			baf says, "Bonus round" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "load paxless" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | Verbose descriptions.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Well, here you are, sitting in geosychronous orbit above Indianapolis,
Floyd | Indiana. You're stuck here, when you'd much rather be down in Boston,

Floyd | attending PAX-East and meeting the fine folks you chat with on the
Floyd | ifMUD.
Floyd | Suddenly, you remember the remote-bot. You can send it in your place.
Floyd | You run over to the computer and program the bot for it's adventure.
Floyd | You stuff your PAX-East ticket in its carrier and send it off on its
Floyd | way.

Floyd | You watch the fiery descent and its violent crash through the roof of
Floyd | the center.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | PAXLess
Floyd | A quest to the IF Suite

Floyd |
Floyd | Hugo v3.1 / Library 31031
Floyd | IFID: 9ef171ed-c598-4742-971b-5c03a19fdef2
Floyd |
Floyd | Foyer
Floyd |   Bits of the roof and ceiling are on the floor around you. To the

Floyd | south you see the entrance to the line for the IF Suite.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Woo" 	
			Limax says, "So it's Gerynar's compiler that sucks" 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Queue starts here
Floyd |   In the spirit of Interactive Fiction, the entrance to the Secrets of
Floyd | Great IF panel is a maze. Oh, this looks like it'll be fun.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	baf says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're not carrying anything.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Running self-diagnostic:
Floyd | LOCOMOTION: Good
Floyd | SENSORS:

Floyd | +  VISUAL: Good
Floyd | +  AUDIO: Good
Floyd | +  CHEM: OFFLINE
Floyd | MANIPULATORS: Good
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Limax exclaims, "X me!" 	
			Limax says, "Dangit... you beat me to it" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Nice." 	
			Limax asks, "DId someone do xyzzy yet?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "It's like a Suspended flashback." 	
			Gerynar says, "put that in because i've been told it's a good idea to do so" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "chem" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "chem".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | You are enveloped by orange smoke. When it clears, you see that you're
Floyd | back at the beginning of the maze.

Floyd |
Floyd | Start of the maze
Floyd |   A promising start to a rather well-made, indoor maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | Chemical Anylizers are offline, therefore you cannot "smell" anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn on chem" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "chem".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "activate analyzers" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "analyzers".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "there's a sign here, forgot to mention it in the text" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "activate Anylizers" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "anylizers".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "didn't want to implement smell" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Start of the maze
Floyd |   A promising start to a rather well-made, indoor maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | Verbose descriptions.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "read sign" 		
	

Floyd | You haven't seen anything like that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "no lizers. not any lizers at all." 	
			Jacqueline says, "See folks? See what you get out of ClubFloyd? We wouldn't know about that sign if the author weren't here, communicating with us in real time!" 	
			Gerynar says, "oh...it's in the next room (to the south)" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "take all" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing to take.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're not carrying anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Breaking through the wall is frowned upon by management, might as well
Floyd | get into the spirit of things and solve the maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "yeah, I teleported us into the maze by accident" 	
			Johnny asks, "restart?" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "restart" 		
	

Floyd | Are you sure you want to restart (YES or NO)?

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | Verbose descriptions.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Well, here you are, sitting in geosychronous orbit above Indianapolis,

Floyd | Indiana. You're stuck here, when you'd much rather be down in Boston,
Floyd | attending PAX-East and meeting the fine folks you chat with on the
Floyd | ifMUD.
Floyd | Suddenly, you remember the remote-bot. You can send it in your place.
Floyd | You run over to the computer and program the bot for it's adventure.
Floyd | You stuff your PAX-East ticket in its carrier and send it off on its

Floyd | way.
Floyd | You watch the fiery descent and its violent crash through the roof of
Floyd | the center.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | PAXLess

Floyd | A quest to the IF Suite
Floyd |
Floyd | Hugo v3.1 / Library 31031
Floyd | IFID: 9ef171ed-c598-4742-971b-5c03a19fdef2
Floyd |
Floyd | Foyer

Floyd |   Bits of the roof and ceiling are on the floor around you. To the
Floyd | south you see the entrance to the line for the IF Suite.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "I had th... yes" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Foyer
Floyd |   Bits of the roof and ceiling are on the floor around you. To the
Floyd | south you see the entrance to the line for the IF Suite.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | Verbose descriptions.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Queue starts here
Floyd |   In the spirit of Interactive Fiction, the entrance to the Secrets of

Floyd | Great IF panel is a maze. Oh, this looks like it'll be fun.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x sign" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You haven't seen anything like that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Foyer
Floyd |   Bits of the roof and ceiling are on the floor around you. To the
Floyd | south you see the entrance to the line for the IF Suite.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x sign" 		
	

Floyd | You haven't seen anything like that.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "...." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | The Queue starts here
Floyd |   In the spirit of Interactive Fiction, the entrance to the Secrets of
Floyd | Great IF panel is a maze. Oh, this looks like it'll be fun.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Start of the maze
Floyd |   A promising start to a rather well-made, indoor maze.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "sorry, the sign mentions that if you get lost, xyzzy will bring you to the beginning of the maze" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x sign" 		
	

Floyd | You haven't seen anything like that.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "Ha ha ha" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Breaking through the wall is frowned upon by management, might as well
Floyd | get into the spirit of things and solve the maze.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "exits" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "exits".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Breaking through the wall is frowned upon by management, might as well
Floyd | get into the spirit of things and solve the maze.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "look north" 		
	

Floyd | You see nothing special to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Part of the maze
Floyd |   This part of the maze seems easy enough, only three possible
Floyd | directions to go; west, south or east.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "so, hug the left wall?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Wow. I love a good old fashioned, old skool maze." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		Limax says, "Let's break with tradition and hugh the right wall" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Galatea's room
Floyd |   A mostly featureless, white room. There's a pedestal with a
Floyd | spotlight in the center. The only way out is back to the west.
Floyd |   Sitting on White Pedestal is a Galatea Doll.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oh cool" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x doll" 		
	

Floyd | It's a small doll with yellow hair and a green dress. Sticking out of

Floyd | the back of the doll is a pull-string.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x doll" 		
	

Floyd | It's a small doll with yellow hair and a green dress. Sticking out of

Floyd | the back of the doll is a pull-string.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "oh dear" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pull string" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "pull string" 		
	

Floyd | The Galatea Doll says:
Floyd | "!slled aetalaG gnikam ,deppart em tog s'ylimE !!PLEH"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "pull string" 		
	

Floyd | The Galatea Doll says:
Floyd | "A small portion of the procedes from my sale go
Floyd | towards the 'Save the Alaskan Wilderness' fund."
Floyd |

Floyd | >
Floyd | The Galatea Doll says:
Floyd | "It's a huge rock in the sky, or so I'm told."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "yay" 	
			inky asks, "galatea dells?" 	
			inky says, "oh, dolls" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pull string" 		
	

Floyd | The Galatea Doll says:
Floyd | "I don't know what you call them."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pull string" 		
	

Floyd | The Galatea Doll says:
Floyd | "It was full of sunshine."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take doll" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x pedestal" 		
	

Floyd | A white pedestal standing about four feet high.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Part of the maze
Floyd |   This part of the maze seems easy enough, only three possible
Floyd | directions to go; west, south or east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "take pedestal" 		
	

Floyd | You don't see that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "so, hug left wall, or right wall?" 	
			inky says, "the left wall is huggier" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "I'd never thought about doing it that way. Does that work even in IF mazes?" 	
			Fang says, "I dunno" 	
			Gerynar says, "probably not in a twisty maze" 	
			Fang says, "it should..." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Start of the maze
Floyd |   A promising start to a rather well-made, indoor maze.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Part of the maze

Floyd |   This part of the maze seems easy enough, only three possible
Floyd | directions to go; west, south or east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Part of the maze
Floyd |   Not too bad, at least it's not a twisty maze, all passages alike. On
Floyd | one of the walls is a piece of wiki-art.* Exits lead to the north,
Floyd | south and west.
Floyd |

Floyd | *NOTE: wiki-art was a short-lived [citation needed] art-form where
Floyd | people printed out wiki pages poster sized and sold them. It didn't
Floyd | last very long.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "gridded mazes anyway" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x art" 		
	

Floyd | You study the wiki-art. It seems to be an article about the Great
Floyd | Potato Famine in Ireland. You are, however, pretty sure the part about
Floyd | Kathy Ireland has nothing to do with the rest of it.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get art" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take that.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "read art" 		
	

Floyd | You can't do that with Wiki-Art.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Wow... Kathy Ireland... there's a name out of the past" 	
			Gerynar is old 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Maze Turning Point

Floyd |   A twist, but not a twisty twist, only two directions to go: north or
Floyd | east.
Floyd |   A Potato is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get potato" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x it" 		
	

Floyd | (assuming you mean the Potato)
Floyd | A brown, bumpy potato. Curiously, there's a lamp carved into the side
Floyd | of the potato.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "so far this maze isn't very mazy" 	
			Limax says (to Gerynar), "So am I. The first SI swimsuit issue I bought had her on the cover, though" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "get lamp" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "lamp".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Fang says, "aw" 	
			Allen asks, "wow, really?" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "turn on potato" 		
	

Floyd | You can't do that with the Potato.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Allways
Floyd |   This is the one room that all four cardinal directions are open to
Floyd | you. There is a panel on a pedestal with a red switch on it.
Floyd |   Control Panel is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "think magic" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "plugh" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "plugh".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | A black pedestal with a red switch on it. It stands about chest high
Floyd | right in the center of the room. Currently it is switched off.
Floyd | >

		Allen asks, "didn't the first SI swimsuit issue date to the 1840s?" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "frotz panel" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn on panel" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

Floyd | An over-sized mallet appears above your head and bonks you. You're
Floyd | feeling a little disoriented at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "buh" 	
			Limax says, "Ouch" 	
	baf says (to Floyd), "spells" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "spells".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "there's two spells, and an unimplemented spell-lister (xyzzy and frotz)" 	
			Johnny says, "i" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying a Galatea Doll and a Potato.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "frotz potato" 		
	

Floyd | A puff of green smoke swirls around the potato and dissapates.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "frotz" 		
	

Floyd | Be a little more specific about what you'd like to frotz.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heehee There's an unimplemented spell-lister." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x potato" 		
	

Floyd | A brown, bumpy potato. Curiously, there's a lamp carved into the side
Floyd | of the potato. And it's glowing faintly.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "frotz doll" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x doll" 		
	

Floyd | It's a small doll with yellow hair and a green dress. Sticking out of
Floyd | the back of the doll is a pull-string.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oho" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Fettucini Exhibit
Floyd |   Three of the walls are covered with Fettucini art. In the middle is

Floyd | a pedestal with a box on top.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks (of Jacqueline), "PAX inside joke?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x art" 		
	

Floyd | You don't see that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "wall" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "wall".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "rub potato" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "rub".

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | A dark, ebony-esque box that is slightly larger than a bread box.
Floyd | currently, it is currently closed.

Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of Limax), "Which? The unimplemented spell lister?" 	
			Fang says, "currently" 	
			DavidW says, "Uneasily, I uneasily open it." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open box" 		
	

Floyd | Opened.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | A dark, ebony-esque box that is slightly larger than a bread box.
Floyd | currently, it is currently open.
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I just mean haha he didn't implement it, but that's okay 'cause he's here to tell us." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "look in box" 		
	

Floyd | Inside Ebony-esque Box is A bowl of fettucini.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x fettucini" 		
	

Floyd | A bowl of well preserved fettucini.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x bowl" 		
	

Floyd | A bowl of well preserved fettucini.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "smell bowl" 		
	

Floyd | Chemical Anylizers are offline, therefore you cannot "smell" anything.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "what is fettucini anyway?" 	
			Limax says, ".Oh, okay" 	
			DavidW says, "Long flat noodles." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Fang), "It's a - yeah, what David said. A type of pasta." 	
			Limax says, "Yummy long flat noodles" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Usually with alfredo sause." 	
			Jacqueline says, "er, sauce" 	
			DavidW says, "well, you can also do a red meat sauce. I forget the name, though." 	
			Gerynar asks, "marinara?" 	
			DavidW says, "That sounds right." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get bowl" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Breaking through the wall is frowned upon by management, might as well
Floyd | get into the spirit of things and solve the maze.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Breaking through the wall is frowned upon by management, might as well
Floyd | get into the spirit of things and solve the maze.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Perhaps you ought to close the box before leaving.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "close box" 		
	

Floyd | Closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Part of the maze
Floyd |   Not too bad, at least it's not a twisty maze, all passages alike. On
Floyd | one of the walls is a piece of wiki-art.* Exits lead to the north,

Floyd | south and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | *NOTE: wiki-art was a short-lived [citation needed] art-form where
Floyd | people printed out wiki pages poster sized and sold them. It didn't
Floyd | last very long.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Maze Turning Point
Floyd |   A twist, but not a twisty twist, only two directions to go: north or

Floyd | east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Allways
Floyd |   This is the one room that all four cardinal directions are open to
Floyd | you. There is a panel on a pedestal with a red switch on it.
Floyd |   Control Panel is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Galatea's room
Floyd |   A mostly featureless, white room. There's a pedestal with a
Floyd | spotlight in the center. The only way out is back to the west.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Was there really wiki art?" 	
			Gerynar says, "not that I'm aware of" 	
			Jacqueline says, "phew" 	
			Limax says, "I hear it's like ascii art" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Part of the maze
Floyd |   This part of the maze seems easy enough, only three possible

Floyd | directions to go; west, south or east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Part of the maze
Floyd |   Not too bad, at least it's not a twisty maze, all passages alike. On
Floyd | one of the walls is a piece of wiki-art.* Exits lead to the north,
Floyd | south and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | *NOTE: wiki-art was a short-lived [citation needed] art-form where

Floyd | people printed out wiki pages poster sized and sold them. It didn't
Floyd | last very long.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Maze Turning Point
Floyd |   A twist, but not a twisty twist, only two directions to go: north or
Floyd | east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Huh. That almost rhymes" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Allways
Floyd |   This is the one room that all four cardinal directions are open to

Floyd | you. There is a panel on a pedestal with a red switch on it.
Floyd |   Control Panel is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x switch" 		
	

Floyd | A black pedestal with a red switch on it. It stands about chest high
Floyd | right in the center of the room. Currently it is switched on.
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "turn off switch" 		
	

Floyd | A buffered analgesic appears on the control panel. You gratefully take
Floyd | it then swallow it. Ahh, now you feel much better.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nearing the end, or are you?
Floyd |   This room looks a little unfinished, as if those putting this maze
Floyd | together were running out of steam. Which means you're probably

Floyd | getting near the end.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | The last room
Floyd |   This is it! The final room of the maze. To the east, you can see the
Floyd | entrance to the IF Suite. There is an intriguing sign on one of the
Floyd | walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "Thats' out of HHG, isn't it?" 	
			Gerynar says, "yes" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "read sign" 		
	

Floyd | Guvf fvta vf urer whfg gb naabl lbh.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Limax asks, "rot13?" 	
			Gerynar says, "yes" 	
			inky says, "(on the mud you can type rot13 text to get a translation)" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
			Limax says, "That saves trying to figure it out by hnad" 	
			Limax says, "HA ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the Interactive Fiction Suite.
Floyd |   To the east, you can see the IF Suite, with many of the people you'd
Floyd | like to meet. (you hope, you only know what a couple of them actually
Floyd | look like.
Floyd |   The Generic Enforcer is here.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x enforcer" 		
	

Floyd | Red shirt, pants, face, etc...
Floyd | All in all, rather unremarkable looking.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | The enforcer steps in your path and says "Sorry robot dude, you can't
Floyd | go there."

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cry" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "cry".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull cord" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "cord".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		baf asks, "What, pants? No kilt?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "pull string" 		
	

Floyd | The Galatea Doll says:
Floyd | "What kind of exhibition? It's an art exhibition."
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying a Galatea Doll, a Potato (providing light), and A
Floyd | bowl of fettucini.
Floyd | The guards stomach rumbles

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give potato to enforcer" 		
	

Floyd | The Generic Enforcer politely refuses.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "give fettucini to enforcer" 		
	

Floyd | Thanks, I was getting really hungry.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The End
Floyd |   This is it, the Interactive Fiction Suite. You've made it and now
Floyd | you get to mingle with the hoi-palloi if IFdom. Seems a bit quiet, you

Floyd | look around and realize that you're late and missed all the fun.
Floyd |
Floyd | *** YOU'VE WON THE GAME! ***
Floyd |
Floyd | The game has ended.  Do you want to (R)ESTART, R(E)STORE a saved game,
Floyd | (U)NDO your last turn, or (Q)UIT?

		inky says, "hurrah" 	
			inky says, "wait, this is a tragic ending" 	
			inky asks, "was there a time limit?" 	
			Johnny says (to Gerynar), "Nice." 	
			Gerynar says, "no, the game itself was late, and so was the robot when you sent it" 	
			Jacqueline says, "huzzah" 	
			Limax says, "Yay and tragic" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Thank you, Garynar. :)" 	
			Gerynar says, "there was a grue room and a false end to the maze" 	
			Limax says, "And we missed them both" 	
			inky says, "cunning" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "A grue room?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "We really should see the grue room." 	
			DavidW says, "Between the green room and the blue room." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Is that what happens if we hug the right wall." 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Oh man" 	
			Johnny says, "Dammit. I shouldn't have frotzed that potato." 	
			Gerynar says, "you can frotz the potato many times" 	
			Gerynar says, "it turns it on and off" 	
			Allen says, "as long as you don't frotz yourself" 	
	Allen arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		inky says (to Johnny), "how often in life we say that" 	
			Gerynar says, "can only frotz the potato, and one other thing" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the Interactive Fiction Suite.
Floyd |   To the east, you can see the IF Suite, with many of the people you'd
Floyd | like to meet. (you hope, you only know what a couple of them actually

Floyd | look like.
Floyd |   The Generic Enforcer is here.  The Generic Enforcer has A bowl of
Floyd | fettucini.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		inky says, "whoops!" 	
			Johnny says (to inky), "haha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "load paxless" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Verbose descriptions.
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | Well, here you are, sitting in geosychronous orbit above Indianapolis,
Floyd | Indiana. You're stuck here, when you'd much rather be down in Boston,
Floyd | attending PAX-East and meeting the fine folks you chat with on the
Floyd | ifMUD.
Floyd | Suddenly, you remember the remote-bot. You can send it in your place.
Floyd | You run over to the computer and program the bot for it's adventure.

Floyd | You stuff your PAX-East ticket in its carrier and send it off on its
Floyd | way.
Floyd | You watch the fiery descent and its violent crash through the roof of
Floyd | the center.
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | PAXLess
Floyd | A quest to the IF Suite
Floyd |
Floyd | Hugo v3.1 / Library 31031
Floyd | IFID: 9ef171ed-c598-4742-971b-5c03a19fdef2
Floyd |

Floyd | Foyer
Floyd |   Bits of the roof and ceiling are on the floor around you. To the
Floyd | south you see the entrance to the line for the IF Suite.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		Gerynar says, "verbose is on automatically" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Queue starts here
Floyd |   In the spirit of Interactive Fiction, the entrance to the Secrets of

Floyd | Great IF panel is a maze. Oh, this looks like it'll be fun.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Start of the maze
Floyd |   A promising start to a rather well-made, indoor maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Breaking through the wall is frowned upon by management, might as well
Floyd | get into the spirit of things and solve the maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Part of the maze
Floyd |   This part of the maze seems easy enough, only three possible
Floyd | directions to go; west, south or east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "read poster" 		
	

Floyd | You don't see that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Galatea's room
Floyd |   A mostly featureless, white room. There's a pedestal with a
Floyd | spotlight in the center. The only way out is back to the west.

Floyd |   Sitting on White Pedestal is a Galatea Doll.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get doll" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Part of the maze

Floyd |   This part of the maze seems easy enough, only three possible
Floyd | directions to go; west, south or east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Part of the maze
Floyd |   Not too bad, at least it's not a twisty maze, all passages alike. On
Floyd | one of the walls is a piece of wiki-art.* Exits lead to the north,
Floyd | south and west.
Floyd |

Floyd | *NOTE: wiki-art was a short-lived [citation needed] art-form where
Floyd | people printed out wiki pages poster sized and sold them. It didn't
Floyd | last very long.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read poster" 		
	

Floyd | You can't do that with Wiki-Art.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Fettucini Exhibit
Floyd |   Three of the walls are covered with Fettucini art. In the middle is
Floyd | a pedestal with a box on top.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "open box" 		
	

Floyd | Opened.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get bowl" 		
	

Floyd | You haven't seen anything like that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look in box" 		
	

Floyd | Inside Ebony-esque Box is A bowl of fettucini.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get bowl" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Perhaps you ought to close the box before leaving.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "close box" 		
	

Floyd | Closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Part of the maze
Floyd |   Not too bad, at least it's not a twisty maze, all passages alike. On
Floyd | one of the walls is a piece of wiki-art.* Exits lead to the north,
Floyd | south and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | *NOTE: wiki-art was a short-lived [citation needed] art-form where

Floyd | people printed out wiki pages poster sized and sold them. It didn't
Floyd | last very long.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Maze Turning Point
Floyd |   A twist, but not a twisty twist, only two directions to go: north or
Floyd | east.
Floyd |   A Potato is here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "get potato" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Allways
Floyd |   This is the one room that all four cardinal directions are open to
Floyd | you. There is a panel on a pedestal with a red switch on it.

Floyd |   Control Panel is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | C4
Floyd |   Yet another boring room with only two exits; north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | E/W Corridor in Maze
Floyd |   A plain, featureless hallway that leads east and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "we" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "we".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Part of the maze
Floyd |   An undecorated corner in the maze, seems you can only go either
Floyd | north, or east.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You stumble around in the dark.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | It's too dark to see anything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Breaking through the wall is frowned upon by management, might as well
Floyd | get into the spirit of things and solve the maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Breaking through the wall is frowned upon by management, might as well
Floyd | get into the spirit of things and solve the maze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "This is promising... it's dark." 	
			inky asks, "is there a grue here somewhere?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Breaking through the wall is frowned upon by management, might as well
Floyd | get into the spirit of things and solve the maze.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Part of the maze
Floyd |   An undecorated corner in the maze, seems you can only go either
Floyd | north, or east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "frotz potato" 		
	

Floyd | A puff of green smoke swirls around the potato and dissapates.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "frotz potato" 		
	

Floyd | A puff of green smoke swirls around the potato and dissapates.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "frotz potato" 		
	

Floyd | A puff of green smoke swirls around the potato and dissapates.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dark Room
Floyd |   A Grue exhibit. Posters line the walls, depicting various artists'
Floyd | depiction of what a grue might look like.
Floyd |   Poster 1, Poster 2, and Poster 3 are here.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x poster 1" 		
	

Floyd | This poster must have used at least three black crayons, as there is
Floyd | nothing but blackness and a waxy residue. Below the poster is a small
Floyd | inscription that reads 'Grue that ate my dad' by: Jimmy F., aged 8.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x poster 2" 		
	

Floyd | This poster is reproduction of the famous oil on canvas 'Grue attack'
Floyd | by Emmenly Small. There are two, small yellow-green eyes barely

Floyd | visible in the bottom right third of the image.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x poster 3" 		
	

Floyd | A reprint of the only known, authenticted photo of a grue. It was

Floyd | found by the bones of the famous, cave-crawler J. Lottie. All that's
Floyd | really visible are slavering fangs, closing around the lens of the
Floyd | camera.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "who is J Lottie? Lucea?" 	
			Alex says (to inky), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that Lucea is Sarah." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Gosh, maybe it's me." 	
			inky says, "oh, of course" 	
			Gerynar says, "made up names that sounded vaguely muddish" 	
			inky says, "I was thinking Jimmy F was the spag guy, but I guess that would be Jimmy M" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Part of the maze
Floyd |   An undecorated corner in the maze, seems you can only go either

Floyd | north, or east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | E/W Corridor in Maze
Floyd |   A plain, featureless hallway that leads east and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "where is the fake ending?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | C4
Floyd |   Yet another boring room with only two exits; north and west.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Allways
Floyd |   This is the one room that all four cardinal directions are open to

Floyd | you. There is a panel on a pedestal with a red switch on it.
Floyd |   Control Panel is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Generic Corner
Floyd |   A featureless, white room with two exits: east and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Pig Sty
Floyd |   A stuffed pig in a sty sits in the corner of the room. The pig looks
Floyd | more intelligent than it has a right to. On the wall behind the

Floyd | display is a sign. Exits lead to the north and to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "read sign" 		
	

Floyd | Dis is da famous pig dat Grunk lost all dem years ago (Tweee.).

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x pig" 		
	

Floyd | He's pink, fat and stuffed.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "kiss pig" 		
	

Floyd | You don't need to use the word "kiss".
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Ha ha" 	
			Johnny | You'd rather kiss a... Um. Just no. 	
			Jacqueline says (to Johnny), "Keep your mind on the game." 	
			Limax says, "Ha ha again" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | False Hope
Floyd |   There is a door here with a sign taped to it. Obvious exits are

Floyd | well, only one...south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "read sign" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, but the IF Suite has been moved to the other room.

Floyd | Someone has fallen asleep under one of the tables and we can't
Floyd | wake him up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "haha" 	
			Johnny says, "heh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Rob is immortalized in IF!" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "s.w.s.e.s.e." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Pig Sty
Floyd |   A stuffed pig in a sty sits in the corner of the room. The pig looks
Floyd | more intelligent than it has a right to. On the wall behind the
Floyd | display is a sign. Exits lead to the north and to the west.
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | Generic Corner
Floyd |   A featureless, white room with two exits: east and south.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Allways

Floyd |   This is the one room that all four cardinal directions are open to
Floyd | you. There is a panel on a pedestal with a red switch on it.
Floyd |   Control Panel is here.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Nearing the end, or are you?

Floyd |   This room looks a little unfinished, as if those putting this maze
Floyd | together were running out of steam. Which means you're probably
Floyd | getting near the end.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The last room

Floyd |   This is it! The final room of the maze. To the east, you can see the
Floyd | entrance to the IF Suite. There is an intriguing sign on one of the
Floyd | walls.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The entrance to the Interactive Fiction Suite.

Floyd |   To the east, you can see the IF Suite, with many of the people you'd
Floyd | like to meet. (you hope, you only know what a couple of them actually
Floyd | look like.
Floyd |   The Generic Enforcer is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "show potato to enforcer" 		
	

Floyd | Whoa...it's glowing. Is it.. is it.. radioactive?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "What happens if we eat the glowing potato, again?" 	
	Lucea arrives, full of fun and funk. 		Jacqueline asks, "Do we glow like ET?" 	
			Limax says, "You might want to find out" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "eat potato" 		
	

Floyd | Eating found food at a big convention really doesn't make sense, now
Floyd | does it?
Floyd | The guards stomach rumbles
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "ask enforcer about galatea" 		
	

Floyd | Cute doll, but there wasn't much action in the game that inspired her.
Floyd | The guards stomach rumbles
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "give potato to guard" 		
	

Floyd | The Generic Enforcer politely refuses.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "frotz enforcer" 		
	

Floyd | The enforcer's eyes widen as he starts to glow with a pale blue nimbus
Floyd | of light.
Floyd | "Wha..what did you do to me? I'm glowing!"
Floyd | The enforcer runs off, screaming the whole way.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
			Jacqueline says, "yay" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Although we should not make fun of those volunteers." 	
			Jacqueline says, "They mostly did a very good job." 	
			Limax says, "Hee hee" 	
			Gerynar says, "it was more to practice multiple ways to defeat a puzzle" 	
			Jacqueline nods. 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "enter" 		
	

Floyd | Be a little more specific about what you'd like to enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The End
Floyd |   This is it, the Interactive Fiction Suite. You've made it and now
Floyd | you get to mingle with the hoi-palloi if IFdom. Seems a bit quiet, you
Floyd | look around and realize that you're late and missed all the fun.
Floyd |

Floyd | *** YOU'VE WON THE GAME! ***
Floyd |
Floyd | The game has ended.  Do you want to (R)ESTART, R(E)STORE a saved game,
Floyd | (U)NDO your last turn, or (Q)UIT?

		Jacqueline says, "Good deal. Thanks, Gerynar." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "q" 		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		Gerynar says, "the switch was a bit to debug, when it's on, the exits from Allways are randomish" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "f no" 		
	Floyd says (to Johnny), "Floyd doesn't know that trick." 		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "no" 		
	Floyd says (to Johnny), "Floyd doesn't know that trick." 		Gerynar says, "but I got mixed up coding if on/off directions" 	
			Jacqueline says, "yikes" 	
			inky says, "hurrah" 	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Marika the Offering by James Webb (aka revgiblet)
As played on ifMUD on April 10, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Marika the Offering, written by James Webb (aka revgiblet). Marika the Offering was originally released as part of the 2007 One Room Game Competition, where it took third place. It went on to take third in the InsideADRIFT Game of the Year Comp 2007. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	DavidW says (to Floyd), "load marika" 		
	

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Floyd | Loading game...
Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
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Floyd | Marika the Offering
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Floyd | Marika the Offering
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Floyd | An ADRIFT text adventure by revgiblet (revgiblet@gmail.com).  This is
Floyd | v1.0 (2007)
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Floyd | Type story at any time for the backstory.

Floyd |
Floyd | Type thanks for a list of credits.
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		maga says, "also, do we need a driver? I dimly recall this being a bit time-sensitive" 	
			inky says, "well, we can poke around for a bit, maybe" 	
			Nitku says, "I suggest you just restart every time the time runs out." 	
			DavidW says, "I think we need to stumble around at first." 	
	inky pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | (Press a key to begin)

Floyd |
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Floyd |
Floyd | The Room in the Tower
Floyd |

Floyd | I am standing in a room that has been meticulously constructed from
Floyd | cold, grey stones in a very simple manner.  My eyes are hypnotically
Floyd | drawn to the main feature in the west wall, a large double window that
Floyd | swings open in the evening breeze.  A wide single bed sits in the
Floyd | centre of the room.  I know from experience that the bed is incredibly
Floyd | comfortable and it is currently taking all of my willpower to resist

Floyd | the temptation to lie down and drift into oblivion.  The bed is made
Floyd | up with a soft looking pillow and has a blanket wrapped round it.
Floyd |
Floyd | It appears to me that this room once served a less sinister purpose,
Floyd | for there is a fireplace built into the north wall.  The fireplace is
Floyd | as empty as my heart.  A thick wooden shelf is fixed to the wall

Floyd | above, on which rests a burning candle that gives the room an eerie
Floyd | glow.  The low stone ceiling separates me from the heavens and God
Floyd | above.  In the south wall is a thick metal door; the only way out of
Floyd | the tower alive.
Floyd |
Floyd | A full-length portrait mirror is afixed to the east wall, opposite the

Floyd | window.  It reflects the horizon scene, creating the illusion that the
Floyd | room is larger than it is.  A rickety wooden chair has been placed
Floyd | beside the mirror.  The air is musty and offends my nostrils.  My
Floyd | remaining life can be measured in heartbeats.  I must act!
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Room in the Tower | Score: 0 ]

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "It is just one room, after all." 	
			inky says, "dang" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "story" 		
	

Floyd |
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Floyd | My mother told me the story of the curse when I was seven.  Every
Floyd | child knew it off by heart, for it was the reason that the village was
Floyd | shunned by even the poorest beggar and cripple.  It was the reason why
Floyd | we were alone and downcast.

Floyd |
Floyd | My mother wept as she told it.  I didn't know why then, but I do now.
Floyd | She feared that I would be The Offering, the one who must die to buy
Floyd | peace from The Count.  It turned out that she was right.  My mother
Floyd | could often see these things coming.
Floyd |

Floyd | The Count is what we, in the old tongue, call a vampyre; the undead.
Floyd | He used to be a nobleman but fell into darkness in some way.  The
Floyd | legends are not clear, though my mother told me that she believed it
Floyd | was because of a woman.  As a child this was something else that I did
Floyd | not understand, but I am beginning to know what she might have meant.
Floyd |

Floyd | The cause of his curse is irrelevant, as is the reason why he chose
Floyd | our village to be the one he torments.  All that matters is that he
Floyd | did choose us.  He made a bargain with the elders of our village many
Floyd | generations ago.  He promised that he would leave us in peace on one
Floyd | condition.  Every fifteen years the purest and most beautiful maiden
Floyd | in the village must be delivered over to him.  I was born the night of

Floyd | his last visit to the village.  Many considered it an omen; a
Floyd | prophetic gesture that I was to be his next victim.
Floyd |
Floyd | As I grew my parents prayed that I would fall ill and become weak, or
Floyd | that I would be ugly.  The prayers of the villagers have remained
Floyd | unanswered for years and years now, and the prayers of my parents were

Floyd | no different.  I grew strong and, as I am often told, blossomed into
Floyd | beauty.
Floyd |
Floyd | As the years passed and the dread night approached my parents begged
Floyd | me to flee the village.  They offered to marry me off to a farmer in
Floyd | the next village, but the elders opposed them.  It seemed that, to

Floyd | protect their own daughters, they had already decided that the timing
Floyd | of my birth meant I was to be the one.  My parents were powerless, for
Floyd | was it not true that of all the young girls in the village I was
Floyd | amongst the finest and prettiest?
Floyd |

		Roger says, "oh noes a dracula" 	
			Gerynar says, "I was thinking "oh noes, an ogre"" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "help" 		
	

Floyd | (Press a key)
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | It was decided by lot yesterday afternoon.  I was to be The Offering,
Floyd | the one that The Count was to feast upon to ensure the safety of my
Floyd | people for the next fifteen years.  I was dressed in a simple linen
Floyd | frock, given my last meal of boar and stewed vegetables and cruelly
Floyd | deprived of sleep by the phantom of fear.  The next day, my birthday
Floyd | and my final day, passed in a haze of anxiety and exhaustion and

Floyd | solitary confinement to prevent escape or - the worst of sins -
Floyd | suicide.  I paced back and forth, too tired to think and yet too
Floyd | terrified to sleep.  When my mother entered the room and embraced me
Floyd | she may as well have been an angel as far as my fevoured imagination
Floyd | was concerned.  She spoke in hushed tones, not wishing the guards
Floyd | outside the room to overhear.

Floyd |
Floyd | "My dearest Marika," she began, "I have long suspected the truth.  The
Floyd | Count takes one of our best and then leaves us for fifteen years.
Floyd | Many have speculated that our bargain is what keeps us safe for that
Floyd | period of time.  They are the loudest voices amongst us, the ones that
Floyd | say that our sacrifice saves us from extended torment; that The Count

Floyd | drinks the blood of travellers and the children of other villages for
Floyd | that time.  I think that they are wrong."
Floyd |
Floyd | I blinked, confused and uncertain of what my mother was telling me.
Floyd | She continued regardless.
Floyd |

Floyd | "I believe that The Count is a creature who only visits us once every
Floyd | fifteen years because for most of that time he sleeps.  I believe that
Floyd | he awakes every fifteen years to feed, and he threatens us and uses
Floyd | our children to slake his terrible thirst.  After he has satisfied his
Floyd | cruel desire he surrenders to sleep again.  Fifteen years pass and the
Floyd | cycle begins again.  He must be at his weakest following the end of

Floyd | his hibernation - the night that he takes one of our daughters, his
Floyd | first kill."
Floyd |
Floyd | "But what does this mean mother?  Do you expect me to fight him?  To
Floyd | kill him?  If this is true why do the men not hunt him and kill him as
Floyd | he sleeps for fifteen years?"

Floyd |
Floyd | "The men of this village are slaves to the legend; to the fear.  They
Floyd | do not believe me.  But we Bojin women are strong!  You can fight him,
Floyd | my daughter.  You can keep him at bay!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "What do you mean, mother? " I whimpered , "I do not understand."

Floyd |
Floyd | "I know that in his initial weakness he could be beaten and we could
Floyd | be rid of him forever!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Mother, I am so tired.  I am not sure I can do this..."
Floyd |

Floyd | "You do not need to fight him, my child.  Just keep him at bay.  They
Floyd | will take you to the tower.  The door will be locked so you will not
Floyd | be able to escape. Sleep will overtake you and then The Count will
Floyd | arrive.  In the time that you have before the darkness you must make
Floyd | the room secure!  I am sure that he will be too weak to force entry if
Floyd | you can just keep him out!"

Floyd |
Floyd | "I...mother.  I don't know.  I can't think...."
Floyd |
Floyd | At this my mother grabbed my arm tightly.  It hurt, and the pain
Floyd | brought me to my senses.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Daughter!  Do not give up!  You can do this!"
Floyd |

		inky says, "ok, so I guess that is the goal of the game" 	
			Roger says, "oh noes vampiric ogre" 	
			DavidW says, "yup. Keep the vampire out." 	
			Roger says, "I'm imagining the narrator as a typical teenage girl at this point" 	
			Roger says, "And I was all like, jeez mom, take a chill pill and try laying off the exclaimation points for a while" 	
			DB says, "Ha ha." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | (Press a key)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | At that moment the guards entered the room.  My mother stepped back,
Floyd | looking anxious.
Floyd |

Floyd | "I'm sorry.  It is time," Bogdan, the eldest guard, spoke
Floyd | apologetically.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I understand," my mother said, biting her bottom lip.  She looked at
Floyd | me again, willing me to understand and to fight my fate.  The world
Floyd | seemed to pass in slow motion as I gazed at the men who had come to

Floyd | escort me to the place of my death.  Bogdan was a friend of my father,
Floyd | and I could see in his eyes the anguish that only a man with the
Floyd | imagination to picture his own daughter could feel.  Enric was a few
Floyd | years older than me, and the regret in his eyes was the loss of what
Floyd | could have been.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Goodbye Marika, and may God go with you."  My mother kissed me on the
Floyd | cheek, gently ran her hand through my hair and fled from the room.
Floyd | Bogdan nodded at me and took me by the hand.  The men led me from the
Floyd | room and out into the twilight of the empty village.  It was
Floyd | considered bad luck to see the Offering on the night of her departure.
Floyd | It was safer to stay at home behind closed doors and pretend that

Floyd | nothing terrible was about to happen.  Overcome, I stumbled and fell
Floyd | to my knees.  I felt the gentle hands of Enric under my arms.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I do not...I do not know if I can do it," I whispered, every word an
Floyd | effort.
Floyd |

Floyd | "I will carry you." Enric lifted me gently as Bogdan patted his
Floyd | shoulder.  I looked into Enric's face as he began to walk towards the
Floyd | Tower that lay just outside the village and felt the darkness of sleep
Floyd | cover me for the first time in about thirty six hours.  In my dreams
Floyd | Enric's face changed into that of my mother as she mouthed the same
Floyd | words at me over and over again - Keep him out!

Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | (Press a key)
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | I awoke with a start to find that I was lying on a comfortable bed.
Floyd | Enric was leaning over me, a single tear rolling down his cheek.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm sorry.  I did not mean to wake you.  I wanted...I wanted you to
Floyd | stay asleep.  I thought it would be...better."
Floyd |

Floyd | "I am glad that you did," I murmered, recalling my mother's final
Floyd | words.
Floyd |
Floyd | Enric kissed me on the cheek and stood up.  He wiped the eye from his
Floyd | face and turned away.
Floyd |

Floyd | "Marika...I must tell you something..." Enric spoke, weighing his
Floyd | words carefully.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Enric!" barked Bogdan, "Remember what the Elders said!  You will not
Floyd | say anything!"
Floyd |

Floyd | Enric's shoulders stiffened and, even though I couldn't see his face,
Floyd | I could tell that he was wrestling with something heavy.  Finally his
Floyd | shoulders slumped and he began to walk towards the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Goodbye Marika.  I'm sorry," he said with conviction.
Floyd |

Floyd | Bogdan stood in the doorway, looking at me with grim regret.  In a
Floyd | moment they were both gone.  The door slammed shut and I heard the
Floyd | scraping of a key in the lock and the grinding of several bolts being
Floyd | shut.  I listened for a moment longer to the clatter of their feet on
Floyd | the stone stairwell and then I was alone.
Floyd |

Floyd | The tower had been a feature of the village for generations before my
Floyd | birth.  It stood, tall and imposing, on the outskirts of our land as a
Floyd | permanent reminder of our bargain.  It remained locked and bolted for
Floyd | years until the single room at its summit was needed.  The only ones
Floyd | who ever saw the room were the guards and The Offering.
Floyd |

Floyd | Everything in me wanted to sink back into the comfort of the bed and
Floyd | let death overtake me.  My body ached for sleep and my heart longed
Floyd | for numbness.  But just as I thought I would lose the battle I felt my
Floyd | mother's spirit arc through my heart.  I am a Bojin and I will NOT
Floyd | give up!  I willed my legs to respond and I lifted myself from the bed
Floyd | until I found myself standing in the room that was supposed to be my

Floyd | mortuary.  I glanced out of the window to see the sun slowly slipping
Floyd | behind the hills.  My head throbbed and my legs wavered.  I did not
Floyd | have much time, but I formed a grim resolve to try and change my fate.
Floyd | I would not accept this.  I would be alone here until the morning,
Floyd | when Bogdan and Enric would return expecting to remove my corpse.  I
Floyd | would prevent The Count from gaining entrance to the Tower, and when

Floyd | Bogdan and Enric returned I would leave with them.  I would show
Floyd | myself to be my mother's daughter.  My life depended on it.
Floyd |
Floyd | I forced myself to focus on the room and gazed around, battling
Floyd | against slumber.  My fate will be decided in the next half an hour.
Floyd |

		Roger says, "Mmmm that's some good subtext" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | (Press a key)
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | The Room in the Tower
Floyd |
Floyd | I am standing in a room that has been meticulously constructed from
Floyd | cold, grey stones in a very simple manner.  My eyes are hypnotically
Floyd | drawn to the main feature in the west wall, a large double window that
Floyd | swings open in the evening breeze.  A wide single bed sits in the

Floyd | centre of the room.  I know from experience that the bed is incredibly
Floyd | comfortable and it is currently taking all of my willpower to resist
Floyd | the temptation to lie down and drift into oblivion.  The bed is made
Floyd | up with a soft looking pillow and has a blanket wrapped round it.
Floyd |
Floyd | It appears to me that this room once served a less sinister purpose,

Floyd | for there is a fireplace built into the north wall.  The fireplace is
Floyd | as empty as my heart.  A thick wooden shelf is fixed to the wall
Floyd | above, on which rests a burning candle that gives the room an eerie
Floyd | glow.  The low stone ceiling separates me from the heavens and God
Floyd | above.  In the south wall is a thick metal door; the only way out of
Floyd | the tower alive.

Floyd |
Floyd | A full-length portrait mirror is afixed to the east wall, opposite the
Floyd | window.  It reflects the horizon scene, creating the illusion that the
Floyd | room is larger than it is.  A rickety wooden chair has been placed
Floyd | beside the mirror.  The air is musty and offends my nostrils.  My
Floyd | remaining life can be measured in heartbeats.  I must act!

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under bed" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I clamber onto my knees and look under the bed but I see nothing but

Floyd | more bare flagstones.  I stand, feeling dizzy as I do so.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, I guess we can go" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "look in mirror" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I look at myself in the mirror; standing against the backdrop of the
Floyd | countryside that can be seen from the window.  I barely recognise
Floyd | myself.  The linen frock clings to my lithe frame like a sack.  My
Floyd | complexion has always been pale, but tonight lack of sleep and
Floyd | overdose of fear have made my skin almost translucent.  The blood has

Floyd | drained from my usually scarlet lips and my large brown eyes peer into
Floyd | the face of a stranger.  My long hair, raven and fine, hugs my face
Floyd | and shoulders almost as if it were looking for a companion in this
Floyd | dark time.  A sensation at the back of my thoughts is nagging me,
Floyd | trying to tell me something.  Something about my hair...
Floyd |

Floyd | I run my fingers around the mirror but it seems to be fixed firmly to
Floyd | the wall and there appears to be nothing unusual about it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "feel hair" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Driven by some unknown prompting I begin to run my hand through my
Floyd | hair.  As my finger touches something sharp I withdraw it hastily.  A
Floyd | second, more cautious check reveals a hairpin that shouldn't be there.
Floyd | Unbidden, the memory comes to me of my final meeting with my mother.
Floyd | As we parted she touched my hair.  At the time I thought it nothing

Floyd | more than a tender gesture but it seems that she had ulterior motives.
Floyd | Thanking God for her ingenuity I place the hairpin carefully on the
Floyd | shelf above the fireplace and ponder on a use for it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x chair" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The chair is clearly a once-loved heirloom that has fallen into a
Floyd | state of disrepair.  Intricate patterns swirl over the legs and seat.

Floyd | It seems to wobble even as I look at it.  I would not trust it to hold
Floyd | my weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "sit on chair" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Despite the urgency of my situation I am highly aware of my aching
Floyd | feet and weary legs.  I decide to rest for a second, and not trusting
Floyd | myself to get up again if I use the bed I opt to use the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | I drag it away from the wall and sit, but the chair is nearly as old

Floyd | as the tower itself and is no longer able to stand the strain.  There
Floyd | is a creaking noise for a moment before the chair self-destructs and
Floyd | deposits me on the stone floor.  I crack my knee painfully on the
Floyd | floor and cry out in discomfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a little while I am able to stand again.  The chair has been

Floyd | reduced to a pile of wood.  I rub my knee and regret my chosen action.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, that might have been bad, but oh well" 	
			DB says, "Revgiblet says he was aiming for a florid Gothic style in the prose, but that not being a fifteen-year-old Romanian peasant girl worked against him on that." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x wood" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The wood is formed in a chaotic pile consisting of a variety of shapes
Floyd | and sizes.  Although some parts appear to have rotted there is a fair

Floyd | amount of sound wood here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get wood" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | There is no need for me to take anything.  If I need to use an object
Floyd | then I will do so as appropriate.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x shelf" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The shelf is made of thick oak and fixed firmly to the wall.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "man I'm 109 lines behind already" 	
			DavidW says, "I forgot. The game is strangely anti-inventory." 	
			Doug says, "heh 'unknown prompting'" 	
			Roger says, "I really am getting too fat, I told myself." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |

Floyd | A quick investigation of the empty stone fireplace reveals that it
Floyd | hasn't been used in a long time.  I peer cautiously up into the
Floyd | chimney; a dark tunnel that ends in a square of twilight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "guess we have to block that too" 	
			DavidW says, "Perhaps we can make a fire." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "make fire" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | As a thought forms in my mind drowsiness begins to overcome me.  I

Floyd | shake my head to rouse myself, after which the words seem meaningless
Floyd | to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put wood in fireplace" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I pile up an armful of wood and carry it across the room to deposit it
Floyd | in the fireplace.  I repeat the process two more times to complete the
Floyd | task.
Floyd |
Floyd | The fireplace now contains a pile of wood ready to be burnt.  I look

Floyd | at the candle and the pile of wood and my experience tells me that, as
Floyd | it stands, the flame is not furious enough to catch the wood.  If I
Floyd | want to start a fire I will need to find something that will burn well
Floyd | and provide a more substantial conflagration.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x bed" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Wary, for it is almost as if the bed whispers a siren song as I look

Floyd | at it, I begin to examine the cot.  The blanket is tucked in tightly
Floyd | but yields to a sharp tug from me.  I find nothing unusual under it.
Floyd | The mattress is thick and tightly packed with soft and springy
Floyd | innards.  It would be easy to sink into it and forget all of my
Floyd | troubles.  As I lift the pillow a small piece of paper wafts out from
Floyd | underneath it and floats gently to the ground.  I replace the pillow

Floyd | and turn my attention back to the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read paper" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | I reach down and take the piece of paper in my hands.  I force my gaze
Floyd | to focus on the neat handwriting that has been marked on the paper.
Floyd | The message reads...
Floyd |
Floyd | Marika.  I am unable to say goodbye to you as I would wish to.  I want
Floyd | you to gaze into your own beautiful eyes and breathe yourself a

Floyd | goodbye from me.
Floyd |
Floyd | The paper drops from my limp grasp and settles again on the hard
Floyd | floor.  This message was clearly meant for me to find, but who left
Floyd | it?  And why?  My head aches but I have the feeling that within the
Floyd | message is a hidden meaning that I must endeavour to find.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		DavidW says, "The paper might work as tinder." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "breathe on mirror" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Driven by a sudden flash of inspiration I move over to the mirror and,
Floyd | as the message on the paper predicted, find myself gazing into my own
Floyd | eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Prompted by the rest of the message I breathe in deeply and exhale

Floyd | over the mirror.  I repeat the gesture.  As the mirror mists over I
Floyd | notice marks; marks where the mirror is not fogging up.  My heart
Floyd | skips a beat as I continue to breathe out over the rest of the mirror,
Floyd | revealing more and more of what seems to be a hidden message.
Floyd |
Floyd | By the time that I have finished I am feeling light-headed and

Floyd | unsteady on my feet, but I appear to have uncovered a message.
Floyd |
Floyd | LOOK UNDER MATTRESS
Floyd |
Floyd | I commit it to memory as the mirror slowly clears.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "it's good they wrote the message in IF-ese" 	
			Lucea says, "very convenient" 	
			DavidW asks (of inky), "How did you think of 'breathe on mirror'?!?" 	
			DB says, "Very." 	
			Roger says, "He's full of wily guile, this one." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | I'm sorry, but XYZZY doesn't do anything special in this game!

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says (to DavidW), "look at the note again" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "read note" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | I see nothing that will help me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "...er" 	
			inky says, "well, it said" 	
	

inky  | Floyd | Marika.  I am unable to say goodbye to you as I would wish to.  I want
inky  | Floyd | you to gaze into your own beautiful eyes and breathe yourself a
inky  | Floyd | goodbye from me.

	
			DavidW says, "ADRIFT commands are sometimes nonrepeatable." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under mattress" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I prod the mattress.  It is thick and packed tightly with something
Floyd | soft but dense.  This makes it deceptively heavy.  I manage, with some
Floyd | difficulty, to get my hands into a position to facilitate the lifting
Floyd | of the mattress and begin to strain.
Floyd |

Floyd | The exertion shortly begins to make me feel light-headed and under
Floyd | normal circumstances I would cease this activity.  These, however, are
Floyd | not normal circumstances.  The words on the mirror drive me to this
Floyd | action, and I will not let it be in vain.
Floyd |
Floyd | Driven by a desire to solve the mystery of the message I call on

Floyd | reserves of hidden strength and manage to lift the mattress enough to
Floyd | see, tucked out of sight between it and the frame, a thin metal rod.
Floyd | With reflexes born of desperation I reach down and roll the rod onto
Floyd | the floor as the mattress drops back onto the bedframe with a thud.
Floyd | Panting heavily I lean against the wall to regain some strength before
Floyd | considering the role that the metal rod will play in my survival.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "True; if there was no note object, that message was probably tied to a task instead." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "read paper" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | I see nothing that will help me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | I try the door.  It is locked and does not budge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			inky says, "perhaps the rod can jam the window" 	
			DavidW says, "We want to keep the door locked." 	
			inky says, "jam the window, fire in the fireplace" 	
			DavidW says (to inky), "maybe" 	
			inky says, "not sure what other entrances there are" 	
			Roger says, "Thank god; inanimate metal rod will save the day." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The window opens out of the tower providing a superlative view of the

Floyd | sun setting over the surrounding countryside.  Under different
Floyd | circumstances I would probably consider it one of the most romantic
Floyd | scenes I had ever seen.  Instead I see it for what it is - an
Floyd | opportunity for The Count to enter the room.  The window itself is
Floyd | constructed of very thick glass and seems quite secure in its wooden
Floyd | frame.  It swings gently in the breeze.  There are handles on the

Floyd | window that allow it to be opened from both the inside and - unusually
Floyd | - the outside.  Below me is a considerable drop to the rough ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Window, door, and chimney seem to be the obvious entrances." 	
			Roger asks, "The window is swinging gently in the breeze?" 	
			JJSonick asks, "could the rod bar the window?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "close window" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | It seems like the most obvious thing to do.  I walk over to the

Floyd | window, reach out and shut it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put rod in handles" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | As a thought forms in my mind drowsiness begins to overcome me.  I
Floyd | shake my head to rouse myself, after which the words seem meaningless
Floyd | to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Oh, it's like a door" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put rod in window" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put rod through handles" 		
	

Floyd | As a thought forms in my mind drowsiness begins to overcome me.  I
Floyd | shake my head to rouse myself, after which the words seem meaningless
Floyd | to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |

Floyd | As a thought forms in my mind drowsiness begins to overcome me.  I
Floyd | shake my head to rouse myself, after which the words seem meaningless
Floyd | to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger asks, "Dare we nap?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x handles" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A thin wooden handle is built into the frame of the window.  In the

Floyd | handle I can see a small keyhole, presumably to allow the window to be
Floyd | locked.  There is another handle on the outside of the window.  It
Floyd | seems that this window was built with deadly intent, for it may also
Floyd | be opened from the outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "lock window" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use rod" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I reach out and take the hairpin from the shelf.  The hairpin is too
Floyd | small to use on the door so I make my way across the room to the

Floyd | window and, having pulled the window so it is as shut as I can make
Floyd | it, I begin to work on the lock.
Floyd |
Floyd | My hand is shaking through exhaustion and I do not rightly know what I
Floyd | am doing but God is with me.  After a few moments of fumbling and
Floyd | twisting there is a tiny click.  I remove the hairpin from the tiny

Floyd | keyhole to see that my labour has bent and warped it.  I then
Floyd | hesitantly push the window.  It remains firm.  Again I try, this time
Floyd | with as much force as I can muster in my weakened state.  The window
Floyd | does not move.  I have successfully secured it against The Count.
Floyd | Hopefully the thick glass will be sufficient to thwart his entry.
Floyd |

Floyd | I respectfully place the hairpin back on the shelf and ponder my next
Floyd | move.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | As a thought forms in my mind drowsiness begins to overcome me.  I

Floyd | shake my head to rouse myself, after which the words seem meaningless
Floyd | to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Oh, it's a generic Do Not Want message." 	
			Lucea says, "nice" 	
			inky says, "oh hmm" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "lock door" 		
	

Floyd | I can't lock that.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		Roger asks, "Woah how did we get the pin again?" 	
			inky asks, "so we aren't supposed to use the rod on the window at all then?" 	
			Gerynar says, "it was in our hair" 	
			DavidW says, "The hairpin was in our hair." 	
			inky says, "our mom stuck it in our hair" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]

Floyd |
Floyd | The door appears to be locked and bolted from the outside.  It also
Floyd | seems extremely sturdy.  There is a large keyhole for, it would
Floyd | suggest, a very large key.  The door doesn't quite reach the floor,
Floyd | leaving a large gap between the stones and the bottom of the metal.
Floyd | The most chilling thing that I discover are what appear to be deep

Floyd | scratches engraved in the metal - as though someone had tried to claw
Floyd | their way out of the room.  I shudder as I think about it.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | I yawn.  I am finding it difficult to fight off sleep.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "it'd be nice if more games had 'it's not you, it's me'-style parser defaults" 	
			Roger says, "It says it was on the shelf" 	
			inky says, "we put it on the shelf after pulling it out of our hair, because we hate inventory" 	
			Roger says, "Oh. I guess I missed that part in the preceding 10K words; thanks." 	
			DavidW says, "That gap under the door worries me." 	
			inky says, "hmm yeah" 	
			inky says, "also we have to light the fire" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "put blanket in gap" 		Gerynar asks, "block it with the blanket?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x keyhole" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | A flash of inspiration strikes me and with a great sense of urgency I

Floyd | yank the thick blanket from the bed and pull it over to the door.  The
Floyd | gap under the door is nowhere big enought for a human to crawl under
Floyd | but until I have a better understanding of what The Count is capable
Floyd | of I will err on the side of caution.
Floyd |
Floyd | The blanket is thick and heavy, and with some effort I manage to force

Floyd | it under the door making a barrier of sorts.  As it stands nothing
Floyd | will be able to come through the breach and I pray that The Count will
Floyd | lack the necessary strength to remove it swiftly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | [x -> examine]

Floyd |
Floyd | I need to decide if I wish to examine the door lock or the window
Floyd | lock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "open pillow" 		
	

Floyd | Open what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea asks, "how will I ever decide?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "put paper in fireplace" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | As a thought forms in my mind drowsiness begins to overcome me.  I
Floyd | shake my head to rouse myself, after which the words seem meaningless
Floyd | to me.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "put note in fireplace" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | As a thought forms in my mind drowsiness begins to overcome me.  I

Floyd | shake my head to rouse myself, after which the words seem meaningless
Floyd | to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea says, "I do like what's been done with most of the default responses, though." 	
			Roger says, "So this pretty much draws on all our experience with covertly smoking dope in our bedroom" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "light paper" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I wonder about burning some paper to start a fire but I don't seem to
Floyd | have enough paper to achieve my goal.  The paper that I found under

Floyd | the pillow is not large enough to burn for more than a fraction of a
Floyd | second.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The Room in the Tower
Floyd |

Floyd | I am standing in a room that has been meticulously constructed from
Floyd | cold, grey stones in a very simple manner.  The large window in the
Floyd | west wall has been shut and I have managed to lock it.  If my mother
Floyd | is right then the thick glass should be sufficient to keep The Count
Floyd | at bay.  A wide single bed sits in the centre of the room.  I know
Floyd | from experience that the bed is incredibly comfortable and it is

Floyd | currently taking all of my willpower to resist the temptation to lie
Floyd | down and drift into oblivion.  The bed is currently without a blanket,
Floyd | but that makes it no less inviting.  A flat and sturdy looking length
Floyd | of iron rod lies on the floor beside the bed.  A small piece of paper
Floyd | is situated on the stone floor.
Floyd |

Floyd | It appears to me that this room once served a less sinister purpose,
Floyd | for there is a fireplace built into the north wall.  A pile of broken
Floyd | and twisted wood lies in the fireplace, imploring me to light it.  A
Floyd | thick wooden shelf is fixed to the wall above, on which rests a
Floyd | burning candle that gives the room an eerie glow.  Having been used to
Floyd | lock the window, the hairpin on the shelf is bent and twisted beyond

Floyd | recognition.  The low stone ceiling separates me from the heavens and
Floyd | God above.  In the south wall is a thick metal door; the only way out
Floyd | of the tower alive.  The bulky woollen blanket from the bed is crammed
Floyd | under the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | A full-length portrait mirror is afixed to the east wall, opposite the

Floyd | window.  It reflects the horizon scene, creating the illusion that the
Floyd | room is larger than it is.  The air is musty and offends my nostrils.
Floyd | My remaining life can be measured in heartbeats.  I must act!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Room in the Tower
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "interesting" 	
			inky says (to Roger), "ha ha ha" 	
			DavidW asks, "The portrait, maybe?" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "push bed" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | I try to move the bed but it is too heavy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x portrait" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]

Floyd |
Floyd | I see nothing that will help me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move portrait" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I am not sure why I would want to waste strength doing that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "look behind portrait" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I see nothing that will help me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put rod in door keyhole" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The picture of me trying to unlock the door using the iron rod is so
Floyd | absurd that it almost brings a smile to my face.  Almost.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to floyd), "x floor" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The tightly-packed, perfectly square flagstones are cold and hard
Floyd | under my bare feet.  I kneel and run my fingers across the stones,

Floyd | searching for something unusual.  My breath catches in my throat as my
Floyd | fingers stumble carelessly across a flagstone that seems to be
Floyd | slightly raised in comparison to its neighbours.  I check again.  This
Floyd | flagstone is the twin of the others except for the fact that it is
Floyd | definitely loose.  However, it's too heavy and my fingers are too
Floyd | thick to prise it up.  There must be something in here that can help

Floyd | me!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "phew caught up" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "pick lock" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I do not have anything that I could use as an effective way of
Floyd | unlocking the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "oho" 	
			Lucea says, "oh, come on" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "lift flagstone with rod" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I decide to try and move the loose flagstone and it occurs to me that

Floyd | the iron rod might be perfectly suited to this task.  I grip it
Floyd | tightly and slowly work the flat end into the thin gap between the
Floyd | flagstones.
Floyd |
Floyd | When I believe that I have inserted the rod as far as I can I take a
Floyd | deep breath and begin to apply pressure.  Lifting the stone is much

Floyd | easier than I thought it would be and within a few seconds I have
Floyd | managed to tip it enough to prise it out of the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | I cast the rod aside and begin to wonder what, if anything, might be
Floyd | contained within the dark cavity that I have uncovered...
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "l in cavity" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |

Floyd | I lie beside the hole in the floor and, with due prudence, put my hand
Floyd | into the darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | I have to rely purely on my sense of touch to discern if there is
Floyd | anything of interest in the hole.  For a few seconds all I am able to
Floyd | feel is the cold, wet density of damp stone and a soft breeze, but

Floyd | after a moment of maneouvering I brush against something rough and
Floyd | soft.  Nervously I grab the object and begin to pull it towards me.
Floyd |
Floyd | As I do so I hear a tinkling noise.  I pause as the sound moves away
Floyd | from me, but it is too late.  I listen as something metallic slithers
Floyd | away, sounding like it's falling through a fissure below me.  There is

Floyd | a further moment of silence before something clatters to the ground on
Floyd | the level below me.  My imagination ponders the events that these
Floyd | sounds proclaim but I am not quite sure what to make of them.  After
Floyd | this second of contemplation I continue my action and pull the object
Floyd | that I have grasped into the light.
Floyd |

Floyd | I climb onto my knees with my prize, which appears to be a grubby old
Floyd | rag.  As I unfold it a roll of parchment falls to the floor in front
Floyd | of me; the sole inhabitant of the cloth.  I toss the rag to one aside,
Floyd | as it appears to have had no other purpose than to serve as a
Floyd | container for the parchment.  I wipe my hand across my tired eyes and
Floyd | consider my next decision.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Did I already mention: One room game where you have to lock yourself in instead of getting out. Awesome." 	
			inky says, "surprise, the count was hiding in the cavity, sucker" 	
			Lucea says, "oho, parchment" 	
			Roger says, "Okay I know the narrator is all "WE MUST HURRY" but really we as players can slow the hell down a bit" 	
			Lucea says, "also, I bet that rag is actually useful" 	
			DB says (to inky), "Ha ha" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "read parchment" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | I pick up the parchment from the floor and begin to read...
Floyd |
Floyd | My Dearest Marika,
Floyd |
Floyd | Forgive me for the complicated path that you must have walked to
Floyd | obtain this letter.  I had no other choice and knew that your

Floyd | resourcefulness would be equal to the task.  The elders of the village
Floyd | know well your mother's views on the subject of The Count and feared
Floyd | that she might attempt to intervene in events.  As a result they
Floyd | declared it a capital offence for anyone to try and aid you in your
Floyd | plight.  I desired greatly to help you but was afraid that Bogdan
Floyd | would hold me to account and that I would be forced to pay the

Floyd | ultimate price for aiding you.  Bogdan is a good man, but he fears the
Floyd | elders and he fears The Count even more.  I left a message for you on
Floyd | the mirror and a clue under your pillow.  I had to phrase the clue as
Floyd | though it were a simple farewell message that wouldn't incriminate me
Floyd | - just in case it were seen by someone other than you.  Again, forgive
Floyd | me but I knew that you would be able to solve the puzzle.  You are a

Floyd | remarkable girl.  I will try and speak with you before I must leave
Floyd | and hope that Bogdan allows it.
Floyd |
Floyd | I pray that your mother is right; that The Count can be beaten but I
Floyd | do not know how.  I have heard many amazing things about him.  I have
Floyd | heard that he has the ability to turn into a bat as well as the

Floyd | capability to scale vertical surfaces.
Floyd |
Floyd | I am sorry that I did not have the chance to say farewell properly.
Floyd | To this end I wrote this letter and wrapped it in a rag with my silver
Floyd | crucifix.  As you know, I hid the package under the loose flagstone
Floyd | and I hope that the crucifix will be of some comfort, if nothing else.

Floyd | I will be praying for you.  Do not let my fear dampen your remarkable
Floyd | spirit.
Floyd |
Floyd | Enric.
Floyd |
Floyd | My head swims with the information.  Enric!  Of course!  Only a guard

Floyd | would have the freedom to leave items for me in the tower.  The
Floyd | message on the mirror was his doing, leading me to find the metal rod
Floyd | so that I could discover this letter under the flagstone.  But Enric
Floyd | didn't only intend for me to find a letter.  He made reference to his
Floyd | silver crucifix.  It would be a helpful weapon in a fight against a
Floyd | vampyre, but it was not present with the parchment.  I recall my

Floyd | actions as I discovered the letter and my imagination replays the
Floyd | sounds that I heard as I pulled the rag free from its prison.  The
Floyd | metallic tinkling sound.  The sound of something slithering away from
Floyd | me.  My heart sinks as I piece everything together.  Enric's silver
Floyd | crucifix must have fallen free of the rag as I moved it and dropped
Floyd | down a fissure in the stones to the stairwell below this room.  It

Floyd | will do me little good down there.  My one chance to turn the tables
Floyd | and I have lost it before I even knew what it was that I was losing!
Floyd | I scream in frustration and throw the letter to the ground.  What hope
Floyd | do I have now?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, so the current state of play: we need more paper or something for the fire; we need to light the fire; we might need to block the keyhole" 	
			DB asks, "Should we try to concentrate our brain power on one exit at a time?" 	
			Lucea says, "can we read the parchment?>" 	
			Roger says, "We just did" 	
			DavidW asks, "I guess do the fireplace first?" 	
			Touchy asks, "light the rag?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "light parchment" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | It suddenly occurs to me that the parchment could be very useful, just

Floyd | not in the way that was originally intended.  I scoop the parchment
Floyd | from the floor and hold it over the candle on the shelf for a second.
Floyd | It catches and produces a reasonable flame.  I then bend down and cast
Floyd | the burning parchment amongst the pyre that I have constructed in the
Floyd | fireplace.
Floyd |

Floyd | I pray for it to produce flames amongst the wood and, after what feels
Floyd | like an eternity, I am heartened to see that the wood is indeed
Floyd | burning.  I linger for another anxious minute to ensure that the blaze
Floyd | will continue and before long I am coughing on a plume of smoke.
Floyd |
Floyd | I throw the candle onto the fire for the sake of it and rub my weeping

Floyd | eyes.  I am feeling warmer already, and my body is driven even closer
Floyd | to the dangerous state of slumber.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | My body aches with weariness.  I don't think that I can resist sleep

Floyd | for much longer!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Can we stuff the rag in the door keyhole?" 	
			DB exclaims, "Aha!" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "put rag in keyhole" 		Touchy says (to DavidW), "not anymore" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I remember a rumour that The Count possesses the ability to change his
Floyd | shape.  The keyhole in the door is sizeable, possibly big enough to

Floyd | allow him entry through it.
Floyd |
Floyd | With this in mind I scoop up the rag that I retrieved from under the
Floyd | floor and move purposely over to the door.  Using all my strength I
Floyd | cram the rag into the keyhole until I am sure that it will no easy
Floyd | task to remove it.  I can only pray that The Count will not be

Floyd | resourceful enough or strong enough to excavate it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "wait ..oh right.. rag vs parchment" 	
			DavidW asks, "And what about the hole in the floor?" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "put candle in hole" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The candle is no more.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "put the stone back done? Not sure how big that fissure is anyway" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "close flagstone" 		
	

Floyd | I can't close that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "x candle" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The candle has long been consumed by the flames.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push stone" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I push, but nothing happens.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cover hole" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | As a thought forms in my mind drowsiness begins to overcome me.  I
Floyd | shake my head to rouse myself, after which the words seem meaningless

Floyd | to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put flagstone on hole" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | Grabbing the corners of the stone and heaving mightily I manage to
Floyd | return it to the hole in the floor.  It crashes back to its original
Floyd | place with a satisfying crack.  For some reason performing this action
Floyd | settles an unease that I had in my spirit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "nice!" 	
			JJSonick asks, "that should be all the entrances, right?" 	
			DavidW says, "I think.. yeah." 	
			inky says, "I was thinking the game wasn't going to make us deal with that, but clearly I was incorrect" 	
			inky says, "I think so" 	
			Roger says, "Okay so we've handled the fireplace, the door, the window, the hole in the floor... that does seem to cover most of our bases." 	
			inky asks, "I guess we sleep and find out?" 	
			DavidW asks, "What was under the pillow?" 	
			inky says, "the original note about the mirror, I think" 	
			DavidW says, "oh, I missed that." 	
			Touchy asks, "Should we check the walls?" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, in case there's a pipe or vent." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x walls" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | I run my hands along the wall, mesmorised by the sensation of the
Floyd | rough hewn stone under my fingertips.  They are uneven and crude, and
Floyd | the mortar between them flakes under my touch.  Despite this each

Floyd | single stone I examine seems to be fixed firmly in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor is a different matter, constructed from evenly cut and
Floyd | shaped flagstones that bear further examination.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "We still have a metal rod. If we find some thread we could go fish for the crucifix..." 	
			DavidW asks, "I think the rod got crumpled, didn't it?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x rod" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]

Floyd |
Floyd | The metal rod is fairly thin and tapers into a flat end at one tip.
Floyd | It is surprisingly light and clatters on the stones as I roll it over.
Floyd | I believe it to be made of iron and it seems to be fairly strong.  I'm
Floyd | sure that it could serve a useful purpose in my quest to secure the
Floyd | room.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I was kidding.." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "X ceiling" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]

Floyd |
Floyd | I look to the heavens and see nothing but rock.  The symbolic thought
Floyd | makes me wonder if even God has abandoned me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pray" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Feeling lost and without hope I throw myself to my knees and begin to
Floyd | pour out my heart to God.  I have not been praying for more than a
Floyd | minute when I suddenly get the sense that I am not alone.

Floyd |
Floyd | I look around the room and see nothing, but get the feeling that I am
Floyd | not facing this challenge by myself.  With renewed faith I stand again
Floyd | and begin to think about how to survive this night.
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | I am feeling dizzy and weak.  My body is giving in to the demand for
Floyd | rest.  I have just enough time and strength to drag myself over to the
Floyd | bed and collapse on it before the darkness overcomes me...
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "jeez" 	
			Roger says, "I guess we'll find out if we've succeeded or not" 	
			DavidW says, "guess we should lie down, yeah." 	
			JJSonick says, "dun dun duuuun" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "push space" 		
	

Floyd | (Press a key)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | My dreams are vivid and terrifying.  I picture myself slipping into a
Floyd | void, surrounded by infinite darkness.  A hundred horrific images spin
Floyd | at me from the emptiness surrounding me.

Floyd |
Floyd | I see thin, cruel hands clawing at a window.  The hands become more
Floyd | and more frantic until they become balled fists slamming themselves
Floyd | against the glass in futility...then the image vanishes.
Floyd |
Floyd | I hear a rustling sound, a squeaking noise and something that sounds

Floyd | like a thousand terrible wings flapping mere metres away from me.  I
Floyd | smell damp fur and then...I smell smoke and see a flash.  I hear a
Floyd | pained squeal which mutates into a hideous cry...then the image
Floyd | vanishes.
Floyd |
Floyd | I feel something moving under the stones.  Something pushing against

Floyd | the floor in desperation.  I see the darkness pressing against the
Floyd | loose flagstone in the floor, but it is repelled.  I hear the flapping
Floyd | of wings...then the image vanishes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The door rattles.  It shakes on its hinges but does not move.  In my
Floyd | dream the rag and blanket shake and writhe like they're alive but

Floyd | remain in place.  The door shakes with increased vigour and a rhythmic
Floyd | pounding that chokes the breath in my throat.  There is a haunting
Floyd | scream...then the image vanishes.
Floyd |
Floyd | For what seems like many hours the visions of my dream repeat.  The
Floyd | door and windows rattle over and over.  I hear the sound of some

Floyd | winged creature exploring every nook of the room around me.  I can
Floyd | feel the presence of some horrific evil merely a few feet away from
Floyd | me.  I watch myself toss and turn, shaking, in my sleep but such is my
Floyd | exhaustion that I do not wake.
Floyd |
Floyd | Then, from nowhere, a burst of light seems to creep into the room and

Floyd | my mind is nearly driven insane by a sinister, prolonged, tortured
Floyd | wail from somewhere.  Just as my heart feels like it is about to burst
Floyd | there is silence.
Floyd |
Floyd | Then all is still and peace descends upon me...
Floyd |

		inky says, "er" 	
			inky says, "well then" 	
			DavidW says, "yay" 	
			JJSonick says, "nice" 	
			Roger says, "EMO 1 DRACULA 0" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Touchy asks, "so uh..did we or did we not?" 	
			inky says, "looks like we did" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | (Press a key)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | My eyes open and drink in the sunlight but my ears are deafened by the
Floyd | sound of hammering fists and yelling voices outside the door.  I lie
Floyd | paralysed by fear, expecting The Count to burst through the doorway at

Floyd | any second...but then I listen to the words.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Marika!  Marika!  Are you all right?" screams a voice that I
Floyd | recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | I sit up and watch the door for a second.  Someone has tried to remove

Floyd | the rag and the blanket and failed.  My sluggish brain slowly pieces
Floyd | together the facts.  I am alive, it is morning and someone is trying
Floyd | to get into the room but unable because I have secured it.  As this
Floyd | last piece of information sinks in I jump off the bed with a gasp and
Floyd | rush over to the door.
Floyd |

Floyd | With a sense of elation I pull the rag from the keyhole and bang on
Floyd | the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | "It's me!  Marika!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Marika!" a voice I recognise almost screams, and then I hear the

Floyd | scraping of a key being fumbled in the lock.  The door swings open.
Floyd | Enric stands there, tears streaming down his cheeks, with Bogdan
Floyd | behind him looking astonished.
Floyd |
Floyd | Unable to contain my delight I throw myself into Enric's shocked arms
Floyd | and he holds me tightly, neither of us speaking.  The silence is

Floyd | broken by Bogdan grabbing my shoulder roughly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What have you done girl!  You've doomed us all!" he yells, his face
Floyd | contorted with rage.  Enric breaks the embrace to shove Bogdan away.
Floyd |
Floyd | "She has shown more courage than anyone else in this village!" Enric

Floyd | shouts, fists clenched tightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "We'll need more than courage to disuade The Count from his terrible
Floyd | revenge!" Bogdan shrieks back.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ignoring the confrontation I rush past them both and down the stairs,

Floyd | thrilling at the feel of wood under my feet.
Floyd |

		inky says, "oh Bogdan" 	
			Lucea says, "terrible revenge, eh" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "TAKE CRUCIFIX" 		
	

Floyd | (Press a key)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
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Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | I push the door open and burst out into the daylight with Bogdan and
Floyd | Enric hot on my heels.  I stumble around the base of the tower as
Floyd | though intoxicated, searching desperately for something to confirm the

Floyd | suspicions of my dream.  I find it on the opposite side of the tower,
Floyd | on the grassy ground below the room's window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Enric and Bogdan catch up shortly afterwards and stutter to a halt
Floyd | behind me, staring at same sight as me.
Floyd |

Floyd | "What...what is that?" Bogdan whispers.
Floyd |
Floyd | We are looking at a corpse, a twisted mess of bones and thick fluid.
Floyd | Decaying flesh hangs from the skeleton and two sharp teeth protrude
Floyd | obscenely from the skull.  In my head I imagine a warped creature of
Floyd | the night striving to enter the room, struggling and failing but so

Floyd | absorbed in the task that he fails to see the sun rising over the
Floyd | horizon until it is too late...
Floyd |
Floyd | "I think," I begin, a huge smile creeping across my face, "that it is
Floyd | over..."
Floyd |

Floyd | I feel Enric's gentle hand on my shoulder and hear Bogdan begin to
Floyd | weep behind me.  I look up into the sky.  It seems to me the bluest
Floyd | and purest horizon that I have seen for a long while.
Floyd |
Floyd | I plan to enjoy every second of it.
Floyd | Congratulations!

Floyd |

		inky says, "hmm" 	
			Lucea says, "yay" 	
			Touchy says, "well donsies" 	
	DavidW pushes the green 'space' button. 		inky says, "I wonder if Bogdan was in league with the count somehow" 	
	two-star took 30,500 buckets -- why? 		inky says, "or if he was just bummed because he'd sent all these girls to their deaths unnecessarily" 	
			Nitku asks, "Wow, did you beat it on the first go?" 	
			Roger says, "They were all kind of complicit in it, it seems to me" 	
			DavidW says (to Nitku), "Somehow, yeah." 	
			Touchy asks (of Nitku..tz), "what did you expect?" 	
			DavidW says, "We probably ought to play again just to see how we could've died." 	
			DB says, "Sounds like a plan." 	
			DB asks, "Death messages ahoy! ...no?" 	
			JJSonick says, "From dramatic effect, you could leave the last entrance he tried as the one unblocked." 	
			DavidW says, "I am surprised we won on the first try, though." 	
			JJSonick says, "For dramatic effect, that is" 	
			inky says, "this seems like a good game to play with a group" 	
			Roger says, "Yeah it has lots of bits and pieces to it" 	
			inky says, "because there are a lot of short puzzle sequences to deal with" 	
			DB says (to DavidW), "We had many brains together for it." 	
			DavidW says, "I'm sure I died at least twice during the comp." 	
			inky says, "and part of the trick is thinking of everything" 	
			Roger asks, "Oh, this is a Comp game?" 	
			inky says, "not the big comp" 	
			DavidW says (to Roger), "One Room Game Comp" 	
			JJSonick says, "We were smarter because we all shared the same hair." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Roger says, "Oh, I see" 	
			Roger says, "Obviously this needs to be remixed with Violet" 	
			DavidW asks, "Heteronormativity off, too, I trust?" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			DB asks, "Gothic Australian?" 	
			inky says, "count(ess)" 	
			DB says, "ha ha" 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		DB asks, "Are we starting it back up for deaths?" 	
			inky says, "maybe" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "stuff" 		inky says, "seems like we migth have to force-quit" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm not getting a response from Floyd." 	
			DavidW asks (of inky), "How is a force-quit done again?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "test" 		Roger says, "I know I want to see her die" 	
			inky says, "hmm, just sort of stuck in a read loop" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Quit

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		inky says, "ah there, it just wasn't printing out the final prompt" 	
			inky says, "I believe %quit will force floyd to quit" 	
			DavidW says, "ah. I should write that down." 	
			DavidW asks, "so reload the game?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "load marika" 		
	

Floyd |
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Floyd | Loading game...
Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
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Floyd |
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Floyd | Marika the Offering
Floyd |

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Floyd |
Floyd | Marika the Offering
Floyd |
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Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | An ADRIFT text adventure by revgiblet (revgiblet@gmail.com).  This is
Floyd | v1.0 (2007)
Floyd |
Floyd | Type story at any time for the backstory.
Floyd |
Floyd | Type thanks for a list of credits.

Floyd |
Floyd |

		
	inky pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | (Press a key to begin)
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The Room in the Tower
Floyd |
Floyd | I am standing in a room that has been meticulously constructed from

Floyd | cold, grey stones in a very simple manner.  My eyes are hypnotically
Floyd | drawn to the main feature in the west wall, a large double window that
Floyd | swings open in the evening breeze.  A wide single bed sits in the
Floyd | centre of the room.  I know from experience that the bed is incredibly
Floyd | comfortable and it is currently taking all of my willpower to resist
Floyd | the temptation to lie down and drift into oblivion.  The bed is made

Floyd | up with a soft looking pillow and has a blanket wrapped round it.
Floyd |
Floyd | It appears to me that this room once served a less sinister purpose,
Floyd | for there is a fireplace built into the north wall.  The fireplace is
Floyd | as empty as my heart.  A thick wooden shelf is fixed to the wall
Floyd | above, on which rests a burning candle that gives the room an eerie

Floyd | glow.  The low stone ceiling separates me from the heavens and God
Floyd | above.  In the south wall is a thick metal door; the only way out of
Floyd | the tower alive.
Floyd |
Floyd | A full-length portrait mirror is afixed to the east wall, opposite the
Floyd | window.  It reflects the horizon scene, creating the illusion that the

Floyd | room is larger than it is.  A rickety wooden chair has been placed
Floyd | beside the mirror.  The air is musty and offends my nostrils.  My
Floyd | remaining life can be measured in heartbeats.  I must act!
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Room in the Tower | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "thanks" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I offer my sincerest thanks to the elite cadre of beta-testers who
Floyd | worked round the clock (or round 'a' clock, at least) to ensure that
Floyd | this game was as playable and interesting as it could be.

Floyd |
Floyd | Thanks to fellow Drifters - alsnpk, djchallis, Lumin and The Mighty
Floyd | Ren for their beta-testing efforts.
Floyd |
Floyd | Special thanks to alsnpk and The Mighty Ren for very helpful
Floyd | suggestions concerning the hint system and the plot (respectively).

Floyd |
Floyd | Thanks also to those who played and reviewed A Fine Day for Reaping
Floyd | during this year's IF Comp.  Those who offered kind comments about my
Floyd | writing encouraged me, and those who pointed out the multitude of
Floyd | errors in implementation challenged me to try something a little less
Floyd | ambitious.  This game is the result.

Floyd |
Floyd | And - of course - thanks to you, Dear Reader, for playing.
Floyd |

		inky says, "heh" 	
			DavidW asks, "'The Mighty Ren'? Is that just Ren?" 	
			inky says, ""thanks to the people who encouraged me to try something less ambitious"" 	
			DB says, "I assume so." 	
			DavidW says, "I haven't played Reaping yet. We should try that sometime." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "save" 		
	

Floyd | (Press a key)
Floyd |
Floyd | The Room in the Tower
Floyd |
Floyd | I am standing in a room that has been meticulously constructed from
Floyd | cold, grey stones in a very simple manner.  My eyes are hypnotically

Floyd | drawn to the main feature in the west wall, a large double window that
Floyd | swings open in the evening breeze.  A wide single bed sits in the
Floyd | centre of the room.  I know from experience that the bed is incredibly
Floyd | comfortable and it is currently taking all of my willpower to resist
Floyd | the temptation to lie down and drift into oblivion.  The bed is made
Floyd | up with a soft looking pillow and has a blanket wrapped round it.

Floyd |
Floyd | It appears to me that this room once served a less sinister purpose,
Floyd | for there is a fireplace built into the north wall.  The fireplace is
Floyd | as empty as my heart.  A thick wooden shelf is fixed to the wall
Floyd | above, on which rests a burning candle that gives the room an eerie
Floyd | glow.  The low stone ceiling separates me from the heavens and God

Floyd | above.  In the south wall is a thick metal door; the only way out of
Floyd | the tower alive.
Floyd |
Floyd | A full-length portrait mirror is afixed to the east wall, opposite the
Floyd | window.  It reflects the horizon scene, creating the illusion that the
Floyd | room is larger than it is.  A rickety wooden chair has been placed

Floyd | beside the mirror.  The air is musty and offends my nostrils.  My
Floyd | remaining life can be measured in heartbeats.  I must act!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "save" 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "lie on bed" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | My head is swimming with exhaustion.  I have been running on
Floyd | adrenaline for the past twelve hours and it has finally caught up with
Floyd | me.
Floyd |

Floyd | No longer able or willing to fight I decide to lie down on the bed and
Floyd | give myself the sleep that I so eagerly desire, regardless of whether
Floyd | or not I have completed my task.
Floyd |
Floyd | Within seconds I am asleep...
Floyd |

		
	inky pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | (Press any key)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | As I sleep I dream.  In my dream I see the room as though I was a

Floyd | disembodied spirit floating against the ceiling.  In my unconscious
Floyd | state I see a hideous apparition appear at the open window.  Time
Floyd | seems to slow as the beast clambers through into the room and paces
Floyd | deliberately across the floor towards my slumbering figure.  In my
Floyd | dream the horrific creature leans over my sleeping form and, with
Floyd | savage intent, sinks its fangs into my neck.

Floyd |
Floyd | I wake, in futility trying to scream.  It is no longer a dream but
Floyd | reality.  The Count is draining the life from my body.
Floyd |
Floyd | My dying action is to turn my head towards the west wall and wonder
Floyd | why I didn't make more effort to secure the window...

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | GAME OVER
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | GAME OVER
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | As I sleep I dream.  In my dream I see the room as though I was a

Floyd | disembodied spirit floating against the ceiling.  I hear the sound of
Floyd | someone shaking the door, trying to open it.  I see a small,
Floyd | inoffensive shape crawl through the gap under the door and squeak its
Floyd | way across the room.  In my dream the small, dark mass becomes a
Floyd | terrible humanoid apparition standing beside my bed.  In my dream the
Floyd | horrific creature leans over my sleeping form and, with savage intent,

Floyd | sinks its fangs into my neck.
Floyd |
Floyd | I wake, in futility trying to scream.  It is no longer a dream but
Floyd | reality.  The Count is draining the life from my body.
Floyd |
Floyd | My dying action is to turn my head towards the south wall and the

Floyd | large metal door that kept me trapped while allowing the vampyre
Floyd | access...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | GAME OVER

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |

		DB exclaims, "Uh oh!" 	
	

Floyd | As I sleep I dream.  In my dream I see the room as though I was a
Floyd | disembodied spirit floating against the ceiling.  I hear the sound of

Floyd | someone shaking the door, trying to open it.  I see a creature of some
Floyd | kind make it's way into the room through the gaping keyhole in the
Floyd | door.  In my dream the small, dark mass becomes a terrible humanoid
Floyd | apparition standing beside my bed.  In my dream the horrific creature
Floyd | leans over my sleeping form and, with savage intent, sinks its fangs
Floyd | into my neck.

Floyd |
Floyd | I wake, in futility trying to scream.  It is no longer a dream but
Floyd | reality.  The Count is draining the life from my body.
Floyd |
Floyd | My dying action is to turn my head towards the south wall and the
Floyd | large metal door that kept me trapped while allowing the vampyre

Floyd | access...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | GAME OVER
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

		inky says, "buh" 	
			inky says, "I wonder if that was a weird buffering thing or what" 	
			DavidW asks, "We got all the deaths?" 	
			inky says, "oh, I see" 	
			DB says, "Just one, so far." 	
			inky says, "no, it printed out different messages" 	
			DB says, "The Count came from under the door." 	
			DB asks, "So block the door and see where he comes from next?" 	
			DavidW says, "We saw death by window, death by door gap, and death by door keyhole." 	
			inky says, "but if you scroll up more we also got the message from him going through the keyhole and up more we got the message from him going through the window" 	
			DB says, "Oh, I should scroll back farther." 	
			DB says, "Indeed." 	
			JJSonick says, "Hm, multiple death syndrome" 	
			DB says, "Well, that's curious." 	
			Roger says, "The Count just kept coming back for more snacks." 	
			JJSonick says, "ha ha" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			DavidW says, "Well, we aren't using the Adrift Runner for this, obviously, so I expect some oddness." 	
			JJSonick says, "'You can't take just one bite...'" 	
			Roger says, "And hence, our poor Marika lost her <strikethrough>virginity</>life" 	
			inky says, "heh" 	
			DB says, "ha ha" 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Undo
Floyd | The previous turn has been undone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "So shall we try to die via fireplace or the floor?" 	
			inky says, "good plan" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under mattress" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Curiosity, for some reason, leads me to consider whether there might
Floyd | be something under the mattress.  With some difficulty I manage to get

Floyd | a grip on the underside of the mattress and heave with all my strength
Floyd | - but my strength has abandoned me.  The mattress is abominably heavy,
Floyd | and with no real motivation other than curiosity to drive me I am
Floyd | destined to fail.  Breathing heavily, I quickly abandon this course of
Floyd | action and elect to choose a less strenuous path.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "('cause otherwise this is gonna be one short session)" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Room in the Tower

Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Let's see if we can fall out the window, too" 	
			inky says, "well, we could play another game" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "jump out window" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | A desperate thought fills my head.  If my mother is right and The
Floyd | Count is weak until he has feasted then maybe depriving him of his

Floyd | food will be enough to prevent him recovering.  Perhaps my death will
Floyd | force his?
Floyd |
Floyd | I catch myself in shock.  Suicide?  The worst of sins?  But desperate
Floyd | times call for desperate measures.  My death is imminent regardless,
Floyd | perhaps my sacrifice can buy the freedom of my people.  If I no longer

Floyd | have the strength to fight then maybe I have the strength to choose my
Floyd | own fate.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sick to the pit of my stomach and weary to the point of death I slowly
Floyd | push the window open as wide as it will go; an act that seems to take
Floyd | all my remaining strength.  I find within myself, however, the resolve

Floyd | to clamber onto the ledge and stand.
Floyd |

		
	inky pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | The blazing sunset seems to me the most beautiful thing that I have
Floyd | ever seen, and without daring to look down I take the step into

Floyd | oblivion and welcome the darkness...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The darkness doesn't last.  My eyes flicker open and I am staring into
Floyd | the sky, the stars twinkling in the night-time panorama.  I do not
Floyd | have the time to wonder how long I have been unconscious because the

Floyd | first thing that I register in my mind is tremendous pain.  I fell to
Floyd | the ground but in the cruelest twist of fate I was denied death.  The
Floyd | sharp, agonising stabbing pain in my legs suggests that they have been
Floyd | shattered by the fall.  My right arm lies twisted and useless by my
Floyd | side.  Dark red fluid smeared over my face obscures my view.  As a
Floyd | gulp each breath my chest rattles like dice being rolled in a cup.  I

Floyd | try to scream to express my mental and physical torment, but the only
Floyd | sound that I can expel is the feeble mewing of a cat seeking his
Floyd | mother's milk.  I do not even have the energy to cry.
Floyd |
Floyd | Then I catch something on the edge of my hearing.  It sounds
Floyd | like...footsteps crunching through the undergrowth.  My chest

Floyd | constricts as a figure appears at the edge of my peripheral vision.  I
Floyd | cannot even move my head to get a better look, but I do not need to.
Floyd | The figure crouches beside me and a hideous face is thrust into my
Floyd | vision.  A black haired elderly man, rotting skin stretched tightly
Floyd | over his skull, leers at me.  His breath smells of decaying flesh and
Floyd | as he grins he reveals two razor sharp fangs.  A guttural laugh begins

Floyd | in his throat and I finally find my scream.  But my scream quickly
Floyd | becomes a bubbling wheeze as The Count begins to savage my jugular...
Floyd |
Floyd | GAME OVER
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |

		inky says, "dag" 	
			DB says, "Whoa. Didn't know that ending existed." 	
			DavidW says, "yow" 	
			Roger says, "Yay" 	
			JJSonick says, "wow, that'll learn me." 	
			DavidW asks, "ok, can we climb up the chimney?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Undo
Floyd | The previous turn has been undone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "enter fireplace" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I carefully bend down and enter the fireplace, standing once I get
Floyd | inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a few moments of reflection I decide that this is serving no
Floyd | useful purpose.  There is nowhere to go from here and it will not

Floyd | function as an effective hiding place.  I re-enter the room, brushing
Floyd | my frock down as I go.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "climb up chimney" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I wonder if it might be possible to climb to freedom through the
Floyd | fireplace.  Carefully, I clamber into it and push hard against the
Floyd | sides of the chimney.  With an effort of strength I lift my legs and
Floyd | try to find some kind of foothold but there is nothing forthcoming.
Floyd |

Floyd | After a minute of trying I am forced to admit defeat and remove myself
Floyd | from the fireplace.  I gather my thoughts and rest my trembling legs
Floyd | for a second.  I lack the strength and ability to escape this way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Good that he considered it." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "Enter mirror" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | As a thought forms in my mind drowsiness begins to overcome me.  I
Floyd | shake my head to rouse myself, after which the words seem meaningless
Floyd | to me.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "Open door with rod" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I try the door.  It is locked and does not budge.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We don't have the rod yet." 	
			Roger says, "Boo" 	
			Roger says, "Oh" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under pillow" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I see nothing that will help me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "move pillow" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I am not sure why I would want to waste strength doing that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "hit the mirror with the rod (when we get it)" 	
			inky says, "hrm" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "look under mattress" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Curiosity, for some reason, leads me to consider whether there might

Floyd | be something under the mattress.  With some difficulty I manage to get
Floyd | a grip on the underside of the mattress and heave with all my strength
Floyd | - but my strength has abandoned me.  The mattress is abominably heavy,
Floyd | and with no real motivation other than curiosity to drive me I am
Floyd | destined to fail.  Breathing heavily, I quickly abandon this course of
Floyd | action and elect to choose a less strenuous path.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under bed" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I clamber onto my knees and look under the bed but I see nothing but

Floyd | more bare flagstones.  I stand, feeling dizzy as I do so.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "where was that pesky note?" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "breathe on mirror" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | From somewhere comes the suggestion that I should breathe on the
Floyd | mirror, though from where I know not.  It seems so random and
Floyd | unnecessary at this time that I blame it on exhaustion and try to
Floyd | formulate a more rational path of action.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We need the mirror message before we can get the rod." 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get blanket" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | There is no need for me to take anything.  If I need to use an object

Floyd | then I will do so as appropriate.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "read letter" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | A thought that I don't fully understand instructs me to take a closer
Floyd | look at something that I don't see in the room.  What is going on?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "search bed" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Wary, for it is almost as if the bed whispers a siren song as I look
Floyd | at it, I begin to examine the cot.  The blanket is tucked in tightly
Floyd | but yields to a sharp tug from me.  I find nothing unusual under it.
Floyd | The mattress is thick and tightly packed with soft and springy
Floyd | innards.  It would be easy to sink into it and forget all of my

Floyd | troubles.  As I lift the pillow a small piece of paper wafts out from
Floyd | underneath it and floats gently to the ground.  I replace the pillow
Floyd | and turn my attention back to the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "Well, I have to be going, my fellows. Enjoy the rest of your deaths and the rest of your day." 	
			inky says, "ok there" 	
			inky says, "bye!" 	
	DB goes home. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "read note" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I reach down and take the piece of paper in my hands.  I force my gaze
Floyd | to focus on the neat handwriting that has been marked on the paper.
Floyd | The message reads...
Floyd |
Floyd | Marika.  I am unable to say goodbye to you as I would wish to.  I want

		Roger says, "Ha, this is the most challenging puzzle of the game" 	
	

Floyd | you to gaze into your own beautiful eyes and breathe yourself a
Floyd | goodbye from me.
Floyd |
Floyd | The paper drops from my limp grasp and settles again on the hard

Floyd | floor.  This message was clearly meant for me to find, but who left
Floyd | it?  And why?  My head aches but I have the feeling that within the
Floyd | message is a hidden meaning that I must endeavour to find.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "breathe on mirror" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Driven by a sudden flash of inspiration I move over to the mirror and,
Floyd | as the message on the paper predicted, find myself gazing into my own
Floyd | eyes.

Floyd |
Floyd | Prompted by the rest of the message I breathe in deeply and exhale
Floyd | over the mirror.  I repeat the gesture.  As the mirror mists over I
Floyd | notice marks; marks where the mirror is not fogging up.  My heart
Floyd | skips a beat as I continue to breathe out over the rest of the mirror,
Floyd | revealing more and more of what seems to be a hidden message.

Floyd |
Floyd | By the time that I have finished I am feeling light-headed and
Floyd | unsteady on my feet, but I appear to have uncovered a message.
Floyd |
Floyd | LOOK UNDER MATTRESS
Floyd |

Floyd | I commit it to memory as the mirror slowly clears.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "look under mattress" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | I prod the mattress.  It is thick and packed tightly with something
Floyd | soft but dense.  This makes it deceptively heavy.  I manage, with some
Floyd | difficulty, to get my hands into a position to facilitate the lifting
Floyd | of the mattress and begin to strain.
Floyd |
Floyd | The exertion shortly begins to make me feel light-headed and under

Floyd | normal circumstances I would cease this activity.  These, however, are
Floyd | not normal circumstances.  The words on the mirror drive me to this
Floyd | action, and I will not let it be in vain.
Floyd |
Floyd | Driven by a desire to solve the mystery of the message I call on
Floyd | reserves of hidden strength and manage to lift the mattress enough to

Floyd | see, tucked out of sight between it and the frame, a thin metal rod.
Floyd | With reflexes born of desperation I reach down and roll the rod onto
Floyd | the floor as the mattress drops back onto the bedframe with a thud.
Floyd | Panting heavily I lean against the wall to regain some strength before
Floyd | considering the role that the metal rod will play in my survival.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "hit mirror with rod" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I am not the violent type.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "Open door with rod" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I grab the iron rod from the floor and charge at the door.
Floyd |

Floyd | Screaming with rage I bring the rod round in an arc and into contact
Floyd | with the door with as much power as I can muster.  There is a
Floyd | deafening clang and the rod is jarred from my hands and thrown across

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit fireplace" 		
	

Floyd | the room, just missing my head.  I stumble back, hands shaking and

Floyd | ears ringing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | I am not the violent type.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Suuuure she's not violent." 	
			Roger says, "Cutting herself doesn't count" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hair" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Driven by some unknown prompting I begin to run my hand through my
Floyd | hair.  As my finger touches something sharp I withdraw it hastily.  A
Floyd | second, more cautious check reveals a hairpin that shouldn't be there.

Floyd | Unbidden, the memory comes to me of my final meeting with my mother.
Floyd | As we parted she touched my hair.  At the time I thought it nothing
Floyd | more than a tender gesture but it seems that she had ulterior motives.
Floyd | Thanking God for her ingenuity I place the hairpin carefully on the
Floyd | shelf above the fireplace and ponder on a use for it.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "lock window" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I reach out and take the hairpin from the shelf.  The hairpin is too
Floyd | small to use on the door so I make my way across the room to the

Floyd | window and, having pulled the window so it is as shut as I can make
Floyd | it, I begin to work on the lock.
Floyd |
Floyd | My hand is shaking through exhaustion and I do not rightly know what I
Floyd | am doing but God is with me.  After a few moments of fumbling and
Floyd | twisting there is a tiny click.  I remove the hairpin from the tiny

Floyd | keyhole to see that my labour has bent and warped it.  I then
Floyd | hesitantly push the window.  It remains firm.  Again I try, this time
Floyd | with as much force as I can muster in my weakened state.  The window
Floyd | does not move.  I have successfully secured it against The Count.
Floyd | Hopefully the thick glass will be sufficient to thwart his entry.
Floyd |

Floyd | I respectfully place the hairpin back on the shelf and ponder my next
Floyd | move.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put blanket under gap" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | A flash of inspiration strikes me and with a great sense of urgency I
Floyd | yank the thick blanket from the bed and pull it over to the door.  The
Floyd | gap under the door is nowhere big enought for a human to crawl under
Floyd | but until I have a better understanding of what The Count is capable
Floyd | of I will err on the side of caution.

Floyd |
Floyd | The blanket is thick and heavy, and with some effort I manage to force
Floyd | it under the door making a barrier of sorts.  As it stands nothing
Floyd | will be able to come through the breach and I pray that The Count will
Floyd | lack the necessary strength to remove it swiftly.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "lift flagstone" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | There are many flagstones in the floor and they all look alike.  I
Floyd | wouldn't know which one to lift, if any, without prior investigation.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x floor" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]

Floyd |
Floyd | The tightly-packed, perfectly square flagstones are cold and hard
Floyd | under my bare feet.  I kneel and run my fingers across the stones,
Floyd | searching for something unusual.  My breath catches in my throat as my
Floyd | fingers stumble carelessly across a flagstone that seems to be
Floyd | slightly raised in comparison to its neighbours.  I check again.  This

Floyd | flagstone is the twin of the others except for the fact that it is
Floyd | definitely loose.  However, it's too heavy and my fingers are too
Floyd | thick to prise it up.  There must be something in here that can help
Floyd | me!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "lift flagstone" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I decide to try and move the loose flagstone and it occurs to me that
Floyd | the iron rod might be perfectly suited to this task.  I grip it
Floyd | tightly and slowly work the flat end into the thin gap between the

Floyd | flagstones.
Floyd |
Floyd | When I believe that I have inserted the rod as far as I can I take a
Floyd | deep breath and begin to apply pressure.  Lifting the stone is much
Floyd | easier than I thought it would be and within a few seconds I have
Floyd | managed to tip it enough to prise it out of the floor.

Floyd |
Floyd | I cast the rod aside and begin to wonder what, if anything, might be
Floyd | contained within the dark cavity that I have uncovered...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in cavity" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I lie beside the hole in the floor and, with due prudence, put my hand
Floyd | into the darkness.
Floyd |

Floyd | I have to rely purely on my sense of touch to discern if there is
Floyd | anything of interest in the hole.  For a few seconds all I am able to
Floyd | feel is the cold, wet density of damp stone and a soft breeze, but
Floyd | after a moment of maneouvering I brush against something rough and
Floyd | soft.  Nervously I grab the object and begin to pull it towards me.
Floyd |

Floyd | As I do so I hear a tinkling noise.  I pause as the sound moves away
Floyd | from me, but it is too late.  I listen as something metallic slithers
Floyd | away, sounding like it's falling through a fissure below me.  There is
Floyd | a further moment of silence before something clatters to the ground on
Floyd | the level below me.  My imagination ponders the events that these
Floyd | sounds proclaim but I am not quite sure what to make of them.  After

Floyd | this second of contemplation I continue my action and pull the object
Floyd | that I have grasped into the light.
Floyd |
Floyd | I climb onto my knees with my prize, which appears to be a grubby old
Floyd | rag.  As I unfold it a roll of parchment falls to the floor in front
Floyd | of me; the sole inhabitant of the cloth.  I toss the rag to one aside,

Floyd | as it appears to have had no other purpose than to serve as a
Floyd | container for the parchment.  I wipe my hand across my tired eyes and
Floyd | consider my next decision.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | I yawn.  I am finding it difficult to fight off sleep.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | The Room in the Tower
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "put candle in hole" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I carefully take the candle across the room and kneel down beside the
Floyd | hole.  The flickering flame allows me to see something that looks like
Floyd | a piece of cloth that I could probably reach.
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | I yawn.  I am finding it difficult to fight off sleep.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "nice" 	
			DavidW asks, "Think maybe the crucifix is obtainable?" 	
			Roger says, "I suspect not, but who knows" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "x cloth" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]

Floyd |
Floyd | I feel the urge to examine a rag.  I am do not see anything that fits
Floyd | that description.  I push the useless urge away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Haha, so awkward" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take cloth" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | There is no need for me to take anything.  If I need to use an object
Floyd | then I will do so as appropriate.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Forgot to put it in scope, I see" 	
			DavidW says, "Or it was only briefly lit then in darkness again." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "Put rock in hole" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | As a thought forms in my mind drowsiness begins to overcome me.  I
Floyd | shake my head to rouse myself, after which the words seem meaningless
Floyd | to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "cover hole" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | As a thought forms in my mind drowsiness begins to overcome me.  I
Floyd | shake my head to rouse myself, after which the words seem meaningless
Floyd | to me.

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "uh, we need the rag" 	
			Roger says, "Yeah I know; just wanted to see if we could close it back up at this point without it" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach in hole" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I lie beside the hole in the floor and, with due prudence, put my hand
Floyd | into the darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | I have to rely purely on my sense of touch to discern if there is
Floyd | anything of interest in the hole.  For a few seconds all I am able to

Floyd | feel is the cold, wet density of damp stone and a soft breeze, but
Floyd | after a moment of maneouvering I brush against something rough and
Floyd | soft.  Nervously I grab the object and begin to pull it towards me.
Floyd |
Floyd | As I do so I hear a tinkling noise.  I pause as the sound moves away
Floyd | from me, but it is too late.  I listen as something metallic slithers

Floyd | away, sounding like it's falling through a fissure below me.  There is
Floyd | a further moment of silence before something clatters to the ground on
Floyd | the level below me.  My imagination ponders the events that these
Floyd | sounds proclaim but I am not quite sure what to make of them.  After
Floyd | this second of contemplation I continue my action and pull the object
Floyd | that I have grasped into the light.

Floyd |
Floyd | I climb onto my knees with my prize, which appears to be a grubby old
Floyd | rag.  As I unfold it a roll of parchment falls to the floor in front
Floyd | of me; the sole inhabitant of the cloth.  I toss the rag to one aside,
Floyd | as it appears to have had no other purpose than to serve as a
Floyd | container for the parchment.  I wipe my hand across my tired eyes and

Floyd | consider my next decision.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put rag in door keyhole" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | I remember a rumour that The Count possesses the ability to change his
Floyd | shape.  The keyhole in the door is sizeable, possibly big enough to
Floyd | allow him entry through it.
Floyd |
Floyd | With this in mind I scoop up the rag that I retrieved from under the
Floyd | floor and move purposely over to the door.  Using all my strength I

Floyd | cram the rag into the keyhole until I am sure that it will no easy
Floyd | task to remove it.  I can only pray that The Count will not be
Floyd | resourceful enough or strong enough to excavate it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "look in keyhole" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I need to decide if I wish to examine the door lock or the window
Floyd | lock.
Floyd |

Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "x door lock" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |

Floyd | I examine the keyhole in the metal door that obstructs the exit.  It
Floyd | is the largest keyhole that I have ever seen, almost big enough for me
Floyd | to put my slender hand through.  Almost big enough, but not quite.
Floyd | The best I can do is put three fingers in it.  Bending down and
Floyd | peering through it reveals to me the dark stairwell just outside this
Floyd | room.  So close to freedom and yet so far...

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oops" 	
			DavidW says, "We're like gamma-testers." 	
			Roger says, "I wonder if we can get her to collapse on the floor from exhaustion" 	
			DavidW asks, "Shall we try sleeping with window and door blocked, but fireplace and floor open?" 	
			DavidW says (to Roger), "I think there's a timer that just run out after X turns." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | [z -> wait]

Floyd |
Floyd | I wait for my death.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "So morbid, Marika bunny-bear." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sleep" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | My head is swimming with exhaustion.  I have been running on
Floyd | adrenaline for the past twelve hours and it has finally caught up with
Floyd | me.

Floyd |
Floyd | No longer able or willing to fight I decide to lie down on the bed and
Floyd | give myself the sleep that I so eagerly desire, regardless of whether
Floyd | or not I have completed my task.
Floyd |
Floyd | Within seconds I am asleep...

Floyd |

		inky says, "ha ha" 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | (Press any key)
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | As I sleep I dream.  In my dream I see the room as though I was a
Floyd | disembodied spirit floating against the ceiling.  I picture the sound
Floyd | of a rustling wind that begins near me, up in the roof, but moves
Floyd | along and down until it seems as if it comes from the walls.  It moves
Floyd | closer and closer and closer to my sleeping figure until it seems to

Floyd | burst from the fireplace in the form of a small bat.  In my dream the
Floyd | small, dark mass becomes a terrible humanoid apparition standing
Floyd | beside my bed.  In my dream the horrific creature leans over my
Floyd | sleeping form and, with savage intent, sinks its fangs into my neck.
Floyd |
Floyd | I wake, in futility trying to scream.  It is no longer a dream but

Floyd | reality.  The Count is draining the life from my body.
Floyd |
Floyd | My dying action is to turn my head towards the north wall and the
Floyd | fireplace from whence my killer came...
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd | GAME OVER
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | GAME OVER
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Undo
Floyd | The previous turn has been undone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, interesting" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sit on chair" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Despite the urgency of my situation I am highly aware of my aching
Floyd | feet and weary legs.  I decide to rest for a second, and not trusting

Floyd | myself to get up again if I use the bed I opt to use the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | I drag it away from the wall and sit, but the chair is nearly as old
Floyd | as the tower itself and is no longer able to stand the strain.  There
Floyd | is a creaking noise for a moment before the chair self-destructs and
Floyd | deposits me on the stone floor.  I crack my knee painfully on the

Floyd | floor and cry out in discomfort.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a little while I am able to stand again.  The chair has been
Floyd | reduced to a pile of wood.  I rub my knee and regret my chosen action.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "so it doesn't print the failed attempts until you win" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put wood in fireplace" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I pile up an armful of wood and carry it across the room to deposit it
Floyd | in the fireplace.  I repeat the process two more times to complete the

Floyd | task.
Floyd |
Floyd | The fireplace now contains a pile of wood ready to be burnt.  I look
Floyd | at the candle and the pile of wood and my experience tells me that, as
Floyd | it stands, the flame is not furious enough to catch the wood.  If I
Floyd | want to start a fire I will need to find something that will burn well

Floyd | and provide a more substantial conflagration.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "light parchment" 		
	

Floyd |

Floyd | It suddenly occurs to me that the parchment could be very useful, just
Floyd | not in the way that was originally intended.  I scoop the parchment
Floyd | from the floor and hold it over the candle on the shelf for a second.
Floyd | It catches and produces a reasonable flame.  I then bend down and cast
Floyd | the burning parchment amongst the pyre that I have constructed in the
Floyd | fireplace.

Floyd |
Floyd | I pray for it to produce flames amongst the wood and, after what feels
Floyd | like an eternity, I am heartened to see that the wood is indeed
Floyd | burning.  I linger for another anxious minute to ensure that the blaze
Floyd | will continue and before long I am coughing on a plume of smoke.
Floyd |

Floyd | I throw the candle onto the fire for the sake of it and rub my weeping
Floyd | eyes.  I am feeling warmer already, and my body is driven even closer
Floyd | to the dangerous state of slumber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sleep" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | My head is swimming with exhaustion.  I have been running on
Floyd | adrenaline for the past twelve hours and it has finally caught up with
Floyd | me.

Floyd |
Floyd | No longer able or willing to fight I decide to lie down on the bed and
Floyd | give myself the sleep that I so eagerly desire, regardless of whether
Floyd | or not I have completed my task.
Floyd |
Floyd | Within seconds I am asleep...

Floyd |

		
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | (Press any key)
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

Floyd | As I sleep I dream.  In my dream I see the room as though I was a
Floyd | disembodied spirit floating against the ceiling.  I hear the sound of
Floyd | footsteps on the stairwell below me, getting closer and closer.  There
Floyd | is a pause and sound of rushing wind.  Then something slowly flies
Floyd | into the room from a hole in the floor.  In my dream the small, dark
Floyd | mass becomes a terrible humanoid apparition standing beside my bed.

Floyd | In my dream the horrific creature leans over my sleeping form and,
Floyd | with savage intent, sinks its fangs into my neck.
Floyd |
Floyd | I wake, in futility trying to scream.  It is no longer a dream but
Floyd | reality.  The Count is draining the life from my body.
Floyd |

Floyd | My dying action is to turn my head towards the floor, cursing myself
Floyd | for overlooking something so obvious...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | GAME OVER

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

		DavidW says, "And that's all the ways in." 	
			inky says, "well then" 	
			Gerynar says, "interesting game" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm always fond of games that reverse the usual way of things. In this case, blocking entrance instead of escaping the one room." 	
			DavidW says, "I'm guessing the 'no inventory' business is to reduce the number of turns wasted with cheking inventory, keeping the task urgent." 	
			DavidW says, "Unless someone has more things to try, we seem to be done." 	
			DavidW says, "We should think up what game(s) to play next week." 	
			inky asks, "do we want to play another adrift game?" 	
			DavidW says, "I wouldn't mind another adrift game." 	
			inky asks, "is there another comp winner that is recommended, maybe?" 	
			Touchy asks (of Gerynar,), "DavidW Should we play tomorrow?" 	
			DavidW says, "This is out of date, but there's this list: [LINK]" 	
			Gerynar says, "I'm up for that" 	
			Nitku says, "A Fine Day for Reaping did quite well in the comp" 	
			DavidW says, "I'd like to play Reaping next week, sure." 	
			JJSonick says, "Sounds good."	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
A Fine Day for Reaping by James Webb
As played on ifMUD on April 17, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of A Fine Day for Reaping, written by James Webb. A Fine Day for Reaping was originally released as part of the 2007 Interactive Fiction Competition, where it took seventh place. It took first place in the InsideADRIFT Game of the Year Comp 2007, was nominated for a Best Individual PC Xyzzy Award, and won the Xyzzy for Best Story. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says, "Okay, let's begin." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load afdfr" 		
	

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Floyd | Loading game...
Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
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Floyd | A Fine Day For Reaping
Floyd |
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Floyd | 1 : Read Me First
Floyd |
Floyd | 2 : Credits and Thanks
Floyd |
Floyd | 3 : Begin Reaping
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Please Choose an Option.
Floyd |
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Floyd |
Floyd | Ver 1.0 2007.
Floyd | Written in ADRIFT by James Webb (aka revgiblet)
Floyd | Please feel free to send any feedback to revgiblet@gmail.com
Floyd | Any similarities to anything you have witnessed, written or anyone you
Floyd | know is purely coincidental.  Frankly I'd find it incredible if you've
Floyd | ever witnessed any of the situations in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "1" 		
	

Floyd |
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Floyd | It's a fairly easy life being the Grim Reaper.  People often make the
Floyd | mistake of assuming that you appear at every death.  Of course, that's
Floyd | a mistake that they only tend to make once.  The reality is quite
Floyd | different.  Death tends to happen to people whether you are there or
Floyd | not, you actually only show up for the more unusual cases.  Every now
Floyd | or then someone will put up a fight and not take death lying down.
Floyd | That's when you show up to make sure that they play by the rules.
Floyd | Essentially, you're a high stakes baliff.
Floyd |
Floyd | Every day your Supervisors mail you a list of the difficult cases.
Floyd | You have twelve hours to make sure that souls are reaped and the wages
Floyd | of sin are paid.  Welcome to a day in the life of Death.
Floyd |
Floyd | Useful Commands
Floyd |
Floyd | examine hourglass
Floyd | This will tell you how long you have left before the day ends.  You
Floyd | don't want to know what happens if you don't finish reaping the
Floyd | alloted souls within the time limit.
Floyd |
Floyd | say X to Horse
Floyd | Where 'X' equals your destination.  You own a skeletal horse, named
Floyd | Horse (you are not known for your imagination).  Tell him/her where
Floyd | you want to go and he/she (it's difficult to sex skeletal horses) will
Floyd | take you there.  To return to your home then use the simple command
Floyd | say home to horse
Floyd |
Floyd | Reap Soul

		
	DavidW pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | The ultimate command.  Provided that you are holding your scythe and
Floyd | can get to your client, this will send the death-shy soul to the
Floyd | afterlife.  You must utilise this command on all clients to complete
Floyd | the game.
Floyd |
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Floyd |
Floyd | A Fine Day For Reaping
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | 1 : Read Me First
Floyd |
Floyd | 2 : Credits and Thanks
Floyd |
Floyd | 3 : Begin Reaping
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Please Choose an Option.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Ver 1.0 2007.
Floyd | Written in ADRIFT by James Webb (aka revgiblet)
Floyd | Please feel free to send any feedback to revgiblet@gmail.com
Floyd | Any similarities to anything you have witnessed, written or anyone you
Floyd | know is purely coincidental.  Frankly I'd find it incredible if you've
Floyd | ever witnessed any of the situations in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Shall we look at the credits?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "floyd 2" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "2" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | I owe the following people something, so I thought a 'Thank You' here
Floyd | would do.  Most of them will probably never read it anyway.  Still,
Floyd | it's the thought that counts.
Floyd |
Floyd | Thanks to...
Floyd |
Floyd | Campbell Wild for the ADRIFT generator.  Now the stories in my head
Floyd | can come to life.  And is that your real name?  It's kind of cool.
Floyd |
Floyd | The ADRIFT community at the official forum
Floyd | ([LINK]) for making me feel
Floyd | welcome and giving (mostly) good advice.
Floyd |
Floyd | David Whyld, de budding and Ren for beta testing my first game, The
Floyd | Sisters.  The advice they gave and changes they suggested made it ten
Floyd | times better than it originally was (before it was only worth 0.5 out
Floyd | of 10)
Floyd |
Floyd | All the people who played, reviewed and voted for The Sisters during
Floyd | the 12th Annual IF Competition.  The whole experience encouraged me to
Floyd | keep writing.  So this game is mostly your fault.
Floyd |
Floyd | rotter for Unauthorized Termination and inspiration for text
Floyd | formatting.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumin for beta testing this game and pointing out my clumsy
Floyd | punctuation skillz.
Floyd |
Floyd | www.strange-facts.com for giving me some...err...strange facts.
Floyd |

		
	Doug pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | Terry Pratchett for the Discworld books.  I could make a convincing
Floyd | case for the fact that my anthropomorphic Death is very different from
Floyd | his anthropomorphic Death, but seeing as I got the idea for this game
Floyd | when I was reading Reaper Man it's a futile exercise.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | A Fine Day For Reaping
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | 1 : Read Me First
Floyd |
Floyd | 2 : Credits and Thanks
Floyd |
Floyd | 3 : Begin Reaping
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Please Choose an Option.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Ver 1.0 2007.
Floyd | Written in ADRIFT by James Webb (aka revgiblet)
Floyd | Please feel free to send any feedback to revgiblet@gmail.com
Floyd | Any similarities to anything you have witnessed, written or anyone you
Floyd | know is purely coincidental.  Frankly I'd find it incredible if you've
Floyd | ever witnessed any of the situations in this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'll have to check out that url." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "3" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The Living Room of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in your living room.  It's quite small and cosy, with
Floyd | panel flooring and painted walls (black, of course).  A bookcase
Floyd | stands against one wall.  On another is a shelf, on which rests your
Floyd | CD player and collection of CDs.  A comfy, well-worn leather armchair
Floyd | lies right bang in the centre of the room facing the only window.  You
Floyd | often like to sit on the chair staring out into the empty, black void
Floyd | of time and space that your home backs on to.  It's not a great view,
Floyd | but it's something to look at.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Living Room of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "not The Unliving Room?" 	
			Doug says, "Death lives" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, fwiw, small email from James Webb this week:" 	
			Jacqueline | Thanks for posting the transcript at all - I enjoyed reading it and was glad that people seemed to enjoy the game.;:| I hope that you enjoy AFDFR, but you'll have to take it as you find it - it's nowhere near as polished as I'd like it to be.;:| Thanks for considering my games though! 	
			DavidW says, "Death Takes A Holiday in Antwerp" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Let's pretend I pasted that correctly. Oops." 	
			Touchy says, "aaalrighty then" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying the Golden Hourglass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "I hope we get to play chess with Max von Sydow" 	
			Touchy says, "hi david and jacq" 	
			Touchy says, "hi other people" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x hourglass" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The grains of sand tell you that you have twelve hours left to
Floyd | complete your contract.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are about six foot five inches tall, dressed in the blackest robes
Floyd | anyone has ever seen.  Your hairless, so-pale-it's-almost-translucent
Floyd | skin is stretched across your skull like clingfilm on a billiard ball.
Floyd | Your eyes are about the only thing in this reality that are darker
Floyd | than your robes, and your spindly, gaunt hands protrude from your
Floyd | sleeves like a bunch of chopsticks.  You secretly think of yourself as
Floyd | 'quite handsome'.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "I guess we need to find our contract. Perhaps there's a mailbox?" 	
			Touchy says, "It's a way to start." 	
			Touchy asks, "The explained abbreviations are a pecularity of the adrift terp I presume?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x cds" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You're not sure if two CDs can rightly be called a collection, but if
Floyd | they can then this is your CD collection.  You have The Eagles:
Floyd | Greatest Hits 1971-1975 and the CD single of Candle in the Wind 1997
Floyd | by Elton John.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "haha" 	
			DavidW says, "well, if there is a mailbox, it's not in this room." 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "I don't know." 	
			Nitku says, "they are" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x books" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You pick up a diary at random and flick to a page.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Friday 13th May 1988
Floyd | When I saw that it was Friday the 13th I should have known that I was
Floyd | in for a bad day.  I accidentally materialised in the middle of the
Floyd | ladies changing room at a swimming pool.  People were throwing things
Floyd | at me and screaming.  It doesn't take much to discourage me.  Perhaps
Floyd | I'm not cut out for this job after all?  Well, I'm sure something good
Floyd | will come along soon.  Chin up and all that!
Floyd |
Floyd | You put the book back on the shelf.  You can see no need to take any
Floyd | of them with you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny arrives, full of fun and funk. 		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			DavidW says, "It worries me that the terp is doing that because I can't trust it's always correct. The way ADRIFT handles commands, sometimes 'x' should not be replaced with 'examine'." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The Living Room of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in your living room.  It's quite small and cosy, with
Floyd | panel flooring and painted walls (black, of course).  A bookcase
Floyd | stands against one wall.  On another is a shelf, on which rests your
Floyd | CD player and collection of CDs.  A comfy, well-worn leather armchair
Floyd | lies right bang in the centre of the room facing the only window.  You
Floyd | often like to sit on the chair staring out into the empty, black void
Floyd | of time and space that your home backs on to.  It's not a great view,
Floyd | but it's something to look at.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks (of DavidW), "It shouldn't?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Hallway of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | The hallway has thick, plush red carpet which always tickles your toes
Floyd | a little bit.  It goes quite well with the black, pannelled walls.  At
Floyd | the south end is your imposing front door.  There are a series of
Floyd | hooks by the door on which you could hang your coat, if you wore a
Floyd | coat that is.  A small bin sits by the door.  There is also a
Floyd | full-length mirror on one wall.  As you're the last sight some people
Floyd | see, it's quite right that you check that you look presentable.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see some mail.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Hallway of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "read mail" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You bend down and scoop up your mail.  It's one of life's great
Floyd | mysteries.  If you have any work that day your Supervisors mail it to
Floyd | you in the morning.  In all your time you have never once met the
Floyd | postman.  Sometimes you wonder if you should get a dog just to see
Floyd | what would happen.  Something big and evil.  A hellhound or a pitbull.
Floyd | Something like that.
Floyd |
Floyd | You have two letters today.  The first is a white envelope addressed
Floyd | to a "Mr. G. Raper" and bearing the stamp of "Blackbury Banking
Floyd | Services".  Puzzled, you tear it open and read.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dear Mr GRaper.
Floyd | Have we got an offer for you!!??  You, and others in your specially
Floyd | selected postcode region, have been chosen to take part in our
Floyd | amazing, introductory offer!  We're offering you a free - that's right
Floyd | FREE - credit card with GBP10,000 limit*!  ARE WE CRAZY??
Floyd |
Floyd | At this point you throw the letter in the bin.  You live in the
Floyd | darkest, emptiest void of time and space in this reality; you are the
Floyd | only living (using the term loosely) soul in this dimension and yet
Floyd | you still get junk mail.  It's enough to make you livid!  You turn to
Floyd | the other letter, which comes in the unmarked, large brown envelope
Floyd | that your Supervisors use when they want to contact you.  It looks
Floyd | like you've got some work to do today.  You open it and begin to read.
Floyd |
Floyd | You have five clients today.  Four standard cases and one
Floyd | administrative error...
Floyd |
Floyd | You roll your eyes.  Administrative errors are the worst.  It means
Floyd | that the paperwork has got screwed up somewhere along the line and
Floyd | some poor idiot is not where they should be when they're fated to die.
Floyd | As usual, it's up to you to clear up somebody else's mess. You carry
Floyd | on reading, though you know the words off by heart now.
Floyd |
Floyd | Please find attached the details of the clients.  These clients will
Floyd | die, as fated, but for some reason will refuse or be unable to
Floyd | progress to their destination.  Reap their souls to complete the
Floyd | cycle.  You must complete this task by the end of the day.  Thank you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You discard the letter and read the attached list.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lord Nigel McWorthington - Himilayas, Nepal
Floyd |
Floyd | Ernest Busset - Manchester, England
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai - Wajir, Kenya
Floyd |
Floyd | Agathe Laurent - Paris, France
Floyd |
Floyd | Splong5b - Nevada, USA
Floyd |
Floyd | You pocket the list.  Let's go to work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Splong5b, huh." 	
			Touchy asks, "Number 5 dies?" 	
			DavidW says, "That must be the admin error." 	
			Nitku says, "Ah, good ol' Splongy" 	
			DavidW says, "We'll need our scythe before we can go, I bet." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x bin" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a small, metal bin.  Lying in the bin is a letter from Blackbury
Floyd | Banking Services.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "look in mirror" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You'd be surprised, but being a very tall, very thin, apparition of
Floyd | terror doesn't attract as much attention as you'd think.  As most
Floyd | people don't believe in you, the first thought that goes through their
Floyd | heads doesn't tend to be "Is that the Grim Reaper?  IT IS THE GRIM
Floyd | REAPER!  I'M GOING TO DIE!  I'M GOING TO DIE!" but rather something
Floyd | more mundane about a fancy dress party or the current government's lax
Floyd | attitude to mental health care.  You tend to move about the world of
Floyd | mortals attracting hardly any attention at all.  This perplexes you a
Floyd | little bit.
Floyd |
Floyd | You give a grunt of approval as you check yourself in the mirror.
Floyd | Looking good!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "are we not seeing some font changes or something? it was a little confusing the way it mixed our thoughts with the read text" 	
			Touchy asks, "huh?" 	
			Touchy says, "I didn't even notice." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The Hallway of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | The hallway has thick, plush red carpet which always tickles your toes
Floyd | a little bit.  It goes quite well with the black, pannelled walls.  At
Floyd | the south end is your imposing front door.  There are a series of
Floyd | hooks by the door on which you could hang your coat, if you wore a
Floyd | coat that is.  A small bin sits by the door.  There is also a
Floyd | full-length mirror on one wall.  As you're the last sight some people
Floyd | see, it's quite right that you check that you look presentable.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Doug), "possible." 	
			Doug says, "not a big deal, I just would have expected it to be in quotes or italics or a blockquote or something." 	
			DavidW says, "East is probably the bedroom of Death." 	
			Touchy says, "I'm not sure why it would be east not south but go ahead..." 	
			DavidW says, "South is where the front door is." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Kitchen of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in your kitchen.  To this day you can't think why you
Floyd | made this room into a kitchen.  You don't actually eat.  The back
Floyd | window, over the kitchen sink, looks out into the void.  The washing
Floyd | machine sits against one wall and a wooden table in the centre of the
Floyd | room.  It has only a single chair.  You don't get any visitors.  On
Floyd | one wall there is a cork pinboard in the shape of an elephant (with
Floyd | the words Don't Forget! playfully inscribed on it).  There are several
Floyd | notes pinned to it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Kitchen of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Well, blessed is ye who can read." 	
			DavidW asks, "ah. Kitchen of Death. We eat?" 	
			Touchy says, "in other words: m)" 	
			DavidW says, "oh. We do not eat." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x washing machine" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You gave up trying to wash your own robes a long time ago.  It's just
Floyd | easier to take them to a dry cleaner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open washing mashine" 		
	

Floyd | Open what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x notes" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You scan the notes.  - Remember Horse's birthday present!!! -, - Wrote
Floyd | in wrong diary yesterday!  Correct it! -, - Get more paper for
Floyd | notes!!! - and - Out of cheese. -  You don't remember writing that
Floyd | last one.  There is also a ticket pinned to the board from the dry
Floyd | cleaners in San Fransisco.  You left a robe with them for a clean.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open washing machine" 		
	

Floyd | You can't open the washing machine!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "haha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take ticket" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You unpin the ticket from the board and put it in your pocket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Well, maybe our scythe is in that robe?" 	
			Doug says, "wonder what Horse wants for his/her birthday." 	
			Touchy says, "Carrot, Sugar, Apple." 	
			DavidW asks, "How does a skeletal horse get born, anyway?" 	
			Touchy says, "Maybe you pour acid on a normal horse." 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "oh, that's pleasant." 	
			Doug says, "well, first it gets born, then it dies..." 	
			Touchy says, "Sorry, got carried away." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't really need a window.  A hole in the wall would have done
Floyd | just as well.  It's never too cold or too hot and you never get any
Floyd | visitors.  It just seemed like a good idea at the time...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "then it undies..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sink" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a kitchen sink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in sink" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | It's a kitchen sink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read ticket" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | It's a small piece of paper informing you that Happy Go Lucky Dry
Floyd | Clean in San Fransisco currently has a black dress belonging to a Mr.
Floyd | G. Reaper.  The ticket also says Please present ticket to collect
Floyd | item.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "take all but kitchen sink" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the kitchen sink!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "darn" 	
			Touchy says, "I like the "Exists: ..." part of this terp. It's convenient." 	
			DavidW says, "hm. maybe we leave the scythe with Horse. I dunno." 	
			Touchy says, "I say we go out and try." 	
			Touchy says, "We're trying to solve problems we're not even having yet." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Hallway of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Hallway of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | The game is now in its verbose mode, which always gives long
Floyd | descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Garden Path of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing on a garden path.  You don't have a garden so
Floyd | technically it should just be called 'a path'.  The path leads through
Floyd | the void of emptiness from your house to the stable where Horse lives.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North and South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Garden Path of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x void" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You see nothing special.  In fact you don't see anything at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. An empty location." 	
			Touchy says, "Do we have to use verbose? It just makes it harder to catch up." 	
			Touchy says, "And I doubt that it's easy to skip parts if you're using a screenreader.." 	
			DavidW says, "well, I miss the long descriptions sometimes when we play in groups. I don't notice everything I should." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Stable of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in your stable.  Despite your best efforts, the small, rough
Floyd | wooden structure seems more homely than your own house.  Horse doesn't
Floyd | eat (or go to the toilet) but in accordance with universal laws the
Floyd | floor is covered in hay and the place smells of horse poo.  In one
Floyd | corner is a large whetstone.  Fixed to the north wall are the brackets
Floyd | where you rest your scythe when you're not using it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see The Grim Reaper's Scythe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Stable of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Like, I didn't check out the armchair three rooms ago." 	
			Nitku says, "I don't think anyone playing now is using a screenreader" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | That smells normal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x scythe" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Wickedly sharp and imposing, this is your weapon of choice for reaping
Floyd | souls.  It's a metaphor for your ability to harvest people from the
Floyd | land of the living, so it doesn't actually need to be a scythe but you
Floyd | find that people expect it.  It's the look of the thing.  Your
Floyd | Supervisors have gone to the trouble of making it invisible to mortal
Floyd | eyes after that embarrasing incident at JFK airport six months ago.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "fine..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | [take The Grim Reaper's Scythe]
Floyd | You pick up the Grim Reaper's Scythe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x horse" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse is a skeletal steed.  S/He has been your faithful companion from
Floyd | the beginning, whenever that was.  It's hard to come across as being
Floyd | noble when you're nothing but a collection of bones held together by
Floyd | some unknown, mysterious force but Horse manages it quite well.  An
Floyd | equine skeleton is not something that most people would expect to see,
Floyd | so they don't.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x whetstone" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a large whetstone for sharpening blades.  You use it to keep your
Floyd | scythe sharp, though you don't really need to bother.  It's always as
Floyd | sharp as it needs to be.  You just got into the habit of sharpening it
Floyd | every now and then, and you tend to be a very habitual person.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "so, shall we go reap someone?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x hourglass" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The grains of sand tell you that you have eleven and a half hours left
Floyd | to complete your contract.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy exclaims, "himalaya!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think sharpening the blade is a good thing, even if it doesn't need it, just so we can look sinister whilst sharpening it." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sharpen scythe" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You check your scythe.  It's sharp enough as it is.  No need to waste
Floyd | time sharpening it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "I say we go to San Fransisco [sic] first?" 	
			Doug says, "we might need our black dress. er, robe." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are about six foot five inches tall, dressed in the blackest robes
Floyd | anyone has ever seen.  Your hairless, so-pale-it's-almost-translucent
Floyd | skin is stretched across your skull like clingfilm on a billiard ball.
Floyd | Your eyes are about the only thing in this reality that are darker
Floyd | than your robes, and your spindly, gaunt hands protrude from your
Floyd | sleeves like a bunch of chopsticks.  You secretly think of yourself as
Floyd | 'quite handsome'.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I suppose the dress is for the drag portion of the game." 	
			Touchy says, "Maybe we'll need it later after this one got messed up." 	
			Nitku says, "Yeah, and Himilayas [sic] after that" 	
			DavidW says, "Perhaps we get to be Death Nun." 	
			Touchy says, "[sic]" 	
			Doug | "You left a robe with them for a clean." 	
			DavidW says (to Doug), "yes, but the ticket said 'dress'." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x list" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The list of your clients for today.  It reads...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lord Nigel McWorthington - Himilayas, Nepal
Floyd |
Floyd | Ernest Busset - Manchester, England
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai - Wajir, Kenya
Floyd |
Floyd | Agathe Laurent - Paris, France
Floyd |
Floyd | Splong5b - Nevada, USA
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "my guess was that was their mistake" 	
			DavidW says, "Apparently, the robe is dress-like." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "say nepal to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Mountain Pass (Himilayas)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing on a thin path that is winding through the snowy,
Floyd | Himilayan mountain range.  The view is lovely, but it isn't half
Floyd | chilly here.  Your feet are getting cold and the wind is whipping
Floyd | right up your robe.  Right in front of you is a huge snowdrift, under
Floyd | which is buried the body of one of your clients - Lord Nigel
Floyd | McWorthington.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: No Exits
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Lord Nigel McWorthington gazed out over the crisp, snowy scene and
Floyd | smiled.  He was glad that he'd decided to do this; that he'd decided
Floyd | to celebrate his sixtieth birthday by trekking through the Himilayas.
Floyd | His family had insisted on a surprise party, despite the fact that his
Floyd | doctor had warned them against giving him any sudden shocks.  Then
Floyd | again, his doctor had warned him against mountain climbing too.  But
Floyd | he wouldn't trade this for anything.  The view was splendid and
Floyd | stretched for miles, and it almost made him shake off the nagging
Floyd | feeling that he really should have been at that surprise party.  Sure,
Floyd | the family would be disappointed when he didn't show up, but they
Floyd | should have made a better effort to make sure that he wouldn't find
Floyd | out.  He wasn't stupid.  Leaving the guest list out where he could
Floyd | find it wasn't too clever for a start.  But that didn't really explain
Floyd | the feeling.  It wasn't guilt but rather something else.  Something he
Floyd | couldn't quite put his finger on.
Floyd |
Floyd | He pushed the feeling back again and looked into the sunshine, lifting
Floyd | his hands above his head.  He felt so alive!  He almost let out a cry
Floyd | of triumph, but stopped just in time.  There's no telling what might
Floyd | cause an avalanche in this part of the world.  Just then he heard a
Floyd | rush of wind behind him, he turned and...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...found himself staring at a skeletal horse, ridden by a tall,
Floyd | ghastly apparition of horror, who seemed to be reading a list...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lord Nigel McWorthington screamed at the top of his voice and gripped
Floyd | his chest.  The scream rebounded off the mountain walls and was
Floyd | suddenly silenced by an ominous rumbling sound from above.  He looked
Floyd | up at the avalanche descending rapidly, turned once again to the
Floyd | horrifying apparition and managed the words "You complete and
Floyd | utter..." before he was buried under a crushing weight of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | You shrug and climb off Horse.  This was clearly Nigel McWorthington,
Floyd | and you suspect that he is (you mean was) the administrative error.
Floyd | Seems that death caught up with him after all.  You smile at the
Floyd | double entendre and turn your attention to the scene.  To reap his
Floyd | soul you have to get to the body, which is currently under thirty foot
Floyd | of snow.  You scratch your head in puzzlement.  Why are these things
Floyd | never easy?
Floyd |
Floyd | Mountain Pass (Himilayas)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing on a thin path that is winding through the snowy,
Floyd | Himilayan mountain range.  The view is lovely, but it isn't half
Floyd | chilly here.  Your feet are getting cold and the wind is whipping
Floyd | right up your robe.  Right in front of you is a huge snowdrift, under
Floyd | which is buried the body of one of your clients - Lord Nigel
Floyd | McWorthington.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: No Exits
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Mountain Pass (Himilayas) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Don't we need to get on Horse?!?" 	
			Doug says, "whoa, a flashback" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "dig snowdrift" 		Touchy says, "Death is smart enough to do get on the horse by himself it seems." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | With what?  Your bare hands?  No way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "enter snowdrift" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the snowdrift.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says, "Hey Ellison" 		Ellison says, "hey Johnny" 	
			DavidW asks, "so, um. We need what? A shovel or a flamethrower?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "eat snowdrift" 		
	

Floyd | You are not holding the snowdrift.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "oops, our bad. poor Nigel." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "yell" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think we need to find a tool somewhere. Which is weird." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "say homedepot to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No-one pays any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Perhaps we can pick up something useful at the site of one of our other clients." 	
			Touchy says, "Yeah, let's try something else." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "dig snowdrift with scythe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the snowdrift.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "A giant magnifying lens or something." 	
			Touchy says, "I'll let somebody else take the reigns. hehe" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "say manchester to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cellar (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | This is a dark and dank cellar underneath a house in Manchester.  The
Floyd | tough, red brick did a good job of containing the blast from the
Floyd | exploded time machine.  The remains of said time machine sit in the
Floyd | centre of the cellar, nothing more than a twisted pile of metal and
Floyd | wires.  In one corner of the room is a stairwell, in the other a
Floyd | workbench and varied selection of tools and objects that look
Floyd | suspiciously mechanical.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: Up
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ernest Busset's shoe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.  Thomas Brewer stands here,
Floyd | looking around the cellar thoughtfully.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "If this works we'll be famous!" chattered Ernest Busset, excitedly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's understating it slightly, Ernest." said Thomas Brewer,
Floyd | sardonically.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Just think of it, man!  Time travel!  We'll be...famous!" Ernest
Floyd | Busset could barely contain his excitement.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Are you sure this will work?  I'm not confident myself.  I know we've
Floyd | run through the figures a million times but...well, I've just got a
Floyd | bad feeling about this.  What if it doesn't work?" Thomas sounded
Floyd | very, very worried.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Nonsense!  This must work!  As you said yourself, we've gone through
Floyd | the figures a million times.  Now.  Stand back."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ernest sat himself into the contraption.  It looked like the cockpit
Floyd | of a glider, surrounded by a mass of wires and bits and pieces of
Floyd | metal.  Ernest fiddled with the controls in front of him.  They looked
Floyd | like they had been cobbled together from bits and pieces of old games
Floyd | consoles.  A digital readout flashed excitedly in front of his eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes, yes.  See, that's what I'm talking about.  If you're so
Floyd | confident it will work then why are you telling me to 'stand back'?"
Floyd | Thomas did, however, take several large steps backwards as he said
Floyd | this.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Just in case!  Who knows what will happen?  Who knows if the field
Floyd | will be purely contained to the machine?  I wouldn't want you getting
Floyd | sucked back through time with me!  You need to stay here and document
Floyd | our success from this end!" Ernest was idly flipping a switch back and
Floyd | forth.
Floyd |
Floyd | "See, you're doing it again.  'Who knows what will happen?'  Is that
Floyd | supposed to inspire confidence?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Just relax, old boy.  Think about what you're going to do when we are
Floyd | no longer constrained by time!  What will you do with this power?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm going to go back in time and kill Hitler's parents." Thomas
Floyd | looked grim, his lips set in a firm line.  Ernest looked puzzled.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I wouldn't do that, old boy.  That sort of thing would just make
Floyd | Hitler really angry, wouldn't it?  I wouldn't have thought he was the
Floyd | sort of fellow you'd want to get on the bad side of."
Floyd |
Floyd | "No.  You've misunderstood." 'Again' Thomas added mentally, "I would
Floyd | kill them before he was born."
Floyd |
Floyd | "That doesn't make sense, man!  I mean, how can they be Hitler's
Floyd | parents until they have had a baby called Hitler?  Stands to reason!"
Floyd | said Ernest, cheerfully.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Never mind," Thomas muttered, "Look.  Be careful" he added, surprised
Floyd | at how much he meant it.
Floyd |
Floyd | "No problem!  Just watch this!" Ernest cheered, as he reached out and
Floyd | pushed a button.
Floyd |
Floyd | There was a whirring noise, which increased in intensity until it
Floyd | ended abruptly in a rather large explosion.  Thomas Brewer was thrown
Floyd | back against the far wall, and crumpled to a heap on the floor. He
Floyd | looked up from his prone position to see a tattered, charred shoe fall
Floyd | in front of him.
Floyd | "Oh dear." he said, with rather considerable constraint.
Floyd |
Floyd | He then climbed to his feet and turned to find you watching him from
Floyd | the other end of the room.
Floyd | "Oh dear oh dear." he trembles, "Look.  Just tell me.  Am I dead?"
Floyd | You gaze at the List.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ith your name Ernetht Buthet?" you intone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Thomas Brewer looks at you blankly.  It's hard enough for a man to be
Floyd | on the verge of humanity's greatest scientific breakthrough and then
Floyd | to suddenly be confronted with the possibility that he might be dead,
Floyd | let alone to find that the Gatekeeper of the Afterlife has a speech
Floyd | impediment.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm sorry, did you say 'Erneth Buffet'?  Ummm...Do you mean Ernest
Floyd | Busset?" Thomas brushed himself down.  You nod irritably.  You've had
Floyd | a lisp for as long as you can remember and it's not your fault.  It
Floyd | certainly doesn't make your job any easier.  "No.  No.  I'm Thomas
Floyd | Brewer.  Ernest Busset is...oh.  Oh no!  Oh no!  Ernest is dead?"
Floyd | Thomas exclaims, shocked.  You nod again.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Where ith he then?" you ask, looking round the room in annoyance.
Floyd | Thomas grins and points at the charred heap of metal in the centre of
Floyd | the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I think the question really should be 'when is he?'  We built a time
Floyd | machine, he and I did.  And as there's no sign of a corpse I'm
Floyd | guessing that it worked!  It worked!  Do you realise what this means?"
Floyd | Thomas was jubilant, forgetting the situation for a moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | You shrug.  You personally suspect that it means that they won't be
Floyd | selling anything other than one-way tickets but you say nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ha!  He might have survived!  You can't know for certain!"
Floyd |
Floyd | You sigh.  You've had to recover your clients from some very strange
Floyd | places in the past, but never a different time.  There has to be a way
Floyd | to solve this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cellar (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | This is a dark and dank cellar underneath a house in Manchester.  The
Floyd | tough, red brick did a good job of containing the blast from the
Floyd | exploded time machine.  The remains of said time machine sit in the
Floyd | centre of the cellar, nothing more than a twisted pile of metal and
Floyd | wires.  In one corner of the room is a stairwell, in the other a
Floyd | workbench and varied selection of tools and objects that look
Floyd | suspiciously mechanical.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: Up
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see Ernest Busset's shoe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.  Thomas Brewer stands here,
Floyd | looking around the cellar thoughtfully.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Cellar (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "wow. textdump" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x shoe" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A single brown shoe.  It's seen better days.  Namely days when it
Floyd | hasn't been at the heart of a large explosion.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | [take Ernest Busset's shoe]
Floyd | You pick up Ernest Busset's shoe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hm...well you wanted tools" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask thomas about time machine" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | "It worked," Thomas smiles, manically "It really worked!  Just like he
Floyd | said it would!  We will be famous...when he gets back that is.  When
Floyd | I've rebuilt the machine..."  He looks worried, as if trying to figure
Floyd | out if this task is beyond him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tools" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You've never been one for DIY (other than in the scythe department) so
Floyd | you don't have a clue what most of the tools here are even called, let
Floyd | alone what they do.  The only things you have any confidence about are
Floyd | a large roll of masking tape and a small magnet.  You decide that the
Floyd | magnet might come in useful and slip it into your robe.  As you'll
Floyd | still exist when this building has rotted to ruins, all things - in a
Floyd | metaphorical way - belong to you.  At least that's what you tell
Floyd | yourself whenever your rampant kleptomania overtakes you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take tape" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Normally you would, but you decide that stealing a magnet is bad
Floyd | enough.  You leave the masking tape where it is.  If you ever need it
Floyd | then you know where to find it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You move up.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hallway (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | You've been in some impressive hallways in your time, but this isn't
Floyd | one of them.  It's positively dull, and from someone who has done the
Floyd | same job day after day for millenia that's saying something.  It's
Floyd | walls are coated with pink paint, which is in serious need of
Floyd | attention.  The flooring is bare wooden boards.  There is a telephone
Floyd | table next to the front door, on which is a - shock! - telephone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, West and Down
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hallway (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "weird" 	
			DavidW says, "Has everyone caught up? I feel I should pause." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x telephone" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a cheap, black plastic telephone with little number buttons that
Floyd | you push.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I'm fine." 	
			Touchy says, "Just clueless." 	
			DavidW asks, "Do we bother to explore Manchester or go somewhere else?" 	
			Doug says, "yeah, no apparent reason to be here." 	
			Touchy says, "Let's look around some." 	
			Touchy says, "Maybe he'll call from the past or whatever..." 	
			Doug says, "but we can't go back in time yet. Unless our hourglass is a Time Turner." 	
			Touchy says, "Maybe we have to help rebuild the machine to get him." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bathroom (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | You have no need of a bathroom so you never feel comfortable about
Floyd | what goes on in one.  This means that you never feel comfortable
Floyd | standing in one.  The lino under your feet is worn and in need of
Floyd | repair and the tiled walls are covered with mildew and mould.  The
Floyd | kindest thing that you could say about the mirror is that it isn't
Floyd | broken, and the sink only has one tap.  As for the bath - well, it's a
Floyd | great advert for fitting a shower.  And you daren't even look at the
Floyd | toilet...
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Bathroom (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "do we dare?" 	
			DavidW says, "of course" 	
			Doug asks, "err, daren't we?" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x toilet" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | I said YOU DAREN'T EVEN LOOK AT THE TOILET!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "YAY" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x toilet" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | I said YOU DAREN'T EVEN LOOK AT THE TOILET!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "aw" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Doug), "Dude, he told you." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mirror" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You look into the mirror.  In this room, even your reflection looks
Floyd | dirty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "break mirror" 		
	

Floyd | You might need the mirror.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "Do we have an idea whether this is a search-for-random-stuff kind of game?" 	
			DavidW says, "This seems to be a pointless room to explore." 	
			Doug asks, "or should we just take a quick pass until we find something clearly important?" 	
			DavidW says (to Doug), "I think it is, a bit. At least, I think it might be." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hallway (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | You've been in some impressive hallways in your time, but this isn't
Floyd | one of them.  It's positively dull, and from someone who has done the
Floyd | same job day after day for millenia that's saying something.  It's
Floyd | walls are coated with pink paint, which is in serious need of
Floyd | attention.  The flooring is bare wooden boards.  There is a telephone
Floyd | table next to the front door, on which is a - shock! - telephone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, West and Down
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hallway (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We grabbed a magnet." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | The living room is as grotty as the rest of the house.  The wallpaper
Floyd | and carpets are clearly refugees from the era when flares were
Floyd | fashionable the first time round.  The floor is covered in scientific
Floyd | papers and engineering sketches.  Two sleeping bags lie, rolled out,
Floyd | in the far corner of the room.  A window, with one pane boarded up,
Floyd | gazes out onto a Manchester high street.  This is the kind of living
Floyd | room where you could imagine someone sitting and saying "You call this
Floyd | living?".
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Living Room (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "I mean, are we likely to find something important if we search the bath, or whatever" 	
			Doug says, "Well, 'tools' seemed pretty obvious" 	
			DavidW says, "ooh papers" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read papers" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x papers" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You shuffle through the pages.  Some of the papers and drawings make
Floyd | perfect sense to you (such as the angry red bill from the telephone
Floyd | company  threatening to cut off service, or the sketched picture of a
Floyd | man with an arrow through his head) but most of them are gibberish.
Floyd | There are equations and diagrams that you can't even begin to
Floyd | understand.  It takes you a few minutes but you eventually sort some
Floyd | of the more important looking ones to one side.  They form a small
Floyd | pile of paperwork that seem to detail some of the most significant
Floyd | facts concerning time travel.  You include with them several detailed
Floyd | drawings of the machine that Ernest and Thomas built.  Having done
Floyd | this you file your collection of paperwork into one of the pockets in
Floyd | your robe.  This stuff might help you get your scythe on Ernest's
Floyd | soul.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x sleeping bags" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Sleeping bags that belonged, you guess, to Thomas and Ernest.  They
Floyd | don't look like they've been slept in much.  They've obviously made a
Floyd | lot of sacrifices in trying to build the machine.  You shake your
Floyd | head, wondering if this passion for knowledge was worth it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hallway (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | You've been in some impressive hallways in your time, but this isn't
Floyd | one of them.  It's positively dull, and from someone who has done the
Floyd | same job day after day for millenia that's saying something.  It's
Floyd | walls are coated with pink paint, which is in serious need of
Floyd | attention.  The flooring is bare wooden boards.  There is a telephone
Floyd | table next to the front door, on which is a - shock! - telephone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, West and Down
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hallway (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a filthy kitchen, and vastly underequipped for it's purpose.
Floyd | Your kitchen might be nothing special but at least you keep it clean,
Floyd | and you don't even prepare food in it.  The people who use this
Floyd | kitchen are playing the odds.  The worksurfaces are covered with dirt
Floyd | and bits of food.  There are three rusty old garden chairs against one
Floyd | wall, a cooker and a cupboard against another.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Kitchen (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "If we give the papers to Thomas, he might rebuild the damn machine." 	
			Limax asks, "I'm an half hour late, aren't I?" 	
			Doug winces at half the "it's"es. 	
			Touchy says, "We could make hot water and melt the snow..." 	
	Limax arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open cupboard" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You open the cupboard.  Inside is a tin of beans, some rice and a
Floyd | packet of After Eight mints.  A varied diet, it seems.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks (of Limax), "are you on Newfoundland time?" 	
			Limax says, "No" 	
			Touchy says, "Then you are." 	
			Limax says, "So I'm more than an half an hour late" 	
			Limax says, "I had 'noon' in my head... not '11:30'" 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Limax), "Where's your wife? Why isn't she here for quality time?" 	
			DavidW says, "We started at 2:15 today. We were scheduled for 2:00." 	
			Limax says, "Aha... so I'm 45 minutes late" 	
			Limax says, "11:00 here, not noon" 	
			Limax says, "I was working on my car at that time" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take mints" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Compared to the other items in the cupboard, the still-sealed packet
Floyd | of After Eights is a luxury item.  You would feel bad about taking
Floyd | them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take rice" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Although someone with your historical and geographical appreciation
Floyd | can see the significance of rice in general, you don't see the need to
Floyd | take interest in any right now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take beans" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | A tin of economy beans.  As tempting as it is, you resist the lure of
Floyd | the tin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "right. Let's give the papers to Thomas." 	
			DavidW asks, "may I?" 	
			Doug asks, "let's see what's east first?" 	
			DavidW asks, "East of where?" 	
			DavidW says, "The hallway is east of here." 	
			Doug says, "clubf oh, nevermind, there were only N,S,W from there." 	
			DavidW says, "We seem to be in a house without exits." 	
			DavidW asks, "so, can I move us?" 	
			Doug says, "anyway, yes, I think we're done here." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hallway (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | You've been in some impressive hallways in your time, but this isn't
Floyd | one of them.  It's positively dull, and from someone who has done the
Floyd | same job day after day for millenia that's saying something.  It's
Floyd | walls are coated with pink paint, which is in serious need of
Floyd | attention.  The flooring is bare wooden boards.  There is a telephone
Floyd | table next to the front door, on which is a - shock! - telephone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, West and Down
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hallway (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hahaha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You move down.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cellar (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | This is a dark and dank cellar underneath a house in Manchester.  The
Floyd | tough, red brick did a good job of containing the blast from the
Floyd | exploded time machine.  The remains of said time machine sit in the
Floyd | centre of the cellar, nothing more than a twisted pile of metal and
Floyd | wires.  In one corner of the room is a stairwell, in the other a
Floyd | workbench and varied selection of tools and objects that look
Floyd | suspiciously mechanical.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: Up
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.  Thomas Brewer stands here,
Floyd | looking around the cellar thoughtfully.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Cellar (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "descripe the word "banana" in one room" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give papers to thomas" 		
	

Floyd | Give what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying the Golden Hourglass, The Grim Reaper's Scythe, The
Floyd | List, the dry cleaning ticket, Ernest Busset's shoe, a small magnet
Floyd | and the time machine plans.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give plans to thomas" 		
	

Floyd | Thomas Brewer doesn't seem interested in the time machine plans.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show plans to thomas" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the time machine plans.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "repair time machine" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think you can repair the time machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask thomas about plans" 		
	

Floyd | Thomas Brewer does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask thomas about repairs" 		
	

Floyd | Thomas Brewer does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "sheesh" 	
			DavidW asks, "grr. Do we have to get someone ELSE to do it?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use plans" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the time machine plans.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Just club Thomas and move on" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask thomas about time machine" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | "It worked," Thomas smiles, manically "It really worked!  Just like he
Floyd | said it would!  We will be famous...when he gets back that is.  When
Floyd | I've rebuilt the machine..."  He looks worried, as if trying to figure
Floyd | out if this task is beyond him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "show plans" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the time machine plans.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask thomas about plans" 		
	

Floyd | Thomas Brewer does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask thomas about ernest" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | "He's my mentor and friend." Thomas shrugs, "We've done something
Floyd | amazing here. I can't believe he's dead.  I won't believe it."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying the Golden Hourglass, The Grim Reaper's Scythe, The
Floyd | List, the dry cleaning ticket, Ernest Busset's shoe, a small magnet
Floyd | and the time machine plans.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give time machine plans to thomas" 		
	

Floyd | Thomas Brewer doesn't seem interested in the time machine plans.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "next." 	
			Ellison asks, "is this ADRIFT?" 	
			DavidW says, "yes" 	
			Touchy says, "yes" 	
			Touchy says, "Fine, let's try somebody else." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x list" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The list of your clients for today.  It reads...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lord Nigel McWorthington - Himilayas, Nepal
Floyd |
Floyd | Ernest Busset - Manchester, England
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai - Wajir, Kenya
Floyd |
Floyd | Agathe Laurent - Paris, France
Floyd |
Floyd | Splong5b - Nevada, USA
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "okay, sure." 	
			Limax asks, "What's with the translations of our shorthand?" 	
			Touchy says, "We don't know." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "say nevada to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are crammed, almost bent double, into a small storage cupboard.
Floyd | With your prefect night vision you can make out several shelves,
Floyd | crammed full of pots and bottles of various fluids.  There seems to be
Floyd | a definite cleaning theme to this cupboard.  Your foot clatters againt
Floyd | more tins and boxes.  Horse shuffles and kicks you in the knee.  You
Floyd | think you might have found a new frontrunner in the "Most
Floyd | Uncomfortable I Have Ever Been" stakes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a shovel blade.
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline yawned.  Guard duty was so unbelievably boring.  He knew
Floyd | that he wouldn't have normally pulled this duty for six days in a row
Floyd | but recent events with the General's daughter had resulted in this
Floyd | sorry state of affairs.  He didn't regret a thing, but...this was
Floyd | really boring.  Nothing ever happened.  He was guarding a single door
Floyd | in the most heavily protected military faculty in the United States.
Floyd |
Floyd | He moved his rifle to the other shoulder and shrugged.  Maybe he
Floyd | should play The Game again.  His time on guard duty had been spent
Floyd | developing the rules to The Game.  It helped pass the time.  The Game
Floyd | involved him seeing how many times he could spin his rifle above his
Floyd | head in a minute.  It couldn't be any old spin, however, as the rules
Floyd | made quite clear.  The gun had to be held a certain distance above his
Floyd | head, at a certain angle.  The spin had to be at a certain velocity.
Floyd | It was pretty complicated, which probably explained why - after five
Floyd | days - his personal best was only two.  The rules were being reviewed
Floyd | yet again.  Maybe version 1.6 of The Game would see some major
Floyd | changes.  He didn't want a repeat of version 1.3, where he was very
Floyd | lucky not to have shot himself in the face.
Floyd |
Floyd | CRASH!
Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline stopped in mid-thought.  What was that?
Floyd |
Floyd | CRUNCH!
Floyd |
Floyd | It sounded like it was coming from the storage cupboard just down the
Floyd | corridor.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I jutht trod in paint or thomething!" a muffled (but raised) voice
Floyd | sounded.  It was definitely coming from the storage cupboard.
Floyd | "Honethtly!  You could land anywhere in the whole building and you
Floyd | chooth to land in a cupboard!  Thtupid animal!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Who's in there!" shouted Kline, his rifle raised.  The door opened
Floyd | and out stepped an incredibly tall and gaunt figure...
Floyd |
Floyd | ..You turn and see the young soldier with his gun raised.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Excuth me, but thouldn't you be pointing the other end at me?" you
Floyd | offer, helpfully.  You have no need to be afraid of firearms.
Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline hurridly turns his rifle the right way round and looks
Floyd | at you, almost apologetically.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Identify yourself!" he barks.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Me?  I'm the Grim Reaper," you explain, checking The List, "And you
Floyd | wouldn't happen to be Thplong5b would you?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Huh?  What?" Private Kline tried to compose himself.  He'd wanted
Floyd | some excitement, but this was a lot more confusing than he'd thought
Floyd | it would be.
Floyd |
Floyd | "No.  I gueth not.  You don't look like a Thplong5b.  I think I need
Floyd | to go through that door behind you." you look up from The List,
Floyd | certain that your Client is in the room that this soldier is guarding.
Floyd |
Floyd | "The door behind me?" Kline's resolve hardens, "No.  No I think not.
Floyd | I've got one job in this place - guard this door.  I don't care who
Floyd | you are.  You are not getting through."
Floyd |
Floyd | You sigh, but then look into Kline's face and realise that you've
Floyd | never come across a man with such single-minded determination before.
Floyd | Neither have you ever met someone with such total confidence that
Floyd | whatever he happens to face he can solve it with his gun.  Your own
Floyd | conviction wavers.  Most people, when faced with the Grim Reaper,
Floyd | simply give up.  This is new territory for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | As a creature formed and given shape by belief you begin to wonder if
Floyd | Kline's faith in his gun is so great that it might actually cause you
Floyd | a problem were you to try and force your way past him.  You're not
Floyd | certain, but neither are you prepared to take the risk.  You didn't
Floyd | get this far by taking risks.  This really is very annoying, but
Floyd | you're going to have to find a way past Private Kline.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain military corridor, lacking any redeeming features.  It
Floyd | seems that after having spent the budget on laser guns and mind
Floyd | control devices there's only enough money left for "Hospital White"
Floyd | paint.  There is a door to the west labelled Storage, and the corridor
Floyd | continues to the north.  At the south end is a set of unmarked double
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline stands in front of the double doors, blocking your way.
Floyd | He looks determined to keep you out.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Limax), "I don't know. I'm hoping inky will tell us someday." 	
			Doug says, "heh 'prefect night vision'" 	
			DavidW asks, "We're in a cupboard with our HORSE?!?" 	
			Doug asks, "look, a shovel! ...blade?" 	
			Ellison says, "I have to get some lunch. later!" 	
	Ellison goes back to Squeamhurst.. 		
	Ellison has disconnected. 		DavidW says, "yes, let's get that blade." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are crammed, almost bent double, into a small storage cupboard.
Floyd | With your prefect night vision you can make out several shelves,
Floyd | crammed full of pots and bottles of various fluids.  There seems to be
Floyd | a definite cleaning theme to this cupboard.  Your foot clatters againt
Floyd | more tins and boxes.  Horse shuffles and kicks you in the knee.  You
Floyd | think you might have found a new frontrunner in the "Most
Floyd | Uncomfortable I Have Ever Been" stakes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a shovel blade.
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take blade" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the shovel blade.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x it" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [examine a shovel blade]
Floyd |
Floyd | This is the blade from a shovel.  There's a clean break where the
Floyd | handle has been snapped or sawn off, but the blade is dented as though
Floyd | it's seen a fair amount of service.  It's unusable in this state.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x bottles" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You read the labels of some of the objects in the cupboard.  Cleaning
Floyd | fluids, powders, plastic bags and all kinds of things to make sure
Floyd | that this base is kept very, very clean.  It's almost as if the most
Floyd | terrible thing that the US Military could imagine was for the base to
Floyd | be attacked and the invaders to say "Look at this place, will you.
Floyd | It's disgusting!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pots" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You read the labels of some of the objects in the cupboard.  Cleaning
Floyd | fluids, powders, plastic bags and all kinds of things to make sure
Floyd | that this base is kept very, very clean.  It's almost as if the most
Floyd | terrible thing that the US Military could imagine was for the base to
Floyd | be attacked and the invaders to say "Look at this place, will you.
Floyd | It's disgusting!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search pots" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the pots.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x boxes" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You read the labels of some of the objects in the cupboard.  Cleaning
Floyd | fluids, powders, plastic bags and all kinds of things to make sure
Floyd | that this base is kept very, very clean.  It's almost as if the most
Floyd | terrible thing that the US Military could imagine was for the base to
Floyd | be attacked and the invaders to say "Look at this place, will you.
Floyd | It's disgusting!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain military corridor, lacking any redeeming features.  It
Floyd | seems that after having spent the budget on laser guns and mind
Floyd | control devices there's only enough money left for "Hospital White"
Floyd | paint.  There is a door to the west labelled Storage, and the corridor
Floyd | continues to the north.  At the south end is a set of unmarked double
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline stands in front of the double doors, blocking your way.
Floyd | He looks determined to keep you out.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask kline about doors" 		
	

Floyd | Use the format "ask [character] about [subject]".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "sorry" 	
			DavidW says, "I vote checking out the Lab first." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You try the door but it refuses to open.  It's locked and you can't
Floyd | see a lock or any obvious way of unlocking it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "I guess that's out" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barracks (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in a barracks.  The room, despite being a place where people
Floyd | are expected to relax and sleep, is as bleak and clinical as the rest
Floyd | of the compound.  At least an effort has been made and one wall is
Floyd | covered with posters.  Rows and rows of bunk beds fill the room, a few
Floyd | of which are being used by off-duty and snoozing soliders.  They seem
Floyd | to be sleeping very well, despite the beeping noise coming from an air
Floyd | duct in the corner of the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Barracks (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "You are in a barracks just sounds wrong to me" 	
			DavidW says, "hm. Perhaps there's an ID badge that auto-opens it." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x duct" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The air duct is covered by a thick mesh which could be easily removed
Floyd | by the right tool.  It would be a tight squeeze but you could fit
Floyd | inside it if you had to.  A beeping noise emanates from the duct.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take mesh" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the mesh!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "remove mesh" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You lack the right tool to open the air duct.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Screwdriver, I suppose." 	
			Touchy says, "The mythical right tool." 	
			Doug asks, "could it be a little more specific?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "use blade on mesh" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the shovel blade.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "of course it could" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | There is definitely a beeping coming from the air ducts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x men" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x beds" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You didn't know it was possible to make a bed look so functional and
Floyd | unappealing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "But it's a mesh. They are not known for being specific in their demands." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under beds" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x posters" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | There are a variety of posters, only one of which catches your
Floyd | attention (it would be more, but you lack some of the same basic urges
Floyd | as the common military man).  It's a large poster of the Golden Gate
Floyd | Bridge, with a comment written beneath it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Stuck in a rut?  Don't know what your next step should be?  Simply
Floyd | just bored?
Floyd |
Floyd | VISIT SAN FRANCISCO
Floyd |
Floyd | Some things will become a lot clearer...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			DavidW asks, "ah. The hint system is there?" 	
			Doug asks, "is that near San Fransisco?" 	
			Touchy says, "no that's next to San Franziscool" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Security Room (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a darkened room with one wall totally given over
Floyd | to monitors, computers and various dials, switches and buttons.  This
Floyd | seems to be some kind of surveillance room.  There is also a
Floyd | noticeboard on another wall with pieces of paper stuck to it, a
Floyd | variety of obviously important comments circled and underlined in red
Floyd | pen.  To the east of the room is a heavy door marked Armory.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South and East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see the cigarette lighter.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Security Room (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "No, you're thinking about Sanfran Cisco" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x noticeboard" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain and unimpressive noticeboard.  Not like the elephant one
Floyd | in your kitchen.  That's classy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take lighter" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the cigarette lighter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Yeah, finally the flamethrower...." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x papers" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You skim through the papers.  They seem to be an assortment of memos,
Floyd | timetables and security announcements.  There are a few pieces of
Floyd | paper that are more unusual, and these are the ones that have been
Floyd | marked with red ink.
Floyd |
Floyd | Two in particular attract your attention.  The first is a memo warning
Floyd | the security teams to be on the look out for a man known only as
Floyd | "Agent Sunglasses".  He seems to be a spy of some sort, last seen in
Floyd | Paris.  On this memo, written in red pen, are the words Codeword -
Floyd | Blue Sparrow.
Floyd |
Floyd | The second piece of paper that catches your attention is a postcard
Floyd | that says You Don't Have to be Mad to Work Here but it Helps!!!!!.
Floyd | You don't know why but you get depressed every time you see that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take postcard" 		
	

Floyd | Take what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "Paris is on our list, conveniently" 	
			DavidW says, "probably not a coincidence." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x monitors" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The displays flicker between a selection of images from security
Floyd | cameras set up over the site.  Big Brother is watching you indeed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x buttons" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | An assortment of things to turn, flick and press.  You don't know what
Floyd | any of them do, but they look tempting.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You begin to fiddle with the various controls on the panel.  Nothing
Floyd | particularly interesting happens until you press one button and a
Floyd | message flickers on one of the computer screens briefly - LABORATORY
Floyd | DOOR UNLOCKED
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "flick" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Touchy), "woot" 	
			Doug says, "okay then." 	
			DavidW asks, "We have an armory to check as well?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The door is locked by a keypad, swipe card, fingerprint scanner and
Floyd | deadbolt.  You try it anyway.  Nope.  It's definitely locked.  You'll
Floyd | need a special key to get in here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "a *special* key" 	
			DavidW says, "btw, I'm guessing 'Splong5b' is an E.T." 	
			Doug says, "me too" 	
			Doug asks, "to the lab?" 	
			DavidW says, "*Special* things can be found in San Francisco." 	
			DavidW says, "yes, go to lab" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Laboratory (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a large spotless room.  The first thing you notice
Floyd | is a huge, strange, complex machine in the middle of the room.  You've
Floyd | never seen anything like it before.  It's surrounded by a work
Floyd | surface, on which are scattered various papers and notes.  One wall is
Floyd | lined with computer terminals.  There are also shelves, loaded with
Floyd | bottles and tools and around the room seem to be one or two unfinished
Floyd | experiments.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Laboratory (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x experiments" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | There are a couple of basic looking experiments that, according to the
Floyd | attached notes, seem to be releated to the mechanics of time travel.
Floyd | Further paperwork seems to identify one other experiment that is
Floyd | currently (and thankfully) only at the theoretical stage.  It's seems
Floyd | to be about finding out what would happen if you stapled a piece of
Floyd | toast (butter side up) to the back of a cat and then threw it out of a
Floyd | window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We'll probably run out of time because we had to examine everything." 	
			Doug says, "that's okay, we have time travel." 	
			Doug says, "well, we have plans." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take notes" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the papers!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax exclaims, "Let's go screw with history!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x machine" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You look at it.  It seems to be all angles and gleaming metal surfaces
Floyd | in the shape of a sphere.  It looks like an orange that's been passed
Floyd | through a pencil sharpener.  You've never seen anything like it
Floyd | before, but you instinctively recognise it as some kind of machine for
Floyd | travelling through time.  You shrug.  It doesn't surprise you that an
Floyd | eternal being would recognise that.  Some wag has hung a sign over the
Floyd | machine that says Out of Order.  There is some kind of entrance in the
Floyd | side.  Maybe you could tell more about it from the inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Where's the mad scientist to go with this lab?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x hourglass" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The grains of sand tell you that you have ten hours left to complete
Floyd | your contract.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "enter" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "enter time machine" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You awkwardly clamber inside the time machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Inside Time Machine (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | The time machine is clearly meant for someone a lot shorter than you.
Floyd | You feel like a pen in a matchbox.  From the outside the machine
Floyd | looked complicated, but from the inside the task of understanding
Floyd | what's going on is positively herculean.  You can see a large number
Floyd | of lights and dials, none of which you can understand.  It doesn't
Floyd | help that any instructions written in the machine are in some kind of
Floyd | alien dialect.  The things that you think might be significant are a
Floyd | digital readout which says '2007', the buttons next to this readout,
Floyd | an open panel revealing a mix of wires and a pile of paper which is
Floyd | chained to the inside of the machine, clearly to avoid theft.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: Exit
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Inside Time Machine (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "some wag" 	
			DavidW asks, "Papers can be 'chained'?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x pile of paper" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x paper" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | There are two sets of documents here.  The first is entirely in an
Floyd | alien language and you cannot read it, but it appears to be some kind
Floyd | of set of instruction manual for using the time machine.  You can
Floyd | guess at this because the second set of papers appears to be an
Floyd | unfinished English translation of the alien manual.  They've been
Floyd | chained to the machine to stop people walking off with them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "do we know when Ernie was going to? he didn't seem to like Thomas's plans" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read paper" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You begin reading the translation...
Floyd |
Floyd | ----------------------------------------------------------------
Floyd |
Floyd | CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING THE CHRONOMATIC 3500!
Floyd |
Floyd | We are confident that you will not regret your purchase.  Please take
Floyd | the time to read this instruction manual and familiarise yourself with
Floyd | all of the features offered by this new model of an old favourite.
Floyd |
Floyd | NEW FEATURES INCLUDE...
Floyd |
Floyd | - FREE 'and space' upgrade.  That's right!  Your Chronomatic 3500 is
Floyd | able to move not just through time, but through time AND space!
Floyd |
Floyd | - Failsafe Homing Feature.  Your Chronomatic will automatically return
Floyd | you to your starting destination when you have finished your business
Floyd | in other time zones
Floyd |
Floyd | - New Leather Interior.  Time Travel in comfort!
Floyd |
Floyd | - 3 Year Warranty.
Floyd |
Floyd | (Please note - warranty immediately becomes invalid in the following
Floyd | cases.
Floyd |
Floyd | - if the owner of the time machine attempts home repairs
Floyd |
Floyd | - If the owner tries to use an expired warranty machine to travel back
Floyd | in time to a year when the warranty is valid.
Floyd |
Floyd | - If the owner allows this technology to fall into the hands of
Floyd | humanity.)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | QUICKSTART:
Floyd |
Floyd | For those of you who just want to get on with the fun business of time
Floyd | travel you can simply begin your experience with the following simple
Floyd | combination of instructions...
Floyd |
Floyd | Step 1)  If appropriate select the time era you wish to visit using
Floyd | the RED BUTTON.
Floyd |
Floyd | Step 2) Simply enter the year that you wish to visit (no need to use
Floyd | any combination of commands such as 'type year' or 'enter year  into
Floyd | machine' - simply type the year that you wish to visit!)
Floyd |
Floyd | ...and that's it!  The machine will do the rest!
Floyd |
Floyd | We hope that you have a GREAT time and many happy years with the
Floyd | Chronomatic 3500.  Remember - Have the time of your life!
Floyd |
Floyd | (and we really mean it about not letting the humans get their hands on
Floyd | this technology.  Seriously.)
Floyd |
Floyd | ---------------------------------------------------------------
Floyd |
Floyd | You also notice that someone has scrawled '5500 AD' at the bottom of
Floyd | the translation.  You put the manual down.  The original has many,
Floyd | many more pages but clearly the translators haven't got around to
Floyd | working on that yet.  Still, it seems that you have enough to actually
Floyd | use the machine - if you can get it working.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	WeirdBeard arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		Doug asks, "do we count as humanity?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "5500 ad" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "5500" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nothing happens.  The time machine isn't working.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "press red button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nothing happens.  The machine is not working properly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x wires" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't have a clue what all the inner workings of the time machine
Floyd | are.  The fact that there are at least twelve different colours of
Floyd | wire is enough to make you break out into a cold sweat.  Oh, all
Floyd | right, make you think about breaking out into a cold sweat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros asks, "are we clubfloyding, rpging, or crossdressing?" 	
	olethros arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		DavidW says, "The machine. She is BROKEN." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying the Golden Hourglass, The Grim Reaper's Scythe, The
Floyd | List, the dry cleaning ticket, Ernest Busset's shoe, a small magnet,
Floyd | the time machine plans, a shovel blade and the cigarette lighter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Possibly we need to give the plans to Splong5b who'll tell us more." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | I admire your enthusiasm but that's not an option at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "exit time machine" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You manage, with some difficulty, to extract yourself from the time
Floyd | machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laboratory (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a large spotless room.  The first thing you notice
Floyd | is a huge, strange, complex machine in the middle of the room.  You've
Floyd | never seen anything like it before.  It's surrounded by a work
Floyd | surface, on which are scattered various papers and notes.  One wall is
Floyd | lined with computer terminals.  There are also shelves, loaded with
Floyd | bottles and tools and around the room seem to be one or two unfinished
Floyd | experiments.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Laboratory (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x shelves" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | They haven't been dusted for ages.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tools" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A variety of scientific instruments and tools are on the shelves.
Floyd | Some of them have wires coming out of them and everything.  You
Floyd | haven't a clue what purposes they would serve.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		WeirdBeard says, "I'm too tired to crossdress today. I'll do it tomorrow." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bottles" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Chemical compounds and stuff like that.  Your knowledge of science is
Floyd | limited enough for you to lose interest quickly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Ha ha" 	
			Touchy asks, "Should we talk to Kline?" 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "We can try that, sure." 	
			Doug asks, "maybe if we tell Kline about the beeping he'll go investigate and leave his post?" 	
			DavidW says (to Doug), "Somehow, I doubt that'll work." 	
			Touchy says, "We could also explore other reaping spots. See if we can find a screwdriver in Manchester or just give up and go home..." 	
			DavidW says, "Let's talk to Kline." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain military corridor, lacking any redeeming features.  It
Floyd | seems that after having spent the budget on laser guns and mind
Floyd | control devices there's only enough money left for "Hospital White"
Floyd | paint.  There is a door to the west labelled Storage, and the corridor
Floyd | continues to the north.  At the south end is a set of unmarked double
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline stands in front of the double doors, blocking your way.
Floyd | He looks determined to keep you out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x kline" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline is a young Hispanic man with a crew cut, dressed in
Floyd | uniform and carrying an M-16 assault rifle.  He has a look of
Floyd | steely-eyed determination on his face, as though he's willing to give
Floyd | up everything to make up for some past indiscretion.  This would be
Floyd | admirable were it not directed against you.  That just makes it really
Floyd | annoying.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "tell kline about beeping" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want to do with Private Kline.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask kline about game" 		
	

Floyd | Private Kline does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask kline about door" 		
	

Floyd | Private Kline does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "talk to kline" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No-one pays any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask kline about alien" 		
	

Floyd | Private Kline does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "take rifle" 		
	

Floyd | Take what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "We should have just let him shoot himself." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "take kline's rifle" 		
	

Floyd | Take what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask kline about lab" 		
	

Floyd | Private Kline does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline blocks your approach.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm sorry but you may not pass."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I don't think the rifle is actually implemented." 	
			Doug says, "well, that got him to takl" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Your considerable detective skills suggest to you that things are
Floyd | stored behind this door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x doors" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The doors give no clue as to what lies beyond them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "elementary" 	
			Doug says, "show scythe to kline" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "show scythe to kline" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the Grim Reaper's
Floyd | Scythe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reap kline" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No.  You only usher the already dead into the next world.  You are
Floyd | forbidden to make new Clients.  Besides, Kline is only doing his duty
Floyd | and you can understand that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Had to try it." 	
			Touchy says, "Yes, absolutely." 	
			Touchy says, "Let's leave." 	
			DavidW asks, "on to Wajir?" 	
			Doug says, "I think the only thing to do is find the right tool. elsewhere, probably. or elsewhen." 	
			Touchy says, "Sure." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline blocks your approach.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm sorry but you may not pass."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are crammed, almost bent double, into a small storage cupboard.
Floyd | With your prefect night vision you can make out several shelves,
Floyd | crammed full of pots and bottles of various fluids.  There seems to be
Floyd | a definite cleaning theme to this cupboard.  Your foot clatters againt
Floyd | more tins and boxes.  Horse shuffles and kicks you in the knee.  You
Floyd | think you might have found a new frontrunner in the "Most
Floyd | Uncomfortable I Have Ever Been" stakes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "This is quite an impressive horse. Looking majestic in a cupboard and all.." 	
			DavidW says, "I know." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say wajir to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai sat at the table, a thoughtful look on his face.  He was
Floyd | dead.  He wasn't surprised by this - in fact he'd been fairly certain
Floyd | it was going to happen anytime soon.  He enjoyed being proved right.
Floyd | Well, he'd lived a long and full life but had no intention of giving
Floyd | it up quite yet.  His youngest granddaughter was getting married in
Floyd | two weeks and he had been looking forward to that for ages.  So he'd
Floyd | decided that he wasn't going to go, and had made arrangements
Floyd | accordingly.  It had been surprisingly easy to work out.  He'd found
Floyd | the answer in a book in a library in Nairobi.  He'd spent the past few
Floyd | weeks at this table, waiting.  Now he was nearly there.  He looked at
Floyd | the entrance to his hut...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...and as if right on cue, you stride in.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Jimiyu Wangai?" you ask
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu laughs.  "Do you really need to ask?  Has anyone ever said,
Floyd | 'No.  That's someone else?'"
Floyd |
Floyd | You nod.  "They do.  It never workth."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I suppose not." Jimiyu laughs again.  You're torn between two
Floyd | emotions - gratitude that he has yet to point out that you have a
Floyd | lisp, and confusion.  Most people aren't really that happy to see you.
Floyd | You sigh.  Time to see what he's got up his sleeve.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Your time ith up, Jimiyu."
Floyd |
Floyd | "What's the rush?  Haven't we time for a quick game first..." Jimiyu's
Floyd | grin is really beginning to get on your nerves.  He gestures at the
Floyd | table in front of him.  You notice, for the first time, that he is
Floyd | sitting in front of a chess set.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh...bother," you mutter.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's the rules.  If they challenge you, you have to play.  If they win
Floyd | then you've got to leave them alone.  If you win they have to come
Floyd | quietly.  It's the rules.  The universe likes rules.  The problem is
Floyd | that you're not actually much good at chess.  It's never really been a
Floyd | problem before.  Most people don't even think of it, let alone being
Floyd | foresighted enough to make sure that they die sitting at a chess set.
Floyd | You possess a little more foresight however, and have a contingency
Floyd | plan.  You committed to memory a failsafe way of winning a chess
Floyd | match, an unbeatable strategy, a foolproof way to victory.  With just
Floyd | one potential flaw...
Floyd |
Floyd | "Bagthy being white then," you offer, trying not to sound too nervous.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ha!  I'm sitting at the white pieces.  I'm going first.  You can play
Floyd | as the black pieces."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh...bother." you mutter again.  Your strategy all hinged on going
Floyd | first.  You knew that you should have asked Samuel Reshevsky more
Floyd | questions when you met him.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Come on.  I haven't got all day...oh wait.  I have." Jimiyu laughs
Floyd | again "I have two weeks actually!  My granddaughter is due to get
Floyd | married and I'm not missing it for anything - not even death."
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't have two weeks.  You have until the end of the day.  If you
Floyd | lose, or if you don't play then it's all over.  You'll have failed.
Floyd | And you can't have that.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a fairly bare hut, lived in by someone who has learnt the hard
Floyd | lesson that true happiness is not found in possessions.  The bare,
Floyd | dusty floor is going to leave its mark under your toenails for days.
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai sits on a rickety wicker chair, facing a squat,
Floyd | uncomfortable-looking stool.  Between the two seats is a frail table,
Floyd | on which sits a chess board.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai is grinning at you from his chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says, "crb" 		
	Johnny is more fun than a box of crayons. 		Doug says, "yay chess" 	
			Doug asks, "bagthy?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x jimiyu" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu is an elderly, white-haired Kenyan man whose weather-beaten
Floyd | face tells a story.  Probably one about how some young fellow gets
Floyd | tricked out of everything he owns by a wise, elderly man.  The teeth
Floyd | that aren't missing are crooked and yellow.  You can tell this because
Floyd | he's grinning at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x stool" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You look suspiciously at the uneven, wooden stool that Jiniyu intends
Floyd | you to sit on.  It looks like a sure way to get cramp in your back
Floyd | muscles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. I suppose we ought to check out the rest of the village. Perhaps find someone to give us chess tips." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yeah, that stool seems a problem." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Large Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a large hut which seems to double as a place of
Floyd | worship.  There are mats on the floor, presumably for sitting on and
Floyd | at the end of the hut is a lectern.  A wooden cross is attached to one
Floyd | of the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Abuya Wangai is standing here, looking thoughtful.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Large Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x abuya" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Abuya is a young women in, you would guess, her late teens or young
Floyd | twenties.  She wouldn't catch your attention if it weren't for the
Floyd | sparkling eyes and cheeky grin that identifies her as Jimiyu's
Floyd | granddaughter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "maybe we have to get her married today?" 	
			DavidW says, "oh." 	
			DavidW says, "Sneaky." 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about wedding" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Abuya looks at you, perhaps wondering why such a strange-looking man
Floyd | would show an interest in her wedding.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I would marry this very hour if only I could arrange two things.  I
Floyd | would want a beautiful wedding dress like the ones that I have seen in
Floyd | the magazines.  And I would want a gift for my future husband.  He
Floyd | doesn't like my cooking so perhaps I could give him something so that
Floyd | he wouldn't have to eat it..."
Floyd |
Floyd | She has a twinkle in her eye, suggesting that perhaps she knows that
Floyd | you have a vested interest in this wedding...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Get J to leave his precious chess game." 	
			Doug says, "check." 	
			Touchy asks, "Something so he wouldn't have to eat it?" 	
			Doug says, "we know where a 'dress' is" 	
			Touchy says, "What the..." 	
			Doug says, "except, uh, probably not a wedding dress." 	
			Doug says, "something so he wouldn't have to eat her cooking." 	
			Doug asks, "i.e. something else to eat?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about dress" 		
	

Floyd | Abuya Wangai does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Yeah and what would that be? an IV?" 	
			Alex says (to Touchy), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that IV is Isla Vista." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about magazines" 		
	

Floyd | Abuya Wangai does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		WeirdBeard asks, "So, she can get married if we get her a year's supply of Swansons?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x lectern" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a fragile wooden stand for the preacher to put his sermon notes
Floyd | on.  You wobble it back and forth, wondering if even the extra weight
Floyd | of paper would be enough to topple it over.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about groom" 		
	

Floyd | Abuya Wangai does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about future husband" 		
	

Floyd | Abuya Wangai does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push lectern" 		
	

Floyd | You push the lectern, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x cross" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A large, lovingly crafted wooden cross.  It's nailed to the wall
Floyd | opposite the doorway.  It's been designed and placed to draw your
Floyd | attention as soon as you enter the building.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look under lectern" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "topple lectern" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the lectern.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "put plans on lectern" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put anything on the lectern!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Maybe our robe was bleached at the cleaners." 	
			Doug says, "heh." 	
			Doug asks, "let's look for the groom to see what he likes to eat?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about husband" 		
	

Floyd | Abuya Wangai does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "And if not we should be able to find some bleach in the cupboard or laboratory..." 	
			Touchy says (to Doug), "Good idea." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yeah, hubby might be east." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | By a Lake (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a grassy clearing at the end of a winding path
Floyd | that has climbed slowly out of the village.  Right in front of you is
Floyd | a large lake of dirty water.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a sturdy branch.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ By a Lake (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x branch" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The branch has clearly been snapped from a tree.  It's a good branch,
Floyd | long and sturdy.  A prince amongst tree flotsam.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "for our shovel1" 	
			Touchy exclaims, "SHOVEL!" 	
			DavidW says, "yes indeed" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get branch" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the sturdy branch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy bounces up and down excitedly. 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "fix shovel" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You can't fix that here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The cellar. Tape is there." 	
			Doug says, "ha, nice." 	
			Touchy says (to DavidW), "You sound like a terp." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x lake" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's water.  You've seen plenty of it before.  Usually when you meet
Floyd | someone who really shouldn't have answered "Yes" to the question
Floyd | "Fancy a swim?"  This is not the cleanest water that you've seen but
Floyd | it's far from the dirtiest either.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "swim" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Grim Reaper?  Go swimming?  That's a good one!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "swim" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Grim Reaper?  Go swimming?  That's a good one!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in lake" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | It's water.  You've seen plenty of it before.  Usually when you meet
Floyd | someone who really shouldn't have answered "Yes" to the question
Floyd | "Fancy a swim?"  This is not the cleanest water that you've seen but
Floyd | it's far from the dirtiest either.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "so, should we keep investigating the client list, or start working on goals we already know?" 	
			WeirdBeard asks, "Ok, I came in late, but why is the Grim Reaper fixing shovels and arranging marriages?" 	
			DavidW says, "I vote going to the cellar and fixing the shovel" 	
			Touchy says (to WeirdBeard), "Because it's our job." 	
			Doug says (to WeirdBeard), "so we can reap souls." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "say cellar to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No-one pays any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "'Cause Life is hard, Lunchtime and Death, doubly so." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "say manchester to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No-one pays any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Horse is west" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Yeah, I wasn't sure if it was following us." 	
			Doug says, "Kind of wondering what happens if we play chess." 	
			Doug asks, "is there an undo?" 	
			DavidW asks, "yes, I think so. Why?" 	
			DavidW says, "oh. It would be prudent to save first." 	
			Doug says, "in case it says we spend two weeks playing chess and then our supervisor fires us" 	
			DavidW says, "Some ADRIFT games end without allowing undo when you die." 	
			Doug says, "well, want to try it? or should we get going" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "How do I clear the counter?" 	
			DavidW says, "uh, we haven't cleared the counter yet" 	
	DavidW clears the save counter. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "okay" 	
			Touchy says, "How do I clear the counter? <-" 	
			DavidW says, "'clear save'" 	
			Touchy says, "Thanks." 	
			DavidW says, "So go play chess. It'll all end in tears, I know it." 	
	Johnny arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Large Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a large hut which seems to double as a place of
Floyd | worship.  There are mats on the floor, presumably for sitting on and
Floyd | at the end of the hut is a lectern.  A wooden cross is attached to one
Floyd | of the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Abuya Wangai is standing here, looking thoughtful.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Large Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "sit" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You're not going to sit on the ground.  It's hard enough keeping these
Floyd | robes clean as it is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "oops" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | (Standing up first)
Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a fairly bare hut, lived in by someone who has learnt the hard
Floyd | lesson that true happiness is not found in possessions.  The bare,
Floyd | dusty floor is going to leave its mark under your toenails for days.
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai sits on a rickety wicker chair, facing a squat,
Floyd | uncomfortable-looking stool.  Between the two seats is a frail table,
Floyd | on which sits a chess board.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai is grinning at you from his chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "sit" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You're not going to sit on the ground.  It's hard enough keeping these
Floyd | robes clean as it is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "sit on stool" 		
	

Floyd | You can't sit on the stool.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "play chess" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You really don't feel confident about winning.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "oh fine." 	
			DavidW says, "lame" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask jimiyu about chess" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | "Do you want me to tell you the rules?" laughs Jimiyu.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take stool" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the stool!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "nevermind." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | (Standing up first)
Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say manchester to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cellar (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | This is a dark and dank cellar underneath a house in Manchester.  The
Floyd | tough, red brick did a good job of containing the blast from the
Floyd | exploded time machine.  The remains of said time machine sit in the
Floyd | centre of the cellar, nothing more than a twisted pile of metal and
Floyd | wires.  In one corner of the room is a stairwell, in the other a
Floyd | workbench and varied selection of tools and objects that look
Floyd | suspiciously mechanical.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: Up
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.  Thomas Brewer stands here,
Floyd | looking around the cellar thoughtfully.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Cellar (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "fix shovel" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You have a crazy idea.  They're often the best kind.  Reaching into
Floyd | your robe you pull out the shovel blade and the sturdy branch.
Floyd | Placing the items on the workbench you grab the masking tape and begin
Floyd | work.
Floyd |
Floyd | In a few minutes you have firmly attached the shovel blade to the
Floyd | branch with masking tape.  You examine your work and grunt in
Floyd | approval.  Not a bad job if you do say so yourself.  Of course, it
Floyd | looks like an ancient torture device but at least it should work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say himalayas to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Mountain Pass (Himilayas)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing on a thin path that is winding through the snowy,
Floyd | Himilayan mountain range.  The view is lovely, but it isn't half
Floyd | chilly here.  Your feet are getting cold and the wind is whipping
Floyd | right up your robe.  Right in front of you is a huge snowdrift, under
Floyd | which is buried the body of one of your clients - Lord Nigel
Floyd | McWorthington.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: No Exits
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Mountain Pass (Himilayas) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "oh good" 	
			DavidW asks, "Are we carrying the shovel?" 	
			Doug says, "was thinking I had to misspell it" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "i" 		DavidW asks, "Or did we leave it on the workbench?" 	
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying the Golden Hourglass, The Grim Reaper's Scythe, The
Floyd | List, the dry cleaning ticket, Ernest Busset's shoe, a small magnet,
Floyd | the time machine plans, the shovel and the cigarette lighter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "dig" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You roll up your sleeves and grab your shovel.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't thay anything," you speak sternly to Horse, who you suspect is
Floyd | laughing at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | After half an hour of hard work you've managed to pile away most of
Floyd | the snow and revealed the body of Lord Nigel McWorthington.  As an
Floyd | administration error, Nigel is dead but needs to be reaped to ensure
Floyd | that the passage of his soul continues.
Floyd |
Floyd | Mountain Pass (Himilayas)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing on a thin path that is winding through the snowy,
Floyd | Himilayan mountain range.  The view is lovely, but it isn't half
Floyd | chilly here.  Your feet are getting cold and the wind is whipping
Floyd | right up your robe.  In front of you is a snowdrift, most of which has
Floyd | been dug away to reveal a body.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: No Exits
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.  Lord Nigel McWorthington is
Floyd | here, lying on the rocky ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "reap nigel" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want to do with Lord Nigel McWorthington.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "reap soul" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You swing your scythe in a downward arc, slicing through Lord Nigel
Floyd | McWorthington.  There is a tinkling noise in the background and the
Floyd | departed soul of Lord McWorthington rises from his body.  He stands
Floyd | and looks down at his feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh.  So you killed me then?" he asks.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Actually, the thnow killed you," you object, but the shade of Nigel
Floyd | vanishes.  It really annoys you when people blame you for their death.
Floyd | Maybe in this case Lord McWorthington had a point, but still.  You're
Floyd | just doing your job.  And now you're one soul closer to finishing for
Floyd | the day.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | Your score is 0 out of a maximum of 0.  (0%)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "ah well" 	
			Touchy says, "hm..." 	
			WeirdBeard asks, "0 out of 0?" 	
			DavidW says, "1 soul of 5, really." 	
			Touchy says, "Maybe score isn't implemented. He did say it wasn't polished." 	
			Doug asks, "so, continue exploring, or go to SF?" 	
			DavidW says, "Nothing ot explore here, is there? I vote SF." 	
			Doug asks, "we haven't found any food, have we? or can we get the tin of beans now?" 	
			DavidW says, "We don't want food." 	
			Doug says, "I meant explore the rest of the list" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "read list" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lord Nigel McWorthington - Himilayas, Nepal
Floyd |
Floyd | Ernest Busset - Manchester, England
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai - Wajir, Kenya
Floyd |
Floyd | Agathe Laurent - Paris, France
Floyd |
Floyd | Splong5b - Nevada, USA
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "clubf we need food for the wedding gift" 	
			DavidW says, "No, we don't." 	
			DavidW | And I would want a gift for my future husband. He doesn't like my cooking so perhaps I could give him something so that he wouldn't have to eat it..." 	
			Doug asks, "how else are you interpreting that?" 	
			DavidW says, "A gift that isn't food." 	
			Limax asks, "Splong5b? Does he live in a pineapple under the sea?" 	
			Doug says, "I guess." 	
			DavidW asks, "Are you saying it *should* be food so he doesn't have to eat her cooking?" 	
			Doug says, "so we either need food or non-food. that doesn't narrow it down." 	
			DavidW says, "I guess it's confusing what the 'it' is refering to." 	
			Doug says, "yeah, I thought the 'it' meant 'her cooking', not 'the gift'. shrug." 	
			Limax says (to Jacqueline), "Of course, you may want to repeat that comment here, if you want Perry to log it" 	
			DavidW | he wouldn't have to eat [the gift]or[her cooking] 	
			DavidW says, "ok. If you find Chinatown in SF, feel free to buy what's there." 	
			Limax says, "Peking Duck" 	
			Limax says, "Leering Quail" 	
			DavidW says, "Peeping Chicken" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x body" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "say san francisco to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you is a busy high street, swarming with citizens on a
Floyd | shopping spree.  Shops line the street on both sides, and were you
Floyd | much of a consumer then you would be in paradise.  You are, however,
Floyd | not much of a consumer, so the only shop that really attracts your
Floyd | attention is on the south side of the street and named Drop and Give
Floyd | Me Fifty Dress Ups.  Perhaps it's the Grim Reaper costume in the
Floyd | window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East and South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse touches down on a grubby San Francisco sidewalk, crowded with
Floyd | people.  That would be the sort of thing that usually draws attention
Floyd | to itself but seeing as no-one particularly wants to be the first
Floyd | person to say "Did you just see a flying horse?" it seems to pass by
Floyd | unnoticed.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you clamber down from Horse you look from side to side, wary of all
Floyd | the people milling about.  No-one seems to be paying any attention to
Floyd | you and once again you wonder how it's possible for humanity to be so
Floyd | blatant about ignoring the issues of cosmic significance right on
Floyd | their doorstep.  Still, this is a commercial centre and that tends to
Floyd | have a lot to do with it.
Floyd |
Floyd | You look at the various shops around you.  There must be some here
Floyd | that can help you with your task...
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you is a busy high street, swarming with citizens on a
Floyd | shopping spree.  Shops line the street on both sides, and were you
Floyd | much of a consumer then you would be in paradise.  You are, however,
Floyd | not much of a consumer, so the only shop that really attracts your
Floyd | attention is on the south side of the street and named Drop and Give
Floyd | Me Fifty Dress Ups.  Perhaps it's the Grim Reaper costume in the
Floyd | window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East and South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ High Street (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "Horse?" 	
			Alex says (to Limax), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that A horse is the most fascinating creature on this planet and should be help higher than most animals." 	
			Limax asks, "Help higher?" 	
			DavidW asks, "I'm guessing we acquire an army uniform that outranks Private Kline?" 	
			WeirdBeard asks, "Or a dress?" 	
			Limax says, "Maybe Horse has one" 	
			DavidW says (to WB), "I think we also get the dress in SF." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Costume Shop (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a costume shop, knee deep in discarded masks,
Floyd | costumes and various disguise related items.  The walls are mostly
Floyd | bare, except for a few items still hanging up on hooks and racks that
Floyd | scatter the store.  This shop is clearly undergoing some kind of stock
Floyd | take, either that or the owner has strangely decided that the floor is
Floyd | the best place to showcase his wares.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The owner of the shop is here, rummaging through various piles of
Floyd | clothing and checking them against a list.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Costume Shop (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "Bah. Everyone does the Bay to Breakers naked... why do we need to get dressed?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask owner about list" 		
	

Floyd | The costume shop owner does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x list" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The list of your clients for today.  It reads...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lord Nigel McWorthington - Himilayas, Nepal
Floyd |
Floyd | Ernest Busset - Manchester, England
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai - Wajir, Kenya
Floyd |
Floyd | Agathe Laurent - Paris, France
Floyd |
Floyd | Splong5b - Nevada, USA
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x owner's list" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x costumes" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | There are only a few scattered costumes hanging from the walls and in
Floyd | the shop window.  Other than the Grim Reaper costume the only one that
Floyd | catches your attention appears to be a simple brown courdroy suit
Floyd | combination.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x suit" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A plaque by the suit informs you that it's a genuine "Mad Professor
Floyd | Outfit".  You notice that one of the shoes is missing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "haha" 	
			DavidW says, "oh geez" 	
			Doug asks, "do we need to impersonate Ernest?" 	
			DavidW says, "I dunno!" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "buy suit" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think the brown courdroy suit is for sale.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get suit" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the brown courdroy suit!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask owner about suit" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The man looks up from his stock taking and glances at a brown suit in
Floyd | the wall.  A look of annoyance crosses his face.
Floyd |
Floyd | "The last person to borrow that costume returned it with one shoe
Floyd | missing!  Can you believe the nerve of some people."
Floyd |
Floyd | You empathise with his anger.  You often feel like your whole life is
Floyd | spent chasing up shoes that someone else has lost.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I can't rent out the costume like that," the man continues "It was
Floyd | highly popular as well.  If only I could find a shoe that matched the
Floyd | feel of the costume."
Floyd |
Floyd | He sighs and returns to his list.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "give shoe" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Without saying a word you pull out the shoe that you found in
Floyd | Manchester and offer it to the shop owner.  He looks up from his list
Floyd | and pauses.  Slowly he reaches out and takes the shoe from you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Why," he peers at the shoe over the top of his glasses "this shoe is
Floyd | remarkable! "
Floyd |
Floyd | You smile and nod.  Your smile freezes awkwardly as you watch the
Floyd | owner smell the shoe.
Floyd |
Floyd | "This is incredible," a huge grin bursts on to his features "this even
Floyd | smells like I'd expect a mad professor's shoe to smell!  How did you
Floyd | do it?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Before you can answer (which is good because you weren't sure how to
Floyd | answer anyway) the shop owner wades through piles of costume items and
Floyd | places the shoe very carefully by the brown suit hanging on the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes, yes.  This completes the costume once again!" he exclaims,
Floyd | happily, "How can I repay you?  I have a couple of surplus items that
Floyd | I would be very happy to give you in exchange for the shoe."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Itemth?" you ask, interested despite yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Why yes.  I could let you have either...hmmm...here, this alien mask
Floyd | or...or...aha...here we are.  Yes, this lovely white wedding gown.
Floyd | Would you like the mask or the gown?" the man asks.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "whaaa" 	
			Doug says, "both please" 	
			Doug says, "but I guess the gown is more immediately relevant." 	
			DavidW says, "heh. He's not making it simple." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say gown" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The costume shop owner smiles and hands you a neatly folded wedding
Floyd | dress.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x dress" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a beautiful white wedding dress.  There's lace and velvet and all
Floyd | kinds of things.  It seems an unlikely thing to find in a costume
Floyd | shop, but in your experience unlikely things often turn up in the
Floyd | unlikeliest of places.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "Does this game have unwinnable branches?" 	
			Doug says, "not yet" 	
			DavidW says, "I dunno. I've never played it." 	
			Doug says, "as far as we know" 	
			Doug says, "we have a time deadline, though." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x hourglass" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The grains of sand tell you that you have eight hours left to complete
Floyd | your contract.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "No, but there are at least two solutions to each puzzle" 	
			DavidW says, "hm" 	
			Doug asks (of Nitku), "have you played it?" 	
			Nitku says, "yeah" 	
			Limax says, "Huh" 	
			DavidW says, "So by not getting the mask, we're probably obliged to solve Kline another way." 	
			Doug says, "sorry, should have saved it." 	
			DavidW says, "no, it's fine." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "trade gown for mask" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the wedding gown.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "give gown to owner" 		
	

Floyd | The costume shop owner doesn't seem interested in the wedding gown.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "We do need a gown, don't we?" 	
			Doug says, "ah well." 	
			Doug says, "just checking." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go in that direction, but you can move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you is a busy high street, swarming with citizens on a
Floyd | shopping spree.  Shops line the street on both sides, and were you
Floyd | much of a consumer then you would be in paradise.  You are, however,
Floyd | not much of a consumer, so the only shop that really attracts your
Floyd | attention is on the south side of the street and named Drop and Give
Floyd | Me Fifty Dress Ups.  Perhaps it's the Grim Reaper costume in the
Floyd | window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East and South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ High Street (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "helpful message" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say kenya to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Large Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a large hut which seems to double as a place of
Floyd | worship.  There are mats on the floor, presumably for sitting on and
Floyd | at the end of the hut is a lectern.  A wooden cross is attached to one
Floyd | of the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Abuya Wangai is standing here, looking thoughtful.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Large Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "give gown to abuya" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Abuya's eyes light up as you pass the wedding dress to her.
Floyd |
Floyd | "This is perfect!  Just what I've always wanted!  Thank you!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "um. I wasn't done in SF." 	
			Doug says, "oh right!" 	
			Doug says, "good thing Horse is fast" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "S'ok. We needed to do this too." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say SF to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No-one pays any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say san francisco to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you is a busy high street, swarming with citizens on a
Floyd | shopping spree.  Shops line the street on both sides, and were you
Floyd | much of a consumer then you would be in paradise.  You are, however,
Floyd | not much of a consumer, so the only shop that really attracts your
Floyd | attention is on the south side of the street and named Drop and Give
Floyd | Me Fifty Dress Ups.  Perhaps it's the Grim Reaper costume in the
Floyd | window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East and South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ High Street (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		Tale asks, "Sorry, I'm a wee bit late! Did I miss much?" 	
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | The street continues along, leading the weak-willed mortals to even
Floyd | more ways to lose their money.  Again, there is little here that
Floyd | captures your interest.  People swarm around you, the same oblivious
Floyd | looks on their faces.  To the north, almost swallowed up between huge
Floyd | department stores, is a tiny hardware store called I Came, I Sawed, I
Floyd | Conquered.  The street veers sharply to the east and jutting out onto
Floyd | the pavement is a book shop called Reader's Digestion.  You are also
Floyd | well aware of Happy Go Lucky Dry Clean to the south, as you've
Floyd | recently started using their services.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East, West, South and North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yes" 	
			Doug says, "about 2 hours" 	
			Ellison says (to Tale), "just EVERYTHING" 	
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		Fang says, "Me too, I guess" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dry Cleaners (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a very dirty looking dry cleaning shop, which is
Floyd | somewhat ironic.  The wallpaper is faded and the carpet badly worn.
Floyd | Around the walls are various photos of famous people who have,
Floyd | allegedly, had clothes dry-cleaned here in the past.  There is a
Floyd | counter at the wall furthest from the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | An elderly Chinese lady gives you a toothless grin and nods at you
Floyd | from behind the counter.  An attractive woman is reclining against the
Floyd | counter, with a bored look in her eyes.  She is clearly a customer,
Floyd | waiting for an item.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Dry Cleaners (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Tale says (to Ellison), "Dude, it's the first time I have web access in weeks and you are here? This sucks!" 	
			WeirdBeard asks, "Readers Digestion? Cookbook maybe?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "show ticket to lady" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the dry cleaning
Floyd | ticket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "give ticket" 		
	

Floyd | Give the dry cleaning ticket to who?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "give ticket to lady" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You hand over the dry cleaning ticket without a word.  The elderly
Floyd | lady squints at the ticket and shouts into the dark recesses of a back
Floyd | room "Dress for Mr Reaper!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "It'th not a dreth!" you hiss loudly, conscious of the other
Floyd | customer's amused glance in your direction, "It'th a robe!"
Floyd |
Floyd | The elderly lady looks at you, nods and grins, as though you had just
Floyd | paid her a compliment.  This is usually how this particular exchange
Floyd | goes.
Floyd |
Floyd | After about a minute of awkward waiting a hand appears from the
Floyd | doorway of darkness clutching a large plastic dry cleaning bag.  The
Floyd | elderly lady takes the bag, squints at the attached ticket and finally
Floyd | passes the bag over the to the female customer.  She takes the dry
Floyd | cleaning, turns on her heels and marches out of the shop into the
Floyd | crowd.
Floyd |
Floyd | A further minute passes before the hand appears again, this time
Floyd | clutching a smaller dry cleaning bag, which the lady takes and offers
Floyd | to you.  It's with grim inevitability that you receive the bag.  You
Floyd | know how this goes.  The universe is once again having a laugh with
Floyd | you, it's own personal whipping boy.  You sigh as, sure enough, you
Floyd | look at the attached ticket and see that you have the dry cleaning
Floyd | that belongs to a Ms. Victoria Salmon - probably the customer who had
Floyd | just left.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You've given me the wrong item," you thunder at the lady behind the
Floyd | counter.  She grins and nods.
Floyd |
Floyd | "That lady hath my black robe.  Thith ith herth!" You wave the plastic
Floyd | bag in anger.  The lady grins and nods.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I...I...I thall thmite you!  Thmite you mightily!" you holler in
Floyd | frustration.  Grins and nods.
Floyd |
Floyd | This is going nowhere.  With another sigh you open the bag to see what
Floyd | items Victoria Salmon had been expecting to pick up.  To your surprise
Floyd | there is a full U.S. military uniform in the bag.  You remove it from
Floyd | the dry cleaning sack and give it the once over.  It looks very clean.
Floyd | Boy, is Ms. Salmon going to be angry when she opens her bag and finds
Floyd | your black robe instead of her uniform.  You look meaningfully at the
Floyd | elderly lady behind the counter who surely now must see the mix up.
Floyd | She just grins.  And nods.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says (to Tales), "has it been weeks? it's been so dreamy, I figured that like, a dream, it was only the span of minutes" 	
			WeirdBeard says, "Woot!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "You two should get a room." 	
			Doug says, "wait what" 	
			Limax says, "Ha ha" 	
			DavidW says, "yay" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x uniform" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The uniform belonging to a female Captain in the United States Armed
Floyd | Forces.  A feeling of dread descends over you as you realise that, at
Floyd | some point today, you're probably going to have to wear it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "Captain Salmon" 	
			DavidW says, "Captain outranks Private, I'm sure." 	
			Doug asks, "ok, should we keep exploring SF, or go outrank Kline?" 	
			WeirdBeard says, "Readers Digestion" 	
			DavidW says, "Keep exploring SF, please." 	
			DavidW says, "I want to see the other two stores." 	
			Doug asks, "want to drive for a while?" 	
			DavidW says, "ok" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | The street continues along, leading the weak-willed mortals to even
Floyd | more ways to lose their money.  Again, there is little here that
Floyd | captures your interest.  People swarm around you, the same oblivious
Floyd | looks on their faces.  To the north, almost swallowed up between huge
Floyd | department stores, is a tiny hardware store called I Came, I Sawed, I
Floyd | Conquered.  The street veers sharply to the east and jutting out onto
Floyd | the pavement is a book shop called Reader's Digestion.  You are also
Floyd | well aware of Happy Go Lucky Dry Clean to the south, as you've
Floyd | recently started using their services.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East, West, South and North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ High Street (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Book Shop (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | You can tell from the books gathered around you that the book shop
Floyd | obviously specialises in second-hand goods.  It follows the basic laws
Floyd | of second-hand bookshops in that shelves and shelves of books tower
Floyd | over you, hemming you in and creating the impression that you are
Floyd | actually standing at the entrance to a maze.  You peer around but see
Floyd | no sign of anything or anyone except dark corners and bookcases.  You
Floyd | dare not try and navigate this shop for fear of getting lost forever.
Floyd | You'll have to be content with examining the books that you can see.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Book Shop (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x books" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see countless old books scattered around the shelves.  Some of
Floyd | them, by their condition, seem to be just hanging in there as far as
Floyd | this life is concerned.  Others are in better condition, but there's
Floyd | certainly nothing that you could class as new - or even nearly new.
Floyd | The books are also dusty, suggesting that no-one has looked at them
Floyd | for a long time, except for two.  One is a thick encyclopedia, sitting
Floyd | on one shelf.  By the look of it it's been well-thumbed pretty
Floyd | recently.  The other book is a thin paperback called The Ombudsman
Floyd | Guide to Chess Mastery (Sponsored by George W. Bush).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Limax says, "Ha ha" 	
			WeirdBeard says, "Aha. Now we can win." 	
			DavidW says, "But we're solving that problem another way. We already gave the dress." 	
			Doug says, "aw, no maze." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x encyclopedia" 		Limax asks, "You want mazes?" 	
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You reach out and pull the encylopedia from the shelf.  Turning to a
Floyd | random page you read...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In 2004 archaeologists found a strange set of human footprints outside
Floyd | a cave in Follina, northern Italy.  The footprints date back about
Floyd | 12,000 years.  What makes it strange is that the footprints seemed to
Floyd | belong to a person who was wearing socks and only one shoe!  The
Floyd | prints led to a cave, the entrance blocked by a rockfall.  The
Floyd | archaeologists have yet to obtain permission to open the cave.
Floyd | Imagine what you could find in there, eh?  In the cave in Follina.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hmmm.  Interesting.  You return the book to the shelf.  You don't want
Floyd | to take it with you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "not really." 	
			Doug says, "so we have a date to go to" 	
			Limax says, "Woo woo" 	
			Doug says, "er, well, 'about 12,000 years ago'." 	
			DavidW says, "We already had a date. This is the location." 	
			Doug says, "oh, I missed the date" 	
			Doug says, "we had a date in the future" 	
			DavidW says, "I suppose we could still visit Follina in the present, of course." 	
			Doug says, "clubf or maybe we have to go to 2004." 	
			Doug says, "yeah" 	
			Doug says, "also I still haven't mastered ";"." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x chess" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x guide" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You pick up the chess guide and flick through the pages.  It only
Floyd | takes about five minutes to read the entire pamphlet but after having
Floyd | done so you feel that you've got a much better grasp of the game of
Floyd | chess.  You feel confident about your ability to play the game and
Floyd | win, even as black...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | The street continues along, leading the weak-willed mortals to even
Floyd | more ways to lose their money.  Again, there is little here that
Floyd | captures your interest.  People swarm around you, the same oblivious
Floyd | looks on their faces.  To the north, almost swallowed up between huge
Floyd | department stores, is a tiny hardware store called I Came, I Sawed, I
Floyd | Conquered.  The street veers sharply to the east and jutting out onto
Floyd | the pavement is a book shop called Reader's Digestion.  You are also
Floyd | well aware of Happy Go Lucky Dry Clean to the south, as you've
Floyd | recently started using their services.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East, West, South and North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ High Street (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hardware Store (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | You enter the hardware shop, your feet thudding against the cold tiled
Floyd | floor.  The store is divided into different sections, each section
Floyd | containing a display of appropriate tools.  You feel lost.  In the
Floyd | middle of the store is a large drum which appears to be full of
Floyd | thousands of the tiny polystyrene chips that breed in appliance boxes.
Floyd | Written on the drum in large red letters is "Lucky Dip.  Ask a staff
Floyd | member for details".  At the far end of the store is a counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Standing behind the counter is a fat bearded man wearing overalls.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hardware Store (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask man about lucky dip" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The hardware store owner explains that all customers are allowed one
Floyd | free turn at the lucky dip.  He invites you to go ahead and have a go.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		WeirdBeard asks, "Save?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look in drum" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | A large, old oil drum that has been roped into service as a makeshift
Floyd | lucky dip.  It seems to be a bit rusty and might contain the odd sharp
Floyd | edge inside.  It certainly seems like a proper lucky dip, as in "You
Floyd | put your hand in that?  My goodness, you were lucky not to get
Floyd | tetanus!".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach in drum" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the drum.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "lucky dip" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the drum.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "dip in drum" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the drum.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take from drum" 		
	

Floyd | Take what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "I remember this was a major guess-the-verb" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "dip" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the drum.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach into drum" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the drum.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		WeirdBeard asks, "Play lucky dip?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "search drum" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the drum.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "play lucky dip" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the drum.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use drum" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You wander over to the drum and roll-up your sleeve, trying not to
Floyd | look too excited about the prospect.  After a second composing
Floyd | yourself you reach into the drum and begin feeling around.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hmmmmm," you mutter.  It's at times like this that your unusually
Floyd | long arms come into their own.  After all, everyone knows the
Floyd | universal law of the lucky dip.  The best prizes are at the bottom.
Floyd |
Floyd | After about thirty seconds of scraping around your fingertips reach
Floyd | the bottom of the drum and you begin sweeping left and right.  You
Floyd | glance over at the counter to see the store owner looking at you as
Floyd | though you were some kind of lunatic.  Ignoring him you turn your
Floyd | attention back to the task at hand, and are rewarded by coming across
Floyd | a reasonably sized wrapped parcel.  After a second's reflection on
Floyd | whether or not to continue searching you decide to take what you've
Floyd | found and you haul the package out of the drum, sending polystyrene
Floyd | chips all over the floor.  The store owner tuts loudly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Thory," you apologise before examining your prize.  With a thrill of
Floyd | anticipation you tear the paper off the parcel to reveal...a blunt
Floyd | saw.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ith thith it?" you turn to the man behind the counter.  "Thith thaw
Floyd | ith blunt," you exclaim, wondering if there was a way of making that
Floyd | statement without using so many 's'es.
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's why it's called a lucky dip, sir," the man shrugs. "Luck as in
Floyd | 'bad'."
Floyd |
Floyd | Yes.  Of course.  For you there is no other type of luck.  You sigh as
Floyd | you put the blunt saw away in your robe.  Maybe it will come in use
Floyd | somewhere down the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "haha" 	
			Doug says, "we have a whetstone at home" 	
			DavidW says, "yes. We can sharpen it there, easily." 	
			DavidW asks, "but, um, where do we need a saw?" 	
			Doug says, "maybe it's the right tool." 	
			DavidW says, "oh, maybe." 	
			Doug says, "probably not." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask man about san francisco" 		
	

Floyd | The Hardware Shop Owner does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "so, no Chinatown or food." 	
			WeirdBeard asks, "How about in Italy?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Wear the uniform and get past Kline next?" 	
			WeirdBeard says, "Yeah." 	
			DavidW says, "We still haven't been to Paris." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | The street continues along, leading the weak-willed mortals to even
Floyd | more ways to lose their money.  Again, there is little here that
Floyd | captures your interest.  People swarm around you, the same oblivious
Floyd | looks on their faces.  To the north, almost swallowed up between huge
Floyd | department stores, is a tiny hardware store called I Came, I Sawed, I
Floyd | Conquered.  The street veers sharply to the east and jutting out onto
Floyd | the pavement is a book shop called Reader's Digestion.  You are also
Floyd | well aware of Happy Go Lucky Dry Clean to the south, as you've
Floyd | recently started using their services.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East, West, South and North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ High Street (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you is a busy high street, swarming with citizens on a
Floyd | shopping spree.  Shops line the street on both sides, and were you
Floyd | much of a consumer then you would be in paradise.  You are, however,
Floyd | not much of a consumer, so the only shop that really attracts your
Floyd | attention is on the south side of the street and named Drop and Give
Floyd | Me Fifty Dress Ups.  Perhaps it's the Grim Reaper costume in the
Floyd | window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East and South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "say nevada to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are crammed, almost bent double, into a small storage cupboard.
Floyd | With your prefect night vision you can make out several shelves,
Floyd | crammed full of pots and bottles of various fluids.  There seems to be
Floyd | a definite cleaning theme to this cupboard.  Your foot clatters againt
Floyd | more tins and boxes.  Horse shuffles and kicks you in the knee.  You
Floyd | think you might have found a new frontrunner in the "Most
Floyd | Uncomfortable I Have Ever Been" stakes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wear uniform" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You take a look at the uniform.  You come to the conclusion that it's
Floyd | just not enough by itself.  If you want to use it as a disguise you'll
Floyd | need something form of identification to go with it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "oy." 	
			DavidW says, "curses" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain military corridor, lacking any redeeming features.  It
Floyd | seems that after having spent the budget on laser guns and mind
Floyd | control devices there's only enough money left for "Hospital White"
Floyd | paint.  There is a door to the west labelled Storage, and the corridor
Floyd | continues to the north.  At the south end is a set of unmarked double
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline stands in front of the double doors, blocking your way.
Floyd | He looks determined to keep you out.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barracks (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in a barracks.  The room, despite being a place where people
Floyd | are expected to relax and sleep, is as bleak and clinical as the rest
Floyd | of the compound.  At least an effort has been made and one wall is
Floyd | covered with posters.  Rows and rows of bunk beds fill the room, a few
Floyd | of which are being used by off-duty and snoozing soliders.  They seem
Floyd | to be sleeping very well, despite the beeping noise coming from an air
Floyd | duct in the corner of the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Barracks (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open duct" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You lack the right tool to open the air duct.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh wait. Need to sharpen it." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Barracks (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | [ High Street (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "say home to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb onto Horse's back and mutter the words.  Horse stamps
Floyd | his/her foot and then, without a sound, leaps into the air.  There is
Floyd | a rush of air, a moment of dizziness and then with a bump Horse lands
Floyd | in the stable.  You climb down.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Stable of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in your stable.  Despite your best efforts, the small, rough
Floyd | wooden structure seems more homely than your own house.  Horse doesn't
Floyd | eat (or go to the toilet) but in accordance with universal laws the
Floyd | floor is covered in hay and the place smells of horse poo.  In one
Floyd | corner is a large whetstone.  Fixed to the north wall are the brackets
Floyd | where you rest your scythe when you're not using it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Stable of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sharpen saw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You try the blunt saw against the whetstone.  As you know what you are
Floyd | doing, (and are using the finest whetstone in existence) it only takes
Floyd | about a minute to wear the saw blades to extreme sharpness.  Nicely
Floyd | done.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "A man named Horse" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x saw" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The blades on this saw have been sharpened on the whetstone of Death.
Floyd | As a result it's pretty sharp.  OK.  It's really sharp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "say nevada to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are crammed, almost bent double, into a small storage cupboard.
Floyd | With your prefect night vision you can make out several shelves,
Floyd | crammed full of pots and bottles of various fluids.  There seems to be
Floyd | a definite cleaning theme to this cupboard.  Your foot clatters againt
Floyd | more tins and boxes.  Horse shuffles and kicks you in the knee.  You
Floyd | think you might have found a new frontrunner in the "Most
Floyd | Uncomfortable I Have Ever Been" stakes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e.n.e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain military corridor, lacking any redeeming features.  It
Floyd | seems that after having spent the budget on laser guns and mind
Floyd | control devices there's only enough money left for "Hospital White"
Floyd | paint.  There is a door to the west labelled Storage, and the corridor
Floyd | continues to the north.  At the south end is a set of unmarked double
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline stands in front of the double doors, blocking your way.
Floyd | He looks determined to keep you out.
Floyd |
Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barracks (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in a barracks.  The room, despite being a place where people
Floyd | are expected to relax and sleep, is as bleak and clinical as the rest
Floyd | of the compound.  At least an effort has been made and one wall is
Floyd | covered with posters.  Rows and rows of bunk beds fill the room, a few
Floyd | of which are being used by off-duty and snoozing soliders.  They seem
Floyd | to be sleeping very well, despite the beeping noise coming from an air
Floyd | duct in the corner of the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Barracks (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open duct" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You lack the right tool to open the air duct.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "yeah." 	
			Limax says, "We haven't scored anywhere" 	
			Doug says, "max score is 0" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "saw mesh" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the mesh.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "What's the point in playing, then?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut duct" 		
	

Floyd | You can't cut the air duct.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "hm. Paris?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Limax), "You. In the corner. Now." 	
			Limax asks, "Cut mesh didn't work?" 	
			Limax stands in the corner 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut mesh" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You lack the right tool to open the air duct.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "It does not." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Good." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w.s.w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain military corridor, lacking any redeeming features.  It
Floyd | seems that after having spent the budget on laser guns and mind
Floyd | control devices there's only enough money left for "Hospital White"
Floyd | paint.  There is a door to the west labelled Storage, and the corridor
Floyd | continues to the north.  At the south end is a set of unmarked double
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline stands in front of the double doors, blocking your way.
Floyd | He looks determined to keep you out.
Floyd |
Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are crammed, almost bent double, into a small storage cupboard.
Floyd | With your prefect night vision you can make out several shelves,
Floyd | crammed full of pots and bottles of various fluids.  There seems to be
Floyd | a definite cleaning theme to this cupboard.  Your foot clatters againt
Floyd | more tins and boxes.  Horse shuffles and kicks you in the knee.  You
Floyd | think you might have found a new frontrunner in the "Most
Floyd | Uncomfortable I Have Ever Been" stakes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	olethros has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "say paris to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Second Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 247 in a well-lit corridor on the second
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Agathe Laurent lay on the bed, smiling to herself.  Death hadn't been
Floyd | as unpleasant as she'd feared, but she would still rather cling on to
Floyd | life.  She knew where she was with life.  If there was one thing that
Floyd | Agathe had always been afraid of it was the unknown.  Well, perhaps
Floyd | afraid was too strong a word.  Agathe was loathe to admit that
Floyd | anything frightened her, but she was sufficiently troubled to be moved
Floyd | to action.
Floyd |
Floyd | It had cost her a lot to get to this stage, but she thought it would
Floyd | all be worth it if it worked.  She'd have done something that - as far
Floyd | as she knew - no-one had ever done before.  She'd have cheated death.
Floyd |
Floyd | Standing in the doorway was an impossibly tall and lanky figure,
Floyd | wreathed in black and as pale as boiled rice.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Come in," said Agathe...
Floyd |
Floyd | ..you enter the hotel room, bending to get through the door as you go.
Floyd | You give Agathe a nod out of professional courtesy and stride forward
Floyd | towards her.  She is still smiling.  You wish that people wouldn't do
Floyd | that.  It really unnerves you.  You are a few feet from the bed when
Floyd | THUD!  You stagger back, rubbing your nose.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ouch!" you exclaim.  That hurt!  Gingerly, you reach out and find
Floyd | your hand pressing against some kind of invisible barrier.
Floyd |
Floyd | "It works!  Ha!" Agathe gives a delighted little squeal and claps her
Floyd | hands together.  You gaze down to the floor and see, etched on the
Floyd | wooden floor in a circle around the bed, a white chalk line.  It seems
Floyd | to mark the location of the transparent wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What the Dickenth ith thith?" you demand, gesturing at the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Pardon?  I'm sorry?  What did you say?" Agathe screams, staring at
Floyd | you with wide mouth.  You stay silent, your face burning with
Floyd | embarrassment (or at least it would be if your body had the
Floyd | circulation and blood to perform such a function).
Floyd |
Floyd | "I demand to know what thi...what i...what you have done."
Floyd |
Floyd | "You have a lisp?" Agathe cackles, "Oh this is just wonderful!  It
Floyd | gets better and better!  Death has a lisp!  The Grim Reaper has a
Floyd | speech impediment!  How perfect!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "I haven't got all day, you know."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Is that your horse?" Agathe is leaning off the bed, peering through
Floyd | the doorway into the corridor outside, where Horse stands to
Floyd | attention.  You stay silent.  She'll explain eventually.  They always
Floyd | do.  When people think they've actually got one over you they can't
Floyd | help but crow about it.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You've got a proper skeletal horse.  That's amazing.  A skeletal
Floyd | steed.  Can you say that?  Skeletal steed.  Let me hear you say that."
Floyd | There is a glint in her eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | This is not going well.  In fact, you think that this is one of the
Floyd | the worst things that's ever happened to you, and you've got a long
Floyd | memory.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, I may as well tell you.  It took me long enough to find out
Floyd | about it, after all." Agathe shrugs "I've spent most of my time and
Floyd | not inconsiderable fortune trying to find out how to cheat you.  I
Floyd | built up a library of old, forgotten and - in at least two cases -
Floyd | forbidden books, pooling the knowledge of the centuries.  I pieced
Floyd | together in several tomes the answer.  Have you ever met Andre Theras,
Floyd | the man who wrote How to Avoid Death?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "That joker?" You roll your eyes "Jutht the onth.  He got it wrong it
Floyd | seemth." You don't take much pleasure in your work but you'd quite
Floyd | enjoyed that day.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, it turns out that he was partly right.  And so was Dr. Ulan
Floyd | Buntil.  And so was Madame Elizabeth Fairy.  They all had bits and
Floyd | pieces of it right.  I put it together and voila!  I have created a
Floyd | barrier around myself that you cannot pass!  And it works!  So you can
Floyd | just sit on your skeletal steed and scram, sir!" Agathe is enjoying
Floyd | herself immensely.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Are you planning to thi...thpen...wait here on your bed for
Floyd | eternity?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "I can think of worse places to be." Agathe twinkles, winking at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | So.  What now?  You can't reap her soul until you can get past the
Floyd | invisible barrier - or convince her to leave it.  This is definitely
Floyd | one of your worst days ever.
Floyd |
Floyd | Room 247 (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in a hotel room in a luxurious Parisian hotel.  The decor is
Floyd | of the usual standard expected by those who have plenty of money but
Floyd | no class.  Gold trim and regal, red wallpaper with extravagant,
Floyd | crystal light fittings and a white smoke alarm that looks out of
Floyd | place.  The floor is polished oak, or some other kind of luxury wood.
Floyd | There is a four-poster double bed against the far wall, which is
Floyd | circumferenced by a thick, chalk line.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Agathe Laurent lounges on the bed, pouting playfully at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Room 247 (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "no sign of Agent Sunglasses." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "erase chalk" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Even if you had something with which to remove the line the barrier it
Floyd | creates won't let you close enough to touch it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "well, Paris isn't just this one room." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x alarm" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A bulky white box that clashes with the room decor.  The alarm has a
Floyd | blinking red light which lets you know that it's fully functioning.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "You want to burn the place down?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get alarm" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the smoke alarm!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We have a lighter." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "burn alarm" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the smoke alarm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "I'm wondering if it has somehting to do with the beeping noise. probably not." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying the Golden Hourglass, The Grim Reaper's Scythe, The
Floyd | List, a small magnet, the time machine plans, the military uniform,
Floyd | the shovel, the cigarette lighter and the saw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "light alarm" 		
	

Floyd | You can't light the smoke alarm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		WeirdBeard says, "Start a fire. Sprinklers turn on and wash away the chalk, maybe." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "burn wallpaper" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the decor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "light lighter" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You casually move over to the smoke alarm while Agathe watches you
Floyd | like a hawk.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What are you doing?" she asks, but you don't answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | You reach out for a wad of tissues from a desk and then use the
Floyd | lighter to set them on fire.  Within seconds smoke is billowing into
Floyd | the alarm, which a few moments later is beeping like R2-D2 trapped in
Floyd | a washing machine spin cycle.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What?  WHAT?" Agathe screams as the sprinkler system in the room
Floyd | kicks into life.  Water gushes from the ceiling in thick streams and
Floyd | splatters all over the room - including the chalk circle around the
Floyd | bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Agathe realises with horror that her work is being washed away and she
Floyd | screams in frustration as you discard the lighter.
Floyd |
Floyd | It doesn't take long for the chalk circle to be totally erased, and as
Floyd | the sprinkler suddenly ceases its job Agathe looks terrified.  You are
Floyd | grinning.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reap soul" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You swing your scythe through the screaming Agathe Laurent.  Her
Floyd | lifeless body falls back onto the bed and leaves her departed soul
Floyd | standing behind.  She looks at you in terror as she vanishes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Another soul reaped and one step closer to the end of the job.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "haha" 	
			Doug says, "ding." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hee hee" 	
			Doug says, "2 down, 3 to go" 	
			DavidW says, "That was excellent" 	
			DavidW says, "Agent Sunglasses might have the ID we need." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Second Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 247 in a well-lit corridor on the second
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Second Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the silver button, which yields gently under your finger.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a few seconds the doors slide open to reveal a stunningly
Floyd | attractive woman in a red dress.  She smiles at you as she leaves the
Floyd | lift and slinks past.  With a wistful sigh you step inside the now
Floyd | empty lift.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a claustrophobic metal box, each and every surface
Floyd | is shining unmarked silver.  The doors have shut in front of you and,
Floyd | adjacent to them, is a panel at waist height on which you can see four
Floyd | buttons.  Three of the buttons are marked for the second, first and
Floyd | ground floor.  The fourth button displays two arrows heading away from
Floyd | each other, suggesting that pressing this might either split the lift
Floyd | in half or open the doors.  You'd wager it's the second.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift is currently on the second floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Lift (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "press first" 		
	

Floyd | You press, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push ground" 		
	

Floyd | You push, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "press close" 		
	

Floyd | You press, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Type either 0,1,2 or 3 depending on whether you want to go to the
Floyd | lobby, first or second floor or simply exit the lift at the floor you
Floyd | are already on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "1" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the button to move to the first floor.  The lift jolts and
Floyd | moves down.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift stops, the doors open and you step out on to the first floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | First Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 147 in a well-lit corridor on the first
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ First Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "er, why here?" 	
			Doug asks, "it's closer?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Lobby is even closer, no?" 	
			Doug asks, "from the 2nd floor?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You try the handle but the door is locked.  You need a keycard to get
Floyd | in.  People are so suspicious these days.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the silver button, which yields gently under your finger.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a few seconds the doors slide open and you are standing in front
Floyd | of an empty lift.  You step inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a claustrophobic metal box, each and every surface
Floyd | is shining unmarked silver.  The doors have shut in front of you and,
Floyd | adjacent to them, is a panel at waist height on which you can see four
Floyd | buttons.  Three of the buttons are marked for the second, first and
Floyd | ground floor.  The fourth button displays two arrows heading away from
Floyd | each other, suggesting that pressing this might either split the lift
Floyd | in half or open the doors.  You'd wager it's the second.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift is currently on the first floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Lift (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x 147" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push 0" 		
	

Floyd | You push, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the button to move to the ground floor.  The lift jolts and
Floyd | moves down.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift stops, the doors open and you step out in to the lobby.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hotel Lobby (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a busy, very expensive looking hotel lobby.  It's
Floyd | a large room, with pillars propping up the high ceiling every few
Floyd | metres.  One wall is lined with decorative plaques detailing awards
Floyd | and commendations, and right in the middle of the lobby is a selection
Floyd | of comfy-looking chairs.  Everything is made out of marble or some
Floyd | other very shiny rock.  In the distance you see large revolving doors
Floyd | leading out onto the streets of Paris and by the doors is a reception
Floyd | desk, manned by a person wearing a garish uniform seemingly pieced
Floyd | together from individual items salvaged from a fight between a cinema
Floyd | usher and an ice cream salesman.  A lot of people seem to be milling
Floyd | about aimlessly.  There is an archway to the south.  The only other
Floyd | way out of here is to press the button that summons the lift.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see the hotel receptionist, his hawk-like gaze asserting his
Floyd | authority over everything that he can see.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hotel Lobby (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x receptionist" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A young man with short black hair, small glasses, a thin moustache and
Floyd | a severe look gazes out over the hotel lobby looking for trouble like
Floyd | an old-time sheriff.  His almost-militaristic features are in total
Floyd | contrast to his hideous fluorescent uniform, making him look like the
Floyd | grim veteran from several campaigns of leading a circus clown militia.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Trouble" 	
			DavidW says, "Insult his moustache. Make him cry,." 	
			Doug says, "x plaques" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x plaques" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The plaques tell you that this hotel has won awards for being
Floyd | generally excellent and has provided a bed for many different famous
Floyd | people and members of various royal families.  People all end up the
Floyd | same way to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Doug), "I'm letting you have the driver's seat." 	
			Doug says, "shrug." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dining Room (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | An elegant room is spread before you.  A large mirror fills one entire
Floyd | wall, creating the impression of a room twice as big as it actually
Floyd | is.  Soft, plush scarlet carpet softens the floor, and the high
Floyd | ceiling is painted black with white specks to resemble a night sky.
Floyd | Dining tables laid for use fill the room.  A few kitchen staff are
Floyd | milling around, but other than that the room is very quiet compared to
Floyd | the relative busyness of the lobby.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Dining Room (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "You're doing well." 	
			Doug asks, "oh hm, the revolving doors are not actually an exit?" 	
			DavidW says, "oh. I bet I know what we need to do next. Try 'say blue sparrow to receptionist'." 	
			DavidW says, "He might give us a keycard for room 147." 	
			Doug asks, "you think he's Agent Sunglasses?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x tables" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A cursory glance shows you that tables are all each laid with
Floyd | gleaming, silver cutlery and a menu bound in red leather with gold
Floyd | writing on the front.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get cutlery" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You never cease to be surprised by how many of your Clients, when
Floyd | faced with the news of their own demise, find nothing more pressing
Floyd | than their concern about which relative is going to steal their
Floyd | silverware.  Since having heard such vitriol directed at family
Floyd | members you've taken a personal vow never to steal cutlery.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "No, I think Agent Sunglasses would give the code phrase to him to pass to the contact." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x menu" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You risk flicking through the menu (and attached wine list).  As the
Floyd | living embodyment of entropy you don't have a need for food, but this
Floyd | menu looks so good that even you feel a little hungry.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "hm, maybe this is where we get food" 	
			DavidW says, "oh. Thinking of getting food for the bride." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "sit" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You're not going to sit on the ground.  It's hard enough keeping these
Floyd | robes clean as it is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "sit at table" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "order food" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the dining tables.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask staff for food" 		
	

Floyd | You get no reply from the kitchen staff.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask staff about dinner" 		
	

Floyd | You get no reply from the kitchen staff.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask staff about menu" 		
	

Floyd | You get no reply from the kitchen staff.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read menu" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You risk flicking through the menu (and attached wine list).  As the
Floyd | living embodyment of entropy you don't have a need for food, but this
Floyd | menu looks so good that even you feel a little hungry.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get menu" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You take one of the table menus.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read wine list" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ah" 	
			Doug says, "maybe the menu is the gift? weird" 	
			DavidW says, "I dunno." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | (Standing up first)
Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hotel Lobby (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a busy, very expensive looking hotel lobby.  It's
Floyd | a large room, with pillars propping up the high ceiling every few
Floyd | metres.  One wall is lined with decorative plaques detailing awards
Floyd | and commendations, and right in the middle of the lobby is a selection
Floyd | of comfy-looking chairs.  Everything is made out of marble or some
Floyd | other very shiny rock.  In the distance you see large revolving doors
Floyd | leading out onto the streets of Paris and by the doors is a reception
Floyd | desk, manned by a person wearing a garish uniform seemingly pieced
Floyd | together from individual items salvaged from a fight between a cinema
Floyd | usher and an ice cream salesman.  A lot of people seem to be milling
Floyd | about aimlessly.  There is an archway to the south.  The only other
Floyd | way out of here is to press the button that summons the lift.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see the hotel receptionist, his hawk-like gaze asserting his
Floyd | authority over everything that he can see.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hotel Lobby (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say Blue Sparrow" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No-one pays any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Maybe the aliens have a turn-food-item-picture-into-real-food machine." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say Blue Sparrow to receptionist" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No-one pays any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "blue sparrow" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask receptionist about Agent Sunglasses" 		
	

Floyd | The hotel receptionist does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask receptionist about room 147" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The receptionist looks at you with disgust.
Floyd |
Floyd | "As much as we'd love to have you as a guest at this hotel, sir, we
Floyd | only have one room available - room 147 - and I am not sure that you
Floyd | have the resources to meet our exclusive prices.  In fact...yes...yes,
Floyd | while I have been talking to you the price of one night in room 147
Floyd | has just tripled.  Have a nice day."
Floyd |
Floyd | The man's gaze moves beyond you to the lobby behind you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask receptionist about blue sparrow" 		
	

Floyd | The hotel receptionist does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask receptionist about room 247" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The receptionist looks at you with disgust.
Floyd |
Floyd | "As much as we'd love to have you as a guest at this hotel, sir, we
Floyd | only have one room available - room 147 - and I am not sure that you
Floyd | have the resources to meet our exclusive prices.  In fact...yes...yes,
Floyd | while I have been talking to you the price of one night in room 147
Floyd | has just tripled.  Have a nice day."
Floyd |
Floyd | The man's gaze moves beyond you to the lobby behind you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x revolving doors" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You have only ever used revolving doors once before.  It had pretty
Floyd | much the same effect as trying to use a whisk on a chopstick.  They
Floyd | had to call the fire brigade to get you out.  These are certainly very
Floyd | fine revolving doors but you have no intention of using them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I guess we don't look right." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x people" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Young and old, male and female.  Much like everywhere that you go,
Floyd | these people seem to be willing to do anything to ignore you.  More so
Floyd | than usual, because these people are clearly from the higher echelons
Floyd | of society and have much more to lose.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "ah, maybe we need to impersonate Agent Sunglasses?" 	
			DavidW says, "I dunno." 	
			DavidW says, "Possible, I suppose." 	
			Doug asks, "well anyway, should we go back to Kenya? or is there something else here to to try?" 	
			DavidW says, "I was thinking we should visit Follina." 	
			Doug says, "ah yes." 	
			Doug asks, "is anyone else still playing?" 	
			WeirdBeard says, "Yeah." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "2" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the silver button, which yields gently under your finger.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a few seconds the doors slide open and you are standing in front
Floyd | of an empty lift.  You step inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a claustrophobic metal box, each and every surface
Floyd | is shining unmarked silver.  The doors have shut in front of you and,
Floyd | adjacent to them, is a panel at waist height on which you can see four
Floyd | buttons.  Three of the buttons are marked for the second, first and
Floyd | ground floor.  The fourth button displays two arrows heading away from
Floyd | each other, suggesting that pressing this might either split the lift
Floyd | in half or open the doors.  You'd wager it's the second.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift is currently on the ground floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Lift (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "2" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the button to move to the second floor.  The lift jolts and
Floyd | moves up.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift stops, the doors open and you step out on to the second
Floyd | floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Second Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 247 in a well-lit corridor on the second
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Second Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. I wonder. If that credit card offer at the beginning would sway the hotel receptionist or not." 	
			Doug says, "hm, I assumed it wouldn't let us take it. but we never tried." 	
			DavidW says, "well, maybe we can take it now. I dunno." 	
			Doug asks, "what is the point of button #3?" 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Nitku), "Did you finish this?" 	
			Nitku says, "I did" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Lift (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Although I've forgotten most of it" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "3" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the button to open to the door and step out in to the lobby.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hotel Lobby (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a busy, very expensive looking hotel lobby.  It's
Floyd | a large room, with pillars propping up the high ceiling every few
Floyd | metres.  One wall is lined with decorative plaques detailing awards
Floyd | and commendations, and right in the middle of the lobby is a selection
Floyd | of comfy-looking chairs.  Everything is made out of marble or some
Floyd | other very shiny rock.  In the distance you see large revolving doors
Floyd | leading out onto the streets of Paris and by the doors is a reception
Floyd | desk, manned by a person wearing a garish uniform seemingly pieced
Floyd | together from individual items salvaged from a fight between a cinema
Floyd | usher and an ice cream salesman.  A lot of people seem to be milling
Floyd | about aimlessly.  There is an archway to the south.  The only other
Floyd | way out of here is to press the button that summons the lift.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see the hotel receptionist, his hawk-like gaze asserting his
Floyd | authority over everything that he can see.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hotel Lobby (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of Nitku), "I never finished it, but I only played for the two hours allotted to Comp Time. We're at nearly three hours now. How long did it take you?" 	
			Doug says, "I guess if you forget what floor you're on" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Lift (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "2" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the button to move to the second floor.  The lift jolts and
Floyd | moves up.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift stops, the doors open and you step out on to the second
Floyd | floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Second Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 247 in a well-lit corridor on the second
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Second Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say follina to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Outside a Cave (Follina, Italy)
Floyd |
Floyd | Around you, in every direction, stretches fields, hills and beautiful
Floyd | countryside.  In the distance you can see picturesque red brick walls
Floyd | and a farmhouse.  Right beside you, however, is a large pile of rocks
Floyd | rolled up against the side of a hill.  It looks like the rocks are
Floyd | blocking the entrance to a cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: No Exits
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse skids to a halt on a rocky field, his boney hooves churning up
Floyd | small stones and pebbles.  One hits you on the side of the head, which
Floyd | makes you curse.  Horse neighs in apology or so you guess.
Floyd |
Floyd | You climb down from Horse and check your surroundings.  It doesn't
Floyd | take too long.  You're standing in a barren Italian field, the nice
Floyd | view spoilt by the huge pile of rocks right in front of you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Outside a Cave (Follina, Italy)
Floyd |
Floyd | Around you, in every direction, stretches fields, hills and beautiful
Floyd | countryside.  In the distance you can see picturesque red brick walls
Floyd | and a farmhouse.  Right beside you, however, is a large pile of rocks
Floyd | rolled up against the side of a hill.  It looks like the rocks are
Floyd | blocking the entrance to a cave.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: No Exits
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Outside a Cave (Follina, Italy) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "I assume it was within the 2 hours, but I'm not sure" 	
			Jacqueline says, "huh" 	
			Nitku says, "I may have used hints" 	
			Doug says, "we've been going slower than a solo play would go" 	
			Limax asks, "It has a timer outside of the turn counter?" 	
			Doug says, "no, just people's patience." 	
			Limax says, "Oh" 	
			Nitku says, "We're talking about the IFComp 2 hour rule" 	
			Doug says, "and the ifcomp time suggestion" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "dig" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "did the archaelogists put all the rocks back?" 	
			Doug says, "oh, they have yet to obtain permission." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x rocks" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Hundreds of mishapen rocks form a pile by the hill.  They were clearly
Floyd | formed by some kind of rockfall and it's going to take more than a
Floyd | rock..err...rise to clear them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x footprints" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I assume we need dynamite or a bomb or something like it." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x farmhouse" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You're not known for your appreciation of culture, but even you can
Floyd | see that this is the kind of scenery that makes it on to oil
Floyd | paintings.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move rocks" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Maybe, just maybe, if you had an unlimited army of trained monkeys you
Floyd | could clear this cave before the end of the day.  But you don't.  So
Floyd | there.  You'll have to think of something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		WeirdBeard asks, "Can we enter the house?" 	
			DavidW says, "ooh, unlimited army of trained monkeys. Let's put *that* in a game someday." 	
			DavidW says, "The house is in the distance, so... no." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get rock" 		
	

Floyd | Take what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says (to WeirdBeard), "Only if it's white and has a window" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get rocks" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the rocks!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Ha ha... Doug got yelled at" 	
			WeirdBeard says, "Unlimited armies of trained monkeys always waste their time writing plays." 	
			DavidW says, "hm. I'm not sure what to try next. Maybe give the menu to the bride." 	
			Doug says, "and/or play chess" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, or that." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say kenya to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Large Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a large hut which seems to double as a place of
Floyd | worship.  There are mats on the floor, presumably for sitting on and
Floyd | at the end of the hut is a lectern.  A wooden cross is attached to one
Floyd | of the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Abuya Wangai is standing here, looking thoughtful.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Large Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "give menu" 		
	

Floyd | Give the hotel menu to who?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "give menu to abuya" 		
	

Floyd | Abuya Wangai doesn't seem interested in the hotel menu.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about gift" 		
	

Floyd | Abuya Wangai does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pray" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about wedding" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Abuya looks at you, perhaps wondering why such a strange-looking man
Floyd | would show an interest in her wedding.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I would marry this very hour if only I could arrange two things.  I
Floyd | would want a beautiful wedding dress like the ones that I have seen in
Floyd | the magazines.  And I would want a gift for my future husband.  He
Floyd | doesn't like my cooking so perhaps I could give him something so that
Floyd | he wouldn't have to eat it..."
Floyd |
Floyd | She has a twinkle in her eye, suggesting that perhaps she knows that
Floyd | you have a vested interest in this wedding...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x abuya" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Abuya is a young women in, you would guess, her late teens or young
Floyd | twenties.  She wouldn't catch your attention if it weren't for the
Floyd | sparkling eyes and cheeky grin that identifies her as Jimiyu's
Floyd | granddaughter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "hope she still has the gown." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a fairly bare hut, lived in by someone who has learnt the hard
Floyd | lesson that true happiness is not found in possessions.  The bare,
Floyd | dusty floor is going to leave its mark under your toenails for days.
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai sits on a rickety wicker chair, facing a squat,
Floyd | uncomfortable-looking stool.  Between the two seats is a frail table,
Floyd | on which sits a chess board.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai is grinning at you from his chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "play chess" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm ready.  Let'th play," you take your seat behind the black pieces.
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu makes his first move.  You mentally cycle through the pages of
Floyd | the chess guide in your head and the respond.  Jimiyu nods and makes
Floyd | his second move.  Once again you recall what you have read and make a
Floyd | move.  A frown crosses Jimiyu's face as he makes a third move.  You
Floyd | respond appropriately.  This is going well...
Floyd |
Floyd | Half an hour later the game moves to its completion.  As Jimiyu knocks
Floyd | his king over he looks up at you.  Then in a split second his frown
Floyd | transforms into a huge grin.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I really thought that would work," he laughs.
Floyd |
Floyd | "If it'th any contholation, you're the betht opponent that I've ever
Floyd | had," you say graciously, hoping that he doesn't ask you how many
Floyd | opponents you've ever had.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I've been ready for you for a while," he sighs, "It was just a shame
Floyd | that I couldn't see my granddaughter finally wed."
Floyd |
Floyd | You nod in sympathy but say nothing.  You've never really understood
Floyd | human affection for these rites of passage, but you like to make
Floyd | people feel like you care.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm ready then.  Let us do this." Jimiyu smiles again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think so. The way topics are encoded in Adrift makes it awkward to make them variant." 	
			Doug says, "aw" 	
			Doug says, "now I want to finish the bride quest" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah" 	
			Limax says, "No restarts allowed" 	
			Doug says, "I guess we can wait to reap his soul until later" 	
			WeirdBeard asks, "Can't we wait to reap until then?" 	
			Doug says, "since reaping doesn't get us anything" 	
			DavidW says, "I think we can reap him later, sure." 	
			WeirdBeard asks, "Have we figured where to use the saw yet?" 	
			DavidW says, "no" 	
			Doug says, "nope. nor the magnet." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x magnet" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a small metal magnet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		WeirdBeard asks, "What about thios credit card offer you were mentioning?" 	
			DavidW says, "well, it was an offer in the mail." 	
			DavidW says, "We chucked it into a bin." 	
			WeirdBeard asks, "Can we get it back out?" 	
			DavidW says, "Also, we could try to grab the mints again, I suppose." 	
			Doug asks, "is there any place we haven't been yet?" 	
			DavidW says, "The past. The armory. South of Kline. Room 124." 	
			WeirdBeard says, "Armory doesn't ring a bell" 	
			DavidW says, "The armory is part of the Nevada setup." 	
			DavidW says, "We need a 'special key'." 	
			DavidW says, "I wonder if one of the NPCs wore sunglasses and we didn't notice." 	
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying the Golden Hourglass, The Grim Reaper's Scythe, The
Floyd | List, a small magnet, the time machine plans, the hotel menu, the
Floyd | military uniform, the shovel and the saw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "I can't stay around any longer today. Have a good time finishing." 	
	Limax walks slowly out of the room and into the sunset. 		Doug asks, "hey, what about the stunningly attractive woman?" 	
			Doug asks, "would she still be around on the 2nd floor?" 	
			WeirdBeard asks, "Did we try giving the menu to the girl?" 	
			Doug says, "yeah" 	
			DavidW says (to WB), "yes, we tried" 	
			Doug says, "not interested" 	
			DavidW says (to Doug), "I assumed the woman went into one of the other rooms on the 2nd floor." 	
			Doug asks, "was it just flavor text? or are we supposed to find her?" 	
			DavidW says, "I thought it was flavour text." 	
			Doug asks, "did we try the magnet on the beeping noise?" 	
			DavidW says, "no, we didn't try that" 	
			WeirdBeard says, "Not that I know" 	
	Ellison has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say nevada to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are crammed, almost bent double, into a small storage cupboard.
Floyd | With your prefect night vision you can make out several shelves,
Floyd | crammed full of pots and bottles of various fluids.  There seems to be
Floyd | a definite cleaning theme to this cupboard.  Your foot clatters againt
Floyd | more tins and boxes.  Horse shuffles and kicks you in the knee.  You
Floyd | think you might have found a new frontrunner in the "Most
Floyd | Uncomfortable I Have Ever Been" stakes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go in that direction, but you can move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain military corridor, lacking any redeeming features.  It
Floyd | seems that after having spent the budget on laser guns and mind
Floyd | control devices there's only enough money left for "Hospital White"
Floyd | paint.  There is a door to the west labelled Storage, and the corridor
Floyd | continues to the north.  At the south end is a set of unmarked double
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline stands in front of the double doors, blocking your way.
Floyd | He looks determined to keep you out.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), ">n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barracks (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in a barracks.  The room, despite being a place where people
Floyd | are expected to relax and sleep, is as bleak and clinical as the rest
Floyd | of the compound.  At least an effort has been made and one wall is
Floyd | covered with posters.  Rows and rows of bunk beds fill the room, a few
Floyd | of which are being used by off-duty and snoozing soliders.  They seem
Floyd | to be sleeping very well, despite the beeping noise coming from an air
Floyd | duct in the corner of the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Barracks (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "use magnet" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the small magnet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "use magnet on duct" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the small magnet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x posters" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | There are a variety of posters, only one of which catches your
Floyd | attention (it would be more, but you lack some of the same basic urges
Floyd | as the common military man).  It's a large poster of the Golden Gate
Floyd | Bridge, with a comment written beneath it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Stuck in a rut?  Don't know what your next step should be?  Simply
Floyd | just bored?
Floyd |
Floyd | VISIT SAN FRANCISCO
Floyd |
Floyd | Some things will become a lot clearer...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "heh." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "visit san francisco" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "well it is in caps." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x duct" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The air duct is covered by a thick mesh which could be easily removed
Floyd | by the right tool.  It would be a tight squeeze but you could fit
Floyd | inside it if you had to.  A beeping noise emanates from the duct.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x beping" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x beeping" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a repeating beeping noise, and it's definitely coming from the
Floyd | ducts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh! We can try to saw the chain holding the papers in the time machine, I bet." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Laboratory (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a large spotless room.  The first thing you notice
Floyd | is a huge, strange, complex machine in the middle of the room.  You've
Floyd | never seen anything like it before.  It's surrounded by a work
Floyd | surface, on which are scattered various papers and notes.  One wall is
Floyd | lined with computer terminals.  There are also shelves, loaded with
Floyd | bottles and tools and around the room seem to be one or two unfinished
Floyd | experiments.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Laboratory (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x papers" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You sift through the various papers.  It appears that they all relate
Floyd | to the curious machine in the middle of the room.  It seems that it's
Floyd | some kind of time travel device salvaged from alien technology.  There
Floyd | are pencil notes in the margins and everything.  The hand-writing
Floyd | seems to be that of someone who is intensely frustrated, and you can
Floyd | see why.  The notes tell you that no-one can seem to get the machine
Floyd | working.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "no, inside" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "enter machine" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You awkwardly clamber inside the time machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Inside Time Machine (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | The time machine is clearly meant for someone a lot shorter than you.
Floyd | You feel like a pen in a matchbox.  From the outside the machine
Floyd | looked complicated, but from the inside the task of understanding
Floyd | what's going on is positively herculean.  You can see a large number
Floyd | of lights and dials, none of which you can understand.  It doesn't
Floyd | help that any instructions written in the machine are in some kind of
Floyd | alien dialect.  The things that you think might be significant are a
Floyd | digital readout which says '2007', the buttons next to this readout,
Floyd | an open panel revealing a mix of wires and a pile of paper which is
Floyd | chained to the inside of the machine, clearly to avoid theft.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: Exit
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Inside Time Machine (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "saw chain" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the chain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut chain" 		
	

Floyd | You can't cut the chain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut chain with saw" 		
	

Floyd | You can't cut the chain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "bah" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "use saw on chain" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the saw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "use saw" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the saw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut paper" 		
	

Floyd | You can't cut the paper.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm getting rather peckish." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "read papers" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You begin reading the translation...
Floyd |
Floyd | ----------------------------------------------------------------
Floyd |
Floyd | CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING THE CHRONOMATIC 3500!
Floyd |
Floyd | We are confident that you will not regret your purchase.  Please take
Floyd | the time to read this instruction manual and familiarise yourself with
Floyd | all of the features offered by this new model of an old favourite.
Floyd |
Floyd | NEW FEATURES INCLUDE...
Floyd |
Floyd | - FREE 'and space' upgrade.  That's right!  Your Chronomatic 3500 is
Floyd | able to move not just through time, but through time AND space!
Floyd |
Floyd | - Failsafe Homing Feature.  Your Chronomatic will automatically return
Floyd | you to your starting destination when you have finished your business
Floyd | in other time zones
Floyd |
Floyd | - New Leather Interior.  Time Travel in comfort!
Floyd |
Floyd | - 3 Year Warranty.
Floyd |
Floyd | (Please note - warranty immediately becomes invalid in the following
Floyd | cases.
Floyd |
Floyd | - if the owner of the time machine attempts home repairs
Floyd |
Floyd | - If the owner tries to use an expired warranty machine to travel back
Floyd | in time to a year when the warranty is valid.
Floyd |
Floyd | - If the owner allows this technology to fall into the hands of
Floyd | humanity.)
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | QUICKSTART:
Floyd |
Floyd | For those of you who just want to get on with the fun business of time
Floyd | travel you can simply begin your experience with the following simple
Floyd | combination of instructions...
Floyd |
Floyd | Step 1)  If appropriate select the time era you wish to visit using
Floyd | the RED BUTTON.
Floyd |
Floyd | Step 2) Simply enter the year that you wish to visit (no need to use
Floyd | any combination of commands such as 'type year' or 'enter year  into
Floyd | machine' - simply type the year that you wish to visit!)
Floyd |
Floyd | ...and that's it!  The machine will do the rest!
Floyd |
Floyd | We hope that you have a GREAT time and many happy years with the
Floyd | Chronomatic 3500.  Remember - Have the time of your life!
Floyd |
Floyd | (and we really mean it about not letting the humans get their hands on
Floyd | this technology.  Seriously.)
Floyd |
Floyd | ---------------------------------------------------------------
Floyd |
Floyd | You also notice that someone has scrawled '5500 AD' at the bottom of
Floyd | the translation.  You put the manual down.  The original has many,
Floyd | many more pages but clearly the translators haven't got around to
Floyd | working on that yet.  Still, it seems that you have enough to actually
Floyd | use the machine - if you can get it working.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "why would we need to remove the papers?" 	
			Doug says, "why are they chained? that's just weird." 	
			DavidW says, "I was thinking that they might help Thomas fix his machine." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Nothing happens.  The machine is not working properly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You look behind the panel.  You then pull out the wad of papers you
Floyd | borrowed from the house in Manchester.  A quick comparison between the
Floyd | papers and the workings behind the panel tells you that there's
Floyd | something missing from the time machine - which is probably why it
Floyd | isn't working.  You think there's a gap in here where a small coil of
Floyd | wire should be inserted.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oho" 	
			Doug asks, "have we seen a coil?" 	
			DavidW says, "Not that I recall." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x readout" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Either the aliens lack imagination or the local scientists here have
Floyd | rewired this readout to display numeric characters.  Either way, you
Floyd | feel confident about guessing that this tells you what year you are in
Floyd | or are planning to visit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "But maybe rechecking the lab or the cellar will reveal a coil of wire." 	
			Doug asks, "was this game written in 2007?" 	
			DavidW says, "Maybe the armchair in our home has a loose spring." 	
			Doug says, "oy vey." 	
			DavidW says, "We never looked at the armchair." 	
			Doug asks, "shall we go back home? and get the credit card offer?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You manage, with some difficulty, to extract yourself from the time
Floyd | machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laboratory (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a large spotless room.  The first thing you notice
Floyd | is a huge, strange, complex machine in the middle of the room.  You've
Floyd | never seen anything like it before.  It's surrounded by a work
Floyd | surface, on which are scattered various papers and notes.  One wall is
Floyd | lined with computer terminals.  There are also shelves, loaded with
Floyd | bottles and tools and around the room seem to be one or two unfinished
Floyd | experiments.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Laboratory (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x surface" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a plain, metallic surface for carrying out experiments on.  Easy
Floyd | to wipe clean.  At the moment it's covered in papers, notes and
Floyd | diagrams.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wipe surface" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the work surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x terminals" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The machines are all switched off, except one  - which seems to be
Floyd | running a game of Adventure.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ha" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "type get lamp" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "play game" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Oh wouldn't that be very post-modern and ironic.  One game at a time
Floyd | please.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "hah" 	
			Jacqueline says, "ha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "type xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | I'm sorry, but XYZZY doesn't do anything special in this game!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x shelves" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | They haven't been dusted for ages.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x tools" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A variety of scientific instruments and tools are on the shelves.
Floyd | Some of them have wires coming out of them and everything.  You
Floyd | haven't a clue what purposes they would serve.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get tools" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the tools!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take wires" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the wires!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get all" 		
	

Floyd | There is nothing to pick up here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take wire" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the wires!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut wire" 		
	

Floyd | You can't cut the wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "so, the coil of wire isn't here, I guess." 	
			Doug asks, "ok, back home?" 	
			DavidW says, "Please" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s. w." 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain military corridor, lacking any redeeming features.  It
Floyd | seems that after having spent the budget on laser guns and mind
Floyd | control devices there's only enough money left for "Hospital White"
Floyd | paint.  There is a door to the west labelled Storage, and the corridor
Floyd | continues to the north.  At the south end is a set of unmarked double
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Private Kline stands in front of the double doors, blocking your way.
Floyd | He looks determined to keep you out.
Floyd |
Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are crammed, almost bent double, into a small storage cupboard.
Floyd | With your prefect night vision you can make out several shelves,
Floyd | crammed full of pots and bottles of various fluids.  There seems to be
Floyd | a definite cleaning theme to this cupboard.  Your foot clatters againt
Floyd | more tins and boxes.  Horse shuffles and kicks you in the knee.  You
Floyd | think you might have found a new frontrunner in the "Most
Floyd | Uncomfortable I Have Ever Been" stakes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say home to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb onto Horse's back and mutter the words.  Horse stamps
Floyd | his/her foot and then, without a sound, leaps into the air.  There is
Floyd | a rush of air, a moment of dizziness and then with a bump Horse lands
Floyd | in the stable.  You climb down.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Stable of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in your stable.  Despite your best efforts, the small, rough
Floyd | wooden structure seems more homely than your own house.  Horse doesn't
Floyd | eat (or go to the toilet) but in accordance with universal laws the
Floyd | floor is covered in hay and the place smells of horse poo.  In one
Floyd | corner is a large whetstone.  Fixed to the north wall are the brackets
Floyd | where you rest your scythe when you're not using it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Stable of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search hay" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the hay.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Garden Path of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing on a garden path.  You don't have a garden so
Floyd | technically it should just be called 'a path'.  The path leads through
Floyd | the void of emptiness from your house to the stable where Horse lives.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North and South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Garden Path of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Hallway of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | The hallway has thick, plush red carpet which always tickles your toes
Floyd | a little bit.  It goes quite well with the black, pannelled walls.  At
Floyd | the south end is your imposing front door.  There are a series of
Floyd | hooks by the door on which you could hang your coat, if you wore a
Floyd | coat that is.  A small bin sits by the door.  There is also a
Floyd | full-length mirror on one wall.  As you're the last sight some people
Floyd | see, it's quite right that you check that you look presentable.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Hallway of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x bin" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a small, metal bin.  Lying in the bin is a letter from Blackbury
Floyd | Banking Services.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get letter" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You bend down and scoop the letter from Blackbury Banking Services out
Floyd | of the bin.  This might come in useful.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "sh*t" 	
			Doug says, "wonder if that's an intentional reference to the junk mail from HHGTTG" 	
			DavidW says, "I don't think so." 	
			Doug says, "I mean, not that message, but just generally being junk mail at the beginning of the game that is useful later." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Living Room of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in your living room.  It's quite small and cosy, with
Floyd | panel flooring and painted walls (black, of course).  A bookcase
Floyd | stands against one wall.  On another is a shelf, on which rests your
Floyd | CD player and collection of CDs.  A comfy, well-worn leather armchair
Floyd | lies right bang in the centre of the room facing the only window.  You
Floyd | often like to sit on the chair staring out into the empty, black void
Floyd | of time and space that your home backs on to.  It's not a great view,
Floyd | but it's something to look at.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Living Room of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "sit" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You're not going to sit on the ground.  It's hard enough keeping these
Floyd | robes clean as it is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "sit in armchair" 		
	

Floyd | You sit down on your leather armchair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The junk mail in HHGTTG was never described as 'useful'." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x armchair" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You've had this for about forty years.  It is, without a shadow of a
Floyd | doubt, the comfiest chair that you have ever owned.  And you should
Floyd | know.  You had to sit on the floor until someone got around to
Floyd | inventing the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "stare" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x void" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You see nothing special.  In fact you don't see anything at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ok, armchair is useless" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "search armchair" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with your leather armchair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "look under armchair" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get CDs" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | If you wanted to listen to music on the go you would have bought
Floyd | yourself an iPod.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get armchair" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take your leather armchair!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "afk for a couple" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x bookcase" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The bookcase is full of diaries.  Your diaries.  Early on you decided
Floyd | that you would keep a record of your duties.  There are hundreds of
Floyd | volumes here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "was there something about writing in the wrong diary?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get diary" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You pick up a diary at random and flick to a page.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Monday 1st May 1967
Floyd | Materialised at a fancy dress party today.  It hardly ever happens but
Floyd | it's really nice when it does.  I'd only been there three seconds
Floyd | before someone pushed a drink into my hand and a girl tried to kiss
Floyd | me.  It was a shame that I was only there because the host was due to
Floyd | fall out of a window.
Floyd |
Floyd | You put the book back on the shelf.  You can see no need to take any
Floyd | of them with you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get diary" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You pick up a diary at random and flick to a page.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Thursday 18th July 956 (BC)
Floyd | Horse's birthday.  I had two jobs to do.  On the way home I accidently
Floyd | dropped my scythe into the sea.  Have to get a new one now, which
Floyd | means filling out the relevant forms.  I was so annoyed about it that
Floyd | I forgot to wish Horse a happy birthday until the evening, and now I
Floyd | feel really guilty.  Will apologise tomorrow.
Floyd |
Floyd | You put the book back on the shelf.  You can see no need to take any
Floyd | of them with you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "what day is today?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x hourg" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x hourglass" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The grains of sand tell you that you have four and a half hours left
Floyd | to complete your contract.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "eep" 	
			WeirdBeard asks, "How many moves are there per half hour?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "You started with 12, right?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "12 hours, that is?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x player" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Your CD player.  It's fully working despite not being plugged in.  The
Floyd | flashing LED display blinks '----' at you.  You've lost the
Floyd | instruction manual and have no idea how to set the time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "play cd" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You are not in the mood for music right now.  You tend to listen to it
Floyd | at the end of the day, when you want to unwind a bit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "plug in player" 		DavidW says, "try: say happy birthday to horse" 	
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with your CD player.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | (Getting off your leather armchair first)
Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Hallway of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | The hallway has thick, plush red carpet which always tickles your toes
Floyd | a little bit.  It goes quite well with the black, pannelled walls.  At
Floyd | the south end is your imposing front door.  There are a series of
Floyd | hooks by the door on which you could hang your coat, if you wore a
Floyd | coat that is.  A small bin sits by the door.  There is also a
Floyd | full-length mirror on one wall.  As you're the last sight some people
Floyd | see, it's quite right that you check that you look presentable.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Hallway of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Garden Path of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing on a garden path.  You don't have a garden so
Floyd | technically it should just be called 'a path'.  The path leads through
Floyd | the void of emptiness from your house to the stable where Horse lives.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North and South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Garden Path of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Stable of Death
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in your stable.  Despite your best efforts, the small, rough
Floyd | wooden structure seems more homely than your own house.  Horse doesn't
Floyd | eat (or go to the toilet) but in accordance with universal laws the
Floyd | floor is covered in hay and the place smells of horse poo.  In one
Floyd | corner is a large whetstone.  Fixed to the north wall are the brackets
Floyd | where you rest your scythe when you're not using it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ The Stable of Death | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say happy birthday to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No-one pays any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying the Golden Hourglass, The Grim Reaper's Scythe, The
Floyd | List, the credit card letter, a small magnet, the time machine plans,
Floyd | the hotel menu, the military uniform, the shovel and the saw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take hay" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read letter" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Dear Mr GRaper.
Floyd | Have we got an offer for you!!??  You, and others in your specially
Floyd | selected postcode region, have been chosen to take part in our
Floyd | amazing, introductory offer!  We're offering you a free - that's right
Floyd | FREE - credit card with GBP10,000 limit*!  ARE WE CRAZY??  To claim
Floyd | your FREE Credit Card simply turn up at our NEW Swindon branch and
Floyd | present this letter!  That's it!  That's all you have to do!  No
Floyd | strings attached!**
Floyd |
Floyd | We look forward to meeting you!
Floyd |
Floyd | Mr. B. Jones (Manager)
Floyd |
Floyd | * 67.5% APR may apply
Floyd |
Floyd | ** Strings attached
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says (to Jacqueline), "yep, 12 hours." 	
			Doug says, "aha!" 	
			DavidW says, "say swindon to horse" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say swindon to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Outside Blackbury Bank (Swindon)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a brand new but mostly empty carpark outside
Floyd | Blackbury Bank (Swindon Branch).  Horse has settled in to a carparking
Floyd | space beside a black BMW and a red Mazda.  As Horse shifts slightly
Floyd | you can see the word 'MANAGER' written in white paint beneath his/her
Floyd | feet.  Over to your left, sitting on a brick wall, you can see two
Floyd | employees who are busy smoking cigarettes and trying to pretend that
Floyd | you are not there.  To your north you can see a few steps, which lead
Floyd | right up to and inside Blackbury Bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse descends from the clouds and makes a perfect landing in the
Floyd | carpark of the new Blackbury Bank in Swindon, attracting brief
Floyd | attention from two employees who are on a smoking break.  The human
Floyd | survival instinct kicks in and they soon turn their focus back to
Floyd | happier things, such as filling their lungs with tar.  You clamber
Floyd | down from Horse, accidently kicking the door of a black BMW in the
Floyd | process.  It hurts a lot, but if people don't pay much attention to
Floyd | the sight of a skeletal horse descending from the heavens then they're
Floyd | not likely to care at all if they happen to see the Grim Reaper
Floyd | hopping on one foot and cursing like a trooper.
Floyd |
Floyd | After taking a few deep breaths you compose yourself and turn your
Floyd | attention to the task at hand.
Floyd |
Floyd | Outside Blackbury Bank (Swindon)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a brand new but mostly empty carpark outside
Floyd | Blackbury Bank (Swindon Branch).  Horse has settled in to a carparking
Floyd | space beside a black BMW and a red Mazda.  As Horse shifts slightly
Floyd | you can see the word 'MANAGER' written in white paint beneath his/her
Floyd | feet.  Over to your left, sitting on a brick wall, you can see two
Floyd | employees who are busy smoking cigarettes and trying to pretend that
Floyd | you are not there.  To your north you can see a few steps, which lead
Floyd | right up to and inside Blackbury Bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Outside Blackbury Bank (Swindon) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Huzzah!" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Inside Blackbury Bank (Swindon)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing inside the brand new Blackbury Bank branch.  The
Floyd | plush red carpet tickles your feet and the air conditioning makes you
Floyd | feel cold even under your robe.  You don't often get to visit the
Floyd | bank, so there's not much here that interests you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | A female bank clerk stares at you from behind a counter, shielded by
Floyd | protective glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Inside Blackbury Bank (Swindon) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "give letter to clerk" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The bank clerk's face lights up as she sees the letter.  You slide it
Floyd | under the glass and she reads it.
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's fine, Mr...Raper." she says.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Reaper." you correct her, "Grim Reaper."
Floyd |
Floyd | She looks at you for a second and then grabs a pen, with which she
Floyd | makes a note on the letter that you received.  She then slides you a
Floyd | form and the pen.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Please fill this in, Mr. Reaper." she smiles at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You stare at the form for a minute.  It simply asks you to sign if you
Floyd | are happy with the terms and conditions.  The terms and conditions
Floyd | include graphic threats about what Blackbury Bank will do to you if
Floyd | you don't keep up with the card repayments, but seeing as pretty much
Floyd | all of the threats don't affect you (except possibly the one about the
Floyd | branding iron and the glue) you feel no reason to be concerned.  You
Floyd | sign the form and slide it back under the glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Thank you Mr..." the bank clerk studies your signature for a second,
Floyd | "Mr. Groper?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Reaper!" you state again, more firmly this time
Floyd |
Floyd | "But you've signed it..." the woman shows you the form through the
Floyd | glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | "No!  That thayth Mr. G. Reaper, not Mr. Groper!"
Floyd |
Floyd | The bank clerk looks at you as though you're the crazy one and then
Floyd | taps away on her computer for a second.  A few minutes later she
Floyd | presents you with a credit card in your name.  She passes you the pen
Floyd | and the sign the back of the card, feeling a wave of pride in your new
Floyd | possession and statue as bank customer.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Thank you." you say, turning to leave.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ah, Mr. Reaper?" the bank clerk waves her hand at you, "My pen?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ah, thorry." you respond meekly, returning her pen to her.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x clerk" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The young, spectacled woman looks a little nervous.  I imagine that
Floyd | you're not the usual type of customer that she deals with.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x card" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The credit card is marked BLACKBURY TITANIUM CUSTOMER CARD.  There is
Floyd | a hologram on the bottom which informs you that you have a ten
Floyd | thousand pound credit limit.  You have signed the rear of the card
Floyd | with your name.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x signature" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Outside Blackbury Bank (Swindon)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a brand new but mostly empty carpark outside
Floyd | Blackbury Bank (Swindon Branch).  Horse has settled in to a carparking
Floyd | space beside a black BMW and a red Mazda.  As Horse shifts slightly
Floyd | you can see the word 'MANAGER' written in white paint beneath his/her
Floyd | feet.  Over to your left, sitting on a brick wall, you can see two
Floyd | employees who are busy smoking cigarettes and trying to pretend that
Floyd | you are not there.  To your north you can see a few steps, which lead
Floyd | right up to and inside Blackbury Bank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Outside Blackbury Bank (Swindon) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "That card should impress the Paris guy." 	
			Doug says, "yep" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x employees" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a smartly-dressed man sitting on the wall with a cigarette in
Floyd | his hand, trying to look casual.  A business woman stands next to him,
Floyd | standing and sitting as though she cannot decide what to do.  She is
Floyd | smoking too.  Neither of them pay you any notice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "talk to employees" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No-one pays any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bmw" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The red Mazda looks pretty new and shiny.  The license plate says
Floyd | "BANK 1".  The black BMW also looks impressive, but one of the doors
Floyd | has a dent from where something struck it hard.  Coincidentally, your
Floyd | foot also has a dent in it from where it struck something hard.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "haha" 	
			Doug says, "enter mazda" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "enter mazda" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the black BMW.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think there's but a single 'cars' object here." 	
			Doug says, "yeah." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say paris to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Second Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 247 in a well-lit corridor on the second
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Second Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Room 247 (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in a hotel room in a luxurious Parisian hotel.  The decor is
Floyd | of the usual standard expected by those who have plenty of money but
Floyd | no class.  Gold trim and regal, red wallpaper with extravagant,
Floyd | crystal light fittings and a white smoke alarm that looks out of
Floyd | place.  The floor is polished oak, or some other kind of luxury wood.
Floyd | There is a four-poster double bed against the far wall.  Everything is
Floyd | very wet from the sprinkler, and the chalk-line has been erased.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Agathe Laurent's corpse lies on the bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Room 247 (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x corpse" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Now that life has left her she looks like she died a long time ago and
Floyd | was only holding on to this life through sheer willpower.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "You mean 'push button'" 	
			Doug says, "yeah, just looking for the woman." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Second Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 247 in a well-lit corridor on the second
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Second Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the silver button, which yields gently under your finger.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a few seconds the doors slide open and you are standing in front
Floyd | of an empty lift.  You step inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a claustrophobic metal box, each and every surface
Floyd | is shining unmarked silver.  The doors have shut in front of you and,
Floyd | adjacent to them, is a panel at waist height on which you can see four
Floyd | buttons.  Three of the buttons are marked for the second, first and
Floyd | ground floor.  The fourth button displays two arrows heading away from
Floyd | each other, suggesting that pressing this might either split the lift
Floyd | in half or open the doors.  You'd wager it's the second.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift is currently on the second floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Lift (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the button to move to the ground floor.  The lift jolts and
Floyd | moves down.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift stops, the doors open and you step out in to the lobby.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hotel Lobby (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a busy, very expensive looking hotel lobby.  It's
Floyd | a large room, with pillars propping up the high ceiling every few
Floyd | metres.  One wall is lined with decorative plaques detailing awards
Floyd | and commendations, and right in the middle of the lobby is a selection
Floyd | of comfy-looking chairs.  Everything is made out of marble or some
Floyd | other very shiny rock.  In the distance you see large revolving doors
Floyd | leading out onto the streets of Paris and by the doors is a reception
Floyd | desk, manned by a person wearing a garish uniform seemingly pieced
Floyd | together from individual items salvaged from a fight between a cinema
Floyd | usher and an ice cream salesman.  A lot of people seem to be milling
Floyd | about aimlessly.  There is an archway to the south.  The only other
Floyd | way out of here is to press the button that summons the lift.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see the hotel receptionist, his hawk-like gaze asserting his
Floyd | authority over everything that he can see.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hotel Lobby (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "show credit card to receptionist" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the credit card.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "give credit card to receptionist" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The receptionist looks at you with disgust.
Floyd |
Floyd | "As much as we'd love to have you as a guest at this hotel, sir, we
Floyd | only have one room available - room 147 - and I am not sure that you
Floyd | have the resources to meet our exclusive prices.  In fact...yes...yes,
Floyd | while I have been talking to you the price of one night in room 147
Floyd | has just tripled.  Have a nice day."
Floyd |
Floyd | The man's gaze moves beyond you to the lobby behind you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You cough to get his attention and place your credit card on the desk.
Floyd | The receptionist glances down at the shiny silver plastic and almost
Floyd | instantly a smile breaks onto his face.  He scoops up the card with
Floyd | alarming speed.
Floyd |
Floyd | "That should do nicely sir." the man's attitude has totally changed.
Floyd | He runs your card through a machine, gets you to sign a slip of paper
Floyd | without letting you read it and then slides both your credit card and
Floyd | a keycard for room 147 over the desk to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You pick both cards up, give the receptionist a polite nod and step
Floyd | away from the desk.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Enjoy your stay with us, sir."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the silver button, which yields gently under your finger.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a few seconds the doors slide open and you are standing in front
Floyd | of a bald man wearing a long, black jacket and sunglasses.  He conveys
Floyd | the air of one who is desperately trying to avoid looking suspicious
Floyd | and failing miserably.  He nods at you in greeting as you step inside
Floyd | the lift.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a claustrophobic metal box, each and every surface
Floyd | is shining unmarked silver.  The doors have shut in front of you and,
Floyd | adjacent to them, is a panel at waist height on which you can see four
Floyd | buttons.  Three of the buttons are marked for the second, first and
Floyd | ground floor.  The fourth button displays two arrows heading away from
Floyd | each other, suggesting that pressing this might either split the lift
Floyd | in half or open the doors.  You'd wager it's the second.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift is currently on the ground floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a bald man in a black coat and sunglasses in the lift with
Floyd | you.  He hops from foot to foot nervously.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Lift (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hooray" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "1" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the button to move to the first floor.  The lift jolts and
Floyd | moves up.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift stops, the doors open and you step out on to the first floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | The man nods at you as you leave the lift.
Floyd |
Floyd | First Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 147 in a well-lit corridor on the first
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ First Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "SUNGLASSES GUY" 	
			Doug says, "hey whoa" 	
			DavidW says, "undo" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the silver button, which yields gently under your finger.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a few seconds the doors slide open and you are standing in front
Floyd | of an empty lift.  You step inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a claustrophobic metal box, each and every surface
Floyd | is shining unmarked silver.  The doors have shut in front of you and,
Floyd | adjacent to them, is a panel at waist height on which you can see four
Floyd | buttons.  Three of the buttons are marked for the second, first and
Floyd | ground floor.  The fourth button displays two arrows heading away from
Floyd | each other, suggesting that pressing this might either split the lift
Floyd | in half or open the doors.  You'd wager it's the second.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift is currently on the first floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Lift (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | First Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | [ First Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Lift (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x sunglasses" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a claustrophobic metal box, each and every surface
Floyd | is shining unmarked silver.  The doors have shut in front of you and,
Floyd | adjacent to them, is a panel at waist height on which you can see four
Floyd | buttons.  Three of the buttons are marked for the second, first and
Floyd | ground floor.  The fourth button displays two arrows heading away from
Floyd | each other, suggesting that pressing this might either split the lift
Floyd | in half or open the doors.  You'd wager it's the second.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift is currently on the ground floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a bald man in a black coat and sunglasses in the lift with
Floyd | you.  He hops from foot to foot nervously.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x man" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks about mid-thirties and seems to be very self-conscious.  He's
Floyd | clearly worried but trying not to look like he's worried.  Also, he's
Floyd | wearing a black trenchcoat and sunglasses indoors so he's clearly an
Floyd | idiot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say Blue Sparrow" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The man looks at you, scrutinising your face.  He nods, seeming
Floyd | satisfied.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You are thinner and taller than I remember.  And you were wearing
Floyd | shoes last time we met.  Still, it's good to meet you again Agent
Floyd | Fellows."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ummm..." you say
Floyd |
Floyd | "This should be all that you need to get into the base.  You know what
Floyd | to do," the man explains, thrusting a brown envelope into your hand.
Floyd |
Floyd | You slowly open the envelope and peer inside.  It appears to be full
Floyd | of false identification documents.  The man nods.
Floyd |
Floyd | "It should all be there.  I will see you again when the time is right.
Floyd | Perhaps we could go on another date?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Thank you," you say.  There is not much else to be said.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "yay" 	
			Doug asks, "another date? whaa?" 	
			DavidW asks, "yes. Now what could be in the room now?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "1" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the button to move to the first floor.  The lift jolts and
Floyd | moves up.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift stops, the doors open and you step out on to the first floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | The man nods at you as you leave the lift.
Floyd |
Floyd | First Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 147 in a well-lit corridor on the first
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ First Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You use your key to open the door and enter room 147.
Floyd |
Floyd | Room 147 (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing inside a hotel room.  This room is identical to room
Floyd | 247.  So identical, in fact, that you might as well reuse the room
Floyd | description.  You are in a hotel room in a luxurious Parisian hotel.
Floyd | The decor is of the usual standard expected by those who have plenty
Floyd | of money but no class.  Gold trim and regal, red wallpaper with
Floyd | extravagant, crystal light fittings and a white smoke alarm that looks
Floyd | out of place.  The floor is polished oak, or some other kind of luxury
Floyd | wood.  There are two large single beds against one wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Room 147 (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "look under bed" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "search beds" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the single beds.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "lie on beds" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | They're immaculately made.  You can't bring yourself to disturb that -
Floyd | you'd feel like you were walking over someone's grave.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x alrm" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x alarm" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A bulky white box that clashes with the room decor.  The alarm has a
Floyd | small dull red bulb that isn't doing anything.  This alarm isn't
Floyd | working.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | [open the smoke alarm]
Floyd | You can't open the smoke alarm!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "fix it" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unscrew bulb" 		
	

Floyd | [fix the smoke alarm]
Floyd | I don't think you can fix the smoke alarm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take bulb" 		
	

Floyd | Take what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x bulb" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "break alarm" 		
	

Floyd | You might need the smoke alarm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut alarm" 		
	

Floyd | You can't cut the smoke alarm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm" 	
			Doug says, "strange" 	
			DavidW asks, "Was the point of the room just to meet the agent?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x fittings" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Hideous.  And seeing as how you've got the taste of a smoked mackeral
Floyd | that's saying something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "that seems odd" 	
			Doug says, "the agent didn't seem to have anything to do with us getting the room" 	
			Doug says, "I mean, that's probably what caused him to appear, but story-wise I dunno" 	
			DavidW says, "Except maybe he was watching to see who would rent the room." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying the Golden Hourglass, The Grim Reaper's Scythe, The
Floyd | List, a small magnet, the time machine plans, some false ID papers,
Floyd | the keycard for room 147, a credit card, the hotel menu, the military
Floyd | uniform, the shovel and the saw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "well, should we go use the ID?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x keycard" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A keycard with a magnetic strip that allows you access to room 147.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Is there really nothing in this room?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x wallpaper" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Hideous.  And seeing as how you've got the taste of a hatstand that's
Floyd | saying something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "taste wallpaper" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the decor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Room 147 (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing inside a hotel room.  This room is identical to room
Floyd | 247.  So identical, in fact, that you might as well reuse the room
Floyd | description.  You are in a hotel room in a luxurious Parisian hotel.
Floyd | The decor is of the usual standard expected by those who have plenty
Floyd | of money but no class.  Gold trim and regal, red wallpaper with
Floyd | extravagant, crystal light fittings and a white smoke alarm that looks
Floyd | out of place.  The floor is polished oak, or some other kind of luxury
Floyd | wood.  There are two large single beds against one wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x beds" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The beds are well-made and in pristine condition.  This room is
Floyd | waiting for a guest (or two).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. I guess we go use the ID, sure." 	
			Doug says, "shrug." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | First Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 147 in a well-lit corridor on the first
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ First Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the silver button, which yields gently under your finger.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a few seconds the doors slide open and you are standing in front
Floyd | of an empty lift.  You step inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a claustrophobic metal box, each and every surface
Floyd | is shining unmarked silver.  The doors have shut in front of you and,
Floyd | adjacent to them, is a panel at waist height on which you can see four
Floyd | buttons.  Three of the buttons are marked for the second, first and
Floyd | ground floor.  The fourth button displays two arrows heading away from
Floyd | each other, suggesting that pressing this might either split the lift
Floyd | in half or open the doors.  You'd wager it's the second.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift is currently on the first floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Lift (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "0" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the button to move to the ground floor.  The lift jolts and
Floyd | moves down.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift stops, the doors open and you step out in to the lobby.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hotel Lobby (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a busy, very expensive looking hotel lobby.  It's
Floyd | a large room, with pillars propping up the high ceiling every few
Floyd | metres.  One wall is lined with decorative plaques detailing awards
Floyd | and commendations, and right in the middle of the lobby is a selection
Floyd | of comfy-looking chairs.  Everything is made out of marble or some
Floyd | other very shiny rock.  In the distance you see large revolving doors
Floyd | leading out onto the streets of Paris and by the doors is a reception
Floyd | desk, manned by a person wearing a garish uniform seemingly pieced
Floyd | together from individual items salvaged from a fight between a cinema
Floyd | usher and an ice cream salesman.  A lot of people seem to be milling
Floyd | about aimlessly.  There is an archway to the south.  The only other
Floyd | way out of here is to press the button that summons the lift.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see the hotel receptionist, his hawk-like gaze asserting his
Floyd | authority over everything that he can see.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hotel Lobby (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "sorry" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Lift (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "2" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the button to move to the second floor.  The lift jolts and
Floyd | moves up.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift stops, the doors open and you step out on to the second
Floyd | floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Second Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 247 in a well-lit corridor on the second
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Second Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "what's wrong?" 	
			DavidW says, "oh, right" 	
			Doug says, "forgot where Horse was" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say nevada to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are crammed, almost bent double, into a small storage cupboard.
Floyd | With your prefect night vision you can make out several shelves,
Floyd | crammed full of pots and bottles of various fluids.  There seems to be
Floyd | a definite cleaning theme to this cupboard.  Your foot clatters againt
Floyd | more tins and boxes.  Horse shuffles and kicks you in the knee.  You
Floyd | think you might have found a new frontrunner in the "Most
Floyd | Uncomfortable I Have Ever Been" stakes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "wear uniform" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You dress yourself in the military uniform.  It doesn't even pretend
Floyd | to fit, but you're hoping that this - coupled with the identity papers
Floyd | that you have - will be enough to fool Private Kline.
Floyd |
Floyd | After taking a few deep breaths you stroll casually along the corridor
Floyd | and end up outside the autopsy room with Private Kline.  He looks at
Floyd | you, as though he can't believe what he's seeing.
Floyd |
Floyd | "At eath...I mean at eath private," you try to sound like a female
Floyd | captain in the United States Army.  Your impression isn't bad, even if
Floyd | you do so yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Captain?" Kline seems a little unsure.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yeth.  Ahem.  Private Kline, why don't you take a break.  You've been
Floyd | doing a good job at...what ith it you're doing?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Guarding this door, ma'am." Kline stands to attention.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yeth.  Guarding thith door.  You've done a good job.  Take a break
Floyd | for the retht of the day."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Are you sure that you're Captain Salmon?" Kline seems unconvinced.
Floyd |
Floyd | You pull out the false ID papers and wave them at him.  Private Kline
Floyd | takes one look and his eyes open wide.  You can see the process of the
Floyd | military brain behind his stare.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes ma'am," he eventually says, "Thank you."
Floyd |
Floyd | He casually strolls off, probably thinking of ways to improve on The
Floyd | Game as he goes.  You wait for him to disappear out of view before you
Floyd | hastily remove the uniform (which was really uncomfortable) and
Floyd | discard it and the papers.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "I wonder, now that we have a room, if the Dining Room is open for business?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Are we a girl Death?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain military corridor, lacking any redeeming features.  It
Floyd | seems that after having spent the budget on laser guns and mind
Floyd | control devices there's only enough money left for "Hospital White"
Floyd | paint.  There is a door to the west labelled Storage, and the corridor
Floyd | continues to the north.  At the south end is a set of unmarked double
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "I don't think our gender has been established." 	
			DavidW says, "Both the agent and Kline think we're female." 	
			maga says, ">X BROW RIDGES" 	
			Doug asks, "oh is that why the agent asked about a date?" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are about six foot five inches tall, dressed in the blackest robes
Floyd | anyone has ever seen.  Your hairless, so-pale-it's-almost-translucent
Floyd | skin is stretched across your skull like clingfilm on a billiard ball.
Floyd | Your eyes are about the only thing in this reality that are darker
Floyd | than your robes, and your spindly, gaunt hands protrude from your
Floyd | sleeves like a bunch of chopsticks.  You secretly think of yourself as
Floyd | 'quite handsome'.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "He must like 'em skinny." 	
			Doug says, "hm, 'handsome'" 	
			DavidW says, "I know." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Autopsy Room (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in a gleaming metallic room.  Various computers and pieces of
Floyd | equipment beep loudly at you, as if they were offended by your
Floyd | presence.  Low, subdued light flows from a single, large fitting in
Floyd | the middle of the ceiling.  In the middle of the room is a single low
Floyd | metal table, beside which is a trolley on which lie a selection of
Floyd | medical instruments.  High in the ceiling you can see the opening of
Floyd | an air duct.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Splong5b lies on the table in a pool of yellow blood, totally still.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Autopsy Room (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I suppose some people see us as female regardless." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x splong" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x splong5b" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | There's something unusual about Splong5b.  It's not the fact that he's
Floyd | lying on a table with a single incision from chin to groin, his
Floyd | internal organs exposed for all to see - you've seen some ripe old
Floyd | things in your days.  It's something else.  Maybe it's the yellow
Floyd | blood, the pale grey skin, stumpy body, big black bulbous eyes,
Floyd | elongated head or the fact that he seems to have at least three hearts
Floyd | (as well as a whole bunch of organs that you don't recognise).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "anything to do but reap soul?" 	
			DavidW says, "yes. x instruments" 	
			Doug says, "x instruments" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x instruments" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A selection of stainless steel medical instruments.  There are items
Floyd | for grabbing, prodding and pointing but there definitely seems to be a
Floyd | bias towards 'cutting'.  Most of the instruments are coated with
Floyd | thick, yellow blood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "take them" 		
	

Floyd | [take the medical instruments]
Floyd | You can't take the medical instruments!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search instruments" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the medical
Floyd | instruments.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "clean them" 		
	

Floyd | [clean the medical instruments]
Floyd | You can't clean the medical instruments.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x trolley" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A gleaming metal trolley which can be wheeled around the room at will.
Floyd | It's much like an air hostess' trolley, but a little more macabre.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "okay, the instruments are just scenery, I guess." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "push trolley" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | It's probably best if you don't start messing around with the trolley.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "wheel trolley" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | It's probably best if you don't start messing around with the trolley.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "shall we reap?" 	
			DavidW says, "yes please" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "reap soul" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You bring your Scythe round in a sweep and slice through Splong5b's
Floyd | corpse.  There is the usual tinkling sound that you associate with the
Floyd | task, and then silence.
Floyd |
Floyd | Turning round you see the shade of Splong5b standing behind you.  You
Floyd | give him a friendly nod.  He waves back.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Cheers mate," he says, before vanishing into the ether.
Floyd |
Floyd | Another name to be crossed off the list.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "ookay." 	
			DavidW says, "hm." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Autopsy Room (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in a gleaming metallic room.  Various computers and pieces of
Floyd | equipment beep loudly at you, as if they were offended by your
Floyd | presence.  Low, subdued light flows from a single, large fitting in
Floyd | the middle of the ceiling.  In the middle of the room is a single low
Floyd | metal table, beside which is a trolley on which lie a selection of
Floyd | medical instruments.  High in the ceiling you can see the opening of
Floyd | an air duct.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Splong5b's corpse lies on the medical table, his soul having departed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "thought there'd be something more to him." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x equipment" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You've never really got on with technology.  They seem to be
Floyd | processing biochemical data.  You press a couple of buttons at random
Floyd | but all you succeed in doing is making the room light change in
Floyd | intensity for a few seconds.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x fitting" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The light seems to be able to fluctuate between intense and dim.  I
Floyd | guess it depends on whether you really want to see what's happening on
Floyd | the table or not.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x duct" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The opening in the ceiling leads into an air duct.  It's too high up
Floyd | for you to reach, so don't even try.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "stand on table" 		
	

Floyd | You can't stand on the table.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "so, now we just have to get into the cave in Follina." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put magnet in duct" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put anything inside the air duct!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "perhaps by time travel." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "reach duct" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the air duct.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "stand on trolley" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "stand on trolley" 		
	

Floyd | You can't stand on the trolley.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "move trolley under duct" 		
	

Floyd | You can't move the trolley.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "well, we never reaped Jimiya or whatever his name was." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x splong5b" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Splong5b's soul is no longer in this body.  It's just a corpse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "want to go back and see if we can order dinner?" 	
			DavidW says, "I suppose, sure." 	
			Doug asks, "oh, what about the armory?" 	
			DavidW says, "But we obviously need a coil of wire from somewhere." 	
			Doug says, "and a special key" 	
			Doug says, "and the right tool." 	
			DavidW says, "I dunno what to do about the armory or duct beeping yet." 	
			DavidW says, "but sure, let's retry the dining room." 	
			Doug says, "hey, maybe we can use the magnet to change the hotel keycard to work on the armory door." 	
			DavidW says, "That'd be a godawful long shot." 	
			Doug says, "not that that would really work IRL" 	
	Nitku leaves. 		Doug says, "but somehow it makes sense to me in IF logic :)" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, perhaps." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain military corridor, lacking any redeeming features.  It
Floyd | seems that after having spent the budget on laser guns and mind
Floyd | control devices there's only enough money left for "Hospital White"
Floyd | paint.  There is a door to the west labelled Storage, and the corridor
Floyd | continues to the north.  At the south end is a set of unmarked double
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "If the armory electric password is 000000." 	
	Doug n 		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Security Room (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a darkened room with one wall totally given over
Floyd | to monitors, computers and various dials, switches and buttons.  This
Floyd | seems to be some kind of surveillance room.  There is also a
Floyd | noticeboard on another wall with pieces of paper stuck to it, a
Floyd | variety of obviously important comments circled and underlined in red
Floyd | pen.  To the east of the room is a heavy door marked Armory.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South and East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Security Room (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The door is locked by a keypad, swipe card, fingerprint scanner and
Floyd | deadbolt.  You try it anyway.  Nope.  It's definitely locked.  You'll
Floyd | need a special key to get in here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "use keycard" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the keycard for room
Floyd | 147.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "use keycard on door" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the keycard for room
Floyd | 147.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use magnet on door" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the small magnet.

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "put keycard in door" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You can't put anything inside the door!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "use magnet on keycard" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "swipe keycard" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the small magnet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the keycard for room
Floyd | 147.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x keypad" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x east" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "sigh" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "make special key" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "You knew it was really unlikely." 	
			Doug says, "the "special key" thing is weird to me. whatever." 	
			Doug says, "a "special key" would have to include fake fingerprints" 	
			DavidW asks, "well, who knows what the beeping thing is in the duct?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barracks (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are in a barracks.  The room, despite being a place where people
Floyd | are expected to relax and sleep, is as bleak and clinical as the rest
Floyd | of the compound.  At least an effort has been made and one wall is
Floyd | covered with posters.  Rows and rows of bunk beds fill the room, a few
Floyd | of which are being used by off-duty and snoozing soliders.  They seem
Floyd | to be sleeping very well, despite the beeping noise coming from an air
Floyd | duct in the corner of the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Barracks (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wake soldier" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No.  That wouldn't be a good idea.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x soldier" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Several men are sleeping soundly.  It would probably be in your best
Floyd | interest to not wake them,
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x beds" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You didn't know it was possible to make a bed look so functional and
Floyd | unappealing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get poster" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the posters!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "ok, sorry." 	
			Doug asks, "so, dining room? any better ideas?" 	
			DavidW says, "Not really. The lake might hide something, I suppose. Try the magnet there." 	
			Doug says, "we haven't been back to Manchester in a while" 	
			DavidW says, "The mints might be takeable. Or give the menu to Thomas for all I know." 	
			Doug says, "yeah" 	
			Doug says, "let's try paris then manchester" 	
			DavidW asks, "And then lake?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w. s. w." 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain military corridor, lacking any redeeming features.  It
Floyd | seems that after having spent the budget on laser guns and mind
Floyd | control devices there's only enough money left for "Hospital White"
Floyd | paint.  There is a door to the west labelled Storage, and the corridor
Floyd | continues to the north.  At the south end is a set of unmarked double
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are crammed, almost bent double, into a small storage cupboard.
Floyd | With your prefect night vision you can make out several shelves,
Floyd | crammed full of pots and bottles of various fluids.  There seems to be
Floyd | a definite cleaning theme to this cupboard.  Your foot clatters againt
Floyd | more tins and boxes.  Horse shuffles and kicks you in the knee.  You
Floyd | think you might have found a new frontrunner in the "Most
Floyd | Uncomfortable I Have Ever Been" stakes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say paris to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Second Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 247 in a well-lit corridor on the second
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Second Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "brief" 		
	

Floyd | The game is now in its brief mode, which gives long descriptions of
Floyd | places never before visited and short descriptions otherwise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the silver button, which yields gently under your finger.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a few seconds the doors slide open and you are standing in front
Floyd | of an empty lift.  You step inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a claustrophobic metal box, each and every surface
Floyd | is shining unmarked silver.  The doors have shut in front of you and,
Floyd | adjacent to them, is a panel at waist height on which you can see four
Floyd | buttons.  Three of the buttons are marked for the second, first and
Floyd | ground floor.  The fourth button displays two arrows heading away from
Floyd | each other, suggesting that pressing this might either split the lift
Floyd | in half or open the doors.  You'd wager it's the second.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift is currently on the second floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Lift (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "0" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the button to move to the ground floor.  The lift jolts and
Floyd | moves down.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift stops, the doors open and you step out in to the lobby.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hotel Lobby (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a busy, very expensive looking hotel lobby.  It's
Floyd | a large room, with pillars propping up the high ceiling every few
Floyd | metres.  One wall is lined with decorative plaques detailing awards
Floyd | and commendations, and right in the middle of the lobby is a selection
Floyd | of comfy-looking chairs.  Everything is made out of marble or some
Floyd | other very shiny rock.  In the distance you see large revolving doors
Floyd | leading out onto the streets of Paris and by the doors is a reception
Floyd | desk, manned by a person wearing a garish uniform seemingly pieced
Floyd | together from individual items salvaged from a fight between a cinema
Floyd | usher and an ice cream salesman.  A lot of people seem to be milling
Floyd | about aimlessly.  There is an archway to the south.  The only other
Floyd | way out of here is to press the button that summons the lift.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see the hotel receptionist, his hawk-like gaze asserting his
Floyd | authority over everything that he can see.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hotel Lobby (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dining Room (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Dining Room (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "order food" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Dining Room (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | An elegant room is spread before you.  A large mirror fills one entire
Floyd | wall, creating the impression of a room twice as big as it actually
Floyd | is.  Soft, plush scarlet carpet softens the floor, and the high
Floyd | ceiling is painted black with white specks to resemble a night sky.
Floyd | Dining tables laid for use fill the room.  A few kitchen staff are
Floyd | milling around, but other than that the room is very quiet compared to
Floyd | the relative busyness of the lobby.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "sit at table" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the dining tables.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x tables" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A cursory glance shows you that tables are all each laid with
Floyd | gleaming, silver cutlery and a menu bound in red leather with gold
Floyd | writing on the front.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sit on chair" 		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get menu" 		
	

Floyd | You can't sit on that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You've already got the hotel menu!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read menu" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You risk flicking through the menu (and attached wine list).  As the
Floyd | living embodyment of entropy you don't have a need for food, but this
Floyd | menu looks so good that even you feel a little hungry.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask staff for food" 		
	

Floyd | You get no reply from the kitchen staff.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask staff about food" 		
	

Floyd | You get no reply from the kitchen staff.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "buy meal" 		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x staff" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think that is for sale.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A handful of smartly dressed men and women are scurrying around making
Floyd | sure that this room is presentable and that the cutlery and tables are
Floyd | spotless.  They're too busy to pay much attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "meh." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "wave menu" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the hotel menu.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "haha" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give credit card to staff" 		
	

Floyd | Give the credit card to who?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sit" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You're not going to sit on the ground.  It's hard enough keeping these
Floyd | robes clean as it is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "maybe we should go ahead and reap the old guy, see if anything else happens." 	
			DavidW says, "hmph. This isn't working." 	
			Doug says, "and check the lake." 	
			DavidW says, "I guess." 	
			Doug says, "I have a feeling we'll need to replay this anyway, if we run out of time." 	
			Doug says, "we can try to find a gift then. or whatever." 	
			DavidW says, "I do wonder what would've happened if we took the alien mask instead of the dress." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | (Standing up first)
Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hotel Lobby (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hotel Lobby (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "press button. 2." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the silver button, which yields gently under your finger.
Floyd |
Floyd | After a few seconds the doors slide open and you are standing in front
Floyd | of an empty lift.  You step inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lift (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a claustrophobic metal box, each and every surface
Floyd | is shining unmarked silver.  The doors have shut in front of you and,
Floyd | adjacent to them, is a panel at waist height on which you can see four
Floyd | buttons.  Three of the buttons are marked for the second, first and
Floyd | ground floor.  The fourth button displays two arrows heading away from
Floyd | each other, suggesting that pressing this might either split the lift
Floyd | in half or open the doors.  You'd wager it's the second.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift is currently on the ground floor.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You press the button to move to the second floor.  The lift jolts and
Floyd | moves up.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lift stops, the doors open and you step out on to the second
Floyd | floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Second Floor Corridor (Paris)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing outside room 247 in a well-lit corridor on the second
Floyd | floor of a high-class Parisian hotel.  Light fittings line the
Floyd | ceiling.  Splendid looking doors are scattered along both sides of the
Floyd | wall to the north and to the south.  The fluffy beige carpet tickles
Floyd | your feet.  There is a button on the east wall, next to which is a
Floyd | opening where the lift arrives.  Imposing, closed metallic doors
Floyd | inform you that the lift is at a different floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Second Floor Corridor (Paris) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say manchester to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cellar (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | This is a dark and dank cellar underneath a house in Manchester.  The
Floyd | tough, red brick did a good job of containing the blast from the
Floyd | exploded time machine.  The remains of said time machine sit in the
Floyd | centre of the cellar, nothing more than a twisted pile of metal and
Floyd | wires.  In one corner of the room is a stairwell, in the other a
Floyd | workbench and varied selection of tools and objects that look
Floyd | suspiciously mechanical.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: Up
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.  Thomas Brewer stands here,
Floyd | looking around the cellar thoughtfully.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Cellar (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x wires" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You rummage through the destroyed time machine.  The only thing of
Floyd | note that turns up is the digital readout, which remains -
Floyd | surprisingly - undamaged.  It is blinking 10,097 BC at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oho" 	
			DavidW says, "we missed that." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "heh, so it was not exactly 12,000 years." 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take readout" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Take what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "heh, so it was not exactly 12,000 years." 	
			Doug says, "12,100 years ago" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pet horse" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want to do with Horse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask thomas about coil" 		
	

Floyd | Thomas Brewer does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask thomas about wire" 		
	

Floyd | Thomas Brewer does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x workbench" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You've never been one for DIY (other than in the scythe department) so
Floyd | you don't have a clue what most of the tools here are even called, let
Floyd | alone what they do.  You guess that these were used to build the time
Floyd | machine.  There's a large roll of masking tape here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "no, 12,104 years ago. hm." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give menu to thomas" 		
	

Floyd | Thomas Brewer doesn't seem interested in the hotel menu.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get wire" 		
	

Floyd | Take what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You move up.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hallway (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hallway (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Hallway (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | You've been in some impressive hallways in your time, but this isn't
Floyd | one of them.  It's positively dull, and from someone who has done the
Floyd | same job day after day for millenia that's saying something.  It's
Floyd | walls are coated with pink paint, which is in serious need of
Floyd | attention.  The flooring is bare wooden boards.  There is a telephone
Floyd | table next to the front door, on which is a - shock! - telephone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, West and Down
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I guess 'brief' was a poor idea." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | The game is now in its verbose mode, which always gives long
Floyd | descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "have we seen any telephone numbers?" 	
			DavidW says, "I don't think so." 	
			DavidW says, "Unless there was one on the bank letter." 	
			WeirdBeard asks, "How long has the game been in brief mode?" 	
			DavidW says, "Briefly" 	
			Doug says, "nope." 	
			Doug asks, "is there a british equivalent of 911?" 	
			DavidW asks, "I thought the telephone was out of service though, no?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use telephone" 		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x telephone" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You lift the phone and listen for a dialing tone.  There isn't one.
Floyd | Either the phone is broken or it's been cut off.  Either way it's
Floyd | useless to you, so you put it back on the table.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a cheap, black plastic telephone with little number buttons that
Floyd | you push.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "open telephone" 		
	

Floyd | You can't open the telephone!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get telephone" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You lift the phone and listen for a dialing tone.  There isn't one.
Floyd | Either the phone is broken or it's been cut off.  Either way it's
Floyd | useless to you, so you put it back on the table.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "weird." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut telephone" 		
	

Floyd | You can't cut the telephone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		WeirdBeard asks, "Yes?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x table" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a small, sturdy table.  It has no purpose in life other than to
Floyd | provide a place for you to put a telephone, but it does that very
Floyd | well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says (to WeirdBeard), "not you" 	
			Doug says, "seems like a lot of useless objects in this game." 	
			Doug says, "but we're not done yet." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a filthy kitchen, and vastly underequipped for it's purpose.
Floyd | Your kitchen might be nothing special but at least you keep it clean,
Floyd | and you don't even prepare food in it.  The people who use this
Floyd | kitchen are playing the odds.  The worksurfaces are covered with dirt
Floyd | and bits of food.  There are three rusty old garden chairs against one
Floyd | wall, a cooker and a cupboard against another.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Kitchen (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "open cupboard" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You open the cupboard.  Inside is a tin of beans, some rice and a
Floyd | packet of After Eight mints.  A varied diet, it seems.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get all" 		
	

Floyd | There is nothing to pick up here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We tried to get the food earlier, but that was before we saw the bride." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get tin" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | A tin of economy beans.  As tempting as it is, you resist the lure of
Floyd | the tin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "yeah, oh well." 	
			Doug says, "not exactly wedding gift quality anyway." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get mints" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Compared to the other items in the cupboard, the still-sealed packet
Floyd | of After Eights is a luxury item.  You would feel bad about taking
Floyd | them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "cook" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x cooker" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | An old gas cooker.  A quick check of the oven reveals it to be empty.
Floyd | You are thankful.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x chairs" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The material that forms the seat of these chairs is dirty and almost
Floyd | worn through.  At some time in their distant past you used to be able
Floyd | to fold these chairs up for easy storage.  The accumulated rust looks
Floyd | like it would make that a herculean task now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "fold chairs" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the rusty garden chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "clean worksurfaces" 		
	

Floyd | You can't clean the kitchen worksurfaces.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x worksurfaces" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't want to touch them so you look at them from a distance.
Floyd | It's probably a nice worksurface, but you can't tell under the stains
Floyd | and crumbs.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get crumbs" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the stains!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We're striking out." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x stains" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The worksurfaces are covered with the ghosts of old food.  You feel
Floyd | quesy just looking at them - and you don't even know what it's like to
Floyd | feel quesy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "is there a point to any of this house?" 	
			WeirdBeard says, "Why don't we try somewhere else for a while." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hallway (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | You've been in some impressive hallways in your time, but this isn't
Floyd | one of them.  It's positively dull, and from someone who has done the
Floyd | same job day after day for millenia that's saying something.  It's
Floyd | walls are coated with pink paint, which is in serious need of
Floyd | attention.  The flooring is bare wooden boards.  There is a telephone
Floyd | table next to the front door, on which is a - shock! - telephone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, West and Down
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hallway (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go in that direction, but you can move north, south, west
Floyd | and down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bathroom (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | You have no need of a bathroom so you never feel comfortable about
Floyd | what goes on in one.  This means that you never feel comfortable
Floyd | standing in one.  The lino under your feet is worn and in need of
Floyd | repair and the tiled walls are covered with mildew and mould.  The
Floyd | kindest thing that you could say about the mirror is that it isn't
Floyd | broken, and the sink only has one tap.  As for the bath - well, it's a
Floyd | great advert for fitting a shower.  And you daren't even look at the
Floyd | toilet...
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Bathroom (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "What's south of the hallway?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x sink" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The sink is actually hanging away from the wall slightly.  A stream of
Floyd | limescale marks the path of water from the dripping tap.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "move sink" 		
	

Floyd | You can't move the sink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "does the fact that it's hanging away mean anything?" 	
			DavidW says, "Just that they live in sh*tsville, I think." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "look behind sink" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "look under sink" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hallway (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | You've been in some impressive hallways in your time, but this isn't
Floyd | one of them.  It's positively dull, and from someone who has done the
Floyd | same job day after day for millenia that's saying something.  It's
Floyd | walls are coated with pink paint, which is in serious need of
Floyd | attention.  The flooring is bare wooden boards.  There is a telephone
Floyd | table next to the front door, on which is a - shock! - telephone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, West and Down
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hallway (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | The living room is as grotty as the rest of the house.  The wallpaper
Floyd | and carpets are clearly refugees from the era when flares were
Floyd | fashionable the first time round.  The floor is covered in scientific
Floyd | papers and engineering sketches.  Two sleeping bags lie, rolled out,
Floyd | in the far corner of the room.  A window, with one pane boarded up,
Floyd | gazes out onto a Manchester high street.  This is the kind of living
Floyd | room where you could imagine someone sitting and saying "You call this
Floyd | living?".
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Living Room (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "right, we needed the plans" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look out window" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "to notice the missing coil in the time machine" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bags" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Sleeping bags that belonged, you guess, to Thomas and Ernest.  They
Floyd | don't look like they've been slept in much.  They've obviously made a
Floyd | lot of sacrifices in trying to build the machine.  You shake your
Floyd | head, wondering if this passion for knowledge was worth it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take bags" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | There is no puzzle in the world that could convince you to take either
Floyd | of the sleeping bags.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "haha" 	
			DavidW says, "ha ha ha" 	
			DavidW says, "Hurry up and win. I'm starving." 	
			WeirdBeard asks, "You mean that or not?" 	
			Doug says, "sorry." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hallway (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | You've been in some impressive hallways in your time, but this isn't
Floyd | one of them.  It's positively dull, and from someone who has done the
Floyd | same job day after day for millenia that's saying something.  It's
Floyd | walls are coated with pink paint, which is in serious need of
Floyd | attention.  The flooring is bare wooden boards.  There is a telephone
Floyd | table next to the front door, on which is a - shock! - telephone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, West and Down
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hallway (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You move down.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cellar (Manchester)
Floyd |
Floyd | This is a dark and dank cellar underneath a house in Manchester.  The
Floyd | tough, red brick did a good job of containing the blast from the
Floyd | exploded time machine.  The remains of said time machine sit in the
Floyd | centre of the cellar, nothing more than a twisted pile of metal and
Floyd | wires.  In one corner of the room is a stairwell, in the other a
Floyd | workbench and varied selection of tools and objects that look
Floyd | suspiciously mechanical.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: Up
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.  Thomas Brewer stands here,
Floyd | looking around the cellar thoughtfully.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Cellar (Manchester) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say kenya to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | By a Lake (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a grassy clearing at the end of a winding path
Floyd | that has climbed slowly out of the village.  Right in front of you is
Floyd | a large lake of dirty water.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ By a Lake (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x lake" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's water.  You've seen plenty of it before.  Usually when you meet
Floyd | someone who really shouldn't have answered "Yes" to the question
Floyd | "Fancy a swim?"  This is not the cleanest water that you've seen but
Floyd | it's far from the dirtiest either.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to WeirdBeard), "well, I am hungry, but I suspect I won't die." 	
			Doug says, "what did you want to do with the lake?>" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "use magnet" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the small magnet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "search lake" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put magnet in lake" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put anything inside the lake!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "skip magnet" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the small magnet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search lake with magnet" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "throw magnet" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the small magnet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "have we used the saw yet either?" 	
			DavidW says, "Nope" 	
			Doug asks, "oh well. should we reap old guy now?" 	
			WeirdBeard says, "No, and we haven't found a wire for the machine, either." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Large Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a large hut which seems to double as a place of
Floyd | worship.  There are mats on the floor, presumably for sitting on and
Floyd | at the end of the hut is a lectern.  A wooden cross is attached to one
Floyd | of the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Abuya Wangai is standing here, looking thoughtful.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Large Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a fairly bare hut, lived in by someone who has learnt the hard
Floyd | lesson that true happiness is not found in possessions.  The bare,
Floyd | dusty floor is going to leave its mark under your toenails for days.
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai sits on a rickety wicker chair, facing a squat,
Floyd | uncomfortable-looking stool.  Between the two seats is a frail table,
Floyd | on which sits a chess board.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai is sitting on a chair, looking thoughtfully at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "want to save?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "reap soul" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You swing the scythe and it cleaves through Jimiyu Wangai.  He is
Floyd | still smiling as his body crumples to the floor, leaving behind the
Floyd | shade of his soul.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Is that it?" he asks.
Floyd |
Floyd | You nod.
Floyd |
Floyd | He begins to fade out of sight, gives one last laugh and waves at you.
Floyd | You wave back.  Another soul reaped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x body" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Now that Jimyu is divested of his vigour he seems very, very old
Floyd | indeed.  There is a smile on his face.  You appreciate that.  You
Floyd | don't meet too many people who leave you with a smile on their faces.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a fairly bare hut, lived in by someone who has learnt the hard
Floyd | lesson that true happiness is not found in possessions.  The bare,
Floyd | dusty floor is going to leave its mark under your toenails for days.
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai sits on a rickety wicker chair, facing a squat,
Floyd | uncomfortable-looking stool.  Between the two seats is a frail table,
Floyd | on which sits a chess board.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Jimiyu Wangai's empty body is lying on the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get chess" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the chess board!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x chess" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The board is old and has clearly seen a lot of use.  The pieces have
Floyd | all been lovingly carved from wood by someone of moderate skill.  It's
Floyd | far from polished or elaborate, but it has in abundance the charm
Floyd | possessed by such hand-carved object d'art.  None of this information
Floyd | is going to prevent you from getting your bottom kicked though.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x wicker" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put magnet under table" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the small magnet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Large Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a large hut which seems to double as a place of
Floyd | worship.  There are mats on the floor, presumably for sitting on and
Floyd | at the end of the hut is a lectern.  A wooden cross is attached to one
Floyd | of the walls.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Abuya Wangai is standing here, looking thoughtful.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Large Hut (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "They have lions in Kenya." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "tell abuya about jimiyu" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want to do with Abuya Wangai.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about jimiyu" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | "You know Grandfather Wangai?  He is ill and I am not sure that he
Floyd | will live to see my wedding," she seems crestfallen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "oh well" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tell abuya about jimiyu" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want to do with Abuya Wangai.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "talk to abuya" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | No-one pays any attention to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "hug abuya" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick lectern" 		
	

Floyd | You kick the lectern, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "hug abuya" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want to do with Abuya Wangai.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put menu on lectern" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put anything on the lectern!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about death" 		
	

Floyd | Abuya Wangai does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about hut" 		
	

Floyd | Abuya Wangai does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about chass" 		
	

Floyd | Abuya Wangai does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about chess" 		
	

Floyd | Abuya Wangai does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x hourglass" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The grains of sand tell you that you have just over one hour left to
Floyd | complete your contract.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "pshaw" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask abuya about wedding" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Abuya looks at you, perhaps wondering why such a strange-looking man
Floyd | would show an interest in her wedding.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I would marry this very hour if only I could arrange two things.  I
Floyd | would want a beautiful wedding dress like the ones that I have seen in
Floyd | the magazines.  And I would want a gift for my future husband.  He
Floyd | doesn't like my cooking so perhaps I could give him something so that
Floyd | he wouldn't have to eat it..."
Floyd |
Floyd | She has a twinkle in her eye, suggesting that perhaps she knows that
Floyd | you have a vested interest in this wedding...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "see, we're a strange-looking man." 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, I see that." 	
			DavidW says, "Perhaps we're always opposite gender to everyone." 	
			Doug says, "Agent Sunglasses was just confused." 	
			WeirdBeard says, "It's like Discworld. When you talk to Death before it's your time you see what your brain tells you to see." 	
			Doug asks, "do you think we still have to get her to marry today?" 	
			DavidW says, "no, not now" 	
			Doug asks, "or was that just the alternate way to solve it?" 	
			inky says, "this game has a bunch of alternate solutions" 	
			DavidW says, "We seem to be stuck, nonetheless." 	
			Doug asks, "So, we need a coil of wire to fix the time machine. The right tool to open the mesh duct. A special key to get into the armory. anything else?" 	
			Doug says, "and we haven't used the saw, the magnet, or the menu." 	
	inky has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		DavidW says, "That seems a fair summary. We never got in the cave either." 	
			Doug says, "yeah, I'm guessing we either need to go back in time to get itno the cave, or something in the armory will let us blow up the rocks" 	
			Doug says, "no clue about the beeping noise though." 	
			DavidW says, "hm. Try buying the reaper outfit at the costume shop." 	
			Doug says, "ok" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Village (Near Wajir, Kenya)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in the middle of a cluster of buildings denoting this
Floyd | to be a settlement of some kind.  The ground under your feet is dry
Floyd | and dusty.  Children run through the streets, shouting and laughing.
Floyd | Men go about their business.  Women stand and gossip, occasionally
Floyd | breaking into laughter.  No-one pays you much attention.  They're all
Floyd | having too much fun to pay any mind to death at the moment.  A path
Floyd | winds east out of the village.  You can see Jimiyu's hut to the north,
Floyd | and to the west the open doorway of another hut invites you in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Village (Near Wajir, Kenya) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say san francisco to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you is a busy high street, swarming with citizens on a
Floyd | shopping spree.  Shops line the street on both sides, and were you
Floyd | much of a consumer then you would be in paradise.  You are, however,
Floyd | not much of a consumer, so the only shop that really attracts your
Floyd | attention is on the south side of the street and named Drop and Give
Floyd | Me Fifty Dress Ups.  Perhaps it's the Grim Reaper costume in the
Floyd | window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East and South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ High Street (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Costume Shop (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a costume shop, knee deep in discarded masks,
Floyd | costumes and various disguise related items.  The walls are mostly
Floyd | bare, except for a few items still hanging up on hooks and racks that
Floyd | scatter the store.  This shop is clearly undergoing some kind of stock
Floyd | take, either that or the owner has strangely decided that the floor is
Floyd | the best place to showcase his wares.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The owner of the shop is here, rummaging through various piles of
Floyd | clothing and checking them against a list.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Costume Shop (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x costume" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | It's not very realistic.  You have never, for example, needed to wear
Floyd | a mask.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get costume" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the grim reaper costume!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "buy costume" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think the grim reaper costume is for sale.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x mask" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask owner about costume" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You don't see anything that will help you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The costume shop owner does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm, not that." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get mask" 		
	

Floyd | Take what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Was there more to the dry cleaners?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you is a busy high street, swarming with citizens on a
Floyd | shopping spree.  Shops line the street on both sides, and were you
Floyd | much of a consumer then you would be in paradise.  You are, however,
Floyd | not much of a consumer, so the only shop that really attracts your
Floyd | attention is on the south side of the street and named Drop and Give
Floyd | Me Fifty Dress Ups.  Perhaps it's the Grim Reaper costume in the
Floyd | window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East and South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ High Street (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | The street continues along, leading the weak-willed mortals to even
Floyd | more ways to lose their money.  Again, there is little here that
Floyd | captures your interest.  People swarm around you, the same oblivious
Floyd | looks on their faces.  To the north, almost swallowed up between huge
Floyd | department stores, is a tiny hardware store called I Came, I Sawed, I
Floyd | Conquered.  The street veers sharply to the east and jutting out onto
Floyd | the pavement is a book shop called Reader's Digestion.  You are also
Floyd | well aware of Happy Go Lucky Dry Clean to the south, as you've
Floyd | recently started using their services.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East, West, South and North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm ready to try giving the menu to every NPC that's still around." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dry Cleaners (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a very dirty looking dry cleaning shop, which is
Floyd | somewhat ironic.  The wallpaper is faded and the carpet badly worn.
Floyd | Around the walls are various photos of famous people who have,
Floyd | allegedly, had clothes dry-cleaned here in the past.  There is a
Floyd | counter at the wall furthest from the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | An elderly Chinese lady gives you a toothless grin and nods at you
Floyd | from behind the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Dry Cleaners (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x counter" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | On the counter sits a till and a notepad.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x photos" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | You look at the various photos somewhat dubiously.  At first you were
Floyd | really impressed by the photo wall, and it was one of the reasons why
Floyd | you decided to give this dry cleaners a try in the past.  On
Floyd | reflection you have come to the conclusion that you would be very
Floyd | surprised if, for example, Tom Hanks really had had some dry cleaning
Floyd | done here.  You are, however, prepared to believe that maybe, just
Floyd | maybe Tom Selleck has.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel a pang of annoyance that the owners have never asked to put a
Floyd | photo of you on the wall, despite the fact that every single man,
Floyd | woman and child in the world has been told all about you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "notepad!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x notepad" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The notepad is a collection of dry cleaning tickets.  You give your
Floyd | order, someone writes it down on the pad and then hands you the
Floyd | ticket.  This high-tech system is supposed to limit the chances of you
Floyd | picking up someone else's laundry.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take ticket" 		
	

Floyd | Take what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get notepad" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You have no reason to take the notepad or any of the individual
Floyd | tickets.  So you don't.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x till" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | A till, which probably contains some money or something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open till" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You aren't really interested in the till or its contents.  It's bad
Floyd | enough that you go around ensuring that people die at the right time,
Floyd | you wouldn't want to start depriving people of their livliehood as
Floyd | well.  Your reputation is poor enough as it is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "sheesh," 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give menu to lady" 		
	

Floyd | The Dry Cleaning Lady doesn't seem interested in the hotel menu.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask lady about woman" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The dry cleaning lady grins at you, nods, ignores your question and
Floyd | says "You got ticket?  You got item?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "remove cloak" 		
	

Floyd | Remove what?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying the Golden Hourglass, The Grim Reaper's Scythe, The
Floyd | List, a small magnet, the time machine plans, the keycard for room
Floyd | 147, a credit card, the hotel menu, the shovel and the saw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "no clothing to give her." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x scythe" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | Wickedly sharp and imposing, this is your weapon of choice for reaping
Floyd | souls.  It's a metaphor for your ability to harvest people from the
Floyd | land of the living, so it doesn't actually need to be a scythe but you
Floyd | find that people expect it.  It's the look of the thing.  Your
Floyd | Supervisors have gone to the trouble of making it invisible to mortal
Floyd | eyes after that embarrasing incident at JFK airport six months ago.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "about" 		
	

Floyd | "Untitled", 18 Sep 2007, James Webb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "hints" 		
	

Floyd | There are no hints available for this adventure.
Floyd | You're just going to have to work it out for yourself...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Try asking inky or Nitku for hints. :)" 	
	Doug says (to Jacqueline), "hints" 		Doug says, "I'm guessing we just forgot to examine something. bleh." 	
			WeirdBeard says, "Try the hardware store." 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, not sure what we missing. Sometimes it's really easy to overlook something in the ClubFloyd session." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | The street continues along, leading the weak-willed mortals to even
Floyd | more ways to lose their money.  Again, there is little here that
Floyd | captures your interest.  People swarm around you, the same oblivious
Floyd | looks on their faces.  To the north, almost swallowed up between huge
Floyd | department stores, is a tiny hardware store called I Came, I Sawed, I
Floyd | Conquered.  The street veers sharply to the east and jutting out onto
Floyd | the pavement is a book shop called Reader's Digestion.  You are also
Floyd | well aware of Happy Go Lucky Dry Clean to the south, as you've
Floyd | recently started using their services.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East, West, South and North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ High Street (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hardware Store (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | You enter the hardware shop, your feet thudding against the cold tiled
Floyd | floor.  The store is divided into different sections, each section
Floyd | containing a display of appropriate tools.  You feel lost.  In the
Floyd | middle of the store is a large drum which appears to be full of
Floyd | thousands of the tiny polystyrene chips that breed in appliance boxes.
Floyd | Written on the drum in large red letters is "Lucky Dip.  Ask a staff
Floyd | member for details".  At the far end of the store is a counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Standing behind the counter is a fat bearded man wearing overalls.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Hardware Store (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get wire" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | For some reason you feel a strong urge to take the coil of wire, as
Floyd | though some sixth sense is warning you that you might need it later
Floyd | on.  A cunning plan formulates in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What'th that?  Over there?" You point to a random space behind the
Floyd | counter, relying on the fact that everyone is always telling you that
Floyd | the old ones are the best,
Floyd |
Floyd | "What?" says the store owner, turning round and proving once again
Floyd | that people can be really stupid.
Floyd |
Floyd | Whilst the store owner is turned you scoop up the coil of wire and put
Floyd | it in your robe.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I don't see anything." says the man, turning back.  He doesn't even
Floyd | notice that the wire is gone.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Never mind.  It wath nothing." You feel very pleased with yourself.
Floyd | You shouldn't.  That whole thing was lame.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "HAH" 	
			DavidW asks, "where was the coil mentioned?" 	
			Doug says, "it wasn't." 	
			Doug says, "I just took a shot in the dark" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x tools" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | One part of the shop is given over to paint, another to tools and so
Floyd | on.  You can't really be bothered to spend too much time looking
Floyd | through the items in the store, especially as you have no money.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x counter" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The counter, like all counters everywhere, is home to a till.  As well
Floyd | as the till you can see a sign which says "CASH ONLY.  NO CREDIT CARDS
Floyd | OR OTHER FORMS OF ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS ACCEPTED".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Doug), "wow" 	
			DavidW says, "well, hurry and use our prize before time runs out." 	
			Doug says, "I'm awesome" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | The street continues along, leading the weak-willed mortals to even
Floyd | more ways to lose their money.  Again, there is little here that
Floyd | captures your interest.  People swarm around you, the same oblivious
Floyd | looks on their faces.  To the north, almost swallowed up between huge
Floyd | department stores, is a tiny hardware store called I Came, I Sawed, I
Floyd | Conquered.  The street veers sharply to the east and jutting out onto
Floyd | the pavement is a book shop called Reader's Digestion.  You are also
Floyd | well aware of Happy Go Lucky Dry Clean to the south, as you've
Floyd | recently started using their services.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East, West, South and North
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ High Street (San Francisco) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd |
Floyd | High Street (San Francisco)
Floyd |
Floyd | In front of you is a busy high street, swarming with citizens on a
Floyd | shopping spree.  Shops line the street on both sides, and were you
Floyd | much of a consumer then you would be in paradise.  You are, however,
Floyd | not much of a consumer, so the only shop that really attracts your
Floyd | attention is on the south side of the street and named Drop and Give
Floyd | Me Fifty Dress Ups.  Perhaps it's the Grim Reaper costume in the
Floyd | window.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East and South
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "say nevada to horse" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You climb on to Horse's back.  He/She climbs into the air and you
Floyd | travel, at an incredible speed, to your destination.
Floyd |
Floyd | Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are crammed, almost bent double, into a small storage cupboard.
Floyd | With your prefect night vision you can make out several shelves,
Floyd | crammed full of pots and bottles of various fluids.  There seems to be
Floyd | a definite cleaning theme to this cupboard.  Your foot clatters againt
Floyd | more tins and boxes.  Horse shuffles and kicks you in the knee.  You
Floyd | think you might have found a new frontrunner in the "Most
Floyd | Uncomfortable I Have Ever Been" stakes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits:  East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Horse waits here, looking quite majestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Storage Cupboard (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | A very plain military corridor, lacking any redeeming features.  It
Floyd | seems that after having spent the budget on laser guns and mind
Floyd | control devices there's only enough money left for "Hospital White"
Floyd | paint.  There is a door to the west labelled Storage, and the corridor
Floyd | continues to the north.  At the south end is a set of unmarked double
Floyd | doors.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Corridor (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | Another featureless military corridor.  This time you really do see
Floyd | nothing special.  The corridor stretches back south, the way that you
Floyd | came from.  There are doors in the other walls.  The north door has a
Floyd | sign that reads Security, the east door reads Barracks and the west
Floyd | door says Laboratory.  Nice of them to label the doors for you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: North, South, East and West
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Laboratory (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | You are standing in a large spotless room.  The first thing you notice
Floyd | is a huge, strange, complex machine in the middle of the room.  You've
Floyd | never seen anything like it before.  It's surrounded by a work
Floyd | surface, on which are scattered various papers and notes.  One wall is
Floyd | lined with computer terminals.  There are also shelves, loaded with
Floyd | bottles and tools and around the room seem to be one or two unfinished
Floyd | experiments.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: East
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Laboratory (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "fix machine" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think you can fix the time machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Enter machine. Put coil in panel." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "enter machine. put coil in panel." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You awkwardly clamber inside the time machine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Inside Time Machine (Area 51, Nevada)
Floyd |
Floyd | The time machine is clearly meant for someone a lot shorter than you.
Floyd | You feel like a pen in a matchbox.  From the outside the machine
Floyd | looked complicated, but from the inside the task of understanding
Floyd | what's going on is positively herculean.  You can see a large number
Floyd | of lights and dials, none of which you can understand.  It doesn't
Floyd | help that any instructions written in the machine are in some kind of
Floyd | alien dialect.  The things that you think might be significant are a
Floyd | digital readout which says '2007', the buttons next to this readout,
Floyd | an open panel revealing a mix of wires and a pile of paper which is
Floyd | chained to the inside of the machine, clearly to avoid theft.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: Exit
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | After checking the time machine plans you manage to fit the small coil
Floyd | of wire where you believe it should go.  As if to confirm your action,
Floyd | there is a humming noise and a few extra lights go on.  It looks as if
Floyd | you have managed to repair the time machine...
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Inside Time Machine (Area 51, Nevada) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "yay" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf6" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x buttons" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The buttons next to the digital readout are all blue except for the
Floyd | red one.  Above the red one are two lights, one lit and one not.  Next
Floyd | to the lights are, scrawled in biro on the machine itself, are the
Floyd | initials 'BC' and 'AD'.  The light that is currently lit is the one
Floyd | next to 'AD'.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "10097 BC" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "10097 BC" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "10,097 BC" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "press blue" 		
	

Floyd | You press, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "BC" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "10097" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The time machine hums but nothing happens.  You must have selected the
Floyd | wrong era.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "select BC" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "10097BC" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | That didn't make any sense to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push BC" 		
	

Floyd | You push, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x buttons" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The buttons next to the digital readout are all blue except for the
Floyd | red one.  Above the red one are two lights, one lit and one not.  Next
Floyd | to the lights are, scrawled in biro on the machine itself, are the
Floyd | initials 'BC' and 'AD'.  The light that is currently lit is the one
Floyd | next to 'AD'.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push red button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You press the red button.  The light next to AD flickers and goes off,
Floyd | while the light next to BC glows.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "oh." 	
			Doug says, "I thought the red button was what activated the time jump." 	
			DavidW says, "okay, now do the year." 	
			Doug says, "yeah, reading fail. the instructions explained the red button pretty clearly." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "10097" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The lights inside the machine dim, the door slides closed and
Floyd | something inside the machine begins to hum.  There is a flash of
Floyd | light, a momentary sensation of movement and then silence.  The door
Floyd | slides open and you step out of the time machine into the past...
Floyd |
Floyd | 10,097 BC (A jungle or something somewhere)
Floyd |
Floyd | In the distance you hear the roar of some angry beast.  Flies buzz
Floyd | around you.  Thick jungle threatens to  crush you from every side.
Floyd | Still, it could be worse.  The time machine sits in a pile of crushed
Floyd | vegetation beside you, and a man appears to be examining some of the
Floyd | native plant life just in front of you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: No Exits
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Ernest Busset is standing, marvelling at the sights and sounds around
Floyd | him.  He doesn't seem at all worried.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You clamber from the time machine, feeling like a stick insect
Floyd | escaping from a tennis ball.  Only when you've stretched and composed
Floyd | yourself do you look at where the machine has sent you.  You appear to
Floyd | be in the middle of a sweltering jungle somewhere.  You're no expert
Floyd | on time travel but you think that this probably is about 10,097 BC.
Floyd |
Floyd | 10,097 BC (A jungle or something somewhere)
Floyd |
Floyd | In the distance you hear the roar of some angry beast.  Flies buzz
Floyd | around you.  Thick jungle threatens to  crush you from every side.
Floyd | Still, it could be worse.  The time machine sits in a pile of crushed
Floyd | vegetation beside you, and a man appears to be examining some of the
Floyd | native plant life just in front of you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Exits: No Exits
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Ernest Busset is standing, marvelling at the sights and sounds around
Floyd | him.  He doesn't seem at all worried.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ 10,097 BC (A jungle or something somewhere) | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "well, we read the instructions several hours ago." 	
			Doug says, "I guess it figured out to go to Follina." 	
			DavidW says, "That might be an alternate answer." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask ernest about cave" 		
	

Floyd | Ernest Busset does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "ask ernest about time machine" 		
	

Floyd | Ernest Busset does not respond to your question.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "just reap him" 	
			Doug says, "he's not dead" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "reap soul" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You swing the scythe in a circular motion, slicing right through
Floyd | Ernest Busset.  He looks down at himself and then crumples to the
Floyd | ground in a heap.  The shade of Ernest Busset remains behind, looking
Floyd | first down at his body and then at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "At least I saw my time machine work before I died," he reasons, "Not
Floyd | many men get to see the result of their life's work."
Floyd |
Floyd | "On the contrary," you state.  "Everyone theeth the rethulth of their
Floyd | life before they die."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Good point," says the ghost of Ernest, thoughtfully, as he vanishes
Floyd | before your eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Another soul reaped.  Another soul closer to finishing work.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Sir Allan Jones looked at the document again and coughed nervously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Um, yes, Lady McWorthington I have the final report on your husband's
Floyd | death right here.  It's been compiled from all of the evidence we
Floyd | found at the scene and...ummm...it makes for interesting reading.  I'm
Floyd | not sure if it would help for you to know what it says."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Please.  I have to know," says Lady McWorthington.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well.  OK." Sir Allan Jones coughed again, wishing he could be
Floyd | anything other than the British diplomat to Nepal right now.  "We've
Floyd | constructed the last moments of your husband and it seems
Floyd | that...that...that he was climbing the mountain and had reached the
Floyd | pass.  And he died there."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I know this," Lady McWorthington is annoyed, "Tell me what happened!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "From what we can tell, he...he...appeared to have taken off his boots
Floyd | and socks and wondered around in bare, size fifteen feet.  Then...then
Floyd | a horse came along and stood for a while near him.  Then it appears
Floyd | that he put his socks and boots back on and there was an avalanche.
Floyd | Which killed your husband..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh." Lady McWorthington gasps, "Wait.  What was that about his size
Floyd | fifteen feet?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ummm.  It doesn't quite finish there.  It appears that after
Floyd | that...he...he...he dug himself out of the snowdrift and then lay down
Floyd | again.  Errrrr.  So.  That's what happened."
Floyd |
Floyd | There is silence.  A clock ticks in the background.  Sir Allan coughs
Floyd | again and waits.  Suddenly Lady McWorthington breaks the silence.
Floyd |

		
	Doug pushes the green 'space' button. 		WeirdBeard asks, "Did we win?" 	
			DavidW says, "Not sure yet" 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd | "Size fifteen feet?"
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Thomas Brewer sat in the office of the university, his palms sweating
Floyd | nervously.  Professor Johnson peered at him over the rim of his
Floyd | glasses.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You must understand that while we are all very sorry to hear about
Floyd | the death..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "He's simply missing at this point." Thomas stressed.
Floyd |
Floyd | "...death of Doctor Busset," stressed Johnson "I must insist that you
Floyd | return to the university and resume teaching.  This whole notion of a
Floyd | time machine must be put behind you."
Floyd |
Floyd | "It works!  I was there!  And so was..." Brewer stood and gestured
Floyd | wildly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "And so was who?" Professor Johnson sounded curious.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Ummm..." Thomas sat down again, remembering the tall stranger who had
Floyd | appeared at the cellar "Nobody.  No.  It was just me."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hmmmm..." said Johnson, unconvinced "Still.  I must insist..."
Floyd |
Floyd | At that moment they were interrupted by a student barging into the
Floyd | office.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Professor Johnson!  Professor Johnson!  Quick!  Turn on the
Floyd | television!" the young man shouted, breathless.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What is the meaning of this?" Professor Johnson intoned.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh...let me!" the student stumbled across the room and flicked on the
Floyd | television sitting on a shelf.  The 'BBC' news logo flashed across the
Floyd | bottom of the screen along with the scrolling words BREAKING NEWS.
Floyd |
Floyd | The reported was speaking animatedly, his microphone shaking with
Floyd | barely contained excitement.
Floyd |
Floyd | "...the most amazing thing is, despite these human bones being over
Floyd | ten thousand years old, the fact that this man had glass ionomer
Floyd | cement fillings in his teeth!  Scientists are baffled by modern
Floyd | composite being found in ancient teeth and have refused to make any
Floyd | further comment at the moment - other than to confirm that the
Floyd | skeleton has been christened 'Ernest'..."
Floyd |

		
	DavidW pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | Professor Johnson turned and simply stared at Thomas Brewer, who was
Floyd | grinning from ear to ear...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "So how's it going?" the girl asked.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Pretty good.  Pretty good." the man replied, looking up from his
Floyd | laptop computer.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So what are you writing now?" the girl responded after a pause which
Floyd | suggested that she was going to have do all the work in this
Floyd | conversation.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm writing a guide to Battleships." the man didn't even look up from
Floyd | the screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What, like warships you mean?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "No, the game 'Battleships'.  Oh no!  You sunk my battleship.  That
Floyd | kind of thing."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Is there strategy for that game?  I thought it was just random
Floyd | guessing until you got lucky." the girl didn't really seem that
Floyd | interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Luck?" the man looked up from his computer for the first time in the
Floyd | conversation "Luck doesn't come into it.  It's all about the strategy.
Floyd | Do I pick this coordinate, do I pick that coordinate?  It's the
Floyd | ultimate game of cat and mouse."
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's what you said about chess when you were writing your chess
Floyd | guide," the girl objected, examining her fingernails.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So.  What's your point?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Are you going to pretend that it's sponsored by the President again?"
Floyd | the girl looked out of the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What?  I never said it was sponsored by the President," the man
Floyd | seemed offended by the suggestion.
Floyd |
Floyd | "It's kind of misleading though.  You definitely imply that the
Floyd | President is behind your guides," the girl sounded disapproving.
Floyd |
Floyd | "It's all totally above board.  I'm not breaking any laws," said the
Floyd | man, who happened to be called George W. Bush.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Still, I suppose this one's different anyway," the girl looked at
Floyd | him.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Why?" the man had gone back to typing away.
Floyd |
Floyd | "At least you actually know the rules of 'Battleship'."
Floyd |

		WeirdBeard asks, "Did we reap the chess guy? I wasn't watchinjg?" 	
			Doug says, "yep" 	
	Doug pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | "As long as people keep buying my guides, I'm happy baby," the man
Floyd | concluded, as he switched his laptop off.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | "One of your systems went off and contacted us." the fire officer
Floyd | explained again to the manager of the hotel.
Floyd |
Floyd | "A malfunction.  Nothing more." the manager assured the fireman,
Floyd | escorting him to the door.  This was not going so well.  It was only
Floyd | the sprinkler going off that had alerted him to the fact that one of
Floyd | his guests had died in the room.  It was going to take ages to clean
Floyd | up the mess and deal with this unfortunate incident.  And he had
Floyd | absolutely no clue why the corridor outside room 247 smelt of horses.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Can we at least check?" the fireman objected as he was pushed through
Floyd | the revolving door.
Floyd |
Floyd | "No need, I assure you." the manager grinned and waved at the firemen
Floyd | gathered outside the hotel.  One of them gave him a two-fingered wave
Floyd | back.  Passers-by were stopping to look at the fire engine.  The
Floyd | manager clicked his fingers and one of the staff came running.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I need you to clear up room 247." he barked.
Floyd |
Floyd | "...yes sir." said the staff member without much enthusiasm.  He had
Floyd | seen what had happened in room 247.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm going to call the police.  Ms. Laurent was a valued customer." he
Floyd | sounded almost sad, which he was - especially because the bit of Ms.
Floyd | Laurent that he valued most was her seemingly limitless credit card.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes sir." sighed the staff member, shuffling off to undertake the
Floyd | thankless task.  To think that he'd given up a promising career at
Floyd | McDonald's for this...
Floyd |
Floyd | The manager turned his attention back to the situation outside the
Floyd | hotel.
Floyd |

		
	DavidW pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | "At least the sprinklers work." he mused, waving again to the firemen
Floyd | - who seemed to be arguing amongst themselves.  Honestly.  Who'd be a
Floyd | hotel manager?
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Victoria Salmon stood in front of the Major, inwardly seething.
Floyd |
Floyd | "There is no doubt that the uniform found was yours, Captain, and the
Floyd | papers - though a forgery - were very convincing." the Major was
Floyd | reading from a report.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes sir," snarled Salmon.
Floyd |
Floyd | "The papers seem to bear all the hallmarks of being a forgery by Agent
Floyd | Sunglasses and the uniform...you say that there was a mix-up at the
Floyd | dry cleaners?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's right sir." Salmon snapped.
Floyd |
Floyd | 'Well.  I think that the combination of uniform and papers would
Floyd | clearly have been enough to fool Private Kline - he's hardly the
Floyd | sharpest tool in the box, is he?" the Major chuckled.  Salmon said
Floyd | nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So, I think that wraps it up.  It appears that nothing was sabotaged
Floyd | or stolen, so I assume that the only reason the spy was here was to
Floyd | find out what was in the autopsy room.  No surprise there - you can
Floyd | read all about what we're up to here on the Internet anyway can't you,
Floyd | Captain?" the Major smiled.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes sir." growled Victoria.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You're dismissed Captain.  Thank you for your time."
Floyd |
Floyd | Victoria Salmon didn't move.  The Major didn't notice for a minute or
Floyd | two, but he eventually did.  He looked up and read the look on Captain
Floyd | Salmon's face.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Is something wrong Captain?" he asked.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Sir.  I read Private Kline's report.  How could he think that it was
Floyd | me?" she fumed.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I thought we'd cleared that up, Captain.  The spy was in your uniform
Floyd | and with some convincing papers."
Floyd |
Floyd | 'It's not that sir.  His report..." she recalled from memory
Floyd | "...described the person he spoke to as a ghastly apparition from the
Floyd | pits of hell  Freakishly sized, terrifyingly pale and with the breath
Floyd | of a hellhound.  How can he confuse me with that?"
Floyd |
Floyd | The Major thought for a while.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Maybe he thought you'd forgotten to put your make-up on?" he
Floyd | ventured.
Floyd |
Floyd | Victoria Salmon screamed, turned on her heels and stormed out of the
Floyd | room.  The Major waited for a minute and then picked up the phone and
Floyd | made a call.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes, yes.  Hello.  Yes.  It's me.  Look - you need to be more
Floyd | careful.  You gave the papers to the wrong person it seems.  Yes.
Floyd | Yes.  No.  I managed to clear it all up.  OK.  Goodbye." the Major put
Floyd | the phone down.  Honestly, he had enough on his plate without clearing
Floyd | up other people's mess.  Who'd be a double agent?
Floyd |

		Doug says, "I guess this is the 'where are they now' montage at the end" 	
	inky arrives, full of fun and funk. 		inky asks, "what, still?" 	
	Doug pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | "There's no future in it," he muttered under his breath.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You stare at the void outside, relaxing in your favourite armchair.
Floyd | In the background The Eagles are instructing you to Take it to the
Floyd | Limit One More Time.  You sigh.  Today has been an interesting day, no
Floyd | doubt about that, but not one that you'd wish to repeat.
Floyd |
Floyd | You slowly stand up and wander over to the bookcase, where you pull
Floyd | out your current diary and think about how to record today's events.
Floyd | You smile as you recall some of the situations that today brought you
Floyd | face-to-face with.  You suppose that it wasn't the worst day that
Floyd | you've ever had - not by a long shot - and it's only going to make
Floyd | tomorrow's jobs seem that bit easier.  The more you think about it,
Floyd | the more pride you feel in a job well done and the less and less
Floyd | terrible today seems to be.  You sit back down in the armchair and
Floyd | turn to a blank page.
Floyd |
Floyd | Life is good for Death.  Today has, all things considered, been a fine
Floyd | day for reaping.
Floyd |
Floyd | Thank you for playing.
Floyd | Congratulations!
Floyd |

		
	Doug pushes the green 'space' button. 		Jacqueline says (to inky), "Only just." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Hooray" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x hourglass" 		inky says, "wow" 	
			Doug says, "wonder how much time we had left" 	
	Jacqueline pushes the green 'space' button. 		Doug says, "and what would have happened if we ran out." 	
			DavidW says, "So we won, but there are still mysteries we didn't solve." 	
	Jacqueline presses the yellow enter button. 		Jacqueline asks, "Did he go poof?" 	
			DavidW says, "I think no, there's a prompt we just don't see." 	
			DavidW says, "We're probably being asked to restart, restore, undo, or quit." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, like quit/restart - right" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Undo
Floyd | The previous turn has been undone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	

Floyd | Do you really want to restore?

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "no" 		
	

Floyd | No
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x hourglass" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x hourglass" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The grains of sand tell you that you have half an hour left to
Floyd | complete your contract.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd |
Floyd | The grains of sand tell you that you have half an hour left to
Floyd | complete your contract.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Timing." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | [z -> wait]
Floyd |
Floyd | You wait.  Time passes.  It's what time does.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Do you want to try and run it - yeah" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | [z -> wait]
Floyd |
Floyd | You wait.  Time passes.  It's what time does.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "z. z. z. z." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You wait.  Time passes.  It's what time does.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You wait.  Time passes.  It's what time does.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You wait.  Time passes.  It's what time does.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You wait.  Time passes.  It's what time does.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You stare in horror as the last grains of sand run from the Golden
Floyd | Hourglass.  There is a sudden whooshing noise and everything around
Floyd | you grinds to a halt.
Floyd |
Floyd | Someone did not die on the day that was appointed for them, and that
Floyd | leaves a loose thread.  The universe doesn't like loose threads.  It
Floyd | tends to panic and tie them to something.
Floyd |
Floyd | Someone was supposed to die and they didn't, the reasoning goes,
Floyd | therefore death doesn't exist (it doesn't have to be coherent
Floyd | reasoning).  If death doesn't exist then there's no need for you, and
Floyd | if there's no need for you then you become a loose end that needs
Floyd | tying up.  In this case it gets tied into a noose, and you cease to
Floyd | exist.  With a sound like the screeching of car brakes you vanish.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you drift through space and time, not existing, you ponder on this
Floyd | state of affairs.  It's a blow, of that there's no doubt, but still.
Floyd | Best to look on the bright side, eh?  Something's bound to come along
Floyd | sooner or later.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | GAME OVER
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

		Doug says, "but, Ernest didn't die on the same day as everyone else" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, but universe knows." 	
			Doug asks, "anyway, do we care about the other puzzles?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Wowza." 	
			Doug asks, "or rather, do we have any ideas?" 	
			DavidW says (to Doug), "I care, but I don't want to worry about them right now." 	
			Doug says, "or we could try another date in the time machine, like the one in the future" 	
			WeirdBeard says, "No. I'll just read a walkthrough if I want to know." 	
			Doug says, "but yeah, DavidW should go eat." 	
			DavidW says, "It's possible that when we opted for the wedding dress, lots of things changed." 	
	inky has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Doug says, "anyway, fun! thanks all!" 	
			Doug says, "now I'll go back to reading the ZIL manual." 	
			DavidW says, "Perhaps the dry cleaners might've given us a wedding dress instead of a uniform. And then the agent might've given us a bomb instead of ID." 	
			Doug says, "could be" 	
			DavidW says, "or a lockpick for the armory." 	
			Doug says, "maybe we could get a screwdriver from the hardware store."	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Pathway to Destruction by Richard Otter
As played on ifMUD on April 24, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Pathway to Destruction, written by Richard Otter. Pathway to Destruction was originally released as part of the 2005 Finish the Game Comp, where it took first place. It went on to place ninth in the 2005 InsideADRIFT End of Year Comp. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	DavidW says (to Floyd), "load pathway" 		
	

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Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
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Floyd | Pathway to Destruction
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Floyd | Pathway to Destruction
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Floyd | by Richard Otter
Floyd | version 1.21, 2005
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Floyd | Written for the Adrift 'Finish The Game' Competition 2005
Floyd | 1st Place
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Floyd | 1. Play the game
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Floyd | 2. Read the introduction
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Floyd | 3. Useful information
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Floyd | 4. Credits
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Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "yup" 	
			Otis says, "Ready." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "2" 		
	

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Floyd | Pathway to Destruction by Richard Otter, version 1.21
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Floyd | You have worked at the Institute of Transportation for nearly five
Floyd | years. As one of the engineering team in the Research and Development
Floyd | section, it is considered a highly respected position and is
Floyd | particularly well paid. In recent years it has become even more
Floyd | important, as with a growing population the global transport system is
Floyd | struggling to cope. A complete collapse has been predicted in a little
Floyd | under five years time.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are currently working on the Pathway project which is a new
Floyd | developmental Rapid Transit System (RTS).  This holds out the promise
Floyd | of fast, efficient and cheap travel for the whole planet.  You do not
Floyd | fully understand the science but it has something to do with
Floyd | particles, magnetism and time travel. Basically, you arrive at your
Floyd | destination the exact same moment you leave your starting point.
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Floyd | The initial trials have been extremely promising and the first long
Floyd | distance test is now underway. You are being 'particled' (as it is
Floyd | called) from one side of the planet to the other and then back again.
Floyd | At this very moment you are being strapped into a chair situated in
Floyd | the centre of the testing chamber. Colin, the senior technician on
Floyd | project, is giving you the thumbs up sign from the control room and
Floyd | the ignition lights have just come on. Your hands and feet are
Floyd | starting to tingle and your vision is blurring; then nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | Nothing until now.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Press ENTER to continue]

		DavidW says, "hm, the future. When passengers are strapped down." 	
			DavidW says, "For their own safety, of course." 	
			djfletch says, "the title of the game is worrying me a little" 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

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Floyd | Pathway to Destruction
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Floyd | by Richard Otter
Floyd | version 1.21, 2005
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Floyd | Written for the Adrift 'Finish The Game' Competition 2005
Floyd | 1st Place
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Floyd | 1. Play the game
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Floyd | 2. Read the introduction
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Floyd | 3. Useful information
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Floyd | 4. Credits
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Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Would we like the useful info or just play?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Or read the credits?" 	
			DB says, "Let's see if there's any useful info in the useful info." 	
			Nitku says, "The useful information might be useful" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "3" 		
	

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Floyd | Pathway to Destruction  by Richard Otter, version 1.21
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Floyd | In this adventure you are John Taylor, one of the engineering team in
Floyd | the Research and Development section of the Institute of
Floyd | Transportation.  Your goal is a simple one - to try and make sense of
Floyd | the world you find yourself in.
Floyd |
Floyd | Some useful commands to help you in your mission -
Floyd | use object with object, get all from object, give object to character
Floyd | pick lock, look under object, look through object
Floyd | talk to character, ask character about subject
Floyd | look through object, move rubble with bar
Floyd |
Floyd | Feel free to report any bugs, send praise or give general feedback to
Floyd | richardo@delron.org.uk
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Floyd | [Press ENTER to continue]

		
	RootShell says, "credits... would be nice ;)" 		DavidW says, "I bet 'move rubble wit bar' is useful." 	
			Nitku says (to RootShell), "Channel plz" 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

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Floyd | Pathway to Destruction
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Floyd | by Richard Otter
Floyd | version 1.21, 2005
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Floyd | Written for the Adrift 'Finish The Game' Competition 2005
Floyd | 1st Place
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Floyd | 1. Play the game
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Floyd | 2. Read the introduction
Floyd |
Floyd | 3. Useful information
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Floyd | 4. Credits
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "4" 		
	

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Floyd | Pathway to Destruction  by Richard Otter, version 1.21, 2005
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Floyd | A special thanks go to all my beta testers -
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Floyd | My long suffering wife and family who want me to get a real hobby.
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Floyd | Feel free to report any bugs, send praise or give general feedback to
Floyd | richardo@delron.org.uk
Floyd |
Floyd | You can type 'intro', 'details' or 'credits' during the game.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Press ENTER to continue]

		DB says, "That's one way around a GTV problem." 	
			RootShell says, "test" 	
			DavidW asks (of DB), "What's GTV?" 	
			DB says, "Guess-the-Verb." 	
			DavidW says, "oh Guess The Verb. Right." 	
			DavidW says, "I'm not used to the abbreviation." 	
			DB says, "Ah." 	
			DB says, "Easier to type." 	
			DavidW says, "Everytime I see it in the ADRIFT Newsletter, I'm puzzled. Every time." 	
			maga asks, "a special thanks to all my unlisted betatesters?" 	
			olethros says, "GTA" 	
			DB says, "Not sure who beta-tested it." 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

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Floyd | Pathway to Destruction
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Floyd | by Richard Otter
Floyd | version 1.21, 2005
Floyd |
Floyd | Written for the Adrift 'Finish The Game' Competition 2005
Floyd | 1st Place
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Floyd | 1. Play the game
Floyd |
Floyd | 2. Read the introduction
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Floyd | 3. Useful information
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Floyd | 4. Credits
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Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Destiny awaits." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "1" 		
	

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Floyd | Your last memory is of being in the test chamber, deep under the
Floyd | Research and Development building. Now you are here, but you have no
Floyd | recollection of leaving the test chamber or arriving at this place. It
Floyd | is almost as if you just appeared here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ruined Statue
Floyd | Above you towers a broken statue, ravaged by the passage of time. A
Floyd | crown of stone rests upon its brow, a glittering jewel its
Floyd | centrepiece. About you lurk malevolent shadows, seeming to move with a
Floyd | life of their own, though these are glimpses seen from the corner of
Floyd | your eye that vanish the moment you look closely at them.
Floyd |
Floyd | Passages in the ruined walls of this place lie to the north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Ruined Statue | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "The text hints that there's more complete credits in-game" 	
			Nitku says, "no wait, maybe not" 	
			DavidW says, "I think that meant merely that you can get the text from the opening menu options later." 	
			Nitku says, "right" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x me]
Floyd | You are John Taylor, a senior technician in the engineering team
Floyd | working in the Research and Development section of the Institute of
Floyd | Transportation.  You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold
Floyd | chain.
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	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x ring" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x ring]
Floyd | A simple band of gold fitted around your left index finger. The ring
Floyd | appears ordinary but something tells you there is more to it than
Floyd | meets the eye.
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Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "I remember this statue. It was in Vague, no?" 	
			DB says, "Yes, Vague was like an amalgamation of several of the author's games." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x chain" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x chain]
Floyd | The chain was a present from your father, on your graduation from
Floyd | engineering college (second in your class).  It is heavy gold with an
Floyd | over polished finish and a little too long for your taste.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x statue" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x statue]
Floyd | This does not make any sense. The statue of the Great David looks like
Floyd | it has been decaying for years, but you only walked this way yesterday
Floyd | with Colin. At least, it seemed like only yesterday.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "Sort of a "Richard Otter's Greatest Hits" compilation, though his modesty might object to that wording." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "remove ring" 		
	

Floyd | You remove the ring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "look through ring" 		
	

Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read ring" 		
	

Floyd | You can't read the ring!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "drat. Reading the ring worked in [spoiler]" 	
	DB says (to Floyd), "x chain" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x chain]
Floyd | The chain was a present from your father, on your graduation from
Floyd | engineering college (second in your class).  It is heavy gold with an
Floyd | over polished finish and a little too long for your taste.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Some rings are inscribed." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd | You are wearing a pair of overalls and a gold chain, and you are
Floyd | carrying a journal and a ring.
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Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x journal" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x journal]
Floyd | An ancient, leather-bound book, dusty with the passing years. It feels
Floyd | almost too fragile to touch without damaging in some way.
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	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x ring" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x ring]
Floyd | A simple band of gold, the ring appears ordinary but something tells
Floyd | you there is more to it than meets the eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "read journal" 		
	

Floyd | The journal is far too old; although you try hard it is impossible to
Floyd | make sense of anything in it.
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Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x crown" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x crown]
Floyd | The Great David's crown symbolises him power and authority. David was
Floyd | the first great leader to bring unity and peace to this planet many
Floyd | centuries ago.
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Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x jewel" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x jewel]
Floyd | The jewel, which is fixed into the crown, must be at least 150mm in
Floyd | diameter and is a beautiful sea-blue colour.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch asks, "hmm, did we bring an ancient journal with us on this trip or has it appeared?" 	
			DavidW says, "hm. The crown should've mentioned the jewel as well." 	
			DavidW says, "I guess we brought it." 	
			Nitku says, "You can tell we're an engineer when we describe something as 150 mm instead of 15 cm" 	
			Touchy asks, "150mm ...how huge is his head?" 	
			DavidW says, "Part of the puzzle of this game is to determine exactly what happened, since our trip failed in some unusual manner." 	
			olethros says, "seems approximately normal sized" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "get crown" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the crown of stone!
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	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take jewel" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see that
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	djfletch says (to Floyd), "climb statue" 		
	

Floyd | After a few moments you decide against climbing the statue, it does
Floyd | not look all that safe.
Floyd |
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	olethros says (to Floyd), "x pedestal" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x pedestal]
Floyd | You see no such thing.
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Floyd | >

		DB asks, "Ah, there is a map available online. Should I post the link to it on #spoilers?" 	
			Touchy asks (of olethros), "Approximately normal? For what a giant ogre?" 	
	olethros says (to Floyd), "x shadows" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x shadows]
Floyd | The shadows seem to move with a life of their own, though these are
Floyd | glimpses seen from the corner of your eye that vanish the moment you
Floyd | look closely at them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	RootShell www.ifreviews.org 		olethros says, "well, not more than 2x life size" 	
	olethros says (to Floyd), "topple statue" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the broken statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Normal for a statue, I suppose" 	
			DavidW says (to DB), "well, was the map meant to be used by first-time players? I seem to recall that this isn't a large game, geographically." 	
			olethros says, "I suggest we get a move on" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "read journal" 		
	

Floyd | The journal is far too old; although you try hard it is impossible to
Floyd | make sense of anything in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "North or west?" 	
			olethros says, "if we go west, the daylight shall last longer" 	
			DB says (to davidw), "It is included in the original download, so I s'pose it's not so much of a spoiler." 	
	Fang arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		DavidW says, "well, post the link, if you like." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
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Floyd | Ruined Statue
Floyd | Above you towers a broken statue, ravaged by the passage of time. A
Floyd | crown of stone rests upon its brow, a glittering jewel its
Floyd | centrepiece. About you lurk malevolent shadows, seeming to move with a
Floyd | life of their own, though these are glimpses seen from the corner of
Floyd | your eye that vanish the moment you look closely at them.
Floyd |
Floyd | Passages in the ruined walls of this place lie to the north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "OK, less discussing more exploring." 	
			DB says, "[LINK]" 	
			Fang asks, "what are we playing? How much did I miss?" 	
			DB says, "'kay." 	
			Touchy says, "goeth north" 	
	olethros says (to Floyd), "x wall" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x wall]
Floyd | The once smooth walls are crumbling and look like they may collapse at
Floyd | any moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Fang), "We're still in the first room." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x crown" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x crown]
Floyd | The Great David's crown symbolises him power and authority. David was
Floyd | the first great leader to bring unity and peace to this planet many
Floyd | centuries ago.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says (to Fang), "Giant statue, some jewelry, unreadable journal, plenty confusion" 	
	inky arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		Touchy says, "Personal theory: timetravel" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd | You are wearing a pair of overalls and a gold chain, and you are
Floyd | carrying a journal and a ring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd | Ancient Gallery
Floyd | The walls about you are ancient and crumbling, yet modern looking
Floyd | portraits hang from them all the same. The faces depicted twist and
Floyd | writhe in torment. Is it your imagination or can you also hear their
Floyd | cries?  Against one wall lies a large crystal, as tall as a man and
Floyd | wide as a chariot, in which is imprisoned the form of... something.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage lies away to the south and another to the northeast, at the
Floyd | end of which a light shines faintly.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Ancient Gallery | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "read journal" 		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "x overalls" 		Touchy says, "north north north" 	
	

Floyd | The journal is far too old; although you try hard it is impossible to
Floyd | make sense of anything in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x overalls]
Floyd | The orange overalls are abrasive resistant polyester cotton and are
Floyd | the standard uniform of the engineering team in the Research and
Floyd | Development section. You have always hated them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The intro mentioned time travel was involved." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x crystal" 		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "x portraits" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x crystal]
Floyd | The large crystal triggers a memory somewhere. You have definitely
Floyd | seen one of these before, but at the moment the details will not
Floyd | surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x portraits]
Floyd | The portraits are of the city's great and the good, or at least rich
Floyd | and powerful.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "listen to crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing out of the ordinary.
Floyd |
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	olethros says (to Floyd), "touch it" 		
	

Floyd | [push a large crystal]
Floyd | You push the large crystal, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
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	Fang says (to Floyd), "look in crystal" 		
	

Floyd | The large crystal triggers a memory somewhere. You have definitely
Floyd | seen one of these before, but at the moment the details will not
Floyd | surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x ring" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x ring]
Floyd | A simple band of gold, the ring appears ordinary but something tells
Floyd | you there is more to it than meets the eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x shape" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x shape]
Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar has disconnected. 		
	Gerynar has connected. 		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "wear ring" 		
	

Floyd | You put on the ring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x form" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x form]
Floyd | Something is imprisoned in the crystal but you have no idea what.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "touch crystal withg ring" 		
	

Floyd | [push crystal withg ring]
Floyd | You push the large crystal, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hit crystal" 		
	

Floyd | [punch crystal]
Floyd | Hitting out at the crystal with your bear hands has little noticeable
Floyd | effect.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the large crystal!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pull crystal" 		
	

Floyd | It must be your imagination, but it really seems like you can hear
Floyd | their cries.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You pull the large crystal, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
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	olethros says (to Floyd), "look up crystal in journal" 		
	

Floyd | [look u crystal in journal]
Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I bet we need a crowbar or similar." 	
			djfletch says, "hehe, we have bear hands" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "listen to crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing out of the ordinary.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "search portraits" 		
	

Floyd | [x portraits]
Floyd | The portraits are of the city's great and the good, or at least rich
Floyd | and powerful.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "listen" 		Touchy says, "alright, let's move on" 	
	

Floyd | It must be your imagination, but it really seems like you can hear
Floyd | their cries.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "how much did we investigate the statue>" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |
Floyd | Ancient Gallery
Floyd | The walls about you are ancient and crumbling, yet modern looking
Floyd | portraits hang from them all the same. The faces depicted now appear
Floyd | normal but you are sure you can still hear their cries.  Against one
Floyd | wall lies a large crystal, as tall as a man and wide as a chariot, in
Floyd | which is imprisoned the form of... something.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage lies away to the south and another to the northeast, at the
Floyd | end of which a light shines faintly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "?" 	
			Touchy says, "one more look" 	
			DB says, "Maybe we should just explore a bit." 	
			Touchy says (to Fang), "We did what came to mind..." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd | You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold chain, and you
Floyd | are carrying a journal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "climb crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You can't climb the large crystal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x chain" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x chain]
Floyd | The chain was a present from your father, on your graduation from
Floyd | engineering college (second in your class).  It is heavy gold with an
Floyd | over polished finish and a little too long for your taste.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "look behind portrait" 		
	

Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "search overalls" 		
	

Floyd | [x overalls]
Floyd | The orange overalls are abrasive resistant polyester cotton and are
Floyd | the standard uniform of the engineering team in the Research and
Floyd | Development section. You have always hated them.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "enter crystal" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the large crystal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "let us go" 	
			Fang says, "well, let's go" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | You move northeast.
Floyd | Passage
Floyd | The broken bones of tiny rodents crunch underfoot as you make your way
Floyd | along this passage. It is dark and shadowy for the most part,
Floyd | illuminated poorly by the pale daylight at the end.
Floyd |

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | The passage extends northeast to the outside world and southwest to an
Floyd | ancient gallery.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Passage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >
Floyd | You move northeast.
Floyd | Rapid Sidewalk
Floyd | As you leave the darkness of the temple you need to shade your eyes
Floyd | for a few moments. The Rapid Transit System, which is the size of a
Floyd | six lane freeway, stretches away to the north and south. When working
Floyd | all someone needed to do was step onto the roadway to be sped around
Floyd | the city, at hither to unknown speeds. Once the surface would have
Floyd | shimmered like quicksilver, now it is just a dull lifeless black
Floyd | colour. Far in the distance you can see the city, your home.
Floyd |
Floyd | The roadway extends to the north and south, southwest leads to the
Floyd | Temple of the Great David.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Rapid Sidewalk | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Passage
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Passage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x bones" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x bones]
Floyd | The tiny bodies all seem to be heading in the same direction. Running
Floyd | towards something or away from something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "ominous" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ne" 		olethros says, "run run, we'll miss our flight" 	
	

Floyd | You move northeast.
Floyd | Rapid Sidewalk
Floyd | As you leave the darkness of the temple you need to shade your eyes
Floyd | for a few moments. The Rapid Transit System, which is the size of a
Floyd | six lane freeway, stretches away to the north and south. When working
Floyd | all someone needed to do was step onto the roadway to be sped around
Floyd | the city, at hither to unknown speeds. Once the surface would have
Floyd | shimmered like quicksilver, now it is just a dull lifeless black
Floyd | colour. Far in the distance you can see the city, your home.
Floyd |
Floyd | The roadway extends to the north and south, southwest leads to the
Floyd | Temple of the Great David.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Rapid Sidewalk | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hmm....running bones" 	
	olethros says (to Floyd), "x speedway" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x speedway]
Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "x sidewalk" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x sidewalk]
Floyd | The roadway heads north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "turn it on" 		
	

Floyd | [turn the roadway on]
Floyd | You can't turn the roadway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You hear absolutely nothing, not a bird, not an insect, nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros asks, "north?" 	
			DavidW says, "sure" 	
	olethros says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd | Rapid Sidewalk Junction
Floyd | At one of the many junctions of the Rapid Transit System, when working
Floyd | you would just need to lean slightly to change direction. Away to the
Floyd | north is the city (your home), but you no longer recognise the
Floyd | outline. Only yesterday the horizon was filled with kilometre high
Floyd | buildings gleaming in the sunlight, now it looks like a set of broken
Floyd | jagged teeth. At the very edge of the walkway is a decaying body.
Floyd |
Floyd | The roadway continues north to the city and northeast to the
Floyd | government quarter.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Rapid Sidewalk Junction | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "was there anywhere we missed in the statue?" 	
			Fang says, "er, temple" 	
			Touchy says, "yes" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x body" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x body]
Floyd | The body is actually little more than bones, and most of those are
Floyd | turning to dust. It seems to have been here for years. For a moment
Floyd | you wonder about this poor individual and how they died. Looking at
Floyd | the position of the body your best guess is that it happened when the
Floyd | roadway system failed. You hope it was quick and painless.
Floyd |
Floyd | Amongst the bones you spot something round and shiny, it is a
Floyd | news-disc which you pick up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "There were some rooms off to the west of it." 	
			Fang says, "let's go back then" 	
			Fang asks, "?" 	
	DB says (to Floyd), "x disc" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x disc]
Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x news-disc" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x news-disc]
Floyd | Curiously, the news-disc has tomorrow's date on it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "we probably can't walk all the way to the city any way" 	
			olethros says, "our guy sure is slow on the uptake" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd | You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold chain, and you
Floyd | are carrying a journal and a news-disc.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks (of olethros), "But how would a statue decay in a single day?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "read news-disc" 		
	

Floyd | You will need a viewer to read the news-disc.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "I think we are way in the future" 	
			Fang says, "but whatever disaster happened took place tomorrow" 	
			DavidW says, "well, I'm not sure." 	
			Fang says, "lemme have another look around the temple" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd | Rapid Sidewalk
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Rapid Sidewalk | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | The game is now in its verbose mode, which always gives long
Floyd | descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You move southwest.
Floyd | Passage
Floyd | As you enter the temple, it takes you eyes a few seconds to adjust to
Floyd | the dark after the bright sunlight. The broken bones of tiny rodents
Floyd | crunch underfoot as you make your way along this passage. It is dark
Floyd | and shadowy for the most part, illuminated poorly by the pale daylight
Floyd | at the end.
Floyd |
Floyd | The passage extends northeast to the outside world and southwest to an
Floyd | ancient gallery.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Passage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You move southwest.
Floyd | Ancient Gallery
Floyd | The walls about you are ancient and crumbling, yet modern looking
Floyd | portraits hang from them all the same. The faces depicted now appear
Floyd | normal but you are sure you can still hear their cries.  Against one
Floyd | wall lies a large crystal, as tall as a man and wide as a chariot, in
Floyd | which is imprisoned the form of... something.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage lies away to the south and another to the northeast, at the
Floyd | end of which a light shines faintly.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Ancient Gallery | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "temple?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd | Ruined Statue
Floyd | Above you towers a broken statue, ravaged by the passage of time. A
Floyd | crown of stone rests upon its brow, a glittering jewel its
Floyd | centrepiece. About you lurk malevolent shadows, seeming to move with a
Floyd | life of their own, though these are glimpses seen from the corner of
Floyd | your eye that vanish the moment you look closely at them.
Floyd |
Floyd | Passages in the ruined walls of this place lie to the north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Ruined Statue | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd | Cage
Floyd | The centre of this circular chamber is a cage, sunken into the floor,
Floyd | in which the remains of some beast lie decomposing. Claw marks on the
Floyd | bars of the cage indicate the beast fought ferociously to escape its
Floyd | imprisonment, yet failed. And died.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the west there is a large chamber from which a humming sound
Floyd | emanates; to the east you can make out a statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Cage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar has disconnected. 		
	Gerynar has connected. 		Fang asks, "have we been here before?" 	
			Touchy says, "no" 	
			DavidW says, "no" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cage" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the sunken cage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x remains" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x remains]
Floyd | The remains must be of the great Tarc beast which was kept in the cage
Floyd | here. Little is now left of the creature, but you can see a rib hidden
Floyd | in the remains. The beast looks like it has been dead for years,
Floyd | although it was alive yesterday.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "well, it took place tomorrow from what ever day we though it was" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "take rib" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see that
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x marks" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x marks]
Floyd | The Tarc is, or should you say was, always trying to escape from the
Floyd | cage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "open cage" 		
	

Floyd | You cannot see how the cage opens, although it may not be necessary.
Floyd | The only thing in the cage is within your reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get rib" 		
	

Floyd | You pull the rib from the remains of the beast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hmpf gtv alright" 	
			DavidW says, "argh. get/take" 	
			olethros says, "aiee what system is this" 	
			DavidW says, "Make a note, all. Rotter likes 'get', not 'take'." 	
			DavidW says (to olethros), "This is ADRIFT." 	
			DB says, "That's curious... in ADRIFT they should all be synonyms by default." 	
			Fang says, "hmm" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x rib" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x rib]
Floyd | The Tarc rib is nearly 500mm long, serrated like a knife and metallic
Floyd | to the touch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to DB), "That's not true." 	
			DB asks, "No?" 	
			DavidW says, "Obviously, this isn't a default case. This is a Task." 	
			inky asks, "metallic to the touch?" 	
			Fang says, "metal beast, huh" 	
			Fang says, "maybe we can use it as a crowbar" 	
			djfletch says, "we can use this weapon to rule the future" 	
			DB says, "Hm, right." 	
			djfletch says, "I mean if anyone else was here" 	
			DavidW says (to Fang), "I think that likely." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | [l -> look]
Floyd |
Floyd | Cage
Floyd | The centre of this circular chamber is a cage, sunken into the floor,
Floyd | in which the remains of some beast lie decomposing. Claw marks on the
Floyd | bars of the cage indicate the beast fought ferociously to escape its
Floyd | imprisonment, yet failed. And died.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the west there is a large chamber from which a humming sound
Floyd | emanates; to the east you can make out a statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd | Humming Chamber
Floyd | Once this was the great meeting hall. Rows of seats spiral outwards
Floyd | from a central podium where a speaker once stood to deliver speeches
Floyd | to a waiting audience. Most of the seats are smashed and little but
Floyd | splinters remain. Burn marks scar the floor and walls; in one place
Floyd | there is what appears to be a large quantity of books and scrolls
Floyd | which someone has attempted to burn but abandoned partway through. A
Floyd | faint humming sound can be heard, emanating from somewhere in the
Floyd | chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage extends northwest and another to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Humming Chamber | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "hum" 		
	

Floyd | You hum a little tune.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | The faint humming sound seems strangely familiar, but means nothing at
Floyd | the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x books" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x books]
Floyd | Someone has attempted to burn the great library. Why?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search books" 		
	

Floyd | [x books]
Floyd | Someone has attempted to burn the great library. Why?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x podium" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x podium]
Floyd | You remember sitting here, listening to the tales of the Great David.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "someone watched the day after tommorrow" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x seats" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x seats]
Floyd | Many of the seats are smashed but not by the ravages of time.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Otis says, "Since I recently played 'Take One', which uses the same temple setting, I'm finding this very strange." 	
	Otis says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | The faint humming sound seems strangely familiar, but means nothing at

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "search books" 		
	

Floyd | the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | [x books]
Floyd | Someone has attempted to burn the great library. Why?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "read books" 		
	

Floyd | The journal is far too old; although you try hard it is impossible to
Floyd | make sense of anything in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks (of Otis), "what, another game in the same setting?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x podium" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x podium]
Floyd | You remember sitting here, listening to the tales of the Great David.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | [u]
Floyd | You can't go in that direction, but you can move east and northwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Otis says, "Yes, it was a contest." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "get on podium" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see that
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x speakers" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x speakers]
Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Otis says, "The temple environs were a starting point, authors did whatever they wanted with them." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x scrolls" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x scrolls]
Floyd | Someone has attempted to burn the great library. Why?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get books" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the books and scrolls!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "sit" 		
	

Floyd | You sit down on the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "get up" 		
	

Floyd | [get u]
Floyd | You can't see that
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Perhaps go nw" 	
			Otis asks, "Did anyone search the books yet?" 	
			DavidW says (to Otis), "yes, I did" 	
			Nitku says, "yes, several times" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | (Standing up first)
Floyd | You move northwest.
Floyd | Blocked Passage
Floyd | The ceiling has collapsed, blocking further access along this passage.
Floyd | On one wall is an opening which overlooks the outside world, although
Floyd | the drop looks to be formidable and you doubt you could survive it.
Floyd |
Floyd | The passage leads back to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Blocked Passage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x opening" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x opening]
Floyd | Looking through the opening you can see part of the city below.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x city" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x city]
Floyd | Looking out through the hole in the passage wall, even from this
Floyd | distance you can tell that something is wrong.  The outline of the
Floyd | city, your home, looks jagged and broken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | You move southeast.
Floyd | Humming Chamber
Floyd | Once this was the great meeting hall. Rows of seats spiral outwards
Floyd | from a central podium where a speaker once stood to deliver speeches
Floyd | to a waiting audience. Most of the seats are smashed and little but
Floyd | splinters remain. Burn marks scar the floor and walls; in one place
Floyd | there is what appears to be a large quantity of books and scrolls
Floyd | which someone has attempted to burn but abandoned partway through. A
Floyd | faint humming sound can be heard, emanating from somewhere in the
Floyd | chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage extends northwest and another to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Humming Chamber | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd | Cage
Floyd | The centre of this circular chamber is a cage, sunken into the floor,
Floyd | in which the remains of some beast lie decomposing. Claw marks on the
Floyd | bars of the cage indicate the beast fought ferociously to escape its
Floyd | imprisonment, yet failed. And died.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the west there is a large chamber from which a humming sound
Floyd | emanates; to the east you can make out a statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Cage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "let's try to use the rib" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "search humming" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | [x humming]
Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You move east.
Floyd | Ruined Statue
Floyd | Above you towers a broken statue, ravaged by the passage of time. A
Floyd | crown of stone rests upon its brow, a glittering jewel its
Floyd | centrepiece. About you lurk malevolent shadows, seeming to move with a
Floyd | life of their own, though these are glimpses seen from the corner of
Floyd | your eye that vanish the moment you look closely at them.
Floyd |
Floyd | Passages in the ruined walls of this place lie to the north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Ruined Statue | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We didn't find what was humming" 	
			Fang says (to DW), "there didn't seem to be anything else to check" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Cage
Floyd | [The previous turn has been undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Cage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd | Humming Chamber
Floyd | Once this was the great meeting hall. Rows of seats spiral outwards
Floyd | from a central podium where a speaker once stood to deliver speeches
Floyd | to a waiting audience. Most of the seats are smashed and little but
Floyd | splinters remain. Burn marks scar the floor and walls; in one place
Floyd | there is what appears to be a large quantity of books and scrolls
Floyd | which someone has attempted to burn but abandoned partway through. A
Floyd | faint humming sound can be heard, emanating from somewhere in the
Floyd | chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage extends northwest and another to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Humming Chamber | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "well, maybe something else will turn up." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | The faint humming sound seems strangely familiar, but means nothing at
Floyd | the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "listen to humming" 		
	

Floyd | The faint humming sound seems strangely familiar, but means nothing at
Floyd | the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "push books" 		
	

Floyd | You push the books and scrolls, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "hum" 		
	

Floyd | You hum a little tune.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x humming" 		DavidW says, "ah. Nothing 'at the moment'." 	
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x humming]
Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "So it might mean something *later*." 	
			Fang says, "yeah, maybe we'll get back at some point" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "pull books" 		
	

Floyd | You pull the books and scrolls, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd | Cage
Floyd | The centre of this circular chamber is a cage, sunken into the floor,
Floyd | in which the remains of some beast lie decomposing. Claw marks on the
Floyd | bars of the cage indicate the beast fought ferociously to escape its
Floyd | imprisonment, yet failed. And died.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the west there is a large chamber from which a humming sound
Floyd | emanates; to the east you can make out a statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Cage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "okay. We can go." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd | Ruined Statue
Floyd | Above you towers a broken statue, ravaged by the passage of time. A
Floyd | crown of stone rests upon its brow, a glittering jewel its
Floyd | centrepiece. About you lurk malevolent shadows, seeming to move with a
Floyd | life of their own, though these are glimpses seen from the corner of
Floyd | your eye that vanish the moment you look closely at them.
Floyd |
Floyd | Passages in the ruined walls of this place lie to the north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Ruined Statue | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Try to pry crystals and jewels." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x crown" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x crown]
Floyd | The Great David's crown symbolises him power and authority. David was
Floyd | the first great leader to bring unity and peace to this planet many
Floyd | centuries ago.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Otis asks, "get jewel with bone?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pry jewel" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you mean.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "get jewel" 		
	

Floyd | Using the rib, you prise the jewel from its resting place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "prise jewel" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the glittering jewel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "woo" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd | You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold chain, and you
Floyd | are carrying a journal, the glittering jewel, a news-disc and the tarc
Floyd | rib.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x jewel" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x jewel]
Floyd | The jewel must be at least 150mm in diameter and is a beautiful
Floyd | sea-blue colour.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "is this a treasure hunt? :)" 	
			DavidW says, "We're rich! Fab-u-lously wealthy!" 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "no." 	
			DavidW says, "But we're rich!" 	
			Fang says, "it's probably plastic" 	
	Otis says (to Floyd), "x crown" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x crown]
Floyd | The Great David's crown symbolises him power and authority. David was
Floyd | the first great leader to bring unity and peace to this planet many
Floyd | centuries ago. The crown is missing the glittering jewel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go in that direction, but you can move north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd | Ancient Gallery
Floyd | The walls about you are ancient and crumbling, yet modern looking
Floyd | portraits hang from them all the same. The faces depicted now appear
Floyd | normal but you are sure you can still hear their cries.  Against one
Floyd | wall lies a large crystal, as tall as a man and wide as a chariot, in
Floyd | which is imprisoned the form of... something.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage lies away to the south and another to the northeast, at the
Floyd | end of which a light shines faintly.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Ancient Gallery | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "no score though" 	
			inky asks, "is this game by david whyld?" 	
			DavidW says (to inky), "No." 	
			Fang says, "Richard Otter" 	
			DavidW says, "by Richard Otter" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "look through jewel" 		
	

Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "hit crystal with bone" 		
	

Floyd | [punch crystal with bone]
Floyd | Who do you think you are, Mike Tyson?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | [i -> inventory]
Floyd | You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold chain, and you
Floyd | are carrying a journal, the glittering jewel, a news-disc and the tarc
Floyd | rib.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x crystal" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x crystal]
Floyd | The large crystal triggers a memory somewhere. You have definitely
Floyd | seen one of these before, but at the moment the details will not
Floyd | surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hit crystal with rib" 		
	

Floyd | [punch crystal with rib]
Floyd | Who do you think you are, Mike Tyson?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "let's put the crystal on the crystal" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the large crystal!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move crystal with rib" 		
	

Floyd | You can't move the large crystal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "put jewel on crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put anything on the large crystal!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "touch crystal" 		
	

Floyd | [push crystal]
Floyd | You push the large crystal, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "x figure" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x figure]
Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "open crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You can't open the large crystal!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "rub jewel" 		
	

Floyd | You can't rub the glittering jewel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Perhaps we need the Hammer of Smashing." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hit jewel" 		
	

Floyd | [punch jewel]
Floyd | Who do you think you are, Mike Tyson?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "push jewel south" 		
	

Floyd | [push jewel s]
Floyd | You push the glittering jewel, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "changing hit to punch is annoying" 	
			DavidW says, "Or a basket of trained crystal weasels." 	
			Touchy asks, "Back outside?" 	
			Fang says, "probably yeah" 	
			Otis says, "That's my vote." 	
			DavidW says (to Fang), "I'd like to know how to turn that off. That's the terp doing that." 	
			DB says, "I vote for finding trained weasels." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | You move northeast.
Floyd | Passage
Floyd | The broken bones of tiny rodents crunch underfoot as you make your way
Floyd | along this passage. It is dark and shadowy for the most part,
Floyd | illuminated poorly by the pale daylight at the end.
Floyd |
Floyd | The passage extends northeast to the outside world and southwest to an
Floyd | ancient gallery.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Passage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | You move northeast.
Floyd | Rapid Sidewalk
Floyd | As you leave the darkness of the temple you need to shade your eyes
Floyd | for a few moments. The Rapid Transit System, which is the size of a
Floyd | six lane freeway, stretches away to the north and south. When working
Floyd | all someone needed to do was step onto the roadway to be sped around
Floyd | the city, at hither to unknown speeds. Once the surface would have
Floyd | shimmered like quicksilver, now it is just a dull lifeless black
Floyd | colour. Far in the distance you can see the city, your home.
Floyd |
Floyd | The roadway extends to the north and south, southwest leads to the
Floyd | Temple of the Great David.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Rapid Sidewalk | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | South leads away from the city and the answers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "Biologists using standard plastic test tubes to gauge the concentration of DNA and proteins in their samples may be getting wildly incorrect readings because chemicals are leaching out of the containers." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | South leads away from the city and the answers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd | Rapid Sidewalk Junction
Floyd | At one of the many junctions of the Rapid Transit System, when working
Floyd | you would just need to lean slightly to change direction. Away to the
Floyd | north is the city (your home), but you no longer recognise the
Floyd | outline. Only yesterday the horizon was filled with kilometre high
Floyd | buildings gleaming in the sunlight, now it looks like a set of broken
Floyd | jagged teeth. At the very edge of the walkway is a decaying body.
Floyd |
Floyd | The roadway continues north to the city and northeast to the
Floyd | government quarter.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Rapid Sidewalk Junction | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "the terp is changing hit to punch?" 	
			olethros says, "errr channel" 	
			inky asks, "how would it do that?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You want to head to the city, to see what is left of your apartment.
Floyd | You feel that that the answers do not lie in that direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "I guess they might be established synonyms in adrift" 	
			DavidW says (to inky), "The terp also changes x to examine." 	
			DavidW says (to inky), "But it's a horrible thing to do." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | You move northeast.
Floyd | Government Quarter
Floyd | With over ten square kilometres of structures, the government quarter
Floyd | should be building after building of steel, chrome and glass.
Floyd | Everything now is completely shattered; just barren and so bleak.
Floyd | Although difficult to see, you are in the main plaza which was a 500m
Floyd | square meeting place of seating areas, art work, gardens and picnic
Floyd | places. The only thing standing is a battered old lamp post, leaning
Floyd | over at a sharp angle.
Floyd |
Floyd | An ancient road to the southwest leads to the Rapid Transit System.  A
Floyd | path extends north to the ruins of the administration building and
Floyd | away east to the flattened research and development centre.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Government Quarter | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "If it changed get to take, for example, we wouldn't be able to progress at all." 	
			inky says, "I can turn it off, I guess" 	
			inky asks, "but it'd be for all adrift games on floyd -- is that ok?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x post" 		
	

Floyd | [x -> examine]
Floyd | [x post]
Floyd | Lines of elegant lamp posts lined the paths and roadways, now only one
Floyd | is left.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "the author is oddly precise about distances" 	
			Otis says, "So now we know how Narnia ends up." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get post" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the battered old lamp post!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to inky), "Honestly, yes." 	
			Nitku says, "I guess the line between what the terp does and what the game does is more blurred than usual in ADRIFT" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd | Research and Development Building
Floyd | The centre is, or should be, a towering dome of stainless steel and
Floyd | coloured glass. This place would echo with the voices and foot steps
Floyd | of all the people within, hidden fountains adding to the effect. The
Floyd | scene that greets you now is one of complete devastation, as if some
Floyd | giant foot has stamped on the place repeatedly. Unlike everywhere else
Floyd | you have seen today, here is destruction and not aging. Rubble is
Floyd | lying everywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Research and Development Building | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Nitku says (to Fang), "We're an engineer" 	
	Otis says (to floyd), "search rubble" 		
	

Floyd | [x rubble]
Floyd | From memory the rubble is resting on the spot of the elevator shaft
Floyd | down to the testing chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "dig" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you mean.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "move rubble with bar" 		
	

Floyd | You will need something to lever the rubble out of the way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Otis says, "He fooled us." 	
			inky asks, "ok, I'll need to restart floyd -- do you want to save the game and restart now? or wait til after the session is over?" 	
			DB says, "I think it's a Scare/Gargoyle thing as opposed to an ADRIFT thing. I know people using either couldn't play one of the games I wrote that used X as a command because of the autocomplete." 	
			DavidW says, "We have a rib, not a bar." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "move rublle with rib" 		
	

Floyd | You can't move that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "move rubble with rib" 		
	

Floyd | You will need something to lever the rubble out of the way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "a rib is a type of bar" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros says, "a tasty one" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "lever rubble with rib" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the rubble.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "hehe" 	
			Touchy says, "a meat bar" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "lever rubble" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the rubble.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "so we need to restart?" 	
			DB says, "I think we can get this far again pretty easily, so I don't see a problem with restarting." 	
			DavidW says, "well, Fang saved." 	
			DavidW asks (of inky), "?" 	
			DB says, "Oh, I see." 	
			Fang asks (of inky), "restart?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Are the auto-substitutions off?" 	
			inky says, "right" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd | Do you really want to quit?

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | Yes

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	Floyd says (to DavidW), "Floyd doesn't know that trick." 		
	Floyd exclaims (at inky), "Buh-Bye!" 		
	Floyd has disconnected. 		
	inky says, "there we go" 		DavidW asks, "uh. Disconnected?" 	
	inky says, "anyway, he should restart in a few minutes and then abbreviations should be off" 		DavidW says, "oh" 	
			inky says, "or possibly I'll have broken everything, we'll see" 	
			Touchy says, "In the mean time we can tell each other ghost stories." 	
			Touchy exclaims, "Yay!" 	
			DavidW says, "I've played some Adrift games where x and examine did different things. Also hit vs smash." 	
			inky says, "hmmm" 	
			DavidW says, "Floyd taking a long coffee break." 	
			inky says, "I must be doing something wrong" 	
			Otis asks, "Did anyone mess with the sign back in the 'Passage' room?" 	
			DB says, "I don't recall." 	
	Floyd has connected. 		inky says, "oh, that's what" 	
			inky says, "sorry, permissions stupid" 	
	Floyd has disconnected. 		
	Floyd has connected. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "load pathway" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Loading game...
Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Pathway to Destruction
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Pathway to Destruction
Floyd |
Floyd | by Richard Otter
Floyd | version 1.21, 2005
Floyd |
Floyd | Written for the Adrift 'Finish The Game' Competition 2005
Floyd | 1st Place
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | 1. Play the game
Floyd |
Floyd | 2. Read the introduction
Floyd |
Floyd | 3. Useful information
Floyd |
Floyd | 4. Credits
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	

Floyd | Do you really want to restore?

		
	Floyd has disconnected. 		
	Floyd has connected. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	Floyd says (to DavidW), "Floyd doesn't know that trick." 		DavidW asks (of inky), "did you do that?" 	
	Floyd has disconnected. 		
	Floyd has connected. 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "load pathfway" 		
	Floyd says (to inky), "Floyd doesn't know that game." 		
	inky says (to Floyd), "load pathway" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Loading game...
Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Pathway to Destruction
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Pathway to Destruction
Floyd |
Floyd | by Richard Otter
Floyd | version 1.21, 2005
Floyd |
Floyd | Written for the Adrift 'Finish The Game' Competition 2005
Floyd | 1st Place
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | 1. Play the game
Floyd |
Floyd | 2. Read the introduction
Floyd |
Floyd | 3. Useful information
Floyd |
Floyd | 4. Credits
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "ok, I think all corrected now" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	

Floyd | Do you really want to restore?

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Yes
Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Research and Development Building | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit me" 		
	

Floyd | [punch me]
Floyd | Who do you think you are, Mike Tyson?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | That's interesting, but it doesn't mean much.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "(sorry, oldest trick in the book)" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You are John Taylor, a senior technician in the engineering team
Floyd | working in the Research and Development section of the Institute of
Floyd | Transportation.  You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold
Floyd | chain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB asks, "Doesn't play blackjack too well, 'ey?" 	
			DavidW says, "hit is still becoming punch" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rib" 		
	

Floyd | The Tarc rib is nearly 500mm long, serrated like a knife and metallic
Floyd | to the touch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros asks, "why is that a problem?" 	
			DB asks, "Well, I dunno. Should we soldier on regardless?" 	
			Nitku says, "I suppose that's defined by the game" 	
			DavidW says (to DB), "yeah, let's." 	
			olethros says, "I thikn we are supposed to saw something with the rib" 	
	Touchy Because it makes the DWman mad. 		inky says, "so it is" 	
			inky says, "weird" 	
			Nitku says, "and x->examine was defined by the interpreter" 	
			Gerynar dons his jackboots and marches on 	
			DavidW says (to Nitku), "The game doesn't to substitutions that way." 	
			DavidW says, "er do" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Research and Development Building
Floyd | The centre is, or should be, a towering dome of stainless steel and
Floyd | coloured glass. This place would echo with the voices and foot steps of
Floyd | all the people within, hidden fountains adding to the effect. The scene
Floyd | that greets you now is one of complete devastation, as if some giant
Floyd | foot has stamped on the place repeatedly. Unlike everywhere else you
Floyd | have seen today, here is destruction and not aging. Rubble is lying
Floyd | everywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I suggest going west, then north." 	
	DB says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd | Government Quarter
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Government Quarter | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | The game is now in its verbose mode, which always gives long
Floyd | descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Don't just suggest.." 	
	DB says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Government Quarter
Floyd | With over ten square kilometres of structures, the government quarter
Floyd | should be building after building of steel, chrome and glass.
Floyd | Everything now is completely shattered; just barren and so bleak.
Floyd | Although difficult to see, you are in the main plaza which was a 500m
Floyd | square meeting place of seating areas, art work, gardens and picnic
Floyd | places. The only thing standing is a battered old lamp post, leaning
Floyd | over at a sharp angle.
Floyd |
Floyd | An ancient road to the southwest leads to the Rapid Transit System.  A
Floyd | path extends north to the ruins of the administration building and away
Floyd | east to the flattened research and development centre.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd | Administration Building
Floyd | Once a thousand golden floors high, now only a few low charred jagged
Floyd | walls remain. On your left, would have been the long counter behind
Floyd | which the many female receptionists stood. The whole area is now gone,
Floyd | completely open to the sky.  On the opposite side was row after row of
Floyd | view screens now all destroyed, although amazingly one does seem to
Floyd | survive. As you move near the screen it makes a very slight humming
Floyd | sound, as if something you are carrying is giving it power.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Administration Building | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DB says, "Okay, so. Administration building." 	
			Gerynar asks, "with a working viewer?" 	
	Otis says (to floyd), "put jewel on screen" 		
	

Floyd | You put the glittering jewel onto the view screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you stand near the screen, the rib you are carrying becomes red hot.
Floyd | You drop it onto the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "x screen" 		
	

Floyd | An oblong of grey metal 1.5m in height, the view screens are used to
Floyd | interrogate the central database or look at an info disc. The viewer is
Floyd | glowing a light green colour. You can see the slot into which a disc
Floyd | would be inserted, the words 'Insert Disc' are lit in red.  The
Floyd | glittering jewel is on the view screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "put news-disc in slot" 		
	

Floyd | You insert the news-disc into the viewer, after a few seconds it begins
Floyd | to work.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the day of the Pathway project long distance test, the news appears
Floyd | to be pretty normal. It consists of the news, sports, weather, man
Floyd | eaten by killer hamster. The usual sort of stuff.
Floyd |
Floyd | It is the reports on the day following the test that you found
Floyd | particularly interesting. Stories started coming in from all over the
Floyd | city about large parts of the population who had simply vanished into
Floyd | thin air. Later in the day the 'problem' seemed to be spreading as
Floyd | cities all over the planet had reported mass disappearances.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Press ENTER to continue]

		DavidW says, "'killer hamster'? Hope that's a joke." 	
			DB asks, "Mass disappearance... or killer hamster outbreak?" 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Looking at the reports on the second day after the test, it seemed that
Floyd | nearly half the population of the planet was missing.  This was not
Floyd | just limited to the human population, but any carbon based life. The
Floyd | skies, seas and land had also emptied of animals and birds.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the third day, the location of the problem had been identified - it
Floyd | was the testing chamber. Something must have gone terribly wrong with
Floyd | the test, but no one in the research and development section could be
Floyd | contacted. The military decided to take drastic action and made three
Floyd | attempts to destroy the testing chamber. With the disappearances
Floyd | continuing, soon not enough airmen were left to carry out the
Floyd | airstrikes.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Press ENTER to continue]

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "press enter" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The last reports are about civil disturbances breaking out all over the
Floyd | planet. The populace started blaming science and technology for the
Floyd | catastrophe; centres of knowledge and learning were attacked and
Floyd | destroyed. Law and order had suffered a complete breakdown and the very
Floyd | last story is about a force of the local volunteer army being sent to
Floyd | 'restore' order at the temple.
Floyd |
Floyd | For a long time you can do nothing; you just stand unable to take it
Floyd | all in. How could this have happened? What could have gone wrong with
Floyd | the test?
Floyd |
Floyd | Well, the answer must lie in the test chamber under the research and
Floyd | development building.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Press ENTER to continue]

		Nitku asks, "When you interrogate a database do you use two SQL queries doing the good query/bad query routine?" 	
	DavidW presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Administration Building
Floyd | Once a thousand golden floors high, now only a few low charred jagged
Floyd | walls remain. On your left, would have been the long counter behind
Floyd | which the many female receptionists stood. The whole area is now gone,
Floyd | completely open to the sky.  On the opposite side was row after row of
Floyd | view screens now all destroyed, although amazingly one does seem to
Floyd | survive and appears to be in working order.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the tarc rib.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take jewel" 		
	

Floyd | You take the glittering jewel from the view screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take rib" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the tarc rib.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x rib" 		
	

Floyd | The Tarc rib is nearly 500mm long, serrated like a knife and metallic
Floyd | to the touch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x counter" 		
	

Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Otis says, "That bit with the rib heating up is odd." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x screen" 		
	

Floyd | An oblong of grey metal 1.5m in height, the view screens are used to
Floyd | interrogate the central database or look at an info disc. The viewer
Floyd | has no power and looks completely blank. You can see the slot into
Floyd | which a disc would be inserted, but with no power it is worthless.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I wonder what was different about the dead bodies compared to the disappearing people.." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold chain, and you
Floyd | are carrying a journal, the glittering jewel and the tarc rib.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take news-disc" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see that
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Otis says, "That guy was killed getting off the pathway, the narrator thought." 	
			DavidW asks, "maybe putting the jewel on the screen made the rib go hot?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get news-disc" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see that
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "uh..." 	
			Otis says, "It's a power source of some sort; just don't know why it takes being on the screen to make the rib hot." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put jewel on screen" 		
	

Floyd | You put the glittering jewel onto the view screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you stand near the screen, the rib you are carrying becomes red hot.
Floyd | You drop it onto the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "what the" 	
			Otis asks, "Want to try cutting the post with the rib?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get rib" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the tarc rib.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you stand near the screen, the rib you are carrying becomes red hot.
Floyd | You drop it onto the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get jewel" 		
	

Floyd | You take the glittering jewel from the view screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get rib" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the tarc rib.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I think the rib only heats up next to active screens.. we've had the jewel all along" 	
			DavidW asks, "Well, if we want a hot rib, we know how to get it?" 	
			Fang asks, "is it the jewel? Or the rib?" 	
			Touchy says, "Whatever...try cutting the post, reasonable enough." 	
			Otis says, "Jewel powers screen. Screen heats rib." 	
			DavidW asks, "The lamp post?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "put rib on screen" 		
	

Floyd | You put the tarc rib onto the view screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "yeah" 	
			Otis says, "Yes." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take rib" 		
	

Floyd | You take the tarc rib from the view screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "maybe that suggests we trying the jewel with the humming room" 	
			Fang says, "*try" 	
			Otis says, "Yes." 	
			djfletch says, "maybe the lamppost can lever the rubble" 	
			Touchy asks, "What would suggest that?" 	
			Otis says, "The 'useful things' intro." 	
			Otis says, "Since we've already established rib <> bar." 	
			DavidW says, "The post is nearby; you may try to cut it." 	
			Touchy says, "Can't remember that intro. hehe" 	
	Otis says (to floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd | Government Quarter
Floyd | With over ten square kilometres of structures, the government quarter
Floyd | should be building after building of steel, chrome and glass.
Floyd | Everything now is completely shattered; just barren and so bleak.
Floyd | Although difficult to see, you are in the main plaza which was a 500m
Floyd | square meeting place of seating areas, art work, gardens and picnic
Floyd | places. The only thing standing is a battered old lamp post, leaning
Floyd | over at a sharp angle.
Floyd |
Floyd | An ancient road to the southwest leads to the Rapid Transit System.  A
Floyd | path extends north to the ruins of the administration building and away
Floyd | east to the flattened research and development centre.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Government Quarter | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "cut post with rib" 		
	

Floyd | You can't cut the battered old lamp post.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cut post" 		
	

Floyd | You can't cut the battered old lamp post.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "push post" 		
	

Floyd | The lamp post topples over and crashes to the ground. As it does, a
Floyd | length of metal falls from it which you grab.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push post" 		
	

Floyd | The lamp post is already lying on the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		Fang says, "..." 	
	

Floyd | You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold chain, and you
Floyd | are carrying a journal, the glittering jewel, the tarc rib and a metal
Floyd | bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "snkr" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x bar" 		
	

Floyd | It is a long, twisted piece of metal which was once part of a lamp
Floyd | post.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "So, right idea, wrong method." 	
			Otis exclaims, "The inanimate carbon rod!" 	
	Otis says (to floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd | Research and Development Building
Floyd | The centre is, or should be, a towering dome of stainless steel and
Floyd | coloured glass. This place would echo with the voices and foot steps of
Floyd | all the people within, hidden fountains adding to the effect. The scene
Floyd | that greets you now is one of complete devastation, as if some giant
Floyd | foot has stamped on the place repeatedly. Unlike everywhere else you
Floyd | have seen today, here is destruction and not aging. Rubble is lying
Floyd | everywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Research and Development Building | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "move rubble with bar" 		
	

Floyd | Using the metal bar you start moving the rubble, after a while you
Floyd | unearth what must be the elevator shaft to the test centre.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "do we want to go check out the humming first?" 	
			Otis says, "It was, indeed, useful info." 	
			Fang says, "I mean, the humming room" 	
			DavidW says, "Might be able to move the crystal too." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cf8" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Otis exclaims, "To the temple!" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w]" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you mean.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd | Government Quarter
Floyd | With over ten square kilometres of structures, the government quarter
Floyd | should be building after building of steel, chrome and glass.
Floyd | Everything now is completely shattered; just barren and so bleak.
Floyd | Although difficult to see, you are in the main plaza which was a 500m
Floyd | square meeting place of seating areas, art work, gardens and picnic
Floyd | places. A battered old lamp post lies on the ground nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | An ancient road to the southwest leads to the Rapid Transit System.  A
Floyd | path extends north to the ruins of the administration building and away
Floyd | east to the flattened research and development centre.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Government Quarter | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go in that direction, but you can move north, east and
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You move southwest.
Floyd | Rapid Sidewalk Junction
Floyd | At one of the many junctions of the Rapid Transit System, when working
Floyd | you would just need to lean slightly to change direction. Away to the
Floyd | north is the city (your home), but you no longer recognise the outline.
Floyd | Only yesterday the horizon was filled with kilometre high buildings
Floyd | gleaming in the sunlight, now it looks like a set of broken jagged
Floyd | teeth. At the very edge of the walkway is the decaying body and for a
Floyd | moment you wonder if that is what will happen to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The roadway continues north to the city and northeast to the government
Floyd | quarter.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Rapid Sidewalk Junction | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd | Rapid Sidewalk
Floyd | The Rapid Transit System, which is the size of a six lane freeway,
Floyd | stretches away to the north and south. When working all someone needed
Floyd | to do was step onto the roadway to be sped around the city, at hither
Floyd | to unknown speeds. Once the surface would have shimmered like
Floyd | quicksilver, now it is just a dull lifeless black colour. Far in the
Floyd | distance you can see the city, your home.
Floyd |
Floyd | The roadway extends to the north and south, southwest leads to the
Floyd | Temple of the Great David.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Rapid Sidewalk | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You move southwest.
Floyd | Passage
Floyd | As you enter the temple, it takes you eyes a few seconds to adjust to
Floyd | the dark after the bright sunlight. The broken bones of tiny rodents
Floyd | crunch underfoot as you make your way along this passage. It is dark
Floyd | and shadowy for the most part, illuminated poorly by the pale daylight
Floyd | at the end.
Floyd |
Floyd | The passage extends northeast to the outside world and southwest to an
Floyd | ancient gallery.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Passage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You move southwest.
Floyd | Ancient Gallery
Floyd | The walls about you are ancient and crumbling, yet modern looking
Floyd | portraits hang from them all the same. The faces depicted now appear
Floyd | normal but you are sure you can still hear their cries.  Against one
Floyd | wall lies a large crystal, as tall as a man and wide as a chariot, in
Floyd | which is imprisoned the form of... something.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage lies away to the south and another to the northeast, at the
Floyd | end of which a light shines faintly.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Ancient Gallery | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "push crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You push the large crystal, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pull crystal" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move crystal with bar" 		
	

Floyd | You pull the large crystal, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You can't move the large crystal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "x floor" 		
	

Floyd | The marble flooring looks in reasonable condition.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "x walls" 		
	

Floyd | The walls about you are ancient and crumbling but you stood in this
Floyd | very spot yesterday!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "hit crystal with bar" 		
	

Floyd | [punch crystal with bar]
Floyd | Who do you think you are, Mike Tyson?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "sigh" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look through crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd | Ruined Statue
Floyd | Above you towers a broken statue, ravaged by the passage of time. A
Floyd | crown of stone rests upon its brow, a large jagged hole as centrepiece.
Floyd | About you lurk malevolent shadows, seeming to move with a life of their
Floyd | own, though these are glimpses seen from the corner of your eye that
Floyd | vanish the moment you look closely at them.
Floyd |
Floyd | Passages in the ruined walls of this place lie to the north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Ruined Statue | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd | Cage
Floyd | The centre of this circular chamber is a cage, sunken into the floor,
Floyd | in which the remains of some beast lie decomposing. Claw marks on the
Floyd | bars of the cage indicate the beast fought ferociously to escape its
Floyd | imprisonment, yet failed. And died.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the west there is a large chamber from which a humming sound
Floyd | emanates; to the east you can make out a statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Cage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd | Humming Chamber
Floyd | Once this was the great meeting hall. Rows of seats spiral outwards
Floyd | from a central podium where a speaker once stood to deliver speeches to
Floyd | a waiting audience. Most of the seats are smashed and little but
Floyd | splinters remain. Burn marks scar the floor and walls; in one place
Floyd | there is what appears to be a large quantity of books and scrolls which
Floyd | someone has attempted to burn but abandoned partway through. A faint
Floyd | humming sound can be heard, emanating from somewhere in the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage extends northwest and another to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Humming Chamber | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | The faint humming sound seems strangely familiar, but means nothing at
Floyd | the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "put jewel on podium" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put anything on the central podium!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "listen to jewel" 		
	

Floyd | You hear nothing out of the ordinary.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "put jewel on seat" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the glittering jewel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "put jewel on books" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put anything on the books and scrolls!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x floor" 		
	

Floyd | The floor has been subjected to a considerable amount of heat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x walls" 		
	

Floyd | The walls have been subjected to a considerable amount of heat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "feel walls" 		
	

Floyd | You feel nothing out of the ordinary.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "touch walls" 		
	

Floyd | [push walls]
Floyd | You push the walls, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search walls" 		
	

Floyd | [x walls]
Floyd | The walls have been subjected to a considerable amount of heat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "okay, this seems to have been a waste of time" 	
			DavidW says, "I think we need to 'know' something first here." 	
	Otis says (to floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | Wheee-boinng.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Check out the testing center." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cf8" 		
	

Floyd | Do you really want to restore?

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd | Yes
Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Restore failed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cf8" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you mean.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says, "It's restore, then yes, THEN cf8" 		Fang says, "oh" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	

Floyd | Do you really want to restore?

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cf8" 		
	

Floyd | Yes
Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Research and Development Building | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Research and Development Building
Floyd | The centre is, or should be, a towering dome of stainless steel and
Floyd | coloured glass. This place would echo with the voices and foot steps of
Floyd | all the people within, hidden fountains adding to the effect. The scene
Floyd | that greets you now is one of complete devastation, as if some giant
Floyd | foot has stamped on the place repeatedly. Unlike everywhere else you
Floyd | have seen today, here is destruction and not aging. A large hole is
Floyd | clearly visable amongst the rubble.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the west and a dark hole amongst the rubble
Floyd | leads down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x hole" 		
	

Floyd | Amongst the rubble is the old elevator shaft, leading down to the test
Floyd | chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You will not be able to get down the elevator shaft carrying the metal
Floyd | bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "drop bar" 		
	

Floyd | You drop the metal bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You move down.
Floyd | Old Elevator Shaft
Floyd | Standing on a small ledge running around the inside of the shaft more
Floyd | destruction can be seen. Glancing up you can see the world above framed
Floyd | in the square of the shaft. Looking down is a blackness that seems to
Floyd | be reaching up and trying to draw you down. The test centre is a long
Floyd | way below you, something like 30 levels down. The old elevator cable is
Floyd | hanging in the centre of the shaft, just within reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | The shaft leads up into the bright daylight and down into the dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Old Elevator Shaft | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Otis asks, "Try dropping the bar into the hole if we need it down there?" 	
			Fang says (to Otis), "let's wait until we need it" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x cable" 		
	

Floyd | Just within your grasp is the old elevator cable, which is hanging in
Floyd | the centre of the shaft.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take cable" 		
	

Floyd | You can't take the old elevator cable!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | The drop is formidable and you do not survive.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The End
Floyd |
Floyd | Feel free to report any bugs, send praise or give general feedback to
Floyd | richardo@delron.org.uk
Floyd |
Floyd | www.delron.org.uk
Floyd |
Floyd |

		Touchy says, "oh.." 	
			Touchy says, "sorry" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Undo
Floyd | The previous turn has been undone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "Yikes." 	
			DavidW says, "I think you're meant to climb the cable." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "climb cable" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the cable and make your way down into the dark.
Floyd | Control Room
Floyd | The control is much as you remember it but more importantly it is
Floyd | light, so the power must still be on down here.  In front of you is the
Floyd | main control panel and the glass window through to the test chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can go through the heavy metal door into the test chamber or back
Floyd | up the elevator cable.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Control Room | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Obviously I was just hoping he'd do it if I say 'd'." 	
			DavidW says, "Not if it's a 'puzzle'." 	
			Fang says, "'The End' is kinda misleading" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The control panel is lit but doesn't seem to be working. On one side of
Floyd | the panel is a small lever and on the other side is a small screen
Floyd | displaying:
Floyd |
Floyd | Target: Alpha City, Europa Continent
Floyd | Beam Lock Status: BEAM UNLOCKED
Floyd |
Floyd | "Error 6192: Fatal Transmission Fault"
Floyd | "Error 8151: Critical Storage Media Failure"
Floyd |   A data-disc is on the control panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "pull lever" 		
	

Floyd | You push the lever but it will not change position and is still set to
Floyd | BEAM UNLOCKED.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get disc" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see that
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get data-disc" 		
	

Floyd | You take the data-disc from the control panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x data" 		
	

Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x data-disc" 		
	

Floyd | The data-disc seems to be one of the test logs.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang asks, "go to the viewer?" 	
			DB says, "I think so." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | [u]
Floyd | You move up.
Floyd | Old Elevator Shaft
Floyd | Standing on a small ledge running around the inside of the shaft more
Floyd | destruction can be seen. Glancing up you can see the world above framed
Floyd | in the square of the shaft. Looking down is a blackness that seems to
Floyd | be reaching up and trying to draw you down. The test centre is a long
Floyd | way below you, something like 30 levels down. The old elevator cable is
Floyd | hanging in the centre of the shaft, just within reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | The shaft leads up into the bright daylight and down into the dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Old Elevator Shaft | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | [u]
Floyd | You move up.
Floyd | Research and Development Building
Floyd | The centre is, or should be, a towering dome of stainless steel and
Floyd | coloured glass. This place would echo with the voices and foot steps of
Floyd | all the people within, hidden fountains adding to the effect. The scene
Floyd | that greets you now is one of complete devastation, as if some giant
Floyd | foot has stamped on the place repeatedly. Unlike everywhere else you
Floyd | have seen today, here is destruction and not aging. A large hole is
Floyd | clearly visable amongst the rubble.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the west and a dark hole amongst the rubble
Floyd | leads down.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a metal bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Research and Development Building | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd | Government Quarter
Floyd | With over ten square kilometres of structures, the government quarter
Floyd | should be building after building of steel, chrome and glass.
Floyd | Everything now is completely shattered; just barren and so bleak.
Floyd | Although difficult to see, you are in the main plaza which was a 500m
Floyd | square meeting place of seating areas, art work, gardens and picnic
Floyd | places. A battered old lamp post lies on the ground nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | An ancient road to the southwest leads to the Rapid Transit System.  A
Floyd | path extends north to the ruins of the administration building and away
Floyd | east to the flattened research and development centre.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Government Quarter | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd | Administration Building
Floyd | Once a thousand golden floors high, now only a few low charred jagged
Floyd | walls remain. On your left, would have been the long counter behind
Floyd | which the many female receptionists stood. The whole area is now gone,
Floyd | completely open to the sky.  On the opposite side was row after row of
Floyd | view screens now all destroyed, although amazingly one does seem to
Floyd | survive. As you move near the screen it makes a very slight humming
Floyd | sound, as if something you are carrying is giving it power.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Administration Building | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "put jewel on screen" 		
	

Floyd | You put the glittering jewel onto the view screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you stand near the screen, the rib you are carrying becomes red hot.
Floyd | You drop it onto the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "put data-disc on viewer" 		
	

Floyd | You put the data-disc onto the view screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "er, in slot" 	
			DB says, "I think you have to insert it." 	
	Otis says (to floyd), "get data-disc. put it in slot." 		
	

Floyd | You take the data-disc from the view screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | [put a data-disc in slot]
Floyd | You insert the data-disc into the viewer, after a few seconds it begins
Floyd | to work.
Floyd |
Floyd | It is the day of the test and you can see yourself being strapped into
Floyd | the chair in the test chamber. Colin gives you a thumbs up from the
Floyd | Control Room and the ignition lights come on; the test begins.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can tell immediately that something is wrong, the technicians in
Floyd | the control room look worried. The beam which was locked onto Alpha
Floyd | City on the Europa Continent (the other side of the planet) has moved,
Floyd | but they cannot tell where. The system starts to draw more and more
Floyd | power as it automatically tries to lock on.
Floyd |
Floyd | Colin can be heard saying, "I think he has particled but we are not
Floyd | getting a confirmation signal. We must try to get him back." Someone
Floyd | off camera says, "I can't get the beam to lock, we can't get him back."
Floyd |
Floyd | Out loud you say, "Some how it threw me into the future, so no wonder
Floyd | they could not lock on. That is why I'm still in the chair, the system
Floyd | does not know that I arrived."  As a safety measure, if no confirmation
Floyd | is received, the system holds onto the person assuming they have not
Floyd | been particled.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Press ENTER to continue]

		
	Fang presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Your attention is drawn back to the screen. Suddenly warning signals
Floyd | start to flash and it appears that the technicians are losing control
Floyd | of the beam. You hear one of them say, "We are losing confinement. My
Floyd | God! It is starting to scatter! Shut off the power! Shut off the
Floyd | power!" With no warning Colin and all the other technicians vanish.
Floyd |
Floyd | You shudder as if someone has just worked over your grave. With the
Floyd | system drawing that much power as they tried in vain to lock on the
Floyd | beam; if that beam scattered what would happen when it came into
Floyd | contact with people?
Floyd |
Floyd | You now have a very good idea of what has happened to the population of
Floyd | the planet; they have been particled into the past, the future, who
Floyd | knows.
Floyd |
Floyd | More importantly, the test is still running.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Press ENTER to continue]

		
	Fang presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Over the next hour you watch the whole of the data-disc, several times.
Floyd |
Floyd | You now know that the staff at the testing centre tried, in vain, to
Floyd | shutdown the system. The very safety measures designed to protect had
Floyd | destroyed. The automatic systems would not let the test be stopped
Floyd | because it was still particling the test subject, i.e. you.
Floyd |
Floyd | With the test still running and the beam scattered over the planet any
Floyd | person it came into contact with would be beamed away. You have a
Floyd | working theory that the reason you are unaffected is that you are still
Floyd | 'technically' being particled.
Floyd |
Floyd | It is now very clear that you need to shutdown the test. You have no
Floyd | idea what this will do to you, both the one in the chair and this
Floyd | version of you, but the test must be stopped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You need to find a way of shutting off the power.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Press ENTER to continue]

		Fang says, "oh I guess we missed checking the test chamber" 	
	Fang presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Administration Building
Floyd | Once a thousand golden floors high, now only a few low charred jagged
Floyd | walls remain. On your left, would have been the long counter behind
Floyd | which the many female receptionists stood. The whole area is now gone,
Floyd | completely open to the sky.  On the opposite side was row after row of
Floyd | view screens now all destroyed, although amazingly one does seem to
Floyd | survive and appears to be in working order.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see the tarc rib.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "haha" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take all" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the tarc rib.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you stand near the screen, the rib you are carrying becomes red hot.
Floyd | You drop it onto the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take take jewel" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see that
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get jewel" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "take jewel" 		
	

Floyd | You take the glittering jewel from the view screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You've already got the glittering jewel!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "oh yeah, get" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "get data-disc" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see that
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "get rib" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the tarc rib.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		DavidW says, "The discs seem to go out of game." 	
	

Floyd | You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold chain, and you
Floyd | are carrying the glittering jewel and the tarc rib.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd | Government Quarter
Floyd | With over ten square kilometres of structures, the government quarter
Floyd | should be building after building of steel, chrome and glass.
Floyd | Everything now is completely shattered; just barren and so bleak.
Floyd | Although difficult to see, you are in the main plaza which was a 500m
Floyd | square meeting place of seating areas, art work, gardens and picnic
Floyd | places. A battered old lamp post lies on the ground nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | An ancient road to the southwest leads to the Rapid Transit System.  A
Floyd | path extends north to the ruins of the administration building and away
Floyd | east to the flattened research and development centre.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Government Quarter | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd | Research and Development Building
Floyd | The centre is, or should be, a towering dome of stainless steel and
Floyd | coloured glass. This place would echo with the voices and foot steps of
Floyd | all the people within, hidden fountains adding to the effect. The scene
Floyd | that greets you now is one of complete devastation, as if some giant
Floyd | foot has stamped on the place repeatedly. Unlike everywhere else you
Floyd | have seen today, here is destruction and not aging. A large hole is
Floyd | clearly visable amongst the rubble.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the west and a dark hole amongst the rubble
Floyd | leads down.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a metal bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Research and Development Building | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You move down.
Floyd | Old Elevator Shaft
Floyd | Standing on a small ledge running around the inside of the shaft more
Floyd | destruction can be seen. Glancing up you can see the world above framed
Floyd | in the square of the shaft. Looking down is a blackness that seems to
Floyd | be reaching up and trying to draw you down. The test centre is a long
Floyd | way below you, something like 30 levels down. The old elevator cable is
Floyd | hanging in the centre of the shaft, just within reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | The shaft leads up into the bright daylight and down into the dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Old Elevator Shaft | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "climb cab;e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't climb that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "climb cable" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the cable and make your way down into the dark.
Floyd | Control Room
Floyd | The control is much as you remember it but more importantly it is
Floyd | light, so the power must still be on down here.  In front of you is the
Floyd | main control panel and the glass window through to the test chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can go through the heavy metal door into the test chamber or back
Floyd | up the elevator cable.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Control Room | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go in that direction, but you can move up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | You can't open the heavy door to the test chamber as it is locked!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | Looking through the window you can see into the testing chamber. You
Floyd | can see someone strapped into the chair. That someone is you!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | The heavy door to the test chamber is locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang exclaims, "me!" 	
			DavidW says, "So we're still there and here." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "unlock door" 		
	

Floyd | Using your id ring, you unlock the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go in that direction, but you can move north and up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The heavy door to the test chamber is already open!
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You move north.
Floyd | Testing Chamber
Floyd | The stillness of the chamber always surprises you, no sound from
Floyd | outside ever penetrates and any noise within is muffled. The only
Floyd | furniture is the test chair in the centre of the room. The other you is
Floyd | strapped into the chair. A glass window is in the wall behind you,
Floyd | through which you can see the control room. The ignition light on the
Floyd | wall is glowing red, the test is running. For a brief moment it sounded
Floyd | as if someone called your name. "John!" You turn round quickly, but no
Floyd | one is anywhere to be seen. Perhaps you are going slowly insane.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can leave the chamber through the heavy metal door to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Testing Chamber | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You are John Taylor, a senior technician in the engineering team
Floyd | working in the Research and Development section of the Institute of
Floyd | Transportation.  You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold
Floyd | chain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x other me" 		
	

Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x chair" 		
	

Floyd | The chair always reminds you of one of those execution chairs you have
Floyd | seen in old movies. The other you is strapped into the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x you" 		
	

Floyd | It certainly looks like John Taylor, even down to the awful orange
Floyd | overalls.  Your other self is carrying a journal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "x other you" 		
	

Floyd | You see no such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "get journal" 		
	

Floyd | You take the journal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "oh. Can we read the other journal?" 	
			Nitku says, "I wish it said if the other me is alive or dead" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "read journal" 		
	

Floyd | The journal contains all your notes relating to the experiments.  In
Floyd | particular two entries catch your eye:
Floyd |
Floyd | "Error 6192: Fatal Transmission Fault"
Floyd | This means that the subject has not particled properly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Error 8151: Critical Storage Media Failure"
Floyd | This is when the system suffers serious power loss. To protect the
Floyd | subject being particled the body can be stored externally in a storage
Floyd | crystal, until the system can retry again.
Floyd | "Crystal?" you mutter to yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | You remember spotting something in your journal about the power system.
Floyd | Opening the journal, after flicking through a few pages you spot a note
Floyd | you made to yourself:
Floyd |
Floyd | "A relay blew in the testing chamber today and needed changing, but
Floyd | no-one could find it. Eventually we tracked down the plans and to our
Floyd | amazement the power grid for the testing chamber runs through the
Floyd | temple! Behind a panel, hidden in the wall of the Great Meeting Hall is
Floyd | enough power to destroy a small planet."
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Alive, obviously." 	
			olethros says, "mm" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "talk to other me" 		
	

Floyd | You (the one in the chair) do not reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "what the heck?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "punch other me" 		
	

Floyd | Who do you think you are, Mike Tyson?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "power..temple..what is going on?" 	
			Fang says, "jeez, the safety standards for this experiment" 	
			DavidW says, "THe humming room has a panel." 	
			DavidW says, "Which we now know about." 	
			Otis says, "I think now we can do something there." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "kiss you" 		
	

Floyd | I'm not sure it would appreciate that!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB asks, "So, back to the Humming Chamber?" 	
			Fang asks, "let's go, then?" 	
			DavidW says, "I guess." 	
			DavidW says, "I can see other options." 	
			DB asks, "Like what?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd | Control Room
Floyd | The control is much as you remember it but more importantly it is
Floyd | light, so the power must still be on down here.  In front of you is the
Floyd | main control panel and the glass window through to the test chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can go through the heavy metal door into the test chamber or back
Floyd | up the elevator cable.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Control Room | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The control panel is lit but doesn't seem to be working. On one side of
Floyd | the panel is a small lever and on the other side is a small screen
Floyd | displaying:
Floyd |
Floyd | Target: Alpha City, Europa Continent
Floyd | Beam Lock Status: BEAM UNLOCKED
Floyd |
Floyd | "Error 6192: Fatal Transmission Fault"
Floyd | "Error 8151: Critical Storage Media Failure"
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Let's see if your ideas work first." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | [u]
Floyd | You move up.
Floyd | Old Elevator Shaft
Floyd | Standing on a small ledge running around the inside of the shaft more
Floyd | destruction can be seen. Glancing up you can see the world above framed
Floyd | in the square of the shaft. Looking down is a blackness that seems to
Floyd | be reaching up and trying to draw you down. The test centre is a long
Floyd | way below you, something like 30 levels down. The old elevator cable is
Floyd | hanging in the centre of the shaft, just within reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | The shaft leads up into the bright daylight and down into the dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Old Elevator Shaft | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I wonder how they knew that a relay had blewn without even knowing where it was." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | [u]
Floyd | You move up.
Floyd | Research and Development Building
Floyd | The centre is, or should be, a towering dome of stainless steel and
Floyd | coloured glass. This place would echo with the voices and foot steps of
Floyd | all the people within, hidden fountains adding to the effect. The scene
Floyd | that greets you now is one of complete devastation, as if some giant
Floyd | foot has stamped on the place repeatedly. Unlike everywhere else you
Floyd | have seen today, here is destruction and not aging. A large hole is
Floyd | clearly visable amongst the rubble.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the west and a dark hole amongst the rubble
Floyd | leads down.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a metal bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Research and Development Building | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I've never even heard of such a thing as a relay blowing." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd | Government Quarter
Floyd | With over ten square kilometres of structures, the government quarter
Floyd | should be building after building of steel, chrome and glass.
Floyd | Everything now is completely shattered; just barren and so bleak.
Floyd | Although difficult to see, you are in the main plaza which was a 500m
Floyd | square meeting place of seating areas, art work, gardens and picnic
Floyd | places. A battered old lamp post lies on the ground nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | An ancient road to the southwest leads to the Rapid Transit System.  A
Floyd | path extends north to the ruins of the administration building and away
Floyd | east to the flattened research and development centre.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Government Quarter | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go in that direction, but you can move north, east and
Floyd | southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You move southwest.
Floyd | Rapid Sidewalk Junction
Floyd | At one of the many junctions of the Rapid Transit System, when working
Floyd | you would just need to lean slightly to change direction. Away to the
Floyd | north is the city (your home), but you no longer recognise the outline.
Floyd | Only yesterday the horizon was filled with kilometre high buildings
Floyd | gleaming in the sunlight, now it looks like a set of broken jagged
Floyd | teeth. At the very edge of the walkway is the decaying body and for a
Floyd | moment you wonder if that is what will happen to you.
Floyd |

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The roadway continues north to the city and northeast to the government
Floyd | quarter.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Rapid Sidewalk Junction | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >
Floyd | You move south.
Floyd | Rapid Sidewalk
Floyd | The Rapid Transit System, which is the size of a six lane freeway,
Floyd | stretches away to the north and south. When working all someone needed
Floyd | to do was step onto the roadway to be sped around the city, at hither
Floyd | to unknown speeds. Once the surface would have shimmered like
Floyd | quicksilver, now it is just a dull lifeless black colour. Far in the
Floyd | distance you can see the city, your home.
Floyd |
Floyd | The roadway extends to the north and south, southwest leads to the
Floyd | Temple of the Great David.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Rapid Sidewalk | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You move southwest.
Floyd | Passage
Floyd | As you enter the temple, it takes you eyes a few seconds to adjust to
Floyd | the dark after the bright sunlight. The broken bones of tiny rodents
Floyd | crunch underfoot as you make your way along this passage. It is dark
Floyd | and shadowy for the most part, illuminated poorly by the pale daylight
Floyd | at the end.
Floyd |
Floyd | The passage extends northeast to the outside world and southwest to an
Floyd | ancient gallery.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Passage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You move southwest.
Floyd | Ancient Gallery
Floyd | The walls about you are ancient and crumbling, yet modern looking
Floyd | portraits hang from them all the same. The faces depicted now appear
Floyd | normal but you are sure you can still hear their cries.  Against one
Floyd | wall lies a large crystal, as tall as a man and wide as a chariot, in
Floyd | which is imprisoned the still form of your other self.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage lies away to the south and another to the northeast, at the
Floyd | end of which a light shines faintly.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Ancient Gallery | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Also, I hope the spacetime continuum doesn't mind that we didn't put the journal back." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "s. s. w" 		
	

Floyd | You move south.
Floyd | Ruined Statue
Floyd | Above you towers a broken statue, ravaged by the passage of time. A
Floyd | crown of stone rests upon its brow, a large jagged hole as centrepiece.
Floyd | About you lurk malevolent shadows, seeming to move with a life of their
Floyd | own, though these are glimpses seen from the corner of your eye that
Floyd | vanish the moment you look closely at them.
Floyd |
Floyd | Passages in the ruined walls of this place lie to the north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can't go in that direction, but you can move north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You move west.
Floyd | Cage
Floyd | The centre of this circular chamber is a cage, sunken into the floor,
Floyd | in which the remains of some beast lie decomposing. Claw marks on the
Floyd | bars of the cage indicate the beast fought ferociously to escape its
Floyd | imprisonment, yet failed. And died.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the west there is a large chamber from which a humming sound
Floyd | emanates; to the east you can make out a statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Cage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DB says, "ha ha" 	
			Fang says, "I'm not at all certain that we actually go back" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You move west.
Floyd | Humming Chamber
Floyd | Once this was the great meeting hall. Rows of seats spiral outwards
Floyd | from a central podium where a speaker once stood to deliver speeches to
Floyd | a waiting audience. Most of the seats are smashed and little but
Floyd | splinters remain. Burn marks scar the floor; walls and a panel you
Floyd | haven't noticed before; in one place there is what appears to be a
Floyd | large quantity of books and scrolls which someone has attempted to burn
Floyd | but abandoned partway through. A faint humming sound can be heard,
Floyd | emanating from somewhere in the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage extends northwest and another to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Humming Chamber | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "Hm...so the humming is the power fu?" 	
			DB says, "Maybe it's giving us the benefit of the doubt." 	
			Fang says, "at least we can shut off the machine" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The panel in the wall is designed to look like part of the temple.  The
Floyd | panel is locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "unlock panel" 		
	

Floyd | Using your id ring, you unlock the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "what the..." 	
			Otis asks, "Did we have the journal at the start of the game?" 	
			Touchy says, "haha good thing he knew because I didn't.." 	
			Fang says, "locking these panels are kinda pointless" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		DavidW says (to Otis), "We had a version of it, yes." 	
	

Floyd | The panel in the wall is designed to look like part of the temple.  The
Floyd | panel is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "It's a self solving puzzle." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "look in panel" 		
	

Floyd | The panel in the wall is designed to look like part of the temple.  The
Floyd | panel is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Humming Chamber
Floyd | Once this was the great meeting hall. Rows of seats spiral outwards
Floyd | from a central podium where a speaker once stood to deliver speeches to
Floyd | a waiting audience. Most of the seats are smashed and little but
Floyd | splinters remain. Burn marks scar the floor; walls and a panel you
Floyd | haven't noticed before; in one place there is what appears to be a
Floyd | large quantity of books and scrolls which someone has attempted to burn
Floyd | but abandoned partway through. With the panel in the wall open you can
Floyd | see part of the power grid for the temple, parts of the city and the
Floyd | government quarter. A faint humming sound can be heard, emanating from
Floyd | somewhere in the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage extends northwest and another to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "power grid" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you mean.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x grid" 		
	

Floyd | If you switch off the grid the automatics will just turn it back on.
Floyd | If you damage it the automatics will repair it. Maybe, just maybe if it
Floyd | was hit with a large power source it would short out everything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "hit grid with jewel" 		
	

Floyd | [punch grid with jewel]
Floyd | Who do you think you are, Mike Tyson?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB asks, "The crystal?" 	
			Touchy asks, "the rib?" 	
			DavidW says, "I'd guess the jewel from the crown." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "put jewel in grid" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the glittering jewel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "put jewel in panel" 		
	

Floyd | You can't put anything inside the panel!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i#" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you mean.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold chain, and you
Floyd | are carrying a journal, the glittering jewel and the tarc rib.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "cut grid" 		
	

Floyd | You can't cut that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "hit grid with jewel" 		
	

Floyd | [punch grid with jewel]
Floyd | Who do you think you are, Mike Tyson?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "put jewel on grid" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the glittering jewel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x grid" 		
	

Floyd | If you switch off the grid the automatics will just turn it back on.
Floyd | If you damage it the automatics will repair it. Maybe, just maybe if it
Floyd | was hit with a large power source it would short out everything.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "turn off grid" 		
	

Floyd | You can't turn that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ok. I bet the substitution IS fouling this up." 	
			DB says, "Hmm..." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "pull grid" 		
	

Floyd | You pull, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "touch grid with jewel" 		
	

Floyd | [push grid with jewel]
Floyd | You push, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "kill grid" 		
	

Floyd | Now that isn't very nice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "put jewel on grid" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the glittering jewel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "attach chain to grid" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the gold chain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Otis says (to floyd), "pull grid" 		
	

Floyd | You pull, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ah. it's a bit of GTV." 	
			DB asks, "Was there anything in the useful info about this one?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "attach jewel to grid" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the glittering jewel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "read journal" 		
	

Floyd | The journal contains all your notes relating to the experiments.  In
Floyd | particular two entries catch your eye:
Floyd |
Floyd | "Error 6192: Fatal Transmission Fault"
Floyd | This means that the subject has not particled properly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Error 8151: Critical Storage Media Failure"
Floyd | This is when the system suffers serious power loss. To protect the
Floyd | subject being particled the body can be stored externally in a storage
Floyd | crystal, until the system can retry again.
Floyd | "Crystal?" you mutter to yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Humming Chamber
Floyd | Once this was the great meeting hall. Rows of seats spiral outwards
Floyd | from a central podium where a speaker once stood to deliver speeches to
Floyd | a waiting audience. Most of the seats are smashed and little but
Floyd | splinters remain. Burn marks scar the floor; walls and a panel you
Floyd | haven't noticed before; in one place there is what appears to be a
Floyd | large quantity of books and scrolls which someone has attempted to burn
Floyd | but abandoned partway through. With the panel in the wall open you can
Floyd | see part of the power grid for the temple, parts of the city and the
Floyd | government quarter. A faint humming sound can be heard, emanating from
Floyd | somewhere in the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage extends northwest and another to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I checked my old notes just now. It's not 'hit', but another verb." 	
			DB says, "Hmm..." 	
	Otis says (to floyd), "damage grid" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you mean.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "plug jewel into grid" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want me to do with the glittering jewel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "break grid with jewel" 		
	

Floyd | [smash grid with jewel]
Floyd | Taking cover behind the podium you throw the jewel at the power grid,
Floyd | which explodes in a shower of metal. The jewel is vapourised but the
Floyd | power goes off.
Floyd |
Floyd | Aloud you mutter, "I'd better get back to the testing chamber, to see
Floyd | if this worked."
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Silent Chamber | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I can just do it to get us past this point." 	
			Fang says, "..." 	
			DB says, "Looks like we got it." 	
			DavidW says, "ah. my notes said 'throw', but luckily there was a synonym." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd | Cage
Floyd | The centre of this circular chamber is a cage, sunken into the floor,
Floyd | in which the remains of some beast lie decomposing. Claw marks on the
Floyd | bars of the cage indicate the beast fought ferociously to escape its
Floyd | imprisonment, yet failed. And died.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the west there is a large chamber; to the east you can make out a
Floyd | statue.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Cage | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd | Ruined Statue
Floyd | Above you towers a broken statue, ravaged by the passage of time. A
Floyd | crown of stone rests upon its brow, a large jagged hole as centrepiece.
Floyd | About you lurk shadows, seeming to be standing watching you, though
Floyd | these are glimpses seen from the corner of your eye that vanish the
Floyd | moment you look closely at them.
Floyd |
Floyd | Passages in the ruined walls of this place lie to the north and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Ruined Statue | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd | Ancient Gallery
Floyd | The walls about you are ancient and crumbling, yet modern looking
Floyd | portraits hang from them all the same. The faces all seem to be
Floyd | watching you expectantly. Against one wall lies a large storage crystal
Floyd | glowing dark blue, as tall as a man and wide as a chariot, in which is
Floyd | imprisoned the still form of your other self.
Floyd |
Floyd | A passage lies away to the south and another to the northeast, at the
Floyd | end of which a light shines faintly.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Ancient Gallery | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go in that direction, but you can move south and northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ne. ne. n" 		
	

Floyd | You move northeast.
Floyd | Passage
Floyd | The broken bones of tiny rodents crunch underfoot as you make your way
Floyd | along this passage. It is dark and shadowy for the most part,
Floyd | illuminated poorly by the pale daylight at the end.
Floyd |
Floyd | The passage extends northeast to the outside world and southwest to an
Floyd | ancient gallery.
Floyd |
Floyd | You move northeast.
Floyd | Rapid Sidewalk
Floyd | As you leave the darkness of the temple you need to shade your eyes for
Floyd | a few moments. The Rapid Transit System, which is the size of a six
Floyd | lane freeway, stretches away to the north and south. When working all
Floyd | someone needed to do was step onto the roadway to be sped around the
Floyd | city, at hither to unknown speeds. Once the surface would have
Floyd | shimmered like quicksilver, now it is just a dull lifeless black
Floyd | colour. Far in the distance you can see the city, your home.
Floyd |
Floyd | The roadway extends to the north and south, southwest leads to the
Floyd | Temple of the Great David.
Floyd |
Floyd | You move north.
Floyd | Rapid Sidewalk Junction
Floyd | At one of the many junctions of the Rapid Transit System, when working
Floyd | you would just need to lean slightly to change direction. Away to the
Floyd | north is the city (your home), but you no longer recognise the outline.
Floyd | Only yesterday the horizon was filled with kilometre high buildings
Floyd | gleaming in the sunlight, now it looks like a set of broken jagged
Floyd | teeth. At the very edge of the walkway is a decaying body.
Floyd |
Floyd | The roadway continues north to the city and northeast to the government
Floyd | quarter.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Rapid Sidewalk Junction | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | You move northeast.
Floyd | Government Quarter
Floyd | With over ten square kilometres of structures, the government quarter
Floyd | should be building after building of steel, chrome and glass.
Floyd | Everything now is completely shattered; just barren and so bleak.
Floyd | Although difficult to see, you are in the main plaza which was a 500m
Floyd | square meeting place of seating areas, art work, gardens and picnic
Floyd | places. A battered old lamp post lies on the ground nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | An ancient road to the southwest leads to the Rapid Transit System.  A
Floyd | path extends north to the ruins of the administration building and away
Floyd | east to the flattened research and development centre.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Government Quarter | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You move east.
Floyd | Research and Development Building
Floyd | The centre is, or should be, a towering dome of stainless steel and
Floyd | coloured glass. This place would echo with the voices and foot steps of
Floyd | all the people within, hidden fountains adding to the effect. The scene
Floyd | that greets you now is one of complete devastation, as if some giant
Floyd | foot has stamped on the place repeatedly. Unlike everywhere else you
Floyd | have seen today, here is destruction and not aging. A large hole is
Floyd | clearly visable amongst the rubble.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the west and a dark hole amongst the rubble
Floyd | leads down.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a metal bar.
Floyd |

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | [ Research and Development Building | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >
Floyd | You move down.
Floyd | Old Elevator Shaft
Floyd | Standing on a small ledge running around the inside of the shaft more
Floyd | destruction can be seen. Glancing up you can see the world above framed
Floyd | in the square of the shaft. Looking down is a blackness that seems to
Floyd | be reaching up and trying to draw you down. The test centre is a long
Floyd | way below you, something like 30 levels down. The old elevator cable is
Floyd | hanging in the centre of the shaft, just within reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | The shaft leads up into the bright daylight and down into the dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Old Elevator Shaft | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "climb cable" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the cable and make your way down into the dark.
Floyd | Darken Control Room
Floyd | The control room is now in darkness as the power must be off down here.
Floyd | In front of you is the main control panel and the glass window through
Floyd | to the test chamber. Some emergency power must have kicked in, as the
Floyd | control panel is still lit.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can go through the heavy metal door into the test chamber or back
Floyd | up the elevator cable.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Darken Control Room | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "In ADRIFT, hit and break are different verbs; in Inform, they're the same verb." 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd | Testing Chamber
Floyd | The stillness of the chamber always surprises you, no sound from
Floyd | outside ever penetrates and any noise within is muffled. The only
Floyd | furniture is the test chair in the centre of the room. The other you is
Floyd | strapped into the chair. A glass window is in the wall behind you,
Floyd | through which you can see the control room. The ignition light on the
Floyd | wall is glowing green, the testing has stopped.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You enter the chamber and suddenly your sight blurs. You have a
Floyd | tingling sensation in your hands and feet.  As you look at your hands
Floyd | you realise that you can see straight through them. From somewhere to
Floyd | your left you can here a voice shouting, "John!, John!, can you hear
Floyd | me?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Then nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Press ENTER to continue]

		
	Fang presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You open your eyes and you are in the testing chamber seated in the
Floyd | test chair. Through the window you can see into the control room; Colin
Floyd | and the other technicians look worried.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over the intercom Colin can be heard saying, "I think he has particled
Floyd | but we are not getting a confirmation signal. We must try to get him
Floyd | back." Someone out of sight says, "I can't get the beam to lock, we
Floyd | can't get him back."
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly warning signals start to flash and it appears that the
Floyd | technicians are losing control of the beam. You hear one of them say,
Floyd | "We are losing confinement. My God! It is starting to scatter! Shut off
Floyd | the power! Shut off the power!" With no warning Colin and all the other
Floyd | technicians vanish.
Floyd |
Floyd | For a few seconds you stare at the empty control room and then
Floyd | everything starts to blur.  The last thought you ever have is one of
Floyd | failure before you blink out of existence.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The End
Floyd |
Floyd | Feel free to report any bugs, send praise or give general feedback to
Floyd | richardo@delron.org.uk
Floyd |
Floyd | www.delron.org.uk
Floyd |
Floyd | Congratulations!
Floyd | Congratulations!
Floyd | [ Testing Chamber | Score: 0 ]
Floyd |

		Fang asks, "wha?" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			Otis asks, "Congratulations?" 	
			Touchy says, "at least it tells us plainly that this was not the good end" 	
			DavidW says, "Congrats, everyone is vaporized." 	
			Touchy | failure 	
			Fang asks, "is there a good end?" 	
			djfletch says, "there was something in the journal about storing people" 	
			Touchy says, "Dunno." 	
			djfletch says, "maybe we should store ourselves" 	
			Touchy says, "indeed" 	
			olethros says, "oh uh huh" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Undo
Floyd | The previous turn has been undone.
Floyd | [ Darken Control Room | Score: 0 ]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Like move the beam?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Darken Control Room
Floyd | The control room is now in darkness as the power must be off down here.
Floyd | In front of you is the main control panel and the glass window through
Floyd | to the test chamber. Some emergency power must have kicked in, as the
Floyd | control panel is still lit.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can go through the heavy metal door into the test chamber or back
Floyd | up the elevator cable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "There's the body in the crystal" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The control panel is lit but doesn't seem to be working. On one side of
Floyd | the panel is a small lever and on the other side is a small screen
Floyd | displaying:
Floyd |
Floyd | Target: Alpha City, Europa Continent
Floyd | Beam Lock Status: BEAM UNLOCKED
Floyd |
Floyd | Error 7767: Critical Power Failure
Floyd | Error 9923: Subject Deletion Imminent
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		olethros asks, "which is us, isn;t it?" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "push lever" 		
	

Floyd | You push the lever and it changes to the position marked: BEAM LOCKED.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Fang says, "maybe this does it" 	
			DavidW says (to olethros), "could be. :)" 	
	Fang says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The control panel is lit but doesn't seem to be working. On one side of
Floyd | the panel is a small lever and on the other side is a small screen
Floyd | displaying:
Floyd |
Floyd | Target: Alpha City, Europa Continent
Floyd | Beam Lock Status: BEAM LOCKED
Floyd |
Floyd | Error 7767: Critical Power Failure
Floyd | Error 9923: Subject Deletion Imminent
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd | Testing Chamber
Floyd | The stillness of the chamber always surprises you, no sound from
Floyd | outside ever penetrates and any noise within is muffled. The only
Floyd | furniture is the test chair in the centre of the room. The other you is
Floyd | strapped into the chair. A glass window is in the wall behind you,
Floyd | through which you can see the control room. The ignition light on the
Floyd | wall is glowing green, the testing has stopped.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You enter the chamber and suddenly your sight blurs. You have a
Floyd | tingling sensation in your hands and feet.  As you look at your hands
Floyd | you realise that you can see straight through them. From somewhere to
Floyd | your left you can here a voice saying, "John, can you hear me. Are you
Floyd | all right?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Then nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Press ENTER to continue]

		
	Otis presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Someone is shaking you and calling your name.
Floyd |
Floyd | You open your eyes and the someone says, "Thank goodness. We thought we
Floyd | had lost you for a minute John."
Floyd | "What happened?" you ask trying to get your bearings.
Floyd | "We have no idea, you didn't appear at the destination test site and
Floyd | you started to fade out here as well." You recognise that the 'someone'
Floyd | is Colin, the senior technician on the Pathway project. "We managed to
Floyd | cut the power and stop the test. Do you remember anything?" he asks.
Floyd | You start, "Well I was here but in the future..." But the memory has
Floyd | gone, just like one of those dreams you wake up suddenly from.
Floyd | Colin asks, "Are you all right?"
Floyd | Shaking your head you reply, "Yeh, I must have been dreaming." The Tarc
Floyd | rib you are carrying, falls from your pocket and clatters onto the
Floyd | floor.
Floyd | Colin stares at it and asks, "How did you get that? You didn't have it
Floyd | when the test started?"
Floyd | Looking down in surprise you answer, "I have no idea."
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The End
Floyd |
Floyd | Feel free to report any bugs, send praise or give general feedback to
Floyd | richardo@delron.org.uk
Floyd |
Floyd | www.delron.org.uk
Floyd |
Floyd | Congratulations!
Floyd | [ Testing Chamber | Score: 0 ]
Floyd |

		DavidW says, "yay!" 	
			Fang says, "only one congratulations this time" 	
			djfletch says, "hurrah" 	
			Fang says, "oh wait" 	
			Otis says, "It's only half as good of an ending." 	
			DavidW says, "I believe that was the good ending." 	
			Fang says, "heh#" 	
			Fang exclaims, "you failed to destroy the world!" 	
			Touchy says, "hm...maybe" 	
			Fang says, "now you'll only be a footnote in history" 	
			Touchy asks, "But we didn't use any crystal storing trick, did we?" 	
			DavidW says, "You guys only took an hour with that. You're good." 	
			djfletch says, "I don't understand why we couldn't read the first journal" 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "I think you did do the crystal storing trick, yes." 	
			olethros says, "we eat through adventures like margarine through breakfast" 	
			Touchy scrolls. 	
			olethros says (to djfletch), "it was time-aged" 	
			Nitku asks, "an hour?" 	
			Fang says, "I assume the problem is we only had half the journal" 	
			Otis says (to Touchy), "By relocking the beam, apparently." 	
			Touchy asks, "hm...you think?" 	
			olethros asks, "well, how else could it be aged otehr than by time?" 	
			Otis says (to Fang), "The journal was inexplicably aged even though we weren't." 	
			DavidW says (to Otis), "yes, that's puzzling." 	
			DB says, "Our ring and chain weren't aged either, I suppose." 	
			DavidW asks, "We never used the chain, did we?" 	
			DB asks, "Which begs the question... how does time travel even *work*?" 	
			Touchy says, "hmhmhm" 	
			olethros says, "if we knew that..." 	
			Otis says (to DB), "Well, first you need a tarc rib." 	
			DB says, "I'm not sure if there was a use for the chain." 	
			Fang says (to DB), "I can't say" 	
			djfletch says, "it works but you invariably end up on the sucky timeline" 	
			DavidW says (to DB), "by the way, I was wondering what would happen if we unstrapped ourselves from the chair and moved him." 	
			DB says, "Huh. I dunno." 	
			DB asks, "Can we do that?" 	
			DavidW says, "I dunno. We could try." 	
			Fang says, "I doubt it'd have been implemented" 	
			Otis says, "Well, that was fun. I hope to make it again next week." 	
	Otis has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	

Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, UNDO a turn, or QUIT? Restart
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Pathway to Destruction
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Pathway to Destruction
Floyd |
Floyd | by Richard Otter
Floyd | version 1.21, 2005
Floyd |
Floyd | Written for the Adrift 'Finish The Game' Competition 2005
Floyd | 1st Place
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | 1. Play the game
Floyd |
Floyd | 2. Read the introduction
Floyd |
Floyd | 3. Useful information
Floyd |
Floyd | 4. Credits
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "For sake of experiment, let's give it a shot." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	

Floyd | Do you really want to restore?

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf8" 		
	

Floyd | Yes
Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Research and Development Building | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		DB asks, "Uh, how far were we at this point?" 	
	DB says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Research and Development Building
Floyd | The centre is, or should be, a towering dome of stainless steel and
Floyd | coloured glass. This place would echo with the voices and foot steps of
Floyd | all the people within, hidden fountains adding to the effect. The scene
Floyd | that greets you now is one of complete devastation, as if some giant
Floyd | foot has stamped on the place repeatedly. Unlike everywhere else you
Floyd | have seen today, here is destruction and not aging. A large hole is
Floyd | clearly visable amongst the rubble.
Floyd |
Floyd | The path leads back to the west and a dark hole amongst the rubble
Floyd | leads down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Is this before smashing the grid?" 	
	DB says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold chain, and you
Floyd | are carrying a journal, the glittering jewel, the tarc rib and a metal
Floyd | bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "yes" 	
			DB says, "Must be." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop bar" 		
	

Floyd | You drop the metal bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You move down.
Floyd | Old Elevator Shaft
Floyd | Standing on a small ledge running around the inside of the shaft more
Floyd | destruction can be seen. Glancing up you can see the world above framed
Floyd | in the square of the shaft. Looking down is a blackness that seems to
Floyd | be reaching up and trying to draw you down. The test centre is a long
Floyd | way below you, something like 30 levels down. The old elevator cable is
Floyd | hanging in the centre of the shaft, just within reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | The shaft leads up into the bright daylight and down into the dark.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Old Elevator Shaft | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb chain" 		
	

Floyd | You can't climb the gold chain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb cable" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the cable and make your way down into the dark.
Floyd | Control Room
Floyd | The control is much as you remember it but more importantly it is
Floyd | light, so the power must still be on down here.  In front of you is the
Floyd | main control panel and the glass window through to the test chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can go through the heavy metal door into the test chamber or back
Floyd | up the elevator cable.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Control Room | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The control panel is lit but doesn't seem to be working. On one side of
Floyd | the panel is a small lever and on the other side is a small screen
Floyd | displaying:
Floyd |
Floyd | Target: Alpha City, Europa Continent
Floyd | Beam Lock Status: BEAM UNLOCKED
Floyd |
Floyd | "Error 6192: Fatal Transmission Fault"
Floyd | "Error 8151: Critical Storage Media Failure"
Floyd |   A data-disc is on the control panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "get data-disc" 		
	

Floyd | You take the data-disc from the control panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unlock door" 		
	

Floyd | Using your id ring, you unlock the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You move north.
Floyd | Testing Chamber
Floyd | The stillness of the chamber always surprises you, no sound from
Floyd | outside ever penetrates and any noise within is muffled. The only
Floyd | furniture is the test chair in the centre of the room. The other you is
Floyd | strapped into the chair. A glass window is in the wall behind you,
Floyd | through which you can see the control room. The ignition light on the
Floyd | wall is glowing red, the test is running. For a brief moment it sounded
Floyd | as if someone called your name. "John!" You turn round quickly, but no
Floyd | one is anywhere to be seen. Perhaps you are going slowly insane.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can leave the chamber through the heavy metal door to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | [ Testing Chamber | Score: 0 ]
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unstrap me" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you mean.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You are John Taylor, a senior technician in the engineering team
Floyd | working in the Research and Development section of the Institute of
Floyd | Transportation.  You are wearing a ring, a pair of overalls and a gold
Floyd | chain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "other me" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want to do with Your other self.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "unstrap other me" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want to do with Your other self.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take other self" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think Your other self would appreciate being handled.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "move other self" 		
	

Floyd | You can't move that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "untie other self" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand what you want to do with Your other self.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "Well, it was worth a try." 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, not an option, alas" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sit on chair" 		
	

Floyd | You can't sit on the chair.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sit on other me" 		
	

Floyd | You can't sit on that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "I don't think giving yourself a lap dance is an option, either." 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
			DavidW says, "I was curious if the system would think we'd arrived or something." 	
			DB says, "Oh, hm. Interesting theory, anyway." 	
			DB says, "Lots of possibilities." 	
			DavidW says, "Anyway, it appears that we're done for today. I'm sure Jacqueline would like to thank everyone for coming and Richard for the game." 	
			DavidW says, "Also, if anyone has suggestions for next week's game, please let Jacqueline or myself know." 	
			DB says, "And thanks to them, of course." 	
			Otis asks, "Why does the original journal disapper when you enter the control room?" 	
			DB says, "Well, I'm off for now. See you fellows next week, if not earlier." 	
			DavidW says (to Otis), "did it? I didn't notice that." 	
	DB goes home. 		Otis says, "Yes. Replaying locally." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd | Do you really want to quit?

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd | Yes

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		
	Gerynar has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Otis says, "I guess it avoids issues with what 'journal' means at that point."	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
The One That Got Away by Leon Lin
As played on ifMUD on May 1, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of The One That Got Away, written by Leon Lin. The One That Got Away was originally released as part of the 1995 Interactive Fiction Competition, where it took third place in the TADS division. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load the_one" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd | tadsr - A text-only TADS 2.5.10 Interpreter.
Floyd | Copyright (c) 1993, 2006 by Michael J. Roberts.
Floyd |
Floyd | Do you want to read the introduction?  (YES or NO) >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "yes" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    On an ancient, crumbling clay tablet lie the words writ by a wise
Floyd | Assyrian scribe some 4000 years ago:  "The gods do not subtract from
Floyd | the alloted span of men's lives the hours spent on fishing."  It is in
Floyd | the spirit of these words that you have gone into your garage,
Floyd | unearthed the fishing equipment passed down to you by your father, and
Floyd | called in sick for several days so that you may seek the pleasure of
Floyd | one of the oldest sports known to humanity.
Floyd |
Floyd |    You drive into a national park well known for its fishing, and,
Floyd | parking your vehicle and yourself by a crowded lake, proceed to bring
Floyd | in a haul as large as your permit allows you.  But as the days go by,
Floyd | you feel that the challenge of rod and reel has left.  You find
Floyd | yourself limply tossing back the fish you so easily hooked upon your
Floyd | line.  You look within that part of your soul that has to do with
Floyd | fishing, and come up with void.
Floyd |
Floyd |    In frustration, you somehow wander into an old general store by the
Floyd | lake.  A century ago it was owned by a man whose name is now nearly
Floyd | illegible on the sign; today it is a concession stand for fast food.
Floyd | Still, mingling with the smell of hamburgers and fries are a group of
Floyd | graybeards, sitting on the porch and talking about days gone by.
Floyd |
Floyd |    You find yourself engrossed in their conversation, about catches of
Floyd | yesteryear, and struggles against the mighty fish of the past.  And,
Floyd | always mentioned in hushed whispers, is a legendary fish called only
Floyd | "The Old One."  Fifty, perhaps a hundred or two hundred pounds, long
Floyd | as the tallest pine and wilder than the savage bear of the forest, and
Floyd | appearing only once every thirty years, The Old One has defied the
Floyd | fishing poles of men for centuries.  "They even say," says one man,
Floyd | "The Old One even carried away the bride-to-be of ol' Bob of the bait
Floyd | store, though he never really believed it.  That I heard when I was a
Floyd | boy of five, that I did!"  There are chuckles all around.
Floyd |
Floyd |    After an awkward silence, one of the men says, "But The Old One
Floyd | only appears once every thirty years, don't it?"  "Uh-huh," replies
Floyd | another.  "In fact, it's appearing this year, ain't it?"  There are
Floyd | more chuckles all around as you quietly excuse yourself from their
Floyd | company.
Floyd |
Floyd |    That night you toss and turn in your tent as visions of The Old One
Floyd | swim in your mind.  You are almost out of bait and money, but perhaps,
Floyd | just perhaps, you might have a chance.  And so, at five o'clock in the
Floyd | morning, you slip away from camp, with only a rod, tackle box and
Floyd | thermos of coffee in hand, down the trail the old men told you about.
Floyd | You feel the thrill of fishing return to you as you make your way down
Floyd | to Lake Highwater.  Somehow, you think, you will succeed where others
Floyd | have failed.  You are sure that The Old One will not be...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The One That Got Away
Floyd | Interactive Fiction
Floyd | Version 1.1 (Release 2)
Floyd | Developed with TADS, the Text Adventure Development System.
Floyd | Copyright (c) 1995 by Leon Lin, All Rights Reserved
Floyd |
Floyd | (Type "info" for information about this release.)
Floyd |
Floyd | Path to Lake
Floyd |
Floyd |    This ancient dirt path, no doubt trod on by generations of stalwart
Floyd | anglers, leads north to Lake Highwater.  The path is surrounded by
Floyd | lush green grass and tall pine trees which fill your welcoming eyes
Floyd | with green.  In the distance, small birds chirp and the occasional
Floyd | deer can be seen scampering through the woods.  The only anomaly in
Floyd | the landscape is the large, unsightly mound of dirt sitting next to a
Floyd | pile of rocks.  To the west is Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax grumps 	
			Ellison says, "oh, we're being all timely" 	
			Limax says, "Hee hee" 	
			Limax says, "The problem is that the birthday banner is all the way in teh lounge, and I can't see it from here" 	
			Limax says, "Or maybe I can...." 	
			Tale says, "We should save often." 	
			Ellison asks, "the birthday banner has birth years on it?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x mound" 		
	

Floyd | This is a mound of dirt which was obviously formed when someone tried
Floyd | to dig a well here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "I can't remember" 	
			Ellison says (to Tale), "I thought this game was short enough that saving wasn't important" 	
			Limax says, "Yup, it does. I'm actully 9 years older than you... not 90" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x well" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "well".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says, "Hi, everybody." 		Limax says (to Ellison), "We" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x pile" 		
	

Floyd | Which pile do you mean, the mound of dirt, or the pile of rocks?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "rocks" 		
	

Floyd | This looks like an old pile of stones.  They're quite heavy, and have
Floyd | irregular shapes.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see something move in the dirt pile!  It's slimy, soft, and
Floyd | segmented--an earthworm!  Before you can even move, the worm
Floyd | disappears beneath the surface of the dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says (to Ellison), "We're playing on Floyd. Saving is important" 	
			Tale says, "I think you can loose and die" 	
			Limax loosens up 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "dig in dirt" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig in it with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a small pamphlet, a fishing pole, a dollar bill, a tackle
Floyd | box, and a thermos.  The fishing line seems to contain a hook.  The
Floyd | tackle box seems to contain a fishing knife, a cheese ball, a small
Floyd | weight, a medium weight, and a large weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "what's a little losing and dying among friends?" 	
			Touchy asks, "Does anybody know what a tackle box is?" 	
	Jacqueline clears the save counter. 		Gerynar says, "it's what you keep your fishing doo-dads in" 	
			Gerynar says, "hooks, bait, etc..." 	
			DavidW says, "It's a box where you keep fishing tackle." 	
			Ellison says (to Touchy), "it's what a fisherman keeps his fishing lures and hooks in" 	
			DavidW says, "It's like a toolbox." 	
			Touchy says, "Alright." 	
	Tale says (to Floyd), "read pamphlet" 		
	

Floyd | "Fishing Pole Instructions"
Floyd |
Floyd |    The following transcript is probably not exactly like your own
Floyd | fishing experience, but gives you an idea of what you can do with your
Floyd | new fishing pole.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Foredeck
Floyd |
Floyd |    This is the foredeck of the USS Tuna Melt, a fishing boat off the
Floyd | Baja California coast.  The deck is wet with the waters of the sea and
Floyd | the air has its distinctive salt taste.  You can go aft.
Floyd |
Floyd | > INVENTORY
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying a fishing pole and a tackle box.  The fishing line
Floyd | seems to contain a hook.  The tackle box seems to contain a shrimp and
Floyd | a plastic bobber.
Floyd |
Floyd | > LOOK AT LINE
Floyd |
Floyd | You see attached to the line a hook.  On the hook you see nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | > TIE BOBBER TO LINE
Floyd |
Floyd | You tie the bobber securely to the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | Old Man Pete, your captain on this voyage, wanders on deck.  He is
Floyd | smoking a pipe agitatedly.
Floyd |
Floyd | > PETE, HELLO
Floyd |
Floyd | "Avast, and shiver me timbers!"  growls Pete, who flexes his
Floyd | grotesquely oversized biceps restlessly.  "Aar, keep fishing!  I'll
Floyd | give you this gold doubloon to you if you catch the infamous fish,
Floyd | Doby the Mackrel!"
Floyd |
Floyd | > PUT THE SHRUMP ON THE HOOK
Floyd |
Floyd | Sorry, I don't know the word 'shrump'.
Floyd |
Floyd | > OOPS SHRIMP
Floyd |
Floyd | You slide the shrimp easily onto the hook.
Floyd |
Floyd | A sudden wave splashes onto deck, drenching everyone.  The water
Floyd | extinguishes Pete's pipe.  "%#&@$*( sea," he yells angrily as he
Floyd | plucks a sardine from the pipe.  "Can't a man get a decent smoke
Floyd | anymore?"
Floyd |
Floyd | > ASK PETE ABOUT SHRIMP
Floyd |
Floyd | "Aar, if ye don't catch Doby soon you'll be eatin' yer bait instead of
Floyd | returning it to the sea," warns Pete.
Floyd |
Floyd | > CAST LINE
Floyd |
Floyd | You swing the line back a long way, nearly snagging Pete with the
Floyd | line.  "Watch where ye put that line, ye landlubber!"  With a strong
Floyd | snap of the wrist, you launch the line and its contents into the sea.
Floyd |
Floyd | > Z
Floyd |
Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | "Aar, where's me lighter?"  growls Pete.
Floyd |
Floyd | > Z
Floyd |
Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | > Z
Floyd |
Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | > Z
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel a tug at the line!  It's weak, yet persistent, and getting
Floyd | stronger by the second!
Floyd |
Floyd | > REEL IN LINE
Floyd |
Floyd | You start reeling in the line when it snags!  You pull, and pull, but
Floyd | it won't come up!
Floyd |
Floyd | > REEL IN LINE
Floyd |
Floyd | Your pole bends so much from your effort that you think it's going to
Floyd | snap.  And suddenly, with a "Whoosh!", your line comes screaming back
Floyd | at you, knocking you to the deck!
Floyd |
Floyd | > LOOK AT HOOK
Floyd |
Floyd | You see a mackrel on the hook.
Floyd |
Floyd | "That's not Doby the Mackrel," says Pete angrily.  "You incompetent
Floyd | landlubber, when will you learn!  Get below and get more shrimp!  I
Floyd | won't rest until Doby the Mackrel is caught!"  "Curse you, Doby the
Floyd | Mackrel, curse you!"  Pete exclaims, shaking his fist at the sea.
Floyd | "From Hell's heart I stab at thee...for hate's sake I spit my last
Floyd | breath at thee!"  You involuntarily twist your body to avoid his
Floyd | flying saliva...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You look about the same as always.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "dig dirt mound" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig in it with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Fang says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Path to Lake
Floyd |
Floyd |    This ancient dirt path, no doubt trod on by generations of stalwart
Floyd | anglers, leads north to Lake Highwater.  The path is surrounded by
Floyd | lush green grass and tall pine trees which fill your welcoming eyes
Floyd | with green.  In the distance, small birds chirp and the occasional
Floyd | deer can be seen scampering through the woods.  The only anomaly in
Floyd | the landscape is the large, unsightly mound of dirt sitting next to a
Floyd | pile of rocks.  To the west is Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Oops, I forgot that giving a non-library response to X ME wasn't yet invented in the 90s" 	
			Touchy asks, "Interesting intro. Is it from a different game?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "It worked..." 	
			Limax asks, "Wait, are we playing already?" 	
			Touchy says (to Limax), "yes" 	
			Gerynar says, "for the past 8 minutes" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Limax), "Sigh - yes. Top of the hour, sharp." 	
			Touchy says, "But we barely did anything." 	
			DavidW says (to Touchy), "No. Infocom used to do the same thing with transcripts of fake games similar to the one you're playing, to demonstrate what's possible." 	
			Nitku says (to Jacqueline), "That's the standard TADS response" 	
			Limax says (to Jacqueline), "Oh. It came and went without me noticing" 	
			Touchy says, "hmhm" 	
			Limax asks, "Why don't we just wait until the top of the next hour, then?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "Ah" 	
			Touchy asks (of Limax), "What's so bad about right now?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "examine me" 		
	

Floyd | You look about the same as always.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "He's just doing that." 	
			Touchy says, "And what's everybody doing? Nobody is entering commands.." 	
			Jacqueline says, "He likes to be like that." 	
			DavidW says, "I've played this one already. I'm waiting to see what the rest of you do." 	
			Limax says (to Jacqueline), "Oh come on now... tell me how you really feel about me" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store
Floyd |
Floyd |    This weathered structure is Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store, the oldest
Floyd | bait shop at Lake Highwater.  Except for the sign on the counter that
Floyd | declares "Cameras, worms $1.00" the entire store has an air of rustic
Floyd | antiquity as well as a distinctly robust fishy odor.  On the west wall

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "take cheese" 		
	

Floyd | there is a curtain behind the counter leading into some back room, and
Floyd | upon the counter there is an old wooden bucket as well as a plastic
Floyd | receptacle.  By the entrance of the store, to the east, is a small
Floyd | collection of old photos, depicting champion fishermen.
Floyd | On the counter sits a camera.
Floyd |    Bob is here, minding the store.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Kid," says Bob irritably, "you just going to stand there or are you
Floyd | going to buy something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob launches into an extended monologue about the time he and Zeke
Floyd | flushed out a bunch of worms in his mother's vegetable garden with tea
Floyd | and drove the excited nightcrawlers into the pantry, scaring some
Floyd | guests.  He rubs his behind wistfully, as if remembering the results
Floyd | of his action.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline smiles. 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x bob" 		
	

Floyd | Old Bob has run this store for (if those old men are to be believed)
Floyd | 103 years. While you doubt that particular claim (for after all
Floyd | Willard Scott never wished him a happy birthday on the "Today" show)
Floyd | you sense there is truth to the claim that Bob is the best damn bait
Floyd | seller at Lake Highwater.  You could ask this man anything and he'll
Floyd | have an answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Kid," says Bob irritably, "you just going to stand there or are you
Floyd | going to buy something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "mkay...what did we just take?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a small pamphlet, a fishing pole, a dollar bill, a tackle
Floyd | box, a thermos, and a cheese ball.  The fishing line seems to contain
Floyd | a hook.  The tackle box seems to contain a fishing knife, a small
Floyd | weight, a medium weight, and a large weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Kid," says Bob irritably, "you just going to stand there or are you
Floyd | going to buy something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		two-star says, "The cheese" 	
			DavidW says, "That monologue about the tea looks like a hint." 	
			Limax says, "Ha ha ha" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask bob about worms" 		
	

Floyd | "Sorry, worms been hard to find recently," says Bob.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Kid," says Bob irritably, "you just going to stand there or are you
Floyd | going to buy something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "ask bob about cheese" 		
	

Floyd | "New-fangled artificial polysorbic, monosodium, dipeptide 3,3,4,
Floyd | whatever stuff!"  sneers Bob.  "I don't know what that
Floyd | radioactive-looking thing is made of, but I can tell you, it ain't
Floyd | going to catch The Old One.  You're gonna need *real* bait for that!"
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear what sounds like a sigh.  Bob is gazing at the large picture
Floyd | on the wall of the woman, whispering, "Nellie, Nellie."  Then he
Floyd | notices you looking at him funny.  You quickly avert your gaze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "Wait... am I the only one who hasn't played this before?" 	
			Nitku says, "I haven't" 	
			Gerynar says, "I haven't" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I haven't." 	
			Limax says, "Okay" 	
	Tale says (to Floyd), "ask bob about inform" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "inform".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "I haven't." 	
	Tale says (to Floyd), "ask bob about nelson" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "nelson".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "ask bob about tea" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "tea".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "ask bob about xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "I saw Tale driving, so I assumed that everyone had played it before" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | You speak the ancient word of power.  When you realize that it does
Floyd | jack diddly, you slap your hand to your forehead and exclaim, "D'OH!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "When we were kids those magic words really meant something!"  snorts
Floyd | Bob.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear what sounds like a sigh.  Bob is gazing at the large picture
Floyd | on the wall of the woman, whispering, "Nellie, Nellie."  Then he
Floyd | notices you looking at him funny.  You quickly avert your gaze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Tale says, "I just looked at the pamphlet because I knew it was important" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask bob about nellie" 		
	

Floyd | The normally locquacious Bob falls silent.  Finally, with an effort,
Floyd | he says, "Yes, that was my beloved Nellie.  She loved fishing as much
Floyd | as I did; we were perfect together.I didn't make that much money, only
Floyd | being a humble seller of bait, but I even managed to scrape together
Floyd | enough to buy her a gold bracelet with her name engraved on it.
Floyd | Finally, on her sixteenth birthday, her father finally gave consent
Floyd | for us to get married, and I was the happiest man on the earth.
Floyd |
Floyd | However, the day of our wedding, I was all dressed up and ready for
Floyd | the ceremony, but Nellie didn't show up.  We searched all around but
Floyd | couldn't find her.That's when I remembered there was some rich
Floyd | European guy who'd been also wooing Nellie, and it dawned on me that
Floyd | even my little gold bracelet wouldn't be enough to compete with the
Floyd | expensive trinkets he could buy without a second thought.My friends
Floyd | tried to console me; they said, 'Nellie's like Lake Highwater!  She's
Floyd | not so shallow she would follow riches instead of her heart!' But as
Floyd | the day ended and there was no sign of Nellie, I was forced to
Floyd | conclude she had left me for the European.
Floyd |
Floyd | At midnight, when I was drinking myself silly, my friend Zeke came up
Floyd | to me and said some guy saw Nellie that day, and that she'd been
Floyd | fishing on the pier and was pulled under by The Old One!  I didn't
Floyd | believe Zeke.Even at 14 I'd told many a tall tale about fishing, and I
Floyd | figured Zeke made that up to make me feel better.  Never did hear from
Floyd | Nellie again.  Her father died of heartbreak shortly thereafter.  I
Floyd | always thought Nellie might come back, and I've waited, just minding
Floyd | this store, but I guess it'll never be."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I ever tell you about the time I caught ol' Big Mouth up at Lake
Floyd | Shawnee?"  asks Bob.  "Boy, was he a wild one!  I waded down into that
Floyd | lake and pummelled him good with my bare fists.  That I did!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "ask bob about nellie" 		
	

Floyd | The normally locquacious Bob falls silent.  Finally, with an effort,
Floyd | he says, "Yes, that was my beloved Nellie.  She loved fishing as much
Floyd | as I did; we were perfect together.I didn't make that much money, only
Floyd | being a humble seller of bait, but I even managed to scrape together
Floyd | enough to buy her a gold bracelet with her name engraved on it.
Floyd | Finally, on her sixteenth birthday, her father finally gave consent
Floyd | for us to get married, and I was the happiest man on the earth.
Floyd |
Floyd | However, the day of our wedding, I was all dressed up and ready for
Floyd | the ceremony, but Nellie didn't show up.  We searched all around but
Floyd | couldn't find her.That's when I remembered there was some rich
Floyd | European guy who'd been also wooing Nellie, and it dawned on me that
Floyd | even my little gold bracelet wouldn't be enough to compete with the
Floyd | expensive trinkets he could buy without a second thought.My friends
Floyd | tried to console me; they said, 'Nellie's like Lake Highwater!  She's
Floyd | not so shallow she would follow riches instead of her heart!' But as
Floyd | the day ended and there was no sign of Nellie, I was forced to
Floyd | conclude she had left me for the European.
Floyd |
Floyd | At midnight, when I was drinking myself silly, my friend Zeke came up
Floyd | to me and said some guy saw Nellie that day, and that she'd been
Floyd | fishing on the pier and was pulled under by The Old One!  I didn't
Floyd | believe Zeke.Even at 14 I'd told many a tall tale about fishing, and I
Floyd | figured Zeke made that up to make me feel better.  Never did hear from
Floyd | Nellie again.  Her father died of heartbreak shortly thereafter.  I
Floyd | always thought Nellie might come back, and I've waited, just minding
Floyd | this store, but I guess it'll never be."
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob launches into an extended monologue about the time he and Zeke
Floyd | flushed out a bunch of worms in his mother's vegetable garden with tea
Floyd | and drove the excited nightcrawlers into the pantry, scaring some
Floyd | guests.  He rubs his behind wistfully, as if remembering the results
Floyd | of his action.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "ha - good Xyzzy response." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store
Floyd |
Floyd |    This weathered structure is Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store, the oldest
Floyd | bait shop at Lake Highwater.  Except for the sign on the counter that
Floyd | declares "Cameras, worms $1.00" the entire store has an air of rustic
Floyd | antiquity as well as a distinctly robust fishy odor.  On the west wall
Floyd | there is a curtain behind the counter leading into some back room, and
Floyd | upon the counter there is an old wooden bucket as well as a plastic
Floyd | receptacle.  By the entrance of the store, to the east, is a small
Floyd | collection of old photos, depicting champion fishermen.
Floyd | On the counter sits a camera.
Floyd |    Bob is here, minding the store.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I ever tell you about the time I caught ol' Big Mouth up at Lake
Floyd | Shawnee?"  asks Bob.  "Boy, was he a wild one!  I waded down into that
Floyd | lake and pummelled him good with my bare fists.  That I did!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask bob about big mouth" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "mouth".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "ask bob about bob" 		
	

Floyd | "What's that, kid?"  demands Bob indignantly.  "I don't understand ya,
Floyd | speak up!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Kid," says Bob irritably, "you just going to stand there or are you
Floyd | going to buy something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask bob about fishing" 		
	

Floyd | "I've picked my teeth with larger," says Bob nonchalantly.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob launches into an extended monologue about the time he and Zeke
Floyd | flushed out a bunch of worms in his mother's vegetable garden with tea
Floyd | and drove the excited nightcrawlers into the pantry, scaring some
Floyd | guests.  He rubs his behind wistfully, as if remembering the results
Floyd | of his action.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bucket" 		
	

Floyd | This bucket is normally used to hold worms.  At the moment, it's quite
Floyd | empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob launches into an extended monologue about the time he and Zeke
Floyd | flushed out a bunch of worms in his mother's vegetable garden with tea
Floyd | and drove the excited nightcrawlers into the pantry, scaring some
Floyd | guests.  He rubs his behind wistfully, as if remembering the results
Floyd | of his action.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "ask bob about old one" 		
	

Floyd | Bob starts to say something, probably one of his long winded stories,
Floyd | but suddenly falls silent and looks at the picture of the woman on the
Floyd | wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I ever tell you about the time I caught ol' Big Mouth up at Lake
Floyd | Shawnee?"  asks Bob.  "Boy, was he a wild one!  I waded down into that
Floyd | lake and pummelled him good with my bare fists.  That I did!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x picture" 		
	

Floyd | Which picture do you mean, the first photo, the second photo, the
Floyd | third photo, the fourth photo, the fifth photo, or the sixth photo?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hahaha" 	
			Touchy asks, "Yeah Gerynar, which one?" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x picture" 		
	

Floyd | Which picture do you mean, the first photo, the second photo, the
Floyd | third photo, the fourth photo, the fifth photo, or the sixth photo?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "first" 		
	

Floyd | This is a picture of "Bass-ackwards" Joe Bob Thorpe, in 1955.  He's
Floyd | holding up a large bass.  Next to it, in pen, is the notation "20
Floyd | lbs".
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob launches into an extended monologue about the time he and Zeke
Floyd | flushed out a bunch of worms in his mother's vegetable garden with tea
Floyd | and drove the excited nightcrawlers into the pantry, scaring some
Floyd | guests.  He rubs his behind wistfully, as if remembering the results
Floyd | of his action.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "ask bob about camera" 		
	

Floyd | "Don't know much about those new-fangled Japanese gadgets," says Bob.
Floyd | "They say just point the camera at the target and press the button.  I
Floyd | dunno."
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob launches into an extended monologue about the time he and Zeke
Floyd | flushed out a bunch of worms in his mother's vegetable garden with tea
Floyd | and drove the excited nightcrawlers into the pantry, scaring some
Floyd | guests.  He rubs his behind wistfully, as if remembering the results
Floyd | of his action.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "buy camera" 		
	

Floyd | Bob takes your dollar and hands you the camera.  "I don't know why,
Floyd | but it's only got one shot in it," he warns.  "Make it count, kid!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Kid," says Bob irritably, "you just going to stand there or are you
Floyd | going to buy something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "show the camera to bob" 		
	

Floyd | "Don't know much about those new-fangled Japanese gadgets," says Bob.
Floyd | "They say just point the camera at the target and press the button.  I
Floyd | dunno."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Kid," says Bob irritably, "you just going to stand there or are you
Floyd | going to buy something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "say 'screw you' to Bob." 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x second picture" 		
	

Floyd | This yellowing, aged photo, the largest of the lot, depicts a one
Floyd | Nellie Carpenter in 1894.  She's holding up a large bass which has the
Floyd | notation "16 lbs" next to it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob licks his finger and holds it up in the air.  "Feels like rain,"
Floyd | he remarks.  He licks his finger and holds it up again.  "Or, maybe
Floyd | not."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Something wrong with his short-term memory" 	
			DavidW says, "Make sure you save before using the camera, I guess, if there's only one shot in it." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x third picture" 		
	

Floyd | According to the caption on this photo, the young man standing in the
Floyd | photo with the bass is Robert Stanowski.  The bass is labeled "13 lbs"
Floyd | and the year is 1962.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear what sounds like a sigh.  Bob is gazing at the large picture
Floyd | on the wall of the woman, whispering, "Nellie, Nellie."  Then he
Floyd | notices you looking at him funny.  You quickly avert your gaze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I cleared the save counter; we're good to go there." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x fourth picture" 		
	

Floyd | In the black and white photo stands a man wearing what looks like a
Floyd | World War I military uniform, complete with rifle and bayonet.  Stuck
Floyd | to the end of the bayonet is a large perch, next to which is the
Floyd | notation "15 lbs".  A caption identifies the person as Roger Peterson;
Floyd | the year as 1918.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob licks his finger and holds it up in the air.  "Feels like rain,"
Floyd | he remarks.  He licks his finger and holds it up again.  "Or, maybe
Floyd | not."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x fifth picture" 		
	

Floyd | This photo stands out as the only color picture in the collection.  A
Floyd | grizzled old man, in plaid shirt and faded brown trousers, grins
Floyd | through a thick white beard as he holds above his head a surprisingly
Floyd | large bass.  The notation next to the fish is "35 lbs" followed by a
Floyd | number of exclamation points.  The person is identified as 'Zeke
Floyd | Wilder, and the year is 19xx--you can't quiet make out the last two
Floyd | digits.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob licks his finger and holds it up in the air.  "Feels like rain,"
Floyd | he remarks.  He licks his finger and holds it up again.  "Or, maybe
Floyd | not."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "kick bucket" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "kick".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x sixth picture" 		
	

Floyd | This grainy black and white photo, obviously taken during the twilight
Floyd | hours, is a shot of Lake Highwater.  In the middle of the photo is a
Floyd | large but fuzzy black splotch.  With a bit of imagination, you think
Floyd | it might possibly be fish-shaped.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob licks his finger and holds it up in the air.  "Feels like rain,"
Floyd | he remarks.  He licks his finger and holds it up again.  "Or, maybe
Floyd | not."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask bob about sixth picture" 		
	

Floyd | "Yessir," says Bob, "that's the *only* known picture of The Old One
Floyd | that's known to man."  He shakes his head and sighs.  "Folks been
Floyd | seeing The Old One since the Cru-sades, but no one's ever caught him
Floyd | on film until 1935.  The man who can snag that fish will be hailed as
Floyd | Lake Highwater's greatest angler, you can bet on that."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I ever tell you about the time I caught ol' Big Mouth up at Lake
Floyd | Shawnee?"  asks Bob.  "Boy, was he a wild one!  I waded down into that
Floyd | lake and pummelled him good with my bare fists.  That I did!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask bob about second picture" 		
	

Floyd | The normally locquacious Bob falls silent.  Finally, with an effort,
Floyd | he says, "Yes, that was my beloved Nellie.  She loved fishing as much
Floyd | as I did; we were perfect together.I didn't make that much money, only
Floyd | being a humble seller of bait, but I even managed to scrape together
Floyd | enough to buy her a gold bracelet with her name engraved on it.
Floyd | Finally, on her sixteenth birthday, her father finally gave consent
Floyd | for us to get married, and I was the happiest man on the earth.
Floyd |
Floyd | However, the day of our wedding, I was all dressed up and ready for
Floyd | the ceremony, but Nellie didn't show up.  We searched all around but
Floyd | couldn't find her.That's when I remembered there was some rich
Floyd | European guy who'd been also wooing Nellie, and it dawned on me that
Floyd | even my little gold bracelet wouldn't be enough to compete with the
Floyd | expensive trinkets he could buy without a second thought.My friends
Floyd | tried to console me; they said, 'Nellie's like Lake Highwater!  She's
Floyd | not so shallow she would follow riches instead of her heart!' But as
Floyd | the day ended and there was no sign of Nellie, I was forced to
Floyd | conclude she had left me for the European.
Floyd |
Floyd | At midnight, when I was drinking myself silly, my friend Zeke came up
Floyd | to me and said some guy saw Nellie that day, and that she'd been
Floyd | fishing on the pier and was pulled under by The Old One!  I didn't
Floyd | believe Zeke.Even at 14 I'd told many a tall tale about fishing, and I
Floyd | figured Zeke made that up to make me feel better.  Never did hear from
Floyd | Nellie again.  Her father died of heartbreak shortly thereafter.  I
Floyd | always thought Nellie might come back, and I've waited, just minding
Floyd | this store, but I guess it'll never be."
Floyd |
Floyd | "I ever tell you about the time I caught ol' Big Mouth up at Lake
Floyd | Shawnee?"  asks Bob.  "Boy, was he a wild one!  I waded down into that
Floyd | lake and pummelled him good with my bare fists.  That I did!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Tale says, "The writing here is nice. I must check out his other game one day." 	
			Fang says, "this author sure likes his textdumps" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "ask bob about back room" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "back".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "ask bob about curtain" 		
	

Floyd | "What's that, kid?"  demands Bob indignantly.  "I don't understand ya,
Floyd | speak up!"
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear what sounds like a sigh.  Bob is gazing at the large picture
Floyd | on the wall of the woman, whispering, "Nellie, Nellie."  Then he
Floyd | notices you looking at him funny.  You quickly avert your gaze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Tale), ""Fear"? yeah, that's a good one. CF played it early on." 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bob says, "Sorry, kid, can't you let you in there.  Authorized
Floyd | personelle only."
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob licks his finger and holds it up in the air.  "Feels like rain,"
Floyd | he remarks.  He licks his finger and holds it up again.  "Or, maybe
Floyd | not."

		Jacqueline says, "heh. But yes, he's a good writer. Albeit longwinded (like me!)." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "should we try going fishing?" 	
			Johnny says (to DavidW), "No, Kissing the Buddha's Feet." 	
			Bert says, "That seems in line with the theme of the piece." 	
			Tale says (to bert), "hehe" 	
			DavidW says (to Johnny), "ah. Also good." 	
			Nitku asks, "Are we ready with the shop?" 	
			Nitku says, "Silent agreement" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Kid," says Bob irritably, "you just going to stand there or are you
Floyd | going to buy something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Path to Lake
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, now in VERBOSE mode.
Floyd | Path to Lake
Floyd |
Floyd |    This ancient dirt path, no doubt trod on by generations of stalwart
Floyd | anglers, leads north to Lake Highwater.  The path is surrounded by
Floyd | lush green grass and tall pine trees which fill your welcoming eyes
Floyd | with green.  In the distance, small birds chirp and the occasional
Floyd | deer can be seen scampering through the woods.  The only anomaly in
Floyd | the landscape is the large, unsightly mound of dirt sitting next to a
Floyd | pile of rocks.  To the west is Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Lake Highwater's Beauteous Shore
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ahhhh, Lake Highwater!  This world-famous fishing hole is this
Floyd | state's best kept secret.  Nearly a mile around, Highwater shines a
Floyd | perfect blue in the early morning sun.  Ducks calmly fly over its
Floyd | edge, and pine trees crown the circumfrence of this majestic lake.
Floyd | The only sign of the hand of man is the short pier on which you now
Floyd | stand that points north towards the lake.  A well-worn path leads
Floyd | south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "Huh. That's weak. Hurray for glulx, then." 	
			Johnny says, "ILAC" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x ducks" 		
	

Floyd | The flock of ducks fly lazily over the lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x lake" 		
	

Floyd | Lake Highwater sits as peacefully as it has since the Ice Age, when
Floyd | the great glaciers retreated to reveal this regal body of water in all
Floyd | of its splendor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "swim" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "swim".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x tackle box" 		
	

Floyd | The tackle box is open.  In the tackle box you see a fishing knife, a
Floyd | small weight, a medium weight, and a large weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x rod" 		
	

Floyd | This is your trusty fishing pole, which belonged to your father and
Floyd | his father, and his father before him, and probably every first-born
Floyd | male in your family line back to the Stone Age.  It's made of strong,
Floyd | but flexible wood, and has a titanium reel around which is wound a
Floyd | line of nearly unbreakable catgut.  Attached to the end of the line is
Floyd | a hook.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "put bait on hook" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any bait here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "yummy catgut" 	
			Nitku says, "Titanium reel from the Stone Age" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x tackle box" 		
	

Floyd | The tackle box is open.  In the tackle box you see a fishing knife, a
Floyd | small weight, a medium weight, and a large weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "do we need to go back to the dirt mound to get a worm?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, we can smell the cheese." 	
			DavidW says, "I think that would be an excellent idea." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "smell cheese" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "smell".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "aw" 	
			DavidW says, "getting the worm, I mean." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Path to Lake
Floyd |
Floyd |    This ancient dirt path, no doubt trod on by generations of stalwart
Floyd | anglers, leads north to Lake Highwater.  The path is surrounded by
Floyd | lush green grass and tall pine trees which fill your welcoming eyes
Floyd | with green.  In the distance, small birds chirp and the occasional
Floyd | deer can be seen scampering through the woods.  The only anomaly in
Floyd | the landscape is the large, unsightly mound of dirt sitting next to a
Floyd | pile of rocks.  To the west is Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see something move in the dirt pile!  It's slimy, soft, and
Floyd | segmented--an earthworm!  Before you can even move, the worm
Floyd | disappears beneath the surface of the dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "dig" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig in?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "dirt" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig in it with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "hand" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "hand".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Ha ha ha... stalwart anglers" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "dig in dirt with pamphlet" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to dig in the mound of dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see something move in the dirt pile!  It's slimy, soft, and
Floyd | segmented--an earthworm!  Before you can even move, the worm
Floyd | disappears beneath the surface of the dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get worm" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any worm here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Time for explosives" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get mound" 		
	

Floyd | You can't have the mound of dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x rocks" 		
	

Floyd | This looks like an old pile of stones.  They're quite heavy, and have
Floyd | irregular shapes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get rock" 		
	

Floyd | You sift through the pile of rocks.  Though you're no rock hound, you
Floyd | do see one odd, heavy rock that looks interesting.  You take it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "dig in dirt with rock" 		
	

Floyd | Which rock do you mean, the heavy rock, or the pile of rocks?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "heavy rock" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to dig in the mound of dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x rock" 		
	

Floyd | Which rock do you mean, the heavy rock, or the pile of rocks?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "heavy" 		
	

Floyd | This is one dang heavy rock.  It has many strange protrustions and
Floyd | irregularities sticking out from its surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see something move in the dirt pile!  It's slimy, soft, and
Floyd | segmented--an earthworm!  Before you can even move, the worm
Floyd | disappears beneath the surface of the dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "dig in dirt with heavy rock" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to dig in the mound of dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x protrusions" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "protrusions".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "search dirt pile" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "drop heavy rock on dirt" 		
	

Floyd | There's no good surface on the mound of dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a small pamphlet, a fishing pole, a tackle box, a thermos, a
Floyd | cheese ball, a disposble camera, and a heavy rock.  The fishing line
Floyd | seems to contain a hook.  The tackle box seems to contain a fishing
Floyd | knife, a small weight, a medium weight, and a large weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see something move in the dirt pile!  It's slimy, soft, and
Floyd | segmented--an earthworm!  Before you can even move, the worm
Floyd | disappears beneath the surface of the dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "smooth dirt with heavy rock" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "smooth".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x thermos" 		
	

Floyd | Your trusty bright orange thermos is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "dig in dirt with knife" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to dig in the mound of dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "open thermos" 		
	

Floyd | Opened.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see something move in the dirt pile!  It's slimy, soft, and
Floyd | segmented--an earthworm!  Before you can even move, the worm
Floyd | disappears beneath the surface of the dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "x thermos" 		
	

Floyd | Your trusty bright orange thermos is filled with coffee.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see something move in the dirt pile!  It's slimy, soft, and
Floyd | segmented--an earthworm!  Before you can even move, the worm
Floyd | disappears beneath the surface of the dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says (to nitku), "nice idea" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put heavy rock on dirt" 		
	

Floyd | There's no good surface on the mound of dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "I thought we'd get the lid" 	
			Cathy asks, "try pouring coffee on dirt?" 	
	Fang was killed when the Heinkel He 111 which was shuttling him to Berlin crashed shortly after takeoff in Salzburg at Ainring on 21 April 1944. Only his black metal hand was recovered from the wreckage. It received a full state funeral. 		Cathy says, "that might make the worm come out" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "pour coffee on dirt" 		
	

Floyd | You pour the entire contents of the thermos onto the dirt pile (and
Floyd | not without a bit of tearful remorse).  However, your noble sacrifice
Floyd | does not go unnoticed by the fishing gods.  A fat earthworm, moving
Floyd | faster than any other worm you've ever seen in your life, comes
Floyd | barrelling out of the hole in the dirtpile and flops onto the ground.
Floyd | Then it abruptly slows down, and lies on the ground, twitching
Floyd | spasmodically.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "hey hey" 	
			Touchy says, "Good." 	
			Jacqueline says, "woo" 	
			DavidW says, "heh, coffee jitter worm." 	
	Cathy high fives Nitku 		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get worm" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "back to fishing?" 	
			Nitku high fives Cathy back, misses, stumbles on the ground, makes an ass of himself 	
			Cathy says, "ha ha" 	
			Cathy says, "my theory is that we'll need to experiment with different (combos of) weights on the fishing line" 	
			Cathy says, "we'll want to save before that since we only have 1 worm..." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy exclaims, "let's go catch a fish before jacq turns into a pumpkin!" 	
			Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	Gerynar wanders off in search of next week's winning lottery numbers. 		
	Gerynar has disconnected. 		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Lake Highwater's Beauteous Shore
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ahhhh, Lake Highwater!  This world-famous fishing hole is this
Floyd | state's best kept secret.  Nearly a mile around, Highwater shines a
Floyd | perfect blue in the early morning sun.  Ducks calmly fly over its
Floyd | edge, and pine trees crown the circumfrence of this majestic lake.
Floyd | The only sign of the hand of man is the short pier on which you now
Floyd | stand that points north towards the lake.  A well-worn path leads
Floyd | south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You came here to fish, not to swim.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	Tale says (to Floyd), "swim" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "swim".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "drink" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to drink?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "oh, sorry; we're already on the pier" 	
	Tale says (to Floyd), "drink water" 		
	

Floyd | You drink deeply of Lake Highwater.  Clear, refreshing water flows
Floyd | into your mouth and down your throat, calming the inner thirst within.
Floyd | You pull your head out of the water.  Then you proceed to upchuck all
Floyd | over the place.
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Also, looks like his plane is delayed a touch, so." 	
	

Floyd | >

		Tale says, "I guess upchuck isn't something nice." 	
			Cathy says, "eww, gross" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "put weight on line" 		
	

Floyd | Which weight do you mean, the small weight, the medium weight, or the
Floyd | large weight?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "small" 		
	

Floyd | There's no good surface on the fishing line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "tie weight to line" 		
	

Floyd | Which weight do you mean, the small weight, the medium weight, or the
Floyd | large weight?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "small" 		
	

Floyd | You tie the weight to the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Tale), "upchuck means to vomit." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x medium weight" 		
	

Floyd | This medium weight can be attached to fishing lines.  It'll bring your
Floyd | line down to a fairly deep depth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x large weight" 		
	

Floyd | This large weight can be attached to fishing lines.  It'll sink your
Floyd | line down to a very deep depth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "A great opportunity for a "what's upchuck" joke" 	
			Cathy asks, "I'm guessing our big fish will be pretty deep... should we add more weight?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Hm, good idea." 	
			Touchy says, "yeah" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "tie large weight to line" 		
	

Floyd | You tie the weight to the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | This is a fishing line, made of nearly indestructible catgut.  Woe be
Floyd | to any member of the fish persuasion that should find itself snared by
Floyd | this, this line of doom.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see attached to the line a hook, a small weight, and a large
Floyd | weight.  On the hook you see nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "should we add medium weight, too? what does everyone think?" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "put worm on hook" 		
	

Floyd | You bait the hook with the worm, which wriggles pathetically.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Hm. This might be a trial-and-error-by-save thing" 	
			Tale says, "I don't remember how I solved this" 	
			Cathy asks, "so, try like this so we've got space in either direction?" 	
			Cathy asks, "save first?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "We have, what, nine possibilities?" 	
			Cathy says, "well, probably 7" 	
			Tale says, "Hm, I think there are some hints" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Probably, but yes." 	
			Touchy asks, "2^3 = 8?" 	
			Cathy says, "each can be on or off, for 8, but probably 0 weights won't work" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "What about all three?" 	
			Touchy asks, "So should we run around and look for clues?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "That was the ninth one I was thinking of." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "enh" 	
			Cathy says (to Jacqueline), "that's one of the 7" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Ah, yes. Seven." 	
			Cathy says, "hopefully we'll get an indication of too deep / too shallow so we won't have to try all 7..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "ANYWAY" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah." 	
			Cathy asks, "ready to cast?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sounds good. Somewhere in the middle." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Sure, cast away." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "cast line" 		
	

Floyd | You swing your fishing pole back, way, way, back, and with a strength
Floyd | honed by years of angling you cast the line beautifully into the lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd | You feel a slight vibration on the pole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "ack! pull? wait? help... anyone here fish?" 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "reeeel" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "reeeel".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "reel in line" 		
	

Floyd | You reel in the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I doubt it's set." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "reel in line" 		
	

Floyd | Since you haven't cast the line out, you can't reel it in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "Oh." 	
			Jacqueline says, "A vibration does not mean a hit." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | This is a fishing line, made of nearly indestructible catgut.  Woe be
Floyd | to any member of the fish persuasion that should find itself snared by
Floyd | this, this line of doom.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see attached to the line a hook, a small weight, and a large
Floyd | weight.  On the hook you see an earthworm and a dilapidated rubber
Floyd | boot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "heh" 	
			Touchy says, "It doesn't? I don't know the first thing about fishing..." 	
	Touchy says (to Floyd), "get boot" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Tale says, "RTFP" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Cool, we still have our worm." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Tale), "heh" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "cast line" 		
	

Floyd | You swing your fishing pole back, way, way, back, and with a strength
Floyd | honed by years of angling you cast the line beautifully into the lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd | You sense nothing on the line.  Perhaps you should reel it in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "rtfwhat?" 	
			Tale says, "Pamphlet" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says, "hehe" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "reel in line" 		
	

Floyd | You reel in the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | This is a fishing line, made of nearly indestructible catgut.  Woe be
Floyd | to any member of the fish persuasion that should find itself snared by
Floyd | this, this line of doom.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see attached to the line a hook, a small weight, and a large
Floyd | weight.  On the hook you see an earthworm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "cast line" 		
	

Floyd | You swing your fishing pole back, way, way, back, and with a strength
Floyd | honed by years of angling you cast the line beautifully into the lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd | You feel a slight vibration on the pole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "the pamphlet had us reel after feeling vibration" 	
			Touchy asks, "more boots?" 	
			Cathy says, "although the example was a stronger pull..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, it talks about a week but persistent thing." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Cathy), "right" 	
			Cathy asks, "save?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Enh, we saved not too long ago." 	
			Touchy says, "Maybe we need to change weights..." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "(I was thinking we could save, then try reeling)" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Hm, yeah, maybe." 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Touchy), "What weights were you thinking?" 	
			Cathy says, "ok, let's reel it in and add more weight (after removing a tire or something)" 	
			Touchy asks, "The ones on the line?" 	
			Touchy asks, "Were there others?" 	
			Cathy says, "we still have a medium weight" 	
			Ellison asks, "did Bob say anything about our weights?" 	
			Limax says, "He's bobbing" 	
			Cathy says (to ellison), "no, but I don't think we asked him" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Hm, don't reckon I recall that, Ellison." 	
			Tale says, "Be gentle. Bob is very concious about his weights." 	
			Cathy says, "of course, no one's caught it before, so it's not like they can give us *useful* advice" 	
			Cathy says (to Tale), "groan" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "reel in line" 		
	

Floyd | You reel in the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | This is a fishing line, made of nearly indestructible catgut.  Woe be
Floyd | to any member of the fish persuasion that should find itself snared by
Floyd | this, this line of doom.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see attached to the line a hook, a small weight, and a large
Floyd | weight.  On the hook you see an earthworm and a tire.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get tire" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "whee; let's make a swing" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Cathy), "That is a good point about the no prior expertise thing." 	
	Limax walks slowly out of the room and into the sunset. 		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "tie medium weight to line" 		
	

Floyd | You tie the weight to the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "try with all of 'em?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I like that idea, yes." 	
			Cathy says, "no objections, so here I go..." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "cast line" 		
	

Floyd | You swing your fishing pole back, way, way, back, and with a strength
Floyd | honed by years of angling you cast the line beautifully into the lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd | You feel a slight vibration on the pole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline leans in. 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "wiggle line" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "wiggle".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "bah" 	
			Cathy says, "I think we can take him if we work together :-)" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "reel in line" 		
	

Floyd | You reel in the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | This is a fishing line, made of nearly indestructible catgut.  Woe be
Floyd | to any member of the fish persuasion that should find itself snared by
Floyd | this, this line of doom.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see attached to the line a hook, a small weight, a large weight,
Floyd | and a medium weight.  On the hook you see an earthworm and a vax.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x vax" 		
	

Floyd | It's an ancient piece of machinery.  You can't tell much more than
Floyd | that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "new theory: we get junk at the wrong depths" 	
			Cathy says, "it's how the game tells us it's the wrong weight combo without us losing the worm" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get vax" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x boot" 		
	

Floyd | This rubber boot has seen better days, as it's all ragged and filled
Floyd | with holes.  Then again, judging from its shoddy construction and poor
Floyd | workmanship, it probably hasn't.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "untie large weight" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "untie".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "remove large weight from line" 		
	

Floyd | You've already got your hands full.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "fun fun" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "drop tire" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "drop boot" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "drop vax" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "remove large weight from line" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | This is a fishing line, made of nearly indestructible catgut.  Woe be
Floyd | to any member of the fish persuasion that should find itself snared by
Floyd | this, this line of doom.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see attached to the line a hook, a small weight, and a medium
Floyd | weight.  On the hook you see an earthworm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "cast line" 		
	

Floyd | You swing your fishing pole back, way, way, back, and with a strength
Floyd | honed by years of angling you cast the line beautifully into the lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd | You sense nothing on the line.  Perhaps you should reel it in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "reel in line" 		
	

Floyd | You reel in the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "3 down, 4 to go..." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "remove small weight from line" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "btw, did you guys use the cheese for anything?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "If this doesn't work, perhaps we should consider the cheese." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "tie large weight to line" 		
	

Floyd | You tie the weight to the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Timing" 	
			Cathy says, "ok" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | This is a fishing line, made of nearly indestructible catgut.  Woe be
Floyd | to any member of the fish persuasion that should find itself snared by
Floyd | this, this line of doom.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see attached to the line a hook, a medium weight, and a large
Floyd | weight.  On the hook you see an earthworm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "cast line" 		
	

Floyd | You swing your fishing pole back, way, way, back, and with a strength
Floyd | honed by years of angling you cast the line beautifully into the lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd | You sense nothing on the line.  Perhaps you should reel it in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "reel in line" 		
	

Floyd | You reel in the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "ok, someone want to play with cheese?" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "smell cheese" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "smell".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "taste cheese" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "taste".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says, "ew" 		Jacqueline says, "er, ew" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "cut sheese" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "sheese".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "oops cheese" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to cut it with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Have you ever seen/smelled one of those cheese balls?" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "knife" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to cut the cheese ball.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "not a fishing one; an edible one -- yum" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x cheese" 		
	

Floyd | This is one of those cheese balls fishermen sometimes use as bait.  It
Floyd | seems to glow faintly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Is it a lightsource?" 	
			Cathy asks, "try crushing it with the heavy rock?" 	
			Cathy says, "I'm trying to figure out whether the rock is useful for something..." 	
			DavidW asks, "Why are you trying to cut the cheese? Do you think there's a baby cheese chick inside, struggling to get out?" 	
			Cathy says, "I figured it was too big to bait the hook whole" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "yay" 	
			Cathy says, "but I realize that I have no logical reason for that assumption" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "What about adding the rock somehow to the line?" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x rock" 		
	

Floyd | This is one dang heavy rock.  It has many strange protrustions and
Floyd | irregularities sticking out from its surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "nice idea; looks like it could work..." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "tie rick to line" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "rick".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "tie rock to line" 		
	

Floyd | You spend a few minutes tying the rock to the line.  It takes some
Floyd | effort, and the creative use of various protrusions on the rock, but
Floyd | you do it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oooh" 	
			Cathy says, "yay" 	
			Cathy asks, "add back the small weight, too?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Let's play a Very Deep Game" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yes" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "tie small weight to line" 		
	

Floyd | You tie the weight to the line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x line" 		
	

Floyd | This is a fishing line, made of nearly indestructible catgut.  Woe be
Floyd | to any member of the fish persuasion that should find itself snared by
Floyd | this, this line of doom.
Floyd |
Floyd | You see attached to the line a hook, a medium weight, a large weight,
Floyd | a heavy rock, and a small weight.  On the hook you see an earthworm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "should we add the cheese, too; sort of a 2-course meal offering?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "heh. Sure, why not?" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "put cheese on hook" 		
	

Floyd | You bait the hook with the cheese, which sits there like a dead
Floyd | weight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Or so the worm can be seen? yes, I'd try it." 	
			Jacqueline says, "We should perhaps also consider a kitchen sink." 	
			Cathy says, "heh" 	
			Cathy asks, "or saving?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "ready to cast?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Cathy), "You can save by typing (not to Floyd, just in the room): press save" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Cathy), "Sure" 	
			Cathy says, "cool; thanks for the directions" 	
			Cathy asks, "anyone else want to drive?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I think you are doing a swell job." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "cast line" 		
	

Floyd | You swing your fishing pole back, way, way, back, and with a strength
Floyd | honed by years of angling you cast the line beautifully into the lake.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Jumping Jehosaphat!  The line starts like a race horse threatened with
Floyd | with milk wagon.  You spot, for a brief instant, great mounds of froth
Floyd | break upon the surface of the lake, and the flash of silvery fins
Floyd | shines brightly through the water.  The pole bends, almost to the
Floyd | breaking point which you never thought reachable.  You strain to keep
Floyd | your quarry under control, but even your powerful arms must struggle
Floyd | greatly.  You feel your feet scraping desperately against the wood of
Floyd | the pier, slipping, slipping...  until finally, you're pulled straight
Floyd | into the depths of Lake Highwater!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "sorry, lag got me..." 	
			DavidW asks, "Could that be Nessie's bracelet?" 	
			Cathy says, "I'm betting it is" 	
			DavidW says, "Also, you're drowning. Maybe 'z' should be undone." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "good idea; thanks" 	
			Cathy says, "I was panicking, what with the drowning and all" 	
	Tale says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "hrm" 	
			Cathy asks, "I'm thinking we can try to reel to get closer, maybe grab the bracelet? take a picture? use the knife?" 	
			DavidW says, "All those are good ideas." 	
			Cathy says, "I'll reel if there are no other preferences..." 	
			Tale says, "Go ahead." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "reel in line" 		
	

Floyd | Not too likely in this circumstance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "grab bracelet" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "grab".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "hold bracelet" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "hold".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "try a normal get or take" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get bracelet" 		
	

Floyd | You can't reach the bracelet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "stab fish with knife" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "stab".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "cut fish with knife" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to cut The Old One.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "take picture" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any picture here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x camera" 		
	

Floyd | This is one of those "disposable" cameras in which you simply point
Floyd | the camera, press the button, and deposit the camera with an
Floyd | authorized film developer.  This looks like one of those new models
Floyd | that can even be used underwater.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "attack fish" 		Cathy says, "sweet" 	
	

Floyd | What do you want to attack it with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "knife" 		
	

Floyd | Your attack bounces off The Old One's scales, which have ostensibly
Floyd | hardened into an impenetrable shell.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your oxygen gives out, and shortly thereafter, so do you.
Floyd |
Floyd | *** You have gone to that great fishing hole in the sky ***
Floyd |
Floyd | In a total of 145 turns, you have achieved a score of 20 points out of
Floyd | a possible 20.
Floyd |
Floyd | You may restore a saved game, start over, quit, or undo the current
Floyd | command.
Floyd | Please enter (R)ESTORE, RE(S)TART, (Q)UIT, or (U)NDO:  >

		Jacqueline says, "moo" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate

		Jacqueline says, "Good try, Cathy!" 	
	

Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Tale says, "*ahem*" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "press camera button" 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Take a photo - right" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | [TADS-1010: object value required]
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x camera" 		
	

Floyd | This is one of those "disposable" cameras in which you simply point
Floyd | the camera, press the button, and deposit the camera with an
Floyd | authorized film developer.  This looks like one of those new models
Floyd | that can even be used underwater.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your oxygen gives out, and shortly thereafter, so do you.
Floyd |
Floyd | *** You have gone to that great fishing hole in the sky ***
Floyd |
Floyd | In a total of 145 turns, you have achieved a score of 20 points out of
Floyd | a possible 20.
Floyd |
Floyd | You may restore a saved game, start over, quit, or undo the current
Floyd | command.
Floyd | Please enter (R)ESTORE, RE(S)TART, (Q)UIT, or (U)NDO:  >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Wait, why two undos?" 	
			Cathy says, "I spent one looking a the camera" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "ok, now I think we're in the original high water" 	
			Cathy asks, "try taking a picture, then cutting the line so we can get back to the surface?" 	
			DavidW says, "yes. I'd point the camera at either the fish or the bracelet first." 	
			Cathy says, "I think Tale showed that killing the fish isn't possible" 	
			Cathy says (to DavidW), "good idea" 	
			Tale says, "Always glad to help by failing" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			Cathy says (to Tale), "no, it was a good attempt" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "aim camera at bracelet" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "aim".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "point camera at bracelet" 		
	

Floyd | You point the camera at the gold bracelet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your oxygen gives out, and shortly thereafter, so do you.
Floyd |
Floyd | *** You have gone to that great fishing hole in the sky ***
Floyd |
Floyd | In a total of 145 turns, you have achieved a score of 20 points out of
Floyd | a possible 20.
Floyd |
Floyd | You may restore a saved game, start over, quit, or undo the current
Floyd | command.
Floyd | Please enter (R)ESTORE, RE(S)TART, (Q)UIT, or (U)NDO:  >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "You need 3 turns of underwater activity, I think." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "we should be out now..." 	
			Cathy says, "maybe we should go back to the most recent save" 	
			Cathy says, "just before we cast" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "point camera at bracelet" 		
	

Floyd | You point the camera at the gold bracelet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "cut line" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to cut it with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "knife" 		
	

Floyd | Your knife bounces off the indestructible line.  So much for
Floyd | guarantees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate

		Jacqueline says, "OH CRAP CATGUT" 	
	

Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "drop rod" 		Jacqueline says, "I fergot about the catgut issue." 	
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | With a push against the lake bottom, you swim back up to the lake
Floyd | shore.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lake Highwater's Beauteous Shore
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ahhhh, Lake Highwater!  This world-famous fishing hole is this
Floyd | state's best kept secret.  Nearly a mile around, Highwater shines a
Floyd | perfect blue in the early morning sun.  Ducks calmly fly over its
Floyd | edge, and pine trees crown the circumfrence of this majestic lake.
Floyd | The only sign of the hand of man is the short pier on which you now
Floyd | stand that points north towards the lake.  A well-worn path leads
Floyd | south.
Floyd |    You see a tire, a dilapidated rubber boot, and a vax here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Tale says, "Maybe just let go=" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x camera" 		
	

Floyd | This is one of those "disposable" cameras in which you simply point
Floyd | the camera, press the button, and deposit the camera with an
Floyd | authorized film developer.  This looks like one of those new models
Floyd | that can even be used underwater.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Tale), "True" 	
			Cathy asks, "where do we get film developed? head back to Bob?" 	
			DavidW says, "Maybe. That back room of his might be a darkroom." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Path to Lake
Floyd |
Floyd |    This ancient dirt path, no doubt trod on by generations of stalwart
Floyd | anglers, leads north to Lake Highwater.  The path is surrounded by
Floyd | lush green grass and tall pine trees which fill your welcoming eyes
Floyd | with green.  In the distance, small birds chirp and the occasional
Floyd | deer can be seen scampering through the woods.  The only anomaly in
Floyd | the landscape is the large, unsightly mound of dirt sitting next to a
Floyd | pile of rocks.  To the west is Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store
Floyd |
Floyd |    This weathered structure is Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store, the oldest
Floyd | bait shop at Lake Highwater.  Except for the sign on the counter that
Floyd | declares "Cameras, worms $1.00" the entire store has an air of rustic
Floyd | antiquity as well as a distinctly robust fishy odor.  On the west wall
Floyd | there is a curtain behind the counter leading into some back room, and
Floyd | upon the counter there is an old wooden bucket as well as a plastic
Floyd | receptacle.  By the entrance of the store, to the east, is a small
Floyd | collection of old photos, depicting champion fishermen.
Floyd |    Bob is here, minding the store.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob licks his finger and holds it up in the air.  "Feels like rain,"
Floyd | he remarks.  He licks his finger and holds it up again.  "Or, maybe
Floyd | not."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "tell bob about bracelet" 		
	

Floyd | It doesn't look as though Bob is interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob launches into an extended monologue about the time he and Zeke
Floyd | flushed out a bunch of worms in his mother's vegetable garden with tea
Floyd | and drove the excited nightcrawlers into the pantry, scaring some
Floyd | guests.  He rubs his behind wistfully, as if remembering the results
Floyd | of his action.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask bob about camera" 		
	

Floyd | "Don't know much about those new-fangled Japanese gadgets," says Bob.
Floyd | "They say just point the camera at the target and press the button.  I
Floyd | dunno."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Kid," says Bob irritably, "you just going to stand there or are you
Floyd | going to buy something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Try give camera to Bob" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "give camera to bob" 		
	

Floyd | "Sorry, kid," says Bob.  "I don't particularly need a disposble
Floyd | camera."
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear what sounds like a sigh.  Bob is gazing at the large picture
Floyd | on the wall of the woman, whispering, "Nellie, Nellie."  Then he
Floyd | notices you looking at him funny.  You quickly avert your gaze.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "tell bob about camera" 		
	

Floyd | It doesn't look as though Bob is interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob scratches his beard abstractly, thinking about the old days when
Floyd | he could wrestle a great white shark to the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask bob about film" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "film".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "tell bob about bracelet" 		
	

Floyd | It doesn't look as though Bob is interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Kid," says Bob irritably, "you just going to stand there or are you
Floyd | going to buy something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Tale says, "Maybe you can open it" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a small pamphlet, a tackle box, a thermos, and a disposble
Floyd | camera.  The tackle box seems to contain a fishing knife.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I ever tell you about the time I caught ol' Big Mouth up at Lake
Floyd | Shawnee?"  asks Bob.  "Boy, was he a wild one!  I waded down into that
Floyd | lake and pummelled him good with my bare fists.  That I did!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "open camera" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to open the disposble camera.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob scratches his beard abstractly, thinking about the old days when
Floyd | he could wrestle a great white shark to the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x camera" 		
	

Floyd | This is one of those "disposable" cameras in which you simply point
Floyd | the camera, press the button, and deposit the camera with an
Floyd | authorized film developer.  This looks like one of those new models
Floyd | that can even be used underwater.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob scratches his beard abstractly, thinking about the old days when
Floyd | he could wrestle a great white shark to the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "ask bob about developer" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "developer".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store
Floyd |
Floyd |    This weathered structure is Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store, the oldest
Floyd | bait shop at Lake Highwater.  Except for the sign on the counter that
Floyd | declares "Cameras, worms $1.00" the entire store has an air of rustic
Floyd | antiquity as well as a distinctly robust fishy odor.  On the west wall
Floyd | there is a curtain behind the counter leading into some back room, and
Floyd | upon the counter there is an old wooden bucket as well as a plastic
Floyd | receptacle.  By the entrance of the store, to the east, is a small
Floyd | collection of old photos, depicting champion fishermen.
Floyd |    Bob is here, minding the store.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I ever tell you about the time I caught ol' Big Mouth up at Lake
Floyd | Shawnee?"  asks Bob.  "Boy, was he a wild one!  I waded down into that
Floyd | lake and pummelled him good with my bare fists.  That I did!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x plastic receptacle" 		
	

Floyd | This is the receptacle into which you place disposable cameras so
Floyd | their film can be developed.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Kid," says Bob irritably, "you just going to stand there or are you
Floyd | going to buy something?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bob says, "Sorry, kid, can't you let you in there.  Authorized
Floyd | personelle only."
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob licks his finger and holds it up in the air.  "Feels like rain,"
Floyd | he remarks.  He licks his finger and holds it up again.  "Or, maybe
Floyd | not."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ah. Put camera in receptacle." 	
			Cathy says, "go for it" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put camera in receptacle" 		
	

Floyd | Done.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I ever tell you about the time I caught ol' Big Mouth up at Lake
Floyd | Shawnee?"  asks Bob.  "Boy, was he a wild one!  I waded down into that
Floyd | lake and pummelled him good with my bare fists.  That I did!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob takes the camera out of the receptacle and mutters something about
Floyd | the troubles of modern photo development.  He saunters into the back
Floyd | room, where you hear him trying to set up developing equipment.  There
Floyd | are lots of clanks and swearing as pans come tumbling down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Developing liquids are being poured in the back room.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear Bob humming to himself as he sets some timers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | The sounds of Bob removing a photo from the back room can be heard.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob emerges from the back room with a photo in his hands.He's shaking
Floyd | his head. "Those dang-blasted cameras," he says.  "Even the young'uns
Floyd | can't figure them out!"  He tosses a photo into your hands.  The
Floyd | picture is a confusing jumble of several pictures, all crammed into
Floyd | the same space simultaneously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Couldn't even get a picture of The Old One," he says sadly.  "I guess
Floyd | you young people are as feeble as I thought!  Better luck in thirty
Floyd | years!"In a total of 164 turns, you have achieved a score of 20 points
Floyd | out of a possible 20.
Floyd |
Floyd | You may restore a saved game, start over, quit, or undo the current
Floyd | command.
Floyd | Please enter (R)ESTORE, RE(S)TART, (Q)UIT, or (U)NDO:  >

		
	Bert goes home. 		
	Bert has disconnected. 		Cathy says, "so, let's restore, then try winding the camera before we take the picture" 	
			DavidW says, "darn. I guess you have to do 'point camera at fish' not the bracelet." 	
			Jacqueline says, "bah" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Cathy), "Good point, yes." 	
	two-star took 30,500 buckets -- why? 		DavidW says, "The error message seems to suggest that more than one picture was taken, though." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Possible." 	
			Cathy says, "maybe need diff syntax there..." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	

Floyd | File to restore >

		Jacqueline says, "Sometimes, though, we just get weird messages on Floyd." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | In Lake Highwater
Floyd |
Floyd |    Somehow, you have found your way into this lake.  As you breathe
Floyd | using lungs and not gills, you feel that perhaps you should vacate
Floyd | this area before you drown.
Floyd |    A humongous fish, which is without a doubt The Old One, struggles
Floyd | to free itself from your line.  A gold bracelet, around its tail,
Floyd | flashes in the feeble light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I wasn't watching the restore numbers. I was making/eating lunch." 	
			Cathy says, "this should be when we first entered" 	
			Cathy says, "I still like the bracelet idea" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "wind camera" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "wind".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Was the button pushed more than once, though?" 	
			Cathy says, "not by us, but the camera had been used before we got it" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | No more undo information is available.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I shall have to depart quite soonish." 	
			Cathy asks, "would you like to drive for a bit? try your ideas?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "No no not me" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I am happy to observe - we are close, peeps. Close." 	
			Cathy says, "hmmm... maybe the camera is a decoy..." 	
			DavidW says, "no, I'll try" 	
			Cathy says, "wonder if we could have anchored ourselves to the pier with the vax/etc..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "point camera at fish" 		
	

Floyd | You point the camera at The Old One.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop rod" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | With a push against the lake bottom, you swim back up to the lake
Floyd | shore.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lake Highwater's Beauteous Shore
Floyd |
Floyd |    Ahhhh, Lake Highwater!  This world-famous fishing hole is this
Floyd | state's best kept secret.  Nearly a mile around, Highwater shines a
Floyd | perfect blue in the early morning sun.  Ducks calmly fly over its
Floyd | edge, and pine trees crown the circumfrence of this majestic lake.
Floyd | The only sign of the hand of man is the short pier on which you now
Floyd | stand that points north towards the lake.  A well-worn path leads
Floyd | south.
Floyd |    You see a tire, a dilapidated rubber boot, and a vax here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x vax" 		
	

Floyd | It's an ancient piece of machinery.  You can't tell much more than
Floyd | that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I bet either the vax or the tackle box could've been used for weight as well." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Path to Lake
Floyd |
Floyd |    This ancient dirt path, no doubt trod on by generations of stalwart
Floyd | anglers, leads north to Lake Highwater.  The path is surrounded by
Floyd | lush green grass and tall pine trees which fill your welcoming eyes
Floyd | with green.  In the distance, small birds chirp and the occasional
Floyd | deer can be seen scampering through the woods.  The only anomaly in
Floyd | the landscape is the large, unsightly mound of dirt sitting next to a
Floyd | pile of rocks.  To the west is Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store
Floyd |
Floyd |    This weathered structure is Bob's Fish 'N Bait Store, the oldest
Floyd | bait shop at Lake Highwater.  Except for the sign on the counter that
Floyd | declares "Cameras, worms $1.00" the entire store has an air of rustic
Floyd | antiquity as well as a distinctly robust fishy odor.  On the west wall
Floyd | there is a curtain behind the counter leading into some back room, and
Floyd | upon the counter there is an old wooden bucket as well as a plastic
Floyd | receptacle.  By the entrance of the store, to the east, is a small
Floyd | collection of old photos, depicting champion fishermen.
Floyd |    Bob is here, minding the store.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob launches into an extended monologue about the time he and Zeke
Floyd | flushed out a bunch of worms in his mother's vegetable garden with tea
Floyd | and drove the excited nightcrawlers into the pantry, scaring some
Floyd | guests.  He rubs his behind wistfully, as if remembering the results
Floyd | of his action.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put camera in receptacle" 		
	

Floyd | Done.
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob launches into an extended monologue about the time he and Zeke
Floyd | flushed out a bunch of worms in his mother's vegetable garden with tea
Floyd | and drove the excited nightcrawlers into the pantry, scaring some
Floyd | guests.  He rubs his behind wistfully, as if remembering the results
Floyd | of his action.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z.z.z." 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob takes the camera out of the receptacle and mutters something about
Floyd | the troubles of modern photo development.  He saunters into the back
Floyd | room, where you hear him trying to set up developing equipment.  There
Floyd | are lots of clanks and swearing as pans come tumbling down.
Floyd |
Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Developing liquids are being poured in the back room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear Bob humming to himself as he sets some timers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | The sounds of Bob removing a photo from the back room can be heard.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Bob emerges from the back room with a photo in his hands.Bob is
Floyd | handing you the photo when he takes a closer glance at it.  "Why,
Floyd | why..."  he stammers.  Suddenly he turns white and looks as if he's
Floyd | about to collapse.  You rush behind the counter to help him, but he
Floyd | recovers enough to thump himself several times in the chest.  Shaking
Floyd | his head as if to clear his mind, he stares at the photo again.
Floyd |
Floyd | "It's The Old One!"  he gasps.  "Look at it!  That's the largest
Floyd | bluegill I ever saw!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Um, a bluegill?"  you ask."Yeah," says Bob, pointing out some
Floyd | features on the fish.  "you can tell by the..."  His voice trails off,
Floyd | and you realize that a biology lesson is right now not the most
Floyd | important thing about the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Nellie," says Bob with a sigh.  "I know that's The Old One,
Floyd | because..."  He points to the golden bracelet around The Old One's
Floyd | tail.  "Because that's Nellie's bracelet.  It was just like Zeke said.
Floyd | I guess...she didn't really leave me for that rich guy after all.  She
Floyd | never intended to."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Um, I'm sorry," you say, not knowing what to say.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You should be!"  Bob snorts, life coming back to him.  "You have The
Floyd | Old One *that* close, and ya let it get away!  Young whippersnappers
Floyd | nowadays, they're as feeble as I thought."
Floyd |
Floyd | But Bob's tone cheers up as he slips the photo under the counter.
Floyd | "Still, I have to congratulate you on what ya did.  Before 1935, no
Floyd | one had a better picture of The Old One than this.  I always wanted ta
Floyd | see The Old One with my own eyes, and I didn't want to die before I
Floyd | did."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Wait a second," you say.  "This doesn't mean you're not going to..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Of course not!"  says Bob.  "Just because I done near had a heart
Floyd | attack when I saw that picture doesn't mean I'm going to keel over and
Floyd | die after I've achieved my ambition of seeing that blasted fish!  I'm
Floyd | gonna wait, right here, until someday someone brings in The Old One,
Floyd | straight from the water, to this here bait shop!  Maybe I'll even try
Floyd | it myself!"  You find yourself in awe at the old man's grim
Floyd | determination.  "Besides," he says, shoulders slumping a fraction of
Floyd | an inch, "if I don't live, who's gonna take care of poor Zeke's 170
Floyd | year-old great-grandmother when he dies?"
Floyd |
Floyd | And so your fishing odyssey at Lake Highwater comes to an end.  Out of
Floyd | bait (as your cheese ball has dissipated into its component gases) and
Floyd | money, you pack your belongings and get ready to leave.  As you amble
Floyd | happily out of the bait store, ready for the long hike home, you cast
Floyd | one more glance at the beautiful blue surface of Lake Highwater.  You
Floyd | spot a shape in the middle, and strain for a second to take a look.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's The Old One, leaping high into the air, as if to bid you
Floyd | farewell, the golden bracelet around its tail gleaming in the
Floyd | sunlight.  You smile and nod, and find yourself saluting this rugged
Floyd | fish, all the while, thinking, "In thirty years!  I'll be back!"
Floyd |
Floyd | As if to acknowledge the receipt of your challenge, The Old One waves
Floyd | its shiny tail at you and disappears beneath the surface of Lake
Floyd | Highwater.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a total of 153 turns, you have achieved a score of 20 points out of
Floyd | a possible 20.
Floyd |
Floyd | You may restore a saved game, start over, quit, undo the current
Floyd | command, or see a list of things to do in this game for your
Floyd | amusement.
Floyd |
Floyd | Please enter (R)ESTORE, RE(S)TART, (Q)UIT, (U)NDO, or (A)MUSEMENT:  >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "amusement" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Have you tried...
Floyd |
Floyd | Swearing?  Swearing in front of Bob?
Floyd | XYZZY?  (And in front of Bob?)
Floyd | Going east from the Path to Lake?
Floyd | Asking Bob about the pictures?  Taking a picture of Bob?
Floyd | Kissing, killing, giving objects, showing objects to Bob or The Old
Floyd | One?
Floyd | Ordering Bob or The Old One to do something?  Saying hello to Bob or
Floyd | The Old One?
Floyd | Fishing with the cheese ball?
Floyd | Fishing without bait?  (Try several times.)  At different depths?
Floyd | (Use different weights, instead of the rock)
Floyd | Drinking the coffee?  The lake?
Floyd | Eating the cheese ball?  the worm?  the birds?  the deer?  the ducks?
Floyd | Cutting the line with the knife?
Floyd | Casting the line in front of Bob?
Floyd | Taking a picture of something other than The Old One?  Taking more
Floyd | than one picture?
Floyd |
Floyd | Please enter (R)ESTORE, RE(S)TART, (Q)UIT, (U)NDO, or (A)MUSEMENT:  >

		Tale says, "Yay!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Huzzah!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "And now I must go to the airport!" 	
			Cathy says (to Jacqueline), "bye" 	
			Tale says (to Jacqueline), "Drive safe" 	
			Cathy says (to Jacqueline), "glad you got to stay for the end" 	
			DavidW asks, "Eating the deer? the ducks?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I shall leave Perry logging. Play around the amusing stuff..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Also, next week: Fragile Shells!" 	
			Tale says, "I hope there'll be a follow-up" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Have fun, folks!" 	
			DavidW says, "bye Jacqueline" 	
			Ellison says (to Jacqueline), "good travels!" 	
			DavidW asks (of Tale), "The author gave himself 30 years to write a sequel. How long has it been now?" 	
			Tale says, "Ha ha" 	
			Cathy says, "speaking of eating... it's lunch time" 	
			Tale says, "Good poinnt" 	
			Cathy says, "hey, 'amusement' is new; didn't get that before we solved it" 	
			Tale says, "It's usually at the end" 	
			DavidW says, "right. You have to win the game before getting access to that command." 	
			Cathy says, "ah, of course..." 	
			Ellison says (to Tale), "man, beating that game has made you age dramatically" 	
			Tale asks (of Ellison), "?" 	
			Ellison says (to Tale), "you're an old IF geezer now" 	
			DavidW says, "Talegeezer" 	
			Tale says, "I'm playing Phoenix games, you whippersnappers" 	
			Ellison says, "good point" 	
			Tale asks, "So, another small game?" 	
			Cathy says, "I'm in if we can wait 15-20 mintes to start" 	
			Cathy says, "15 would be the top of the hour..." 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, a break would be nice." 	
			Cathy asks, "I'm back... anyone else?" 	
			DavidW says, "I just put the kettle on." 	
	

Floyd | Please enter (R)ESTORE, RE(S)TART, (Q)UIT, (U)NDO, or (A)MUSEMENT:  >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "a" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Have you tried...
Floyd |
Floyd | Swearing?  Swearing in front of Bob?
Floyd | XYZZY?  (And in front of Bob?)
Floyd | Going east from the Path to Lake?
Floyd | Asking Bob about the pictures?  Taking a picture of Bob?
Floyd | Kissing, killing, giving objects, showing objects to Bob or The Old
Floyd | One?
Floyd | Ordering Bob or The Old One to do something?  Saying hello to Bob or
Floyd | The Old One?
Floyd | Fishing with the cheese ball?
Floyd | Fishing without bait?  (Try several times.)  At different depths?
Floyd | (Use different weights, instead of the rock)
Floyd | Drinking the coffee?  The lake?
Floyd | Eating the cheese ball?  the worm?  the birds?  the deer?  the ducks?
Floyd | Cutting the line with the knife?
Floyd | Casting the line in front of Bob?
Floyd | Taking a picture of something other than The Old One?  Taking more
Floyd | than one picture?
Floyd |
Floyd | Please enter (R)ESTORE, RE(S)TART, (Q)UIT, (U)NDO, or (A)MUSEMENT:  >

		
	Nitku has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		DavidW says, "I imagine we'd have to restart to do most of these." 	
			Cathy says, "anyone want to play with amusements? suggestions for another game? (or are we calling it a day?)" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm leaning towards calling it a day, actually, but I can be persuaded otherwise." 	
			Cathy says, "I'm fine stopping for now" 	
			Cathy says, "it's just rare that I'm available on Saturday, so I was going to play again if there was interest in another game" 	
	Tale has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Cathy asks, "shall we quit & free up Floyd?" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, I suppose we should." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Fragile Shells by Stephen Granade
As played on ifMUD on May 8, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Fragile Shells, written by Stephen Granade. Fragile Shells was originally released as part of Casual Gameplay Design Competition 7, where it took second place. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load fragileshells" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Fragile Shells
Floyd | An Interactive Escape by Stephen Granade
Floyd | Copyright á 2010 by Stephen Granade. All rights reserved.
Floyd | Type ABOUT for more information.
Floyd | Release 4 / Serial number 100401 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't know how long you've been hammering against the station's
Floyd | wall, but you stop as soon as you realize what you've been doing. You
Floyd | let your gloved hands fall by your sides and pause, confused.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You're in full kit, suited up against the vacuum. Your suit's wrist
Floyd | readout is flashing.
Floyd |
Floyd | What happened? Other than someone taking a cricket bat to the back of
Floyd | your head? You'd been...piloting? Moving the station? But why wasn't
Floyd | Suze doing that? You're the backup pilot, for Crippen's sake!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x readout" 		
	

Floyd | You reflexively check the suit's readout: plenty of oxygen; no
Floyd | integrity issues. The health report is rather more worrying, though.
Floyd | The suit thinks you've had a concussion.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x readout" 		
	

Floyd | Plenty of oxygen; no integrity issues. The health report is rather
Floyd | more worrying, though. The suit thinks you've had a concussion.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "eep" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "check that eyes are PERL" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're wearing a flex spacesuit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "x suit" 		
	

Floyd | Your suit is a standard-issue flex spacesuit?not a hardshell,
Floyd | thankfully, which means no radiation concerns. It has the usual handy
Floyd | extras: a pouch for storing small items and D-rings for tethers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Something took out the fluorescents, so the only light comes from your
Floyd | helmet's forward spot. Since you're facing the wall you twist your
Floyd | neck and look around frantically, your spotlight dancing across the
Floyd | remains of Node 4, before you realize what a bad idea moving your head
Floyd | fast is.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Eep - I forgot Perry!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "But keep playing, I'm logging him in." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And can fix it later." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x wall" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You take a more calm survey of your surroundings this time. You're in
Floyd | Node 4, the cylindrical science module. Some of the walls and
Floyd | bulkheads have buckled and parts of the module are now floating free
Floyd | or have otherwise been shoved to where they shouldn't be. You just
Floyd | know as soon as the news reaches Earth that the net'll light up with
Floyd | cries of how much taxpayer money went out the airlock.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're pinned near the starboard wall by some wreckage. Since you're
Floyd | facing the wall you've got a good view of the supplemental lighting
Floyd | switch that's at chest height.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "flip switch" 		
	

Floyd | Oh thank goodness: the supplemental LED lights begin to glow all along
Floyd | the station. The lights reveal details like the prise bar jammed into
Floyd | a nearby screen and how the entire aft end of Node 4 is gone, ripped
Floyd | away like the end of a tube of biscuits?
Floyd |
Floyd | ?you had strapped yourself into the sleeping rack and closed its door,
Floyd | hoping it would provide protection, expecting that it wouldn't, and
Floyd | there was a flash of light visible through the edges of the sleeping
Floyd | rack's door and your head cracked against the wall?
Floyd |
Floyd | You pause until a sudden wave of dizziness passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x switch" 		
	

Floyd | The switch turns on and off the Node's supplemental lights. Right now
Floyd | the lights are switched on.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x bar" 		
	

Floyd | The prise bar is a completely straight piece of metal the length of
Floyd | your arm and made of some light alloy because of the cost to bring
Floyd | things into orbit. Both ends are flattened and are the width of three
Floyd | of your fingers. The prise bar only sees occasional use thanks to
Floyd | Newton's Third.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take bar" 		
	

Floyd | You pull the prise bar free from the screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "unstrap me" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x screen" 		
	

Floyd | Back when the station had power and the screen hadn't had a prise bar
Floyd | rammed through it, you used the touch screen to record your daily
Floyd | exercise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | But you aren't in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "push me" 		
	

Floyd | That would be less than courteous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mary says (to Floyd), "x wreakage" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "push wall" 		
	

Floyd | Those are fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You're still trapped facing the starboard wall, so you can't see
Floyd | whether the escape pod is attached to the port side of Node 4 or not.
Floyd | Fore you can see the hatch to the station exterior is dogged shut.
Floyd | Looking aft you can't see the remaining three-quarters of Node 4,
Floyd | since it seems to have gone missing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "aft" 		
	

Floyd | You push off against the wall only to be pulled up short when one of
Floyd | your legs doesn't go with you. It's pinned.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x legs" 		
	

Floyd | Your leg is pinned in some wreckage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "pry leg" 		
	

Floyd | (with the prise bar)
Floyd | You slip one end of the prise bar between the struts holding you in
Floyd | place and apply pressure. You feel a vibration through your suit leg
Floyd | as the struts move apart until there's enough space that you slip your
Floyd | foot free.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "woo" 	
			DB exclaims, "Freedom!" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have 1 points out of 8, in 20 turns. (There's a complete list of
Floyd | your accomplishments so far which you can see by typing FULL SCORE.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x wreckage" 		
	

Floyd | Some of the struts have bowed out of the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "full" 		
	

Floyd | You have 1 points out of 8. Here is how you got them:
Floyd |
Floyd |      1 for freeing yourself from the struts
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "Being in the toyroom when everone else isn't trying to kill me is fun" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x struts" 		
	

Floyd | Some of the struts have bowed out of the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "spoken like a true werewolf." 	
	two-star says (to floyd), "Kill Gerynar" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Is there any way to see the status bar?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Mick), "No, unfortunately." 	
			Gerynar says, "unfortunately not" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | Fragile Shells is now in its "verbose" mode, which always gives long
Floyd | descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "port" 		
	

Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Starboard
Floyd | You're in the fore end of Node 4 by the starboard wall. Exercise
Floyd | equipment like the stationary bicycle is stored here, even though no
Floyd | one can use it while many of the Node's science experiments are
Floyd | ongoing. From here the sleeping racks are aft near where Node 4 now
Floyd | ends and the escape pod is to port. The hatch to the station exterior

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | is fore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You gently push off from the wall and drift port.
Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Port
Floyd | Thank goodness the escape pod is still here. The converted
Floyd | Predpriyatie craft is port of here; its door is closed and debris is
Floyd | wedged in front of it. The door is flanked by a dark display screen on
Floyd | one side and the door's control panel on the other. The exercise
Floyd | equipment is to starboard and the science experiments are aft, closer
Floyd | to the new jagged edge of Node 4.
Floyd |
Floyd | Embedded sideways in a wall is a closed compartment attached to a
Floyd | jagged piece of metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Port
Floyd | Thank goodness the escape pod is still here. The converted
Floyd | Predpriyatie craft is port of here; its door is closed and debris is
Floyd | wedged in front of it. The door is flanked by a dark display screen on
Floyd | one side and the door's control panel on the other. The exercise
Floyd | equipment is to starboard and the science experiments are aft, closer
Floyd | to the new jagged edge of Node 4.
Floyd |
Floyd | Embedded sideways in a wall is a closed compartment attached to a
Floyd | jagged piece of metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "xd metal" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Limax arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x metal" 		
	

Floyd | (the embedded compartment)
Floyd | It's a box roughly 30 centimeters on a side, with a ruff of jagged
Floyd | metal that was ripped from an equipment rack. The whole thing is
Floyd | embedded sideways in a wall, which makes you glad you weren't hit by
Floyd | it when it came whizzing through the station. The compartment has a
Floyd | featureless door that is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Limax says, "Aroo" 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | You push the door's button with one gloved finger but nothing happens.
Floyd | The escape pod door is supposed to automatically open in the event
Floyd | main power fails, but something's clearly gone wrong. You spend a
Floyd | moment cursing stupid turn-of-the-century NASA engineers with their
Floyd | hipster sideburns and their iPods, since that's better than giving in
Floyd | to panic. Just because NASA's old ISS equipment was available at
Floyd | fire-sale prices doesn't mean it was a true bargain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mary goes home. 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "pry metal" 		
	

Floyd | (the embedded compartment)
Floyd | (with the prise bar)
Floyd | You can't slip the prise bar between the door and the rest of the
Floyd | compartment, not enough to get any leverage. The only way to open it
Floyd | is electronically.
Floyd |
Floyd | This compartment used to be with the others next to the experiments
Floyd | aft of here. With any luck you'll find the button that opens the
Floyd | compartment there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "what was the 'eyes are PERL' thing about?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Pupils Equal and Responsive to Light" 	
			Jacqueline says, "It's an EMT thing." 	
			Doug says, "huh, cool." 	
			Jacqueline says, "You use it to check for issues after head trauma." 	
			Jacqueline says, "See if the pupils are equal in size under the same light conditions, cover the eyes or expose them to a small weak flashlight to see if the pupils respond." 	
			Doug says, "I'd try to make a perl-the-language joke, but Google says it's now 'PERRLA'" 	
			Limax says, "I remember that the pracice dummy we had for CPR had a concussion" 	
			Nitku says, "All pupils are equal, but some pupils are more equal than others" 	
			Limax says, "Gave me nightmares" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The door is controlled by a button mounted on a panel that is secured
Floyd | by four screws.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x screen" 		
	

Floyd | The screen should be lit up like a, well, a lit screen, but it isn't.
Floyd | Even though the main power's out the screen and door should have
Floyd | switched over to auxiliary power.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd | You push the door's button with one gloved finger but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "aft" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Aft, Port
Floyd | While some of the station's science experiments are still here, many
Floyd | of them vanished along with the rest of Node 4. The port wall is
Floyd | filled with racks of equipment and inset storage compartments. The
Floyd | damage is extensive near the aft ragged edges where the station now
Floyd | ends. From here the escape pod is fore and the sleeping racks are
Floyd | starboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor underneath you has a large crack in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | You carefully bring yourself to a stop before you reach the open end
Floyd | of the station. For one vertiginous moment you feel as if the remains
Floyd | of the station are above you and you are falling inexorably to your
Floyd | death.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x crack" 		
	

Floyd | Plates in the floor have cracked open, revealing the station's
Floyd | underlying structure. Deep down you can see a length of chain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get chain" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly reach between the broken floor plates trying to pick up
Floyd | the length of chain, but it is about a meter down, and you'd likely
Floyd | tear your suit on the edges of the crack trying to get it this way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "pry chain" 		
	

Floyd | (with the prise bar)
Floyd | That doesn't truly need prising.
Floyd |
Floyd | Through the open end of Node 4 you see the Earth roll into view,
Floyd | throwing the jagged edge of the station into stark relief and
Floyd | revealing an external battery on the outside of the station. While you
Floyd | watch the Earth vanish again the very expensive programs in your head
Floyd | start estimating orbits and trajectories. You're slowly spiraling away
Floyd | from Earth while the cylinder of Node 4 spins about its fore-aft axis.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "get chain with bar" 		
	

Floyd | You're able to reach the chain with the prise bar, but there's no way
Floyd | to then hook the chain on the straight flat bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "bend bar" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x compartment" 		
	

Floyd | (the embedded compartment that is near the escape pod)
Floyd | It's a box roughly 30 centimeters on a side, with a ruff of jagged
Floyd | metal that was ripped from an equipment rack. The whole thing is
Floyd | embedded sideways in a wall, which makes you glad you weren't hit by
Floyd | it when it came whizzing through the station. The compartment has a
Floyd | featureless door that is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "open compartment door" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Node 4: Aft, Port
Floyd | While some of the station's science experiments are still here, many
Floyd | of them vanished along with the rest of Node 4. The port wall is
Floyd | filled with racks of equipment and inset storage compartments. The
Floyd | damage is extensive near the aft ragged edges where the station now
Floyd | ends. From here the escape pod is fore and the sleeping racks are
Floyd | starboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor underneath you has a large crack in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny asks, "So?" 	
			DB says, "Well, let's explore the station a bit." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x battery" 		
	

Floyd | One of the battery modules dotted around the exterior of the station.
Floyd | It's slightly larger than a loaf of bread. It's on the exterior skin
Floyd | of the station?you can just see it from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB asks, "Starboard?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "So, this is one room, but there are different 'parts' to said room? Is that the trick?" 	
			Mick says, "I'm guessing four parts." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "starboard" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Aft, Starboard
Floyd | There used to be four sleeping racks here, small coffin-like
Floyd | soundproof booths where you could have a little bit of privacy. Now
Floyd | there's just one left. Its door is closed. The other three racks must
Floyd | have been ripped away when the accident happened. The station ends aft
Floyd | of here in a ring of jagged, twisted metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "Looks like it." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Clever work around for a ORGcomp." 	
			DB says, "I'm a fan of naval directions." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Ala Shade." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "fore" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Starboard
Floyd | You're in the fore end of Node 4 by the starboard wall. Exercise
Floyd | equipment like the stationary bicycle is stored here, even though no
Floyd | one can use it while many of the Node's science experiments are
Floyd | ongoing. From here the sleeping racks are aft near where Node 4 now
Floyd | ends and the escape pod is to port. The hatch to the station exterior
Floyd | is fore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "When I say 'ala Shade,' I mean the parts-of-a-room thing, that is, not the naval directions." 	
			Mick says, "Let's go open that door" 	
			DB says, "Indeed." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "aft. open door" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Aft, Starboard
Floyd | There used to be four sleeping racks here, small coffin-like
Floyd | soundproof booths where you could have a little bit of privacy. Now
Floyd | there's just one left. Its door is closed. The other three racks must
Floyd | have been ripped away when the accident happened. The station ends aft
Floyd | of here in a ring of jagged, twisted metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | You open the door and a body falls towards you!
Floyd |
Floyd | Right, deep breaths, it's just an empty spacesuit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x spacesuit" 		
	

Floyd | (the empty spacesuit)
Floyd | The empty spacesuit is just like yours, except it has SUZAN HARRISON
Floyd | stenciled on it. It also has the screwdriver you've used for EVA
Floyd | repair missions strapped to it?
Floyd |
Floyd | ?wrestling with the empty suit, desperately pushing it into the
Floyd | sleeping rack, wishing the lights hadn't gone off after the explosion,
Floyd | not sure why but knowing you have to get the damn thing inside?
Floyd |
Floyd | For a moment you struggle with panic borrowed from a poorly-remembered
Floyd | past.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "take screwdriver" 		
	

Floyd | You remove the screwdriver from the spacesuit and hold it in your
Floyd | gloved hand. You've spent countless hours on EVAs using screwdrivers
Floyd | just like this one, sweating in a spacesuit like the one you're
Floyd | wearing for up to eight hours. You had no idea those EVAs would end up
Floyd | being good practise for your current situation.
Floyd |
Floyd | You clip the screwdriver to one of your suit's D-rings to make it
Floyd | easier to carry.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x screwdriver" 		
	

Floyd | A low-torque powered screwdriver with a grip that's specially designed
Floyd | to be used while you're wearing these ham-hand gloves. It's clipped to
Floyd | your spacesuit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick exclaims, "So.. let's go unscrew stuff!" 	
			Johnny says, "control panel" 	
			Gerynar says, "I think we're gonna need that battery" 	
	ParserGirl arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "port." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Aft, Port
Floyd | While some of the station's science experiments are still here, many
Floyd | of them vanished along with the rest of Node 4. The port wall is
Floyd | filled with racks of equipment and inset storage compartments. The
Floyd | damage is extensive near the aft ragged edges where the station now
Floyd | ends. From here the escape pod is fore and the sleeping racks are
Floyd | starboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor underneath you has a large crack in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "fore" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Port
Floyd | Thank goodness the escape pod is still here. The converted
Floyd | Predpriyatie craft is port of here; its door is closed and debris is
Floyd | wedged in front of it. The door is flanked by a dark display screen on
Floyd | one side and the door's control panel on the other. The exercise
Floyd | equipment is to starboard and the science experiments are aft, closer
Floyd | to the new jagged edge of Node 4.
Floyd |
Floyd | Embedded sideways in a wall is a closed compartment attached to a
Floyd | jagged piece of metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The door is controlled by a button mounted on a panel that is secured
Floyd | by four screws.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "unscrew panel" 		
	

Floyd | You unclip the screwdriver and in short order have the four screws
Floyd | out. You let them drift away to join the rest of the junk while you
Floyd | gently pull the panel away from the bulkhead. With any luck you can
Floyd | fix what's wrong with the button.
Floyd |
Floyd | Behind the panel is a mass of wires held in place by a stick pad.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x pad" 		
	

Floyd | It's a square pad about the width of three of your fingers. It's made
Floyd | of some super-velcro substance the boffins came up with. It's lightly
Floyd | tacky on both sides and sticks to most any surface. The pad is stuck
Floyd | to the mass of wires. Patricia always used one to secure her pens?
Floyd |
Floyd | ?dogging the hatch and looking through the porthole to see Patricia on
Floyd | the other side snap a salute even though she's never liked your dual
Floyd | astronaut and military roles, but she must have felt it was the most
Floyd | appropriate goodbye gesture she could make?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "pull pad" 		
	

Floyd | The stick pad isn't very strong?you give a tug and detach the stick
Floyd | pad from the mass of wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x wires" 		
	

Floyd | Oh good grief, there are ten wires: Red, black, white, green, grey,
Floyd | blue, yellow, orange, violet, and white-and-red striped. They've got
Floyd | quick disconnects so you can yank them out of the panel easily. All of
Floyd | the wires are connected to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny asks, "Why is everything the width of three of our fingers?" 	
			Mick says, "I feel like I'm defusing a bomb" 	
			Limax says, "LEt's see 10 wires... that's a lot of combinations" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Johnny), "Maybe it's an attempt to avoid the metric/English/measurements-we-use-in-the-future issue." 	
			Mick says, "I don't suppose "pull all wires" would be the best action." 	
			Jacqueline says, "People used to inches are always jarred by cm, I think, and vice-versa." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Mick), "Well, we can save." 	
	Jacqueline clears the save counter. 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Measuring is hard" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "pull all wires" 		
	

Floyd | You pull the red wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You pull the black wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You pull the white wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You pull the green wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You pull the grey wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You pull the blue wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You pull the yellow wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You pull the orange wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You pull the violet wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You pull the white-and-red striped wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Mick), "Pull away!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Timing." 	
			Mick says, "That was anticlimatic" 	
			DB says, "Hm..." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "put red wire in panel" 		
	

Floyd | There's no real room for the red wire in there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x red wire" 		
	

Floyd | The red wire is disconnected from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The door is controlled by a button mounted on a panel that is dangling
Floyd | open, revealing the mass of wires, and the stick pad.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "attach red wire to panel" 		
	

Floyd | You re-connect the red wire to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "ok, so I don't think we can re-arrange the connections" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x stick pad" 		
	

Floyd | It's a square pad about the width of three of your fingers. It's made
Floyd | of some super-velcro substance the boffins came up with. It's lightly
Floyd | tacky on both sides and sticks to most any surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "What else was three fingers wide?" 	
			Johnny asks (of Jacq), "Well, maybe, but then why use 'boffins'?" 	
			Gerynar says, "ah...put the sticky pad on the bar and then get the chain, we can then probably attach the chain to our suit so we can go out and get the battery" 	
			Johnny says (to Mick), "Prybar." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put pad on bar" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the stick pad and stick the stick pad to the prise bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "yay" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "aft" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Aft, Port
Floyd | While some of the station's science experiments are still here, many
Floyd | of them vanished along with the rest of Node 4. The port wall is
Floyd | filled with racks of equipment and inset storage compartments. The
Floyd | damage is extensive near the aft ragged edges where the station now
Floyd | ends. From here the escape pod is fore and the sleeping racks are
Floyd | starboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor underneath you has a large crack in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "touch chain with bar" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to touch the length of chain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "get chain with bar" 		
	

Floyd | With the stick pad on the end of the bar, you're able to snag the
Floyd | chain and pull it out from under the floor, even though the chain
Floyd | doesn't really want to stick to the pad. You coil the chain and attach
Floyd | it to one of your suit's D-rings.
Floyd |
Floyd | The enormity of the task in front of you, the unlikelihood of your
Floyd | escaping, nearly paralyzes you. You take a few deep breaths to steady
Floyd | yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Johnny), "Hm, point." 	
			Johnny says, "I'm going to eat quickly." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Johnny), "Careful. Don't aspirate anything." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x chain" 		
	

Floyd | It's several meters long and very similar to a bike chain. Both ends
Floyd | sport carabiners, small metal loops with a spring-loaded latch. One
Floyd | end of the chain is clipped to your suit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "it does seem to be a British space station." 	
			Mick says, "We need to find something to attach the other end to" 	
			Gerynar says, "we need to find something inside to attach the other end to" 	
			Gerynar says, "timing" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Node 4: Aft, Port
Floyd | While some of the station's science experiments are still here, many
Floyd | of them vanished along with the rest of Node 4. The port wall is
Floyd | filled with racks of equipment and inset storage compartments. The
Floyd | damage is extensive near the aft ragged edges where the station now
Floyd | ends. From here the escape pod is fore and the sleeping racks are
Floyd | starboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor underneath you has a large crack in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x racks" 		
	

Floyd | All of the experiments are in 19-inch racks, complete with protruding
Floyd | handles, that are bolted into the wall. The experiments often meant
Floyd | one thing: tedious checklists. You had to follow extensive checklists
Floyd | and write down the results at every step in a logbook because typing
Floyd | information into a computer would be too easy. It was so tedious that
Floyd | you made Quintin do it for you whenever possible. The logbooks were
Floyd | stored in nearby storage compartments. You got in the habit of writing
Floyd | all kinds of notes on the logbooks just because they were handy.
Floyd |
Floyd | Next to the storage compartments is a button that opens the
Floyd | compartment you saw near the escape pod.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd | There's a gas line in front of the button, which you brush aside to
Floyd | push and hold the button. The compartment near the escape pod swings
Floyd | open, so you keep holding the button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "put chain on handle" 		
	

Floyd | You find a convenient handle on one of the experiments to clip one of
Floyd | the chain's carabiners onto. You now have a chain that runs from the
Floyd | experiments to your suit, forming a tether.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	ParserGirl goes home. 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "afk" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "aft" 		
	

Floyd | Before you leave you have to let go of the button, making the
Floyd | compartment near the escape pod swing closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | The piloting programs in your head plan your route. You take a deep
Floyd | breath and grasp your tether tightly. Ready, steady, go?and you jump,
Floyd | trusting your modified instincts to keep you safe. You soar out into
Floyd | space before the tether pulls taut and you land flat on the outside of
Floyd | the station, your boots grabbing hold.
Floyd |
Floyd | Outside Node 4
Floyd | You cling carefully to the outside of Node 4. From here you can see
Floyd | that this is all there is: a small, ragged cylinder, spinning as it
Floyd | tumbles around the Earth. There is no sign of the rest of the station.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a backup battery here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The chain runs back into the station, tethering you.
Floyd |
Floyd | For a moment you consider unclipping the chain, kicking off of Node 4
Floyd | and tumbling peacefully away. You giggle before you can stop yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "Floyd steps away from the keyboard..." 	
			DB says, "Ooh, battery." 	
	DB says (to Floyd), "get battery" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully unclip the screwdriver and remove the screws from around
Floyd | the battery. You watch the screws float off into space and wonder if
Floyd | they'll eventually embed themselves in some random satellite. You then
Floyd | carefully lift the battery and tuck it under one arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your suit's readout flashes.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Apparently we'll need something to keep that button held down" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x readout" 		
	

Floyd | Plenty of oxygen; no integrity issues. The suit's mini-doc warns you
Floyd | that your blood pressure and respiration have spiked. Oh, and you
Floyd | probably have a concussion.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x battery" 		
	

Floyd | It's not just a battery, it's a space battery. The battery module is
Floyd | slightly larger than a loaf of bread, and has two terminal slots where
Floyd | wires can be inserted.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "fore" 		
	

Floyd | You have a tether, but it's a short one, and you've no interest in
Floyd | playing Major Tom. The only place to go is back inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "inside" 		
	

Floyd | Getting back inside is a little trickier than leaping outside, but
Floyd | it's nothing you and your fancy head full of kinematic equations can't
Floyd | handle.
Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Aft, Port
Floyd | While some of the station's science experiments are still here, many
Floyd | of them vanished along with the rest of Node 4. The port wall is
Floyd | filled with racks of equipment and inset storage compartments. The
Floyd | damage is extensive near the aft ragged edges where the station now
Floyd | ends. From here the escape pod is fore and the sleeping racks are
Floyd | starboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor underneath you has a large crack in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | One end of the chain is looped around the science experiments; one end
Floyd | is clipped to your suit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		DB says, "hehe, Major Tom." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "unhook chain from experiments" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "unattach chain" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "remove chain" 		
	

Floyd | (from the science experiments)
Floyd | Unchained.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "I'm assuming that's referring to Bowie, not Schilling" 	
			DavidW says (to Mick), "detach might've worked also." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd | You brush aside the gas line to push and hold the button. The
Floyd | compartment near the escape pod swings open, so you keep holding the
Floyd | button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Who designs buttons to work this way?" 	
			Gerynar says, "mean implementors" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x button" 		
	

Floyd | A simple momentary-contact button that some bright spark at NASA
Floyd | thought was an appropriate control to open the compartment you saw
Floyd | near the escape pod. Whoever designed that stupid button and
Floyd | compartment is probably in his seventies now, which means you might be
Floyd | able to look him up and punch him if you get back to Earth and can
Floyd | obtain a visa for the NUS.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dangling in front of the button is a gas line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "maybe it's a zero-G thing" 	
			Mick says, "Hahaha" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x gas line" 		
	

Floyd | A nitrogen feed line for one of the experiments is in front of the
Floyd | button. It's a metal hard line that has an L-shaped bend right in
Floyd | front of the compartment button, with the threaded end of the line
Floyd | pointing away from the button. Partway up the line is the valve that
Floyd | controls nitrogen flow. The valve is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "attach hose to button" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "wait, NASA, huh. and designer is in his 70s. what year is this?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "attach line to button" 		
	

Floyd | You would achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x valuve" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "1984?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x valve" 		
	

Floyd | A nitrogen feed line for one of the experiments is in front of the
Floyd | button. It's a metal hard line that has an L-shaped bend right in
Floyd | front of the compartment button, with the threaded end of the line
Floyd | pointing away from the button. Partway up the line is the valve that
Floyd | controls nitrogen flow. The valve is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		Doug asks, "is 'NUS' the 'New United States' or something?" 	
			Ellison says, "hello hello" 	
			DB says, "Maybe it's like USNA or something." 	
			Mick says (to Ellison), "Hello" 	
			Limax says, "Hey Ellison" 	
			DB says, "Hi, Ellison." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x put stick pad on button" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of Ellison), "Played this?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put stick pad on button" 		
	

Floyd | You stick the stick pad and the prise bar to the single button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "I have not!" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "rotate gas line" 		
	

Floyd | You open the valve on the gas line. Nitrogen begins flowing slowly out
Floyd | of the end of the line, causing the L bend in the gas line to press
Floyd | gently against the button but not hard enough to push the button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "have we broken any shells yet?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press bar" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd | The prise bar is in your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny asks (of Ellison), "would you like to KICK SHELLS?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Just our skull, I think." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "detach stick pad from button" 		
	

Floyd | You peel the stick pad off of the single button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "Well, the space station thingy is looking pretty fragile right now." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd | It's already pushed down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "And U.S.S. Omelet, here" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x button" 		
	

Floyd | A simple momentary-contact button that some bright spark at NASA
Floyd | thought was an appropriate control to open the compartment you saw
Floyd | near the escape pod. Whoever designed that stupid button and
Floyd | compartment is probably in his seventies now, which means you might be
Floyd | able to look him up and punch him if you get back to Earth and can
Floyd | obtain a visa for the NUS.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dangling in front of the button is a gas line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "smash button" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "rotate gas line" 		
	

Floyd | You close the valve on the gas line. The cloud of nitrogen quickly
Floyd | disperses.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "rotate gas line" 		
	

Floyd | You open the valve on the gas line. Nitrogen begins flowing slowly out
Floyd | of the end of the line, causing the L bend in the gas line to press
Floyd | gently against the button but not hard enough to push the button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "bend gas line" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x pouch" 		
	

Floyd | A small snap pouch for holding sundries.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "open pouch" 		
	

Floyd | No need. You've long trained to open the pouch only long enough to put
Floyd | something in or take something out of it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Where did the pouch come from?" 	
			Gerynar says, "it's part of our suit" 	
			Cathy says, "I got back home a while ago and have been reading to catch up; noticed that in a very early description" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "look in pouch" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing in the pouch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "We need to make the gas come out stronger somehow" 	
			Mick asks, "Or maybe plug it?" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x gas line" 		
	

Floyd | A nitrogen feed line for one of the experiments is in front of the
Floyd | button. It's a metal hard line that has an L-shaped bend right in
Floyd | front of the compartment button, with the threaded end of the line
Floyd | pointing away from the button. Partway up the line is the valve that
Floyd | controls nitrogen flow. The valve is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "close valve" 		
	

Floyd | You close the valve on the gas line. The cloud of nitrogen quickly
Floyd | disperses.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a backup battery and you're wearing a flex spacesuit.
Floyd | Clipped to your suit is a length of chain and a screwdriver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x battery terminals" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to examine the backup battery.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x terminals" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "should we try hooking wires to the battery?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x threaded end" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny asks, "Which two?" 	
			DB asks, "Trial and error?" 	
			Mick says, "That sounds tedious" 	
			Cathy says, "red and black are typical power colors" 	
			Cathy says, "or we could just try "attach wires to battery"" 	
			DB says, "Maybe we can find some other clues elsewhere." 	
			Ellison asks, "is there a nozzle or anything else to attach to that line?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "fore" 		
	

Floyd | Before you leave you have to let go of the button, making the
Floyd | compartment near the escape pod swing closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Port
Floyd | Thank goodness the escape pod is still here. The converted
Floyd | Predpriyatie craft is port of here; its door is closed and debris is
Floyd | wedged in front of it. The door is flanked by a dark display screen on
Floyd | one side and the door's control panel on the other. The exercise
Floyd | equipment is to starboard and the science experiments are aft, closer
Floyd | to the new jagged edge of Node 4.
Floyd |
Floyd | Embedded sideways in a wall is a closed compartment attached to a
Floyd | jagged piece of metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | The control panel is open, revealing a mass of wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x debris" 		
	

Floyd | A whole wodge of twisted metal jammed in front of the escape pod door
Floyd | like a ruined column.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "connect wires to battery" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to specify which wire you want to plug.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "connect black wire to battery" 		
	

Floyd | You plug the black wire into the battery's terminal slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "connect red wire to battery" 		
	

Floyd | (first unplugging the red wire)
Floyd | You pull the red wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You plug the red wire into the battery's terminal slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x battery" 		
	

Floyd | It's not just a battery, it's a space battery. The battery module is
Floyd | slightly larger than a loaf of bread, and has two terminal slots where
Floyd | wires can be inserted.
Floyd |
Floyd | The red wire and the black wire are plugged into the battery.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "funky" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x wires" 		
	

Floyd | There are ten wires: Red, black, white, green, grey, blue, yellow,
Floyd | orange, violet, and white-and-red striped. They've got quick
Floyd | disconnects so you can yank them out of the panel easily.
Floyd |
Floyd | The red wire and the black wire are plugged into the battery. The rest
Floyd | of the wires are disconnected from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The door is controlled by a button mounted on a panel that is dangling
Floyd | open, revealing the mass of wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd | You push the door's button with one gloved finger but nothing happens
Floyd | even though you've fiddled with the wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "The candy cane wire seems to stand out" 	
			Cathy says (to nick), "I agree" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | The door to the escape pod is currently closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "think about wires" 		
	

Floyd | You can mainly think about other the other spacestation crewmembers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "unplug red wire" 		
	

Floyd | You disconnect the red wire from the battery's terminal slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "attach striped wire to panel" 		
	

Floyd | You re-connect the white-and-red striped wire to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "other the other?" 	
			Doug says, "meant to be 'only the other', I guess" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "connect red wire to battery" 		
	

Floyd | You plug the red wire into the battery's terminal slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB asks, "What was the name on that empty spacesuit?" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "think about suzan" 		
	

Floyd | Suzan's the mission commander. You've known Captain Harrison for
Floyd | years, having served together on three separate missions, one of which
Floyd | will remain redacted for a long time to come.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "think about patricia" 		
	

Floyd | Dr. Patricia Morrison has authored numerous definitive papers on the
Floyd | effect of long-term space travel and weightlessness in space. You
Floyd | haven't had a chance to see what kind of hands-on doctor she is, but
Floyd | after today you'll hopefully get your chance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "There was a woman that was mentioned when we first saw the wires." 	
			Cathy says, "SUZAN HARRISON" 	
			Limax exclaims, "THe black widow!" 	
			Cathy says, "Suzan was the answer to space suit" 	
			Mick says, "Oh, that was Patricia" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "think about quintin" 		
	

Floyd | Mission Specialist Quintin Davies, Warrant Officer and all-around
Floyd | skilled technician. His PhD is in physics, which means everyone made
Floyd | him deal with the station's plumbing and constant electrical problems.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The door is controlled by a button mounted on a panel that is dangling
Floyd | open, revealing the mass of wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd | You push the door's button with one gloved finger but nothing happens
Floyd | even though you've fiddled with the wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "think about me" 		
	

Floyd | You can mainly think about other the other spacestation crewmembers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "fore" 		
	

Floyd | Since there are wires plugged into the battery, you leave the battery
Floyd | floating next to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can't go fore from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy asks, "should we reconnect all wires to the panel, then just connect black and red to the battery?" 	
			Mick says (to Cathy), "can't hurt" 	
			Gerynar says, "sounds like a plan" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "attach all wires to panel" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to specify which wire you want to plug.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny asks, "What about those notebooks?" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "disconnect battery" 		
	

Floyd | You unplug the red wire and the black wire from the battery.
Floyd |
Floyd | You disconnect the red wire from the battery's terminal slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "I'm catching up to where we are in my own interpreter. looks like we missed something in the exercise room." 	
			DB asks, "S'pose they were connected for a reason, 'ey?" 	
			Cathy asks (of Ellison), "what?" 	
			DB asks, "Exercise room?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "starboard" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Starboard
Floyd | You're in the fore end of Node 4 by the starboard wall. Exercise
Floyd | equipment like the stationary bicycle is stored here, even though no
Floyd | one can use it while many of the Node's science experiments are
Floyd | ongoing. From here the sleeping racks are aft near where Node 4 now
Floyd | ends and the escape pod is to port. The hatch to the station exterior
Floyd | is fore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison says, "yeah, this room" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "ride bike" 		
	

Floyd | Riding the bicycle would be a feat and a half. Even a flex suit
Floyd | doesn't give you enough range of motion, and your survival backpack
Floyd | would get in the way. You can turn the pedals, though, which you do.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "x bike" 		
	

Floyd | This space bicycle doesn't look that much like a regular bicycle. It's
Floyd | a grey trapezoidal box held together by about twenty screws. Pedals
Floyd | stick out of it, and attached above it is a seat with very little
Floyd | cushioning. Next to the seat is a water line that you've sipped from
Floyd | many times before while exercising.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "unscrew box" 		
	

Floyd | You unclip the screwdriver and painstakingly remove all the screws
Floyd | holding the bicycle's trapezoidal box together. You let them all float
Floyd | away?might as well, given the rest of the debris that fills the
Floyd | station?and fold open the bike.
Floyd |
Floyd | Inside, the bicycle is mainly a single small wheel about the size of
Floyd | your gloved hand with fingers stretched wide. The small wheel has
Floyd | holes all along its perimeter. The bike's pedals are attached to
Floyd | either side of the wheel, and stick out a long distance compared to
Floyd | the small wheel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "get wheel" 		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "x water line" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | A flexible water line. Someone's left their nozzle on the line
Floyd | post-exercise, a sanitary no-no. Probably Quintin. You'll have to
Floyd | scold him, assuming he's still alive.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take nozzle" 		
	

Floyd | You twist the nozzle off of the flexible water line and store it in
Floyd | your suit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Want to go plug it into the gas line?" 	
			Cathy says, "yes" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "aft. port." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Aft, Starboard
Floyd | There used to be four sleeping racks here, small coffin-like
Floyd | soundproof booths where you could have a little bit of privacy. Now
Floyd | there's just one left. Its door is open, revealing an empty spacesuit.
Floyd | The other three racks must have been ripped away when the accident
Floyd | happened. The station ends aft of here in a ring of jagged, twisted
Floyd | metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Aft, Port
Floyd | While some of the station's science experiments are still here, many
Floyd | of them vanished along with the rest of Node 4. The port wall is
Floyd | filled with racks of equipment and inset storage compartments. The
Floyd | damage is extensive near the aft ragged edges where the station now
Floyd | ends. From here the escape pod is fore and the sleeping racks are
Floyd | starboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stick pad is stuck to the prise bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor underneath you has a large crack in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "*kaboom*" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "plug nozzle into gas line" 		
	

Floyd | There's nowhere to plug anything into the gas line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Aww" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x nozzle" 		
	

Floyd | A nozzle with clear plastic on one end and hard metal on the other.
Floyd | The clear plastic end has a very small opening. Its large metal end is
Floyd | threaded and fits all standard tubing on board the station.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x compartment" 		
	

Floyd | (the embedded compartment that is near the escape pod)
Floyd | It's a box roughly 30 centimeters on a side, with a ruff of jagged
Floyd | metal that was ripped from an equipment rack. The whole thing is
Floyd | embedded sideways in a wall, which makes you glad you weren't hit by
Floyd | it when it came whizzing through the station. The compartment has a
Floyd | featureless door that is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug asks, "why do we think the others are still alive? where would they be?" 	
			Limax asks, "Ded we die?" 	
			Johnny says (to Doug), "The space station." 	
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "put nozzle on line" 		
	

Floyd | You put the nozzle on the gas line.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "rotate valve" 		
	

Floyd | You open the valve on the gas line. Nitrogen begins flowing quickly
Floyd | out of the end of the nozzle, causing the L bend in the gas line to
Floyd | press firmly enough on the button to open the compartment near the
Floyd | escape pod. Unfortunately the bend slips off of the button and the
Floyd | compartment closes once more.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "I thought this was the space station." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put stick pad on button" 		
	

Floyd | You stick the stick pad and the prise bar to the single button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "pad" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "remove bar from pad" 		
	

Floyd | You peel the stick pad off of the prise bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "we're in a pod, that seems to have blown off the station" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "rotate valve" 		
	

Floyd | You close the valve on the gas line. The cloud of nitrogen quickly
Floyd | disperses.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | You open the valve on the gas line. Nitrogen begins flowing quickly
Floyd | out of the end of the nozzle, causing the L bend in the gas line to
Floyd | press firmly enough on the button to open the compartment near the
Floyd | escape pod. The force is also enough to make the stick pad adhere to
Floyd | the gas line and the button, holding the gas line in place on the
Floyd | button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "ah, just the science nodule" 	
			Doug says, "er, module." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "fore" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Port
Floyd | Thank goodness the escape pod is still here. The converted
Floyd | Predpriyatie craft is port of here; its door is closed and debris is
Floyd | wedged in front of it. The door is flanked by a dark display screen on
Floyd | one side and the door's control panel on the other. The exercise
Floyd | equipment is to starboard and the science experiments are aft, closer
Floyd | to the new jagged edge of Node 4.
Floyd |
Floyd | Embedded sideways in a wall is an open compartment attached to a
Floyd | jagged piece of metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | The control panel is open, revealing a mass of wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a backup battery here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x copartment" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x compartment" 		
	

Floyd | It's a box roughly 30 centimeters on a side, with a ruff of jagged
Floyd | metal that was ripped from an equipment rack. The whole thing is
Floyd | embedded sideways in a wall, which makes you glad you weren't hit by
Floyd | it when it came whizzing through the station. The compartment has a
Floyd | featureless door that is open. Inside you can see a logbook.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "take logbook" 		
	

Floyd | As you remove the logbook from the compartment, the door swings back
Floyd | shut. It looks like you had just enough nitrogen to get the job done.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "yay" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "read logbook" 		
	

Floyd | Like all of them, this logbook has all four of your names on the front
Floyd | in order of rank: Suzan Harrison, Simon Mahil, Quintin Davies, and
Floyd | Patricia Morrison. It also has obsessive step-by-step instructions for
Floyd | running several of the on-station experiments and recording the
Floyd | results, because the space program is all about hiring the smartest,
Floyd | most capable people it can find, training them exhaustively, and then
Floyd | not trusting them to do their job.
Floyd |
Floyd | There are a lot of notes in the logbook's margins. Several of them are
Floyd | notes Quintin wrote when he made on-the-fly repairs to the station.
Floyd | One talks about the problems he'd had with the escape pod door
Floyd | malfunctioning, and how he had to disconnect the door control and
Floyd | computer from backup power to fix the problem. He noted that
Floyd | disconnecting only the green and yellow wires and connecting the two
Floyd | current-carrying wires?the white-and-red wire and the red
Floyd | wire?together would restore backup power. Normally the white-and-red
Floyd | wire and the red wire would run to the power source.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "think about simon" 		
	

Floyd | You've been piloting EELV-boosted spacecraft for nearly a decade. As a
Floyd | reward for doing such a good job you got stuck onboard the space
Floyd | station for months.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "aw, I thought we'd be named R something, to go with P, Q, and S" 	
			Cathy asks, "shall we rewire the panel?" 	
			DB asks, "So, plug in all wires, remove green and yellow... put red and candycane in battery?" 	
			Mick says, "I regret yanking those wires." 	
			Doug says, "also, yay, a combination lock." 	
			Mick says (to DB), "Sounds about right" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "aft" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Aft, Port
Floyd | While some of the station's science experiments are still here, many
Floyd | of them vanished along with the rest of Node 4. The port wall is
Floyd | filled with racks of equipment and inset storage compartments. The
Floyd | damage is extensive near the aft ragged edges where the station now
Floyd | ends. From here the escape pod is fore and the sleeping racks are
Floyd | starboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stick pad is holding the single button and the gas line together.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor underneath you has a large crack in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a prise bar here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Port
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Port
Floyd | Thank goodness the escape pod is still here. The converted
Floyd | Predpriyatie craft is port of here; its door is closed and debris is
Floyd | wedged in front of it. The door is flanked by a dark display screen on
Floyd | one side and the door's control panel on the other. The exercise
Floyd | equipment is to starboard and the science experiments are aft, closer
Floyd | to the new jagged edge of Node 4.
Floyd |
Floyd | Embedded sideways in a wall is a closed compartment attached to a
Floyd | jagged piece of metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | The control panel is open, revealing a mass of wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a backup battery here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "sorry, got lost" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The door is controlled by a button mounted on a panel that is dangling
Floyd | open, revealing the mass of wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "connect all wires" 		
	

Floyd | You re-connect the red wire to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You re-connect the white wire to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You re-connect the green wire to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You re-connect the grey wire to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You re-connect the blue wire to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You re-connect the yellow wire to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You re-connect the orange wire to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You re-connect the violet wire to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "yay!" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "disconnect yellow" 		Mick says, "I thought that didn't work..." 	
			Doug says, "we need to make a map for this one-room-game :)" 	
	

Floyd | You pull the yellow wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "x battery" 		
	

Floyd | It's not just a battery, it's a space battery. The battery module is
Floyd | slightly larger than a loaf of bread, and has two terminal slots where
Floyd | wires can be inserted.
Floyd |
Floyd | The black wire is plugged into the battery.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Doug), "heh" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "disconnect green" 		
	

Floyd | You pull the green wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "disconnect black wire" 		
	

Floyd | You disconnect the black wire from the battery's terminal slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "plug in black wire" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to plug inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "connect red wire to battery" 		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "connect black wire" 		
	

Floyd | (first unplugging the red wire)
Floyd | You pull the red wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You plug the red wire into the battery's terminal slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You re-connect the black wire to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Port
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "connect black wire" 		
	

Floyd | You re-connect the black wire to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "x panel" 		
	

Floyd | The door is controlled by a button mounted on a panel that is dangling
Floyd | open, revealing the mass of wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Whoops, sorry. Got confused" 	
	DB says (to Floyd), "x wires" 		
	

Floyd | There are ten wires: Red, black, white, green, grey, blue, yellow,
Floyd | orange, violet, and white-and-red striped. They've got quick
Floyd | disconnects so you can yank them out of the panel easily.
Floyd |
Floyd | The red wire is plugged into the battery. The green wire and the
Floyd | yellow wire are disconnected from the panel. The rest of the wires are
Floyd | connected to the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "connect striped to battery" 		
	

Floyd | (first unplugging the white-and-red striped wire)
Floyd | You pull the white-and-red striped wire loose from the panel.
Floyd |
Floyd | You plug the white-and-red striped wire into the battery's terminal
Floyd | slot.
Floyd |
Floyd | The screen next to the door returns to life, though it's so bright
Floyd | that you might be able to get a tan from it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "woo hoo!" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x screen" 		
	

Floyd | The screen's in data-dump mode, which means it's showing?wait, this
Floyd | can't be right. The screen claims that Node 4 is following one of the
Floyd | really old docking protocols. The transponder beacons are even active,
Floyd | the ones that once guided visiting vehicles to the antiquated docking
Floyd | port at the other end of Node 4?
Floyd |
Floyd | ?"Don't you see? The scow's navigation is just a veneer on top of the
Floyd | old software! I turn on the beacon, jettison the node with me on it,
Floyd | and pilot it away from the station. We send an emergency docking
Floyd | command and trip the original failsafes. The shuttle will follow,
Floyd | trying desperately to dock with the node instead of ramming the rest
Floyd | of the station. That way, if it's rigged to explode, it only takes out
Floyd | Node 4."?
Floyd |
Floyd | You'd been shouting at Quintin, but it was Suzan you had to convince.
Floyd | The station was observing radio silence, though when you try to
Floyd | remember why you can't. You just can't.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "this must have been a pain to program." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x screen" 		
	

Floyd | The screen's in data-dump mode, which means it's showing old status
Floyd | information about how Node 4 was following antiquated docking
Floyd | protocols.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "the wires? yeah, I remember him gnashing some teeth" 	
			Johnny says, "!" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | The escape pod door slides fully open! Now you just have to get rid of
Floyd | that column of debris.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "full" 		
	

Floyd | You have 5 points out of 8. Here is how you got them:
Floyd |
Floyd |      1 for freeing yourself from the struts
Floyd |      1 for snagging the chain from the crack in the floor
Floyd |      1 for getting the battery
Floyd |      1 for rescuing the logbook from the compartment
Floyd |      1 for opening the escape pod door
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DB says (to Floyd), "pry debris" 		
	

Floyd | You must supply a second noun.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "huh, didn't know about that command. good to know." 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x pod" 		
	

Floyd | The door to the escape pod is currently wide open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "enter pod" 		
	

Floyd | Not until you get that debris out of the way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x debris" 		
	

Floyd | A whole wodge of twisted metal jammed in front of the escape pod door
Floyd | like a ruined column.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're carrying a logbook and you're wearing a flex spacesuit. Clipped
Floyd | to your suit is a length of chain and a screwdriver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "I like the word 'wodge.'" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "aft. get bar." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Aft, Port
Floyd | While some of the station's science experiments are still here, many
Floyd | of them vanished along with the rest of Node 4. The port wall is
Floyd | filled with racks of equipment and inset storage compartments. The
Floyd | damage is extensive near the aft ragged edges where the station now
Floyd | ends. From here the escape pod is fore and the sleeping racks are
Floyd | starboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | The stick pad is holding the single button and the gas line together.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor underneath you has a large crack in it.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a prise bar here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "fore. pry debris" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Port
Floyd | Thank goodness the escape pod is still here. The converted
Floyd | Predpriyatie craft is port of here; its door is open and debris is
Floyd | wedged in front of it. The door is flanked by an active display screen
Floyd | on one side and the door's control panel on the other. The exercise
Floyd | equipment is to starboard and the science experiments are aft, closer
Floyd | to the new jagged edge of Node 4.
Floyd |
Floyd | Embedded sideways in a wall is a closed compartment attached to a
Floyd | jagged piece of metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | The control panel is open, revealing a mass of wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a backup battery here.
Floyd |
Floyd | (with the prise bar)
Floyd | You try to find a good point to jam the prise bar into and shift the
Floyd | debris, but nothing doing. You'll need a lot more lateral force than
Floyd | you can bring to bear with the bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "So... maybe create some type of system with the chain and bar?" 	
			Doug asks, "can we use the chain with the exercise bike wheel somehow?" 	
			Cathy asks, "didn't the bike have a long bar for the pedals?" 	
			Mick says (to Doug), "Oooo I didn't think about the bike, I bet that's it" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "star" 		DB says, "I like the sound of the bike option." 	
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "starboard" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Starboard
Floyd | You're in the fore end of Node 4 by the starboard wall. Exercise
Floyd | equipment like the stationary bicycle is stored here, even though no
Floyd | one can use it while many of the Node's science experiments are
Floyd | ongoing. From here the sleeping racks are aft near where Node 4 now
Floyd | ends and the escape pod is to port. The hatch to the station exterior
Floyd | is fore.
Floyd |
Floyd | The bicycle is open, revealing a small wheel to which its pedals are
Floyd | attached.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "That's pretty clever." 	
			Mick says, "Wait, let's see if we can attach the chain to the debris first" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x pedals" 		
	

Floyd | The pedals stick out from the bicycle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says (to mick), "ok, go for it" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x wheel" 		
	

Floyd | The small wheel is about the size of your palm. It has holes all along
Floyd | its perimieter. The bike's pedals are attached to either side of the
Floyd | wheel by a small axle, and stick out a long distance compared to the
Floyd | wheel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "attach chain to axle" 		
	

Floyd | You clip the carabiner to one of the holes in the wheel and turn the
Floyd | pedals some to wind the chain on the wheel. You now have a chain that
Floyd | runs from the bike's wheel to your suit, forming a tether.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "port" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Port
Floyd | Thank goodness the escape pod is still here. The converted
Floyd | Predpriyatie craft is port of here; its door is open and debris is
Floyd | wedged in front of it. The door is flanked by an active display screen
Floyd | on one side and the door's control panel on the other. The exercise
Floyd | equipment is to starboard and the science experiments are aft, closer
Floyd | to the new jagged edge of Node 4.
Floyd |
Floyd | Embedded sideways in a wall is a closed compartment attached to a
Floyd | jagged piece of metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | The control panel is open, revealing a mass of wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a backup battery here.
Floyd |
Floyd | One end of the chain runs starboard; one end is clipped to your suit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "attach chain to debris" 		
	

Floyd | You loop the chain around the column of debris and clip the carabiner
Floyd | to secure it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cathy says, "oh, I like how this is looking" 	
			Gerynar says, "smart" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "starboard" 		
	

Floyd | (moving along the chain)
Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Starboard
Floyd | You're in the fore end of Node 4 by the starboard wall. Exercise
Floyd | equipment like the stationary bicycle is stored here, even though no
Floyd | one can use it while many of the Node's science experiments are
Floyd | ongoing. From here the sleeping racks are aft near where Node 4 now
Floyd | ends and the escape pod is to port. The hatch to the station exterior
Floyd | is fore.
Floyd |
Floyd | The bicycle is open, revealing a small wheel to which its pedals are
Floyd | attached.
Floyd |
Floyd | One end of the chain runs port; one end is looped around the bike's
Floyd | wheel.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "ride bike" 		
	

Floyd | You push on the bicycle pedals, making them and the small wheel turn.
Floyd | As you do, the chain begins to wind around the axle. You keep turning
Floyd | until the chain pulls taut. Then you turn some more, until the chain
Floyd | slackens and the debris that used to be in front of the escape pod
Floyd | breaks into fragments and starts tumbling all around you. You bat
Floyd | random pieces of it out of the way and it joins the rest of the debris
Floyd | filling the station.
Floyd |
Floyd | Take that, Archimedes.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DB says, "Raise your hand if you feel like MacGyver right now." 	
			Cathy raises her hand 	
			DB says, "Yeah, that was pretty awesome." 	
			Jacqueline says, "heehee" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "port" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Node 4: Fore, Port
Floyd | Thank goodness the escape pod is still here. The converted
Floyd | Predpriyatie craft is port of here; its door is open. The door is
Floyd | flanked by an active display screen on one side and the door's control
Floyd | panel on the other. The exercise equipment is to starboard and the
Floyd | science experiments are aft, closer to the new jagged edge of Node 4.
Floyd |
Floyd | Embedded sideways in a wall is a closed compartment attached to a
Floyd | jagged piece of metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | The control panel is open, revealing a mass of wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a backup battery here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x pod" 		
	

Floyd | The door to the escape pod is currently wide open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "enter pod" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Onboard the Predpriyatie
Floyd | The converted Predpriyatie is boxy, held together by far too many
Floyd | bolts, and is one of the best things you've ever seen. You wish you
Floyd | could hug it. It's dark, though; no power is running to the pod.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a large button labeled ESCAPE. You also wish you could hug
Floyd | the nameless engineer who made this so simple to operate. Next to the
Floyd | button is the pod's touch screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "are we sure we don't want to get some more cardio in before we leave?" 	
			Cathy says, "heh" 	
	DB says (to Floyd), "hug pod" 		
	

Floyd | You can only do that to something animate.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "Google Translate doesn't know "Predpriyatie". but: "Retsiklirashto Predpriyatie AD is a Bulgarian scrap metal recycling company."" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x screen" 		
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "x touch screen" 		
	

Floyd | The screen is showing a password prompt and a keyboard. Password
Floyd | locked? The station computers are never password locked.
Floyd |
Floyd | No, wait, Quintin had had to turn on password protection a few hours
Floyd | ago. He'd set it to the crew's initials, with the names in reverse
Floyd | rank order. It would make your security officer weep hot tears of
Floyd | anger if he knew.
Floyd |
Floyd | Radio silence. Password protection. Oh, oh no, oh no no no, some idiot
Floyd | must have decided it was time for a shooting war.
Floyd |
Floyd | And now you remember: the automated cargo supply shuttle that didn't
Floyd | respond to repeated hails. The orbital plot that showed the scow
Floyd | headed for the middle of the station. The realization that someone was
Floyd | worried about the UK holding the high ground and had decided to blow
Floyd | up the station. The desperate gamble that you could divert the supply
Floyd | shuttle away from the rest of the station.
Floyd |
Floyd | You've got to get out of here soon, before there's no one left in
Floyd | orbit to pick you up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The screen is showing a password prompt and a keyboard. Quintin set
Floyd | the password to the crew's initials, with the names in reverse rank
Floyd | order.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "read logbook" 		
	

Floyd | On the cover are the names of everyone in order of rank: Suzan
Floyd | Harrison, Simon Mahil, Quintin Davies, and Patricia Morrison. One of
Floyd | Quintin's notes in the margin describes how to re-connect backup power
Floyd | to the escape pod door and computer by disconnecting only the green
Floyd | and yellow wires and by connecting the two current-carrying wires, the
Floyd | white-and-red wire and the red wire, together. Normally the
Floyd | white-and-red wire and the red wire would run to the power source.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax asks, "Um What?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "think about suzan" 		
	

Floyd | Suzan's the mission commander. You've known Captain Harrison for
Floyd | years, having served together on three separate missions, one of which
Floyd | will remain redacted for a long time to come.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "there's the ESCAPE theme. check!" 	
	Cathy says (to Floyd), "type PMQDSMSH" 		
	

Floyd | (on the touch screen)
Floyd | The screen clears and diagnostic messages start scrolling up the
Floyd | display. You scan them, watching as the computer learns what you
Floyd | already know about Node 4. It then decides to fully power up the
Floyd | escape pod.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "SH = #1" 	
			Mick says, "Apparently Cathy is much faster at this than I am." 	
			Doug says, "nice" 	
			DB exclaims, "Alright!" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | The pod door closes and the entire craft shakes as it kicks off of the
Floyd | ruined station. The pod reorients, and for a moment you see what's
Floyd | left of Node 4, looking like the discarded end of a Christmas cracker,
Floyd | before it moves out of view. You strap into the seat and close your
Floyd | eyes. Is it okay to sleep with a concussion or should you stay awake?
Floyd | It's like the old debate about whether you feed a cold or a fever.
Floyd |
Floyd | You must have been sleeping, because the warble of an alarm jolts you
Floyd | awake. The pod's picked up something moving towards you. You'd be more
Floyd | frantic, but you appear to have used up your daily supply of
Floyd | adrenaline already. Then the IFF module kicks in and identifies the
Floyd | craft as a friend. "Simon? That had better be you in there."
Floyd |
Floyd | Suze. It's Suze. You're saved.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have escaped Node 4 ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You have 8 points out of 8. Here is how you got them:
Floyd |
Floyd |      1 for freeing yourself from the struts
Floyd |      1 for snagging the chain from the crack in the floor
Floyd |      1 for getting the battery
Floyd |      1 for rescuing the logbook from the compartment
Floyd |      1 for opening the escape pod door
Floyd |      1 for removing the debris from in front of the escape pod door
Floyd |      1 for restoring power to the escape pod
Floyd |      1 for escaping!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "yay" 	
			Doug applauds 	
	Gerynar says, "yay" 		Jacqueline says, "Well done!" 	
			inky says, "hooray" 	
			Mick cheers 	
			Cathy says, "yippee" 	
			Jacqueline says, "And only an hour and fifteen minutes - not bad for a Floyd session!" 	
			Doug asks, "but wait, is it war or not?" 	
			DB says, "That was fun." 	
			Doug asks, "is there a sequel in the works?" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "amusing" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Hard to say. Sargent (Stephen) would like to have been here today, but is away visiting family. He's eager to see our transcript, though." 	
			Ellison says, "it's a sequel to Waystation but a prequel to Undertow" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			Johnny says (to Ellison), "But Undertow takes place on a yacht!" 	
			Doug asks, "also, why is it Fragile Shells plural? was there another shell besides Node 4?" 	
			Mick says, "At least 3 others I persume" 	
			Doug says, "or maybe our skull, i.e. the concussion." 	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Dual Transform by Andrew Plotkin as "Nigel Smith"
As played on ifMUD on May 15, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Dual Transform, written by Andrew Plotkin as "Nigel Smith". Dual Transform was originally released as part of Casual Gameplay Design Competition 7, where it took third place. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load dualtransform" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Time for a fresh start.
Floyd |
Floyd | You've been slogging towards the goal -- true metasemanticity -- for
Floyd | months. Code-logic sparkles in your dreams and mutters in your ears.
Floyd | You've made great strides of progress, thrown them away, rewritten,
Floyd | rearranged, refactored -- but the contract deadline is crawling down
Floyd | your throat. No escaping that. You've got to pull this project
Floyd | together, and soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | So forget all of the environment modelling, the texture cores, the
Floyd | interface splicing. You're going to build on basic physical forces.
Floyd | Like heat, light, maybe mass... Make it feel real, in the user's gut.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dual Transform
Floyd | A Metasemantic Construction by Andrew Plotkin ("Nigel Smith")
Floyd | Release 5 / Serial number 100225 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | (Type "about" for credits and game information.)
Floyd |
Floyd | Workspace
Floyd | Nothing surrounds you. The virtual space is unbounded and absolutely
Floyd | blank. Just the opposite of what you're aiming at, you think wryly.
Floyd |
Floyd | With a mental flick, you call up the archetype of a force. Pressure,
Floyd | you decide. Mathematically simple, but instinctual. The archetype
Floyd | forms before you: a simple equation hanging in the workspace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "take equation" 		
	

Floyd | You cup your hand around the equation and compile. It shrinks
Floyd | obligingly into a small icon, which you take.
Floyd |
Floyd | This is just what you were hoping for -- a simple principle, from
Floyd | which an entire immersive world can grow. Now to drop it in the
Floyd | workspace and see what you get.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "about" 		
	

Floyd | Dual Transform is copyright 2010 by Andrew Plotkin
Floyd | <erkyrath@eblong.com>. It may be distributed for free, but not sold or
Floyd | included in any for-profit collection without written permission from
Floyd | the author. For more of my games, see [LINK]
Floyd |
Floyd | The game was written for the Seventh Casual Gameplay Design
Floyd | Competition at JayIsGames.com; it wound up in a three-way tie for
Floyd | second place.
Floyd |
Floyd | Thanks to the beta-testers: Marius M?ller, Zhou Fang, Kevin
Floyd | Jackson-Mead, Sarah Morayati, Jake Eakle, and Emily Short. And to the
Floyd | People's Republic of IF gang, who gave me feedback on an early
Floyd | version. (It's not even alpha-testing when the game isn't finished
Floyd | yet.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Another rule: don't go too fast for folks." 	
	Lucea arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	Lucea says, "Hi" 		Jacqueline says, "People need time to read, and not everyone read's awesomely fast. :)" 	
			DavidW says, "hm. I forget if there were words in bold or italics or not. We won't be able to see highlighting like that if there is." 	
			Axyraandas says, "Ok. I'll just wait a minute or two then." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x equation" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | "T. Jant Ganzfeld is a notable contract researcher in virtual
Floyd | workspace design..." But you don't need to re-read your own
Floyd | Distribupedia article. If this project works out, it'll get a lot more
Floyd | impressive. If not -- goodbye to that "notable". And maybe that "is",
Floyd | too.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		
	AutomatonZX27 asks, "Hmm?" 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   the pressure icon
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 asks, "What's going on here?" 		
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "x icon" 		
	

Floyd | It's a small symbol representing pressure, in all its aspects and
Floyd | implications.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says, "Ah, I see" 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "push icon" 		
	

Floyd | You raise the pressure icon, consider its intricacies, and release it
Floyd | into the workspace. It drifts away.
Floyd |
Floyd | Smoothly, elegantly, the workspace turns inside out.
Floyd |
Floyd | Church
Floyd | White marble rises in smooth, heavy columns to an arching vault. The
Floyd | walls are worked in geometric traceries; one could as easily see this
Floyd | as a mosque, or a cloister. The symbolism is not important, only the
Floyd | weight of dome and the curve of arch, bearing down into the roots of
Floyd | the world.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace has condensed into a simple cube which squats in the
Floyd | room's center.
Floyd |
Floyd | A red carpet runs from an illuminated altar, at the south end, to the
Floyd | stand of brass pipes which dominates the north wall. Air throbs from
Floyd | their arrayed notches and thunders quietly across the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | Magnificent, you think.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to AutomatonZX27), "we're playing a game together, type @joinch #clubfloyd" 		* AutomatonZX27 has joined the channel. 	
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "drop icon" 		
	

Floyd | You haven't got that.
Floyd |
Floyd | This environment is a mere sketch, but you didn't sketch it. It's
Floyd | grown entirely from your subconscious symbolism. This is what you've
Floyd | been striving for. Now you just need to draw out more archetypes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Axyraandas says, "Oops. Sorry about that." 	
			Mick says, "You did nothing wrong." 	
			DavidW says, "I think this game is mostly friendly. I don't think you can get it into a bad state." 	
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "x altar" 		
	

Floyd | The altar is a simple block of smoky marble, at one end of the red
Floyd | carpet. Standing upon it is a tall candle, which is lit.
Floyd |
Floyd | A gust of air brushes over you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x altar" 		
	

Floyd | The altar is a simple block of smoky marble, at one end of the red
Floyd | carpet. Standing upon it is a tall candle, which is lit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Automaton), "While we play the ClubFloyd game, all conversation is on this channel. To say 'blah' on the channel, type '#clubfloyd blah' the first time. After that you can say 'blah' by simply typing ';blah'" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "get candle" 		
	

Floyd | Upon closer examination, the candle is an archetype: heat. You reach
Floyd | out and compile; it shrinks obligingly into a small icon, which you
Floyd | take.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x icon" 		
	

Floyd | (the heat icon)
Floyd | It's a small symbol representing heat, in all its ramifications and
Floyd | aspects.
Floyd |
Floyd | Air moves through the cathedral.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "drop icn" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "push icon" 		
	

Floyd | (the heat icon)
Floyd | You hold the heat icon up towards the workspace and give it a gentle
Floyd | push. It slides neatly into place, and the world transforms around
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Longhall
Floyd | You stand in a long, low hall of smoke-darkened timbers. The floor is
Floyd | earth, benches line the walls, and you are washed by heat from the
Floyd | blazing fire-pit that runs the hall's entire length.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the south end the hall rises, and an enormous wooden chest stands
Floyd | on an earthen mound. The chest is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cube that is your workspace rests nearby. Inside it hang your two
Floyd | icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "drop icon" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the heat icon, or the pressure icon?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "So, we're playing Dual Transform?" 	
			Tale says, "Yeah, it's Merciful on the author's scale." 	
			DavidW says (to AutomatonZX27), "yes" 	
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "pressure" 		
	

Floyd | You haven't got that.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sweat begins to drip from you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "drop pressure icon" 		
	

Floyd | You haven't got that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x chest" 		
	

Floyd | A heavy wooden trunk, at least a yard wide, stands at the south end of
Floyd | the hall. The trunk is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JJSonick says, "Let's look at the chest" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "open chest" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the lid and yank, but it doesn't move. You crouch and shift
Floyd | your hold; but the chest is either locked, or jammed, or warped with
Floyd | age. It will not open.
Floyd |
Floyd | The fire crackles unexpectedly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x fire" 		
	

Floyd | A trench runs up the hall; bonfires are built along it in a blazing
Floyd | chain. You can feel the yellow heat pressing against your face, and
Floyd | your back is cool only in comparison. The air is nearly stifling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "No go" 	
			Axyraandas says, "It's impossible to open in this place." 	
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | The icons shift slightly in the workspace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Maybe God will help you... (obvious hint)" 	
			Nitku says, "Oh and another rule: if you've played before, no spoilers and no puzzle-solving" 	
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "invoke pressure icon" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the pressure icon, and the environment shifts around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Church
Floyd | White marble rises in smooth, heavy columns to an arching vault. The
Floyd | walls are worked in geometric traceries; a rich red carpet runs up the
Floyd | room's length, to the brass pipes which stand at its north end. Air
Floyd | throbs from the pipes and thunders quietly across the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the south stands a graceful marble altar.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace is a squat cube in the center of the room. Inside it
Floyd | hang your two icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something is different here... You glance around. A small offering-box
Floyd | now sits on top of the altar. You're sure it wasn't there before.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Shoot." 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, try not to spoil please." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Okay, I'll be careful" 	
			Axyraandas exclaims, "Sorry!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah... if you've played before, there's another channel you can join: cf-spoilers" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x altar" 		
	

Floyd | The altar is a simple block of smoky marble, at one end of the red
Floyd | carpet. Standing upon it is a small offering box, which is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "#cfspoilers" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x offering box" 		
	

Floyd | A small chased-silver box, perhaps an offering-box, rests on the
Floyd | altar. The box is closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | You glance around the room, comparing locations. Yes, a direct
Floyd | symbolic parallel: this tiny box occupies the same spot as the
Floyd | enormous wooden chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | A puff of air brushes past you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh, right - #cfspoilers" 	
			Nitku says, "Maybe it's time to make #cf-spoilers an alias" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Anyway, it's perfectly acceptable to discuss the game in full on that channel, mock the players for not getting it, etc." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get box" 		
	

Floyd | Upon further inspection, the box is bolted down. Given that this is
Floyd | your own imagery, you wonder what your subconscious is saying about
Floyd | the rest of you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Nitku), "Yeah, we could do that." 	
	Axyraandas asks, "How do you become a member of cfspoilers?" 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "open box" 		
	

Floyd | You lift the lid. Disappointingly, the box is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Stealing an offering box, how evil" 	
			inky says, "type @join cfspoilers" 	
			Nitku says, "Because people get it wrong every time" 	
			(from Tale) Tale says, "So, those loosers, eh? Haw haw haw 	
			JJSonick says, "I guess we have to find an offering" 	
			Gerynar says, "type @joinc #cfspoilers" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x icons" 		
	

Floyd | Within the workspace you see the heat icon and the pressure icon.
Floyd |
Floyd | Air sighs through the cathedral.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks, "where is the puff of air coming from?" 	
	inky says (to Floyd), "x air" 		
	

Floyd | The air here shifts in unpredictable gusts and currents; the organ
Floyd | pipes blow gentle, unceasing turbulence throughout the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | The icons shift slightly in the workspace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "hmm, I guess it's a pressure thing" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take air" 		
	

Floyd | Air cannot be taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "Can we play the organ?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x organ" 		
	

Floyd | Brass organ pipes cover the north wall. Air rushes through them -- not
Floyd | loudly, but with a steady undertone of irregular chords.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "play organ" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JJSonick asks, "What if we put an icon inside the offering box?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take pressure icon. put it in box." 		
	

Floyd | (invoke the pressure icon)
Floyd | You poke the pressure icon, which flashes reprovingly, since it is
Floyd | already active.
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't need to store anything here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JJSonick says, "Poop." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "I don't think you can get the icons back" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take fire icon. put it in box." 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take heat icon. put it in box." 		
	

Floyd | (invoke the heat icon)
Floyd | You invoke the heat icon, and the environment changes into a new form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Longhall
Floyd | You stand in a long, low hall of smoke-darkened timbers. The floor is
Floyd | earth, benches line the walls, and you are washed by heat from the
Floyd | blazing fire-pit that runs the hall's entire length.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the south end the hall rises, and an enormous wooden chest stands
Floyd | on an earthen mound. The chest is open.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cube that is your workspace rests nearby. Inside it hang your two
Floyd | icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | Wait, open? You jerk your gaze back to the chest, and yes -- it now
Floyd | stands open, revealing a knife. A true isomorphic parallel to the
Floyd | silver offering-box, then.
Floyd |
Floyd | You don't need to store anything here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I guess touching them invokes them." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Icon OS IX" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x knife" 		
	

Floyd | Lying in the chest is a knife, a plain black iron blade with a
Floyd | leather-wrapped hilt. You see immediately that the knife is an
Floyd | archetype of light.
Floyd |
Floyd | The icons shift slightly in the workspace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | You take the knife and compile. It shrinks obligingly into a small
Floyd | icon.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sweat begins to drip from you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Lucea asks, "Do we have a driver?" 	
	Axyraandas exclaims, "Yay! The chest is open!" 		inky says, "not really" 	
			DavidW says (to Lucea), "no, we're being freeform today." 	
			Lucea says, "OK" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "x icon" 		
	

Floyd | (the light icon)
Floyd | It's a small symbol representing light, in all its details and
Floyd | ramifications.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "touch it" 		
	

Floyd | You hold the light icon up and give it a push towards the workspace.
Floyd | It slides neatly into place, and the world transforms around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cave
Floyd | You are underground, by the echoes and the irregular rock underfoot.
Floyd | But the space is lost in darkness. A chill stream trickles past, and
Floyd | the faintest phosphorescence trickles with it. Beyond arm's reach,
Floyd | however, you see only black.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace stands beside you. Inside it drift three icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | A worn axe is jammed into a stalactite, just to the south.
Floyd | Unfortunately, it's well above your head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Axyraandas asks, "What's a driver?" 		AutomatonZX27 says, "A person who plays the game, I think" 	
			Mick says (to Axy), "Talk on the channel please." 	
			Gerynar says, "one person to enter commands" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Ax), "A designated person who enters our commands." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Makes things go at a slower pace, and works really well if we appear to be on a timer." 	
	Axyraandas says, "Thanks. I just forgot how to speak on a certain channel again. I really ought to write this down." 		Jacqueline says, "Otherwise the main entering etiquette is not to leave a location without general agreement, or you'll get people trying a command only to find that they're not in that room anymore, which is annoying." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Ax), "Type ;dkfjdkj" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | You can't jump quite high enough to reach the axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Air flutters, somewhere overhead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Just preface what you want to say with a semi-colon." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x axe" 		
	

Floyd | It's an axe, perhaps an old spelunker's tool. It's stuck into a
Floyd | stalactite, which projects down out of the darkness above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Try the stream (I didn't play up to this point so no more spoilers from me, this is just a suggestion)" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x stream" 		
	

Floyd | A shallow stream of water flows nearby. Where it ripples, it sheds a
Floyd | slight phosphorescence -- the only illumination around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "drink water" 		
	

Floyd | You scoop up a few drops and lick them from your fingers. The water
Floyd | tastes very clean, and very old.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a few bats flutter by, off to snack on insects somewhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take axe" 		
	

Floyd | The axe is stuck too high to reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | The icons rebound gently off the sides of the workspace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "So.. that organ was kinda interesting." 	
			Mick asks, "I'm trying to figure out how everything links together (or if that's how things work). For instance, why is there no box here?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to floyd), "invoke pressure" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the pressure icon, and the environment transforms around
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Church
Floyd | White marble rises in smooth, heavy columns to an arching vault. The
Floyd | walls are worked in geometric traceries; a rich red carpet runs up the
Floyd | room's length, to the brass pipes which stand at its north end. Air
Floyd | throbs from the pipes and thunders quietly across the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the south stands a graceful marble altar, which supports a small
Floyd | open offering box.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace is a squat cube in the center of the room. Inside it
Floyd | drift three icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rough pewter chalice is lying near the altar. Ah -- this must be the
Floyd | parallel of the rusty axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Aha" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x pewter" 		
	

Floyd | The chalice is dull metal -- roughly-hammered, and decorated only by
Floyd | scratches. It is empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | A breath of air brushes over you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x take it" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take pewter" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Hmm, it didn't become an icon, let's see what it becomes when we..." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "invoke heat" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the heat icon, and the environment shifts into a new form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Longhall
Floyd | You stand in a long, low hall of smoke-darkened timbers. The floor is
Floyd | earth, benches line the walls, and you are washed by heat from the
Floyd | blazing fire-pit that runs the hall's entire length.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the south end the hall rises, and an enormous wooden chest stands
Floyd | on an earthen mound. The chest is open and empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cube that is your workspace rests nearby. Inside it drift three
Floyd | icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to floyd), "invoke light" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the light icon, and the environment changes around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cave
Floyd | You are underground, by the echoes and the irregular rock underfoot.
Floyd | But the space is lost in darkness. A chill stream trickles past, and
Floyd | the faintest phosphorescence trickles with it. Beyond arm's reach,
Floyd | however, you see only black.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace stands beside you. Inside it drift three icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | The icons rebound gently off the sides of the workspace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a pewter chalice
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JJSonick says, "maybe we can fill it with water from the stream? Don't know what good that would do, though" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Oops." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Well, it did say the water was glowing a bit" 	
			Mick says, "Ah, I was expecting it to change to the axe or something else." 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Maybe it's a light source?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take water with chalice" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to take the stream.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put water in chalice" 		
	

Floyd | You kneel and fill the chalice with stream water.
Floyd |
Floyd | Air flutters, somewhere overhead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "drop chalice" 		
	

Floyd | As you release the pewter chalice full of water, it shimmers. You
Floyd | watch, fascinated, as its shape readjusts to its new environment. In
Floyd | moments, the pewter chalice full of water has reverted to being a
Floyd | rusty axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Want to go drop it in the heat place and see what happens?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "There we go" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to floyd), "take axe" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press heat" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the heat icon, and the environment transforms into a new
Floyd | form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Longhall
Floyd | You stand in a long, low hall of smoke-darkened timbers. The floor is
Floyd | earth, benches line the walls, and you are washed by heat from the
Floyd | blazing fire-pit that runs the hall's entire length.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the south end the hall rises, and an enormous wooden chest stands
Floyd | on an earthen mound. The chest is open and empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cube that is your workspace rests nearby. Inside it drift three
Floyd | icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "drop axe" 		
	

Floyd | As the rusty axe leaves your grasp, it shimmers and transforms into a
Floyd | wooden torch.
Floyd |
Floyd | The icons rebound gently off the sides of the workspace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Ahah" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take it. press light" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sweat begins to drip from you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You invoke the light icon, and the environment shifts around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cave
Floyd | You are underground, by the echoes and the irregular rock underfoot.
Floyd | But the space is lost in darkness. A chill stream trickles past, and
Floyd | the faintest phosphorescence trickles with it. Beyond arm's reach,
Floyd | however, you see only black.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace stands beside you. Inside it drift three icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Now try to light it" 	
			Mick says, "Ooops, sorry, I assumed it was lit" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Hehe" 	
			Mick says, "press heat. light torch" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press heat. light torch" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the heat icon, and the environment changes into a new form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Longhall
Floyd | You stand in a long, low hall of smoke-darkened timbers. The floor is
Floyd | earth, benches line the walls, and you are washed by heat from the
Floyd | blazing fire-pit that runs the hall's entire length.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the south end the hall rises, and an enormous wooden chest stands
Floyd | on an earthen mound. The chest is open and empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cube that is your workspace rests nearby. Inside it drift three
Floyd | icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | The flame catches easily. The torch is now burning brightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sweat begins to drip from you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press light" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the light icon, and the environment transforms around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cave
Floyd | You stand in an echoing space; your torch picks glimmers of reflection
Floyd | from distant stone walls. A chill stream trickles past you and away
Floyd | into the darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | The torchlight reveals a pale fat mushroom squatting in a corner of
Floyd | the cave, a short distance away.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace stands beside you. Inside it drift three icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to floyd), "examine mushroom" 		
	

Floyd | A pale mushroom shines dimly in a nearby corner of the cave. You
Floyd | recognize the mushroom as an archetype of charge.
Floyd |
Floyd | The icons rebound gently off the sides of the workspace.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | You take the mushroom and compile. It shrinks obligingly into a small
Floyd | icon.
Floyd |
Floyd | Air flutters, somewhere overhead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x small icon" 		
	

Floyd | (the charge icon)
Floyd | It's a small symbol representing charge, in all its implications and
Floyd | details.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "Uh, charge?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press charge" 		
	

Floyd | You hold the charge icon up and push it towards the workspace. It
Floyd | resists for a moment, and then slides into place. The environment
Floyd | transforms.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laboratory
Floyd | This square tower is built of granite blocks braced by high iron
Floyd | beams. The roof is a broad sweep of lead-framed glass; it creaks and
Floyd | flexes under the assault of the hammering rain outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | A complex apparatus dominates the room: a heavy brass tank, surmounted
Floyd | by copper and glass tubing. Wires drape from the roof down to the
Floyd | apparatus, hanging every which way.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace sits in the center of the lab. Inside it move four
Floyd | icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JJSonick says, "The ultimate goal is to achieve virtual mushroom soup" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "How does a mushroom signify charge?" 	
			Mick says, "The same way a dagger signifies light." 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Well, maybe it's like, well-polished so it's all shiny?" 	
	Axyraandas says, "Perhaps the mushroom glows, so it has charge or something." 		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine apparatus" 		
	

Floyd | A fat brass vessel, a riveted cauldron of a thing, squats before you.
Floyd | A narrow copper pipe curves from the tank's top; the pipe spirals up
Floyd | inside of a wider glass flask.
Floyd |
Floyd | Through a small porthole you can see the contents of the tank: a heap
Floyd | of rusty brown flakes lying in a cloud of sparkling vapor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lightning illuminates the storm overhead, followed instantly by a
Floyd | deafening crack of thunder. At the same moment, you notice the vapor
Floyd | in the tank suddenly whirl and dance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine flakes" 		
	

Floyd | In the brass tank is a small heap of some flaky mineral; the substance
Floyd | is rusty brown with faint flecks of gold. Sparkling vapor rises from
Floyd | the material and swirls within the tank.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "It does charge Mario up" 	
			JJSonick says, "Haha - true." 	
			Doug says, "for what it's worth, I just looked up "ganzfeld" (the protag's last name). "A ganzfeld experiment (from the German for 'entire field') is a technique used in the field of parapsychology to test individuals for extrasensory perception (ESP)."" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Hah, yeah" 	
			Doug | It uses homogeneous and unpatterned sensory stimulation to produce an effect similar to sensory deprivation.[1] The deprivation of patterned sensory input is said to be conducive to inwardly generated impressions. 	
			Mick asks, "Is that like what the shapes on the cards in Ghostbusters?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "So, all these areas are fake and we're actually in a phonebooth-sized capsule?" 	
			Doug says, "I don't know what the "T. Jant" in the name is a referene to though. Nor do I know what "Nigel Smith" is a reference to (zarf's pseudonym for this game)" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Nigel Smith sounds familiar to me for some reason" 	
			Mick says, "Mr. Smith" 	
			Doug says (to Mick), "no, those are Zener cards" 	
			(from Tale) AutomatonZX27 says, "Did he write a jayisgames comp game?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Mick), "No, you're thinking of Mr. Anderson." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Ooh, Nigel Smith's restaurant" 	
			Doug says, "hm, yeah, Smith could be a Matrix reference." 	
			Mick says (to Jacq), "I thought Neo was Mr. Anderson." 	
			Mick says, "I suppose I meant Agent Smith, but I'm not sure at all that's really the reference." 	
			Doug | [LINK] 	
			Doug asks, "I'm guessing that's not it. but... maybe?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Or maybe there's no reference and he's just playing with our minds" 	
			Doug says, "he's said it meant something, but no one's figured it out yet" 	
			Doug says, "anyway, back to the game..." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	JJSonick is eaten by a duck-dragon. 		
	

Floyd | Laboratory
Floyd | This square tower is built of granite blocks braced by high iron
Floyd | beams. The roof is a broad sweep of lead-framed glass, hammered by the
Floyd | roaring rain outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | A complex apparatus dominates the room: a heavy brass tank, surmounted
Floyd | by copper and glass tubing. Wires drape from the roof down to the
Floyd | apparatus, hanging every which way.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace sits in the center of the lab. Inside it move four
Floyd | icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x wires" 		
	

Floyd | Wires run from the tank up to the roof, or from the roof down to the
Floyd | tank, as you like. They are connected above to antennas which thrust
Floyd | from the roof, up into the storm.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace quivers. You glance at it, and notice the icons moving
Floyd | jerkily inside. Strange.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Hm" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "The icons are angry because they're trapped" 	
			Mick asks, "So this is basically like Frakenstein's lab?" 	
			DavidW says, "hm, without the monster, sure." 	
	JJSonick arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		AutomatonZX27 says, "Or maybe it's Alchemy 101" 	
	JJSonick is eaten by a duck-dragon. 		Mick says, "x workspace" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x workspace" 		
	

Floyd | The workspace is represented by a clear, waist-high cube. Within it
Floyd | are the charge icon, the light icon, the heat icon, and the pressure
Floyd | icon, all moving jerkily.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lightning flashes somewhere nearby. At the same moment, you notice the
Floyd | vapor in the tank suddenly whirl and dance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x tank" 		
	

Floyd | A fat brass vessel, a riveted cauldron of a thing, squats before you.
Floyd | A narrow copper pipe curves from the tank's top; the pipe spirals up
Floyd | inside of a wider glass flask.
Floyd |
Floyd | Through a small porthole you can see the contents of the tank: a heap
Floyd | of rusty brown flakes lying in a cloud of sparkling vapor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Thunder rumbles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "yell "It's alive!" and laugh maniacally while a thunderstorm rages in the background" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug | [LINK] 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Don't pay attention to what I just did." 	
	Johnny concentrates, and disappears. 		Doug | 1. A male or female that you find attractive (also known as bum jant.) 	
			Mick asks, "What do you think those flakes are?" 	
	JJSonick arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x flask" 		
	

Floyd | A wide glass flask is suspended above the tank. The copper pipe runs
Floyd | up to it, and then spirals up the flask's interior. You notice the
Floyd | inside of the flask, and the pipe within it, show a dry white crust --
Floyd | as if the flask had boiled dry.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "They have traces of gold on them" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to floyd), "take ye flask" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "cute" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Hm, too bad" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x flakes" 		
	

Floyd | In the brass tank is a small heap of some flaky mineral; the substance
Floyd | is rusty brown with faint flecks of gold. Sparkling vapor rises from
Floyd | the material and swirls within the tank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lightning flashes somewhere in the distance. At the same moment, you
Floyd | notice the vapor in the tank suddenly whirl and dance.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "drop torch" 		
	

Floyd | As the flaming torch leaves your grasp, it shimmers and transforms
Floyd | into a brass compass.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace quivers as the icons move.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x compass" 		
	

Floyd | The compass is a palm-sized instrument, precisely engraved. The needle
Floyd | wavers uncertainly in this charged atmosphere.
Floyd |
Floyd | Thunder rumbles.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take compass" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I was hoping for something more.. useful" 	
	Johnny arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		Doug | Cheerful; merry. [Provincial English] Where were dainty ducks and jant ones, Wenches that could play the wantons. 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Like a manual or something" 	
			Mick says, "So we got ourselves a swiss-chalice/axe/torch/compass" 	
			JJSonick asks, "Hm, we need to refill the flask?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Try going back to the church and dropping the compass" 	
			Mick says, "I have a feeling we want to get to those flakes." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Rusty brown flakes with faint flecks of gold are an IF player's best friend" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke pressure" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the pressure icon, and the environment shifts into a new
Floyd | form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Church
Floyd | White marble rises in smooth, heavy columns to an arching vault. The
Floyd | walls are worked in geometric traceries; a rich red carpet runs up the
Floyd | room's length, to the brass pipes which stand at its north end. Air
Floyd | throbs from the pipes and thunders quietly across the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the south stands a graceful marble altar, which supports a small
Floyd | open offering box.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace is a squat cube in the center of the room. Inside it
Floyd | move four icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Want to try smashing open the thing with the axe?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "drop compass" 		
	

Floyd | As the brass compass leaves your grasp, it reverts to being a pewter
Floyd | chalice full of water.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace quivers as the icons move.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "That's impressive that the water remains." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Maybe we really do need to refill the flask" 	
			JJSonick asks, "Can we put the water in the flask?" 	
			Mick says, "I wonder if the water transforms to something if we dump it out" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take chalice" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | A gust of air brushes past you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke charge. fill flask with water." 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the charge icon, and the environment changes around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laboratory
Floyd | This square tower is built of granite blocks braced by high iron
Floyd | beams. The roof is a broad sweep of lead-framed glass, hammered by the
Floyd | roaring rain outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | A complex apparatus dominates the room: a heavy brass tank, surmounted
Floyd | by copper and glass tubing. Wires drape from the roof down to the
Floyd | apparatus, hanging every which way.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace sits in the center of the lab. Inside it move four
Floyd | icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | You carefully pour the water around the pipe, filling the glass flask.
Floyd |
Floyd | The water immediately begins to bubble in the flask. Inside the tank,
Floyd | the sparkling vapor begins to rise, as if being drawn up the pipe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes. Your deadline creeps closer.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hair-fine red crystals, like frost, are beginning to form at the top
Floyd | of the pipe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "Hehe, was that the right thing to do?" 	
			Mick says, "I think so" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine crystals" 		
	

Floyd | A delicate snowflake of red crystal is forming at the top of the
Floyd | copper pipe, above the flask. It grows before your eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace quivers as the icons move.
Floyd |
Floyd | A red crystalline snowflake is condensing on the copper spike.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JJSonick says, "Red frost. I'm dreaming of a Red Christmas." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "snowflake" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x snowflake" 		
	

Floyd | A delicate snowflake of red crystal is forming at the top of the
Floyd | copper pipe, above the flask. It grows before your eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The red crystal continues to solidify.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The last of the vapor is drawn from the tank, as the red crystal
Floyd | finishes filling out; it is now a solid polyhedral mass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "touch crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You feel nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lightning illuminates the storm overhead, followed instantly by a
Floyd | deafening crack of thunder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | It appears that the crystal is an archetype: weight. You reach out and
Floyd | compile; it shrinks obligingly into a small icon, which you take.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take crystal" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JJSonick exclaims, "We grew a D&D die!" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press weight" 		
	

Floyd | You push the weight icon towards the workspace -- but it skids to the
Floyd | side. You tighten your grip to try again. With some careful pressure,
Floyd | the icon slides into place.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | Shelves loom here in rank and file. It is only at a second glance that
Floyd | you realize they are not stacked with books. Instead, arms are arrayed
Floyd | in tidy rows: swords, knives, spears, and weapons of every other
Floyd | description. More blades hang overhead, point-down and silently
Floyd | menacing.
Floyd |
Floyd | A single bookcase stands to the west -- that is, one case which is
Floyd | full of books, as opposed to metal. It is fitted with doors, however,
Floyd | and they are closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace rests by one wall. Inside it bounce five icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "If it's full of weapons, shouldn't it be called an armory?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "drop chalice" 		
	

Floyd | As the pewter chalice leaves your grasp, it shimmers and transforms
Floyd | into a silver key.
Floyd |
Floyd | The blades overhead clink gently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I have to say: it's a *strange* library that has dangling blades overhead." 	
			JJSonick says, "Stay gentle, blades." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take key. unlock door" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | (with the silver key)
Floyd | You prod at the doors, but you see no way to insert a key at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | The bookcase's doors are closed and locked. You see no keyhole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "hmm" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Or maybe the librarians hired a very innovative interior designer" 	
			Mick says, "Maybe it's an alternate universe where people go to war by bashing each other over the head with books." 	
			DavidW asks, "Alternate?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "With books such as "Grammar Adapted to the Hardest of Heads: Unabridged Edition - Now with Even More Pain when You Hit Someone"" 	
			Tale asks, "Wasn't something like this in Tomb Raider 1?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine books" 		
	

Floyd | The books, like the weapons, vary wildly in size and heft. No titles
Floyd | are evident, but they are bound in all shades of green and brown. And
Floyd | since they are locked away behind a steel screen, you have no idea
Floyd | what they contain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JJSonick asks, "Huh, since there's lots of weapon peer-pressure in this room, maybe we're supposed to use the axe on the doors?" 	
			JJSonick says, "But it's weird that we've been given a key, then" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Well, we got a chalice in the church" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take swords" 		
	

Floyd | Unfortunately, they're all strapped tightly to the shelves. Except for
Floyd | the blades that are hanging from chains from the roof, and you can't
Floyd | reach those. Apparently this is not a lending library.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "But used it in the lab" 	
			Mick says, "we still have it, it's now a chalice/axe/torch/compass/key" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke light" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the light icon, and the environment transforms into a new
Floyd | form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cave
Floyd | You are underground, by the echoes and the irregular rock underfoot.
Floyd | But the space is lost in darkness. A chill stream trickles past, and
Floyd | the faintest phosphorescence trickles with it. Beyond arm's reach,
Floyd | however, you see only black.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace stands beside you. Inside it bounce five icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "drop key" 		
	

Floyd | As the silver key leaves your grasp, it reverts to being a rusty axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "drop key" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take ace" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take axe" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | Air flutters, somewhere overhead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x workspace" 		
	

Floyd | The workspace is represented by a clear, waist-high cube. Within it
Floyd | are the weight icon, the charge icon, the light icon, the heat icon,
Floyd | and the pressure icon, all bouncing around.
Floyd |
Floyd | (Your workspace, of course, is not visually rendered. It would be
Floyd | visible even in total darkness.)
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press weight" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the weight icon, and the environment shifts around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | Shelves loom here in rank and file. On them, arms are arrayed in tidy
Floyd | rows: swords, knives, spears, and weapons of every other description.
Floyd | More blades hang overhead, point-down and silently menacing.
Floyd |
Floyd | A single bookcase stands to the west -- that is, one case which is
Floyd | full of books, as opposed to metal. It is fitted with doors, however,
Floyd | and they are closed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace rests by one wall. Inside it bounce five icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "hit screen with axe" 		
	

Floyd | You whack the bookcase with the axe, but it is solid. And the axe
Floyd | isn't that sharp.
Floyd |
Floyd | The blades overhead clink gently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Okay, where's the whetstone" 	
			Mick says, "It's also possible it's simply a matter of finding the keyhole." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "scrutinize screen" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x bookcase" 		
	

Floyd | The bookcase is a tall wooden affair, finely built; the wood is inlaid
Floyd | with an abstract pattern of tree branches. Behind the steel-mesh doors
Floyd | are rows of books, bound in old green and brown leather.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Too bad this isn't Guess The Verb" 	
			Gerynar asks, "would the key open say, the box in the church?" 	
			Mick says, "we already opened that" 	
			Gerynar says, "sorry, my brother called so I haven't been paying all that much attention" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Maybe there's another item connected to the screen, kinda like the box and chest" 	
			Mick says, "maybe we try closing it" 	
			Mick says, "*should try" 	
			Mick asks, "Why is this room called 'weight'?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke pressure" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the pressure icon, and the environment changes into a new
Floyd | form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Church
Floyd | White marble rises in smooth, heavy columns to an arching vault. The
Floyd | walls are worked in geometric traceries; a rich red carpet runs up the
Floyd | room's length, to the brass pipes which stand at its north end. Air
Floyd | throbs from the pipes and thunders quietly across the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the south stands a graceful marble altar, which supports a small
Floyd | open offering box.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace is a squat cube in the center of the room. Inside it
Floyd | bounce five icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | The west wall is now filled by an enormous stained-glass window, which
Floyd | certainly wasn't there before. The window depicts a tall green tree,
Floyd | standing in a field of lesser greenery.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "Because books are heavy?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine window" 		
	

Floyd | The glass tiles are not set in lead; perhaps the mosaic is fused or
Floyd | cemented. However the window was made, it shines with thousands of
Floyd | tints of green.
Floyd |
Floyd | A puff of air brushes over you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I'm wondering if it's a clue to how we are supposed to treat the puzzle" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | There's no way to open that.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Too bad" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "break window" 		
	

Floyd | You raise the axe, and chop down at the window. Glass splinters, and
Floyd | the window cracks alarmingly. Then, with a towering crash, the entire
Floyd | window shatters into a cascade of broken green glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | When the catastrophe ends, the window frame is a jagged hole, beyond
Floyd | which is a blank white marble wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Brute force is always the way to go." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x hole" 		
	

Floyd | Shards of broken green glass spill across the floor. Behind the window
Floyd | casing is only blank white marble.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "there's a lot of gravity when you have sharp objects hanging from the ceiling." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke weight" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the weight icon, and the environment transforms around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | Shelves loom here in rank and file. On them, arms are arrayed in tidy
Floyd | rows: swords, knives, spears, and weapons of every other description.
Floyd | More blades hang overhead, point-down and silently menacing.
Floyd |
Floyd | The bookcase still stands, but its doors have been torn open; they
Floyd | hang in pieces. The books have tumbled out in a heap at your feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace rests by one wall. Inside it bounce five icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine books" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up a book and open it. The pages are all blank.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Oh god" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take books" 		
	

Floyd | You open another book; this one, too, is blank.
Floyd |
Floyd | The blades overhead clink gently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a rusty axe
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Maybe if we keep searching, we'll find an actual book, not a blank notebook" 	
			Tale says, "It's not a library, it's a diary shop." 	
			Mick says, "We could burn the books, and see if it changes a different room somehow." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "search books" 		
	

Floyd | You dig into the pile of books, but there are many of them, and none
Floyd | stand out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take book" 		
	

Floyd | Still blank.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "again" 		
	

Floyd | Still blank.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press heat. drop all" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the heat icon, and the environment shifts into a new form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Longhall
Floyd | You stand in a long, low hall of smoke-darkened timbers. The floor is
Floyd | earth, benches line the walls, and you are washed by heat from the
Floyd | blazing fire-pit that runs the hall's entire length.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the south end the hall rises, and an enormous wooden chest stands
Floyd | on an earthen mound. The chest is open and empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cube that is your workspace rests nearby. Inside it bounce five
Floyd | icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something new lies here, on the west side of the hall. It's a dead,
Floyd | gnarled tree, lying uprooted where certainly you saw no tree before.
Floyd | Its leaves have fallen into a yellow heap, drifted around the bare
Floyd | branches.
Floyd |
Floyd | (the rusty axe)
Floyd | As the rusty axe leaves your grasp, it reverts to being a flaming
Floyd | torch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sweat begins to drip from you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press weight. burn books with torch" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the weight icon, and the environment changes around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | Shelves loom here in rank and file. On them, arms are arrayed in tidy
Floyd | rows: swords, knives, spears, and weapons of every other description.
Floyd | More blades hang overhead, point-down and silently menacing.
Floyd |
Floyd | The bookcase still stands, but its doors have been torn open; they
Floyd | hang in pieces. The books have tumbled out in a heap at your feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace rests by one wall. Inside it bounce five icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | A silver key shines gently on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to burn the books.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "I was just about to try "write a bestseller"" 	
			Mick says, "whoops" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press heat. take torch" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the heat icon, and the environment transforms into a new
Floyd | form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Longhall
Floyd | You stand in a long, low hall of smoke-darkened timbers. The floor is
Floyd | earth, benches line the walls, and you are washed by heat from the
Floyd | blazing fire-pit that runs the hall's entire length.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the south end the hall rises, and an enormous wooden chest stands
Floyd | on an earthen mound. The chest is open and empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cube that is your workspace rests nearby. Inside it bounce five
Floyd | icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | A torch is lying on the ground, burning unsteadily.
Floyd |
Floyd | The old tree has been uprooted; it lies dead on the west side of the
Floyd | hall. Its leaves have fallen into a yellow heap, drifted around the
Floyd | bare branches.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press weight. Burn books with torch" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the weight icon, and the environment shifts around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | Shelves loom here in rank and file. On them, arms are arrayed in tidy
Floyd | rows: swords, knives, spears, and weapons of every other description.
Floyd | More blades hang overhead, point-down and silently menacing.
Floyd |
Floyd | The bookcase still stands, but its doors have been torn open; they
Floyd | hang in pieces. The books have tumbled out in a heap at your feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace rests by one wall. Inside it bounce five icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to burn the books.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "burn books" 		
	

Floyd | That's a horrible idea, even for blank books.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "Wait, was that tree there before?" 	
	Lucea says (to floyd), "search books" 		
	

Floyd | You dig into the pile of books, but there are many of them, and none
Floyd | stand out.
Floyd |
Floyd | The blades overhead clink gently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Huff" 	
			DavidW says (to AutomatonZX27), "nope" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "write a bestseller" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke heat" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the heat icon, and the environment changes into a new form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Longhall
Floyd | You stand in a long, low hall of smoke-darkened timbers. The floor is
Floyd | earth, benches line the walls, and you are washed by heat from the
Floyd | blazing fire-pit that runs the hall's entire length.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the south end the hall rises, and an enormous wooden chest stands
Floyd | on an earthen mound. The chest is open and empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cube that is your workspace rests nearby. Inside it bounce five
Floyd | icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | The old tree has been uprooted; it lies dead on the west side of the
Floyd | hall. Its leaves have fallen into a yellow heap, drifted around the
Floyd | bare branches.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Lucea says (to floyd), "search leaves" 		
	

Floyd | You grab a handful of leaves; they crumble away. Well, you think, and
Floyd | dig in with both hands. Leaves disintegrate in clumps and wafts,
Floyd | filling the air with dust. It doesn't take long before the entire heap
Floyd | is gone.
Floyd |
Floyd | A single leaf remains, lying against the fallen tree. Unlike the
Floyd | others, this one gleams bright metallic gold.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine tree" 		
	

Floyd | The tree lies uprooted upon the earth. A single gold leaf remains,
Floyd | lying against the wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sweat begins to drip from you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take gold leaf" 		
	

Floyd | You realize that the gold leaf is not real; it is painted on the
Floyd | fallen tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "should have counted the leaves!" 	
			DavidW says, "heh" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "There's 69,105 of them, I bet" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "burn tree" 		
	

Floyd | The leaves are already gone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I bet the books are gone now." 	
			DavidW says, "Except maybe for a gold one." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke weight" 		JJSonick says, "Ah, yeah, that sounds right." 	
	

Floyd | You invoke the weight icon, and the environment transforms around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | Shelves loom here in rank and file. On them, arms are arrayed in tidy
Floyd | rows: swords, knives, spears, and weapons of every other description.
Floyd | More blades hang overhead, point-down and silently menacing.
Floyd |
Floyd | The bookcase still stands, but its doors have been torn open; they
Floyd | hang in pieces. A single book remains, a small golden volume. It is
Floyd | chained to the bookcase with a gold padlock.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace rests by one wall. Inside it bounce five icons.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "nice" 	
			JJSonick says, "aha" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine book" 		
	

Floyd | The remaining book is a small volume, the size of your palm, but its
Floyd | leather cover is leafed in gold. It is chained to the bottom shelf
Floyd | with a gold chain and padlock. You see immediately that the book is an
Floyd | archetype of form.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "drop torch" 		
	

Floyd | As the flaming torch leaves your grasp, it reverts to being a silver
Floyd | key.
Floyd |
Floyd | The blades overhead clink gently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take key. unlock padlock with key." 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | The silver key unlocks the padlock with a tiny snick.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates to the icons' sharp movements.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take book" 		
	

Floyd | You take the book and compile. It shrinks obligingly into a small
Floyd | icon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "put icon in workspace" 		
	

Floyd | (the form icon in the workspace)
Floyd | You raise the form icon, and feel the tangible resistance beating from
Floyd | the workspace. What a mess. You lean against it, and slowly shove the
Floyd | icon into its place.
Floyd |
Floyd | Stone Circle
Floyd | You stand on mossy earth, surrounded by the silhouettes of dark and
Floyd | massive standing stones. It is night. But the sky shows no stars at
Floyd | all.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace sits in the center of the circle. Inside it the six
Floyd | icons whirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x sky" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x stones" 		
	

Floyd | The stones are massive, worn, and very old. You can make out little
Floyd | else.
Floyd |
Floyd | You count eight stones around you. Seven of them are of similar
Floyd | height; one is much taller.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Hey, Stonehenge" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine tall stone" 		
	

Floyd | The taller stone is to the... the...
Floyd |
Floyd | Hang on. You're not sure which direction that is. How bizarre.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "I was thinking Snow White." 	
			Mick says, "I wonder if it corresponds to the number of rooms" 	
			Mick says, "sounds like we need the compass" 	
			JJSonick says, "Ah, yes" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press charge" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the charge icon, and the environment shifts into a new
Floyd | form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laboratory
Floyd | This square tower is built of granite blocks braced by high iron
Floyd | beams. The roof is a broad sweep of lead-framed glass, hammered by the
Floyd | roaring rain outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | A complex apparatus dominates the room: a heavy brass tank, surmounted
Floyd | by copper and bubbling glass tubing. Wires drape from the roof down to
Floyd | the apparatus, hanging every which way.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace sits in the center of the lab. Inside it the six icons
Floyd | whirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "drop key" 		
	

Floyd | As the silver key leaves your grasp, it reverts to being a brass
Floyd | compass.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "drop key" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take compass" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lightning illuminates the storm overhead, followed instantly by a
Floyd | deafening crack of thunder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x icons" 		
	

Floyd | Within the workspace you see the form icon, the weight icon, the
Floyd | charge icon, the light icon, the heat icon, and the pressure icon, all
Floyd | whirling rapidly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke form" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the form icon, and the environment changes around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Stone Circle
Floyd | You stand on mossy earth, surrounded by the silhouettes of dark and
Floyd | massive standing stones. It is night. But the sky shows no stars at
Floyd | all.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace sits in the center of the circle. Inside it the six
Floyd | icons whirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine tall stone" 		
	

Floyd | The taller stone is to the... the...
Floyd |
Floyd | Hang on. You're not sure which direction that is. How bizarre.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine compass" 		
	

Floyd | You bend over the compass. The needle turns slowly, as if seeking
Floyd | something more subtle than magnetic north. It gleams, catching the
Floyd | moonlight...
Floyd |
Floyd | Wait. There is no moon. Something glows in your cupped hand -- no
Floyd | longer a brass compass -- and then it crawls between your fingers and
Floyd | flutters upward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "look up" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to look.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Stone Circle
Floyd | You stand on mossy earth, surrounded by the silhouettes of dark and
Floyd | massive standing stones. It is night. But the sky shows no stars at
Floyd | all.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace sits in the center of the circle. Inside it the six
Floyd | icons whirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | A glowing moth is fluttering erratically back and forth around the
Floyd | Circle, above you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x moth" 		
	

Floyd | The moth is fluttering erratically back and forth around the Circle,
Floyd | above you. Its wings glow softly against the night sky.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take moth" 		
	

Floyd | It's just out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x workspace" 		
	

Floyd | The workspace is represented by a clear, waist-high cube. Within it
Floyd | are the form icon, the weight icon, the charge icon, the light icon,
Floyd | the heat icon, and the pressure icon, all whirling rapidly.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | You can't jump high enough to catch the glowing moth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "inv" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "do we know why the workspace is shaking?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Probably this experiment is nearing its end" 	
			JJSonick says, "It mentioned we had to force the form icon in there -- and also, yeah, we must be near the end." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "don't panic" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I think every icon makes it less stable." 	
			DavidW says, "This is the beginning of the endgame, I believe." 	
			Mick asks, "should we save then?" 	
	DavidW clears the save counter. 		AutomatonZX27 says, "Probably" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I don't think the save is necessary, but just in case." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd | Stone Circle
Floyd | You stand on mossy earth, surrounded by the silhouettes of dark and
Floyd | massive standing stones. It is night. But the sky shows no stars at
Floyd | all.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace sits in the center of the circle. Inside it the six
Floyd | icons whirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | The glowing moth is fluttering erratically back and forth around the
Floyd | Circle, above you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine stones" 		
	

Floyd | The stones are massive, worn, and very old. You can make out little
Floyd | else.
Floyd |
Floyd | You count eight stones around you. Seven of them are of similar
Floyd | height; one is much taller.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x tall stone" 		
	

Floyd | The taller stone is to the... but you're not sure which direction is
Floyd | which.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Let's check the almighty church" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke pressure" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the pressure icon, and the environment transforms into a
Floyd | new form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Church
Floyd | White marble rises in smooth, heavy columns to an arching vault. The
Floyd | walls are worked in geometric traceries; a rich red carpet runs up the
Floyd | room's length, to the brass pipes which stand at its north end. Air
Floyd | throbs from the pipes and thunders quietly across the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the south stands a graceful marble altar, which supports a small
Floyd | open offering box.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace is a squat cube in the center of the room. Inside it
Floyd | the six icons whirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | Interesting -- the glowing moth has remained invariant, in the room's
Floyd | transformation. It is fluttering around the Church, unchanged.
Floyd |
Floyd | The window is broken, but most of the glass is gone.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take moth" 		
	

Floyd | It escapes your grasp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x glass" 		
	

Floyd | The window is shattered, although most of the broken glass has
Floyd | vanished. Behind the window casing is only blank white marble.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "So what room would a moth be of use to us in?" 	
			JJSonick asks, "There was one that had a gust of wind? Maybe?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke light" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the light icon, and the environment shifts around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cave
Floyd | You are underground, by the echoes and the irregular rock underfoot.
Floyd | But the space is lost in darkness. A chill stream trickles past, and
Floyd | the faintest phosphorescence trickles with it. Beyond arm's reach,
Floyd | however, you see only black.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace stands beside you. Inside it the six icons whirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | As the Cave forms around you, the glowing moth flutters up into its
Floyd | high, dark recesses. Its light shines softly on gleaming limestone.
Floyd |
Floyd | And on the bats. One flutters by and nips the moth right out of the
Floyd | air. Whoops.
Floyd |
Floyd | The moth shimmers, desperately seeking another form, one less
Floyd | vulnerable. It breaks up into pixels -- and reforms as a fat
Floyd | snowflake, drifting around the upper regions of the Cave. The bats,
Floyd | apparently uninterested in bits of ice, now ignore it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "That was the church." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Aha" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press heat" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the heat icon, and the environment changes into a new form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Longhall
Floyd | You stand in a long, low hall of smoke-darkened timbers. The floor is
Floyd | earth, benches line the walls, and you are washed by heat from the
Floyd | blazing fire-pit that runs the hall's entire length.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the south end the hall rises, and an enormous wooden chest stands
Floyd | on an earthen mound. The chest is open and empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cube that is your workspace rests nearby. Inside it the six icons
Floyd | whirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | The old tree has been uprooted; it lies dead on the west side of the
Floyd | hall. Its limbs are bare, except for a single gold leaf lying against
Floyd | the wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | The snowflake whirls in the fire-pit's smoky updrafts, as the Longhall
Floyd | shimmers into place. In moments the flake is losing its luster.
Floyd |
Floyd | Again it shimmers away. This time it sublimates into a smoke-ring,
Floyd | which drifts above you in cheerful disregard of the heat.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke heat" 		
	

Floyd | You poke the heat icon, but it is already active.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke pressure" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the pressure icon, and the environment transforms around
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Church
Floyd | White marble rises in smooth, heavy columns to an arching vault. The
Floyd | walls are worked in geometric traceries; a rich red carpet runs up the
Floyd | room's length, to the brass pipes which stand at its north end. Air
Floyd | throbs from the pipes and thunders quietly across the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the south stands a graceful marble altar, which supports a small
Floyd | open offering box.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace is a squat cube in the center of the room. Inside it
Floyd | the six icons whirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | The window is broken, but most of the glass is gone.
Floyd |
Floyd | The smoke ring is torn this way and that way in the Church's turbulent
Floyd | gusts of air. It begins to tatter... and then shimmers into a new
Floyd | form.
Floyd |
Floyd | A long silk thread now rides the air currents. It swirls back and
Floyd | forth, curling and twisting, but never falling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press weight" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the weight icon, and the environment shifts into a new
Floyd | form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Library
Floyd | Shelves loom here in rank and file. On them, arms are arrayed in tidy
Floyd | rows: swords, knives, spears, and weapons of every other description.
Floyd | More blades hang overhead, point-down and silently menacing.
Floyd |
Floyd | The bookcase still stands, but its doors have been torn open; they
Floyd | hang in pieces.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace rests by one wall. Inside it the six icons whirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | The silk thread slides among the hanging blades, or tries to. It
Floyd | tangles, is caught, and the many edges pull at it...
Floyd |
Floyd | The thread dissolves into pixels, and becomes a miniature silver kite,
Floyd | which slides dextrously between the blades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke charge" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the charge icon, and the environment changes around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Laboratory
Floyd | This square tower is built of granite blocks braced by high iron
Floyd | beams. The roof is a broad sweep of lead-framed glass, hammered by the
Floyd | roaring rain outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | A complex apparatus dominates the room: a heavy brass tank, surmounted
Floyd | by copper and bubbling glass tubing. Wires drape from the roof down to
Floyd | the apparatus, hanging every which way.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace sits in the center of the lab. Inside it the six icons
Floyd | whirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | The silver kite bobs near the wires, and jerks as a spark leaps across
Floyd | to it. It tries to slide away; but a flash of lightning sears the sky,
Floyd | and the room's air grows prickly and electric. Sparks dance from the
Floyd | kite's tail, and the wires pull it closer --
Floyd |
Floyd | The kite shimmers away... into a gleam of pure light that plays across
Floyd | the roof.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke form" 		
	

Floyd | You invoke the form icon, and the environment transforms into a new
Floyd | form.
Floyd |
Floyd | Stone Circle
Floyd | You stand on mossy earth, surrounded by the silhouettes of dark and
Floyd | massive standing stones. It is night. But the sky shows no stars at
Floyd | all.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your workspace sits in the center of the circle. Inside it the six
Floyd | icons whirl.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is no roof now, only the night sky... and the gleam of light
Floyd | shines upwards, unimpeded, into the darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can still see it there. And then, as your eyes adjust, you can see
Floyd | more. Sparks of light, infinitely distant. The stars are out.
Floyd |
Floyd | ...How did you miss it? The starlight illuminates a shape at your
Floyd | feet. It's a small, perfect model of a room: your workspace. Your
Floyd | usual, habitual workspace -- not this fluid environment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x model" 		
	

Floyd | It's a small glass model of an office workspace. Every detail within
Floyd | is perfect. You see immediately that the model room is an archetype of
Floyd | metasemantics.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine workspace" 		
	

Floyd | (the model room)
Floyd | It's a small glass model of an office workspace. Every detail within
Floyd | is perfect.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | You take the model room and compile. It shrinks obligingly into a
Floyd | small icon.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace is shaking.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Metasemantics." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "put icon in workspace" 		
	

Floyd | (the metasemantics icon in the workspace)
Floyd | The metasemantics icon shudders in your grip. Pushing it into the
Floyd | workspace is like forcing it through gravel, but you lean into the
Floyd | force. After several moments of struggle, the icon is in place. The
Floyd | world changes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Room
Floyd | This is your workspace. All your furniture and things are set up just
Floyd | as you like them. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cube representing your workspace sits on a desk. Inside it, the
Floyd | seven icons vibrate wildly.
Floyd |
Floyd | You look around. This, too, is magnificent -- in a quiet way. The
Floyd | program has condensed your style of interaction into a tangible
Floyd | metaphor... a perfect rendition of the way you work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine furniture" 		
	

Floyd | Your stuff is all just as you expect.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace cube buzzes angrily. Really, what is going on with that?
Floyd | It must be some kind of physical simulation fault. You'll sort it out
Floyd | tomorrow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You turn, and reach for the exit of your virtual environment.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a wild crash behind you. You spin. The workspace cube lies in
Floyd | splinters, sprayed across your desk, tinkling to the floor. Above it
Floyd | are whirling seven -- forces -- that grow, and become more potent --
Floyd |
Floyd | Then the walls are splintering, too.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Trapped
Floyd | Nothing surrounds you. The virtual space is absolutely blank... but no
Floyd | longer unbounded. You are unable to move, or to escape.
Floyd |
Floyd | You wonder if someone will come looking.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** To be continued ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine desk" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Intriguing" 	
			Mick says, "yes" 	
			Jacqueline says, "huh" 	
			DavidW says, "Congrats!" 	
			Gerynar says, "I don't think we were really in our room" 	
			Gerynar says, "just another simulation" 	
			Axyraandas says, "It sounds like Nirvana to me." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "There is no cube" 	
			Doug says, "I don't think we're really in a toyshop." 	
			Jacqueline touches Doug's arm and finds him but a shadow. "I think we're really all in separate rooms." 	
			Mick says, "The ending in darkness is strange." 	
			JJSonick says, "The lesson is, don't ignore an angrily buzzing cube, kids." 	
			Axyraandas asks, "Perhaps the laws of the universe...broke?" 	
			DavidW says, "Also, get a bigger workshop." 	
			Tale says, "This is a lead in to the sequel, Advanced Metasemantics: An exercise in posthumanism" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "undo" 		AutomatonZX27 says, "In the event that the cube DOES speak, please disregard its advice." 	
	

Floyd |

		Axyraandas says, "The sequel would be interesting." 	
			Nitku says, "I have inside information that the story will continue in Zarf's upcoming graphical escape-the-room game" 	
			Doug asks, "hm, did I break it?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Axyraandas asks, "Which escape-the-room game is this? Does it have a name yet?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine desk" 		
	

Floyd | Your stuff is all just as you expect.
Floyd |
Floyd | This is a good stopping point, however. You should leave and report in
Floyd | to your client.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "thanks" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x cube" 		
	

Floyd | The workspace is represented by a clear, waist-high cube. Within it
Floyd | are the metasemantics icon, the form icon, the weight icon, the charge
Floyd | icon, the light icon, the heat icon, and the pressure icon, all
Floyd | vibrating wildly around.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates violently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "fix cube" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says (to Axyraandas), "That's all I know" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get cube" 		
	

Floyd | You are already in your workspace. This is it. This is where you work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x desk" 		
	

Floyd | Your stuff is all just as you expect.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace shudders irately.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JJSonick says, ""Call Cube Customer Support"" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "x icons" 		
	

Floyd | Within the workspace you see the metasemantics icon, the form icon,
Floyd | the weight icon, the charge icon, the light icon, the heat icon, and
Floyd | the pressure icon, all vibrating wildly around.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace shakes dangerously.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "l" 		AutomatonZX27 says, "However, I don't know how fun would it be to escape from total blackness" 	
	

Floyd | Room
Floyd | This is your workspace. All your furniture and things are set up just
Floyd | as you like them. The exit is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | The cube representing your workspace sits on a desk. Inside it, the
Floyd | seven icons vibrate wildly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Axyraandas says (to Floyd), "shake cube" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace rattles violently.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get workspace" 		
	

Floyd | You are already in your workspace. This is it. This is where you work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Well, first you'd say 'create light'." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "get metasemantics icon" 		
	

Floyd | (invoke the metasemantics icon)
Floyd | You poke the metasemantics icon, but it is already active.
Floyd |
Floyd | The workspace vibrates irately.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		JJSonick says, "Open Cube Bug #17845 - Workspace crash destroys reality & traps user in Limbo - Priority: 2" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "invoke form" 		
	

Floyd | Your collection is complete; you feel like you've done enough for the
Floyd | day's work.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "hm, I guess there isn't anything else to do." 	
	Axyraandas goes home. 		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "amusing" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "There's no amusing, I think" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You turn, and reach for the exit of your virtual environment.
Floyd |
Floyd | There is a wild crash behind you. You spin. The workspace cube lies in
Floyd | splinters, sprayed across your desk, tinkling to the floor. Above it
Floyd | are whirling seven -- forces -- that grow, and become more potent --
Floyd |
Floyd | Then the walls are splintering, too.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Trapped
Floyd | Nothing surrounds you. The virtual space is absolutely blank... but no
Floyd | longer unbounded. You are unable to move, or to escape.
Floyd |
Floyd | You wonder if someone will come looking.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** To be continued ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline smiles. 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "So, you can't die in this game?" 	
			DavidW says, "Correct. As far as I know."	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Party Foul by Brooks Reeves
As played on ifMUD on May 22, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Party Foul, written by Brooks Reeves. Party Foul was originally released as part of Casual Gameplay Design Competition 7, where it took fourth place. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load partyfoul" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
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	Jacqueline pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | This game comes with a short tutorial. If this is the first time
Floyd | you've played a work of interactive fiction, or if you need a slight
Floyd | refresher on the basic commands of a game like this, the tutorial is a
Floyd | good idea. If you've played interactive fiction recently and feel
Floyd | comfortable with the basic commands, then you should probably skip it
Floyd | and blaze ahead on your own.
Floyd |
Floyd | Remember, you can always type About or Hint at any point in the game
Floyd | if you wish to be reminded about general commands, or want to get game
Floyd | specific hints.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to continue with the tutorial on?

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "We got a driver?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "no" 		
	

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Floyd | You were helpless. She cornered you at the grocery store between the
Floyd | honeydew and the squash. "Amy dear! How are you?" she asked. And
Floyd | before you knew it she had invited you to a party at her house later
Floyd | that night.
Floyd |
Floyd | You couldn't say no. Nobody says no to Abbey Fincher, neighborhood
Floyd | watch president and queen of the cocktail party.
Floyd |
Floyd | It was supposed to be a short visit. Fifteen minutes and out. But here
Floyd | you are, two hours later roped into a never-ending conversation with
Floyd | Frank Quinlivan. God knows where your husband, Mark, is. As you stand
Floyd | mere feet from the front door, wine glass in hand, listening to the
Floyd | same story over and over again, all you can think about is getting
Floyd | your coat, your casserole dish, your husband and going home...

		Jacqueline says, "Not yet." 	
	AutomatonZX27 pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

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Floyd | Party Foul
Floyd | An Exercise in Frustration by Brooks Reeves
Floyd | Release 4 / Serial number 100208 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | You're standing in the same spot you were an hour ago, listening to
Floyd | the same jokes and stories. If you don't extract yourself from this
Floyd | conversation soon, you're going to scream.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Do we need one?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Dunno, just asking" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | If you knew you were going to be standing around for hours, you would
Floyd | have worn more comfortable shoes. As it is, you're wearing a
Floyd | serviceable blue dress and a pair of four inch heels that are killing
Floyd | your toes. If you don't get out of this party soon, you're going to
Floyd | murder someone.
Floyd |
Floyd | "And then I say, who cares? Let's play another round of golf!" Frank
Floyd | finishes and then explodes with laughter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "okay - need coat, casserole dish, husband." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "scream" 		
	

Floyd | I know you're frustrated, but let's not make a scene, okay?
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey," Frank begins again, "I ever tell you the time I went to Disney
Floyd | World and puked on the Dumbo ride? True story!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask frank about bathroom" 		
	

Floyd | You start to open your mouth, but Frank blazes ahead. It looks like
Floyd | you're going to have to get Frank to shut up before you can ask any
Floyd | questions.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Course," he continues, "I probably shouldna gotten so wasted on Pina
Floyd | Coladas in the Tiki Room, if you know what I'm sayin'." He pats you
Floyd | slyly on the shoulder and you feel a small part of you die on the
Floyd | inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Uh, interesting conversation" 	
	

Floyd | This isn't that kind of party.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey!" he says, "Speakin' of which, bartender! Gimme another scotch
Floyd | and soda! Easy on the soda."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron barely looks Frank's way, saying, "I think we can all agree you've
Floyd | had enough, Frank."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I say leave the husband to fend for himself." 	
	Roger says, "Err, sorry; miswhispered. >DOFF DRESS" 		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "inv" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying a wine glass, a blue dress (being worn) and a pair of
Floyd | black heels (being worn).
Floyd |
Floyd | Frank elbows you on your side, "Can you believe this guy? I mean can
Floyd | you BELIEVE it? Ole cheapskate can't even afford more booze? I mean
Floyd | what kinda party is this supposed to be? Reminds me of that time I
Floyd | went to Salt Lake. I ever tell you about that?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Doff is a word?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "A word someone implemented?" 	
			DavidW says, "Standard one, yes." 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Doff is a recognized verb?" 	
			Roger says, "It's a standard, yeah." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Or it's in by - huh. Default. Who knew." 	
			DavidW says, "Me." 	
			Mick says, "I think we should probably spill something on ourselves." 	
	Roger says (to f), "drink wine" 		DavidW says, "You can 'don' clothes too." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "drink wine" 		
	

Floyd | One glass of wine is your limit for these kinds of parties. You're
Floyd | just carrying this one around so people think you're having a good
Floyd | time.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, see a bunch of the fellas and me were goin' to Lost Vegas fer a
Floyd | weekend, and we got waylayed in Utah on account of thish blizzard,
Floyd | see?" says Frank.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spill wine on frank" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to spill the wine glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "smell wine" 		
	

Floyd | Well, you could say that you detect hints of plum and burgundy with a
Floyd | dab of rosemary that marks this particular vintage as originating from
Floyd | southern france, near the hills of Le Puy... but honestly, it just
Floyd | smells like wine.
Floyd |
Floyd | "And let me tell you, my friend," Frank brays, "Salt Lake City is NO
Floyd | Las Vegas!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "pour wine on dress" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to pour the wine glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "spill wine" 		
	

Floyd | Are you sure that's the best use of that wine glass?
Floyd |
Floyd | "I mean Lost Vegas... wait, did I jess say Lost Vegas? Wow! Thash
Floyd | crazy! I mean Las Vegas," he clarifies, "Well, you know what I mean, I
Floyd | mean I meant. I meant I mean. Woah, are these floors tilted or is it
Floyd | jess me?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to auto), "nice" 		
	Limax arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	Roger says (to floyd), "kiss frank" 		
	

Floyd | You're half tempted. If only because it might shut him up a few
Floyd | seconds. But then your gag reflex kicks in and you think better of it.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey," says Frank, "You're not drinking that wine are you?" He looks
Floyd | at the glass in your hand like a starving man looks at a ham sandwich.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Doff and Don... they're opposites" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "A fine vintage: Chateau Deauxnim. 1824" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "give wine to frank" 		
	

Floyd | An idea crosses your mind and before Frank can continue, you offer him
Floyd | your glass. "Here", you say, "It looks like you could use another
Floyd | drink, and I haven't even touched this wine."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron's eyes widen in alarm from behind the bar. "I-I don't think that's
Floyd | such a good idea," he warns.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Nonesense!" snaps Frank, ripping the glass from your hand. "Ish jess
Floyd | a night cap, Ron. Fer chrissakes."
Floyd |
Floyd | "So where was I?" he resumes, "Oh yeah, Lost Vegas! Well, they got
Floyd | magic shows there. You know I used to do magic back when I was a kid.
Floyd | Ish true!"
Floyd |
Floyd | In one gulp, Frank downs half the contents of your glass. Ron looks at
Floyd | you gravely from behind the bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Limax), "Wax don, wax doff." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | But you aren't in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I could do all sorts of things. Pennies. Cards. I could make all
Floyd | sores of things disappear!" Frank says.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well you certainly had success with my bourbon collection," notes
Floyd | Ron.
Floyd |
Floyd | Frank tips the rest of the wine down his throat and wipes his mouth
Floyd | with his sleeve.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "THat too" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "order wine" 		
	

Floyd | "Wait," says Frank, before you can order a drink, "Lemme finnish!" It
Floyd | looks like you're going to have to get rid of frank before ordering
Floyd | another cocktail.
Floyd |
Floyd | Once, I knew this trick where you take a shot glass and you make it
Floyd | vanish under thish napkin, see," says Frank, "Of course you need an
Floyd | empty shot glass. And believe you me, I can empty shot glasses like
Floyd | there's no tomorrow!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly Frank puts his hands to his stomach. "Oh..." he says. "I done
Floyd | feel so well." He sloppily puts the glass down on the bar and wanders
Floyd | off in the direction of the guest room, mumbling, "I'm gonna lie down
Floyd | fer a biit."
Floyd |
Floyd | You turn to look at Ron who glares at you pensively. "If he vomits on
Floyd | anything," he says, "I'm holding you responsible."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Sorry I'm late... I was finishing up breakfast for the kids" 	
	Roger goes home. 		
	Roger has disconnected. 		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "order wine" 		
	

Floyd | "I'm afraid I'm I'll out," he says.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		Jota asks, "Should we have more pairs of words like that?" 	
			Jacqueline asks (of Limax), "Breakfast? Is't it 11 or noon where you are?" 	
			DavidW asks, "where's the exits to this room?" 	
			Alex says (to Jacqueline), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that breakfast is the time of day for eating corknuts." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "And I wanted to get loud and spill some drinks" 	
			Limax says, "Uh oh. Frank's been poisoned" 	
			Jota asks, "Coff and con? Loff and lon?" 	
			Limax says (to Jacqueline), "And it's Saturday" 	
			djfletch says, "din and dout" 	
			Jota asks, "Toff and ton?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine bar" 		
	

Floyd | More of a high oak table than an actual bar, it's nonetheless a fine
Floyd | example of craftsmanship, like pretty much everything else in the
Floyd | house. On the surface is an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses
Floyd | and a cocktail book. Ron stands behind it like a guard at a sentry.
Floyd | You guess it gives him an excuse not to talk to people.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "I ate breakfast at about 9... but the kids just got up" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "give glass to frank" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "ANd they were in the hot tub for a bit" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses and a cocktail book.
Floyd | An archway north leads to the den, a hallway northwest connects to the
Floyd | kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats have been placed, lies to
Floyd | the west. The front door waits invitingly to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine book" 		
	

Floyd | A book of cocktail recipes lies open in display across the top of the
Floyd | bar. It currently displays the very complicated recipe for a drink
Floyd | called a Singapore sunrise. "You know," Ron says as he notices your
Floyd | interest in the book, "If you'd like a drink all you have to do is
Floyd | order one."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron sighs from behind the bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Need to find our casserole dish and our man." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x ron" 		
	

Floyd | Ron Fincher is technically the host of the party, but his wife, the
Floyd | hostess seems to be more in the party spirit. He is a tall man with an
Floyd | ashen face and an even grayer expression. He wears a thin black suit
Floyd | that fits like it was painted on him, and he stoically mans the
Floyd | makeshift bar with the bearing of someone who would rather be anywhere
Floyd | else. He casually stirs his bloody mary with a stalk of celery.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "order sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | "Give me a singapore sunrise," you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Right away," Ron tells you putting his glass on the bar, "This is my
Floyd | favorite drink to mix. It's a complicated process, you know."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron turns around and grabs a bottle from behind him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine paintings" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the painting of a cabin or the abstract painting?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine cabin. examine abstract" 		
	

Floyd | It's a wooded landscape with a little too-cute cabin situated deep in
Floyd | the forest. Its lovely frame stands level with the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron, his back to you, pours that bottle, plus several others into a
Floyd | shaker.
Floyd |
Floyd | A tornado of ketchup reds, mustard yellows, and relish greens. You're
Floyd | not sure what it means, but it looks like an explosion at a condiment
Floyd | factory. The black frame of the painting stands level with the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron shakes the concoction together.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax exclaims, "Time to steal stuff!" 	
			DavidW asks, "um, shouldn't we leave while he's busy?" 	
			Limax says, "Or that" 	
			Mick asks, "Is he holding us here?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "For some reason I want to tilt the abstract" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "I don't think Ron is stopping us from leaving" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "murder Ron" 		
	

Floyd | Don't take out your frustrations on poor Ron. He's already married to
Floyd | Abbey. Hasn't he suffered enough?
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron pours the contents out into a glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Here you are," begins Ron as he turns around and puts the drink on
Floyd | the bar. "One singapore sunrise. Enjoy."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Tale says, "There are never nice paintings in IF, are there? Just like no PC can play an instrument or sing" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "smell sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | The oddly colored drink has a strange odor; a mixture of rubbing
Floyd | alcohol, hand lotion, and burnt tires.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I think I'm gonna just watch. I'm already feeling frustrated." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "That reminds me, I should try playing the piano" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "piano" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "play piano" 		
	

Floyd | You know how to play the kazoo. But that, sadly, is the limit of your
Floyd | musical ability.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron looks at you strangely.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Tale asks, "SEE?" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "drink sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | While it would be easy to drink your worries away, you've got to stay
Floyd | focused on your objectives. Namely: Getting the hell out of this
Floyd | party!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "take sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | You take the singapore sunrise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "spill sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | You drop the glass and the singapore sunrise spills all across the
Floyd | floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron looks at you pensively, "Sorry," you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm sure it was unavoidable," he says doubtfully.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron takes a sip from his bloody mary.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of DW), "How so?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "throw sunrise at ron" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the spilled drink)
Floyd | You've already made the commitment to spill your drink. Let it go.
Floyd | This is somebody else's problem now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "This game should be called PartySim 3000" 	
			Limax says, "Let's just pass out and be done with it" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "order sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | "Give me a singapore sunrise," you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Really?" he asks, "Are you going to spill this one on the carpet like
Floyd | you did the last one?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Umm..." you stammer.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Never mind," he says, putting down his glass, "Why else am I behind
Floyd | the bar?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron turns around and grabs a bottle from behind him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "fake death" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Oh Ron.. you fool." 	
			DavidW says, "I can't plan stuff when we're in anything-goes mode." 	
			Limax says, "Now let's get the heck out of here" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Oh, this sounds exploitable" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Maybe we're supposed to spill it a million times" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Auto), "I kind of doubt that." 	
			Mick says, "Well let's plan" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Yeah, I'm kind of watching as well. If we don't get anywhere this route then I vote to regroup, appoint a driver, and formulate a plan." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Meh. Let's just get a sunrise to go and explore a bit" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Mick), "Timing." 	
			DavidW says, "I'd go nw and get the dish." 	
			DavidW says, "Dish, then husband, then coat." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "dance" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | "Please don't leave," Ron says. "I'm almost finished with your drink."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron, his back to you, pours that bottle, plus several others into a
Floyd | shaker.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | "Please don't leave," Ron says. "I'm almost finished with your drink."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron shakes the concoction together.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "He has eyes in the back of his head." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "remove shoes" 		
	

Floyd | Sure, you could take them off and have Abbey see you running around in
Floyd | your blistered bare feet, but you'd rather be miserable than give her
Floyd | that satisfaction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron pours the contents out into a glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Here you are," begins Ron as he turns around and puts the drink on
Floyd | the bar. "One singapore sunrise. Enjoy."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "Maybe we should steal Ron's drink?" 	
			Mick says, "I think we can just take this one and leave." 	
			Limax says, "Fake bloody death with a bloody mary" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | (the spilled drink)
Floyd | You've already made the commitment to spill your drink. Let it go.
Floyd | This is somebody else's problem now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "I think we should give the sunrise to Frank, maybe get him unconscious or dead" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, I think it was good that he bailed. Got us away from him." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "get sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | (the spilled drink)
Floyd | You've already made the commitment to spill your drink. Let it go.
Floyd | This is somebody else's problem now.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You know there's no escape," says Ron, looking at you seriously, "The
Floyd | cocktail parties never end. You know, tomorrow we're hosting another
Floyd | one. Another One!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Oh, okay" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Roger), "I see you are still wearing that meanie badge. But I agree." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is a singapore sunrise, an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses
Floyd | and a cocktail book. An archway north leads to the den, a hallway
Floyd | northwest connects to the kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats
Floyd | have been placed, lies to the west. The front door waits invitingly to
Floyd | the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your empty glass lies in the corner of the carpet next to a nasty
Floyd | spill.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the bar is a singapore sunrise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "take unspilled sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take all from bar" 		
	

Floyd | singapore sunrise: You take the singapore sunrise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to auto), "nice" 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | You step into the brightly lit gray kitchen where you find Barb Mason
Floyd | and Sandy Quinlivan gathered around the kitchen island. All you need
Floyd | to do is grab the casserole dish you brought and get out of here.
Floyd | Barb, who sits at a stool in front of your dish, eating one of your
Floyd | rice crispy treats, turns to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Amy, oh my god. I cannot tell you how good these rice crispie treats
Floyd | are. You know, I have been getting the weirdest cravings recently,"
Floyd | she says, pointedly rubbing her swollen belly, "And these are to die
Floyd | for. Seriously. I am not letting you leave until I finish these off.
Floyd | They're that good."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well," you say, gritting your teeth, "I'm glad you like them."

		
	AutomatonZX27 pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The Fincher's kitchen is very modern, with gray marble counters, a
Floyd | beautiful stove, oven, and a rounded island. A sturdy refrigerator
Floyd | stands in the corner of the room next to a dishwasher, each modern
Floyd | appliance deeply contrasted by the old fashioned microwave hanging
Floyd | above the stove. There is a butter knife, a toaster, a bottle of
Floyd | cleaning fluid and a scrub brush on the kitchen counter. The living
Floyd | room is to the south east, and the den is immediately to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barb Clover sits at the kitchen island, slowly eating from the rice
Floyd | crispies in your casserole dish. Sandy, Frank's wife, sits at her side
Floyd | inconspicuously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "God," Barb tells Sandy, "I am so sick of being pregnant. I just want
Floyd | it out of me already!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "punch barb" 		
	

Floyd | You check your impulses. Even pregnant, you're pretty sure Barb could
Floyd | take you in a fight.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher struts in from the den. "And how is everyone in this
Floyd | room, hmmm?" She inquires.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "ha" 	
			Limax asks, "Whoa... we're female?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Um, that's not funny." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Limax), "Yes." 	
			Roger says, "Or crossdressing" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "And here's the hostess" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "You thought this was a progressive game with gay marriage?" 	
			Tale asks (of jacq), "What's not funny?" 	
			Limax says, "Sorry... I'm just so used to the PC being male" 	
			Tale says, "Those are around to!" 	
			Limax says (to Jacqueline), "I missed the beginning" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "I'm used to female protagonist games" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "talk to abbey" 		
	

Floyd | If you'd like to talk to someone, try to ASK them ABOUT something or
Floyd | TELL them ABOUT something instead!
Floyd |
Floyd | "You are positively glowing!" exclaims Abbey to Barb.
Floyd |
Floyd | "It's probably the sheen on my skin," says Barb, "I can't help it. I
Floyd | sweat like a pig."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of Limax), "Huh. Really?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Snowquest, Anchorhead, etc. etc." 	
			Limax says (to Jacqueline), "Yes. I was making bacon and eggs for my kids" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "ask barb about water" 		
	

Floyd | "Look," she says, "I know this may come as a surprise to you, but I
Floyd | don't know everything, jeeze."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "ask barb about baby" 		
	

Floyd | "How's the pregnancy coming?" you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, Jesus," she says, "I don't care how bad the labor is, it can't be
Floyd | worse than nine months of having your hormones go all schizophrenic on
Floyd | you, while you have an enormous beach ball full of sand filling up in
Floyd | your gut at the same time!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey," says Barb, "You need any help?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh no! Not at all! You just sit right there and enjoy yourself,"
Floyd | commands Abbey.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of Limax), "No, I meant, really you're not used to the concept of the PC being female?" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "eat rice" 		
	

Floyd | You and your husband already polished off the first batch before you
Floyd | came to party. You really don't feel like having any more.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Goodness! I wonder how everyone else is doing?" exclaims Abbey and
Floyd | with that she struts to the den.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Nice description of pregnancy" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Anyway, just ... interesting." 	
			Limax says (to Jacqueline), "I think I've been playing the wrong games... or too much Sam and Max" 	
			DavidW says, "Suggestion: put the knife in the toaster, start a fire." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "ask barb about treats" 		
	

Floyd | "Barb," you say, "I need my casserole dish. I'm leaving."
Floyd |
Floyd | "You know, Amy, I'm hearin' ya, I really am," she says, "But I can't
Floyd | help these cravings. In fact, the only thing I'm craving more than
Floyd | these rice crispie goodies is a good old fashioned ants on a log. Like
Floyd | in girl scouts!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "ask barb about ants on a log" 		
	

Floyd | "What exactly is an Ants on a Log?" you ask her.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, they're amazing," Barb says, "You take a celery stalk, put peanut
Floyd | butter in the middle of it, and line the thing with raisins!" You look
Floyd | at her blankly for a moment. "The sum is greater than the whole, Amy,"
Floyd | she says, "believe me."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Do you know if it's going to be a boy or a girl?" asks Sandy.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Nah," Barb says, "I'd rather be surprised. Course, with my luck it'll
Floyd | be a freakin' hermaphrodite."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to DW), "You are henceforth banned from any parties I throw." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "empty casserole" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Amazing? Those things are repulsiv" 	
			Limax says, "Ha ha" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "repulsive*" 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "wah!" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh, I love ants on a log." 	
			Limax says (to DavidW), "You can come to any party I throw... we have no toaster" 	
			Mick asks, "Can't we just put the treats on a plate?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "open fridge" 		
	

Floyd | You open the fridge and a draft of cold air circulates around the
Floyd | room.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey!" shout Barb, "Shut that thing! You're letting cold air in!"
Floyd |
Floyd | You quickly shut it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "If you ever had invited me to a party, you'd know I'm the last to leave because I want all the leftover food to take home." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "This is one of those magical IF houses that don't need plates" 	
			djfletch says, "so, we need the celery that Ron had" 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "heehee" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "take casserole" 		
	

Floyd | Barb does not look prepared to let you have it. She's still eating
Floyd | your rice crispie treats.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher struts in from the den. "You know, Amy," she says, "I
Floyd | shouldn't have to tell you how thrilled I am you could make it to our
Floyd | little shindig."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to djf), "ooh, cleaver" 	
			Mick says, "I love IF logic." 	
			Jacqueline says (to dj), "Ooh, I'd missed that, but you're right." 	
			DavidW says, "er clever" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "ask abbey about husband" 		
	

Floyd | "Oh darling!" she says, "Do stop asking so many questions! Enjoy the
Floyd | party!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Great party," Barb says to Abbey.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh yes," chimes in Sandy, "It's... It's very nice."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "This casserole is like a bag of holding... only with infinite rice krispie treats" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Wait, were these supposed to be one room? Or just merely escape?" 	
			Roger says, "Yeah, that's some good thinkin" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "punch abbey" 		
	

Floyd | It's tempting. Very tempting. But somehow she'd manage to block you
Floyd | with the power of her passive aggression.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Merely escape." 	
			Nitku asks, "wait, ants on a log is an actual food?" 	
			Roger says, "One-room-ish." 	
			DavidW says (to Nitku), "yes" 	
			Roger says, "For very low values of 'food', yes" 	
			DavidW says, "I've heard of them before." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "One house-ish" 	
			Mick asks, "So is the plan to make one of these log things?" 	
			Limax says (to Nitku), "Yes" 	
			DavidW says (to Mick), "yes" 	
			Nitku says, "shocking" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Probably" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses and a cocktail book.
Floyd | An archway north leads to the den, a hallway northwest connects to the
Floyd | kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats have been placed, lies to
Floyd | the west. The front door waits invitingly to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your empty glass lies in the corner of the carpet next to a nasty
Floyd | spill.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron checks his watch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "There might be peanut butter in a cupboard." 	
			Limax says, "I have all the ingredients here, I believe" 	
			Mick says, "Oh I thought we were goin to ask Ron for celery" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "ask ron about celery" 		
	

Floyd | "Is that bloody mary good?" you ask Ron.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes," he says, "It's very good."
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher walks in from the kitchen. "Don't mind me! Don't mind
Floyd | me!" she cries, "I'm just making sure everyone is having a good time!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh dear!" Abbey says hurrying over to inspect the damage, "Did you
Floyd | spill your glass? Don't worry. I'll take care of that."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Asking for stuff never works in IF" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "order bloody mary" 		
	

Floyd | "Could I have one of those?" you ask Ron, pointing to his Bloody Mary.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm sorry," he says unapologetically, "We're all out of Clamata."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, let me go fetch some cleaning supplies," Abbey says as she
Floyd | disappears into the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax exclaims (at AutomatonZX27), "Well, it should!" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take celery" 		
	

Floyd | You can't reach over the bar and nab the celery stalk. First, your
Floyd | arms aren't that long, and second, Ron would probably stop you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron frowns at you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		K-Y says, "you wait for it to fall from the sky" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Maybe we need to distract him" 	
			Mick says, "It seems like getting him to make us a Bloody Mary would be the way to go." 	
			K-Y says, "to the north" 	
			DavidW says, "Try giving him our drink for his." 	
			DavidW says, "trade them." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "He's all out of Clamata, no mary for us" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "ron, give me celery" 		
	

Floyd | (Ron Fincher first taking the celery stalk)
Floyd | If you'd like Ron to make you a drink, simply say "order something".
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey enters the room, armed with a scrub brush and a bottle of
Floyd | cleaning fluid. "Time to tackle that stain!" she crows.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "I do not like Ron." 	
			Limax asks, "How about a manhattan martini with a side of celery?" 	
			Mick says, "I suppose finding clamata would be out" 	
			Roger says, "Hard to say" 	
			Mick says (to Jacq), "I'm feeling that way about every NPC here." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "look up celery in book" 		
	

Floyd | You begin to flip the pages of the book, but Ron puts his fingers
Floyd | down. "Please stop touching things that don't belong to you," he
Floyd | chides, "If you want me to make you a drink, you can simply order
Floyd | one."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Abbey crouches down and begins to scrub the floor where you spilled
Floyd | your drink. "Don't worry," she tells you, "With enough bleach and
Floyd | elbow grease anything is possible!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "How about we just ask the hostess about celery?" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "order celery" 		
	

Floyd | You should do something with the drink he already gave you, first.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Abbey scrubs the floor with a vengence.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron casually stirs his bloody mary with a celery stalk.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "ask abbey about celery" 		
	

Floyd | "Why does your husband drink bloody marys?" you ask, "I've never found
Floyd | them very tasty."
Floyd |
Floyd | "He considers it his daily intake of vegetables," she tells you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Out, out, damn spot!" Abbey commands the stain, as she continues to
Floyd | scrub it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "I like the book idea. Maybe we just need to order a sunrise and peek in the book while he's busy?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "This is pretty impressive for a first game, I must say." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Lots of NPCs, stuff going on." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Feels pretty realistic." 	
			Roger says, "Hmm, sounds plausible. Or take his drink." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Well we already have one sunrise" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Spilling time?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "spill sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | (the singapore sunrise)
Floyd | You drop the glass and the singapore sunrise spills all across the
Floyd | floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Have you heard of a coaster?" Ron asks you, "They're wonderful
Floyd | inventions. Perhaps in the future you could try using them.
Floyd |
Floyd | Satisfied with her work, Abbey stands back up. "There!" she says,
Floyd | "It's mostly out."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		Jacqueline says, "Except in real life I would say, 'I don't really care about your cravings, give me my damn casserole ditch, woman!'" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "order sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | "Give me a singapore sunrise," you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You want another one?" he asks you.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes," you say,
Floyd |
Floyd | He pointedly sets his glass down on the bar, "Well," he says, "I hope
Floyd | you enjoy it."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, my work here is done," Abbey says proudly, and brandishing the
Floyd | scrub brush and the cleaner, she exits back into the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron turns around and grabs a bottle from behind him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oops - dish." 	
			DavidW says, "y'see, this respilling the drink is what drives me insane." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I guess I was thinking of calling her something else when I typed, 'ditch, woman.'" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
			Mick says, "Maybe if we spill enough drinks they'll kick us out." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "look up celery in book" 		
	

Floyd | You begin to flip the pages of the book, but Ron puts his fingers
Floyd | down. "Please stop touching things that don't belong to you," he
Floyd | chides, "If you want me to make you a drink, you can simply order
Floyd | one."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron, his back to you, pours that bottle, plus several others into a
Floyd | shaker.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I made a suggestion 40 turns ago, but it was ignored." 	
			Jacqueline says, "do it now" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "take celery" 		
	

Floyd | You pluck the celery stalk from the bloody mary. It drips with tomato
Floyd | juice.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron shakes the concoction together.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "casserole ditches are when you put a layer of delicious potato on top of a salmon stream" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "How did he notice?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "We got it!" 	
			Mick says, "Apparently he guards his book better than he guards his drinks." 	
			Jacqueline asks (of DW), "Wasn't that your suggestion? To do it when his back was turned?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "But we can't leave, he'll stop us" 	
			DavidW says (to Jacqueline), "nope" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Hide it in our bra." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Do not mess with another man's cocktail book" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "smell celery" 		
	

Floyd | It smells like a fresh spring garden drowned in tomato juice.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron pours the contents out into a glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Here we are," Ron says, turning around and placing your drink on the
Floyd | bar, "One singapore sunrise." He picks up his glass gingerly and is
Floyd | about to take a sip from it when he notices the celery missing.
Floyd |
Floyd | "May I have my stalk of celery back?" he asks.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What stalk of celery?" you ask demurely.
Floyd |
Floyd | "The one you have right there in your left hand," he says. Without
Floyd | comment you sheepishly give him back the celery.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks (of DW), "What was your suggestion?" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I no longer think my guess was correct, based on recent play." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Also, I still hate Ron. Updates as events warrant." 	
			Jacqueline says (to DW), "Oh. Darn." 	
			djfletch asks, "did we have a bag or anything to put the celery in?" 	
			DavidW says, "I think we now need a container to hide the celery in when you steal it." 	
			Jacqueline nods. 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Not that I know of" 	
			Jacqueline says, "I suggested a container, people." 	
			Mick asks, "What's to stop Barb from woofing down the log and going back to the treats?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "But I don't think our bra will work, to be fair." 	
			DavidW says (to Mick), "God" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Maybe we hide it in our coat" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "put celery in mouth" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says (to DavidW), "Who is clearly not on our side." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "put celery in dress" 		
	

Floyd | That can't contain things.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron pours the contents out into a glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Here we are," Ron says, turning around and placing your drink on the
Floyd | bar, "One singapore sunrise." He picks up his glass gingerly and is
Floyd | about to take a sip from it when he notices the celery missing.
Floyd |
Floyd | "May I have my stalk of celery back?" he asks.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What stalk of celery?" you ask demurely.
Floyd |
Floyd | "The one you have right there in your left hand," he says. Without
Floyd | comment you sheepishly give him back the celery.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Well, if that doesn't work, Mick, then we can use the next piece of celery we steal to hit her in the head or poke her in the eye or something." 	
			AutomatonZX27 exclaims, "No mouth!" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to Auto), "Take that, Mr. Anderson." 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "drop celery" 		
	

Floyd | You set the stalk of celery on the bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron pours the contents out into a glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Here we are," Ron says, turning around and placing your drink on the
Floyd | bar, "One singapore sunrise." He picks up his glass gingerly and is
Floyd | about to take a sip from it when he notices the celery missing.
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks down and sees the celery stalk lying on the bar. "My, my," he
Floyd | says, "My stalk of celery must have leapt from my glass when I wasn't
Floyd | looking," he says, picking it back up and putting it in his drink,
Floyd | "Suicidal vegetables. How probable."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, ">wield celery" 	
			DavidW asks, "Are people 'undoing' in the hopes that a suitable container will materialize from our ass?" 	
			Mick exclaims, "Throw it into the kitchen!" 	
			Roger says, "I'm just flailing a bit" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "throw celery nw" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to throw the celery stalk.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky asks (of DavidW), "did you try that suggestion?" 	
			Mick says, "awww" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "You equip your +3 Celery of Ron's Bloody Mary Fame" 	
			DavidW asks (of inky), "What?" 	
			inky says, "it's the pulp fiction solution" 	
			DavidW says, "WHAT?!?!" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put celery in mouth" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline laughs, belatedly, at David. 	
			DavidW says, "***WHAT SUGGESTION ????****" 	
			Jacqueline says, "To use our ass as a container." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "***DAVIDW HAS GONE INSANE***" 	
			inky says, "(there's a scene in pulp fiction where the guy explains he saved this watch to give to somebody by hiding it in his ass for the time he was a POW)" 	
			Mick says, "Barb probably won't want it after that." 	
			DavidW says, "Well, if you can get the peanut butter from there too, we'll try that." 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "How will she know where we, uh, stored it?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "We hide it there, then we use it to make ants on a log and give it to the woman." 	
			(from Jacqueline) inky says, "and we won't even need to find raisins!" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), ":groans." 		
	

Floyd | (Thank you.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "er whoops" 	
			Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | "Gesundheit," says Ron.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron pours the contents out into a glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Here we are," Ron says, turning around and placing your drink on the
Floyd | bar, "One singapore sunrise." He picks up his glass gingerly and is
Floyd | about to take a sip from it when he notices the celery missing.
Floyd |
Floyd | "May I have my stalk of celery back?" he asks.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What stalk of celery?" you ask demurely.
Floyd |
Floyd | "The one you have right there in your left hand," he says. Without
Floyd | comment you sheepishly give him back the celery.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Don't undo." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Go find a container, then come try again." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "Let's go look for a container then." 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "sign" 	
	Jacqueline clears the save counter. 		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You step into the guest room to find Frank wobbling around the room.
Floyd | Ooh, perhaps you shouldn't have given him that last glass of wine.
Floyd | "Frank," you ask, "Are you doing okay? Do you want me to get you some
Floyd | water?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Nah, I'm fine," he says, clearly lying. He slumps over to the bed and
Floyd | begins to crawl on top of the pile of coats.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Wait, no, Frank," you say, "What are you doing? Get off those coats!"
Floyd |
Floyd | He looks up at you and smiles a stupid crooked smile. "Shay goodnight,
Floyd | Gracie!" he slurs almost imcomprehensibly and then passes out, belly
Floyd | down on top of your coat and everyone else's.
Floyd |
Floyd | You frown and bite your lower lip. It looks like getting your coat is
Floyd | going to take a bit of effort. "Goodnight Gracie," you mutter beneath
Floyd | your breath.

		Jacqueline says, "ARGH" 	
	Jacqueline pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Guest Room
Floyd | This small guest room is quaintly furnished, with a large king sized
Floyd | bed taking up most of the space. Sprawled across it lies Frank in a
Floyd | deep slumber. A small closet is tucked into the corner next to the
Floyd | dresser, and a miniature space heater rests at the foot of the bed. On
Floyd | the dresser is an alarm clock. The only exit is back east into the
Floyd | living room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your purse lies against the foot of the bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I swear, officer," Frank mutters in his sleep, "I only had one beer.
Floyd | I swear..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "And you haven't even found hubby yet./" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "There's our container" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, I think he was thinking of using the coat to hide the celery, but our purse is also here." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take purse" 		
	

Floyd | You sling the purse over your shoulder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "To the bar!" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "search purse" 		
	

Floyd | In your purse are a tube of lipstick and billfold.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 exclaims, "Exploitable!" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "put lipstick on frank" 		
	

Floyd | You know you shouldn't. You know it's wrong. But you can't quite help
Floyd | yourself. You take out your tube of lipstick and paint a bright red
Floyd | circle around Frank's lips. Hee Hee.
Floyd |
Floyd | As he sleeps, Frank lets out a large and messy sounding fart. You make
Floyd | a mental note: First thing tomorrow morning you're getting your coat
Floyd | dry-cleaned.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "YAY" 	
			Mick says, "Now we just need some shaving cream." 	
			DavidW says, "Check the closet." 	
			DavidW says, "Or dresser." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Frank: Let me give you a BIG, WET KISS" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Let's vote" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Dresser or closet?" 	
			Mick says, "both" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Fair enough" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "search dresser" 		
	

Floyd | You open the drawers one by one. They're all empty. Abbey keeps a tidy
Floyd | home.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "open closet. open dresser" 		
	

Floyd | You open the guest room closet, revealing a hair dryer.
Floyd |
Floyd | You open the drawers one by one. They're all empty. Abbey keeps a tidy
Floyd | home.
Floyd |
Floyd | Frank shifts, restlessly on the bed, but does not roll off the pile of
Floyd | coats.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "What's the point of a dresser if it's empty?" 	
			Mick says, "The same as a kitchen without plates." 	
			DavidW asks, "hm. Hair dryer and a space heater? Are we trying to get Frank to strip with the heat?" 	
			Mick says, "All we need now is a bathtub." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "turn on heater" 		
	

Floyd | You switch on the space heater. Gradually it begins to quietly hum and
Floyd | the front of it turns a pretty amber. You feel warmer already.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lights quiver and dim.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes arrives, full of fun and funk. 		AutomatonZX27 exclaims, "Power outage!" 	
			Roger says, "Oh, and the hairdryer" 	
			DavidW says, "oh. It's part of a power usage puzzle." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "We need another outlet for that" 	
	smartgenes says, "how do i join again" 		DavidW says, "The toaster might use up power too." 	
	Roger says, "You're in" 		
	AutomatonZX27 says, "Type @joinc #clubfloyd" 		DavidW says, "of course, it would help to see the 4th room." 	
			Mick says, "I'm not sure how that would help us get our things." 	
	smartgenes says, "thanks automaton" 		
	Tale has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	Roger says (to floyd), "plug in hairdryer" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "plug in dryer" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to plug in the hair dryer?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Mick), "I'm guessing it'll help get our husband back." 	
			Mick says, "Very possible" 	
	smartgenes says, "how do i change current channel" 		DavidW says, "So fiddling with this stuff is pointless right now." 	
			Mick says, "We should probably find out what's preventing us from getting him." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Take the dryer, just in case" 	
			DavidW says, "yes" 	
	inky says, "you don't need to do anything, just type #clubfloyd whatever" 		DavidW says (to Automaton), "no" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Uh, why?" 	
	smartgenes says, "um bt i can't see the game" 		DavidW says, "The hostess will object." 	
			inky asks, "even if the power's out?" 	
			DavidW says, "She'll recognize we're walking around with her dryer." 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "But how are we going to plug it in if we don't take it with us?" 	
			DavidW says, "oh forget it" 	
			Mick says, "We haven't determined we even need to do that yet." 	
	smartgenes says, "dsounds interesting" 		Jacqueline says (to smartgenes), "Type #clubfloyd blah" 	
			Mick asks, "Where is the last room?" 	
			Mick says, "Let's go find our husband." 	
			DavidW says, "North of the bar." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "North of living room" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't plug anything into the east
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is a singapore sunrise, an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses
Floyd | and a cocktail book. An archway north leads to the den, a hallway
Floyd | northwest connects to the kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats
Floyd | have been placed, lies to the west. The front door waits invitingly to
Floyd | the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher walks around the room, inspecting the furniture.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the bar is a singapore sunrise.
Floyd |
Floyd | "My goodness!" Abbey says, cornering you by the piano, "You spent so
Floyd | much of your time talking to Frank that we never got a chance to chat.
Floyd | How are things?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Fine," you say, "Just fine."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You walk into the den where you find your husband along with Chuck
Floyd | Whitman watching the television.  "Come on," you say, "We're going."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Aw, babe," he says, his eyes imploring you, "It's in the middle of
Floyd | the game! You gotta let us finish."
Floyd |

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "punch abbey" 		
	

Floyd | You purse your lips in annoyance. "How far along is it?" you ask.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Second Quarter," he says, "But don't worry. It should be over soon.
Floyd | Unless it gets into overtime. Well and the Steelers are playing the
Floyd | Packers right after so... I don't know." He stuffs some more chips
Floyd | into his mouth and looks back to the screen.
Floyd |
Floyd | You frown. It's obvious your husband isn't leaving without some firm
Floyd | persuasion.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Den
Floyd | Set in soft wood paneling, the Fincher's Den screams comfort and
Floyd | class. A couch sits in front of a cherry wood coffee table with a view
Floyd | to their big screen television. There is a jar of peanut butter, a
Floyd | bowl of chips, a stack of napkins and a remote control on the table. A
Floyd | large glass sliding door, leading out to the porch, stands closed to
Floyd | the north. You could walk back south to the living room, or west to
Floyd | the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your husband, Mark, and Chuck Whitman sit on the couch, avidly
Floyd | watching a football game.
Floyd |
Floyd | Chuck stands up, excitedly, "He's going for it! He's going for it!" he
Floyd | yells, "And..."
Floyd |
Floyd | The lights in the room pulse a tad brighter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hmm... It seems as if someone has just turned something off in another
Floyd | room.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says (to smartgenes), "Welcome to ClubFloyd, but please talk on the channel. :)" 	
			Mick says, "Ahhh, power outage makes sense now." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "withhold sex" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Jar of peanut butter is here." 	
			Ellison says, "ha ha" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "kiss husband" 		
	

Floyd | Oh, what? You're going to reward this kind of behavior? I think not.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "cheat on husband" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "take remote control" 		
	

Floyd | As you reach down to take the remote control, your husband quickly
Floyd | moves it out of your grasp. "No, no, no," he says, "No touchie. You
Floyd | can watch Top Chef when the game is over."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "kiss chuck" 		
	

Floyd | Chalk it up to your sore feet, but you aren't in the kissing mood.
Floyd |
Floyd | The football player on the television is tackled on the thirty yard
Floyd | line. "Oh! Snap!" cries Chuck.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes asks, "we have to stop boyfriend watching footy?" 		
	DavidW says, "channel" 		Mick says, "Alright, we just need to find raisins now." 	
	smartgenes asks, "how to change current channel?" 		DavidW says, "Kitchen cupboard is my guess. Unless there's a bowl of raisins out." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "unplug tv" 		
	

Floyd | "Boy's," you say severely, "You've driven me to this. I just want you
Floyd | to know that." You look behind the television to find the plug, but
Floyd | can't find a thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | "The T.V."s attached through the floor," says your husband Mark, "But
Floyd | nice try.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Power outage to shut off the TV, but I'm not sure how to deal with Frank." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "inv" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying your purse (being worn and open), inside which are a
Floyd | bag of raisins, a tube of lipstick and billfold, a blue dress (being
Floyd | worn) and a pair of black heels (being worn).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Magic raisins" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "hahaha - attached through the floor? Seriously?" 	
			DavidW asks, "oh, we have raisins?" 	
			Mick says, "Hah" 	
			Roger says, "Oh; we can put the celery in our purse" 	
			Ellison says (to Jacqueline), "seriously!" 	
			inky says, "we are so prepared" 	
			DavidW asks, "I thought the lipstick and billfold were the only things in it?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Me too" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take napkin" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up a small napkin from the top of the stack.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the screen, one team has apparently called a time-out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "ask husband about game" 		
	

Floyd | "Uh, huh," he says, "That's nice. Hmm.." His eyes then glance over to
Floyd | the television screen and he screams, "Oh my god! Did you just see
Floyd | that interception?!!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "take peanut butter" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the jar of peanut butter, making sure to keep your fingers
Floyd | away from the sticky rim.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is a singapore sunrise, an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses
Floyd | and a cocktail book. An archway north leads to the den, a hallway
Floyd | northwest connects to the kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats
Floyd | have been placed, lies to the west. The front door waits invitingly to
Floyd | the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the bar is a singapore sunrise.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron looks at you and says, "You know, if you'd like another drink, all
Floyd | you have to do is order one."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "spill sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | It might look more natural if you were holding the cocktail.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take sunrise. spill it." 		
	

Floyd | You take the singapore sunrise.
Floyd |
Floyd | You drop the glass and the singapore sunrise spills all across the
Floyd | floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I don't know what your game is," says Ron, "But I'm making a point of
Floyd | never having you over here again."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron looks at the pile of bottles in a morose manner. "You know," he
Floyd | says to you, "I don't usually drink. She makes us buy them. For the
Floyd | parties."
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher saunters in from the guest room. "Don't mind me! Don't
Floyd | mind me!" she cries, "I'm just making sure everyone is having a good
Floyd | time!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh my," says Abbey a little cautiously, "You've spilled another?
Floyd | Well, not to worry. I'll clean it up. Again."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take sunrise. spill it" 		
	

Floyd | You've already made the commitment to spill your drink. Let it go.
Floyd | This is somebody else's problem now.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, let me go fetch some cleaning supplies," Abbey says as she
Floyd | disappears into the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | The spilled drink can't be spilled.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Maybe we *will* get kicked out." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "order sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | "Give me a singapore sunrise," you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron looks at you for a long beat with a searching stare. He finally
Floyd | puts his glass on the bar and silently begins to mix your drink.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey enters the room, armed with a scrub brush and a bottle of
Floyd | cleaning fluid. "Time to tackle that stain!" she crows.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron turns around and grabs a bottle from behind him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Since Abbey turned off the heater, we probably will eventually need a way to container her." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take celery. put it in purse" 		
	

Floyd | You pluck the celery stalk from the bloody mary. It drips with tomato
Floyd | juice.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Abbey crouches down and begins to scrub the floor where you spilled
Floyd | your drink. "Don't worry," she tells you, "With enough bleach and
Floyd | elbow grease anything is possible!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron, his back to you, pours that bottle, plus several others into a
Floyd | shaker.
Floyd |
Floyd | The celery is dripping with Tomato juice! You're going to need to wipe
Floyd | it off, first.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Out, out, damn spot!" Abbey commands the stain, as she continues to
Floyd | scrub it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron shakes the concoction together.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "I think it may have just timed out, but maybe" 	
			inky says, "open a window so it'll be cold" 	
			Roger says, "napkin" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "wipe celery with napkin. put celery in purse" 		
	

Floyd | Gingerly you wipe off the celery with the paper napkin, and throw the
Floyd | napkin into the trash. There! Good as new!
Floyd |
Floyd | Sort of.
Floyd |
Floyd | Well, look at it this way: At least it's not dripping with Tomato
Floyd | juice.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Abbey scrubs the floor with a vengence.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron pours the contents out into a glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Here we are," Ron says, turning around and placing your drink on the
Floyd | bar, "One singapore sunrise." He picks up his glass gingerly and is
Floyd | about to take a sip from it when he notices the celery missing.
Floyd |
Floyd | "May I have my stalk of celery back?" he asks.
Floyd |
Floyd | "What stalk of celery?" you ask demurely.
Floyd |
Floyd | "The one you have right there in your left hand," he says. Without
Floyd | comment you sheepishly give him back the celery.
Floyd |
Floyd | You need to be holding the celery stalk before you can put it into
Floyd | something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | Satisfied with her work, Abbey stands back up. "There!" she says,
Floyd | "It's mostly out."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron shifts his weight to the other leg.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Damn" 	
			Mick says, "Oh Ron.. you did this to yourself.." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "n. take napkin. s" 		
	

Floyd | Den
Floyd | Set in soft wood paneling, the Fincher's Den screams comfort and
Floyd | class. A couch sits in front of a cherry wood coffee table with a view
Floyd | to their big screen television. There is a bowl of chips, a stack of
Floyd | napkins and a remote control on the table. A large glass sliding door,
Floyd | leading out to the porch, stands closed to the north. You could walk
Floyd | back south to the living room, or west to the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your husband, Mark, and Chuck Whitman sit on the couch, avidly
Floyd | watching a football game.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Aw, dude," says Chuck to your husband, "Did you see that play? Man,
Floyd | that was sweet!"
Floyd |
Floyd | You pick up a small napkin from the top of the stack.
Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is a singapore sunrise, an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses
Floyd | and a cocktail book. An archway north leads to the den, a hallway
Floyd | northwest connects to the kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats
Floyd | have been placed, lies to the west. The front door waits invitingly to
Floyd | the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the bar is a singapore sunrise.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron puts his hand on his chin and looks at you in a suspicious manner.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher saunters in from the kitchen. "I do hope you're enjoying
Floyd | the party!" she says.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Amy dear," Abbey says, plucking the jar of peanut butter from your
Floyd | hands, "I appreciate you helping out, but the spreads belong on the
Floyd | coffee table with the rest of the snacks!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher walks away to the den, carrying the jar of peanut
Floyd | butter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Timing is everything. You've got to plan and be precise." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take sunrise. spill it." 		
	

Floyd | You take the singapore sunrise.
Floyd |
Floyd | You drop the glass and the singapore sunrise spills all across the
Floyd | floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron rolls his eyes incredulously.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick exclaims, "gah!" 	
			Roger says, "I think we lost a turn with the aborted empursening" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "order sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | "Give me a singapore sunrise," you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron looks at you for a long beat with a searching stare. He finally
Floyd | puts his glass on the bar and silently begins to mix your drink.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron turns around and grabs a bottle from behind him.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "And you've lost the peanut butter." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take celery. wipe celery with napkin. put celery in purse" 		
	

Floyd | You pluck the celery stalk from the bloody mary. It drips with tomato
Floyd | juice.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron, his back to you, pours that bottle, plus several others into a
Floyd | shaker.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gingerly you wipe off the celery with the paper napkin, and throw the
Floyd | napkin into the trash. There! Good as new!
Floyd |
Floyd | Sort of.
Floyd |
Floyd | Well, look at it this way: At least it's not dripping with Tomato
Floyd | juice.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron shakes the concoction together.
Floyd |
Floyd | You put the cleaned off stalk of celery into your purse. Now nobody
Floyd | can see it! It's your little secret.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron pours the contents out into a glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Here we are," Ron says, turning around and placing your drink on the
Floyd | bar, "One singapore sunrise." He picks up his glass gingerly and is
Floyd | about to take a sip from it when he notices the celery missing.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Where is it?" he asks you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You raise your hands, as if equally dumbfounded. "Search me!" you say.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron frowns at you. "I'll pass," he says coldly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take sunrise" 		
	

Floyd | (the spilled drink)
Floyd | You've already made the commitment to spill your drink. Let it go.
Floyd | This is somebody else's problem now.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron runs his fingers around his celery-less glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Now we need to make those ants" 	
			DavidW says, "You'll probably need the knife from the kitchen to use the peanut butter." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take all from bar" 		
	

Floyd | singapore sunrise: You take the singapore sunrise.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher saunters in from the kitchen. "And how is everyone in
Floyd | this room, hmmm?" She inquires.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey gives a short grunt of annoyance and then walks over to you.
Floyd | "You know, dear," she says, "That's the third drink I've seen you
Floyd | spill. Perhaps you've had enough, hmm?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		inky says, "you could save at some point here" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "nw. take knife" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The Fincher's kitchen is very modern, with gray marble counters, a
Floyd | beautiful stove, oven, and a rounded island. A sturdy refrigerator
Floyd | stands in the corner of the room next to a dishwasher, each modern
Floyd | appliance deeply contrasted by the old fashioned microwave hanging
Floyd | above the stove. There is a bottle of cleaning fluid, a scrub brush, a
Floyd | butter knife and a toaster on the kitchen counter. The living room is
Floyd | to the south east, and the den is immediately to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barb Clover sits at the kitchen island, slowly eating from the rice
Floyd | crispies in your casserole dish. Sandy, Frank's wife, sits at her side
Floyd | inconspicuously.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey waltzes into the kitchen. "It looks like somebody had an
Floyd | accident," she says.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I told you, Sandy," Barb says, "You should've made Frank wear
Floyd | diapers!".
Floyd |
Floyd | "No," Abbey says. "Somebody spilled a drink."
Floyd |
Floyd | "So of course Chuck expects Dad to pay for everything," Barb tells
Floyd | Sandy, "But I'm like, we're not living in the freaking middle ages!
Floyd | Cough up some dough. We'll go dutch!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Dear, please leave the utensils alone," she says, "All of the snacks
Floyd | are bite sized. You don't need to cut anything! Except for perhaps a
Floyd | rug!" She laughs. You do not.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey sets down her plate of appetizers and picks up the bottle of
Floyd | cleaning fluid and the scrub brush.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Don't spill the drink yet. we may need Abbey busy." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Yeah, I cleared the save counter for just that reason." 	
			Jacqueline says, "To save, just type >PRESS SAVE" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Not to Floyd, just >PRESS SAVE" 	
			Limax asks, "You haven't saved this whole time?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Limax), "Apparently not." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "eat appetizers" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the an appetizer)
Floyd | You look at the unguarded plate of hors d'oeuvres and decide to try
Floyd | one. You pick up one of the toast wedges and plop it in your mouth.
Floyd | And then wish you hadn't. It tastes like a brined sock. You somehow
Floyd | manage to get it down, but you're not happy about it. Blech.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well," Abbey says, holding up the bottle of cleaner, "Time to make
Floyd | myself useful!" and with that she exits the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Get the knife." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Take), "knife" 		AutomatonZX27 says, "Oops" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take knife" 		
	

Floyd | You take the butter knife.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Look at me!" Barb tells Sandy, "It's like I swallowed a goddamn
Floyd | watermelon! The baby's due next month and we're not getting married
Floyd | 'til May. If I'm still this size by spring then shoot me. Just shoot
Floyd | me."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "shoot Barb" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Den
Floyd | Set in soft wood paneling, the Fincher's Den screams comfort and
Floyd | class. A couch sits in front of a cherry wood coffee table with a view
Floyd | to their big screen television. There is a jar of peanut butter, a
Floyd | bowl of chips, a stack of napkins and a remote control on the table. A
Floyd | large glass sliding door, leading out to the porch, stands closed to
Floyd | the north. You could walk back south to the living room, or west to
Floyd | the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your husband, Mark, and Chuck Whitman sit on the couch, avidly
Floyd | watching a football game.
Floyd |
Floyd | A loud voice announces from the television that the preceding slo-mo
Floyd | three dimensional replay was "brought to you by Cracked Out energy
Floyd | drink. Cracked Out... because you can never have too much energy."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take butter" 		
	

Floyd | (the jar of peanut butter)
Floyd | You pick up the jar of peanut butter, making sure to keep your fingers
Floyd | away from the sticky rim.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "spread butter on celery" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the jar of peanut butter or the butter knife?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "jar" 		
	

Floyd | You dip the knife into the jar and spread a nice long line of peanut
Floyd | butter along the line of the celery stalk.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "put raisins on celery" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully place a line of raisins down the line of the celery
Floyd | stalk. They stick to the swath of peanut butter and hold fast.
Floyd | Congratulations! You've officially made Ants on a Log!
Floyd |
Floyd | "Touch down!!" scream both the men and they give each other high
Floyd | fives.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Oh, it's already open. That's good." 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "w. give ants on a log to barb" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The Fincher's kitchen is very modern, with gray marble counters, a
Floyd | beautiful stove, oven, and a rounded island. A sturdy refrigerator
Floyd | stands in the corner of the room next to a dishwasher, each modern
Floyd | appliance deeply contrasted by the old fashioned microwave hanging
Floyd | above the stove. There is an an appetizer and a toaster on the kitchen
Floyd | counter. The living room is to the south east, and the den is
Floyd | immediately to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher stands against the wall, smiling with an unnerving
Floyd | fervor.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the kitchen counter is an an appetizer.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barb Clover sits at the kitchen island, slowly eating from the rice
Floyd | crispies in your casserole dish. Sandy, Frank's wife, sits at her side
Floyd | inconspicuously.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey carefully puts back the bottle and the scrub brush back on the
Floyd | counter and picks back up the tray of appetizers.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey, you ever been pregnant?" Barb asks Sandy.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, uh... no," says Sandy, a bit meekly. "I would have loved to, but
Floyd | Frank doesn't want children so..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well it's over-rated. You're not missing anything," retorts Barb.
Floyd |
Floyd | You show Barb the Ants on a Log you made. "Oh. My. God." she says,
Floyd | clearly astonished, "You are, like, the best friend ever!" She takes
Floyd | it from you and takes a slow bite from the end, clearly in heaven.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, it wasn't any trouble," you lie.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Here" she says, pushing the casserole dish towards you, "Take them.
Floyd | Who needs rice crispie treats when you can get the real thing! Oh!
Floyd | This is yummy!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Congratulations! You can now leave with your caserol dish! That's one
Floyd | step closer to getting the hell out of this party!

		Mick says, "That touch down was well timed." 	
	AutomatonZX27 pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The Fincher's kitchen is very modern, with gray marble counters, a
Floyd | beautiful stove, oven, and a rounded island. A sturdy refrigerator
Floyd | stands in the corner of the room next to a dishwasher, each modern
Floyd | appliance deeply contrasted by the old fashioned microwave hanging
Floyd | above the stove. There is a bottle of cleaning fluid, a scrub brush
Floyd | and a toaster on the kitchen counter. The living room is to the south
Floyd | east, and the den is immediately to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher stands against the wall, smiling with an unnerving
Floyd | fervor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barb Clover sits at the kitchen island, slowly eating the celery stalk
Floyd | you gave her. Sandy, Frank's wife, sits at her side inconspicuously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Dear, I hate to bring this up," Abbey tells Sandy, her arm on her
Floyd | shoulder, "But I think your husband may have had a bit too much to
Floyd | drink tonight."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, ha. ha." laughs Sandy unconvincingly, "He sometimes does that.
Floyd | Ha. Ha."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Goodness! I wonder how everyone else is doing?" exclaims Abbey and
Floyd | with that she ambles to the den.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x sandy" 		
	

Floyd | A slight woman, Sandy Quinlivan blends into the background no matter
Floyd | where she is. This seems to be deliberate, as even now she smiles at
Floyd | you nervously as you look at her. She's very pretty with blond
Floyd | highlighted hair, but you've never really had occasion to talk with
Floyd | her. You wish you could say the same about her husband.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I wonder if you need to get Sandy to take Frank home." 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Maybe we should go in the back yard?" 	
			Roger says, "The cleaning fluid is mocking me with its poisonousness" 	
			inky says, "well, he is lying on your coat" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "tell sandy about frank" 		
	

Floyd | "You know," you tell Sandy, "Frank fell asleep on all of the coats."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Good luck waking him up, then!" she laughs nervously, "The only thing
Floyd | that'll do it at our house is the dog!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "We obviously need to lick Frank." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The only exits are southeast and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm not supposed to wear pure white, because... well look at me!"
Floyd | exclaims Barb, "But screw that. It's my wedding. I'll wear whatever
Floyd | the hell I want."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "ask sandy about dog" 		
	

Floyd | "That little poodle is very cute. We have a border collie. Her name is
Floyd | Sylvia. She's Frank's favorite, really. She wakes him up every
Floyd | morning. Pouncing on the bed and licking his face." She grimaces
Floyd | slightly thinking about it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher dances in from the den. "You know, Amy," she says, "I
Floyd | shouldn't have to tell you how thrilled I am you could make it to our
Floyd | little shindig."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Darling, dear," Abbey says, taking you by the shoulders, "I thought
Floyd | we talked about this. Peanut Butter is for eating, not for picking
Floyd | up!" and before you can stop her, she's snatched the jar from your
Floyd | hands.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey leave the kitchen for the den, carrying the jar of peanut butter
Floyd | with her.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Den
Floyd | Set in soft wood paneling, the Fincher's Den screams comfort and
Floyd | class. A couch sits in front of a cherry wood coffee table with a view
Floyd | to their big screen television. There is a jar of peanut butter, a
Floyd | bowl of chips, a stack of napkins and a remote control on the table. A
Floyd | large glass sliding door, leading out to the porch, stands closed to
Floyd | the north. You could walk back south to the living room, or west to
Floyd | the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher stands to the side of the room, carrying a tray of hors
Floyd | d'oeuvres.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your husband, Mark, and Chuck Whitman sit on the couch, avidly
Floyd | watching a football game.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Men." Abbey whispers to you. "They do love their football, don't
Floyd | they?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh dear," Abbey says, looking at you worriedly, "It's best not to run
Floyd | around with these things," she says taking the knife from your hand.
Floyd | "We don't want you tripping on something and falling on it, now do we?
Floyd | Think of the liability!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey walks into the kitchen, carrying the knife.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Do these people have a dog?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine door" 		
	

Floyd | The sliding glass door looks out onto the back porch. Or it would, if
Floyd | it wasn't so dark outside. A small black poodle yips at you from
Floyd | behind the glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Do you play fantasy football?" your husband asks Chuck.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Do I??" asks Chuck back excitedly, "Only, like, every day!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Limax says, "Putty crapped out on me again" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | Thinking a bit of fresh air might help you think, you open the sliding
Floyd | door a crack. From between your legs shoots a small black dog into the
Floyd | house.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey rushes in to the room. "Oh!" she says, "Has somebody opened the
Floyd | door and let in my little Reggie?"
Floyd |
Floyd | The dog stands momentarily and sniffs the air and then races over to
Floyd | the coffee table and begins barking excitedly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh dear," says Abbey, "A host's work is never done!" and with that
Floyd | she ambles to the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey kneels down and picks up the poodle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Let's see what happens" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey opens up the sliding glass door and walks out to the porch,
Floyd | carrying the poodle.
Floyd |
Floyd | An announcer on the television makes squiggly lines on a frozen
Floyd | picture of the field.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 exclaims, "Exploitable!" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "close door" 		
	

Floyd | As Abbey stands outside on the porch, dropping off her poodle, you
Floyd | quickly shut the porch door. It locks itself with a satisfying CLICK!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "You think you can lock her out?" 	
			DavidW says, "ha!" 	
			inky says, "ha ha" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "I just did, so yeah" 	
			inky says, "just like the trophy case" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "One less problem to deal with" 	
			Mick says, "unfortunately I think we need that dog." 	
			DavidW says, "well, the power outage will be easier with her out of the way." 	
			Mick says, "yes" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Uh" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "I know this is off-topic, but" 	
			Roger says, "We should tell Ron" 	
			Mick asks (of Roger), "Tell Ron what?" 	
			Mick asks, "Well, so the plan is turn on toaster, dryer and heater and hope that turns off TV?" 	
			Roger says (to mick), "About his wife" 	
			DavidW says, "No. dryer, heater, toaster, oven and microwave." 	
			Mick says, "Let's get to it then" 	
			Mick asks, "Do you want to continue to drive, Auto?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Sure" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses and a cocktail book.
Floyd | An archway north leads to the den, a hallway northwest connects to the
Floyd | kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats have been placed, lies to
Floyd | the west. The front door waits invitingly to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your empty glass lies in the corner of the carpet next to a nasty
Floyd | spill.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron emits a tired sigh.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "tell ron about abbey" 		
	

Floyd | "You sure are lucky to be married to such a happy spirit!" you suggest
Floyd | to Ron.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes," he says with a dark quiet voice, "I'm very lucky."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "You shouldn't waste turns." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | The only exits are north, northwest, and west. And obviously south, to
Floyd | your freedom.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Guest Room
Floyd | This small guest room is quaintly furnished, with a large king sized
Floyd | bed taking up most of the space. Sprawled across it lies Frank in a
Floyd | deep slumber. A small closet is tucked into the corner next to the
Floyd | dresser, and a miniature space heater rests at the foot of the bed. On
Floyd | the dresser is an alarm clock. The only exit is back east into the
Floyd | living room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Frank begins to snore louder and louder, until suddenly he stops. It
Floyd | seems like he's having trouble breathing, and then he begins to snore
Floyd | regularly again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "hm, alarm clock too, I guess?" 	
			Mick asks, "Woudln't that already be on?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "turn on clock" 		
	

Floyd | You quickly turn on the alarm clock, and set it so that it rings right
Floyd | now.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly a large ringing emits from the clock. You look at the
Floyd | sleeping man on the bed. Nothing. You turn the alarm clock back off.
Floyd | It seems as if nothing is going to wake this man.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "hit frank" 		
	

Floyd | You lean over the bed and smack Frank on the face. He doesn't even
Floyd | stop snoring. It seems as if his jowls have deflected your blows.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "push frank" 		
	

Floyd | You try to push him off of the coats, but he won't budge. He's a large
Floyd | man, and even with time you've been putting in at the gym you can't
Floyd | move him.
Floyd |
Floyd | Frank's sleeping face twists in anguish. "No," he mutters in his
Floyd | sleep, "Don't do that. Stop. No..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "You've forgotten the plan." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "kiss frank" 		
	

Floyd | Chalk it up to your sore feet, but you aren't in the kissing mood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "turn on heater" 		
	

Floyd | You try to switch it on, but nothing happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "plug heater in" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to plug the space heater in?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x heater" 		
	

Floyd | A small space heater lies against the wall near the bed. The chord
Floyd | lies uplugged against the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Frank shifts in his sleep.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky says (to Floyd), "x nose" 		
	

Floyd | That noun did not make sense in this context.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "plug heater in outlet" 		
	

Floyd | You plug the space heater back into the outlet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to clubfloyd), "We could unplug the clock, if it comes to that" 		Mick says, "That makes sense" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "turn on heater" 		
	

Floyd | You switch on the space heater. Gradually it begins to quietly hum and
Floyd | the front of it turns a pretty amber. You feel warmer already.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lights quiver and dim.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take dryer. close closet" 		
	

Floyd | You take the hair dryer.
Floyd |
Floyd | Frank lets out a loud snort, but continues sleeping.
Floyd |
Floyd | You close the guest room closet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I'm starting to think the power outage should be done after getting the coat." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "e. nw." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses and a cocktail book.
Floyd | An archway north leads to the den, a hallway northwest connects to the
Floyd | kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats have been placed, lies to
Floyd | the west. The front door waits invitingly to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your empty glass lies in the corner of the carpet next to a nasty
Floyd | spill.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron taps his fingers against the bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The Fincher's kitchen is very modern, with gray marble counters, a
Floyd | beautiful stove, oven, and a rounded island. A sturdy refrigerator
Floyd | stands in the corner of the room next to a dishwasher, each modern
Floyd | appliance deeply contrasted by the old fashioned microwave hanging
Floyd | above the stove. There is a butter knife, a bottle of cleaning fluid,
Floyd | a scrub brush and a toaster on the kitchen counter. The living room is
Floyd | to the south east, and the den is immediately to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barb Clover sits at the kitchen island, slowly eating the celery stalk
Floyd | you gave her. Sandy, Frank's wife, sits at her side inconspicuously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Did you know that Chuck wants his band to play the reception?" Barb
Floyd | asks Sandy, "Yeah, him and two of his washed out college buddies still
Floyd | hang out and play this 'music' once a month. They sound more like an
Floyd | industrial factory malfunction than any band I've ever heard. I told
Floyd | him, Chuck honey, if you so much as bring your drum set within a
Floyd | hundred feet of my reception, I'll call a divorce lawyer so fast it'll
Floyd | make your metronome explode."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Ellison asks, "do we have enough turns before lady takes the peanut butter away that we could put some on dude's face?" 	
			Roger says, "Maybe it'll get so warm that he'll roll over or wake up or something" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "The lady is locked out" 	
			Roger says, "The dog does seem clued in, though" 	
	Limax walks slowly out of the room and into the sunset. 		DavidW says, "She might walk in the front door any minute." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine toaster" 		
	

Floyd | It's a gleaming modern toast making machine. It's even big enough to
Floyd | fit bagels!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Mick says (to Ellison), "I think we do." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "turn on toaster" 		
	

Floyd | You try to turn on the toaster, but it's no use without plugging it in
Floyd | first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "plug toaster in outlet" 		
	

Floyd | You plug the toaster into the outlet.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So how did you and Frank get together?" asks Barb.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, I don't know," replies Sandy, "He's much nicer when he's sober,
Floyd | you know."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "They unplug their toaster? How green." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "turn on toaster" 		
	

Floyd | You press down on the toaster lever and the inside coals begin to glow
Floyd | bright orange.
Floyd | The lights grow even dimmer. One more energy-draining machine should
Floyd | push the electrical system to the max.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "turn on microwave" 		
	

Floyd | You set the microwave for three minutes and press enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly, the entire house goes dark. It looks like you've pushed the
Floyd | electrical system over the edge.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Way to go, Amy," you hear Barb snark in the darkness, "I told you not
Floyd | to mess with that microwave!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't worry," you hear Ron say from another room, "I think we've
Floyd | blown a fuse."
Floyd |
Floyd | It is now pitch dark in here!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Uhoh" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "There we go" 	
			Ellison asks, "go grab the remote?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Oh no! Grues!" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch dark, and you can't see a thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey taps the porch door, from outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'll be right back," you hear a distant call from Ron, "I'm going to
Floyd | repair the fuse."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Yeah, they'll get it back on." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "feel around" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take remote" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "feel darkness" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey looks at you and smiles. She gestures to the door knob,
Floyd | indicating she's locked out.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear some scuttling around from beneath you. It must be Ron in the
Floyd | basement.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Abbey and Ron are remarkably patient people." 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "What basement?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey shivers from the other side of the glass door.
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly the lights return and the sounds of electrical devices
Floyd | whirring back on flood the house, along with relieved sighs from
Floyd | everyone in the room. Don enters the room and examines the television.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Thank God!" says Chuck, lunging for the remote and turning the
Floyd | teleivision back on. Only, the screen floods with blue and an error
Floyd | message displays. "What the hell's wrong with this thing?" he asks
Floyd | outraged.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes," says Ron. "I was afraid this would happen. A power outtage
Floyd | disrupts the signal. We'll have to call the cable company to get the
Floyd | cable reset."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well how long is that going to take?" asks Chuck.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh goodness!" Don replies dourly, "Several hours, probably. If it's
Floyd | anything like last time." And with that he exits back into the living
Floyd | room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Chuck and your husband give a collective groan, and then Mark turns to
Floyd | you and says glumly, "Well, I'm ready to go whenever you are.
Floyd |
Floyd | Congratulations! Your husband is prepared to leave the party! That's
Floyd | one step closer to getting the hell out of this party!

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Blue screen of death" 	
	AutomatonZX27 pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Den
Floyd | Set in soft wood paneling, the Fincher's Den screams comfort and
Floyd | class. A couch sits in front of a cherry wood coffee table with a view
Floyd | to their big screen television. There is a jar of peanut butter, a
Floyd | bowl of chips and a stack of napkins on the table. A large glass
Floyd | sliding door, leading out to the porch, stands closed to the north.
Floyd | You could walk back south to the living room, or west to the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your husband, Mark, and Chuck Whitman sit on the couch, looking around
Floyd | restlessly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Now we need the coat and we're out of here" 	
			Mick says, "I'm going to vote for that peanut butter on Frank's face idea." 	
			DavidW says (to Mick), "Certainly worth a try." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Seems like there's no harm in trying" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take butter" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the jar of peanut butter, making sure to keep your fingers
Floyd | away from the sticky rim.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey begins to frantically pound on the glass. Both, your husband and
Floyd | Chuck look at the door in alarm. Chuck stands up and opens up the
Floyd | door. "Got locked out?" he asks as Abbey steps back inside from the
Floyd | cold, closing the door behind her.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Yes," she says eyeing you suspiciously, "The wind must have blown it
Floyd | shut..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Dear," Amy says seeing the jar of peanut butter, "You know the rules.
Floyd | Donnez moi!" And with that she takes the jar of peanut butter from
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey places the jar of peanut butter back on the coffee table.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "inv" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying a hair dryer, a singapore sunrise, your purse (being
Floyd | worn and open), inside which are a bag of raisins, a tube of lipstick
Floyd | and billfold, a blue dress (being worn) and a pair of black heels
Floyd | (being worn).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Oh no" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take jar" 		
	

Floyd | "Amy, dear," Abbey Fincher says as your hands go near the jar, "Please
Floyd | leave that jar where it is. I don't want peanut butter smudges all
Floyd | over the house."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Now what are these glum faces I see?" Abbey asks Mark and Chuck, "Why
Floyd | there are plenty of things to do that don't involve watching
Floyd | television! Why, we could play a game of charades!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Could we just wait a bit on that one?" asks Chuck.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, all right, Mr. Party Pooper," she says, "But nobody is leaving
Floyd | until we play a party game!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "I'm feeling inclined to lipstick Frank now" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "I already did" 	
			DavidW says, "Already done." 	
			Roger says, "Oh, ha. Okay then." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh dear," says Abbey, "A host's work is never done!" and with that
Floyd | she saunters to the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take jar" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the jar of peanut butter, making sure to keep your fingers
Floyd | away from the sticky rim.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Amy," your husband whines, "I wanna go now!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "I don't want to hear it, mister," you scold.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Now we need the knife" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The Fincher's kitchen is very modern, with gray marble counters, a
Floyd | beautiful stove, oven, and a rounded island. A sturdy refrigerator
Floyd | stands in the corner of the room next to a dishwasher, each modern
Floyd | appliance deeply contrasted by the old fashioned microwave hanging
Floyd | above the stove. There is a butter knife, a bottle of cleaning fluid,
Floyd | a scrub brush and a toaster on the kitchen counter. The living room is
Floyd | to the south east, and the den is immediately to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher stands to the side of the room, carrying a tray of hors
Floyd | d'oeuvres.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barb Clover sits at the kitchen island, slowly eating the celery stalk
Floyd | you gave her. Sandy, Frank's wife, sits at her side inconspicuously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "My! My! Those men love their football, don't they?" asks Abbey.
Floyd |
Floyd | "It's worse during the summer," says Barb, "My Chuckie is a Cubs fan."
Floyd | All three of you nod sympathetically.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Amy dear," Abbey says, plucking the jar of peanut butter from your
Floyd | hands, "I appreciate you helping out, but the spreads belong on the
Floyd | coffee table with the rest of the snacks!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey leave the kitchen for the den, carrying the jar of peanut butter
Floyd | with her.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Den
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "z. z. w" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The Fincher's kitchen is very modern, with gray marble counters, a
Floyd | beautiful stove, oven, and a rounded island. A sturdy refrigerator
Floyd | stands in the corner of the room next to a dishwasher, each modern
Floyd | appliance deeply contrasted by the old fashioned microwave hanging
Floyd | above the stove. There is a butter knife, a bottle of cleaning fluid,
Floyd | a scrub brush and a toaster on the kitchen counter. The living room is
Floyd | to the south east, and the den is immediately to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher walks around the room, inspecting the furniture.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barb Clover sits at the kitchen island, slowly eating the celery stalk
Floyd | you gave her. Sandy, Frank's wife, sits at her side inconspicuously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "My! My! Those men love their football, don't they?" asks Abbey.
Floyd |
Floyd | "It's worse during the summer," says Barb, "My Chuckie is a Cubs fan."
Floyd | All three of you nod sympathetically.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Goodness! I wonder how everyone else is doing?" exclaims Abbey and
Floyd | with that she saunters to the den.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger asks, "Have we tried letting the dog in?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take knife" 		
	

Floyd | Your hands are full!
Floyd |
Floyd | "So of course my mom is thrilled about the wedding," Barb tells Sandy,
Floyd | "Of course she would have been more thrilled if I would have tied the
Floyd | knot before I got knocked up, you know."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Let's try the butter thing first" 	
			Mick says (to Roger), "Yes, Abbey brings her back out." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "drop drier. take knife" 		
	

Floyd | You place the hair dryer on the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | You take the butter knife.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Maybe get her busy on cleaning duty" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses and a cocktail book.
Floyd | An archway north leads to the den, a hallway northwest connects to the
Floyd | kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats have been placed, lies to
Floyd | the west. The front door waits invitingly to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your empty glass lies in the corner of the carpet next to a nasty
Floyd | spill.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron blinks his eyes and takes another sip from his drink.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Guest Room
Floyd | This small guest room is quaintly furnished, with a large king sized
Floyd | bed taking up most of the space. Sprawled across it lies Frank in a
Floyd | deep slumber. A small closet is tucked into the corner next to the
Floyd | dresser, and a miniature space heater rests at the foot of the bed. On
Floyd | the dresser is an alarm clock. The only exit is back east into the
Floyd | living room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Frank wiggles his legs in his sleep. So that's what Restless Leg
Floyd | Syndrome looks like, you think.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "put jar on frank" 		
	

Floyd | You take the knife and spread a nice swath of peanut butter on Frank's
Floyd | cheek and around his mouth. Strangely, he appears no less appetizing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "no less?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Maybe now we let the dog in?" 	
			Jacqueline says, "oh man" 	
			Jacqueline says, "So wrong." 	
			Jacqueline says, "But sure." 	
			Mick says, "maybe we just have to carry the dog here when Abbey is busy int he kitchen." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "e. n. open door" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses and a cocktail book.
Floyd | An archway north leads to the den, a hallway northwest connects to the
Floyd | kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats have been placed, lies to
Floyd | the west. The front door waits invitingly to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your empty glass lies in the corner of the carpet next to a nasty
Floyd | spill.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron licks his thin lips.
Floyd |
Floyd | Den
Floyd | Set in soft wood paneling, the Fincher's Den screams comfort and
Floyd | class. A couch sits in front of a cherry wood coffee table with a view
Floyd | to their big screen television. There is a bowl of chips and a stack
Floyd | of napkins on the table. A large glass sliding door, leading out to
Floyd | the porch, stands closed to the north. You could walk back south to
Floyd | the living room, or west to the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your husband, Mark, and Chuck Whitman sit on the couch, looking around
Floyd | restlessly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So..." Chuck says, "How about them Cowboys, huh?"
Floyd |
Floyd | You decide to try opening the door again. Sure enough, the little
Floyd | black poodle races across the room.
Floyd |
Floyd | You eagerly follow him from the living room into the guest room, where
Floyd | he stands on the bed licking peanut butter from Frank Quinlivan's
Floyd | face.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey follows you close behind and screams. "Oh no! Oh  no!" she
Floyd | cries, "What have we told you about giving kisses to strangers
Floyd | Reggie!" She reaches over and scoops Reggie up and exits the room
Floyd | scolding the poodle, but the work is done. Frank's eyes flutter and he
Floyd | groans as he lifts himself from the bed.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Where am I?" he asks, his eyes slowly adjusting to consciousness,
Floyd | "What time is it?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Time for me," you say, picking up and putting on your coat, "to be
Floyd | leaving."
Floyd |
Floyd | Well, you've done it! It took manipulating a dog, causing a power
Floyd | outtage, and using peanut butter in creative and disturbing ways. But,
Floyd | with your coat on, your casserole dish in your right hand, and your
Floyd | husband on your left, you walk through the living room and begin to
Floyd | the open door...

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Creative and disturbing ways" 	
	AutomatonZX27 pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | And the door slams shut again. You turn to your side and there stands
Floyd | Abbey, a little worse for the wear, her hand holding the door closed.
Floyd | Bright red curls dangle from her usually kempt brow. "You can't leave
Floyd | yet!" she says with a manic glint to her eye, "We haven't played any
Floyd | party games!"
Floyd |
Floyd | You stand at an impass. Abbey blocking you from the door.
Floyd |

		Mick says, "Oh.. oh god." 	
			DavidW says, "ha ha" 	
			AutomatonZX27 exclaims, "Let's play parcheesi!" 	
			Roger exclaims, "Twister!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "play hide and seek" 		
	

Floyd | And then you say calmly and clearly, "Abbey, please don't take this
Floyd | badly, but: Get the hell out of my way."
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Congratulations! You have gotten the hell out of this party!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, see some suggestions
Floyd | for AMUSING things to do or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, see some suggestions
Floyd | for AMUSING things to do or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "amusing" 		
	

Floyd | Have you tried...
Floyd |
Floyd | Tilting any of the paintings?
Floyd |  Saying "magical" words in the presence of Abbey?
Floyd |  Putting lipstick on Frank while he's asleep?
Floyd |  Smelling things?
Floyd |  Discovering who's the best smelling member of the party?
Floyd |  Closing the porch door when Abbey is letting the dog out?
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, see some suggestions
Floyd | for AMUSING things to do or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "Woo" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Nice" 	
			Jacqueline says, "That was a really good little game." 	
			djfletch says, "cool" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Hey, we got some" 	
			Roger says, "Hmmm. I'm left feeling a bit ambiguous about it." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "And as I said, this game should be called PartySim 3000" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Let's go and try the other amusing things?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Uh." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Can you restore?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Restore failed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, see some suggestions
Floyd | for AMUSING things to do or QUIT?
Floyd | >
Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, see some suggestions
Floyd | for AMUSING things to do or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The Fincher's kitchen is very modern, with gray marble counters, a
Floyd | beautiful stove, oven, and a rounded island. A sturdy refrigerator
Floyd | stands in the corner of the room next to a dishwasher, each modern
Floyd | appliance deeply contrasted by the old fashioned microwave hanging
Floyd | above the stove. There is an an appetizer, a butter knife and a
Floyd | toaster on the kitchen counter. The living room is to the south east,
Floyd | and the den is immediately to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher stands to the side of the room, carrying a tray of hors
Floyd | d'oeuvres.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the kitchen counter is an an appetizer.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barb Clover sits at the kitchen island, slowly eating from the rice
Floyd | crispies in your casserole dish. Sandy, Frank's wife, sits at her side
Floyd | inconspicuously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well," Abbey says, holding up the bottle of cleaner, "Time to make
Floyd | myself useful!" and with that she exits the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "se. xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses and a cocktail book.
Floyd | An archway north leads to the den, a hallway northwest connects to the
Floyd | kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats have been placed, lies to
Floyd | the west. The front door waits invitingly to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher stands against the wall, smiling with an unnerving
Floyd | fervor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your empty glass lies in the corner of the carpet next to a nasty
Floyd | spill.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Abbey crouches down and begins to scrub the floor where you spilled
Floyd | your drink. "Don't worry," she tells you, "With enough bleach and
Floyd | elbow grease anything is possible!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron emits a tired sigh.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Dear," Abbey says in a hushed tone, "I'd appreciate it if you didn't
Floyd | use witchcraft in the house. We don't even let our grandchildren read
Floyd | Harry Potter!"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Abbey scrubs the floor with a vengence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Hah, witchcraft" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "tilt cabin. tilt abstact. examine cabin. examine abstract" 		
	

Floyd | As you reach for the painting, Abbey rushes over and stops you.
Floyd | "Please, dear," she says, "Paintings are for looking, not for
Floyd | touching."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Out, out, damn spot!" Abbey commands the stain, as she continues to
Floyd | scrub it.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison says (to Floyd), "plugh" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "plover" 		
	

Floyd | "Dear," Abbey says in a hushed tone, "I'd appreciate it if you didn't
Floyd | use witchcraft in the house. We don't even let our grandchildren read
Floyd | Harry Potter!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Satisfied with her work, Abbey stands back up. "There!" she says,
Floyd | "It's mostly out."
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron taps his fingers against the bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Nice." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well, my work here is done," Abbey says proudly, and brandishing the
Floyd | scrub brush and the cleaner, she exits back into the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell ron" 		
	

Floyd | You can smell a hint of musty books and pipe tobacco. "What are you
Floyd | doing?" he asks you, "Why are you sniffing at me?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "tilt cabin. tilt abstract. examine cabin. examine abstract" 		
	

Floyd | You look at the painting for a moment and consider that what the
Floyd | landscape really needs is a tilted horizon line. You grab the frame by
Floyd | the edges and tilt it against the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron blinks his eyes and takes another sip from his drink.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher walks in from the kitchen. "I do hope you're enjoying
Floyd | the party!" she says.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh dear!" Abbey says looking at the landscape painting, "Somehow the
Floyd | frame has become crooked!" She walks over to it and straightens it
Floyd | out. "There!" she says, "Much better!"
Floyd |
Floyd | As you reach for the painting, Abbey rushes over and stops you.
Floyd | "Please, dear," she says, "Paintings are for looking, not for
Floyd | touching."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Darling, honey," Abbey asks her husband, "How are things at the bar?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Fine, dear," he says without emotion.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a wooded landscape with a little too-cute cabin situated deep in
Floyd | the forest. Its lovely frame stands level with the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A tornado of ketchup reds, mustard yellows, and relish greens. You're
Floyd | not sure what it means, but it looks like an explosion at a condiment
Floyd | factory. The black frame of the painting stands level with the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I do hope you're planning on staying," Abbey tells you, "Because
Floyd | later on, we'll be playing party games!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Argh" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well," says Abbey, "I should really check on the rest of the party,"
Floyd | and with that she struts to the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "tilt cabin. tilt abstract. examine cabin. examine abstract." 		
	

Floyd | You look at the painting for a moment and consider that what the
Floyd | landscape really needs is a tilted horizon line. You grab the frame by
Floyd | the edges and tilt it against the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | You look at the painting for a moment and consider that if this piece
Floyd | of art truly wants to be avant garde, it needs to be hung in an
Floyd | abstract way. You grab the frame by the edges and tilt it against the
Floyd | wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a wooded landscape with a little too-cute cabin situated deep in
Floyd | the forest. The subject of the painting is marred by the fact that the
Floyd | frame is crooked at an awkward angle.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron licks his thin lips.
Floyd |
Floyd | A tornado of ketchup reds, mustard yellows, and relish greens. You're
Floyd | not sure what it means, but it looks like an explosion at a condiment
Floyd | factory. That explosion looks all the more unsettling due to the fact
Floyd | that the painting is hanging crookedly on the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Haha" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "smell me" 		
	

Floyd | You can't smell anything. It's a curse, never to know what we smell
Floyd | like.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Roger says (to floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron emits a tired sigh.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	Roger says (to floyd), "ask ron about abstract painting" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "n. smell mark. smell chuck" 		
	

Floyd | Den
Floyd | Set in soft wood paneling, the Fincher's Den screams comfort and
Floyd | class. A couch sits in front of a cherry wood coffee table with a view
Floyd | to their big screen television. There is a jar of peanut butter, a
Floyd | bowl of chips, a stack of napkins and a remote control on the table. A
Floyd | large glass sliding door, leading out to the porch, stands closed to
Floyd | the north. You could walk back south to the living room, or west to
Floyd | the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher stands against the wall, smiling with an unnerving
Floyd | fervor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your husband, Mark, and Chuck Whitman sit on the couch, avidly
Floyd | watching a football game.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Men." Abbey whispers to you. "They do love their football, don't
Floyd | they?"
Floyd |
Floyd | "Everything seems to be all right here," Abbey says and with that she
Floyd | struts to the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | He smells like your memories, your life, your past, and your future.
Floyd | Also he smells like nacho chips.
Floyd |
Floyd | A loud voice announces from the television that the preceding slo-mo
Floyd | three dimensional replay was "brought to you by Cracked Out energy
Floyd | drink. Cracked Out... because you can never have too much energy."
Floyd |
Floyd | He positively drips with cheap spray-on deodorant.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "smell chips. smell butter." 		
	

Floyd | A strong aroma of pre-proccessed cheese powder eminates from the
Floyd | chips.
Floyd |
Floyd | It smells powerfully of peanut butter. Not very surprising, that.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Touch down!!" scream both the men and they give each other high
Floyd | fives.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "hahah" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Mark smells goood." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "w. smell treats. smell barb. smell sandy" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The Fincher's kitchen is very modern, with gray marble counters, a
Floyd | beautiful stove, oven, and a rounded island. A sturdy refrigerator
Floyd | stands in the corner of the room next to a dishwasher, each modern
Floyd | appliance deeply contrasted by the old fashioned microwave hanging
Floyd | above the stove. There is a bottle of cleaning fluid, a scrub brush, a
Floyd | butter knife and a toaster on the kitchen counter. The living room is
Floyd | to the south east, and the den is immediately to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barb Clover sits at the kitchen island, slowly eating from the rice
Floyd | crispies in your casserole dish. Sandy, Frank's wife, sits at her side
Floyd | inconspicuously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Look at me!" Barb tells Sandy, "It's like I swallowed a goddamn
Floyd | watermelon! The baby's due next month and we're not getting married
Floyd | 'til May. If I'm still this size by spring then shoot me. Just shoot
Floyd | me."
Floyd |
Floyd | It smells like cereal and marshmallows.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barb smells like body oil and sweat.
Floyd |
Floyd | You try and make out something, a hint of an odor, a whisp of a scent.
Floyd | But nothing. Sandy doesn't seem to smell like anything at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Hey, you ever been pregnant?" Barb asks Sandy.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, uh... no," says Sandy, a bit meekly. "I would have loved to, but
Floyd | Frank doesn't want children so..."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Well it's over-rated. You're not missing anything," retorts Barb.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey Fincher walks in from the living room. "Don't mind me! Don't
Floyd | mind me!" she cries, "I'm just making sure everyone is having a good
Floyd | time!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell abbey" 		
	

Floyd | You wish you couldn't. Her perfume enters a room five minutes before
Floyd | she does and it lingers long after she leaves. It's a mix between
Floyd | cough syrup and a compost heap of pot-pourri.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Dear, I hate to bring this up," Abbey tells Sandy, her arm on her
Floyd | shoulder, "But I think your husband may have had a bit too much to
Floyd | drink tonight."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, ha. ha." laughs Sandy unconvincingly, "He sometimes does that.
Floyd | Ha. Ha."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "e. open door. smell dog" 		
	

Floyd | Den
Floyd | Set in soft wood paneling, the Fincher's Den screams comfort and
Floyd | class. A couch sits in front of a cherry wood coffee table with a view
Floyd | to their big screen television. There is a jar of peanut butter, a
Floyd | bowl of chips, a stack of napkins and a remote control on the table. A
Floyd | large glass sliding door, leading out to the porch, stands closed to
Floyd | the north. You could walk back south to the living room, or west to
Floyd | the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your husband, Mark, and Chuck Whitman sit on the couch, avidly
Floyd | watching a football game.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Do you play fantasy football?" your husband asks Chuck.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Do I??" asks Chuck back excitedly, "Only, like, every day!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Thinking a bit of fresh air might help you think, you open the sliding
Floyd | door a crack. From between your legs shoots a small black dog into the
Floyd | house.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey rushes in to the room. "Oh!" she says, "Has somebody opened the
Floyd | door and let in my little Reggie?"
Floyd |
Floyd | The dog stands momentarily and sniffs the air and then races over to
Floyd | the coffee table and begins barking excitedly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "If there's anything I can do for you," says Abbey, putting her arm on
Floyd | your shoulder, "Please don't hesitate to ask," and with that she
Floyd | dances to the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | Reggie actually smells like lavender shampoo. Undoubtedly the best
Floyd | smelling member of the party.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey kneels down and picks up the poodle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Did you smell Frank yet?" 	
			Roger says, "I think I would have liked this game more if there was at least one sympathetic character in it" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey opens up the sliding glass door and walks out to the porch,
Floyd | carrying the poodle.
Floyd |
Floyd | An announcer on the television makes squiggly lines on a frozen
Floyd | picture of the field.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Roger says, "Like Sarge's game" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "So, what character did you like best?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Roger), "We are the sympathetic character." 	
			Roger says, "I guess I found the husband the least offensive" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "close door" 		
	

Floyd | As Abbey stands outside on the porch, dropping off her poodle, you
Floyd | quickly shut the porch door. It locks itself with a satisfying CLICK!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "I didn't find the PC very sympathetic either" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "s. e. smell frank. smell raisins" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses and a cocktail book.
Floyd | An archway north leads to the den, a hallway northwest connects to the
Floyd | kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats have been placed, lies to
Floyd | the west. The front door waits invitingly to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron sighs from behind the bar.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exits are north, northwest, and west. And obviously south, to
Floyd | your freedom.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "We hate them, and that is why we must leave. It's character motivation." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "w. smell frank. smell raisins" 		
	

Floyd | Guest Room
Floyd | This small guest room is quaintly furnished, with a large king sized
Floyd | bed taking up most of the space. Sprawled across it lies Frank in a
Floyd | deep slumber. A small closet is tucked into the corner next to the
Floyd | dresser, and a miniature space heater rests at the foot of the bed. On
Floyd | the dresser is an alarm clock. The only exit is back east into the
Floyd | living room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Frank begins to snore louder and louder, until suddenly he stops. It
Floyd | seems like he's having trouble breathing, and then he begins to snore
Floyd | regularly again.
Floyd |
Floyd | The man reeks of alcohol and aftershave.
Floyd |
Floyd | They smell moist and yummy, that is if you're someone who likes
Floyd | raisins. Which you are. So they do.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "eat raisins" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the bag of raisins)
Floyd | You take the bag of raisins.
Floyd |
Floyd | You take a raisin from the bag and plop it in your mouth. Hmm!
Floyd | Surprisingly plump and fresh!
Floyd |
Floyd | Frank's sleeping face twists in anguish. "No," he mutters in his
Floyd | sleep, "Don't do that. Stop. No..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I love the PC. She knows what she wants, and she does what she needs to get it." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "e. smell bottles" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd | The ceiling lofts high into a round arch in the Fincher's front living
Floyd | room. Paintings tastefully line the southern wall, and a large window
Floyd | looks out into the night. A piano is in one corner of the room and a
Floyd | bar is in the other. Ron stands here behind the bar, on top of which
Floyd | is an array of liquor bottles, a line of glasses and a cocktail book.
Floyd | An archway north leads to the den, a hallway northwest connects to the
Floyd | kitchen, and the guest room, where the coats have been placed, lies to
Floyd | the west. The front door waits invitingly to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron looks at you strangely.
Floyd |
Floyd | A strange blend of sweet and sour.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | It's one single pane. It doesn't even look like it opens. Besides,
Floyd | it's too cold outside to open any window!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "I don't mind NPCs I love to hate. I just feel like they're all terrible horrible people." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "smell mar" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "smell mary" 		
	

Floyd | You smell nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ron puts his hand on his chin and looks at you in a suspicious manner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "smell celery" 		
	

Floyd | It smells like a fresh spring garden drowned in tomato juice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger says, "I might not be the target audience though." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "nw. smell toaster" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd | The Fincher's kitchen is very modern, with gray marble counters, a
Floyd | beautiful stove, oven, and a rounded island. A sturdy refrigerator
Floyd | stands in the corner of the room next to a dishwasher, each modern
Floyd | appliance deeply contrasted by the old fashioned microwave hanging
Floyd | above the stove. There is a bottle of cleaning fluid, a scrub brush, a
Floyd | butter knife and a toaster on the kitchen counter. The living room is
Floyd | to the south east, and the den is immediately to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Barb Clover sits at the kitchen island, slowly eating from the rice
Floyd | crispies in your casserole dish. Sandy, Frank's wife, sits at her side
Floyd | inconspicuously.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I'm not supposed to wear pure white, because... well look at me!"
Floyd | exclaims Barb, "But screw that. It's my wedding. I'll wear whatever
Floyd | the hell I want."
Floyd |
Floyd | You smell nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Roger asks, "How did this place in the comp?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Lots of things to smell" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "I think it was a runner-up" 	
			Mick says (to Roger), "Runner up" 	
			Roger says, "Oh, hunh." 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Can you think of anything else we could smell?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "smell lipstick" 		
	

Floyd | Let's leave the make-up huffing until after the party, okay?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "smell purse" 		
	

Floyd | You smell nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Did you know that Chuck wants his band to play the reception?" Barb
Floyd | asks Sandy, "Yeah, him and two of his washed out college buddies still
Floyd | hang out and play this 'music' once a month. They sound more like an
Floyd | industrial factory malfunction than any band I've ever heard. I told
Floyd | him, Chuck honey, if you so much as bring your drum set within a
Floyd | hundred feet of my reception, I'll call a divorce lawyer so fast it'll
Floyd | make your metronome explode."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "And that reminds me, we never examined the billfold" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine billfold" 		
	

Floyd | Your billfold is thick and almost bursting at the seams. Credit cards,
Floyd | club cards, identification cards, your library card and more pictures
Floyd | of your dog than a sane person ought to own are to blame.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I guess this crowd is all dog lovers." 	
			Jacqueline says (to Roger), "I see what you mean about the PC." 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Is Perry still recording?" 	
			Roger says, "Now I'm trying to think if there's a passive-aggressive PC that I like from some game" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "inv" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying a bag of raisins, a singapore sunrise, your purse
Floyd | (being worn and open), inside which are a celery stalk, a tube of
Floyd | lipstick and billfold, a blue dress (being worn) and a pair of black
Floyd | heels (being worn).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "remove dress" 		
	

Floyd | This isn't that kind of party.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So how did you and Frank get together?" asks Barb.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Oh, I don't know," replies Sandy, "He's much nicer when he's sober,
Floyd | you know."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "put raisins in purse" 		
	

Floyd | You put the bag of raisins into your purse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take knife. w. put jar on celery" 		
	

Floyd | You take the butter knife.
Floyd |
Floyd | The only exits are southeast and east.
Floyd |
Floyd | "So of course my mom is thrilled about the wedding," Barb tells Sandy,
Floyd | "Of course she would have been more thrilled if I would have tied the
Floyd | knot before I got knocked up, you know."
Floyd |
Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "e. put jar on celery" 		
	

Floyd | Den
Floyd | Set in soft wood paneling, the Fincher's Den screams comfort and
Floyd | class. A couch sits in front of a cherry wood coffee table with a view
Floyd | to their big screen television. There is a jar of peanut butter, a
Floyd | bowl of chips, a stack of napkins and a remote control on the table. A
Floyd | large glass sliding door, leading out to the porch, stands closed to
Floyd | the north. You could walk back south to the living room, or west to
Floyd | the kitchen.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your husband, Mark, and Chuck Whitman sit on the couch, avidly
Floyd | watching a football game.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey taps the porch door, from outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!" screams Chuck at the television.
Floyd |
Floyd | You dip the knife into the jar and spread a nice long line of peanut
Floyd | butter along the line of the celery stalk.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey looks at you and smiles. She gestures to the door knob,
Floyd | indicating she's locked out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "Seems like the party's over?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "put raisins on celery" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully place a line of raisins down the line of the celery
Floyd | stalk. They stick to the swath of peanut butter and hold fast.
Floyd | Congratulations! You've officially made Ants on a Log!
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey shivers from the other side of the glass door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Heh. yeah, I guess so." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "smell ants" 		
	

Floyd | It smells like a fresh spring garden drowned in tomato juice, covered
Floyd | in peanut butter and littered with dried fruit.
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey gestures at you frantically to open the door, from outside the
Floyd | porch.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Dammit!" says Chuck at the television, "Don't you morons know how to
Floyd | intercept??"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "eat ants" 		
	

Floyd | You don't like celery. You don't like eating it. You don't like
Floyd | touching it. You don't like looking at it. This is your kind of night,
Floyd | huh?
Floyd |
Floyd | Abbey exhales from behind the glass door. You can see steam coming
Floyd | from her breath.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "laugh at abbey" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to laugh.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I think Barb is my most hated NPC." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "laugh. cry" 		
	

Floyd | You laugh to yourself with an uneasy gallows humor, at the absurdity
Floyd | of it all.

	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Ka by Dan Efran
As played on ifMUD on May 29, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Ka, written by Dan Efran. Ka was originally released as part of the Casual Gameplay Design Competition 7, where it took sixth place. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "load ka" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Suddenly...gradually...the sleep of death is pierced by a strange
Floyd | awakening...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...the priest opening your mouth...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...senses rushing back: taste, smell, sight, hearing, touch...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...but not pain, not heat or cold, not quick emotion...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...not breath...
Floyd |
Floyd | Ka
Floyd | An Interactive Escape by Dan Efran
Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 100212 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | (Players new to interactive fiction may wish to type "about".)
Floyd |
Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch dark, and you can't see a thing.
Floyd | You can feel that you are surrounded by cold metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I thought it was floyd load ka" 	
			Gerynar says, "and you'd be correct" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "about" 		
	

Floyd | This is an interactive story. You are in the lead role. Specify your
Floyd | next action at the prompt in the form of a simple command, like "take
Floyd | cake" or "go north" ("n" for short) or "look" ("l").
Floyd |
Floyd | Be observant! Be creative! Examine things ("x" for short) to reveal
Floyd | subtle details. If you get stuck, type "help". For more information
Floyd | about this game, type "credits".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You feel...dead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | It is pitch dark, and you can't see a thing.
Floyd | You can feel that you are surrounded by cold metal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a papyrus scroll
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "touch metal" 		
	

Floyd | The darkness is complete, but nothing else feels quite like solid
Floyd | gold. It fits the shape of your body like...well, like a coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "read scroll" 		
	

Floyd | Though it is dark, somehow you can read - or perhaps you merely recall
Floyd | reading in life - the first spell-song in the Book of the Dead: Cat
Floyd | Eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The words of that song fill your mind, and now you sense the power
Floyd | behind them:
Floyd |
Floyd | Cat Eyes
Floyd | In midnight skies
Floyd |  Twin moons
Floyd |   Light the way.
Floyd | Black cat's eyes
Floyd |  Reveal runes;
Floyd |   Turn night to day.
Floyd |
Floyd | Those lyrics call to mind a half-remembered melody.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "sing cat eyes" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Cat Eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | It is still pitch dark, but the darkness no longer hinders your
Floyd | vision.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Solid Gold Coffin
Floyd | Your innermost coffin is fashioned of solid gold. Not bad!
Floyd |
Floyd | In the Solid Gold Coffin you can see your body.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | A shadow of your former self, more or less literally.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x body" 		
	

Floyd | Bound tight, protected with amulets, anointed with arcane oils: your
Floyd | body can rest safely here for eternity, though your own labors and
Floyd | dangers are not yet done.
Floyd |
Floyd | Or so you have always been told.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "open coffin" 		
	

Floyd | It is beyond your strength to open that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "search body" 		
	

Floyd | Hundreds of protective amulets are still in place. Good.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "exit coffin" 		
	

Floyd | You can't get out of the closed Solid Gold Coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x amulets" 		
	

Floyd | Hundreds of protective amulets are still in place. Good.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "take body" 		
	

Floyd | You won't need that where you're going.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x coffin" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing else feels quite like solid gold.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The Solid Gold Coffin
Floyd | Your innermost coffin is fashioned of solid gold. Not bad!
Floyd |
Floyd | In the Solid Gold Coffin you can see your body.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You can't get out of the closed Solid Gold Coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x scroll" 		
	

Floyd | It is a Book of the Dead, a richly illustrated grimoire, teaching
Floyd | spell-songs reputed to be of aid to the newly deceased in their
Floyd | eldritch travels. This one is dedicated to you and titled The Book of
Floyd | Songs of Getting Through The Day.
Floyd |
Floyd | What could that mean?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "strange" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "read scroll" 		
	

Floyd | The Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day is a richly illustrated
Floyd | scroll on virgin papyrus; its chapters are spell-songs prepared to
Floyd | help you survive this most unusual day. As you read, you sense the
Floyd | power behind these ancient verses...
Floyd |
Floyd | Cat Eyes
Floyd | In midnight skies
Floyd |  Twin moons
Floyd |   Light the way.
Floyd | Black cat's eyes
Floyd |  Reveal runes;
Floyd |   Turn night to day.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down Under
Floyd | Arch of arches
Floyd |  West of west
Floyd |   From every tomb,
Floyd | Each soul marches
Floyd |  To its rest
Floyd |   Or to its doom!
Floyd |
Floyd | Silent Supplicant
Floyd | To pass the gate
Floyd |  Of a holy shrine
Floyd |   Requires respect.
Floyd | He who just ate
Floyd |  And drank much wine
Floyd |   The doors reject.
Floyd |
Floyd | Master Glazier
Floyd | Red as a brand
Floyd |  Star-gems flow
Floyd |   In your brazier;
Floyd | What a grand
Floyd |   Skill you know,
Floyd |   Master Glazier!
Floyd |
Floyd | Golden Forest Runner
Floyd | Agile antelope
Floyd |  slips through a wood
Floyd |   bathed in golden light
Floyd | Up or down a slope
Floyd |  any way is good
Floyd |   feet as fleet as flight
Floyd |
Floyd | Letting Myself Come Through
Floyd | Beside myself
Floyd |  I closed myself
Floyd |   Out of my own.
Floyd | Before myself
Floyd |  I beg myself:
Floyd |   Leave myself alone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sandstone Sifter
Floyd | Layer by layer
Floyd |  Sand of the Nile
Floyd |   Hardens to stone;
Floyd | Time the betrayer
Floyd |  Held in denial:
Floyd |   Hardness is gone
Floyd |
Floyd | Lost Memories
Floyd | Trying to trace
Floyd |  Days of your youth,
Floyd |   Times you regret,
Floyd | Don't like to face
Floyd |  Unpleasant truth,
Floyd |   So you forget.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold Digger
Floyd | Strange men live in bands
Floyd |  Deep underground
Floyd |   Mining for gold
Floyd | Dig ore with bare hands
Floyd |  Speak without sound
Floyd |   Ten thousand years old
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "read book" 		
	

Floyd | The Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day is a richly illustrated
Floyd | scroll on virgin papyrus; its chapters are spell-songs prepared to
Floyd | help you survive this most unusual day. As you read, you sense the
Floyd | power behind these ancient verses...
Floyd |
Floyd | Cat Eyes
Floyd | In midnight skies
Floyd |  Twin moons
Floyd |   Light the way.
Floyd | Black cat's eyes
Floyd |  Reveal runes;
Floyd |   Turn night to day.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down Under
Floyd | Arch of arches
Floyd |  West of west
Floyd |   From every tomb,
Floyd | Each soul marches
Floyd |  To its rest
Floyd |   Or to its doom!
Floyd |
Floyd | Silent Supplicant
Floyd | To pass the gate
Floyd |  Of a holy shrine
Floyd |   Requires respect.
Floyd | He who just ate
Floyd |  And drank much wine
Floyd |   The doors reject.
Floyd |
Floyd | Master Glazier
Floyd | Red as a brand
Floyd |  Star-gems flow
Floyd |   In your brazier;
Floyd | What a grand
Floyd |   Skill you know,
Floyd |   Master Glazier!
Floyd |
Floyd | Golden Forest Runner
Floyd | Agile antelope
Floyd |  slips through a wood
Floyd |   bathed in golden light
Floyd | Up or down a slope
Floyd |  any way is good
Floyd |   feet as fleet as flight
Floyd |
Floyd | Letting Myself Come Through
Floyd | Beside myself
Floyd |  I closed myself
Floyd |   Out of my own.
Floyd | Before myself
Floyd |  I beg myself:
Floyd |   Leave myself alone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sandstone Sifter
Floyd | Layer by layer
Floyd |  Sand of the Nile
Floyd |   Hardens to stone;
Floyd | Time the betrayer
Floyd |  Held in denial:
Floyd |   Hardness is gone
Floyd |
Floyd | Lost Memories
Floyd | Trying to trace
Floyd |  Days of your youth,
Floyd |   Times you regret,
Floyd | Don't like to face
Floyd |  Unpleasant truth,
Floyd |   So you forget.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold Digger
Floyd | Strange men live in bands
Floyd |  Deep underground
Floyd |   Mining for gold
Floyd | Dig ore with bare hands
Floyd |  Speak without sound
Floyd |   Ten thousand years old
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Wow" 	
			Johnny says, "Oops." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing gold digger" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Gold Digger.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold seems like such a yielding material....
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "open coffin" 		
	

Floyd | Your hands pass through the Solid Gold Coffin, meeting no resistance.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Gold Digger fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "leave coffin" 		
	

Floyd | You can't get out of the closed Solid Gold Coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "sing gold digger" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Gold Digger.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold seems like such a yielding material....
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You get out of the Solid Gold Coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Glass Mosaic Coffin
Floyd | A dazzling inlaid mosaic of glass and gems covers the middle coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the Glass Mosaic Coffin you can see a Solid Gold Coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Gold Digger fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x glass" 		
	

Floyd | A dazzling inlaid mosaic of glass and gems covers the middle coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing Master Glazier" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Master Glazier.
Floyd |
Floyd | You sense how glass can flow like water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You get out of the Glass Mosaic Coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Gilt Cypress Coffin
Floyd | The outer coffin is gold leaf over wood, richly embossed.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the Gilt Cypress Coffin you can see a Glass Mosaic Coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Master Glazier fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Coffins are like onions apparently" 	
			Johnny says, "This is a Russian mummy." 	
			Gerynar says, "well, ancient egyptians did" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x outer coffin" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x cypress" 		
	

Floyd | The outer coffin is gold leaf over wood, richly embossed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), " sing Golden Forest Runner" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Golden Forest Runner.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel nimble, like an antelope slipping through a wood bathed in
Floyd | golden light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You get out of the Gilt Cypress Coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Quartzite Sarcophagus
Floyd | A heavy block of quartzite carved into a burial vessel. The heavy,
Floyd | close-fitting lid seals out time.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the Quartzite Sarcophagus you can see a Gilt Cypress Coffin.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Golden Forest Runner fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "This might turn out to be a very short game." 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "sing letting myself come through" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Letting Myself Come Through.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel a strange sympathetic awareness from somewhere nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I think it's teaching us what the songs do" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing sandstone sifter" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Sandstone Sifter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sandstone - even quartzite - feels just like loose sand to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Letting Myself Come Through fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You get out of the Quartzite Sarcophagus.
Floyd |
Floyd | The First Burial Shrine
Floyd | A sturdy vault to guard your body and its royal adornments from
Floyd | thieves and drafts.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the First Burial Shrine you can see a Quartzite Sarcophagus.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Sandstone Sifter fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x vault" 		
	

Floyd | A sturdy vault to guard your body and its royal adornments from
Floyd | thieves and drafts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x shrine" 		
	

Floyd | A sturdy vault to guard your body and its royal adornments from
Floyd | thieves and drafts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x adornments" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You can't get out of the closed First Burial Shrine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "silent supplicant" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "good call" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "sing silent supplicant" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Silent Supplicant.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel fit to pass the threshold of a shrine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You get out of the First Burial Shrine.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Second Burial Shrine
Floyd | A sturdy vault to guard your body and its royal adornments from
Floyd | thieves and drafts.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the Second Burial Shrine you can see a First Burial Shrine.
Floyd |
Floyd | The haunting melody of Silent Supplicant lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You get out of the Second Burial Shrine.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Third Burial Shrine
Floyd | A sturdy vault to guard your body and its royal adornments from
Floyd | thieves and drafts.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the Third Burial Shrine you can see a Second Burial Shrine.
Floyd |
Floyd | The haunting melody of Silent Supplicant lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You get out of the Third Burial Shrine.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Fourth Burial Shrine
Floyd | A sturdy vault to guard your body and its royal adornments from
Floyd | thieves and drafts.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the Fourth Burial Shrine you can see a Third Burial Shrine.
Floyd |
Floyd | The haunting melody of Silent Supplicant lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "Er." 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You get out of the Fourth Burial Shrine.
Floyd |
Floyd | Burial Chamber
Floyd | This small stone chamber is nearly filled by your nested Burial
Floyd | Shrines. The walls are richly (if hastily) painted with scenes of your
Floyd | recent funeral. A wide gap in the stone leads east; a passage to the
Floyd | south is narrow and guarded by two stern stone statues of yourself.
Floyd | The west wall is carved with a false door: a shallow bas-relief
Floyd | simulation of an inviting archway leading to the perils and rewards of
Floyd | the afterlife.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Silent Supplicant fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "When it reaches the twenty seventh burial shrine, I'm done." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x paintings" 		
	

Floyd | The scenes are all too familiar: the body anointed and wrapped; the
Floyd | priest opening the mouth; the Ka rising, walking, taking up its true
Floyd | regalia, and departing the tomb at last: through the False Door that
Floyd | leads past challenges undreamed toward a promise of eternal rest.
Floyd |
Floyd | Seeing it in rich earth tones and bright gold brings back, somehow,
Floyd | corpse-memories of your embalming: The Grand Vizier wearing the
Floyd | Jackal-head himself to preside over your immortalization...then taking
Floyd | up the crook and flail, and declaring himself your heir and immediate
Floyd | successor to the throne! Typical! You feel a slow wave of anger...no,
Floyd | of envy: an itch to wield those royal implements again yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x statue" 		
	

Floyd | Two stone statues, in your own image, guard the narrow passage that
Floyd | separates your private chambers from the more public spaces of your
Floyd | tomb.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny asks, "Save?" 	
			Mick asks, "So the goal is to exit through the false door?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x false door" 		
	

Floyd | An inviting arch leading to the lands west of life...but it is merely
Floyd | carved stone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "save sounds prudent" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x bas-relief" 		
	

Floyd | An inviting arch leading to the lands west of life...but it is merely
Floyd | carved stone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "save "cf1"" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to save.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "save" 		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "So... east? south? What's the plan?" 	
			Alex says (to Mick), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that the South is the greatest region in the whole world." 	
			Mick says, "The bird has chosen." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The twin statues stoically bar your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "I think we have a choice of songs here to go for revenge or eternal whatchamacallit." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing Letting Myself Come Through" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Letting Myself Come Through.
Floyd |
Floyd | The statues guarding the door to the south turn their expressionless
Floyd | faces toward you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "Uh." 	
			Mick says, "Which do we want to do then? There does seem to be a song for entering the arch too" 	
			Johnny says, "We have that save." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The statues gravely let you pass.
Floyd |
Floyd | Antechamber
Floyd | This chamber is smooth bare stone. Two stone statues guard the narrow
Floyd | passage to the north; rough rectangular holes in the stone lead east
Floyd | and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Coronation Crook lies abandoned in the dust.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Letting Myself Come Through fades.
Floyd | The statues no longer seem aware of you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "take crook" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x it" 		
	

Floyd | This is the royal crook you used at your coronation.
Floyd |
Floyd | Why was it taken from its case? Why was it cast aside in the outer
Floyd | tomb? Such disrespect for a god-king's symbol of authority seems
Floyd | unthinkable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x holes" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   your Coronation Crook
Floyd |   a Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor
Floyd | This crude corridor leads west into your tomb - which already feels
Floyd | like home. To the east, the stairs that led here from the world of the
Floyd | living are sealed off above by thick stone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Antechamber
Floyd | This chamber is smooth bare stone. Two stone statues guard the narrow
Floyd | passage to the north; rough rectangular holes in the stone lead east
Floyd | and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Annex
Floyd | This crude hollow holds more of your worldly goods. None seems to
Floyd | matter much now. The only break in the walls leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x goods" 		
	

Floyd | These things seem to have been disturbed, then hastily straightened.
Floyd | You sense that items are missing that ought to be here. Rage takes you
Floyd | for a moment, but it flows slowly, like cold mud, not the familiar hot
Floyd | fire of living anger. Has my grave, then, been robbed by the very men
Floyd | hand-picked to seal it? What use are amulets? what use are tombs? a
Floyd | cat may look at us, but where is safety in the world, when an
Floyd | undertaker may rob a king?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Antechamber
Floyd | This chamber is smooth bare stone. Two stone statues guard the narrow
Floyd | passage to the north; rough rectangular holes in the stone lead east
Floyd | and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "search goods" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Whoops, sorry" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w. search goods" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to w.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Annex
Floyd | This crude hollow holds more of your worldly goods. None seems to
Floyd | matter much now. The only break in the walls leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "search goods" 		
	

Floyd | These things seem to have been disturbed, then hastily straightened.
Floyd | You sense that items are missing that ought to be here. Rage takes you
Floyd | for a moment, but it flows slowly, like cold mud, not the familiar hot
Floyd | fire of living anger. Has my grave, then, been robbed by the very men
Floyd | hand-picked to seal it? What use are amulets? what use are tombs? a
Floyd | cat may look at us, but where is safety in the world, when an
Floyd | undertaker may rob a king?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "Eh, there's probably nothing--yeah." 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "e. e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Antechamber
Floyd | This chamber is smooth bare stone. Two stone statues guard the narrow
Floyd | passage to the north; rough rectangular holes in the stone lead east
Floyd | and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "doesn't hurt to check" 	
			Mick says, "period doesn't seem to work in this." 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Corridor
Floyd | This crude corridor leads west into your tomb - which already feels
Floyd | like home. To the east, the stairs that led here from the world of the
Floyd | living are sealed off above by thick stone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x stone" 		
	

Floyd | Yesterday those stairs led here from the living world. Now they lead
Floyd | nowhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x stairs" 		
	

Floyd | Yesterday those stairs led here from the living world. Now they lead
Floyd | nowhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "Sand Sifter, I think." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing sandstone" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Sandstone Sifter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sandstone - even quartzite - feels just like loose sand to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Sandstone Sifter fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "wrong kind of stone" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Corridor
Floyd | This crude corridor leads west into your tomb - which already feels
Floyd | like home. To the east, the stairs that led here from the world of the
Floyd | living are sealed off above by thick stone.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "We haven't sung Lost Memories yet" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "sing lost memories" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Lost Memories.
Floyd |
Floyd | The song evokes a mood of long ago, but nothing you see here sparks a
Floyd | particular memory.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "We should sing it by our stuff" 	
			Gerynar says, "seems like it'd be the thing to do" 	
			Mick says, "We also have that east gap from the first room we hven't explored" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Antechamber
Floyd | This chamber is smooth bare stone. Two stone statues guard the narrow
Floyd | passage to the north; rough rectangular holes in the stone lead east
Floyd | and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Annex
Floyd | This crude hollow holds more of your worldly goods. None seems to
Floyd | matter much now. The only break in the walls leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing lost memories" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Lost Memories.
Floyd |
Floyd | The song evokes a mood of long ago, but nothing you see here sparks a
Floyd | particular memory.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Antechamber
Floyd | This chamber is smooth bare stone. Two stone statues guard the narrow
Floyd | passage to the north; rough rectangular holes in the stone lead east
Floyd | and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The twin statues stoically bar your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing letting myself" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Letting Myself Come Through.
Floyd |
Floyd | The statues guarding the door to the north turn their expressionless
Floyd | faces toward you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The statues gravely let you pass.
Floyd |
Floyd | Burial Chamber
Floyd | This small stone chamber is nearly filled by your nested Burial
Floyd | Shrines. The walls are richly (if hastily) painted with scenes of your
Floyd | recent funeral. A wide gap in the stone leads east; a passage to the
Floyd | south is narrow and guarded by two stern stone statues of yourself.
Floyd | The west wall is carved with a false door: a shallow bas-relief
Floyd | simulation of an inviting archway leading to the perils and rewards of
Floyd | the afterlife.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Letting Myself Come Through fades.
Floyd | The statues no longer seem aware of you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing lost memories" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Lost Memories.
Floyd |
Floyd | The song evokes a mood of long ago. But you find yourself staring at
Floyd | the painted walls, reminded of something more recent....
Floyd |
Floyd | The scenes are all too familiar: the body anointed and wrapped; the
Floyd | priest opening the mouth; the Ka rising, walking, taking up its true
Floyd | regalia, and departing the tomb at last: through the False Door that
Floyd | leads past challenges undreamed toward a promise of eternal rest.
Floyd |
Floyd | Seeing it in rich earth tones and bright gold brings back, somehow,
Floyd | corpse-memories of your embalming: The Grand Vizier wearing the
Floyd | Jackal-head himself to preside over your immortalization...then taking
Floyd | up the crook and flail, and declaring himself your heir and immediate
Floyd | successor to the throne! Typical! You feel a slow wave of anger...no,
Floyd | of envy: an itch to wield those royal implements again yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Treasury
Floyd | This chamber is dominated by a grim statue of Anubis, judge of the
Floyd | newly dead, in jackal form. Around it are arrayed a decade's worth of
Floyd | kingly gifts. Little of it seems to matter much now. On the other
Floyd | hand, your Canopic Shrine and Sceptre Case are here, too. A wide gap
Floyd | in the west wall is the only exit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "open case" 		
	

Floyd | You open your Sceptre Case, revealing your replacement Coronation
Floyd | Flail, an Impolitic Spare Crook, a Large Paternal Crook, and a Large
Floyd | Paternal Flail.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "motherlode" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x anubis" 		
	

Floyd | The statue's grim visage seems to reserve judgment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x shrine" 		
	

Floyd | A sturdy vault for your most fragile internal organs.  External, now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "eww" 	
			Johnny says, "Hmm. I think we might need those." 	
			Johnny says, "(:" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x coronation flail" 		
	

Floyd | This royal Flail looks just like the one you were given for your
Floyd | coronation...almost. But no: it lacks your cartouche. It is a replica,
Floyd | a fake! Now - now that you're dead - somehow you can't remember what
Floyd | that could mean, but it makes you uneasy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x paternal" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the Large Paternal Crook, or the Large Paternal
Floyd | Flail?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "flail" 		
	

Floyd | This is your father's best ceremonial flail: now your prized heirloom.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x paternal crook" 		
	

Floyd | This is your father's best ceremonial crook: now your cherished
Floyd | heirloom.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x impolitic crook" 		
	

Floyd | This is a spare ceremonial crook you have never used. It was a gift
Floyd | from an unpopular functionary whose favor you dared not acknowledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "So." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take all" 		
	

Floyd | your replacement Coronation Flail: Taken.
Floyd | Impolitic Spare Crook: Taken.
Floyd | Large Paternal Crook: Taken.
Floyd | Large Paternal Flail: Taken.
Floyd | kingly gifts: None of these things interests you anymore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x gifts" 		
	

Floyd | Mortal riches that hold no value for you now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "open jar" 		
	

Floyd | Your viscera are probably safest where they are.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing lost memories" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Lost Memories.
Floyd |
Floyd | The song evokes a mood of long ago. Your glance catches on that
Floyd | subtly, naggingly inauthentic Coronation Flail, and suddenly a clear
Floyd | memory rushes back...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...Your coronation. You were only nine...of course you were nervous.
Floyd | But god-kings are infallible, your father-friend warned you, and then
Floyd | had to explain his words: admit no mistakes today!
Floyd |
Floyd | You prayed you would simply make no mistakes, but of course disaster
Floyd | struck almost immediately. During your solemn investiture ceremony,
Floyd | the Royal Flail, in your young, infallible hand, brushed against a
Floyd | nearby man, a faithful attendant.
Floyd |
Floyd | A trivial accident, caused by the slight shaking of your own nervous
Floyd | hand. But tradition says it is an offense against the gods for an
Floyd | attendant to touch a royal sceptre during such a ceremony, and the
Floyd | penalty is death....
Floyd |
Floyd | A Childhood Memory
Floyd | The throne room where you've spent so much of your life this past
Floyd | decade...but as it looked to you the first time you saw it, as a
Floyd | child: rich and strange and big.
Floyd |
Floyd | The blameless attendant is watching you, wide-eyed with fear.
Floyd |
Floyd | Everyone else is watching you both with concern, wondering if you will
Floyd | indeed condemn this faithful servant to death as your first official
Floyd | act.
Floyd |
Floyd | I must save this blameless man from my mistake, you remember thinking
Floyd | then, without taking the blame myself. But how?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "save" 		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "My next thought is to go through the arch" 	
			Johnny says, "Well, sure, if you want to /win/." 	
			Mick asks, "Have you played this before?" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "condemn me" 		
	

Floyd | My fault, you want to say, an accident! But a god-king can say no such
Floyd | thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "Nope. But it seems like not being evil gets rewarded more often." 	
			Johnny says, "Look at Google!" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   your Royal Crook
Floyd |   your Royal Flail
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x man" 		
	

Floyd | The man watches you in terror; he was not at fault, but his brief
Floyd | contact with your sceptre is a death sentence only you can rescind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x flail" 		
	

Floyd | The Royal Flail represents your responsibility to separate the wheat
Floyd | from the chaff among your subjects. Too literally, today.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x crook" 		
	

Floyd | The royal Crook represents your responsibility to keep your flock from
Floyd | straying.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "touch man with crook" 		
	

Floyd | He shies back in horror.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "Whoop." 	
			Johnny says, "Oh, I guess it's just 'cause we're a GOD." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "condemn man" 		
	

Floyd | You feel a sudden pridefulness, and your fist grips the flail's
Floyd | handle. Let him die, then, and thereby prove my power! But you sense
Floyd | that this is not kingly wisdom, and suppress the confirming gesture.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Rules are rules" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "rescind sentence" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "can we 'forgive'?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "forgive man" 		
	

Floyd | Nervously, you favor the blameless attendant with the only gesture of
Floyd | royal forgiveness you can recall, though it is intended for less
Floyd | serious matters.
Floyd |
Floyd | The tension in the room diminishes slightly. Your gesture helped, but
Floyd | it seems not to be enough.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "absolve man" 		
	

Floyd | Nervously, you favor the blameless attendant with the only gesture of
Floyd | royal forgiveness you can recall, though it is intended for less
Floyd | serious matters.
Floyd |
Floyd | The tension in the room diminishes slightly. Your gesture helped, but
Floyd | it seems not to be enough.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Do we have to use one of our items?" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "touch man with flail" 		
	

Floyd | He shies back in horror.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "hug man" 		
	

Floyd | The tension in the room diminishes slightly. Your gesture helped, but
Floyd | it seems not to be enough.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "hit me with crook" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to hit yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | A Childhood Memory
Floyd | The throne room where you've spent so much of your life this past
Floyd | decade...but as it looked to you the first time you saw it, as a
Floyd | child: rich and strange and big.
Floyd |
Floyd | The blameless attendant is watching you, wide-eyed with fear.
Floyd |
Floyd | Everyone else is watching you both with concern, wondering if you will
Floyd | indeed condemn this faithful servant to death as your first official
Floyd | act.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "dismiss man" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Young, alive, king: only in memory, alas.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "talk to man" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "wave crook" 		
	

Floyd | You look ridiculous waving your Royal Crook.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "hah" 	
			Johnny says, "You do." 	
			Mick says, "Now this is just becoming awkward" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "tell joke" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "It could get more awkward." 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "kiss man" 		
	

Floyd | The tension in the room diminishes slightly. Your gesture helped, but
Floyd | it seems not to be enough.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "wave flail" 		
	

Floyd | You look ridiculous waving your Royal Flail.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "dance" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | You jump on the spot, fruitlessly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "hit man" 		
	

Floyd | You feel a sudden pridefulness, and your fist grips the flail's
Floyd | handle. Let him die, then, and thereby prove my power! But you sense
Floyd | that this is not kingly wisdom, and suppress the confirming gesture.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "admit mistake" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Do we have to sing a song?" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "man, go" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "None of them seem appropriate" 	
			Johnny says, "Aw, chutney." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x man" 		
	

Floyd | The man watches you in terror; he was not at fault, but his brief
Floyd | contact with your sceptre is a death sentence only you can rescind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "rescind sentence" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x sceptre" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the better flail, your Royal Crook, or your Royal
Floyd | Flail?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "rescind" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "give crook to man" 		
	

Floyd | He shies back in horror.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "guess verb" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "ask man about town" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing lost memories" 		
	

Floyd | Nervously you hum a half-remembered mnemonic chant, hoping to recall
Floyd | some forgotten ritual from your hasty training...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...but all that comes to mind is your father in a rage, smashing his
Floyd | razor when it cut him...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...the day he died.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | A Childhood Memory
Floyd | The throne room where you've spent so much of your life this past
Floyd | decade...but as it looked to you the first time you saw it, as a
Floyd | child: rich and strange and big.
Floyd |
Floyd | The blameless attendant is watching you, wide-eyed with fear.
Floyd |
Floyd | Everyone else is watching you both with concern, wondering if you will
Floyd | indeed condemn this faithful servant to death as your first official
Floyd | act.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "forgive man" 		
	

Floyd | Nervously, you favor the blameless attendant with the only gesture of
Floyd | royal forgiveness you can recall, though it is intended for less
Floyd | serious matters.
Floyd |
Floyd | The tension in the room diminishes slightly. Your gesture helped, but
Floyd | it seems not to be enough.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "smash sceptre" 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "bow to man" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the better flail, your Royal Crook, or your Royal
Floyd | Flail?
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to bow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "smash better flail" 		
	

Floyd | Stupid flail! If a royal sceptre got broken, they'd have to bring
Floyd | another one, right?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x better flail" 		
	

Floyd | Stupid flail! If a royal sceptre got broken, they'd have to bring
Floyd | another one, right?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "Huh!" 	
			Mick says, "I'm confused" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "break better flail" 		
	

Floyd | Stupid flail! If a royal sceptre got broken, they'd have to bring
Floyd | another one, right?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "smash royal flail" 		
	

Floyd | You break the errant Flail into pieces, denouncing it as false,
Floyd | disowning its actions. All present relax: the crisis is past. The
Floyd | blameless attendant rushes to bring a replacement Flail: a perfect
Floyd | match, lacking only the inscription...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...and you used that one ever after...
Floyd |
Floyd | Treasury
Floyd | This chamber is dominated by a grim statue of Anubis, judge of the
Floyd | newly dead, in jackal form. Around it are arrayed a decade's worth of
Floyd | kingly gifts. Little of it seems to matter much now. On the other
Floyd | hand, your Canopic Shrine and Sceptre Case are here, too. A wide gap
Floyd | in the west wall is the only exit.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Lost Memories fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | Now that you recall when and why you broke the original, your
Floyd | replacement Coronation Flail seems perfectly authentic after all.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "yay" 	
			Johnny says, "yay" 	
			Johnny says, "er, hooyay" 	
			Mick asks, "Now what?" 	
			Gerynar says, "we win the game" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "win the game" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "Continue on our way. One out of two, anyway." 	
			Mick says, "I think we should go through the arch" 	
			Johnny says, "Well, then sing Down Under." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Burial Chamber
Floyd | This small stone chamber is nearly filled by your nested Burial
Floyd | Shrines. The walls are richly (if hastily) painted with scenes of your
Floyd | recent funeral. A wide gap in the stone leads east; a passage to the
Floyd | south is narrow and guarded by two stern stone statues of yourself.
Floyd | The west wall is carved with a false door: a shallow bas-relief
Floyd | simulation of an inviting archway leading to the perils and rewards of
Floyd | the afterlife.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing down under" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Down Under.
Floyd |
Floyd | The false door opens, revealing a seemingly infinite series of arches
Floyd | leading west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You approach the arch that leads to the unknown lands west of life
Floyd | itself; but you are stopped by a sense that you are overburdened with
Floyd | mementos. You feel reluctant to leave your old life without some
Floyd | token, some remembrance...some talisman against the unknown challenges
Floyd | that lurk perhaps only a step beyond the arch. But not to excess.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Treasury
Floyd | This chamber is dominated by a grim statue of Anubis, judge of the
Floyd | newly dead, in jackal form. Around it are arrayed a decade's worth of
Floyd | kingly gifts. Little of it seems to matter much now. On the other
Floyd | hand, your Canopic Shrine and Sceptre Case are here, too. A wide gap
Floyd | in the west wall is the only exit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   your Coronation Crook
Floyd |   a Large Paternal Flail
Floyd |   a Large Paternal Crook
Floyd |   an Impolitic Spare Crook
Floyd |   your replacement Coronation Flail
Floyd |   a Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "put large paternal flail in case" 		
	

Floyd | You put the Large Paternal Flail into your Sceptre Case.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "probably the paternal crook too." 	
			Mick says, "I think we should just bring the replacement flail" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "put paternal flail in case" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the Large Paternal Flail before you can put it
Floyd | into something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put all but replacement flail into case" 		
	

Floyd | your Coronation Crook: Done.
Floyd | Large Paternal Crook: Done.
Floyd | Impolitic Spare Crook: Done.
Floyd | Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day: You are reluctant to risk
Floyd | damaging the Book: it seems both useful and beautiful.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "agree?" 	
			Johnny says, "y not" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Burial Chamber
Floyd | This small stone chamber is nearly filled by your nested Burial
Floyd | Shrines. The walls are richly (if hastily) painted with scenes of your
Floyd | recent funeral. A wide gap in the stone leads east; a passage to the
Floyd | south is narrow and guarded by two stern stone statues of yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | The false door carved into the west wall has become a real archway,
Floyd | leading west into absolute darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing down under" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Down Under.
Floyd |
Floyd | The false door opens, revealing a seemingly infinite series of arches
Floyd | leading west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You approach the arch that leads to the unknown lands west of life
Floyd | itself; but you hesitate. Looking around again at the somber paintings
Floyd | of this very moment on the burial chamber walls, you are suddenly
Floyd | homesick for mortality and kingship. You feel reluctant to leave your
Floyd | old life without some token, some remembrance...some talisman against
Floyd | the unknown challenges that lurk perhaps only a step beyond the arch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I guess we need something else" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Treasury
Floyd | This chamber is dominated by a grim statue of Anubis, judge of the
Floyd | newly dead, in jackal form. Around it are arrayed a decade's worth of
Floyd | kingly gifts. Little of it seems to matter much now. On the other
Floyd | hand, your Canopic Shrine and Sceptre Case are here, too. A wide gap
Floyd | in the west wall is the only exit.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "take coronation crook" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny asks, "That was the good one, right?" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Burial Chamber
Floyd | This small stone chamber is nearly filled by your nested Burial
Floyd | Shrines. The walls are richly (if hastily) painted with scenes of your
Floyd | recent funeral. A wide gap in the stone leads east; a passage to the
Floyd | south is narrow and guarded by two stern stone statues of yourself.
Floyd |
Floyd | The false door carved into the west wall has become a real archway,
Floyd | leading west into absolute darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing down under" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Down Under.
Floyd |
Floyd | The false door opens, revealing a seemingly infinite series of arches
Floyd | leading west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | With your best sceptres crossed protectively before you, you step out
Floyd | through the westward arch.
Floyd |
Floyd | ...for an instant you percieve the universe as an infinity of arches.
Floyd | Each step in any direction is a step through another arch, into
Floyd | another world...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...but even as the possibilities expand around you, the paths you have
Floyd | already walked fade away...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...you feel, more than see, a distant glimpse of paradise; but an
Floyd | instant later it is wrapped...no, you are surrounded in layers of
Floyd | obscuring mist that solidify one by one around you: huge confusing
Floyd | shapes, each smaller and simpler than the one surrounding it, until
Floyd | you find yourself inside the simplest shape of all, still enormous,
Floyd | and dark....
Floyd |
Floyd | Solar Sphere
Floyd | You are in a large spherical vault of polished stone, black as night,
Floyd | though your feline vision reveals all. In the exact center a
Floyd | magnificent amulet of tremendous size hangs in the darkness: a
Floyd | spherical mosaic of emerald and lapis lazuli and brown jasper, perhaps
Floyd | thrice your height, and as far above you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Surely those gems lack their full glory in such darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | A man-sized clockwork scarab is pushing a lacy metal ball east along
Floyd | the bottom arc of the chamber. As the scarab chugs past you, crossing
Floyd | the low arc and heading up toward the east side of the spherical
Floyd | chamber, you catch a flickering glimpse of some strange mechanism
Floyd | inside the golden cage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny asks, "So now we're a cat?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Here beyond the false door, you feel much more yourself than you did
Floyd | in your tomb. Still dead, though.
Floyd |
Floyd | The sound of gears gets louder: now the clockwork scarab is pushing
Floyd | its lacy metal ball up the east arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x cage" 		
	

Floyd | The scarab is pushing a man-high, lacy ball through the darkness: a
Floyd | spherical cage woven of fine gold wire. A strange mechanism is barely
Floyd | visible inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | Now the clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across
Floyd | the top arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x mechanism" 		
	

Floyd | From outside the wire ball, you can only tell that some small objects
Floyd | are woven into the wire near the center.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber. (In a moment it will pass you again as it crosses the
Floyd | bottom of the chamber.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny says, "I think Gerynar should solve this puzzle." 	
			Mick says, "I think we need to pull out the songs again" 	
			Gerynar says, "sorry, eating a late lunch" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x amulet" 		
	

Floyd | The mosaic is a map: you perceive that the jewelled globe is a map of
Floyd | the entire world, although the part you recognize as your own kingdom
Floyd | - marked by a small white obelisk - seems impossibly tiny.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x obelisk" 		
	

Floyd | A pyramid-capped square column, about the size of your thumb, carved
Floyd | from some fine-grained white stone. Fine inscriptions describe your
Floyd | nation's worth, but in no language you have ever seen.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "So the ball is the moon?" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "x ball" 		
	

Floyd | The scarab is pushing a man-high, lacy ball through the darkness: a
Floyd | spherical cage woven of fine gold wire. A strange mechanism is barely
Floyd | visible inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x ball" 		
	

Floyd | The scarab is pushing a man-high, lacy ball through the darkness: a
Floyd | spherical cage woven of fine gold wire. A strange mechanism is barely
Floyd | visible inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber. (In a moment it will come within your reach again as
Floyd | it crosses the bottom of the chamber.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x scarab" 		
	

Floyd | The giant scarab beetle, finely crafted of copper and bronze, works
Floyd | its six leg-cams tirelessly along two thin grooves that circle this
Floyd | chamber. Between the polished plates of its carapace you can see gears
Floyd | turning inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   your Coronation Crook
Floyd |   your replacement Coronation Flail
Floyd |   a Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Try to grab it when it next swings by" 	
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "touch ball" 		
	

Floyd | The cage-ball is out of reach: the mechanical scarab is pushing it up
Floyd | the east arc of the chamber....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "put crook in scarab" 		
	

Floyd | That can't contain things.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber. (In a moment it will come within your reach again as
Floyd | it crosses the bottom of the chamber.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take ball" 		
	

Floyd | The cage-ball is out of reach: the mechanical scarab is pushing it
Floyd | down the west arc of the chamber....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | You jump, but the jewelled globe remains out of your reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Solar Sphere
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take ball" 		
	

Floyd | That's too heavy to move.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "trip scarab" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Solar Sphere
Floyd | You are in a large spherical vault of polished stone, black as night,
Floyd | though your feline vision reveals all. In the exact center a
Floyd | magnificent amulet of tremendous size hangs in the darkness: a
Floyd | spherical mosaic of emerald and lapis lazuli and brown jasper, perhaps
Floyd | thrice your height, and as far above you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Surely those gems lack their full glory in such darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x track" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x gems" 		
	

Floyd | The mosaic is a map: you perceive that the jewelled globe is a map of
Floyd | the entire world, although the part you recognize as your own kingdom
Floyd | - marked by a small white obelisk - seems impossibly tiny.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber. (In a moment it will come within your reach again as
Floyd | it crosses the bottom of the chamber.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Johnny asks, "Can we bring in some light?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing cats eyes" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Cat Eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | It is still pitch dark, but the darkness no longer hinders your
Floyd | vision.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   your Coronation Crook
Floyd |   your replacement Coronation Flail
Floyd |   a Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "hit scarab with crook" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to hit the Clockwork Scarab.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "sing lost memories" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Lost Memories.
Floyd |
Floyd | The song evokes a mood of long ago. You glance at your royal sceptres
Floyd | in doubt. These served me well for a decade, among men. But here
Floyd | amidst the machinery of the gods?
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny says (to Floyd), "help" 		
	

Floyd | This is an interactive story. You are in the lead role. Specify your
Floyd | next action at the prompt in the form of a simple command, like "eat
Floyd | cake" or "pull lever" or "go north" ("n" for short) or "look" ("l").
Floyd | Don't be afraid to try a variety of verbs.
Floyd |
Floyd | Be observant; be creative; experiment. Read carefully!
Floyd |
Floyd | Try to work out what the protagonist's goals are, then try to achieve
Floyd | them. If you get stuck, think back over what you know, what you don't
Floyd | know, what you can manipulate, and what you (might) want to accomplish
Floyd | next.
Floyd |
Floyd | Examine things ("x" for short) to reveal subtle details. Take what you
Floyd | find and try to use it. (Try "i" for "inventory" to see what you've
Floyd | got.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I think I know it" 	
			Mick says, "The ball is made of gold, sing gold digger and maybe we can do something with the mechanism inside" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber. (In a moment it will come within your reach again as
Floyd | it crosses the bottom of the chamber.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing gold digger" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Gold Digger.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold seems like such a yielding material....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take mechanism" 		
	

Floyd | That is out of reach inside the cage-ball.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Gold Digger fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x mechanism" 		
	

Floyd | From outside the wire ball, you can only tell that some small objects
Floyd | are woven into the wire near the center.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Alright I tried" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber. (In a moment it will come within your reach again as
Floyd | it crosses the bottom of the chamber.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing gold digger" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Gold Digger.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold seems like such a yielding material....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "touch ball" 		
	

Floyd | The scarab is pushing a man-high, lacy ball through the darkness: a
Floyd | spherical cage woven of fine gold wire. A strange mechanism is barely
Floyd | visible inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Gold Digger fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Solar Sphere
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take ball" 		
	

Floyd | That's too heavy to move.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Gold Digger fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Solar Sphere
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "push ball" 		
	

Floyd | You can't stop the golden cage.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Gold Digger fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Maybe we have to stop the scarab from pushing it around first" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x scarab" 		
	

Floyd | The giant scarab beetle, finely crafted of copper and bronze, works
Floyd | its six leg-cams tirelessly along two thin grooves that circle this
Floyd | chamber. Between the polished plates of its carapace you can see gears
Floyd | turning inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber. (In a moment it will come within your reach again as
Floyd | it crosses the bottom of the chamber.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "kick scarab" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Is anyone else even here?" 	
			Gerynar says, "kind of" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "enter ball" 		
	

Floyd | The cage-ball is out of reach: the mechanical scarab is pushing it up
Floyd | the east arc of the chamber....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "ooo good call" 	
			Gerynar says, "it said it was man-sized" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber. (In a moment it will come within your reach again as
Floyd | it crosses the bottom of the chamber.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing gold" 		
	

Floyd | (Gold Digger)
Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Gold Digger.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold seems like such a yielding material....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "enter ball" 		
	

Floyd | You slip through the yielding gold wire.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Gold Digger fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Solar Sphere (in the golden cage)
Floyd | You are in a large spherical vault of polished stone, black as night,
Floyd | though your feline vision reveals all. In the exact center a
Floyd | magnificent amulet of tremendous size hangs in the darkness: a
Floyd | spherical mosaic of emerald and lapis lazuli and brown jasper, perhaps
Floyd | thrice your height, and as far above you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Surely those gems lack their full glory in such darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | The scarab is pushing a man-high, lacy ball through the darkness: a
Floyd | spherical cage woven of fine gold wire. Near the center a strange
Floyd | mechanism is woven into the wire.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I guess I pictured the ball being smaller" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x mechanism" 		
	

Floyd | Simple, yet enigmatic. A metal framework - an outgrowth of the cage's
Floyd | wire lacework - suspends a few mechanical parts close together near
Floyd | the ball's center:
Floyd |
Floyd | A little spool, hanging from a pivot of twisted wire, with a leather
Floyd | strap wound several times around it and a square hole in the bottom.
Floyd |
Floyd | A hand's width below the hole in the spool, a cone of some unknown
Floyd | gray material, singed yellow-brown in the center.
Floyd |
Floyd | Beside the cone, a tiny bellows, like a smith's child's toy.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x spool" 		
	

Floyd | A little spool is woven into the mechanism such that it can spin. It
Floyd | is wrapped with a leather strap, and there is a small square hole in
Floyd | the spool's bottom face.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press bellows" 		
	

Floyd | A fine mist sprays from the tiny bellows, blowing across the singed
Floyd | cone. A sharp, unfamiliar aroma fills the cage.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | The golden cage isn't open.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "huh" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "smell cone" 		
	

Floyd | The cone smells singed.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "what's the memory song?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing lost" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Lost Memories.
Floyd |
Floyd | The song evokes a mood of long ago. You glance at your royal sceptres
Floyd | in doubt. These served me well for a decade, among men. But here
Floyd | amidst the machinery of the gods?
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	inky has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Solar Sphere (in the golden cage)
Floyd | You are in a large spherical vault of polished stone, black as night,
Floyd | though your feline vision reveals all. In the exact center a
Floyd | magnificent amulet of tremendous size hangs in the darkness: a
Floyd | spherical mosaic of emerald and lapis lazuli and brown jasper, perhaps
Floyd | thrice your height, and as far above you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Surely those gems lack their full glory in such darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | The scarab is pushing a man-high, lacy ball through the darkness: a
Floyd | spherical cage woven of fine gold wire. Near the center a strange
Floyd | mechanism is woven into the wire.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x mechanism" 		
	

Floyd | Simple, yet enigmatic. A metal framework - an outgrowth of the cage's
Floyd | wire lacework - suspends a few mechanical parts close together near
Floyd | the ball's center:
Floyd |
Floyd | A little spool, hanging from a pivot of twisted wire, with a leather
Floyd | strap wound several times around it and a square hole in the bottom.
Floyd |
Floyd | A hand's width below the hole in the spool, a cone of some unknown
Floyd | gray material, singed yellow-brown in the center.
Floyd |
Floyd | Beside the cone, a tiny bellows, like a smith's child's toy.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get all" 		
	

Floyd | Miniature Obelisk: You can't reach that from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x spool" 		
	

Floyd | A little spool is woven into the mechanism such that it can spin. It
Floyd | is wrapped with a leather strap, and there is a small square hole in
Floyd | the spool's bottom face.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x cone" 		
	

Floyd | A rounded block of some hard gray substance, with a conical pit in the
Floyd | top. The cone is unevenly discolored.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get spool" 		
	

Floyd | That seems to be a part of the strange mechanism.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x leather" 		
	

Floyd | The strap is wrapped several times around the spool. Its free end is
Floyd | clearly a handle.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I am having trouble figuring out what this thing does." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "pull strap" 		
	

Floyd | Pulling the strap spins the spool, fast. The strap pulls out of your
Floyd | hand and wraps itself around the spool again.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "me too" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "smell cone" 		
	

Floyd | The cone smells singed.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x bellows" 		
	

Floyd | It appears that pushing on the little bellows will puff its contents
Floyd | at the singed cone.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "squeeze bellows" 		
	

Floyd | A fine mist sprays from the tiny bellows, blowing across the singed
Floyd | cone. A sharp, unfamiliar aroma fills the cage.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "smell cone" 		
	

Floyd | The cone smells singed.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x hole" 		
	

Floyd | A little spool is woven into the mechanism such that it can spin. It
Floyd | is wrapped with a leather strap, and there is a small square hole in
Floyd | the spool's bottom face.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   your Coronation Crook
Floyd |   your replacement Coronation Flail
Floyd |   a Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "put flail in hole" 		
	

Floyd | That doesn't fit the hole in the spool.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "put crook in hole" 		
	

Floyd | That doesn't fit the hole in the spool.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "put scroll in hole" 		
	

Floyd | That doesn't fit the hole in the spool.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get cne" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get cone" 		
	

Floyd | That seems to be a part of the strange mechanism.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x mechanism" 		
	

Floyd | Simple, yet enigmatic. A metal framework - an outgrowth of the cage's
Floyd | wire lacework - suspends a few mechanical parts close together near
Floyd | the ball's center:
Floyd |
Floyd | A little spool, hanging from a pivot of twisted wire, with a leather
Floyd | strap wound several times around it and a square hole in the bottom.
Floyd |
Floyd | A hand's width below the hole in the spool, a cone of some unknown
Floyd | gray material, singed yellow-brown in the center.
Floyd |
Floyd | Beside the cone, a tiny bellows, like a smith's child's toy.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get bellows" 		
	

Floyd | That seems to be a part of the strange mechanism.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get mechanism" 		
	

Floyd | That's too heavy to move.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "sing gold" 		
	

Floyd | (Gold Digger)
Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Gold Digger.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold seems like such a yielding material....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You slip through the yielding gold lace. As the ball is just rolling
Floyd | across the top of the chamber, you fall out and tumble down onto the
Floyd | jewelled globe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Solar Sphere (on the Jewelled Globe)
Floyd | You are in a large spherical vault of polished stone, black as night,
Floyd | though your feline vision reveals all. In the exact center a
Floyd | magnificent amulet of tremendous size hangs in the darkness: a
Floyd | spherical mosaic of emerald and lapis lazuli and brown jasper.
Floyd |
Floyd | Surely those gems lack their full glory in such darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | A miniature obelisk about the size of your thumb rests on the jewelled
Floyd | globe, marking your own capital city.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Gold Digger fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get obelisk" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x it" 		
	

Floyd | A pyramid-capped square column, about the size of your thumb, carved
Floyd | from some fine-grained white stone. Fine inscriptions describe your
Floyd | nation's worth, but in no language you have ever seen.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "ahhhhh" 	
	Fang arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "hit Mick with obelisk" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a Miniature Obelisk
Floyd |   your Coronation Crook
Floyd |   your replacement Coronation Flail
Floyd |   a Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Solar Sphere (on the Jewelled Globe)
Floyd | You are in a large spherical vault of polished stone, black as night,
Floyd | though your feline vision reveals all. In the exact center a
Floyd | magnificent amulet of tremendous size hangs in the darkness: a
Floyd | spherical mosaic of emerald and lapis lazuli and brown jasper.
Floyd |
Floyd | Surely those gems lack their full glory in such darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "climb ball" 		
	

Floyd | The cage-ball is out of reach: the mechanical scarab is pushing it
Floyd | down the west arc of the chamber....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to examine?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "try putting the obelisk in the spool" 	
			Gerynar says, "why not" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "sing gold" 		
	

Floyd | (Gold Digger)
Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Gold Digger.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold seems like such a yielding material....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "enter ball" 		
	

Floyd | The cage-ball is out of reach: the mechanical scarab is pushing it
Floyd | down the west arc of the chamber....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Gold Digger fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "sing gold" 		
	

Floyd | (Gold Digger)
Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Gold Digger.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold seems like such a yielding material....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Solar Sphere
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "ok, when is the ball near us?" 	
			Mick says, "It will say when it is close" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Solar Sphere
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing gold" 		
	

Floyd | (Gold Digger)
Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Gold Digger.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold seems like such a yielding material....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "enter ball" 		
	

Floyd | (getting off the Jewelled Globe)
Floyd | You slip through the yielding gold wire.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball up the east arc of
Floyd | the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Gold Digger fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Apparently they don't say it anymore." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | Ka is now in its "verbose" mode, which always gives long descriptions
Floyd | of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "put obelisk in spool" 		
	

Floyd | The little obelisk fits firmly into the square hole in the spool.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "pull leather" 		
	

Floyd | Pulling the strap spins the spool, fast. The obelisk spins with it;
Floyd | its point whines against the singed cone, which begins to glow dull
Floyd | red.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its lacy metal ball down the west arc
Floyd | of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "press bellows" 		
	

Floyd | A fine mist sprays from the tiny bellows, blowing across the glowing
Floyd | cone. The mist becomes a spray of fire, and in an instant the wire of
Floyd | the cage is all aflame. The ball burns bright as the sun; its light
Floyd | scintillates among the lands of the jewelled globe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Dawn has come.
Floyd |
Floyd | Near the west pole of this spherical chamber, the dawn-light reveals
Floyd | an arched doorway that was not there before this moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its fiery metal ball east along the
Floyd | bottom arc of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "nice" 	
			Mick says, "yay" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing gold" 		
	

Floyd | (Gold Digger)
Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Gold Digger.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold seems like such a yielding material....
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its fiery metal ball up the east arc
Floyd | of the chamber with you inside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | You slip through the yielding gold lace. As the ball is rolling up the
Floyd | side of the chamber, you fall out and tumble back down to the low
Floyd | point.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork scarab is pushing its fiery metal ball west across the
Floyd | top arc of the chamber.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Gold Digger fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Confidently crossing your sceptres before you, you step out through
Floyd | the westward arch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Senet House
Floyd | This chamber is a cube almost too big to see. A hole in the apex
Floyd | admits a single, broad beam of sunlight which stabs down to the floor,
Floyd | sparkling dust and making a bright circle on the floor, in the exact
Floyd | center of the dim space.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the circle of light, a life-sized doll, finely crafted to resemble
Floyd | a learned old man, sits on a three-legged stool before a game board.
Floyd | Beneath his robes you can hear gears and flywheels whirring and
Floyd | ticking. His gaze follows you with uncanny smoothness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "interesting" 	
			Gerynar asks, "shall we play a game?" 	
			Mick says, "mmhmm" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x game board" 		
	

Floyd | The game is Hounds and Jackals, but this is some complex variant
Floyd | you've never seen before. You have played on a small hand-held board,
Floyd | with two short trails of peg-holes mirrored side by side. But this is
Floyd | a large, elaborately carved oval table on a thin pedestal. It has
Floyd | separate, identical trails of peg-holes at each end of the oval;
Floyd | between them is a bowl shape holding two very large knucklebone dice.
Floyd | Each side's trail is criss-crossed with dozens of the short-cut paths
Floyd | that can so rapidly change a player's fortunes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Seven Jackal pegs wait in the starting holes beneath the clockwork
Floyd | sage's hand; seven Hound pegs wait in the starting holes at your side
Floyd | of the game board.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "play game" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the dice and throw...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...the doll plays its side of the board with steely concentration,
Floyd | humming mechanically as it weighs its tactics...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...you find you can adapt to the wildly complex board, but before long
Floyd | you are losing. The clockwork sage's silver fingers throw the
Floyd | knucklebones with musical precision; he knows the peg-paths like the
Floyd | back of his hand...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...in fact, you see that the board's layout is indeed engraved upon
Floyd | the back of the doll's hand...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...he exploits every opportunity and pulls ahead rapidly; at length
Floyd | your position seems completely hopeless. You study the board once
Floyd | more: the sage needs but one more indifferently lucky throw to bring
Floyd | home his last Jackal, while your Hounds would need at least a dozen
Floyd | turns to catch up...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...it is your move, but it seems futile even to pick up the dice.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Is there a luck song? haha" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "list song" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "read book" 		
	

Floyd | The Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day is a richly illustrated
Floyd | scroll on virgin papyrus; its chapters are spell-songs prepared to
Floyd | help you survive this most unusual day. As you read, you sense the
Floyd | power behind these ancient verses...
Floyd |
Floyd | Cat Eyes
Floyd | In midnight skies
Floyd |  Twin moons
Floyd |   Light the way.
Floyd | Black cat's eyes
Floyd |  Reveal runes;
Floyd |   Turn night to day.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down Under
Floyd | Arch of arches
Floyd |  West of west
Floyd |   From every tomb,
Floyd | Each soul marches
Floyd |  To its rest
Floyd |   Or to its doom!
Floyd |
Floyd | Silent Supplicant
Floyd | To pass the gate
Floyd |  Of a holy shrine
Floyd |   Requires respect.
Floyd | He who just ate
Floyd |  And drank much wine
Floyd |   The doors reject.
Floyd |
Floyd | Master Glazier
Floyd | Red as a brand
Floyd |  Star-gems flow
Floyd |   In your brazier;
Floyd | What a grand
Floyd |   Skill you know,
Floyd |   Master Glazier!
Floyd |
Floyd | Golden Forest Runner
Floyd | Agile antelope
Floyd |  slips through a wood
Floyd |   bathed in golden light
Floyd | Up or down a slope
Floyd |  any way is good
Floyd |   feet as fleet as flight
Floyd |
Floyd | Letting Myself Come Through
Floyd | Beside myself
Floyd |  I closed myself
Floyd |   Out of my own.
Floyd | Before myself
Floyd |  I beg myself:
Floyd |   Leave myself alone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sandstone Sifter
Floyd | Layer by layer
Floyd |  Sand of the Nile
Floyd |   Hardens to stone;
Floyd | Time the betrayer
Floyd |  Held in denial:
Floyd |   Hardness is gone
Floyd |
Floyd | Lost Memories
Floyd | Trying to trace
Floyd |  Days of your youth,
Floyd |   Times you regret,
Floyd | Don't like to face
Floyd |  Unpleasant truth,
Floyd |   So you forget.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold Digger
Floyd | Strange men live in bands
Floyd |  Deep underground
Floyd |   Mining for gold
Floyd | Dig ore with bare hands
Floyd |  Speak without sound
Floyd |   Ten thousand years old
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "sing lost" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Lost Memories.
Floyd |
Floyd | The song evokes a mood of long ago. You glance at your sceptres again
Floyd | in growing doubt. These served me well among men. But against a blind
Floyd | genius automaton?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get dice" 		
	

Floyd | Dreading the result, you pick up the dice again...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...sure enough, the mechanical master handily defeats you...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...silently (but for a faint ticking) he begins to reset his pegs for
Floyd | a fresh game. Silently, you do the same.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Senet House
Floyd | This chamber is a cube almost too big to see. A hole in the apex
Floyd | admits a single, broad beam of sunlight which stabs down to the floor,
Floyd | sparkling dust and making a bright circle on the floor, in the exact
Floyd | center of the dim space.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the circle of light, a life-sized doll, finely crafted to resemble
Floyd | a learned old man, sits on a three-legged stool before a game board.
Floyd | Beneath his robes you can hear gears and flywheels whirring and
Floyd | ticking. His gaze follows you with uncanny smoothness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x man" 		
	

Floyd | A clockwork sage sits rigidly upon a three-legged stool, facing you
Floyd | across a game table. His skin is silver; his eyes sparkling jewels;
Floyd | his clothes dyed silk; even his sandals are solid gold. Within him you
Floyd | can hear fine machinery working; his gemstone gaze never leaves your
Floyd | face.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork sage's silver hand waits above the Jackal pegs.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get hand" 		
	

Floyd | That seems to be a part of the Clockwork Sage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "look under robes" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing Master Glazier" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Master Glazier.
Floyd |
Floyd | You sense how glass can flow like water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x hounds" 		
	

Floyd | The game is Hounds and Jackals, but this is some complex variant
Floyd | you've never seen before. You have played on a small hand-held board,
Floyd | with two short trails of peg-holes mirrored side by side. But this is
Floyd | a large, elaborately carved oval table on a thin pedestal. It has
Floyd | separate, identical trails of peg-holes at each end of the oval;
Floyd | between them is a bowl shape holding two very large knucklebone dice.
Floyd | Each side's trail is criss-crossed with dozens of the short-cut paths
Floyd | that can so rapidly change a player's fortunes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Seven Jackal pegs wait in the starting holes beneath the clockwork
Floyd | sage's hand; seven Hound pegs wait in the starting holes at your side
Floyd | of the game board.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Master Glazier fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I really have no idea what I intended to accomplish with that" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x sage's hand" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x hand" 		
	

Floyd | The clockwork sage's silver hand waits above the Jackal pegs. The
Floyd | paths of the game board are engraved on the back of his hand. You try
Floyd | to imagine the sage becoming forgetful, stealing a quick glance at the
Floyd | diagram...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...but the doll's gemstone gaze never leave your face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x diagram" 		
	

Floyd | The clockwork sage's silver hand waits above the Jackal pegs. The
Floyd | paths of the game board are engraved on the back of his hand. You try
Floyd | to imagine the sage becoming forgetful, stealing a quick glance at the
Floyd | diagram...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...but the doll's gemstone gaze never leave your face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You look for an arch to the west, but it seems plain that you must
Floyd | first beat this automaton at his own game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Is there something we can do to mess up the image on his hand?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take hand" 		
	

Floyd | That seems to be a part of the Clockwork Sage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x dice" 		
	

Floyd | Knucklebones...big ones.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   your Coronation Crook
Floyd |   your replacement Coronation Flail
Floyd |   a Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "play" 		
	

Floyd | You begin another game, briskly throwing the dice into the pit between
Floyd | the paths...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...again you improve as you play...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...but again the clockwork sage outpaces your best efforts, bringing
Floyd | you rapidly to the brink of defeat, his Jackal pegs all brought home
Floyd | but one, while your Hounds have barely left the foothills of their
Floyd | twisting path...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...it is your move, but you seem to have little chance to win.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "play" 		
	

Floyd | Gamely you roll again, but it is no use. Soon the Jackal pegs have
Floyd | their victory over your Hounds, and the doll sets them up for another
Floyd | game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "strange game, the only winning move is to not play" 	
			Mick says, "His hand seems to be the hint" 	
			Mick says, "I just don't know what to do about it" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x light" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x hole" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take jackals" 		
	

Floyd | The table rotates easily; now the sage's hand waits above the Hound
Floyd | pegs. He doesn't seem to care.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "play" 		
	

Floyd | Yet again you pick up the dice...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...your Jackal pegs set out on their journey...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...you play more skillfully than ever, using every shortcut along the
Floyd | path...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...but the machine sees no distractions, hears nothing, feels
Floyd | nothing...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...his sense of the pegs is instinctual, ingrained. Engraved. You can
Floyd | gain no purchase against the doll's tactics...
Floyd |
Floyd | ...and once again you find your Jackal pegs impossibly far behind the
Floyd | Hounds.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "The game is cluing the hand engraving pretty hard..." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "hit hand" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "wrap flail around hand" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Senet House
Floyd | This chamber is a cube almost too big to see. A hole in the apex
Floyd | admits a single, broad beam of sunlight which stabs down to the floor,
Floyd | sparkling dust and making a bright circle on the floor, in the exact
Floyd | center of the dim space.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the circle of light, a life-sized doll, finely crafted to resemble
Floyd | a learned old man, sits on a three-legged stool before a game board.
Floyd | Beneath his robes you can hear gears and flywheels whirring and
Floyd | ticking. His gaze follows you with uncanny smoothness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take robes" 		
	

Floyd | I don't suppose the Clockwork Sage would care for that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x eyes" 		
	

Floyd | Cat Eyes
Floyd | In midnight skies
Floyd |  Twin moons
Floyd |   Light the way.
Floyd | Black cat's eyes
Floyd |  Reveal runes;
Floyd |   Turn night to day.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x man" 		
	

Floyd | A clockwork sage sits rigidly upon a three-legged stool, facing you
Floyd | across a game table. His skin is silver; his eyes sparkling jewels;
Floyd | his clothes dyed silk; even his sandals are solid gold. Within him you
Floyd | can hear fine machinery working; his gemstone gaze never leaves your
Floyd | face.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork sage's silver hand waits above the Hound pegs.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take jewels" 		
	

Floyd | I don't suppose the Clockwork Sage would care for that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "take hounds" 		
	

Floyd | You turn the table; now the sage's hand waits above the Jackal pegs.
Floyd | He doesn't seem to notice the difference; he is still waiting
Floyd | patiently for you to pick up the dice again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take sandals" 		
	

Floyd | I don't suppose the Clockwork Sage would care for that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x sandals" 		
	

Floyd | A clockwork sage sits rigidly upon a three-legged stool, facing you
Floyd | across a game table. His skin is silver; his eyes sparkling jewels;
Floyd | his clothes dyed silk; even his sandals are solid gold. Within him you
Floyd | can hear fine machinery working; his gemstone gaze never leaves your
Floyd | face.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork sage's silver hand waits above the Jackal pegs.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick exclaims, "I think I know it!" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "play" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the bones again and easily bring "your" last peg home.
Floyd |
Floyd | The doll sits back heavily on his three-legged stool, defeated.
Floyd |
Floyd | Beyond him, you notice an arch leading west; you are certain that it
Floyd | was not there until this moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "er" 	
			Mick says, "I didn't realize we were in the middle of a game" 	
			Mick says, "well good job! :)" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You raise your crook and flail as you approach the westward arch, but
Floyd | you hesitate. Is that really necessary?
Floyd |
Floyd | You lower the sceptres and step out through the arch.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. High above you, red
Floyd | flames blaze inside something crystalline; their flickering
Floyd | reflections redouble at every wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor. A quicksilver river flows through the middle of it;
Floyd | every few moments the landscape floods, becoming a perfect mirror just
Floyd | for an instant.
Floyd |
Floyd | The liquid metal collects somewhere beneath the landscape at the
Floyd | northern corner, then recirculates by means of some pumping equipment
Floyd | near the southern edge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "neither did I. I was just trying to see if I could steal the pieces...for ransom" 	
			Mick says, "hahaha" 	
			Mick says, "I was clued into the fact that his gaze was focused on your face" 	
			Mick says, "This game feels like random puzzle rooms mashed together, but maybe it all fits together at the end." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x landscape" 		
	

Floyd | You recognize the contours of your own lands, beautifully detailed.
Floyd | The landscape seems carved from a single slab of ivory. (But what
Floyd | creature has a tusk fifteen paces wide?)
Floyd |
Floyd | The familiar life-giving river flows through the middle, the water
Floyd | represented here by fast-flowing quicksilver, fed by some pumping
Floyd | equipment at the southern edge of the landscape. The red firelight
Floyd | shimmers on the silver-bright fluid as it flows across the land. Every
Floyd | few moments, the liquid metal river overflows its banks, filling the
Floyd | flood plain. For a breath, most of the landscape is a perfect mirror.
Floyd | Then the mirror shatters into a million tiny rivulets; an instant
Floyd | later these all rejoin in the riverbed, leaving not a drop on the
Floyd | ivory plain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Alright, this is kind of cool, but I'm not sure what the puzzle is." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x mercury" 		
	

Floyd | The familiar life-giving river is represented by fast-flowing
Floyd | quicksilver, fed by some pumping equipment at the southern edge of the
Floyd | landscape.
Floyd |
Floyd | Every few moments, the liquid metal river overflows its banks, filling
Floyd | the flood plain. For a breath, most of the landscape is a perfect
Floyd | mirror.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x pump" 		
	

Floyd | The miniature river is supplied by a waist-high water wheel at the
Floyd | southern edge. Hundreds of tiny cups are mounted all around the rim of
Floyd | this wheel. As it turns - motivated by a force you can't discern - the
Floyd | cups pour a continuous flow of liquid metal into the miniature river.
Floyd |
Floyd | Next to the water wheel is a shadouf: a lever arm with a scoop
Floyd | attached at one end, opposed by a counterweight at the other end. The
Floyd | arm rocks slowly up and down - motivated by no force you can discern -
Floyd | pouring an extra scoopful of quicksilver into the miniature river
Floyd | every few moments.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x shadouf" 		
	

Floyd | Next to the water wheel is a shadouf: a lever arm with a scoop
Floyd | attached at one end, opposed by a counterweight at the other end. The
Floyd | arm rocks slowly up and down - motivated by no force you can discern -
Floyd | pouring an extra scoopful of quicksilver into the miniature river
Floyd | every few moments.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x counterweight" 		
	

Floyd | Next to the water wheel is a shadouf: a lever arm with a scoop
Floyd | attached at one end, opposed by a counterweight at the other end. The
Floyd | arm rocks slowly up and down - motivated by no force you can discern -
Floyd | pouring an extra scoopful of quicksilver into the miniature river
Floyd | every few moments.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take counterweight" 		
	

Floyd | The shadouf stops moving when you take hold of it: it is easy to
Floyd | resist the gentle, mysterious impetus that drives it. The periodic
Floyd | flooding abates, of course.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. High above you, red
Floyd | flames blaze inside something crystalline; their flickering
Floyd | reflections redouble at every wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor. A quicksilver river flows through the middle of it, fed
Floyd | by the slowly turning water wheel; while you hold the scoop-lever, the
Floyd | flow is steady and even.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "there goes civilization" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put shadouf on wheel" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the water wheel would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Maybe we need to stop it after it floods" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a shadouf
Floyd |   your Coronation Crook
Floyd |   your replacement Coronation Flail
Floyd |   a Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put shadouf on landscape" 		
	

Floyd | You don't see a good place for that on the Miniature Landscape.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		Mick says, "I broke it" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing sandstone" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Sandstone Sifter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sandstone - even quartz - feels just like loose sand to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "drop counterweight" 		
	

Floyd | You release the shadouf. It slowly resumes moving.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Sandstone Sifter fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	Fang has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. High above you, red
Floyd | flames blaze inside something crystalline; their flickering
Floyd | reflections redouble at every wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor. A quicksilver river flows through the middle of it;
Floyd | every few moments the landscape floods, becoming a perfect mirror just
Floyd | for an instant.
Floyd |
Floyd | The liquid metal collects somewhere beneath the landscape at the
Floyd | northern corner, then recirculates by means of some pumping equipment
Floyd | near the southern edge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "ball" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x ball" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x flames" 		
	

Floyd | Far above you, at the center of the ceiling, a red fire blazes inside
Floyd | something crystalline.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get crystal" 		
	

Floyd | That is high above you, far out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "look in mirror" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "push counterweight" 		
	

Floyd | The shadouf stops moving when you take hold of it: it is easy to
Floyd | resist the gentle, mysterious impetus that drives it. The periodic
Floyd | flooding abates, of course.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "drop it" 		
	

Floyd | You release the shadouf. It slowly resumes moving.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing lost" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Lost Memories.
Floyd |
Floyd | The song evokes a mood of long ago. Your royal sceptres catch your eye
Floyd | once more, now seeming like something from a half-forgotten dream. A
Floyd | long-ignored memory rushes back...
Floyd |
Floyd | Your father's funeral. A stranger in an anubis mask, so frightening to
Floyd | you as a child. Endless attendants and functionaries. The old king's
Floyd | sceptres retired: their symbolic power extinguished like spent candles
Floyd | before they passed to you as mere heirlooms. And I took up my own soon
Floyd | after. His body shown, honored, then wrapped, anointed, sealed away...
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Lost Memories fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | The vision recedes, leaving you holding the sceptres up to the light.
Floyd | Perhaps it is time to be free of these mortal tools. You wonder how
Floyd | you might retire them respectfully in this alien place.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "drop sceptres in river" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, your Coronation Crook, or your replacement
Floyd | Coronation Flail?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "crook" 		
	

Floyd | You dip your Coronation Crook into the quicksilver, but the liquid
Floyd | metal flows off again instantly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "touch quicksilver" 		
	

Floyd | You feel nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "swim" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   your Coronation Crook
Floyd |   your replacement Coronation Flail
Floyd |   a Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x wheel" 		
	

Floyd | The miniature river is supplied by a waist-high water wheel at the
Floyd | southern edge. Hundreds of tiny cups are mounted all around the rim of
Floyd | this wheel. As it turns - motivated by a force you can't discern - the
Floyd | cups pour a continuous flow of liquid metal into the miniature river.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "stop wheel" 		
	

Floyd | The water wheel stops moving when you take hold of it: it is easy to
Floyd | resist the gentle, mysterious impetus that drives it. Its supply
Floyd | interrupted, the river drains in an instant. Quicksilver lingers only
Floyd | in a complex series of grooves along the river-bed: schematic animals
Floyd | that you recognize after a moment: writing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "read landscape" 		
	

Floyd | Inversions
Floyd | Might is rarely right:
Floyd |  Temper law with love,
Floyd |   Reaping what you sow.
Floyd | Day becomes the night:
Floyd |  As it is above,
Floyd |   So it is below.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "sing inversions" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Inversions.
Floyd |
Floyd | You lose your grip on the wheel as the floor and ceiling seem to
Floyd | change places....
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron (on the ceiling)
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. Beside you on the
Floyd | ceiling, red flames blaze inside a glittering crystalline shell.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor, high above your head. Every few moments you can see
Floyd | yourself, walking on the ceiling, reflected in a flood of quicksilver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "get crystal" 		
	

Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Where did Inversions come from?" 	
			Mick says, "Oh I see" 	
			Gerynar says, "I stopped the waterwheel, and the river drained" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "touch crystal" 		
	

Floyd | The shell around the fire is an angular box, clear as distilled water.
Floyd | It seems to be made of smooth-grown slabs of pure quartz crystal,
Floyd | grown together at the edges.
Floyd |
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "if we sing the glass song, will we end back up on the floor you think?" 	
			Mick says, "I don't know" 	
			Mick says, "easy enough to get back" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "sing glazier" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Master Glazier.
Floyd |
Floyd | You sense how glass can flow like water.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Inversions fades.
Floyd | The ceiling and floor seem to change places....
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. High above you, red
Floyd | flames blaze inside something crystalline; their flickering
Floyd | reflections redouble at every wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor. A quicksilver river flows through the middle of it;
Floyd | every few moments the landscape floods, becoming a perfect mirror just
Floyd | for an instant.
Floyd |
Floyd | The liquid metal collects somewhere beneath the landscape at the
Floyd | northern corner, then recirculates by means of some pumping equipment
Floyd | near the southern edge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing inversions" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Inversions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor and ceiling seem to change places....
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron (on the ceiling)
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. Beside you on the
Floyd | ceiling, red flames blaze inside a glittering crystalline shell.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor, high above your head. Every few moments you can see
Floyd | yourself, walking on the ceiling, reflected in a flood of quicksilver.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Master Glazier fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing glazier" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Master Glazier.
Floyd |
Floyd | You sense how glass can flow like water.
Floyd |
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take fire" 		
	

Floyd | The crystalline shell isn't open.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Master Glazier fades.
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Are you sure we don't need to sing sandstone instead?" 	
			Gerynar says, "I am not sure of anything" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x crystal" 		
	

Floyd | The shell around the fire is an angular box, clear as distilled water.
Floyd | It seems to be made of smooth-grown slabs of pure quartz crystal,
Floyd | grown together at the edges.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Master Glazier fades.
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "except that my air conditioner seems to have only two settings hot or cold" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "touch box" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "hit shell" 		
	

Floyd | Your strength is insufficient to damage it.

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "open crystal" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Master Glazier fades.
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | It is beyond your strength to open that.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Inversions fades.
Floyd | The ceiling and floor seem to change places....
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. High above you, red
Floyd | flames blaze inside something crystalline; their flickering
Floyd | reflections redouble at every wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor. A quicksilver river flows through the middle of it;
Floyd | every few moments the landscape floods, becoming a perfect mirror just
Floyd | for an instant.
Floyd |
Floyd | The liquid metal collects somewhere beneath the landscape at the
Floyd | northern corner, then recirculates by means of some pumping equipment
Floyd | near the southern edge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing inversions" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Inversions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor and ceiling seem to change places....
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron (on the ceiling)
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. Beside you on the
Floyd | ceiling, red flames blaze inside a glittering crystalline shell.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor, high above your head. Every few moments you can see
Floyd | yourself, walking on the ceiling, reflected in a flood of quicksilver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing sandstone" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Sandstone Sifter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sandstone - even quartz - feels just like loose sand to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "hit shell" 		
	

Floyd | Your hands pass through the crystalline shell, meeting no resistance.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Sandstone Sifter fades.
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take fire" 		
	

Floyd | The crystalline shell isn't open.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Inversions fades.
Floyd | The ceiling and floor seem to change places....
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. High above you, red
Floyd | flames blaze inside something crystalline; their flickering
Floyd | reflections redouble at every wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor. A quicksilver river flows through the middle of it;
Floyd | every few moments the landscape floods, becoming a perfect mirror just
Floyd | for an instant.
Floyd |
Floyd | The liquid metal collects somewhere beneath the landscape at the
Floyd | northern corner, then recirculates by means of some pumping equipment
Floyd | near the southern edge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing inversions" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Inversions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor and ceiling seem to change places....
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron (on the ceiling)
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. Beside you on the
Floyd | ceiling, red flames blaze inside a glittering crystalline shell.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor, high above your head. Every few moments you can see
Floyd | yourself, walking on the ceiling, reflected in a flood of quicksilver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing sandstone" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Sandstone Sifter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sandstone - even quartz - feels just like loose sand to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take fire" 		
	

Floyd | The crystalline shell isn't open.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Sandstone Sifter fades.
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "open shell" 		
	

Floyd | It is beyond your strength to open that.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Inversions fades.
Floyd | The ceiling and floor seem to change places....
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. High above you, red
Floyd | flames blaze inside something crystalline; their flickering
Floyd | reflections redouble at every wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor. A quicksilver river flows through the middle of it;
Floyd | every few moments the landscape floods, becoming a perfect mirror just
Floyd | for an instant.
Floyd |
Floyd | The liquid metal collects somewhere beneath the landscape at the
Floyd | northern corner, then recirculates by means of some pumping equipment
Floyd | near the southern edge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   your Coronation Crook
Floyd |   your replacement Coronation Flail
Floyd |   a Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing inversions" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Inversions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor and ceiling seem to change places....
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron (on the ceiling)
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. Beside you on the
Floyd | ceiling, red flames blaze inside a glittering crystalline shell.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor, high above your head. Every few moments you can see
Floyd | yourself, walking on the ceiling, reflected in a flood of quicksilver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing sandstone" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Sandstone Sifter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sandstone - even quartz - feels just like loose sand to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "open shell" 		
	

Floyd | Your hands pass through the crystalline shell, meeting no resistance.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Sandstone Sifter fades.
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Ok, our hands can pass through, but I'm not sure what that gains us" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "pry open shell with crook" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "touch fire" 		
	

Floyd | In the center of a shell of solid quartz crystal, red fire blazes out
Floyd | in all directions from something like a tangle of gold wire.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Sandstone Sifter fades.
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take fire" 		
	

Floyd | The crystalline shell isn't open.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Sandstone Sifter fades.
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put crook in fire" 		
	

Floyd | (first entering the crystalline shell)
Floyd | Fire engulfs your Coronation Crook. It has served you well, but you
Floyd | feel rightly free of it now.
Floyd |
Floyd | The fire darkens strangely as it consumes your Coronation Crook, the
Floyd | bright red flames turning to dark purple with fringes of black.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Sandstone Sifter fades.
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Inversions fades.
Floyd | The ceiling and floor seem to change places....
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. High above you, purple
Floyd | flames blaze inside something crystalline; their flickering
Floyd | reflections redouble at every wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor. A quicksilver river flows through the middle of it;
Floyd | every few moments the landscape floods, becoming a perfect mirror just
Floyd | for an instant.
Floyd |
Floyd | The liquid metal collects somewhere beneath the landscape at the
Floyd | northern corner, then recirculates by means of some pumping equipment
Floyd | near the southern edge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing inversions" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Inversions.
Floyd |
Floyd | The floor and ceiling seem to change places....
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron (on the ceiling)
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. Beside you on the
Floyd | ceiling, purple flames blaze inside a glittering crystalline shell.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor, high above your head. Every few moments you can see
Floyd | yourself, walking on the ceiling, reflected in a flood of quicksilver.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing sandstone" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Sandstone Sifter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Sandstone - even quartz - feels just like loose sand to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put flail in fire" 		
	

Floyd | (first entering the crystalline shell)
Floyd | Fire encloses your replacement Coronation Flail and darkens, darkens
Floyd | until the flames are black as night. Sparks like stars fly from the
Floyd | flame-tips, swirl within the shell, strike the crystal walls and fade.
Floyd | Darkness spreads throughout the chamber, reflected in polished copper
Floyd | and flowing quicksilver.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel the ending of a day of mysteries; a decade of rule; a
Floyd | lifetime of joys and pains. Now the sun has set on my reign. Let my
Floyd | successor have his day in the sun....
Floyd |
Floyd | This time you almost see the westward arch flick into existence.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Sandstone Sifter fades.
Floyd | The haunting melody of Inversions lingers in your mind.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Inversions fades.
Floyd | The ceiling and floor seem to change places....
Floyd |
Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. High above you, black
Floyd | flames blaze inside something crystalline; their flickering
Floyd | reflections redouble at every wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor, details shrouded by the black firelight.
Floyd |
Floyd | A serene arch leads west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | In a sudden whirr of metal sliding on metal, a clockwork lioness leaps
Floyd | from some unseen perch and blocks your way!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x lioness" 		
	

Floyd | A lioness crafted of jointed plates of bronze, accented with precious
Floyd | stones. (The eyes are polished cat's-eye, of course.) You can hear
Floyd | gears purring inside its muscular chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The clockwork lioness returns your attention, redoubled. Something
Floyd | inside it spins faster and suddenly it speaks, in a voice like wet
Floyd | fingers stroking a dozen glass bowls:
Floyd |
Floyd | A king may look at a cat, but none may pass without answering my
Floyd | riddle:
Floyd |
Floyd | What is supported by six legs in the morning, five legs at midday, and
Floyd | four legs in the evening?
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says, "ok, so I setp away for a moment for a pit stop, and you're all solving this when I can't watch" 		Mick exclaims, "Sorry!" 	
			Gerynar says, "sorry for not being on channel" 	
			Mick says, "I burned the items in the fire, and then a lion got in my way" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "save" 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	zarf arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		Mick asks, "Any thoughts on this riddle?" 	
			Gerynar says, "nothing worthwhile" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x lioness" 		
	

Floyd | A lioness crafted of jointed plates of bronze, accented with precious
Floyd | stones. (The eyes are polished cat's-eye, of course.) You can hear
Floyd | gears purring inside its muscular chest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The clockwork lioness steps firmly into your path with a growl of
Floyd | grinding gears. In musical tones it repeats its question: What is
Floyd | supported by six legs in the morning, five legs at midday, and four
Floyd | legs in the evening?
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "pet lioness" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognize.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "it seems like a variation of the life-of-a-man riddle" 	
			Gerynar says, "yeah" 	
			zarf says, "I forgot this was scheduled today" 	
			Gerynar asks, "have you played ka?" 	
			zarf says, "I beta tested" 	
			Gerynar says, "ah, so you're just gonna sit here and laugh at our attempts to get past the lioness :)" 	
			Mick says, "We've been stumbling through it for a while." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "sing gold" 		
	

Floyd | (Gold Digger)
Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Gold Digger.
Floyd |
Floyd | Gold seems like such a yielding material....
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "enter lioness" 		
	

Floyd | You can't ride that.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | The mood of Gold Digger fades.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are carrying:
Floyd |   a Book of Songs of Getting Through the Day
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I think we actually have to answer it" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "ask lioness about riddle" 		
	

Floyd | There is no reply.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "typical cat" 	
			Mick says, "I'm wondering if it has anything to do with all these crooks and flails" 	
			Gerynar says, "we don't have them anymore, you burned them up" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "say me" 		
	

Floyd | (to the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | The clockwork cat looks up abruptly, whirring. It bares its polished
Floyd | fangs, and shakes its head slightly before beginning to pace again.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "say crook" 		
	

Floyd | (to the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | The clockwork cat looks up abruptly, whirring. It bares its polished
Floyd | fangs, and shakes its head slightly before beginning to pace again.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "say pharaoh" 		
	

Floyd | (to the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | The clockwork cat looks up abruptly, whirring. It bares its polished
Floyd | fangs, and shakes its head slightly before beginning to pace again.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "the original riddler was a sphynx, was it not?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "say sphynx" 		
	

Floyd | (to the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | The clockwork cat looks up abruptly, whirring. It bares its polished
Floyd | fangs, and shakes its head slightly before beginning to pace again.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "eat lioness" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | I don't suppose the Clockwork Lioness would care for that.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Luckily this one seems more merciful toward wrong answers than a sphynx" 	
			Gerynar says, "is wondering how a mechanical lioness could stop a ghost/spirit" 	
			Gerynar says, "there is that" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | The Dodecahedron
Floyd | This chamber's walls, ceiling, and floor are a dozen identical copper
Floyd | tiles, pentagonal, huge, that meet at insane angles yet somehow fit
Floyd | seamlessly together into an angular ball shape. High above you, black
Floyd | flames blaze inside something crystalline; their flickering
Floyd | reflections redouble at every wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | The lioness watches you impatiently.
Floyd |
Floyd | A marvelously detailed miniature landscape in carved ivory covers most
Floyd | of the floor, details shrouded by the black firelight.
Floyd |
Floyd | A serene arch leads west.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "push lioness" 		
	

Floyd | That would be less than courteous.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I have to think the answer is something we've come across" 	
			Gerynar says, "you know, now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure the egyptians didn't have such mechanical devices back then" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "say landscape" 		
	

Floyd | (to the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | The clockwork cat looks up abruptly, whirring. It bares its polished
Floyd | fangs, and shakes its head slightly before beginning to pace again.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "They might have in their afterlives , you don't know" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "say quicksilver" 		
	

Floyd | (to the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | The clockwork cat looks up abruptly, whirring. It bares its polished
Floyd | fangs, and shakes its head slightly before beginning to pace again.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "say flail" 		
	

Floyd | (to the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | The clockwork cat looks up abruptly, whirring. It bares its polished
Floyd | fangs, and shakes its head slightly before beginning to pace again.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "hit lioness with beta-tester zarf" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to hit the Clockwork Lioness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "ok, so I guess that violence is not the answer" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The clockwork lioness steps firmly into your path with a growl of
Floyd | grinding gears. In musical tones it repeats its question: What is
Floyd | supported by six legs in the morning, five legs at midday, and four
Floyd | legs in the evening?
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "how many coffins were we in at the beginning?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "say coffins" 		
	

Floyd | (to the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | The clockwork cat looks up abruptly, whirring. It bares its polished
Floyd | fangs, and shakes its head slightly before beginning to pace again.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I want to write a game with a bunch of seemingly cerebral puzzles that you actually solve by whacking every obstacle with a club." 	
			Gerynar says, "hee" 	
			Gerynar says, "sounds almost like a good speed-if theme" 	
			Mick says, "With any good riddle, when you figure out the answer, you *know* it's the right one before asking." 	
			Gerynar says, "I suck at riddles" 	
			Gerynar says, "if I were in the cave with Gollum instead of Bilbo, I'd've been eaten" 	
			McMartin says (to Mick), "That reminds me of the various RPG writeups of the Hulk, where every skill takes the specialty "SMASH!"." 	
			McMartin says, "TV & VCR Repair (SMASH), Savoir-Faire (SMASH), and Diplomacy (SMASH) beign the winners" 	
			Gerynar can almost hear zarf snickering at our delimma 	
			zarf says, "I didn't solve it when I hit this point" 	
			Gerynar asks, "so, we can't ask you for the answer in desparate hope of getting past?" 	
			zarf says, "I can make some excuses -- the event ordering wasn't right and so the riddle appeared early -- but it's a riddle; you get it or you don't." 	
			Mick says, "I'd rather have a hint if anything, I'm still pondering." 	
			zarf says, "I can give hints if needed" 	
			Mick says, "Well that would mean a fairly recent event probably clues it." 	
			zarf says, "no :)" 	
			Mick says, "gah" 	
			zarf says, "I mean, that conclusion is not warranted" 	
			Gerynar asks, "what do you say, Mick, ask for a hint (with a club if need be)?" 	
			Mick says, "I wouldn't mind a hint." 	
			zarf says, "my problem was that I hadn't done the flails, so I thought all that stuff was here to be a clue to the riddle" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sing lost" 		
	

Floyd | Voicelessly you voice Lost Memories.
Floyd |
Floyd | The song evokes a mood of long ago.
Floyd |
Floyd | ...This feline construct surely reminds you of nothing else in your
Floyd | experience.
Floyd |  But something in her words seems familiar.
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "What do you mean by 'done the flails'?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "say fire" 		
	

Floyd | (to the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | The clockwork cat looks up abruptly, whirring. It bares its polished
Floyd | fangs, and shakes its head slightly before beginning to pace again.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "see, my thought is" 	
			Gerynar asks, "yes?" 	
			Mick says, "we had all those sceptres, one we smashed in our childhood, and two we burned just now, but the numbers don't add up" 	
			Mick says, "So I guess what I'm saying is I think I'm on the wrong track" 	
			Gerynar says, "the only thing I remember with 6 legs is the scarab" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "say scarab beetle" 		
	

Floyd | (to the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | The clockwork cat looks up abruptly, whirring. It bares its polished
Floyd | fangs, and shakes its head slightly before beginning to pace again.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I think they are metaphorical legs" 	
			zarf says, "that guess was getting close" 	
			Mick says, "well yes" 	
			Mick says, "the bettle had 6 legs, the man on the 3-legged stool had 5, and the lioness has 4" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "say you" 		
	

Floyd | (to the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | The cat stops pacing for a moment and stares at you. You hear gears
Floyd | spinning faster inside the bronze breastplate for a moment. It tilts
Floyd | its head back and forth, examining you from several angles. Confused?
Floyd | But after a moment it resumes pacing.
Floyd |
Floyd | The feline device paces impatiently, waiting for your answer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "ok I thought I had that for a moment" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "say clockwork" 		
	

Floyd | (to the Clockwork Lioness)
Floyd | The cat looks up at you abruptly, then nods, satisfied, gears softly
Floyd | purring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The bronze cat steps aside, and you step through the arch.
Floyd |
Floyd | You feel your journey drawing to a close at last....
Floyd |
Floyd | Hall of Two Truths
Floyd | This grand hall is long and tall and white. Translucent marble columns
Floyd | march west, two by two, as far as you can see, seemingly lit from
Floyd | every side, and from within as well.
Floyd |
Floyd | Here your heart is to be weighed against the feather of truth and
Floyd | justice. (You knew it would come to this, sooner or later.)
Floyd |
Floyd | Far more glorious than the finest mask or statue, a living god stands
Floyd | before you: Anubis.
Floyd |
Floyd | Ammit, a legendary demon, menaces you from behind a large
Floyd | balance-scale.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar asks, "where'd clockwork come from?" 	
			Mick says, "The three things I mentioned were all clockworks" 	
			Gerynar says, "ah" 	
			Gerynar says, "nice" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x anubis" 		
	

Floyd | Not a jackal or a jackal-headed man, after all, but something new,
Floyd | combining and transcending the two forms. A god.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x ammit" 		
	

Floyd | A horrid mix of three vicious beasts, the bone devourer watches you
Floyd | impatiently. She is slavering.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x coumns" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x columns" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x scale" 		
	

Floyd | Two large balance pans balance each other: one for the feather, one
Floyd | for your heart.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x feather" 		
	

Floyd | The little white feather looks...very light.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x pans" 		
	

Floyd | Two large balance pans balance each other: one for the feather, one
Floyd | for your heart.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have mastered the inanimate playthings of the gods...but here
Floyd | among the living gods you are helpless. Before you can move, Anubis
Floyd | reaches into you, reaches through you...back into your tomb, your
Floyd | shrines, your coffins, your body!
Floyd |
Floyd | He grips your heart! You cannot move!
Floyd |
Floyd | Now he steps back, holding your heart, red and vital, in his hand. You
Floyd | see it miss a beat in fear.
Floyd |
Floyd | Now he is placing it on a balance pan, opposite a diminutive feather.
Floyd |
Floyd | The balance is tilting...rocking...settling...
Floyd |
Floyd | Your heart just balances the feather!
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** Now you can rest ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I believe that means we won" 	
			Gerynar says, "that was rude, stealling our heart" 	
			Mick says, "He's a god, he can do what he wants" 	
			Gerynar says, "yes, we weren't evil in life, so our heart balanced, and Ammit didn't eat us" 	
			Gerynar says, "no, he was an evil Gu'ald who ensleved ancinet humans to be his slaves" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		Gerynar says, "good job, Mick" 	
			Mick says, "Thank you, you too"	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
Roofed by Jim Munroe and
Alien Abduction? by Charles Gerlach
As played on ifMUD on June 5, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Roofed, written by Jim Munroe, and Alien Abduction?, written by Charles Gerlach. The first game of the day, Roofed, was originally released as part of the Casual Gameplay Design Competition 7, where it took fifth place. The second game of the day, Alien Abduction?, was originally released as part of the 1996 Interactive Fiction competition, where it took ninth place. You can learn more about these games, including how to download them, by visiting the the ifWiki sites for Roofed and Alien Abduction?, respectively.

If you'd like, you can skip straight to the Alien Abduction? transcript.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load roofed" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear it clear across the rooftop. Or more, you feel the cold metal
Floyd | sound in your chest, and it quickly drops down to settle in your
Floyd | belly.
Floyd |
Floyd | Roofed
Floyd | A Karrento Brothers Adventure by Jim Munroe
Floyd | Release 2 / Serial number 100223 / Inform 7 build 5Z71 (I6/v6.31 lib
Floyd | 6/12N)
Floyd | Type CREDITS for the full credits, HELP if you need it, and QUIT to
Floyd | exit the game.
Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, halfway up the chimney
Floyd | You're clinging to the side of the chimney. From here you can go down
Floyd | to the rooftop or attempt to climb further up the top of the chimney.
Floyd |
Floyd | And below you, looking up -- instead of standing by the access door to
Floyd | make sure it doesn't close, like you told him to about six times -- is
Floyd | your older brother Anton.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton notices your frozen posture halfway up the chimney. "What's the
Floyd | holdup?" he says. "Silk's not gonna collect itself, you know."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says (to Emacs), "'f' abbreviates to ..floyd, also" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Silk?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | You're wearing a striped sleeveless top, identical to your brother's
Floyd | except for the bush of chest hair he has coming out the top of his.
Floyd | Your chin has also refused to sprout anything that isn't embarrassing.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton yells some climbing tips from below, which you ignore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x chimney" 		
	

Floyd | The brick chimney looks to be the oldest part of the building. On the
Floyd | upper part of the chimney there's a faded graffiti tag -- a circle
Floyd | with a cross within it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down below you, Anton shades his eyes and watches you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to f), "x Anton" 		
	Mick arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		Gerynar says, "just type "f command" (without the quotes)" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x Anton" 		
	

Floyd | Your brother Anton is a broad shouldered, bearded fellow with long
Floyd | tangled brown hair and eyes with a tendency to wander. His features
Floyd | are relaxed and calm.  Like you, he's wearing the typical clothes of a
Floyd | silk collector, including the identical striped sleeveless top. He has
Floyd | the Claw and the containment unit.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down below you, Anton shades his eyes and watches you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Touchy arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		Mick asks, "Have I missed much?" 	
			Gerynar says, "nope...just started...we're halfway up a chimney, appearently we are here to collect some silk" 	
			EmacsUser says, "We're on a chimney looking for silk. All we've done is x stuff." 	
			Mick says, "great" 	
	Trumgottist arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		Gerynar asks, "so, shall we try climbing up?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | You try to climb further up, but you can't find any more suitable
Floyd | finger and toe holds.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton looks up, arms folded and nodding approvingly like he's your
Floyd | supervisor or something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "anton, climb the chimney" 		
	

Floyd | You're not really close enough to Anton to do that. Might want to call
Floyd | him over first, or follow him.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton yells some climbing tips from below, which you ignore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "call Anton" 		
	

Floyd | Anton sees where you are and points to the ground, indicating that
Floyd | he'll be staying right where he is, thanks.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton slaps a drumbeat on the chimney that you find distracting.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x tag" 		
	

Floyd | You stare at it and realize it's the symbol the Bad Seeds use in their
Floyd | revolutionary communiques.
Floyd |
Floyd | Apparently this rooftop is their territory. One more reason to get the
Floyd | hell out of here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down below you, Anton shades his eyes and watches you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x access door" 		
	

Floyd | The access door is across the rooftop. You can't tell for sure that
Floyd | it's closed from here, but that click sound does not make you hopeful.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton looks up, arms folded and nodding approvingly like he's your
Floyd | supervisor or something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x anton" 		
	

Floyd | Your brother Anton is a broad shouldered, bearded fellow with long
Floyd | tangled brown hair and eyes with a tendency to wander. His features
Floyd | are relaxed and calm.  Like you, he's wearing the typical clothes of a
Floyd | silk collector, including the identical striped sleeveless top. He has
Floyd | the Claw and the containment unit.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton slaps a drumbeat on the chimney that you find distracting.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're wearing a striped sleeveless top, identical to your brother's
Floyd | except for the bush of chest hair he has coming out the top of his.
Floyd | Your chin has also refused to sprout anything that isn't embarrassing.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton yells some climbing tips from below, which you ignore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Ah, so were stuck on the roof as [LINK] predicts." 	
			Gerynar says, "I think we ought to get the Claw from Anton" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "anton, give me claw" 		
	

Floyd | You're not really close enough to Anton to do that. Might want to call
Floyd | him over first, or follow him.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down below you, Anton shades his eyes and watches you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "climb down?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down, dropping the last couple of feet to...
Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, at the base of the chimney
Floyd | A brick chimney looms above you. You're at the southeast corner of the
Floyd | square rooftop -- the door you came out of is to the west, an
Floyd | overgrown garden patch is to the northwest. You can also go north,
Floyd | though there's nothing that interesting there.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your brother Anton is here, plucking at his red-and-white striped
Floyd | sleeveless top.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	olethros arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "anton, give me the claw" 		Mick asks, "Have we been here yet?" 	
			djfletch says, "I wonder if it is spider silk or silkworm silk" 	
	

Floyd | Anton gives the Claw to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton mumbles something about exploring and sets off towards the
Floyd | garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x claw" 		
	

Floyd | An ingeniously crafted brass pole with pincers on one end, for those
Floyd | hard-to-get caches of spider silk, or as Anton insists on calling it,
Floyd | spizz. Adds another three feet to your reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over a bit, Anton pretends to shovel some dirt in his attempt at
Floyd | anti-farmer satire.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "my question is answered" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x containment unit" 		
	

Floyd | A reinforced silk containment unit made by Harry's pal Rudi. It
Floyd | matches the Claw, which is a nice touch. It also has straps so you can
Floyd | wear it on your .
Floyd |
Floyd | Across the rooftop, Anton is kicking the foliage, making a mess.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick exclaims, "Wear it on your what?!" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "wear containment unit" 		
	

Floyd | Not from here, you can't.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton comes over, looking bored. "Remember, if you need any big
Floyd | brother advice on anything you can always ask Anton about silk or
Floyd | whatever."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "ask anton about silk" 		
	

Floyd | Anton nods. "Oh yeah, we should totally get some silk before we get
Floyd | out of here, otherwise we're gonna be awful hungry tonight." He points
Floyd | at the chimney. "And I bet you there's some in there. I can smell the
Floyd | sweet sweet spizz a mile off."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ask anton about access door" 		
	

Floyd | Anton rolls his eyes. "Don't worry, Toph, I used the bag to prop the
Floyd | door open." He doesn't look over at the obviously closed door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "slap anton" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "heh" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "anton, give me the containment unit" 		
	

Floyd | Anton gives the containment unit to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is leaning against the chimney, trying to look cool.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "wear it" 		
	

Floyd | You put on the containment unit.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is making a sad attempt to climb the chimney, but stops when he
Floyd | sees you watching.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "look down" 		
	

Floyd | (downward)
Floyd | There's nothing remarkable about the black surface of the rooftop. You
Floyd | just hope you don't end up having to sleep on it tonight.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is hiding behind the smokestack. Why, or from whom, you couldn't
Floyd | say.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Should we explore the other parts of the roof first?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Rooftop, at the base of the chimney
Floyd | A brick chimney looms above you. You're at the southeast corner of the
Floyd | square rooftop -- the door you came out of is to the west, an
Floyd | overgrown garden patch is to the northwest. You can also go north,
Floyd | though there's nothing that interesting there.
Floyd |
Floyd | Big brother Anton is here, his beefy arms crossed as he gazes at the
Floyd | city.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton mumbles something about exploring and sets off towards the
Floyd | northeast corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Gerynar says, "I think we should try to get the silk first, we started halfway up" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Ok." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | Near the base, the cracked brick provides enough finger and toe holds
Floyd | to climb to...
Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, halfway up the chimney
Floyd | Anton looks up, arms folded and nodding approvingly like he's your
Floyd | supervisor or something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take silk" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "what command to use the claw?" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "look up" 		
	

Floyd | (upward)
Floyd | A darkish sky, a few clouds here and there.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton looks up, arms folded and nodding approvingly like he's your
Floyd | supervisor or something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x chimney" 		
	

Floyd | The brick chimney looks to be the oldest part of the building. On the
Floyd | upper part of the chimney there's a faded graffiti tag -- a circle
Floyd | with a cross within it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton yells some climbing tips from below, which you ignore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | You try to climb further up, but you can't find any more suitable
Floyd | finger and toe holds.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down below you, Anton shades his eyes and watches you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "use claw" 		
	

Floyd | You will have to be more specific about what you want to use the Claw
Floyd | with.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton yells some climbing tips from below, which you ignore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "push tag" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton looks up, arms folded and nodding approvingly like he's your
Floyd | supervisor or something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "erase tag" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "use claw on chimney" 		
	

Floyd | Your attempt to take the chimney with the Claw makes you look as silly
Floyd | as Anton.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down below you, Anton shades his eyes and watches you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "Oh, this one. Pretty fun!" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Exploring the roof then?" 	
			Gerynar says, "sounds good to me" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down, dropping the last couple of feet to...
Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, at the base of the chimney
Floyd | You can see Anton here, hitching up his pants.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is hiding behind the smokestack. Why, or from whom, you couldn't
Floyd | say.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | The visible exits are north, northwest, west and up (to rooftop,
Floyd | halfway up the chimney).
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is leaning against the chimney, trying to look cool.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, garden patch
Floyd | Like a lot of buildings renovated in the 1990s, it's got a small
Floyd | garden patch. Fifty years later, it's still doing its best to hide the
Floyd | grey concrete and metal beneath. But it comes off as a bit of a green
Floyd | toupee in comparison to the entirely organic, silk-lined wooden
Floyd | skyscrapers they're building today in Mumbai and Shanghai.
Floyd |
Floyd | Judging by the rows of unruly plants, it's been a while since this
Floyd | garden was actively farmed. The access door is to the south, the
Floyd | chimney is to the southeast and there's an empty corner to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance, Anton is making a sad attempt to climb the
Floyd | chimney, but stops when he sees you watching.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x garden" 		
	

Floyd | You move some the dense foliage out of the way, revealing two rows of
Floyd | short, bulbous vegetables separated by a plank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over a bit, Anton is leaning against the chimney, trying to look cool.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x vegetables" 		
	

Floyd | There's a lot of the squat shiny cucumbers.
Floyd |
Floyd | Across the rooftop, Anton is hiding behind the smokestack. Why, or
Floyd | from whom, you couldn't say.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x plank" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take cucumbers" 		
	

Floyd | Half-submerged in the ground, the plank is about a dozen feet long.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance, Anton is making a sad attempt to climb the
Floyd | chimney, but stops when he sees you watching.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You take one of the vegetables. It's heavier than you would have
Floyd | expected, and sits comfortably in the palm of your hand like it was
Floyd | designed to do so.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over a bit, Anton is leaning against the chimney, trying to look cool.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take plank" 		
	

Floyd | You try, but the plank is stuck too solidly in the ground for your
Floyd | skinny arms to move.
Floyd |
Floyd | Across the rooftop, Anton is making a sad attempt to climb the
Floyd | chimney, but stops when he sees you watching.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "call anton" 		
	

Floyd | Anton hears you and trots over. "What? Did you find some silk?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "anton, take plank" 		
	

Floyd | Anton leans over and pulls at the edge of the plank. It moves a bit,
Floyd | but then he gives up with a shrug. It's irritating, because you know
Floyd | he's strong enough. When he's angry he's liable to break everything in
Floyd | sight -- you saw him uproot a tree once.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton looks at you like you're joking, but when you're not smiling he
Floyd | gets flustered.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | Anton leans over and pulls at the edge of the plank. It moves a bit,
Floyd | but then he gives up with a shrug. It's irritating, because you know
Floyd | he's strong enough. When he's angry he's liable to break everything in
Floyd | sight -- you saw him uproot a tree once.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton looks at you like you're joking, but when you're not smiling he
Floyd | gets flustered.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Oh, no change." 	
	olethros has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x cucumber" 		
	

Floyd | (the vegetable)
Floyd | It looks like a hand-sized football-shaped cucumber. The skin is a bit
Floyd | shiny, and as you tilt it in the light you see it's got a hologo of
Floyd | some sort -- a circle with a cross design --  you recognize it as
Floyd | being the same one from the chimney.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton's mouth is moving and his eyes are glassy. Suddenly he throws
Floyd | his arms into the air and runs in a victory circle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, northeast corner
Floyd | There's a great view of the city from here -- from this distance, if
Floyd | you squint, you can't really tell most of the buildings have been
Floyd | stripped and abandoned. You know that's why Anton's always trying to
Floyd | get you guys to collect up on the rooftops, even though they've mostly
Floyd | been picked clean years ago -- so he can stare at his precious Tower.
Floyd |
Floyd | At the northernmost edge of the building you can see the street below,
Floyd | which you recognize as the place where you entered the building. The
Floyd | garden patch is to the west, the chimney is to the south and the exit
Floyd | door is southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance, Anton thinks he sees a bug in the dirt, but it's
Floyd | just a pebble.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "eat cucumber" 		
	

Floyd | You're about to, but at the last minute something stops you from
Floyd | biting into the taut green skin. There's something... weird about it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Across the rooftop, Anton pretends to shovel some dirt in his attempt
Floyd | at anti-farmer satire.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x tower" 		
	

Floyd | The city looks prettier at twilight, when you can't see the busted
Floyd | windows and the fireblackened walls. The Tower, aside from the
Floyd | structural damage, is pretty well off, since the windows at the top
Floyd | are intact -- high enough to ward off the most determined looters. So
Floyd | far.
Floyd |
Floyd | For some reason, the arachnoids tended to nest in high areas, and
Floyd | there's nowhere higher than the Tower. Even twenty years after the
Floyd | giant mutant spiders died out silk collectors like your brother are
Floyd | still hell-bent on getting the legendary deposits they left on top of
Floyd | the pod.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "What does ``pod'' refer to?" 	
			djfletch says, "seems like it must mean the Tower" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x pod" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Sound's like a good guess." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "sw?" 	
			Alex says (to EmacsUser), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that SW is Star Wars." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, by the exit
Floyd | To the west you can see a nearby building, about the same height as
Floyd | the one you're on.
Floyd |
Floyd | The garden patch is north, the chimney is east and the empty corner is
Floyd | northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | The concrete stairwell exit is a rectangle protruding at least fifteen
Floyd | feet from the rooftop, its only feature a closed metal door.
Floyd |
Floyd | For (probably ill-advised) reasons of his own, Anton heads to the
Floyd | garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | It's a rectangular cube sticking up out of the tarmac like a big white
Floyd | robot tooth. It's featureless except for the outline of a door, and
Floyd | the door is handleless.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton comes by, patting his belly. He notices you looking at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Don't worry, Toph," he says. "I put the bag --"
Floyd |
Floyd | His face falls when he looks at the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I..." He stares at the handleless door. "Toph, you gotta believe me,
Floyd | I wedged the bag in there real good. I don't..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Well we are in the territory of this group called ``Bad Seeds.''" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "open door" 		
	

Floyd | There's no handle on this side.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton pounds the locked door and yells for help, even though the two
Floyd | of you had walked up the six flights of stairs without seeing another
Floyd | soul.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "x building" 		
	

Floyd | It's similar to the one you're on, except that the exit door is
Floyd | hanging off its hinges. Instead of a garden there's a faded billboard
Floyd | for a long forgotten movie. Given its alphanumeric website address
Floyd | it's a few decades old at least.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's probably a ten foot gap between the buildings.
Floyd |
Floyd | "I bet I could jump that," Anton says, doing some leg stretches.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You bet your life?" you say, pointing to the ground below.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton stops doing leg stretches.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton's slumped down on the ground. "OK. We need a plan." He looks at
Floyd | you hopefully.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "The building to the west sounds promising, especially since we have a plank available." 	
			djfletch says, "yup" 	
			Gerynar says, "good thinking" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "Anton take plank" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "Anton, take plank" 		
	

Floyd | Anton nods, but clearly he wasn't listening.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton's still nervous, his eyes wide and his nostrils occasionally
Floyd | flaring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "You need a comma after Anton." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "Anton, follow" 		
	

Floyd | (the access door)
Floyd | Anton seems less freaked out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Oh." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "Anton, follow me" 		
	

Floyd | Anton punches the door and then immediately regrets it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, garden patch
Floyd | There's a plank between the rows of plants.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a row of vegetables here.
Floyd |
Floyd | For (probably ill-advised) reasons of his own, Anton heads to the exit
Floyd | door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "Anton, take plank" 		
	

Floyd | You're not really close enough to Anton to do that. Might want to call
Floyd | him over first, or follow him.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over a bit, Anton is sitting on the ground. He's discovered that the
Floyd | tarmac is slightly soft and is pressing his hand into it to make a
Floyd | print.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Do you think it's important to get the silk first?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "call Anton" 		
	

Floyd | Anton hears you and trots over. "What? Did you think of a plan?"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "I don't know." 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "anton, get the plank" 		
	

Floyd | Anton leans over and pulls at the edge of the plank. It moves a bit,
Floyd | but then he gives up with a shrug. It's irritating, because you know
Floyd | he's strong enough. When he's angry he's liable to break everything in
Floyd | sight -- you saw him uproot a tree once.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton looks at you like you're joking, but when you're not smiling he
Floyd | gets flustered.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks (of Mick), "You want to give it a go?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "tell anton about plank" 		
	

Floyd | "You thinking what I'm thinking?" Anton says. "We can chop it up and
Floyd | sell it on the chopstick market!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "My thoughts exactly." 	
			Mick says, "Maybe we need to get him angry" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "dig" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "dig garden" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig the plants with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "dig plants with claw" 		
	

Floyd | That's a precision instrument -- you shudder to think what Harry would
Floyd | say if you got it all clogged up with dirt.
Floyd | Your attempt to dig the garden with the Claw makes Anton snicker.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is kicking the foliage, making a mess.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x foliage" 		
	

Floyd | It makes you think about that girl at the market who's always
Floyd | encouraging you to come down to help out on their farm. But no, Anton
Floyd | would never go for that.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton's mouth is moving and his eyes are glassy. Suddenly he throws
Floyd | his arms into the air and runs in a victory circle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "ask anton aout victory" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to ask Anton.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "So what do we know? We have a plank? a fruit, claw and container, possible silk (unreachable)" 	
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're wearing a striped sleeveless top, identical to your brother's
Floyd | except for the bush of chest hair he has coming out the top of his.
Floyd | Your chin has also refused to sprout anything that isn't embarrassing.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying a vegetable, the containment unit (being worn and
Floyd | empty) and the Claw.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton thinks he sees a bug in the dirt, but it's just a pebble.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "it does seem like it might be a hint about making Anton angry" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "hit Anton" 		
	

Floyd | Knocking some sense into your brother is tempting, but you know from
Floyd | experience that it's a waste of time.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton pretends to shovel some dirt in his attempt at anti-farmer
Floyd | satire.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "throw cucumber at anton" 		
	

Floyd | (the vegetable at Anton)
Floyd | Convincing yourself that an old fashioned food fight will let off some
Floyd | steam, you throw the veggie at Anton. It smashes into his chest, and
Floyd | -- disturbingly -- grey-green vines burst forth from the mess at a
Floyd | shocking speed to encircle your brother.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a moment where he's tied up as effectively as if with rope,
Floyd | and then his stunned expression starts to darken.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton's arms strain. "No... trap... from a stupid FARMER," bursting
Floyd | through the tendrils, "...can hold a Karrento!"
Floyd |
Floyd | The vines fall off of him into a pile at his feet and begin to rot.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton's still mad, kicking at the tarmac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Nice." 	
			djfletch says, "yikes" 	
			Mick asks, "Maybe create vines on the chimney?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "anton, get the plank" 		
	

Floyd | He funnels his rage into pulling the plank free of the dirt in a cloud
Floyd | of dust!
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton picks up the plank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton seems to have cooled down.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take cucumber" 		
	

Floyd | You grab another of the cucumbery vegetables.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton's mouth is moving and his eyes are glassy. Suddenly he throws
Floyd | his arms into the air and runs in a victory circle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "So will we ignore the silk or still try for it?" 	
			Mick says, "I say we try my vine idea" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Dang, I would have never thought of throwing the cucumber at Anton. Genius!" 	
			EmacsUser says (to Mick), "You drive." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, at the base of the chimney
Floyd | Off in the distance, Anton is kicking the foliage, making a mess.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "throw cucumber at chimney" 		
	

Floyd | Leaving your hand like a green oblong snowball, it smacks into the
Floyd | chimney and sends out its viney tendrils around and around the
Floyd | structure until the tough vines cover the surface.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton strolls by and lets out a low whistle. "Those farmers are
Floyd | getting trickier every year."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | Near the base, the cracked brick provides enough finger and toe holds
Floyd | to climb to...
Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, halfway up the chimney
Floyd | Anton looks up, arms folded and nodding approvingly like he's your
Floyd | supervisor or something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | The latticework of vines helps you scale the surface...
Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, top of the chimney
Floyd | You're on the lip of the chimney, the inside of which has been mostly
Floyd | bricked up.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see the whole rooftop from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Inside an alcove you spot a small amount of spider silk.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down below you, Anton shades his eyes and watches you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x silk" 		
	

Floyd | It's white, with just a tiny bit of a shimmer in certain lights. Weird
Floyd | to think it'll end up in some organic skyscraper in Asia somewhere,
Floyd | reinforcing a wooden beam or strut.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down below you, Anton shades his eyes and watches you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take it" 		
	

Floyd | Silk's reactive with organic substances, which is why it's so valuable
Floyd | for reinforcing building materials. If you're wondering how reactive,
Floyd | you only have to look at Harry's friend Two-Fingers Nancy.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Toph, you see any of the white stuff up there? We gotta get us some
Floyd | spizz..." Anton calls from below.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser exclaims, "Yay silk!" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take silk with claw" 		
	

Floyd | Carefully you pinch the silk with the Claw and gently wind the strands
Floyd | around. Harry gives you a slightly better price for it when it's in
Floyd | one piece and free of debris.
Floyd |
Floyd | You put it into the containment unit and engage the lock. Success!
Floyd |
Floyd | "Toph, you see any of the white stuff up there? We gotta get us some
Floyd | spizz..." Anton calls from below.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You take a moment to appreciate the view before you climb down, to
Floyd | appreciate the lack of Anton's inane chatter that fills every moment
Floyd | of every day.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something about the top of the access door cube across the rooftop
Floyd | catches your eye. It seems to have a bulge.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down below you, Anton shades his eyes and watches you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "What's this bulge?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x bulge" 		
	

Floyd | You have to squint to see it across the rooftop -- it's easy to miss,
Floyd | being white-on-white, but you realize that the top of the access door
Floyd | cube has a lump of spider silk.
Floyd |
Floyd | You've never seen a deposit that big. It's like, good-ol-days big.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down below you, Anton shades his eyes and watches you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, halfway up the chimney
Floyd | Anton looks up, arms folded and nodding approvingly like he's your
Floyd | supervisor or something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "More vine slinging?" 	
			Mick says, "Might as well try" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | The visible exits are up (to rooftop, top of the chimney) and down (to
Floyd | rooftop, at the base of the chimney).
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton looks up, arms folded and nodding approvingly like he's your
Floyd | supervisor or something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You climb down, dropping the last couple of feet to...
Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, at the base of the chimney
Floyd | Anton is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is hiding behind the smokestack. Why, or from whom, you couldn't
Floyd | say.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, garden patch
Floyd | You can see a rotting mess and a row of vegetables here.
Floyd |
Floyd | For (probably ill-advised) reasons of his own, Anton heads to the exit
Floyd | door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take cucumber" 		
	

Floyd | As you grab another veggie Anton gives you a poke in the bum and you
Floyd | drop it into the patch.
Floyd |
Floyd | It explodes, and the vegetable it hit explodes, and so on around the
Floyd | patch until all the vegetables are gone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton shakes his head and wanders off. "Smooth as silk, Toph. Smooth.
Floyd | As. Silk."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "So much for that idea." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "tell anton about bulge" 		
	

Floyd | You're not really close enough to Anton to do that. Might want to call
Floyd | him over first, or follow him.
Floyd |
Floyd | Over a bit, Anton is examining the exit door minutely.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "call anton. Tell anton about bulge" 		
	

Floyd | Anton hears you and trots over. "What? Did you think of a plan?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton squeezes you on the shoulder. "Nice grab!" You go on to tell him
Floyd | about the much larger cache you've spotted. His eyes grow bigger and
Floyd | bigger until you think they might pop out of his head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You're wearing a striped sleeveless top, identical to your brother's
Floyd | except for the bush of chest hair he has coming out the top of his.
Floyd | Your chin has also refused to sprout anything that isn't embarrassing.
Floyd |
Floyd | You are carrying the Claw and the containment unit (being worn),
Floyd | inside which is a small amount of spider silk.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton points off to another point of the rooftop. "Gonna see what I
Floyd | can see," he says as he walks away. "Just give a call when you need
Floyd | me."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "Is Anton holding the plank?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x Anton" 		
	

Floyd | Your brother Anton is a broad shouldered, bearded fellow with long
Floyd | tangled brown hair and eyes with a tendency to wander. His features
Floyd | are relaxed and calm.  Like you, he's wearing the typical clothes of a
Floyd | silk collector, including the identical striped sleeveless top. He has
Floyd | a plank.
Floyd |
Floyd | Across the rooftop, Anton appears to be negotiating with the door, but
Floyd | it doesn't seem to be going well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x plank" 		
	

Floyd | It's about a dozen feet long.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance, Anton appears to be negotiating with the door,
Floyd | but it doesn't seem to be going well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Not sure. But maybe we can climb this unaided." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, by the exit
Floyd | Anton is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The concrete stairwell exit is a rectangle protruding at least fifteen
Floyd | feet from the rooftop, its only feature a closed metal door.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is examining the exit door minutely.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | It's too high to jump to, and the cube's surface has no climbable
Floyd | nooks and crannies.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton punches the door and then immediately regrets it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "nope" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ask anton for plank" 		
	

Floyd | Anton gives the plank to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is sitting on the ground. He's discovered that the tarmac is
Floyd | slightly soft and is pressing his hand into it to make a print.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "lean plank on cube" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "climb plank" 		
	

Floyd | You like climbing for climbing's sake, but even so you don't see the
Floyd | point of that.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton farts, pretends you did it, and then heads off, shooting back
Floyd | disgusted looks from the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "put plank on cube" 		
	

Floyd | You do your best, leaning the plank against the wall of the fifteen
Floyd | foot cube. Then Anton wanders by and notices what you're up to. "You
Floyd | could just climb me, Toph, I'm way more useful than that stupid
Floyd | farmer's plank."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I don't think that would work anyway, the plank is only 12 feet long." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "climb anton" 		
	

Floyd | To free your hands for climbing a bit, you drop the plank.
Floyd | With ease that you've had since childhood, you scramble up your
Floyd | brother's body and end up standing on his shoulders. The body memory
Floyd | makes you recall, with a twinge, how proud your parents were of this
Floyd | ability when you were a toddler.
Floyd |
Floyd | The top of the exit cube is now only a few inches from your
Floyd | fingertips.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take silk with claw" 		
	

Floyd | You'd rather leave it in the containment unit, unless you have some
Floyd | specific idea of what you'd like to do with it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take bulge with claw" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get on cube" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton shifts and looks up with a pained look, and since you're not
Floyd | doing anything you decide to climb down off his shoulders.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "climb anton" 		
	

Floyd | You climb Anton, amazed at his pungent smell given that you'd bathed
Floyd | just yesterday. One of his many mysteries.
Floyd |
Floyd | The top of the exit cube is now only a few inches from your
Floyd | fingertips.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | You bend your knees and with a jump you get your fingers hooked around
Floyd | the ridge of the roof. Anton goes sprawling, but a few seconds later
Floyd | you've pulled yourself up to...
Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, on top of the exit cube
Floyd | The top of the access door structure is a bit weathered but solid,
Floyd | holding you easily. You can go down from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You half-think the silk is a trick of the light, but no. Here it is. A
Floyd | big sticky lump of spider silk.
Floyd |
Floyd | Down below you, Anton shades his eyes and watches you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take silk with claw" 		
	

Floyd | (the large amount of spider silk with the Claw)
Floyd | You use the Claw to stuff the container full of silk. You've never
Floyd | filled the container before. You can't wait to see the look on Harry's
Floyd | face -- you'll be able to eat for weeks on this. You close the
Floyd | container.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton looks up, arms folded and nodding approvingly like he's your
Floyd | supervisor or something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Now to make our getaway?" 	
			Mick says, "This seems TOO easy" 	
			Mick says, "Yes, let's" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, by the exit
Floyd | Anton is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The concrete stairwell exit is a rectangle protruding at least fifteen
Floyd | feet from the rooftop, its only feature a closed metal door.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a plank here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton appears to be negotiating with the door, but it doesn't seem to
Floyd | be going well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take plank" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is examining the exit door minutely.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Was it here or the corner north of us that the building could be seen from?" 	
			Mick says, "I thought it was here" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x building" 		
	

Floyd | It's similar to the one you're on, except that the exit door is
Floyd | hanging off its hinges. Instead of a garden there's a faded billboard
Floyd | for a long forgotten movie. Given its alphanumeric website address
Floyd | it's a few decades old at least.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's probably a ten foot gap between the buildings.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton wanders off to the northeast corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "put plank on gap" 		
	

Floyd | The plank now provides a very narrow escape route to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Off in the distance, Anton is staring at the sky, a goofy grin on his
Floyd | face.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "I say we make Anton go first." 	
			Mick says, "good call" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "anton, go west" 		
	

Floyd | Anton arrives at Rooftop, garden patch from the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Channelling your tightrope-walking ancestors, you place one foot in
Floyd | front of the other, trying not to think about--
Floyd |
Floyd | CRACK
Floyd |
Floyd | --you've never backstepped this fast but it might not be fast enough
Floyd | but then Anton grabs you in a big bear hug and pulls you to safety.
Floyd |
Floyd | Rooftop, by the exit (in Anton's bear hug)
Floyd | To the west you can see a nearby building, about the same height as
Floyd | the one you're on.
Floyd |
Floyd | The garden patch is north, the chimney is east and the empty corner is
Floyd | northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the nearby building is a plank.
Floyd |
Floyd | The concrete stairwell exit is a rectangle protruding at least fifteen
Floyd | feet from the rooftop, its only feature a closed metal door.
Floyd |
Floyd | "TOPH!" At first you think you're shaking, but then you realize it's
Floyd | Anton.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Huh?" 	
			Mick asks, "How is the plank over there?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x plank" 		
	

Floyd | It's about a dozen feet long with a crack in the middle.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton's eyes are darting around fearfully, he's muttering "Careful,
Floyd | careful careful..."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "I guess Anton wasn't supposed to go first." 	
			Mick says, "He didn't go first" 	
			Mick says, "When I gave the command, he wasn't in the area." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Ah, I didn't read carefully." 	
			Mick says, "I'm trying to figure out how the plank breaks, but then ends up on the other side." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Undo and try again, or keep this situation?" 	
			Mick says, "I think this situation is fine." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x billboard" 		
	

Floyd | What hasn't been bleached by the sun has been soaked through by the
Floyd | rain. But you can just make out the URL: www.ghostswithshitjobs.com.
Floyd |
Floyd | You give your brother a squeeze and a pat on the back and the
Floyd | catatonic look leaves his face. He looks at you happily and then
Floyd | shakes you, pushes you away.
Floyd |
Floyd | The plank is still in one piece, barely. You lean over to pull it in
Floyd | but seeing the pavement below gives you a sick fantasy of having your
Floyd | brains spread over them. You take a few stumbling steps back from the
Floyd | edge and sit on the tarmac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Maybe I'm just dense, but I'm really not understanding the physics of this plank." 	
			Gerynar says, "are there any vine-cucumbers left, maybe throw one of them on the plank to have it tied together" 	
			Mick says, "Anton destroyed them all." 	
			Gerynar says, "that's right" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Claw?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "pull plank with claw" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to pull the plank.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "get plank with claw" 		
	

Floyd | It's too lightweight a tool for that.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton sees what you're trying to do and pulls in the plank himself.
Floyd |
Floyd | "That was a close one, Toph. Geez. The closest."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "hah" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "anton, w" 		
	

Floyd | Anton nods. "I could make that jump easy, Toph. But then where would
Floyd | that leave you?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton looks at you like you're joking, but when you're not smiling he
Floyd | gets flustered.
Floyd |
Floyd | The plank sticks up where it's cracked and Anton stomps it flat.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You shoulda tied off. Collectors die every day from being stupid."
Floyd |
Floyd | "Tied off?" you say, "With the rope in the bag YOU LOST?!" The
Floyd | familiar rage you feel at your brother burns away the last of nausea
Floyd | in your belly.
Floyd |
Floyd | "No," he says with a sullen kick at the tarmac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "maybe Anton can throw us across" 	
			Mick exclaims, "We need to bind it using the silk!" 	
			EmacsUser! 	
			EmacsUser. o O (!) 	
			djfletch says, "yeah, I bet that's it" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "open containment unit" 		
	

Floyd | Don't fiddle about with the SCU. It's for spider silk-related things
Floyd | only.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton's still nervous, his eyes wide and his nostrils occasionally
Floyd | flaring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put silk on plate" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the large amount of spider silk or the small amount
Floyd | of spider silk?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put small amount of silk on plank" 		
	

Floyd | You lay it over the length of the wood, making sure to cover the
Floyd | crack. It hisses and smokes dramatically, the wood blackening wherever
Floyd | the white fibre makes contact.
Floyd |
Floyd | Blinking the smoke from your eyes, you panic that it's the wrong kind
Floyd | of wood -- but the hissing has stopped.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton looks at the board and at you with a baffled look on his face.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton seems less freaked out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x Anton" 		
	

Floyd | Your brother Anton is a broad shouldered, bearded fellow with long
Floyd | tangled brown hair and eyes with a tendency to wander. His features
Floyd | are relaxed and calm.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton punches the door and then immediately regrets it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Gerynar says (to Floyd), "x plank" 		
	

Floyd | It's about a dozen feet long with a crack in the middle and shiny
Floyd | black veins where the silk has reacted with it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton wanders off to the exit door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | There's a ten foot gap. You could always climb pretty much anything,
Floyd | but long jump was never your strong suit.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is sitting on the ground. He's discovered that the tarmac is
Floyd | slightly soft and is pressing his hand into it to make a print.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "put plank on gap" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the plank before you can put it on top of
Floyd | something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton appears to be negotiating with the door, but it doesn't seem to
Floyd | be going well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take plank" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is sitting on the ground. He's discovered that the tarmac is
Floyd | slightly soft and is pressing his hand into it to make a print.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put plank on gap" 		
	

Floyd | The plank now provides a very narrow escape route to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is examining the exit door minutely.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You look back at your brother. "OK, Anton. I'll go across first to
Floyd | make sure it's safe. Then you."
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton looks anxious. "I don't think so, Toph. I mean, you almost got
Floyd | turned into sidewalk jam the last time. Can't you just go down and
Floyd | open the the door from the inside?"
Floyd |
Floyd | It's a bad idea to leave your brother alone. The last time you left
Floyd | Anton by himself he got his pinky finger stuck in a pipe so bad he
Floyd | ended up sleeping with it for a week. But it's obvious he's not going
Floyd | to go across in this nervous state. You need to get his mind off the
Floyd | danger.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton punches the door and then immediately regrets it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "g" 		Mick asks, "So we have to calm him down?" 	
	

Floyd | You've gotta show Anton something that'll take his mind off the very
Floyd | real chance of death first.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton farts, pretends you did it, and then heads off, shooting back
Floyd | disgusted looks from the northeast corner.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "show silk to anton" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the large amount of spider silk or the small amount
Floyd | of spider silk?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "large amount" 		
	

Floyd | Anton flips open the container and his eyes bug out of his head when
Floyd | he sees how much silk there is. "Wha--"
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton is blazing with excitement, all anxieties forgotten.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Before you step out onto the plank, you look back at your brother.
Floyd | "Now we gotta be extremely careful with--"
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton makes a contemptuous sound. "Careful!?! If we were careful we
Floyd | never would have gotten trapped on a roof and made the score of the
Floyd | century," Anton raves, his face beaming. "Let's go! I can't wait to
Floyd | see Harry's face!"
Floyd |
Floyd | He pushes you to the side and strides out onto the plank.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Good move." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Half way across, right on the crack, he turns around and looks at you
Floyd | with his big, puppy-dog eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | He raises his arms in the air. "Take that, Pachenkos! You can't trap
Floyd | the Karrento Brothers!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Not wanting to draw attention to the incredible danger he's in, you
Floyd | just raise your arms and try to smile.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Anton throws his head back and guffaws, then walks safely to the other
Floyd | end of the plank.
Floyd |
Floyd | "C'mon Toph, let's go blow Harry's mind!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You cross the plank -- still totally stable, the spizz really works --
Floyd | and join your brother.
Floyd |
Floyd | Arm in arm, you head down the stairs, chanting "KAR-REN-TO!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Heading to Harry's to cash in your silk, you pass the alley between
Floyd | the buildings where you could have fallen to your death. You look
Floyd | away, not willing to face what could have happened, and instead
Floyd | clamber up on your brother's shoulders. You grab his thick mane of
Floyd | hair as he starts to gallop like a horse, just like when you were
Floyd | kids.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have won ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "wow" 	
			Gerynar says, "yay" 	
			djfletch says, "hurrah" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well done." 	
			Mick says, "I didn't expect it to end there" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Me neither." 	
			Touchy says, "now I neither played nor watched the song contest" 	
			Touchy says, "tsk" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Touchy), "heh" 	
			djfletch says, "I was sure we were going to get attacked by giant spiders sometime." 	
			Mick says, "I liked it" 	
			djfletch says, "The game said they were extinct but I didn't believe it." 	
			Jacqueline says (to djf), "heh" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, wow. That was quick." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Anything else you guys want to try, or shall I wrap up the transcript?" 	
			Mick says, "I'm game for something else." 	
			EmacsUser wouldn't mind another. 	
			Gerynar says, "I'll watch, but I'm gonna work on my "wrist speed-if" version of my WIP, it should be (hopefully) done by this evening" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, hrm. I like to invite authors of newer games. But if you have something older you want to play..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "(ie I hate to play something new quite unexpectedly in case the author would have liked to have had the opportunity to come watch.)" 	
			Mick asks, "Hmm, well what's something old and shortish?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "racks his brain for titles that ClubFloyd hasn't played yet." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Well, we could have a look at the suggestions list (what hasn't been updated in forever, but still)" 	
			Jacqueline says, "The other option would be to play something by an author who's here right now, because we could give that person the instant heads up." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Has the club ever played All Roads?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "No, not yet. That's kind of longish, though, isn't it?" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "q" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "It's not too long, It's kinda on rails." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		Jacqueline asks, "That's by ... Jon?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "We can choose something else too. It's just one that came to mind." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Is that right? Jon Ingold?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Yes." 	
			Mick says, "Yes" 	
			Jacqueline says, "Or am I misr- oh, okay." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I kinda doubt Jon would show up even if we invited him." 	
			Cheddarius says, "I'm up for another game" 	
			Jacqueline says, "So yeah, I'd be okay with that." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I've played that one as well, way back, but sure, why not play that? (I'm reading the new edition of SPAG right now, anyway...)" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load allroads" 		Mick says, "I've played it, but I don't mind watching" 	
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | [pausing to show unread error message]

		
	Jacqueline pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |                Display Help Menu           :     M
Floyd |                Start Game -                :   [SPACE]
Floyd |                           - from Saved     :     R
Floyd |                Exit Game                   :     Q

		
	Jacqueline pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "hm" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Conciousness is slowly returning...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | Something inside is telling you to wake up. Part of your mind says
Floyd | "Sunrise approaches."
Floyd |
Floyd | Underneath your dream you feel a deep shiver... It is a chime, the
Floyd | bell of a clock-tower. Another follows, and another. You count them,
Floyd | fully awake suddenly, counting them down. Six. Five. Four. Three.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your eyes close, and your stomach tightens in anticipation. The sheets
Floyd | around you feel very safe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Two. One.
Floyd |
Floyd | The first ray of sunlight lances through the slats in the
Floyd | window-blind. It strikes your eyes, and you feel yourself go.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |

		Jacqueline says, "Oh, okay." 	
	Jacqueline pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd | [Press any key]
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |                     [Please press SPACE to begin.]

		Mick says, "I think there is a lot of space-pressing in this." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Man, I'll let you guys press space once you're done reading." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Just to check, is there anyone who hasn't played?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Me" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Wait, you mean this game? I haven't played Allroads before" 	
			Touchy says, "DavidW and I started alien abduction last week or so" 	
			EmacsUser says (to Cheddarius), "You'd better be the driver then." 	
			Touchy says, "That seemed like fun..." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Is it possible to load ClubFloyd from MUSHclient? If so, how?" 	
			EmacsUser waits for a consensus on All Roads/Alien Abduction, as he is notoriously indecisive. 	
			Cheddarius says, "Never mind, got it" 	
			Touchy says, "Or replay something CF has played before, like escapades or whatever..." 	
			Jacqueline says, "Wait, sorry, I had to step away." 	
			Jacqueline says, "I had to sign for a package." 	
			Jacqueline asks, "We've decided not to play All Roads?" 	
			Jacqueline says (to Cheddarius), "And yes, I'm mudding from a MUSHclient." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Maybe. It's up for debate again." 	
			Mick says, "People seem pretty indifferent about All Roads." 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	Jacqueline pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Standing on tip-toes.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Scaffold in the City Square
Floyd | Your head is pulled back, held by the rope pressing on your throat.
Floyd | Your toes pivot on a rickety stool, which shakes as your legs shake.
Floyd | The crowd filling the square are chattering like monkeys, but they are
Floyd | just flits of colour in the corners of your eyes. You cannot look
Floyd | round - instead you gaze straight across the Square, to the great dial
Floyd | of the Clock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd | Are you sure you want to quit?

		
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "y" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		Cheddarius says, "I don't know what Allroads is, but I'm fine with it, being that I haven't played it" 	
	EmacsUser softly chants: @switch(@rand("3"),"0","All Roads","1",Alien Abduction","Other"). 		
	A booming voice does not reply. EmacsUser looks a little embarassed. 		
	EmacsUser softly chants: @switch(@rand("3"),"0","All Roads","1","Alien Abduction","Other"). 		
	A booming voice replies: Alien Abduction. 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "list al" 		
	Floyd says (to EmacsUser), "aisle curses ditch down f209 fourin1 frozen gna ground gumshoe i-0 kirby kissing kitchen kooku library limp lostny14 memory mulldoon muse night ofd parade pcu pesach photopia promoted pspy5 reverb savannah saveprinceton20 slackerx sludge speed5 spypants sutwin the_one tow11 tube under underoos veritas22 vindaloo wedding" 		Jacqueline asks, "So, um, you want to load which one?" 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Alien Abduction?" 	
			EmacsUser decides to be decisive and say ``Sure.'' 	
			Jacqueline asks, "Others? Same opinion?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Alien Abduction sounds nice" 	
			djfletch says, "ok by me" 	
			Cheddarius says, "But I haven't played either, so I don't know" 	
			Mick says, "Sounds good" 	
	Jacqueline says (to Floyd), "load alienabduct" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd | tadsr - A text-only TADS 2.5.10 Interpreter.
Floyd | Copyright (c) 1993, 2006 by Michael J. Roberts.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Useful information about the game is contained in the "hint" menu.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Coming over the crest of the thickly wooded hill, you see the
Floyd | decrepit shack that has always been your home.  Your long walks
Floyd | through the Appalachian hills usually help clear your mind.  You had
Floyd | hoped that the throbbing, insistent pain behind your eyes would go
Floyd | away with this one.  You still don't want to admit it, but this pain
Floyd | is exactly how it felt the last two times.  You better get your
Floyd | camera.  After all, this is why you bought it.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, standing
Floyd | ankle deep in autumn leaves.  The path you are walking on leads to the
Floyd | south.  Your trusty thinking stump is right beside the path here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy says (to Jacq), "There is an abductv2." 	
			Touchy says, "Not sure if that's necessary though." 	
	Trumgottist goes home. 		Cheddarius says, "I think we should examine that stump." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x stump" 		
	

Floyd | You have many fond memories of sitting on this stump in the dappled
Floyd | shade and contemplating life.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "sit on stump" 		
	

Floyd | You sit, but all of your thoughts focus on the pain in your head and
Floyd | how much worse that pain will get if you don't get out to the clearing
Floyd | soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take valium" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "valium".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "count leaves" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "count".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Like ``count keys?''" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are empty-handed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "think about camera" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "think".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Oh, poo - I didn't notice the v2." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "get camera" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any camera here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You're not going anywhere until you get off of the stump.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "stand" 		
	

Floyd | You push to your feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Back Door
Floyd |    The peeling paint reveals the low quality lumber used to build this
Floyd | house.  You've noticed that the house groans and protests more every
Floyd | winter.  In many ways, you're amazed it has survived this long.  The
Floyd | screen door leans against the house, having pulled free of the rotting
Floyd | door frame several months ago.  There is a huge patch of weeds to the
Floyd | northwest that used to be a garden.  The back door is to the north,
Floyd | and the path back over the hill leads south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline asks, "Are you guys cool with this v?" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "We've not gone far; can we load v2?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pull weeds" 		
	

Floyd | It's too far away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks (of Jacq), ""poo" Seriously?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "quit" 		
	

Floyd | In a total of 7 turns, you have achieved a score of 0 points out of a
Floyd | possible 200.
Floyd |
Floyd | Do you really want to quit?  (YES or NO) >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "YES" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Watch the skies!

		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "What" 		
	Floyd says (to Cheddarius), "Floyd doesn't know that trick." 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "load abductv2" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd | tadsr - A text-only TADS 2.5.10 Interpreter.
Floyd | Copyright (c) 1993, 2006 by Michael J. Roberts.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Useful information about the game is contained in the "hint" menu.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    Coming over the crest of the thickly wooded hill, you see the
Floyd | decrepit shack that has always been your home.  Your long walks
Floyd | through the Appalachian hills usually help clear your mind.  You had
Floyd | hoped that the throbbing, insistent pain behind your eyes would go
Floyd | away with this one.  You still don't want to admit it, but this pain
Floyd | is exactly how it felt the last two times.  You better get your
Floyd | camera.  After all, this is why you bought it.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, standing
Floyd | ankle deep in autumn leaves.  The path you are walking on leads to the
Floyd | south.  Your trusty thinking stump is right beside the path here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "What" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Oh." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Back Door
Floyd |    The peeling paint reveals the low quality lumber used to build this
Floyd | house.  You've noticed that the house groans and protests more every
Floyd | winter.  In many ways, you're amazed it has survived this long.  The
Floyd | screen door leans against the house, having pulled free of the rotting
Floyd | door frame several months ago.  There is a huge patch of weeds to the
Floyd | northwest that used to be a garden.  The back door is to the north,
Floyd | and the path back over the hill leads south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | You dread going past what's left of your garden in order to get to
Floyd | your well.  The weeds stand tall in the cool fall air, mocking you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The pain in your head gets much worse, whether from getting a closer
Floyd | look at you garden or from the impending 'visit', you aren't sure.  It
Floyd | goes away when you return to the back door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "Pull weeds" 		
	

Floyd | It's too far away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Jacqueline says, "Belated, you guys feel free to load up whatever version you want." 	
			Jacqueline says, "And yes, I said 'poo'" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Pffft, fine, we'll get the camera then" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x weeds" 		
	

Floyd | You and Maybel planted the garden together in the spring, before your
Floyd | headaches started.  After the headaches and the visits started, you
Floyd | picked what you could and let the rest go to seed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "mock weeds" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "mock".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | Your house is to the north, and the path is to the south.  There's no
Floyd | sense in plundering through the woods until it's absolutely necessary.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Anyone else playing?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | As you grab the doorknob, the pain in your head gets worse.  You rub
Floyd | the bridge of your nose, hoping that will help.  It doesn't.  You
Floyd | don't have much time now, so you press into the house.
Floyd |
Floyd | "Is your headache gone?"  Maybel turns from the sink to look at you.
Floyd | Soapy water drips from the ends of her fingers as she looks at you
Floyd | carefully, taking in your shaking hands, the wild look in your eyes.
Floyd | Her fingers clench.  "When you asked me to move in with you, we made
Floyd | some ground rules.  I don't talk about your dad, and you don't act
Floyd | like him.  No you-ef-ohs and no skits-o-frenia, right?  I've been
Floyd | holdin' up my end.  Where the hell is yours?" She swears and turns
Floyd | back to the sink.
Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    Your tiny kitchen barely has room for you and Maybel, let alone
Floyd | your small appliances.  The living room is to the north, and the back
Floyd | door is south.
Floyd |    Maybel is washing dishes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    This is really the only room in your house that seems somewhat
Floyd | homey.  The plywood floor is mostly covered by a large throw rug.  The
Floyd | wood-burning stove casts a cheery glow on the sagging couch and the
Floyd | coffee table overflowing with books.  The front door leads north, your
Floyd | bedroom is to the west, and the kitchen is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd |    This is the only bedroom in the house.  Once you shared it with
Floyd | your parents.  Then you had it to yourself when your mom moved out and
Floyd | your dad went to the asylum.  Now you share it with Maybel.  Clothes
Floyd | and the old mattress that you use as a bed mostly cover the dirty
Floyd | plywood floor.  There is one meticulously clean spot near the bed,
Floyd | reserved for the camera and the pictures. The living room is back
Floyd | east.
Floyd |    You see a Polaroid camera, a photo, and a set of grainy pictures
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Yeah, I'm playing, but slow at the reading." 	
			djfletch says, "yeah just catching up" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Oh, okay then. I'll wait, sorry" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "camera GET!!!!!" 		
	

Floyd | There's no verb in that sentence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "Fecal matter!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "get camera" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x photo" 		
	

Floyd | This is the one photo that you managed to take the last time this
Floyd | happened.  You couldn't take pictures when "it" was overhead because
Floyd | of all of the wild, incomprehensible thoughts they sent screaming
Floyd | through your brain.  They let go of your mind only when you were
Floyd | almost unconscious.  The ship started moving off over the tree-tops.
Floyd | You managed to get the polaroid up to snap a picture of the receding
Floyd | light through the branches of the trees.  It's not enough to convince
Floyd | anyone else, but it might be enough for you.  Something to help you
Floyd | believe that you're not as crazy as your father-- if your father
Floyd | really is crazy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x pictures" 		
	

Floyd | Every time you look at these pictures you think of your father giving
Floyd | the film to you.  He was home just to pick up some clothes before the
Floyd | sheriff drove him out to the asylum.  He pulled the undeveloped roll
Floyd | out from under the mattress and pressed it into your hand, saying,
Floyd | "Believe.  You're my son.  They'll come for you too."  That was ten
Floyd | years ago.  The developed pictures are blurred and grainy, but
Floyd | unmistakably the same thing that has already visited you twice.
Floyd | Judging from the pain in your head, a third visit is on the way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I'm a bit too distracted to participate at the moment, so I'm going to bail. Have fun everyone." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "How about we give the camera to Maybel?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "She can photograph the aliens without being mind-blasted" 	
			djfletch says, "makes sense" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    Maybel is washing dishes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Anyone mind if I put verbose on?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "nope" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, now in VERBOSE mode.
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    Your tiny kitchen barely has room for you and Maybel, let alone
Floyd | your small appliances.  The living room is to the north, and the back
Floyd | door is south.
Floyd |    Maybel is washing dishes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "give camera to maybel" 		
	

Floyd | "Oh, go take yer pictures in the woods," Mabel spits the words at you,
Floyd | "Maybe you can sell 'em to the Nah-shun-el En-choir-er!"  She snorts.
Floyd | "Wouldn't that be funny.  You makin' money off this.  Ha!"
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Drat." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Assuming you haven't lost your grip on reality, you are Isaiah Knott,
Floyd | a twenty-seven year old man from the Appalachian mountains.  You are
Floyd | wearing your comfortable jeans, a thick flannel shirt, and hiking
Floyd | boots.
Floyd |
Floyd | You have a hellishly bad headache that's threatening to get worse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x camera" 		
	

Floyd | This is your treasured camera, the thing that will (hopefully) prove
Floyd | your sanity-- at least to yourself.  You had to save up for a month
Floyd | before you could buy it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Mind if we go look at those books?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Or... maybe put a timer on the camera?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Go ahead" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    This is really the only room in your house that seems somewhat
Floyd | homey.  The plywood floor is mostly covered by a large throw rug.  The
Floyd | wood-burning stove casts a cheery glow on the sagging couch and the
Floyd | coffee table overflowing with books.  The front door leads north, your
Floyd | bedroom is to the west, and the kitchen is to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x books" 		
	

Floyd | Looking at the books reminds you of meeting Maybel at the library.
Floyd | When you first started dating her you were both reading every trashy
Floyd | thriller and spy novel you could get your hands on, often over the
Floyd | other's shoulder.  Recently, though, you've started getting more and
Floyd | more books about UFO's and mental health.  Your reading material has
Floyd | slowly diverged until now you have two completely separate piles of
Floyd | books, encamped on opposite ends of the coffee table.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "read books" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up one of the mental health books and open it.  The letters
Floyd | are blurred, and trying to push your eyes into focus aggravates the
Floyd | pain behind your nose.  The best thing for your mental health right
Floyd | now is to get you camera and get out to the clearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take books" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up one of the mental health books and open it.  The letters
Floyd | are blurred, and trying to push your eyes into focus aggravates the
Floyd | pain behind your nose.  The best thing for your mental health right
Floyd | now is to get you camera and get out to the clearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Out to the clearing then?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "Yup" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "yup".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Yup" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    Your tiny kitchen barely has room for you and Maybel, let alone
Floyd | your small appliances.  The living room is to the north, and the back
Floyd | door is south.
Floyd |    Maybel is washing dishes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Back Door
Floyd |    The peeling paint reveals the low quality lumber used to build this
Floyd | house.  You've noticed that the house groans and protests more every
Floyd | winter.  In many ways, you're amazed it has survived this long.  The
Floyd | screen door leans against the house, having pulled free of the rotting
Floyd | door frame several months ago.  There is a huge patch of weeds to the
Floyd | northwest that used to be a garden.  The back door is to the north,
Floyd | and the path back over the hill leads south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, standing
Floyd | ankle deep in autumn leaves.  The path you are walking on leads to the
Floyd | south.  Your trusty thinking stump is right beside the path here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Path
Floyd |    This is the path that most of your walks follow.  In general, your
Floyd | walks are more pleasant than this one is turning out to be.  The path
Floyd | curves off to the southwest, but you know that if you don't head for
Floyd | the clearing to the southeast, the pain will start making you throw
Floyd | up.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Southeast" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |    You plunge off of the beaten path through the underbrush.  The pain
Floyd | in your head pushes you through a blur of brambles and branches.  Your
Floyd | body presses on even after your will has given up, as if it were
Floyd | possible to outrun this spike of pain.  Droplets of water spattering
Floyd | your face bring you around long enough to realize that you've just
Floyd | splashed through a wide, shallow stream.  There isn't one within miles
Floyd | of your house.
Floyd |
Floyd |    It's only when your legs give out completely and you end up
Floyd | sprawled on a grassy clearing that you realize the pain has stopped:
Floyd | you've arrived.  The "ship" is already here, hovering about 30 feet up
Floyd | and quietly humming.  Amazingly, they aren't clouding your thoughts
Floyd | like they did the last two times. You roll onto your back, bring the
Floyd | polaroid up, and start photographing the ship between labored breaths.
Floyd | The mechanical whine of your Polaroid drowns out the gentle hum of the
Floyd | ship.  Picture after picture comes spewing out of the camera's mouth.
Floyd |
Floyd |    The fatigue from running catches up with you, forcing your head
Floyd | back into the thick grass.  Once your head is relaxed, there isn't
Floyd | much keeping your eyelids open.  You find yourself relaxing into
Floyd | darkness.  As your conciousness recedes, you start to feel things
Floyd | crawling into your hair, crawling in and you need to lift your head,
Floyd | lift your head up right now and push out of the darkness, get away
Floyd | from the things crawling in your hair, lift your head and
Floyd |
Floyd | wake up.
Floyd |
Floyd |    You blink your eyes, and see that you're in a hospital ward.  Even
Floyd | after getting up, it takes you several moments to realize that this
Floyd | can't possibly be a hospital.  There's no bed, no instruments-- no
Floyd | doors, for that matter.  There is only blinding whiteness and
Floyd | sterility all around you.
Floyd |
Floyd | White Room
Floyd |    The room is of uniform whiteness, and far too bright.  The air
Floyd | tastes odd; perhaps it is the lack of any detectable odors that makes
Floyd | it strange.
Floyd |
Floyd | A deep breath brings in a faint hint of nervous sweat-- your own.  At
Floyd | least you can smell something.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "do eet" 	
	Mick disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again. 		EmacsUser exclaims, ""Aah! Text!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "smell me" 		
	

Floyd | There is just the faintest hint of nervous sweat about you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "exits" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "exits".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are empty-handed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Dangit they took our photos" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Or we dropped them, or they weren't teleported with us." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "stand" 		
	

Floyd | You're already standing!
Floyd |
Floyd | A section of one wall turns to a thick white mist.  An alien steps
Floyd | through the mist, which becomes seamless wall again.  The alien raises
Floyd | its slender hand, palm toward you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, ""Shall we make the ``live long and prosper'' sign?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "That's what the government wants you to think, Emacs" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Re: photos, I mean" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Yes." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "raise hand" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "raise".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "I say we punch the alien menace" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "hit alien" 		
	

Floyd | You strike at the alien, but your blows are stopped by an invisible
Floyd | force.  The alien shakes its head and steps through the wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | White Room
Floyd |    The room is of uniform whiteness, and far too bright.  The air
Floyd | tastes odd; perhaps it is the lack of any detectable odors that makes
Floyd | it strange.
Floyd |
Floyd |    An alien is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "wave" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "wave".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "scream in rage" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "scream".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "say live long and prosper" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "live".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "alien, hello" 		
	

Floyd | The alien stands and blinks its large eyes for a few seconds.  Finally
Floyd | you see its mouth curl into a tiny smile and its head bobs politely.
Floyd |
Floyd | The alien gestures to its right, and a yellow square slides out of the
Floyd | wall and hovers by its hand.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x square" 		
	

Floyd | If ever there were a perfectly two dimensional object, this would be
Floyd | it.  It looks like someone has found a way to apply yellow paint
Floyd | directly onto a square swatch of thin air.
Floyd |
Floyd | The alien is repeatedly opening and closing its tiny mouth and
Floyd | patiently gesturing with its delicate arms.  First it points to the
Floyd | yellow square, then it points to its own mouth, and repeats.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "eat square?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "eat square" 		
	

Floyd | The yellow square doesn't appear appetizing.
Floyd |
Floyd | The alien is repeatedly opening and closing its tiny mouth and
Floyd | patiently gesturing with its delicate arms.  First it points to the
Floyd | yellow square, then it points to its own mouth, and repeats.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "feed alien with square" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "feed".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "say "Hello" to square" 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "alien, square" 		
	

Floyd | There's no verb in that sentence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "lick square" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "lick".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "kiss square" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "say square" 		
	

Floyd | You should say what you want to say in double quotes, for example, SAY
Floyd | "HELLO".
Floyd |
Floyd | The alien moves toward you and gently pushes your jaw up and down
Floyd | before retreating again and pointing at the square.  It seems the
Floyd | alien wants you to say something.  Something about the square,
Floyd | probably.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "talk to square" 		
	

Floyd | I suppose you can talk to it, but it can't hear you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The alien is repeatedly opening and closing its tiny mouth and
Floyd | patiently gesturing with its delicate arms.  First it points to the
Floyd | yellow square, then it points to its own mouth, and repeats.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "say "yellow"" 		
	

Floyd | As soon as the word 'yellow' leaves your mouth, you can feel the flesh
Floyd | on your scalp tingle and crawl in lazy waves down to the nape of your
Floyd | neck.  The alien gently turns the yellow square around an invisible
Floyd | vertical axis.  The other side is red.
Floyd |
Floyd | The alien is repeatedly opening and closing its tiny mouth and
Floyd | patiently gesturing with its delicate arms.  First it points to the
Floyd | red square, then it points to its own mouth, and repeats.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "say "SQUARE"" 		
	

Floyd | The alien cocks its head as though listening.  It shakes its head.
Floyd | Apparently, you didn't say what it wanted to hear.
Floyd |
Floyd | The alien is repeatedly opening and closing its tiny mouth and
Floyd | patiently gesturing with its delicate arms.  First it points to the
Floyd | red square, then it points to its own mouth, and repeats.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "say "red"" 		
	

Floyd | The same tingling sensation washes over your head.  The alien turns
Floyd | the square again, but now the other side is blue.  Odd.
Floyd |
Floyd | The alien is repeatedly opening and closing its tiny mouth and
Floyd | patiently gesturing with its delicate arms.  First it points to the
Floyd | blue square, then it points to its own mouth, and repeats.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "Eureka!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "say "blue"" 		
	

Floyd | It feels like an army of millipedes is wending through your hair.  The
Floyd | colored square slips silently back into the wall, and a gray sphere
Floyd | slides out in its place.
Floyd |
Floyd | The alien is repeatedly opening and closing its tiny mouth and
Floyd | patiently gesturing with its delicate arms.  First it points to the
Floyd | gray sphere, then it points to its own mouth, and repeats.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch asks, "man, can't they work this stuff out from our radio transmissions?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "say "sphere"" 		
	

Floyd | You can't decide whether the tingling on your scalp is relaxing or
Floyd | annoying.  It certainly makes you think that there's something on your
Floyd | head besides your hair.  The alien pushes down on the sphere, which
Floyd | sprouts points and becomes a pyramid.
Floyd |
Floyd | The alien is repeatedly opening and closing its tiny mouth and
Floyd | patiently gesturing with its delicate arms.  First it points to the
Floyd | gray pyramid, then it points to its own mouth, and repeats.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "say "pyramid"" 		
	

Floyd | The prickles spread out on your head.  The alien pushes on the
Floyd | pyramid, causing its top point to flattens and spread, turning it into
Floyd | a cube.
Floyd |
Floyd | The alien is repeatedly opening and closing its tiny mouth and
Floyd | patiently gesturing with its delicate arms.  First it points to the
Floyd | gray cube, then it points to its own mouth, and repeats.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "say "your mother"" 		
	

Floyd | The alien cocks its head as though listening.  It shakes its head.
Floyd | Apparently, you didn't say what it wanted to hear.
Floyd |
Floyd | The alien is repeatedly opening and closing its tiny mouth and
Floyd | patiently gesturing with its delicate arms.  First it points to the
Floyd | gray cube, then it points to its own mouth, and repeats.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "say "cube"" 		
	

Floyd | As the final mass of tingles complete their journey across your scalp,
Floyd | the alien politely bows toward you.  The gray shape vanishes the same
Floyd | way that it came.
Floyd |
Floyd | Three colored shapes rise up out of the floor and hover in front of
Floyd | you.  A large green button blossoms at your feet.  The alien holds up
Floyd | its hand, as if to say 'Patience'.  It presses the green button, and
Floyd | looks at the three multi-colored spots that briefly spin around its
Floyd | head.  Then the alien gets lost in a bizarre sequence of pushing and
Floyd | turning the shapes, making them change shape and color.  Every now and
Floyd | then it presses the green button again and looks thoughtfully at the
Floyd | spots that momentarily appear.
Floyd |
Floyd | It turns one last shape with a decisive flair, and pushes the green
Floyd | button.  The three spots that appear are all green, and a part of the
Floyd | wall dissolves into mist.  The alien makes a final bow towards you and
Floyd | walks through the misty doorway, which solidifies behind it.
Floyd |
Floyd | The three shapes buck and spin, resetting themselves.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sapes" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "sapes".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x shapes" 		
	

Floyd | Which shapes do you mean, the red cube on the left, the yellow sphere
Floyd | in the middle, or the blue pyramid on the right?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x cube" 		
	

Floyd | A soft red light effuses from the floating cube.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | White Room
Floyd |    The room is of uniform whiteness, and far too bright.  The air
Floyd | tastes odd; perhaps it is the lack of any detectable odors that makes
Floyd | it strange.
Floyd |
Floyd | There are three floating shapes and a large green button in the floor.
Floyd |    You see a red cube on the left, a yellow sphere in the middle, and
Floyd | a blue pyramid on the right here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x button" 		
	

Floyd | It is a sturdy green button set in the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd | A green spot, a yellow spot and a black spot twirl into existence.
Floyd | They dance about your head for a moment, and then spin out of sight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "feel square" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any square here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "f poke cube" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "feel cube" 		
	

Floyd | You tug on the cube, trying to pull it out of its appointed spot.  It
Floyd | refuses to budge, although it seems like you could turn it or push it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "poke cube" 		
	

Floyd | Poking the red cube on the left doesn't seem to have any effect.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "push cube" 		
	

Floyd | As you push down on the cube, its sides bulge and its corners vanish.
Floyd | When you let up it settles back into place as a sphere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "turn sphere" 		Cheddarius says, "Trippy." 	
	

Floyd | Which sphere do you mean, the red sphere on the left, or the yellow
Floyd | sphere in the middle?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "red" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the floating sphere and turn it.  It seems to click into
Floyd | place, changing the color from red to yellow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Hey, I think I've got it?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Okay, we can change shape and color." 	
			Cheddarius says, "We have to turn it so it's the colors needed" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Do we match the key from the botton?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "green, yellow, black" 	
			Cheddarius says, "I think so" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | White Room
Floyd |    The room is of uniform whiteness, and far too bright.  The air
Floyd | tastes odd; perhaps it is the lack of any detectable odors that makes
Floyd | it strange.
Floyd |
Floyd | There are three floating shapes and a large green button in the floor.
Floyd |    You see a yellow sphere on the left, a yellow sphere in the middle,
Floyd | and a blue pyramid on the right here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Might be spheres, because they were spots" 	
			djfletch asks, "do the spots stay the same?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "turn yellow on left" 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "turn left" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the floating sphere and turn it.  It seems to click into
Floyd | place, changing the color from yellow to blue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "turn left" 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "turn left" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the floating sphere and turn it.  It seems to click into
Floyd | place, changing the color from blue to red.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You grab the floating sphere and turn it.  It seems to click into
Floyd | place, changing the color from red to yellow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "We need a driver" 	
			EmacsUser says, "You drive." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Okay" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "turn left" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the floating sphere and turn it.  It seems to click into
Floyd | place, changing the color from yellow to blue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "turn left" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the floating sphere and turn it.  It seems to click into
Floyd | place, changing the color from blue to red.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Uh..." 	
			EmacsUser says, "My thought also." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Now what?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Look around some more." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Maybe blend?" 	
			djfletch says, "try pressing the button - I think the spots may change" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Green = yellow + blue" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "press button" 		
	

Floyd | A green spot, a red spot, and a black spot twirl into existence.  They
Floyd | dance about your head for a moment, and then spin out of sight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | A green spot, a red spot, and a black spot twirl into existence.  They
Floyd | dance about your head for a moment, and then spin out of sight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "the alien made all the spots green" 	
			Touchy says, "bah" 	
			Touchy says, "took david and me a million years to figure out we could turn them" 	
			Cheddarius says, "So this is what I'm thinking" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Green-yellow-black: Green is yellow plus blue, and yellow is just yellow, right?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "So, the things would be blue, yellow, something or other" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Depends if it's addative or subtractive..." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yeah" 	
			Cheddarius says, "But I don't know how to get black" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Maybe it's cumulative?" 	
			djfletch asks, "maybe green just means correct?" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Genius!" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "It's a game of Mastermind, maybe?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x shape" 		
	

Floyd | Which shape do you mean, the red sphere on the left, the yellow sphere
Floyd | in the middle, or the blue pyramid on the right?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "k, I'm taking notes now." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Green = correct, red = correct shape/color but not other, black = wrongity wrong, you fail" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "turn blue" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the floating pyramid and turn it.  It seems to click into
Floyd | place, changing the color from blue to red.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | A green spot and two yellow spots twirl into existence.  They dance
Floyd | about your head for a moment, and then spin out of sight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Oho! Yellow = right color, red = right shape" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "turn mid" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "mid".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "turn middle" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the floating sphere and turn it.  It seems to click into
Floyd | place, changing the color from yellow to blue.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | A yellow spot, a red spot, and a black spot twirl into existence.
Floyd | They dance about your head for a moment, and then spin out of sight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "turn middle" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the floating sphere and turn it.  It seems to click into
Floyd | place, changing the color from blue to red.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "turn middle" 		
	

Floyd | You grab the floating sphere and turn it.  It seems to click into
Floyd | place, changing the color from red to yellow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Okay, the middle one is correct, I think. Now to change the shapes of the other ones" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Everyone fine with this?" 	
			djfletch says, "push the button to check it" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | A green spot and two yellow spots twirl into existence.  They dance
Floyd | about your head for a moment, and then spin out of sight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Yep, middle seems to be right; that's the only time we get a green spot" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "push left" 		
	

Floyd | As you push down on the sphere, four points start growing out of its
Floyd | smooth surface.  When you let up it settles back into place as a
Floyd | pyramid.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | Two green spots and a red spot twirl into existence.  They dance about
Floyd | your head for a moment, and then spin out of sight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "Excellent!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "push right" 		
	

Floyd | As you push down on the pyramid, its edges begin to flow and multiply.
Floyd | When you let up it settles back into place as a cube.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | Three green spots twirl into existence.  They dance about your head
Floyd | for a moment, and then spin out of sight.  The tingles are
Floyd | particularly intense and cover your entire skull before fading.  A
Floyd | part of the wall dissolves into mist, forming a doorway out.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "say "O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!"" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, "O frabjous day!  Callooh!  Callay!".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | You step through the door, which promptly disappears.  It takes you a
Floyd | few seconds to adjust to the scene around you.  Eventually, the
Floyd | message gets through to your brain that something is terribly,
Floyd | terribly wrong.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.
Floyd | There's something subtly wrong with the whole situation, but you can't
Floyd | quite put your finger on it-- something about the trees.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "hurrah" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x trees" 		
	

Floyd | You stare at the trees for a long time before you realize what's
Floyd | wrong.  Even though the surface of the trees looks rough, their edges
Floyd | are perfectly smooth.  It's as though someone took a smooth cylinder
Floyd | and pasted a picture of rough bark on top of it.
Floyd |
Floyd | As you get caught up in this discovery, you almost fail to notice the
Floyd | initials carved into one of the prominent trees near the path.  A tree
Floyd | that you don't remember at all.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x initials" 		
	

Floyd | This tree stands precisely on the spot where your thinking stump
Floyd | should be.  As you look at the tree, and the initials carved in it,
Floyd | you can almost feel a glimmer of recognition in the back of your mind,
Floyd | but you're still too befuddled by the loss of your stump.  Worse yet,
Floyd | there's no good place to sit and think about this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "lean on tree" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "lean".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "We have lost our thinking stump!" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "read initials" 		
	

Floyd | The initials are the classic lovers pair, wrapped in a heart:
Floyd |
Floyd |            P. K.
Floyd |              +
Floyd |            E. M.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Peter Knott and Esther Minnow.  Mom and Dad.  The ten year old memory
Floyd | pushes its way to the front of your mind:  Mom tearfully packing her
Floyd | few things, Dad alternately yelling at her and pleading with her.  It
Floyd | wasn't until Aunt Betty picked her up and they drove out of sight that
Floyd | it really hit Dad.  He took an axe out the back door and attacked the
Floyd | tree that had witnessed his proposal to her.  It was a thick tree.
Floyd | Curses and saliva kept flying out of his mouth in an almost constant
Floyd | stream as he kept chopping.  You couldn't bear to watch him and took a
Floyd | long walk through the woods, but it didn't help.  The relentless
Floyd | chopping echoed off of the hilltop like rifle fire.  It was a couple
Floyd | hours later that you heard the tree fall.
Floyd |
Floyd | After he went to the asylum, you sawed off all of the splinters and
Floyd | turned the stump into a seat.  Now, amazingly, it's a tree once
Floyd | again-- initials and all.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "WE'RE DOOMED" 	
			djfletch says, "damn you, aliens" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Okay, so... the aliens sent us into a poor reconstruction of the past?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I think so." 	
			Ellison asks, "what is this- Janitor?" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Why did mom leave? A UFO-crazed dad?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yeah" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Alien Abduction" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Or did the UFOs come later" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "I think she left him because of the UFOs" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "remember dad" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "remember".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "weep tearfully" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "weep".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You stand still and carefully listen to the woods.  No birds are
Floyd | singing, no leaves are rustling.  The trees are still and silent.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Well, might as well look around, eh?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Go for it." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | Garden
Floyd |    The garden that you let go to weed is flourishing here.  Tulips add
Floyd | color to the first greens of the vegetables pushing up through the
Floyd | ground.  The well is here, surrounded by flowers.  The front of the
Floyd | house is to the northeast and the back is to the southeast.
Floyd |    You see a broken hoe here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pick flowers" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x hoe" 		
	

Floyd | It is painfully obvious that the hoe is broken beyond repair.  The
Floyd | break in the middle of the handle is completely smooth; it looks sawed
Floyd | through, not broken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take flowers" 		
	

Floyd | You can't have the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "tke hoe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "tke".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take hoe" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "You're not the boss of me!" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "I'll take the garden if I feel like it, darnit!" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "You're not my real dad!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The screen door doesn't even squeak.  Amazing.
Floyd |
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Your eyes try to take stock of the familiar-yet-not living room, but
Floyd | they are instead immediately drawn to the figure on the couch, who
Floyd | rises and walks toward you, hand extended.  "Isaiah!  You're here!
Floyd | Let me have a look at you!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Your brain reels.  It's your father, looking exactly like he did
Floyd | before he went insane ten years ago.
Floyd |
Floyd | "You've really grown up, huh?  Having to take care of your mom these
Floyd | past couple months?  Well, now that they've got you too, maybe this
Floyd | testing will go faster.  They'll take us home soon.  Have a seat."  He
Floyd | resumes his place on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "So, not quite the past?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "talk to dad" 		
	

Floyd | You try to make a little polite conversation, but with a ten-year gulf
Floyd | and who knows what else between you, awkward silences dominate your
Floyd | conversation.  Soon you give up.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Indeed" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "What is that clicking?" 	
			EmacsUser notes ominous clicks. 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about this" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "this".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about place" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You listen carefully for the noise, and eventually determine that it's
Floyd | coming from your dad.  You watch him attentively, and see that the
Floyd | noise happens when he blinks.  It's kind of like the clicking of a
Floyd | camera shutter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad where we are" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "where".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Fake dad?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yes, perhaps" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "blink" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "blink".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x dad" 		
	

Floyd | Your father's face is a memory come true.  He is almost precisely the
Floyd | man taken to the asylum ten years ago-- except his eyes have lost
Floyd | their spark.  He looks complacent and lifeless.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x eyes" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "eyes".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x dad's eyes" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "dad's".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x hoe" 		
	

Floyd | It is painfully obvious that the hoe is broken beyond repair.  The
Floyd | break in the middle of the handle is completely smooth; it looks sawed
Floyd | through, not broken.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Shall we explore the rest of the house?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Sure" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | With all the other changes, it really shouldn't bother you that the
Floyd | front door works and leads down nice concrete steps to the yard and
Floyd | driveway.  It gives you the willies anyway.
Floyd |
Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x Pontiac" 		
	

Floyd | The old, familiar Pontiac sits in the driveway.  It looks to be in
Floyd | pretty good shape, considering you sold it to the scrap yard four
Floyd | years ago.  The keys are in the ignition.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "I'd try to stab the robot in the eyes with the hoe, but if it turns out to be our real dad that would be a massive mistake" 	
			EmacsUser says, "We have undo." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Heh." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "kill dad with hoe" 		
	

Floyd | You grapple with your father, who pushes who back with incredible
Floyd | strength.  "What the hell was that for?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Hmmmmmm" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Yep. Fake." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Try to car?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Run him over with the car? Drive away?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Sure" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter car" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter car" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to get out of the big, blue Pontiac first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |    You begin to follow the gravel road towards town simply because
Floyd | that seems like the best place to go.  It doesn't take long for you to
Floyd | realize that you don't have a choice.  The view of the road in front
Floyd | of you is unobstructed, but about fifty feet off the road on either
Floyd | side is a thick, opaque fog.  You turn off on one of the side streets,
Floyd | thinking, "It's only fog."  When the car pushes into the fog, you
Floyd | literally cannot see anything beyond the car itself.  You nudge the
Floyd | car forward at about five miles per hour, and eventually see a trace
Floyd | of road in front of you.  With your eyes fixed on the line down the
Floyd | middle of the road, you slowly accelerate until the fog starts to
Floyd | lift.  Looking up, you see that you're back on the road heading into
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd |    Resignedly, you follow the road into town.  If you were expecting
Floyd | to be comforted by the sight of other people, you remain unconsoled.
Floyd | No one else is driving on the streets, no one is out walking.  The few
Floyd | houses brave enough to stick out of the fog are all dark and silent.
Floyd | The marked path of road comes to a stop right in front of Pop's
Floyd | market.  You park in the prime two-hour spot right in front of the
Floyd | store.  There doesn't seem to be a lot of competition for it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's, in the big, blue Pontiac
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter storee" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "storee".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter store" 		
	

Floyd | You can't reach that from the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter store" 		
	

Floyd | The Pop's isn't important.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter library" 		
	

Floyd | It's too far away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You head towards the library, not quite sure what you're looking for,
Floyd | but hopeful that you'll find something useful.  You stride up the
Floyd | steps, pull the door open, and come up against a wall of fog, just
Floyd | beyond the doorway.  Holding your arms out in front of you, you press
Floyd | into the fog, but you still end up coming back out of the library.
Floyd | You retreat to Pop's stoop.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Well then." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Inside Pop's
Floyd |    The comforting familiarity of Pop's storefront vanishes when you
Floyd | enter.  All of the aisles are barren and empty.  The candy display
Floyd | visible from outside is conspicuously absent.  The only reason you
Floyd | have to think that this is actually Pop's store is a young-looking Pop
Floyd | standing behind the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Pop looks at you and grins.  "Howdy, Isaiah!  Looks like you got on
Floyd | board okay."  He takes in your slack-jawed expression for a moment.
Floyd | "I 'spose you're wonderin' how old Pop got himself on board this ship
Floyd | when you probably saw him just a couple of days ago in town, lookin' a
Floyd | lot older.  The answer is that I ain't Pop, just a robot that looks
Floyd | and acts a lot like him.
Floyd |    "I'm tellin' you this up front so you won't think I'm trying to
Floyd | hide stuff from you.  We tried not telling your dad right away, but
Floyd | when he figured it out, boy was he sore!  He still won't come into
Floyd | town.
Floyd |    "Anyhow, I'm here to help you out.  I'll tell you everything I
Floyd | know, but I warn you now that I don't know everything.  If anything
Floyd | breaks, bring it to me and I'll try to fix it.  'Kay?"
Floyd |    Pop is standing behind the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "give hoe to po" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "po".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "give hoe to pop" 		
	

Floyd | Pop takes the pieces of the broken hoe and looks them over.  "Broke
Floyd | again, eh?  That's only the fourth time this month.  I think our hosts
Floyd | are finally startin' to realize that they just can't make good tools
Floyd | with their fields.  Lucky for you, they picked up an actual hoe when
Floyd | they got you.  Only costs a crystal duck."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "Gosh, only a crystal duck? What a deal!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about world" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "world".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about dad" 		
	

Floyd | "To tell you the truth, our hosts are gettin' a bit worried about him.
Floyd | When he first looked like he was down in the dumps, they figured it
Floyd | was just the stress of the asylum and what-not.  They figured out how
Floyd | to make him forget all about that, but he still doesn't seem up to his
Floyd | old self, you know?  That's one of the big reasons they started
Floyd | talkin' to you.  Maybe you can snap him out of it."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about ufo" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "ufo".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully watch Pop to make sure.  Yep, he clicks when he blinks.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about aliens" 		
	

Floyd | "A little curious about your 'hosts', eh?  Well, it seems to me
Floyd | they're a pretty friendly bunch, but that they can't figure out how we
Floyd | think.  I think all this abduction nonsense is designed to get us
Floyd | where they can figure us out. They've got more of a hive mind, if you
Floyd | know what I mean."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "So they're benign, then." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are empty-handed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "Dude stole our hoe!" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take hoe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any hoe here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		EmacsUser says, "Yep." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Where to now?" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Or more questions?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Hmmmm" 	
			djfletch says, "to the crystal duckpond to catch a crystal duck" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Where can we get a duck?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ask about robot" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "robot".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ask pop about duck" 		
	

Floyd | "Haven't seen the duck yet?  Well, it's at the fork in the path behind
Floyd | your house.  Of course you'll have to figure out how to get it on your
Floyd | own."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "Excellent!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Drive back?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter Pontiac" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | It's a relief to be driving out of town.  There usually aren't a lot
Floyd | of people at your house, so at least you can pretend that things are
Floyd | normal when you don't see any.
Floyd |
Floyd | Eventually you pull in the driveway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The path leads north and south here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Sorry." 	
			Cheddarius says, "At the fork, he said" 	
			Cheddarius says, "No problem" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Hmmm" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "So, southeast, or southwest?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Let's try sw." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x contraption" 		
	

Floyd | The large metal contraption is fairly straightforward in design.  It
Floyd | has a platform that comes up to your chest, supporting a hollow,
Floyd | transparent cylinder.  It also has an axe, connected to a large,
Floyd | tightly wound spring arm, ready to sweep horizontally across the top
Floyd | of the cylinder.  Presumably, the purpose of the axe is to discourage
Floyd | the theft of the beautiful crystalline duck, resting serenely in the
Floyd | cylinder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Seems a bit low-tech for aliens." 	
			Cheddarius says, "We'll probably have to undo this" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "steal duck" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "steal".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take duck" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the cylinder, wondering how good of an idea this is.
Floyd | You lift the duck, and you simultaneously hear a mechanical chuff and
Floyd | feel your forearm explode in pain.  You grab at the axe with your
Floyd | other hand, and pull it back far enough to let your arm escape with
Floyd | the duck.  The bruise is already becoming visible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "redo" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "redo".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take duck" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the cylinder, wondering how good of an idea this is.
Floyd | You lift the duck, and you simultaneously hear a mechanical chuff and
Floyd | feel your forearm explode in pain.  You grab at the axe with your
Floyd | other hand, and pull it back far enough to let your arm escape with
Floyd | the duck.  The bruise is already becoming visible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Oh, I guess we don't" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "don't...?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Don't have to undo" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Because we have the duck and we're not dead" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x arm" 		
	

Floyd | Which arm do you mean, the spring arm, or the bruise on your arm?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x bruise" 		
	

Floyd | Every time you look at it, the bruise on your arm seems to have spread
Floyd | a little more.  The yellowish edge grows more pronounced, and the
Floyd | blacks, blues and purples have deepened.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Er... are we going to die?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I think we could have been more clever." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "So, undo?" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "How about undo, save, and then continue to see if we die?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sure" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "sure".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Sure." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks (of Jacqueline), "If we'd like to save, what filename may we use?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "usually use the save button I think" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser exclaims (at djfletch), "Thanks!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take duck" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the cylinder, wondering how good of an idea this is.
Floyd | You lift the duck, and you simultaneously hear a mechanical chuff and
Floyd | feel your forearm explode in pain.  You grab at the axe with your
Floyd | other hand, and pull it back far enough to let your arm escape with
Floyd | the duck.  The bruise is already becoming visible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x bruise" 		
	

Floyd | Every time you look at it, the bruise on your arm seems to have spread
Floyd | a little more.  The yellowish edge grows more pronounced, and the
Floyd | blacks, blues and purples have deepened.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x bruise" 		
	

Floyd | Every time you look at it, the bruise on your arm seems to have spread
Floyd | a little more.  The yellowish edge grows more pronounced, and the
Floyd | blacks, blues and purples have deepened.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x duck" 		
	

Floyd | The duck is made from clear crystal that looks exactly like a rush of
Floyd | spring water, frozen in time.  Its curves are unblemished, and its
Floyd | form is serene and beautiful.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "We seem to be fine" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Should we try a more clever way?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Let's keep going with this." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yeah, probably. I don't really see why there would be a clever way to do it when the normal way is perfectly fine" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "back to town?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yeah" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | You start heading back up the path toward your house.  As the trail
Floyd | curves around a large tree, you are startled to find an alien standing
Floyd | in the middle of the path, shaking its head.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a sharp prick in your neck, and you slap at the pain and spin
Floyd | around to see what it was.  You are dismayed to find that the world
Floyd | continues spinning past you even though you are sure your body has
Floyd | stopped.  You slump to the ground...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | and awaken in the woods near the contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "What" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are empty-handed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "They want us to be clever." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x contraption" 		
	

Floyd | The large metal contraption is fairly straightforward in design.  It
Floyd | has a platform that comes up to your chest, supporting a hollow,
Floyd | transparent cylinder.  It also has an axe, connected to a large,
Floyd | tightly wound spring arm, ready to sweep horizontally across the top
Floyd | of the cylinder.  Presumably, the purpose of the axe is to discourage
Floyd | the theft of the beautiful crystalline duck, resting serenely in the
Floyd | cylinder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x bruise" 		
	

Floyd | Every time you look at it, the bruise on your arm seems to have spread
Floyd | a little more.  The yellowish edge grows more pronounced, and the
Floyd | blacks, blues and purples have deepened.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x spring" 		
	

Floyd | The torsional spring about the axis of this arm looks very strong and
Floyd | very strained.  Practically anything could set it off.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Can I try taking the duck again to see if we die or something?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "That's fine. But I don't think it will work." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take duck" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the cylinder, wondering how good of an idea this is.
Floyd | You lift the duck, and are knocked to the ground by explosive noise
Floyd | and pain.
Floyd |
Floyd | Shortly before you go into shock, you realize that your arm is missing
Floyd | below the elbow.  Shortly after, you stop caring.
Floyd |
Floyd | *** You have died ***
Floyd |
Floyd | In a total of 130 turns, you have achieved a score of 80 points out of
Floyd | a possible 200.  You also received 5 bonus points.
Floyd |
Floyd | You may restore a saved game, start over, quit, or undo the current
Floyd | command.
Floyd | Please enter RESTORE, RESTART, QUIT, or UNDO:  >

		Cheddarius says, "Hah, interesting" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	

Floyd | File to restore >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "I think we should get an item first" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Then drop it, then grab the axe" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Or wedge it or something" 	
			djfletch says, "wonder if the hoe has been returned to the garden" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The gravel road into town is long and boring.  It would be a lot
Floyd | easier to drive.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Garden
Floyd |    The garden that you let go to weed is flourishing here.  Tulips add
Floyd | color to the first greens of the vegetables pushing up through the
Floyd | ground.  The well is here, surrounded by flowers.  The front of the
Floyd | house is to the northeast and the back is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Nope, it's not there" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "I think maybe search the places that are near that fork?" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "think".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Oops" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ask dad about duck" 		
	

Floyd | "They had me solve that duck puzzle too.  Huh.  Guess they're seeing
Floyd | if we work the same way.  After I got the duck, I wondered what would
Floyd | have happened if I had just grabbed the duck without..."  He looks at
Floyd | you, realizing that he's about to give too much away.  "...solving it
Floyd | first."  He finishes lamely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Anyway, it said that the fork lead south and west" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Okay. Lead on." 	
			djfletch says, "oh wait I was thinking we had still tried the duck once but the save was before that wasn't it" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "It's our real dad, I think!" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yeah, it was" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I don't think it is our dad; he goes ``Click.''" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Hmmm" 	
			djfletch says, "anyway, keep looking around if we haven't been everywhere yet" 	
			Cheddarius says, "On the other hand, he acts like our real dad, and doesn't say he's a robot" 	
			Cheddarius says, "And he talked about solving the puzzle" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Oh, could we look at the microwave?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Should we go back to the fork and explore that?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Yeah, sorry" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "open microwave" 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x microwave" 		
	

Floyd | The appliances aren't important.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | All of the appliances look new and spotless.  In fact, they look quite
Floyd | unused.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Oh." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Drat" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Your turn." 	
			Cheddarius says, "All right" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The path leads north and south-west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | The path leads north and south-west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You walk about twenty feet before coming to a wall of dense fog.  You
Floyd | press into it, but come out right where you entered, even though you
Floyd | never felt yourself turn around.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You walk about twenty feet before coming to a wall of dense fog.  You
Floyd | press into it, but come out right where you entered, even though you
Floyd | never felt yourself turn around.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take axe" 		
	

Floyd | You pull on it, but you can't seem to work it free from the spring
Floyd | arm, and frankly, it's a little frightening to try to remove it with
Floyd | the spring arm so tightly wound.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "poke spring" 		
	

Floyd | Poking the spring arm doesn't seem to have any effect.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "If only we had a decoy!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Assuming you haven't lost your grip on reality, you are Isaiah Knott,
Floyd | a twenty-seven year old man from the Appalachian mountains.  You are
Floyd | wearing your comfortable jeans, a thick flannel shirt, and hiking
Floyd | boots.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "remove boots" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "boots".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Darn" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "What about the Bedroom?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Oh, yes, I'd forgotten about htat" 	
			Cheddarius says, "*that" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Lead the way, my good man!" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Or woman, as it may be" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Oh. Ok. (Man)" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd |    The bedroom has also learned of the wonders of carpeting, and your
Floyd | shoddy mattress has been replaced with a beautiful brass bed.  In the
Floyd | south-west corner of the room is a giant metal cylinder with rounded
Floyd | ends.  It stands well over eight feet tall, and comes close to
Floyd | brushing the ceiling.  The only break in the seamless metal is a pad
Floyd | protruding out of its side.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "A... brass bed?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x cylinder. x pad" 		
	

Floyd | In many of the abduction stories that you read, there were cylinders
Floyd | like this one that contained other abductees.  This one is certainly
Floyd | large enough.
Floyd |
Floyd | A keypad protrudes from the cylinder's side and has nine keys, each
Floyd | with a different alien symbol on it.
Floyd |
Floyd | Since you stand little chance of deciphering the nine different alien
Floyd | symbols, you decide to treat the three by three grid of buttons as a
Floyd | touch-tone phone and mentally number it that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "type 123456789" 		
	

Floyd | (on the keypad)
Floyd | You start pressing buttons.  The keypad buzzes sharply at you when you
Floyd | finish.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "type 8888888888888888" 		
	

Floyd | (on the keypad)
Floyd | You start pressing buttons.  The keypad buzzes sharply at you when you
Floyd | finish.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x pad" 		Jacqueline says, "Play on, folks. I'm stepping outside for a bit. I'll check back in later and if you're done I'll wrap up the transcript. :)" 	
	

Floyd | Since you stand little chance of deciphering the nine different alien
Floyd | symbols, you decide to treat the three by three grid of buttons as a
Floyd | touch-tone phone and mentally number it that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Okay, so we don't know the length of the code" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "type 5" 		
	

Floyd | (on the keypad)
Floyd | You start pressing buttons.  The keypad buzzes sharply at you when you
Floyd | finish.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser exclaims (at Jacqueline), "Thanks Jacqueline!" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Thanks Jacqueline!" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Sorry. It took me a bit to parse ``pad'' as keypad rather than pillowy thing." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ask dad about pad" 		
	

Floyd | "Never heard of it.  Sorry."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ask dad about cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | "You noticed that too, huh?  When I first got here, I was real
Floyd | suspicious about that thing, so I hung around the bedroom a lot.  An
Floyd | alien came in and punched in a code, and a window opened up in it.
Floyd | The code was 5222."  He types on an imaginary keypad in front of him.
Floyd | "I guess my watching made them suspicious.  That night, when I tried
Floyd | to look through the window, they snuck up and hit me with one o' those
Floyd | hypos-- took me right out.  I woke up in my bed the next morning.  I
Floyd | went back and looked through the window again, but it was empty."  He
Floyd | stops and thinks for a minute.  "I think that was when they took the
Floyd | wires out of my head, too."  He reaches over and gives one of the
Floyd | wires on your head a playful tweak.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser exclaims, "Wires!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x wires" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any wires here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x head" 		
	

Floyd | You run your fingers back over your head, and are shocked to discover
Floyd | four wires (tubes?  It's hard to tell from touching them) coming out
Floyd | of the top of your head and re-entering your skull at the base of your
Floyd | neck.  What have they done to you?
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "feel wires" 		
	

Floyd | Without a mirror, it's really difficult to examine them.  Just from
Floyd | touch, all four wires are about a quarter-inch thick, and they
Floyd | seamlessly attach to your attach to your skull.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Let's hope this doesn't kill us" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pull wires" 		
	

Floyd | You firmly pull on one of the wires.  It's like pulling on a large
Floyd | clump of your own hair.  It might come free, but how much will it
Floyd | hurt?
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pull out wires" 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pull wires" 		
	

Floyd | You firmly pull on one of the wires.  It's like pulling on a large
Floyd | clump of your own hair.  It might come free, but how much will it
Floyd | hurt?
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Eh, guess it doesn't work" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd |    The bedroom has also learned of the wonders of carpeting, and your
Floyd | shoddy mattress has been replaced with a beautiful brass bed.  In the
Floyd | south-west corner of the room is a giant metal cylinder with rounded
Floyd | ends.  It stands well over eight feet tall, and comes close to
Floyd | brushing the ceiling.  The only break in the seamless metal is a pad
Floyd | protruding out of its side.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "type 5222" 		
	

Floyd | (on the keypad)
Floyd | You start pressing buttons.  When you finish with the sequence, a
Floyd | large section of the metal cylinder slowly becomes transparent.  The
Floyd | keypad chimes when the process completes.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | In many of the abduction stories that you read, there were cylinders
Floyd | like this one that contained other abductees.  This one is certainly
Floyd | large enough.
Floyd |
Floyd | Now you have a chance to see what is inside the enigmatic cylinder.  A
Floyd | large rectangle of the cylinder has become a dark window to the
Floyd | interior.
Floyd |
Floyd | A keypad protrudes from the cylinder's side and has nine keys, each
Floyd | with a different alien symbol on it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "look inside cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | I don't recognize that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "look in cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing in the metal cylinder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | Without any light coming from within the cylinder, you are forced to
Floyd | press your face up against the window and cup your hands around your
Floyd | eyes.  At first you can see nothing but a small ball of faintly
Floyd | glowing blue light.  As your eyes adjust to the darkness within, you
Floyd | can tell that the faint glow is like a turbulent lightning storm;
Floyd | there are localized pockets of activity which occasionally leap across
Floyd | the length of the ball, lighting up new regions in a chaotic pattern.
Floyd |
Floyd | You continue to watch, fascinated, until you realize that the blue
Floyd | glow is faintly illuminating what's beneath it:  your face.  Somehow,
Floyd | you are looking at your own body inside of the cylinder, except that
Floyd | your head is open and there is a glowing ball where your brain should
Floyd | be.
Floyd |
Floyd | Tingles slide down your scalp, and the faintly glowing brain within
Floyd | the cylinder explodes with arcs of color and flashes of light.  As the
Floyd | shock passes, the tingles on your scalp recede, and the glowing brain
Floyd | dims to its previous state.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your heart crawls into your throat as you wait for what you think
Floyd | might happen. Finally, you see your alternate self blink, and hear a
Floyd | faint 'tik' through the skin of the cylinder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "...what." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Fake us." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Fake-us maybe could get the duck." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "So the dad is fake after all?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Wait, maybe it's not truly "fake"" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Maybe it's a robot that's controlled by us, see?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Maybe." 	
			Cheddarius says, "When we were shocked, the brain lit up" 	
			Cheddarius says, "It seems to be connected to us in some way" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "How to test this hypothesis?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Hmmmm" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "smile" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "smile".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "We need to do something that will let us see the other self" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x clone" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "clone".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Assuming you haven't lost your grip on reality, you are Isaiah Knott,
Floyd | a twenty-seven year old man from the Appalachian mountains.  You are
Floyd | wearing your comfortable jeans, a thick flannel shirt, and hiking
Floyd | boots.
Floyd |
Floyd | There are four wires protruding out of your head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x body" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "body".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | You press against the window again, grotesquely fascinated with your
Floyd | doppleganger inside.  The chaotic lightshow emanating from its open
Floyd | skull is fascinating and disconcerting.  The faint, regular ticks
Floyd | float out to you as your other self blinks.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x doppleganger" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "doppleganger".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "pull wire" 		
	

Floyd | You firmly pull on one of the wires.  It's like pulling on a large
Floyd | clump of your own hair.  It might come free, but how much will it
Floyd | hurt?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "knock on window" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "knock".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take other me" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "other".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take bod" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "bod".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take body" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "body".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Should be ask dad about the wires to see if we can learn more?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yes, that sounds good" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser asks, "dad about wires" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ask dad about wires" 		
	

Floyd | "Aw, don't worry about those.  They'll take 'em out after a couple
Floyd | days."  He proffers the top of his slightly balding head for your
Floyd | inspection.  "See?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about me" 		
	

Floyd | "I told ya' they'd come for you."  His forehead creases a notch.  "I
Floyd | thought they'd give you more than a couple o' months, though."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about doppleganger" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "doppleganger".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "tell dad about cylinder" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "dad, w" 		
	

Floyd | "I'm tellin' you, it's empty.  Code's 5222, go look yourself."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | "I just don't feel like doin' much of anything."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "so, he thinks they took out his wires but actually that was when they replaced him with a robot. Maybe." 	
			EmacsUser says, "I think you're right." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Okay, so if we're in there, maybe flailing around will break the cylinder?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Or, rather, if the doppleganger does the same thing as what we do" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Maybe. My guess is this is more for literary effect than a puzzle. But I'm bad at guesses as the last game showed." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Hmmm" 	
			Cheddarius says, "I dunno what to do, really" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Oh! We can ask Pop about it!" 	
			EmacsUser says, "We can always ask the guy in town about---yes." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter car" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | As you drive into town, you carefully scan the oppressive fog for any
Floyd | weakness. Occasionally you drive down one of the other side roads, but
Floyd | you always end up heading toward town.  You roll to a stop in front of
Floyd | Pop's market.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Inside Pop's
Floyd |    The comforting familiarity of Pop's storefront vanishes when you
Floyd | enter.  All of the aisles are barren and empty.  The candy display
Floyd | visible from outside is conspicuously absent.  The only reason you
Floyd | have to think that this is actually Pop's store is a young-looking Pop
Floyd | standing behind the counter.
Floyd |    Pop is standing behind the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | "That big cylinder in your room?  It's just monitoring stuff.  Don't
Floyd | worry about it."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about 5222" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to ask anything about the number 5222.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "tell pop about cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | It doesn't look as though Pop is interested.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ask pop about wires" 		
	

Floyd | "Aw, don't worry about those.  Once the aliens get all their stuff set
Floyd | up right, they'll take those out again."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Not helpful." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about axe" 		
	

Floyd | Pop scratches his chin.  "I'm afraid I wasn't told 'bout any axe.
Floyd | Maybe if you showed me."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about contraption" 		
	

Floyd | "Reckon I don't know too much about that."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about camera" 		
	

Floyd | "Reckon I don't know too much about that."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "curse gods" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "curse".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "bother" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "bother".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Okay. Explore the trail then?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Sure" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter Pontiac" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You're not going anywhere until you get out of the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Maybe... maybe if we tried to take the duck, got the bruise, and showed the bruise to Pop?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | It's a relief to be driving out of town.  There usually aren't a lot
Floyd | of people at your house, so at least you can pretend that things are
Floyd | normal when you don't see any.
Floyd |
Floyd | Eventually you pull in the driveway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You're not going anywhere until you get out of the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "So, get a bruise?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "It's saved. Go ahead." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take duck" 		
	

Floyd | You reach into the cylinder, wondering how good of an idea this is.
Floyd | You lift the duck, and you simultaneously hear a mechanical chuff and
Floyd | feel your forearm explode in pain.  You grab at the axe with your
Floyd | other hand, and pull it back far enough to let your arm escape with
Floyd | the duck.  The bruise is already becoming visible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | You start heading back up the path toward your house.  As the trail
Floyd | curves around a large tree, you are startled to find an alien standing
Floyd | in the middle of the path, shaking its head.
Floyd |
Floyd | There's a sharp prick in your neck, and you slap at the pain and spin
Floyd | around to see what it was.  You are dismayed to find that the world
Floyd | continues spinning past you even though you are sure your body has
Floyd | stopped.  You slump to the ground...
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | and awaken in the woods near the contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter pontiac" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | As you drive into town, you carefully scan the oppressive fog for any
Floyd | weakness. Occasionally you drive down one of the other side roads, but
Floyd | you always end up heading toward town.  You roll to a stop in front of
Floyd | Pop's market.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Inside Pop's
Floyd |    The comforting familiarity of Pop's storefront vanishes when you
Floyd | enter.  All of the aisles are barren and empty.  The candy display
Floyd | visible from outside is conspicuously absent.  The only reason you
Floyd | have to think that this is actually Pop's store is a young-looking Pop
Floyd | standing behind the counter.
Floyd |    Pop is standing behind the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "show bruise to pop" 		
	

Floyd | "Hoo!  That's a doozy!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about bruise" 		
	

Floyd | "Hoo!  That's a doozy!"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Dangit" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Restore?" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "How about the other dad first?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Sure" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter Pontiac" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | It's a relief to be driving out of town.  There usually aren't a lot
Floyd | of people at your house, so at least you can pretend that things are
Floyd | normal when you don't see any.
Floyd |
Floyd | Eventually you pull in the driveway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "show bruise to dad" 		
	

Floyd | "Huh!  Helluva bruise, son."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "tell dad about bruise" 		
	

Floyd | "Huh!  Helluva bruise, son."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about axe" 		
	

Floyd | "Never heard of it.  Sorry."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about contraption" 		
	

Floyd | "Never heard of it.  Sorry."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "punch dad" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "punch".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Dangiiiit" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ask dad about duck" 		
	

Floyd | "They had me solve that duck puzzle too.  Huh.  Guess they're seeing
Floyd | if we work the same way.  After I got the duck, I wondered what would
Floyd | have happened if I had just grabbed the duck without..."  He looks at
Floyd | you, realizing that he's about to give too much away.  "...solving it
Floyd | first."  He finishes lamely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | "They had me solve that duck puzzle too.  Huh.  Guess they're seeing
Floyd | if we work the same way.  After I got the duck, I wondered what would
Floyd | have happened if I had just grabbed the duck without..."  He looks at
Floyd | you, realizing that he's about to give too much away.  "...solving it
Floyd | first."  He finishes lamely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "If we had one thing! One inventory item, anything, a rock, even" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Garden
Floyd |    The garden that you let go to weed is flourishing here.  Tulips add
Floyd | color to the first greens of the vegetables pushing up through the
Floyd | ground.  The well is here, surrounded by flowers.  The front of the
Floyd | house is to the northeast and the back is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x well" 		
	

Floyd | This well, like the wood-burning stove inside of the house, was one of
Floyd | the few things of quality you've always had.  For as long as you can
Floyd | remember, it has always provided clear, sweet water.  It's about two
Floyd | and a half feet in diameter and lined with white stones.  A board is
Floyd | mortared into the top of it as an anchor for the rope.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take stones" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "stones".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "use well" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "use".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x board" 		
	

Floyd | This board is firmly attached to the top of the well.  Its purpose is
Floyd | simply to stop the rope from falling in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x rope" 		
	

Floyd | The rope is tied to the board at the top of the well, the rest dangles
Floyd | down into darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "turn crank" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "crank".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take rope" 		
	

Floyd | You haul the bucket up out of the darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x bucket" 		
	

Floyd | The tall, narrow bucket is cool to the touch.  It is full of water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are empty-handed.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take bucket" 		
	

Floyd | You untie it from the rope and carry it with you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "YES" 	
			Cheddarius says, "VICTORY IS OURS" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "untie rope" 		
	

Floyd | The knot connecting the rope to the board is so stiff and weathered
Floyd | that it cannot be untied.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Just checking." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Water also, huh." 	
			djfletch asks, "we can float the duck?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Okay, let's try pouring it in the contraption?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Or shorting out Dad?" 	
			EmacsUser laughs 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	Cheddarius arrives, full of fun and funk. 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "throw water at dad" 		
	

Floyd | You miss.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Ugh" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pour water on dad" 		
	

Floyd | Just as you are about to tip the bucket out onto onto your father, he
Floyd | catches your hand.  "Not on me!  I'm real!  You can pour water on
Floyd | anything else, though.  Won't bother me a bit."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "I'm saving a lot because Baf's guide says you can get stuck by solving a puzzle too early." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "Ah" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "ah".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "It recognizes the verb pour." 	
			Cheddarius says, "He... claims he's real..." 	
			Cheddarius says, "He might be mistaken, though" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a bucket.  The bucket seems to contain some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Anyway. Short out Pops for awesome, or go to duck?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Duck please." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "Yeah" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "yeah".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Yeah" 	
			EmacsUser ducks. 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Oh, you drive I guess" 	
			EmacsUser says, "You can; sorry." 	
			EmacsUser says, "I was just speeding up the southward journey." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Oh" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Thanks!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pour water in contraption" 		
	

Floyd | The contraption isn't important.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "What?" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Cylinder?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "This is ridiculous" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pour water in cylinde" 		
	

Floyd | The water fills the cylinder, covering the duck.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take duck" 		
	

Floyd | You gently reach into the water and lift the crystalline duck out.
Floyd | Once you get the duck past the sweep of the axe, you realize that you
Floyd | had been holding your breath.  You let it explode out of your mouth
Floyd | with a gust of relief.  A fresh wave of tingles crawls across your
Floyd | scalp.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "YESSSSS" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Huh?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pump fist" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "pump".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "I think it acts on weight" 	
			EmacsUser exclaims, "Ah!" 	
			Cheddarius says, "We put weight in the cylinder that equaled the duck, so it didn't trigger" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a bucket and a duck.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf6" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | The path leads north and south-west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "To new horizons!" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "We should tell Dad" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "show duck to dad" 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "tell dad about duck" 		
	

Floyd | "They had me solve that duck puzzle too.  Huh.  Guess they're seeing
Floyd | if we work the same way.  After I got the duck, I wondered what would
Floyd | have happened if I had just grabbed the duck without..."  He looks at
Floyd | you, realizing that he's about to give too much away.  "...solving it
Floyd | first."  He finishes lamely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | "They had me solve that duck puzzle too.  Huh.  Guess they're seeing
Floyd | if we work the same way.  After I got the duck, I wondered what would
Floyd | have happened if I had just grabbed the duck without..."  He looks at
Floyd | you, realizing that he's about to give too much away.  "...solving it
Floyd | first."  He finishes lamely.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter car" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | As you drive into town, you carefully scan the oppressive fog for any
Floyd | weakness. Occasionally you drive down one of the other side roads, but
Floyd | you always end up heading toward town.  You roll to a stop in front of
Floyd | Pop's market.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Inside Pop's
Floyd |    The comforting familiarity of Pop's storefront vanishes when you
Floyd | enter.  All of the aisles are barren and empty.  The candy display
Floyd | visible from outside is conspicuously absent.  The only reason you
Floyd | have to think that this is actually Pop's store is a young-looking Pop
Floyd | standing behind the counter.
Floyd |    Pop is standing behind the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "No congratulations? No "I'm proud of you"? Not even a "Good work, son"? I'm starting to see why Mom left him" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "show duck to pop" 		
	

Floyd | Pop lifts the crystal duck out of your hands and admires it.  "Well,
Floyd | didn't take you too long to get that, did it?"  He grins and stashes
Floyd | the duck behind the counter.  "I'll go get that new hoe."  He wanders
Floyd | into the back room and emerges with a brand new hoe, which he gives to
Floyd | you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Dig up the garden?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Become estranged from Dad and attack him in a fit of rage?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Ok. The former option please." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter car" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | It's a relief to be driving out of town.  There usually aren't a lot
Floyd | of people at your house, so at least you can pretend that things are
Floyd | normal when you don't see any.
Floyd |
Floyd | Eventually you pull in the driveway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Garden
Floyd |    The garden that you let go to weed is flourishing here.  Tulips add
Floyd | color to the first greens of the vegetables pushing up through the
Floyd | ground.  The well is here, surrounded by flowers.  The front of the
Floyd | house is to the northeast and the back is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "dig garden" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig in it with?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "dig garden with hoe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to dig in the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "dig ground with hoe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to dig in the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "dig with hoe" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to dig in?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "dig with hoe in garden" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "dig flowers with hoe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to dig in the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "This must be the wrong place to dig at." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "hoe vegetables" 		
	

Floyd | Although the garden itself doesn't need hoeing, you would like to hack
Floyd | out that unsightly clod of dirt.  With a couple of well placed swings,
Floyd | you sever the roots clinging to the clod.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Yes, perhaps" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Ah" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x clod" 		
	

Floyd | It looks like an ordinary clod of dirt to me.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Garden
Floyd |    The garden that you let go to weed is flourishing here.  Tulips add
Floyd | color to the first greens of the vegetables pushing up through the
Floyd | ground.  The well is here, surrounded by flowers.  The front of the
Floyd | house is to the northeast and the back is to the southeast.
Floyd |    You see a clod of dirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take clod" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "search clod" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "eat clod" 		
	

Floyd | The clod of dirt doesn't appear appetizing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "poke clod" 		
	

Floyd | Poking the clod of dirt doesn't seem to have any effect.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "What can we do with a clod of dirt?" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "What is our current objective? Escape?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | In a total of 283 turns, you have achieved a score of 120 points out
Floyd | of a possible 200.  You also received 15 bonus points.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "We have no objective, I thik" 	
			Cheddarius says, "I think" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Because we don't have any leads" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "full score" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "full".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "we could smash open the robot container with our hoe" 	
			djfletch says, "no idea what the clod is good for" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Sounds worth a try." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "get vegetables" 		
	

Floyd | You can't have the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd |    The bedroom has also learned of the wonders of carpeting, and your
Floyd | shoddy mattress has been replaced with a beautiful brass bed.  In the
Floyd | south-west corner of the room is a giant metal cylinder with rounded
Floyd | ends.  It stands well over eight feet tall, and comes close to
Floyd | brushing the ceiling.  The only break in the seamless metal is a pad
Floyd | protruding out of its side.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit cylinder with hoe" 		
	

Floyd | Attacking the metal cylinder doesn't appear productive.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "throw clod at cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | You miss.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take clod" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "microwave clod" 		
	

Floyd | There's no verb in that sentence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "put clod in microwave" 		
	

Floyd | The appliances aren't important.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a bucket, a hoe, and a clod of dirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "put dirt in bucket" 		
	

Floyd | That won't fit into the bucket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "rub clod" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "rub".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "Ugh!" 	
			EmacsUser says, "We could put the clod in water. What good that would do, I don't know." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yeah, I was thinking about making mud, but we can't put it in the bucket" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Maybe save, then throw it in the well?" 	
			djfletch asks, "pour water on it?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yeah, that could work" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Water is the available inventory item we don't have." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Garden
Floyd |    The garden that you let go to weed is flourishing here.  Tulips add
Floyd | color to the first greens of the vegetables pushing up through the
Floyd | ground.  The well is here, surrounded by flowers.  The front of the
Floyd | house is to the northeast and the back is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "tie bucket to rope" 		
	

Floyd | You carefully tie the rope to the bucket, and drop the bucket into the
Floyd | well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take rope" 		
	

Floyd | You haul the bucket up out of the darkness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take bucket" 		
	

Floyd | You untie it from the rope and carry it with you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pour bucket on clod" 		
	

Floyd | You can't pour a bucket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pour water on clod" 		
	

Floyd | The water flows smoothly off of the clod of dirt, leaving it as dry as
Floyd | if it had never been there.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Garden
Floyd |    The garden that you let go to weed is flourishing here.  Tulips add
Floyd | color to the first greens of the vegetables pushing up through the
Floyd | ground.  The well is here, surrounded by flowers.  The front of the
Floyd | house is to the northeast and the back is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Show everything we have to everyone we know?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "We need somehow to determine our objective." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Hmmm" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about escape" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "escape".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about leave" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about goal" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "goal".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about escaping" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "escaping".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x stove" 		
	

Floyd | This stove was the one thing of quality in your house.  It's
Floyd | comforting to see that it hasn't changed.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "open stove" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing in it.  It's too warm outside.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "turn on stove" 		
	

Floyd | The stove isn't important.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "put clod in stove" 		
	

Floyd | The stove isn't important.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Drat" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "show clod to dad" 		
	

Floyd | "You got that pulled up, huh?  I was trying to pry it up when I
Floyd | snapped the hoe in two."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ask dad about clod" 		
	

Floyd | "Never heard of it.  Sorry."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "ask dad about hoe" 		
	

Floyd | "Never heard of it.  Sorry."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "show hoe to dad" 		
	

Floyd | "You always bring garden implements inside with you?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "show bucket to dad" 		
	

Floyd | "Are you nuts, bringin' a full bucket of water inside, you'll ruin..."
Floyd | He looks around.  "What am I saying?  Everything's made out o' that
Floyd | electric field stuff.  You couldn't ruin anything if you tried.  Hell,
Floyd | you can't even make anything wet.  Go for it.  Pour away."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Is there someway to obtain the axe, perhaps?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pour water on floor" 		
	

Floyd | The water flows smoothly off of the ground, leaving it as dry as if it
Floyd | had never been there.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "When in doubt, acquire more stuff." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yes, let's try for that axe then" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |    The cylinder seems to contain some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "get axe" 		
	

Floyd | You pull on it, but you can't seem to work it free from the spring
Floyd | arm, and frankly, it's a little frightening to try to remove it with
Floyd | the spring arm so tightly wound.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pour water in cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | The water spills over the top of the already full cylinder and onto
Floyd | the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |    The cylinder seems to contain some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | It is a hollow cylinder, made of a clear material that you don't
Floyd | recognize.  It is about nine inches in diameter, a foot high, and its
Floyd | walls are about a half an inch thick.  It is full of clear water, and
Floyd | there is an axe poised to sweep across the top of it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "How about s and w from here?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Tried that" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Fog" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "wedge axe with dirt" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "wedge".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You walk about twenty feet before coming to a wall of dense fog.  You
Floyd | press into it, but come out right where you entered, even though you
Floyd | never felt yourself turn around.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You walk about twenty feet before coming to a wall of dense fog.  You
Floyd | press into it, but come out right where you entered, even though you
Floyd | never felt yourself turn around.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a hoe, a clod of dirt, and a bucket.  The bucket seems to
Floyd | contain some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Ok." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit axe with hoe" 		
	

Floyd | Attacking the axe doesn't appear productive.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "put dirt on axe" 		
	

Floyd | There's no good surface on the axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "Oho!" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Based on the previous puzzles, there should be a good indication of goal somewhere." 	
			Cheddarius says, "We can put the dirt on things" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "But what?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | The path leads north and south-west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit tree with hoe" 		
	

Floyd | Attacking the initialed tree doesn't appear productive.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Maybe cut down the tree?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | Garden
Floyd |    The garden that you let go to weed is flourishing here.  Tulips add
Floyd | color to the first greens of the vegetables pushing up through the
Floyd | ground.  The well is here, surrounded by flowers.  The front of the
Floyd | house is to the northeast and the back is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take tulips" 		
	

Floyd | You can't have the garden.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd |    The bedroom has also learned of the wonders of carpeting, and your
Floyd | shoddy mattress has been replaced with a beautiful brass bed.  In the
Floyd | south-west corner of the room is a giant metal cylinder with rounded
Floyd | ends.  It stands well over eight feet tall, and comes close to
Floyd | brushing the ceiling.  The only break in the seamless metal is a pad
Floyd | protruding out of its side.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser thinks. 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | In many of the abduction stories that you read, there were cylinders
Floyd | like this one that contained other abductees.  This one is certainly
Floyd | large enough.
Floyd |
Floyd | Now you have a chance to see what is inside the enigmatic cylinder.  A
Floyd | large rectangle of the cylinder has become a dark window to the
Floyd | interior.
Floyd |
Floyd | A keypad protrudes from the cylinder's side and has nine keys, each
Floyd | with a different alien symbol on it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | You press against the window again, grotesquely fascinated with your
Floyd | doppleganger inside.  The chaotic lightshow emanating from its open
Floyd | skull is fascinating and disconcerting.  The faint, regular ticks
Floyd | float out to you as your other self blinks.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "put dirt on cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | There's no good surface on the metal cylinder.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "I think the only lead we have left is to go tell Pop about everything we have. What do you think?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Okay." 	
			djfletch says, "I don't have any better ideas" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The rest of the house is to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter car" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | As you drive into town, you carefully scan the oppressive fog for any
Floyd | weakness. Occasionally you drive down one of the other side roads, but
Floyd | you always end up heading toward town.  You roll to a stop in front of
Floyd | Pop's market.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You're not going anywhere until you get out of the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Inside Pop's
Floyd |    The comforting familiarity of Pop's storefront vanishes when you
Floyd | enter.  All of the aisles are barren and empty.  The candy display
Floyd | visible from outside is conspicuously absent.  The only reason you
Floyd | have to think that this is actually Pop's store is a young-looking Pop
Floyd | standing behind the counter.
Floyd |    Pop is standing behind the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "show dirt to pop" 		
	

Floyd | "You got some nice topsoil there."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "show hoe to pop" 		
	

Floyd | "Fine piece o' work, innit?  That won't break on ya', I'll bet."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "show bucket to pop" 		
	

Floyd | Pop grins and starts singing, "There's a hole in the bucket, dear
Floyd | Eliza..."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about escape" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "escape".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You head towards the library, not quite sure what you're looking for,
Floyd | but hopeful that you'll find something useful.  You stride up the
Floyd | steps, pull the door open, and come up against a wall of fog, just
Floyd | beyond the doorway.  Holding your arms out in front of you, you press
Floyd | into the fog, but you still end up coming back out of the library.
Floyd | You retreat to Pop's stoop.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You try to walk to the store next door, but the wall of fog covers the
Floyd | doorway. Groping for the handle, you pull the door open, step inside
Floyd | and proceed to walk through the fog, which eventually clears, leaving
Floyd | you on the sidewalk in front of Pop's.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You try to walk to the store next door, but the wall of fog covers the
Floyd | doorway. Groping for the handle, you pull the door open, step inside
Floyd | and proceed to walk through the fog, which eventually clears, leaving
Floyd | you on the sidewalk in front of Pop's.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Inside Pop's
Floyd |    The comforting familiarity of Pop's storefront vanishes when you
Floyd | enter.  All of the aisles are barren and empty.  The candy display
Floyd | visible from outside is conspicuously absent.  The only reason you
Floyd | have to think that this is actually Pop's store is a young-looking Pop
Floyd | standing behind the counter.
Floyd |    Pop is standing behind the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about fog" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "fog".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about wall" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "wall".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Rrrrrgh" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "pour water on pop" 		
	

Floyd | Just as you are about to tip the bucket ontp Pop, he catches your
Floyd | hand.  "Whoa there, Isaiah.  Water 'n robots don't mix too good, if
Floyd | you know what I mean."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		Cheddarius says, "Hey Automaton" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Am I late?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "And hey there" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yes, by a few hours" 	
			Cheddarius says, "But we're stuck on our second game" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Ka or roofed?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Alien Abduction" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Oh" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x library" 		
	

Floyd | You look across the street at your old familiar haunt, the library.
Floyd | It is a welcome sight, a possible sanctuary from your madness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You head towards the library, not quite sure what you're looking for,
Floyd | but hopeful that you'll find something useful.  You stride up the
Floyd | steps, pull the door open, and come up against a wall of fog, just
Floyd | beyond the doorway.  Holding your arms out in front of you, you press
Floyd | into the fog, but you still end up coming back out of the library.
Floyd | You retreat to Pop's stoop.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Nope." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Inside Pop's
Floyd |    The comforting familiarity of Pop's storefront vanishes when you
Floyd | enter.  All of the aisles are barren and empty.  The candy display
Floyd | visible from outside is conspicuously absent.  The only reason you
Floyd | have to think that this is actually Pop's store is a young-looking Pop
Floyd | standing behind the counter.
Floyd |    Pop is standing behind the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "I want to know what the library is for then." 	
	EmacsUser asks, "pop about library" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ask pop about library" 		
	

Floyd | Pop scratches his head.  "Ya know, I don't think your dad ever went
Floyd | into the library here on the ship.  Our hosts prolly never fleshed out
Floyd | the inside of it."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser:( 	
			Cheddarius says, "ask pop about house" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ask pop about house" 		
	

Floyd | "Reckon I don't know too much about that."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about house" 		
	

Floyd | "Reckon I don't know too much about that."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Creative excuse" 	
			Cheddarius says, "We're in a simulation designed by aliens" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about me" 		
	

Floyd | "You wanna know why yer here?"  Pop shrugs.  "Mostly just 'cause our
Floyd | hosts want to learn more about people.  That, and they wanted to see
Floyd | if you could cheer up yer old man.  He hasn't been too cooperative
Floyd | recently."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Do we need to cheer him up then?" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Oho!" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "ask pop about himself" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "himself".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "oops pop" 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask pop about pop" 		
	

Floyd | "Wonderin' how our hosts got me to act so much like Pop?  Well, I
Floyd | reckon' not too many people in town knew that Pop went on some serious
Floyd | weekend benders.  About once a month he'd close down for a weekend--
Floyd | he'd always say he was goin' to buy more supplies-- and head on over
Floyd | to Cedarsburg, check into a flophouse and get roarin' drunk.  If he
Floyd | thought he saw aliens pokin' and proddin' him when he was drunk, well,
Floyd | I reckon' he just kept his mouth shut about it.  Kinda puts him one up
Floyd | on your dad, don't it?
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | "Wonderin' how our hosts got me to act so much like Pop?  Well, I
Floyd | reckon' not too many people in town knew that Pop went on some serious
Floyd | weekend benders.  About once a month he'd close down for a weekend--
Floyd | he'd always say he was goin' to buy more supplies-- and head on over
Floyd | to Cedarsburg, check into a flophouse and get roarin' drunk.  If he
Floyd | thought he saw aliens pokin' and proddin' him when he was drunk, well,
Floyd | I reckon' he just kept his mouth shut about it.  Kinda puts him one up
Floyd | on your dad, don't it?
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter Pontiac" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | It's a relief to be driving out of town.  There usually aren't a lot
Floyd | of people at your house, so at least you can pretend that things are
Floyd | normal when you don't see any.
Floyd |
Floyd | Eventually you pull in the driveway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "By the way, Auto, Pop is actually a robot designed to act like Pop" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "cheer up dad" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "cheer".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "play with dad" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "play".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "throw clod at dad" 		
	

Floyd | You miss.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take clod" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about dad" 		
	

Floyd | "Aw, I'm fine, Isaiah.  Let's just get all this testing over with so's
Floyd | we can get back home and prove we weren't nuts."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about pop" 		
	

Floyd | "Oh, you mean that..."  You watch him frown as he gropes for a
Floyd | distasteful enough word.  "...thing that they've set up to make us
Floyd | feel all homey?  Yeah, I've seen him.  I was fooled by him for a
Floyd | while, but not any more.  I'll take my own company over a robot's any
Floyd | day.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "talk with dad" 		
	

Floyd | I don't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "We don't know why there's a library, and that seems like a way to cheer up pop." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad abot library" 		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "inv" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "abot".
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | I don't know the word "inv".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about library" 		
	

Floyd | "The Library?  Yeah, I remember going to the library.  Before they
Floyd | started visiting me.  I always liked it there."  He starts drifting
Floyd | away, lost in old memories.  "But then I started reading all the books
Floyd | about the government conspiracies to keep the aliens a secret.  I read
Floyd | about all of the abductees, and saw their stories had to be true.  I
Floyd | knew I wasn't nuts, but your mom decided that if I stopped reading the
Floyd | books, I'd stop hallucinating the ship that was visiting me."  He
Floyd | shakes his head.  "I wonder where she thinks I've been for the past
Floyd | couple months?  Inside my own mind?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "ask dad about library" 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | "The Library?  Yeah, I remember going to the library.  Before they
Floyd | started visiting me.  I always liked it there."  He starts drifting
Floyd | away, lost in old memories.  "But then I started reading all the books
Floyd | about the government conspiracies to keep the aliens a secret.  I read
Floyd | about all of the abductees, and saw their stories had to be true.  I
Floyd | knew I wasn't nuts, but your mom decided that if I stopped reading the
Floyd | books, I'd stop hallucinating the ship that was visiting me."  He
Floyd | shakes his head.  "I wonder where she thinks I've been for the past
Floyd | couple months?  Inside my own mind?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You have a hoe, a bucket, and a clod of dirt.  The bucket seems to
Floyd | contain some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "Inv is not recognized?" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "How can we get him to go there?" 	
			EmacsUser says (to AutomatonZX27), "No, I guess not." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "dad, follow me" 		
	

Floyd | "I just don't feel like doin' much of anything."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | The path leads north and south-west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |    The cylinder seems to contain some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Some description" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | The paths lead north-east, south and west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "fill bucket with water" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "fill".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "put clod in cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | You drop the clod into water, and the water turns murky.  The axe
Floyd | whistles past the cylinder and swings around the spring arm several
Floyd | times before coming to rest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "YESSSS" 	
			Cheddarius says, "DJ, you are a god among men" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x axe" 		
	

Floyd | You examine the axe, carefully feeling the cool metal of its head,
Floyd | brushing its cutting edge with the ball of your thumb.  It's real.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "I prostrate myself before your genius" 	
			EmacsUser exclaims, "Oooh!" 	
			djfletch says, "have to say I didn't really expect that to work" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "get axe" 		
	

Floyd | You pull on it, but you can't seem to work it free from the spring
Floyd | arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "pry axe" 		
	

Floyd | (with the hoe)
Floyd | After working the blade of the hoe underneath the handle of the axe
Floyd | and levering it a couple of times, the axe comes free.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "cut tree with axe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "cut".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit tree with axe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any axe here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "axe tree" 		
	

Floyd | There's no verb in that sentence!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "Did you actually take the axe?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a hoe and a bucket.  The bucket seems to contain some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | The path leads north and south-west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Woods
Floyd |    This is the major hub of this path.  It splits to the south and
Floyd | west, and taking either fork will eventually get you back here from
Floyd | from the other direction.  Right at the forking of the path is a huge,
Floyd | menacing contraption.
Floyd |    You see an axe here.  The cylinder seems to contain some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take axe" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ne" 		
	

Floyd | Path Bend
Floyd |    The wooded path curves to the southwest here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit tree with axe" 		
	

Floyd | Attacking the initialed tree doesn't appear productive.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "stumpify tree with axe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "stumpify".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine initials" 		
	

Floyd | This tree stands precisely on the spot where your thinking stump
Floyd | should be.  As you look at the tree, and the initials carved in it,
Floyd | you can almost feel a glimmer of recognition in the back of your mind,
Floyd | but you're still too befuddled by the loss of your stump.  Worse yet,
Floyd | there's no good place to sit and think about this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "defoliate land with axe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "defoliate".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Right, then." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Show axe to Dad?" 	
			EmacsUser says (to Cheddarius), "Ok." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "show axe to dad" 		
	

Floyd | Your dad raises his eyebrow.  "Do I need this?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit dad with axe" 		
	

Floyd | You grapple with your father, who pushes who back with incredible
Floyd | strength.  "What the hell was that for?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "give axe to dad" 		
	

Floyd | Your dad raises his eyebrow.  "Do I need this?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Interesting" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "dad, cheer up" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "cheer".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "What's with the background clicking?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "dad, be happy or I will hit you with the axe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "be".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Okay... let's think." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | You watch your father carefully, just to be sure.  Yep, he clicks when
Floyd | he blinks.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Dad and Pops click when they blink" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Aha" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd |    The bedroom has also learned of the wonders of carpeting, and your
Floyd | shoddy mattress has been replaced with a beautiful brass bed.  In the
Floyd | south-west corner of the room is a giant metal cylinder with rounded
Floyd | ends.  It stands well over eight feet tall, and comes close to
Floyd | brushing the ceiling.  The only break in the seamless metal is a pad
Floyd | protruding out of its side.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit window with axe" 		
	

Floyd | Attacking the window doesn't appear productive.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Dad is (we think) a robot who still thinks that he's dad." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Or, possibly, Dad is controlling this robot" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Like a mech" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit me with axe" 		
	

Floyd | Attacking yourself doesn't appear productive.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Slow down a bit." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Okay" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Do we think we need to cheer dad up?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "I guess that's the goal" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "So what are our options along that line?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Maybe he wants a familiar item or something?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "He likes the library" 	
			Cheddarius says, "He may also be cheered up by destroying the tree" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Right, but last time we just got fog at the library." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "So I guess we need a book for him, one about aliens" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Most of all he wants to escape" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "The fog reminds me of losing your grip" 	
			Cheddarius says, "But we have no leads there" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "The library thing bothers me. Why is it mentioned if not implemented?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Maybe it IS implemented" 	
			Cheddarius says, "I don't think the fog is a metaphor or whatnot. It's just that the aliens didn't fill it" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Oh and, what's the point of the car?" 	
			EmacsUser says (to AutomatonZX27), "Then how do we get inside? Like pop said, the aliens didn't ever fill it." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Ehe... I didn't really think about the getting in part" 	
			EmacsUser says (to AutomatonZX27), "Ah, that lets us go between here and town. I'll show you." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd |    The bedroom has also learned of the wonders of carpeting, and your
Floyd | shoddy mattress has been replaced with a beautiful brass bed.  In the
Floyd | south-west corner of the room is a giant metal cylinder with rounded
Floyd | ends.  It stands well over eight feet tall, and comes close to
Floyd | brushing the ceiling.  The only break in the seamless metal is a pad
Floyd | protruding out of its side.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter Pontiac" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | As you drive into town, you carefully scan the oppressive fog for any
Floyd | weakness. Occasionally you drive down one of the other side roads, but
Floyd | you always end up heading toward town.  You roll to a stop in front of
Floyd | Pop's market.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "So far that's all we know it to be good for." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Try searching the car" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "search car" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to get out of the big, blue Pontiac first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "search car" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Bah" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine car" 		
	

Floyd | The old, familiar Pontiac sits in the driveway.  It looks to be in
Floyd | pretty good shape, considering you sold it to the scrap yard four
Floyd | years ago.  The keys are in the ignition.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "take keys" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "keys".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "open trunk" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "trunk".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Hm" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "open car" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to open the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "look under car" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing under the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a hoe, a bucket, and an axe.  The bucket seems to contain
Floyd | some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Inside Pop's
Floyd |    The comforting familiarity of Pop's storefront vanishes when you
Floyd | enter.  All of the aisles are barren and empty.  The candy display
Floyd | visible from outside is conspicuously absent.  The only reason you
Floyd | have to think that this is actually Pop's store is a young-looking Pop
Floyd | standing behind the counter.
Floyd |    Pop is standing behind the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "show axe to pop" 		
	

Floyd | "And just what are you plannin' to do with that?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "hit car with axe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any car here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine aisles" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "aisles".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit car with axe" 		
	

Floyd | Attacking the big, blue Pontiac doesn't appear productive.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "The axe is real they say, so it can do actual damage." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Inside Pop's
Floyd |    The comforting familiarity of Pop's storefront vanishes when you
Floyd | enter.  All of the aisles are barren and empty.  The candy display
Floyd | visible from outside is conspicuously absent.  The only reason you
Floyd | have to think that this is actually Pop's store is a young-looking Pop
Floyd | standing behind the counter.
Floyd |    Pop is standing behind the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit pop with axe" 		
	

Floyd | You grapple with Pop, who pushes you back with incredible strength.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Ugh." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x library" 		
	

Floyd | You look across the street at your old familiar haunt, the library.
Floyd | It is a welcome sight, a possible sanctuary from your madness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine library" 		
	

Floyd | You look across the street at your old familiar haunt, the library.
Floyd | It is a welcome sight, a possible sanctuary from your madness.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine store" 		
	

Floyd | Every detail about Pop's store is perfect:  the green canopy awning
Floyd | that got cranked in at night, the huge Jingle bell hanging on the
Floyd | inside of the door, even the finger smudges on the window right in
Floyd | front of the candy display.  You can remember making some smudges of
Floyd | your own when you were in grade school and your dad brought you into
Floyd | town.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine bell" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "bell".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Back to the farm?" 	
			djfletch says, "what did we try with the tree? Seems like such a good use for the axe." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Sure" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Public Library
Floyd |    The interior of the library is filled with dense fog, but you can
Floyd | just barely make out the outline of the front desk.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "We tried a lot of things, but none worked" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Holy geez what?!" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I tried to go back to the car." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "How'd we get in!?" 	
			djfletch says, "woah" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x desk" 		
	

Floyd | You focus your mind on that outline of the desk.  What should it look
Floyd | like?  You close your eyes and remember the light pine base, the
Floyd | speckled formica on top.  You feel a tric kle of sensation down your
Floyd | scalp.  You open your eyes and see that the fog has thinned out
Floyd | somewhat:  the desk is now only partially obscured.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 exclaims, "There we go!" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Wait, what happened to our car?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "It's to the south" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Public Library
Floyd |    The interior of the library is filled with dense fog, but the front
Floyd | desk is almost visible through it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x desk" 		
	

Floyd | You continue to look at the desk, and start thinking about little
Floyd | details:  the thunk of the mechanical card puncher, printing the date
Floyd | on your library cards.  The line of tickling down your head starts up
Floyd | again, and the fog starts blowing away from the desk.  Soon you find
Floyd | yourself remembering the aisles of gold carpet that led to the shelves
Floyd | behind the front desk, and the small windows up by the vaulted
Floyd | ceiling.  As the details begin pouring into your head, the trickle on
Floyd | your scalp becomes a torrent of tingling, and the fog seems to retreat
Floyd | at the speed of thought.  Soon you are standing in the library you
Floyd | remember.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "look behind desk" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing behind the front desk.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Public Library
Floyd |    This is the library that you remember, the desk, the carpeting, the
Floyd | walls, they all feel right to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Tell Dad about library, then?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter car" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine carpeting" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "carpeting".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "xyzzy" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "xyzzy".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Guys, should we tell Dad that we fixed the library?" 	
			EmacsUser has his bearning now and tries to catch up. 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Why not" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | It's a relief to be driving out of town.  There usually aren't a lot
Floyd | of people at your house, so at least you can pretend that things are
Floyd | normal when you don't see any.
Floyd |
Floyd | Eventually you pull in the driveway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "out then s" 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "tell dad about library" 		
	

Floyd | "The Library?  Yeah, I remember going to the library.  Before they
Floyd | started visiting me.  I always liked it there."  He starts drifting
Floyd | away, lost in old memories.  "But then I started reading all the books
Floyd | about the government conspiracies to keep the aliens a secret.  I read
Floyd | about all of the abductees, and saw their stories had to be true.  I
Floyd | knew I wasn't nuts, but your mom decided that if I stopped reading the
Floyd | books, I'd stop hallucinating the ship that was visiting me."  He
Floyd | shakes his head.  "I wonder where she thinks I've been for the past
Floyd | couple months?  Inside my own mind?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "show library to dad" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any library here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "We need a book." 	
			EmacsUser frowns. 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | You have to get in the car before you can drive it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter car" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | As you drive into town, you carefully scan the oppressive fog for any
Floyd | weakness. Occasionally you drive down one of the other side roads, but
Floyd | you always end up heading toward town.  You roll to a stop in front of
Floyd | Pop's market.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Public Library
Floyd |    This is the library that you remember, the desk, the carpeting, the
Floyd | walls, they all feel right to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "get book" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any book here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "I suggested the bookk thing already" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x desk" 		
	

Floyd | It's not until you step towards the desk that you realize what you had
Floyd | been subconsciously hoping to find here.  Laying on the desk are the
Floyd | two newspaper articles that might convince your dad of what's
Floyd | happened.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Oh" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Book*" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x newspaper" 		
	

Floyd | These are the two articles that you always come back to in the
Floyd | library's newspaper archives.  One is yellowed and stiff, the other is
Floyd | only a few weeks old.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine articles" 		
	

Floyd | These are the two articles that you always come back to in the
Floyd | library's newspaper archives.  One is yellowed and stiff, the other is
Floyd | only a few weeks old.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take papers" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "papers".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take newspaper" 		
	

Floyd | Taken.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "read newspaper" 		
	

Floyd | You must have read each of these articles hundreds of times, perhaps
Floyd | trying to glean some deeper meaning out of them, maybe just to make
Floyd | yourself numb to the implications.  Every detail of these articles has
Floyd | been pressed into your being. You know every word before you read it.
Floyd | The first is from ten years ago:
Floyd |
Floyd | Springfield --  A man police have identified as
Floyd |    Peter Knott walked into a restaurant with an
Floyd |    illegal handgun  and opened fire  yesterday,
Floyd |    killing  one  and  critically   injuring two
Floyd |    others  before employees  managed to wrestle
Floyd |    him to the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd |        According to witnesses, he was screaming
Floyd |    "Wife-stealers!"   repeatedly.  We talked to
Floyd |    his  neighbors,  and learned that  Knott  is
Floyd |    convinced  that aliens  have  been abducting
Floyd |    him  for the  past  several months,  and the
Floyd |    stress of his claims caused his wife to move
Floyd |    out.
Floyd |
Floyd |        At  the  urgings  of his  lawyer,  Knott
Floyd |    pleaded  no contest at  his hearing  and has
Floyd |    been  committed  to an institution  for  the
Floyd |    criminally insane.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The other is from just two weeks ago:
Floyd |
Floyd | Springfield --  Although ten years  have passed
Floyd |    since  Peter Knott  went  on  his  murderous
Floyd |    rampage,  the people of Springfield have not
Floyd |    forgotten.
Floyd |
Floyd |       Upon hearing that the home considered him
Floyd |    rehabilitated and was considering  releasing
Floyd |    him early, a large crowd gathered around the
Floyd |    Mayor's office and staged a  loud protest on
Floyd |    his lawn.
Floyd |
Floyd |       The mayor promised to do his best to stop
Floyd |    Knott's release, but unless the county comes
Floyd |    up with more  money for  the facility,  they
Floyd |    will have to release twenty patients and lay
Floyd |    off several staff members in order to remain
Floyd |    operational.
Floyd |
Floyd |       A spokesman for the complex said: "We are
Floyd |    only thinking of releasing those individuals
Floyd |    that  have  responded  completely  to  their
Floyd |    therapy and that  we believe  pose no threat
Floyd |    to themselves or to others."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "read newspaper" 		
	

Floyd | You must have read each of these articles hundreds of times, perhaps
Floyd | trying to glean some deeper meaning out of them, maybe just to make
Floyd | yourself numb to the implications.  Every detail of these articles has
Floyd | been pressed into your being. You know every word before you read it.
Floyd | The first is from ten years ago:
Floyd |
Floyd | Springfield --  A man police have identified as
Floyd |    Peter Knott walked into a restaurant with an
Floyd |    illegal handgun  and opened fire  yesterday,
Floyd |    killing  one  and  critically   injuring two
Floyd |    others  before employees  managed to wrestle
Floyd |    him to the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd |        According to witnesses, he was screaming
Floyd |    "Wife-stealers!"   repeatedly.  We talked to
Floyd |    his  neighbors,  and learned that  Knott  is
Floyd |    convinced  that aliens  have  been abducting
Floyd |    him  for the  past  several months,  and the
Floyd |    stress of his claims caused his wife to move
Floyd |    out.
Floyd |
Floyd |        At  the  urgings  of his  lawyer,  Knott
Floyd |    pleaded  no contest at  his hearing  and has
Floyd |    been  committed  to an institution  for  the
Floyd |    criminally insane.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | The other is from just two weeks ago:
Floyd |
Floyd | Springfield --  Although ten years  have passed
Floyd |    since  Peter Knott  went  on  his  murderous
Floyd |    rampage,  the people of Springfield have not
Floyd |    forgotten.
Floyd |
Floyd |       Upon hearing that the home considered him
Floyd |    rehabilitated and was considering  releasing
Floyd |    him early, a large crowd gathered around the
Floyd |    Mayor's office and staged a  loud protest on
Floyd |    his lawn.
Floyd |
Floyd |       The mayor promised to do his best to stop
Floyd |    Knott's release, but unless the county comes
Floyd |    up with more  money for  the facility,  they
Floyd |    will have to release twenty patients and lay
Floyd |    off several staff members in order to remain
Floyd |    operational.
Floyd |
Floyd |       A spokesman for the complex said: "We are
Floyd |    only thinking of releasing those individuals
Floyd |    that  have  responded  completely  to  their
Floyd |    therapy and that  we believe  pose no threat
Floyd |    to themselves or to others."
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, ""More text!"" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Whoa." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Whooooooaaaaaaa." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Just for context..." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Assuming you haven't lost your grip on reality, you are Isaiah Knott,
Floyd | a twenty-seven year old man from the Appalachian mountains.  You are
Floyd | wearing your comfortable jeans, a thick flannel shirt, and hiking
Floyd | boots.
Floyd |
Floyd | There are four wires protruding out of your head, and a large, painful
Floyd | bruise spreading across your arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Our last name is Knott." 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "So the murderer is...*drumroll* DAD?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I think so." 	
			Cheddarius says, "We didn't even know there was a murderer" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Murders have never been mentioned" 	
			AutomatonZX27 exclaims, "The plot thickens!" 	
			Cheddarius says, "We assumed that Dad went to an asylum because he thought he was abducted by aliens" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Tell Dad about the papers? Show them to pop?" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Do we still want to cheer robot-maybe-less-homocidal-than-the-real-dad up?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Show papers to dad?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "The papers are probably more depressing the cheery." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Nah, I think we discovered the real purpose of the game" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Save first, maybe" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf8" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Inside Pop's
Floyd |    The comforting familiarity of Pop's storefront vanishes when you
Floyd | enter.  All of the aisles are barren and empty.  The candy display
Floyd | visible from outside is conspicuously absent.  The only reason you
Floyd | have to think that this is actually Pop's store is a young-looking Pop
Floyd | standing behind the counter.
Floyd |    Pop is standing behind the counter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "show papers to pop" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "papers".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "show newspaper to pop" 		
	

Floyd | Pop takes the articles and briefly glances at them before handing them
Floyd | back.  "These are entirely outside of my program.  Sorry."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter car" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | It's a relief to be driving out of town.  There usually aren't a lot
Floyd | of people at your house, so at least you can pretend that things are
Floyd | normal when you don't see any.
Floyd |
Floyd | Eventually you pull in the driveway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | >
Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "show newspaper to dad" 		
	

Floyd | You watch your father's lips move as he scans down the articles.  His
Floyd | brow furrows and he shakes his head several times as he reads.
Floyd | Finally, he looks up at you quizzically.  "I don't know where you got
Floyd | these, but they aren't real.  First of all, I've only been here a
Floyd | couple of months, so this one from..."  He checks the date again, "ten
Floyd | years from now is just a plain lie."  He shakes his head.  "They're
Floyd | both lies!  I've been here the whole time, I couldn't have killed
Floyd | anybody.  Unless these aliens are body snatchers, and it was my evil
Floyd | twin that done it."  His agitation fades as he puts the articles on
Floyd | the coffee table.  "Ain't no way those are real."  When you look back
Floyd | to the coffee table to retrieve the articles, they're gone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Huh." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a hoe, a bucket, and an axe.  The bucket seems to contain
Floyd | some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Hmmm" 	
			EmacsUser says, "(dis)Belief seems to create and destroy." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about murder" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "murder".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about gun" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "gun".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "ask dad about axe" 		
	

Floyd | "Never heard of it.  Sorry."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "give axe to dad" 		
	

Floyd | Your dad raises his eyebrow.  "Do I need this?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter car" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | As you drive into town, you carefully scan the oppressive fog for any
Floyd | weakness. Occasionally you drive down one of the other side roads, but
Floyd | you always end up heading toward town.  You roll to a stop in front of
Floyd | Pop's market.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Public Library
Floyd |    This is the library that you remember, the desk, the carpeting, the
Floyd | walls, they all feel right to you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x desk" 		
	

Floyd | The old, familiar library desk is a welcome sight.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x wall" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "wall".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x carpet" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "carpet".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Outside Pop's
Floyd |    Now that you're at the end of the road, the fog has spread out just
Floyd | enough to give you a taste of town.  What you can see is exactly like
Floyd | you remember it, perhaps a little cleaner, a bit newer.  Pop's store
Floyd | stands before you to the south, and the library sits regally to the
Floyd | north, the two real landmarks of Springfield.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "There's no handy computer terminal in this library" 	
			EmacsUser says, "We could prove to dad that they took his body if he'd go look at the 5222 cylinder." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You try to walk to the store next door, but the wall of fog covers the
Floyd | doorway. Groping for the handle, you pull the door open, step inside
Floyd | and proceed to walk through the fog, which eventually clears, leaving
Floyd | you on the sidewalk in front of Pop's.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Hmm" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "How about we go take a look south of the house again?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Fine by me." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "enter car" 		
	

Floyd | Okay, you're now in the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You're not going anywhere until you get out of the big, blue Pontiac.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "drive" 		
	

Floyd | It's a relief to be driving out of town.  There usually aren't a lot
Floyd | of people at your house, so at least you can pretend that things are
Floyd | normal when you don't see any.
Floyd |
Floyd | Eventually you pull in the driveway.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | Driveway
Floyd |    The lawn is freshly mowed, the north side of the house looks just
Floyd | as good as the south side, and off to the southwest, the garden is a
Floyd | prize winner.
Floyd |    You see a big, blue Pontiac here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Why don't we look WEST of house" 	
			Cheddarius says, "That's the garden" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Nothing interesting there" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "nw" 		
	

Floyd | Garden
Floyd |    The garden that you let go to weed is flourishing here.  Tulips add
Floyd | color to the first greens of the vegetables pushing up through the
Floyd | ground.  The well is here, surrounded by flowers.  The front of the
Floyd | house is to the northeast and the back is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "We could check again. The library changed." 	
			AutomatonZX27 exclaims, "It's still...west of house!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x well" 		
	

Floyd | This well, like the wood-burning stove inside of the house, was one of
Floyd | the few things of quality you've always had.  For as long as you can
Floyd | remember, it has always provided clear, sweet water.  It's about two
Floyd | and a half feet in diameter and lined with white stones.  A board is
Floyd | mortared into the top of it as an anchor for the rope.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 asks, "You know, West of House?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Huh?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Oh" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "enter well" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to enter the well.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Like in Zork?" 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "climb rope" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to climb the rope.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Yep" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Anyway, you can get water from the well" 	
			Cheddarius says, "But other than that, I don't think it's good for anything" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a hoe, a bucket, and an axe.  The bucket seems to contain
Floyd | some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Shall we continue?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "What's the hoe for?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "Digging up the clod of dirt" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "digging".
Floyd |

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Oh wait, we got the axe with it" 	
	

Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "And the axe, yeah" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Yeah, we used it to get other things. It's had no purpose of its own yet." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Garden
Floyd |    The garden that you let go to weed is flourishing here.  Tulips add
Floyd | color to the first greens of the vegetables pushing up through the
Floyd | ground.  The well is here, surrounded by flowers.  The front of the
Floyd | house is to the northeast and the back is to the southeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "se" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "cut tree with axe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "cut".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x tree" 		
	

Floyd | This tree stands precisely on the spot where your thinking stump
Floyd | should be.  As you look at the tree, and the initials carved in it,
Floyd | you can almost feel a glimmer of recognition in the back of your mind,
Floyd | but you're still too befuddled by the loss of your stump.  Worse yet,
Floyd | there's no good place to sit and think about this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "chop tree" 		
	

Floyd | You swing the axe and strike the initialed tree.  There is a loud
Floyd | thunk and the impact jolts your arms.  You pull the axe away and
Floyd | inspect the initialed tree.  It appears undamaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, ""Chop"! That's it!" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Hm" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "chop tree" 		
	

Floyd | You swing the axe and strike the initialed tree.  There is a loud
Floyd | thunk and the impact jolts your arms.  You pull the axe away and
Floyd | inspect the initialed tree.  It appears undamaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "chop tree" 		
	

Floyd | You swing the axe and strike the initialed tree.  There is a loud
Floyd | thunk and the impact jolts your arms.  You pull the axe away and
Floyd | inspect the initialed tree.  It appears undamaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "What can we chop" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Tree seems like the only reasonable option" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Oh, got it" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd |    The bedroom has also learned of the wonders of carpeting, and your
Floyd | shoddy mattress has been replaced with a beautiful brass bed.  In the
Floyd | south-west corner of the room is a giant metal cylinder with rounded
Floyd | ends.  It stands well over eight feet tall, and comes close to
Floyd | brushing the ceiling.  The only break in the seamless metal is a pad
Floyd | protruding out of its side.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "chop window" 		
	

Floyd | You swing the axe and strike the window.  There is a loud thunk and
Floyd | the impact jolts your arms.  You pull the axe away and inspect the
Floyd | window.  It appears undamaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Right, but they're not real. Only the hoe and axe are known to be real." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Huh." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "chop cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | The metal of the cylinder appears to be much stronger than the blade
Floyd | of the axe.  Aside from a faint scratch on the cylinder, all you have
Floyd | accomplished is severely dulling your axe blade.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, ">CHOP DAD" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "chop dad" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | [TADS-1026: wrong number of arguments to user function "<NO SYMBOL
Floyd | TABLE>.<NO SYMBOL TABLE>"]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "I say." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Oops." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "I'm a fantastic beta-tester/homicidal maniac" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Nope, it's good" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Thought I had destroyed the game there for a while" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | Bedroom
Floyd |    The bedroom has also learned of the wonders of carpeting, and your
Floyd | shoddy mattress has been replaced with a beautiful brass bed.  In the
Floyd | south-west corner of the room is a giant metal cylinder with rounded
Floyd | ends.  It stands well over eight feet tall, and comes close to
Floyd | brushing the ceiling.  The only break in the seamless metal is a pad
Floyd | protruding out of its side.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "chop bed" 		
	

Floyd | You swing the axe and strike the brass bed.  There is a loud thunk and
Floyd | the impact jolts your arms.  You pull the axe away and inspect the
Floyd | brass bed.  It appears undamaged.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "type 52222" 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "chop cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | (on the keypad)
Floyd | You start pressing buttons.  The keypad buzzes sharply at you when you
Floyd | finish.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | The metal of the cylinder appears to be much stronger than the blade
Floyd | of the axe.  Aside from a faint scratch on the cylinder, all you have
Floyd | accomplished is severely dulling your axe blade.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "chop cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | The metal of the cylinder appears to be much stronger than the blade
Floyd | of the axe.  Aside from a faint scratch on the cylinder, all you have
Floyd | accomplished is severely dulling your axe blade.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "type 5222" 		
	

Floyd | (on the keypad)
Floyd | You start pressing buttons.  The keypad buzzes sharply at you when you
Floyd | finish.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "type 2225" 		
	

Floyd | (on the keypad)
Floyd | You start pressing buttons.  The keypad buzzes sharply at you when you
Floyd | finish.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "examine cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | In many of the abduction stories that you read, there were cylinders
Floyd | like this one that contained other abductees.  This one is certainly
Floyd | large enough.
Floyd |
Floyd | Now you have a chance to see what is inside the enigmatic cylinder.  A
Floyd | large rectangle of the cylinder has become a dark window to the
Floyd | interior.
Floyd |
Floyd | A keypad protrudes from the cylinder's side and has nine keys, each
Floyd | with a different alien symbol on it.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Oh, so we can't enter the code again." 	
	AutomatonZX27 says (to Floyd), "type 1026" 		
	

Floyd | (on the keypad)
Floyd | There are only nine keys.  (You can't use zero.)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "We already figured out the code" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Dad told us, it's 5222" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad is sitting on the couch.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "dad, w" 		
	

Floyd | "I just don't feel like doin' much of anything."
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "tell dad about cylinder" 		
	

Floyd | "Okay, okay, I'll go look at it."  He gets up and wanders into the
Floyd | bedroom.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "aha" 	
			EmacsUser exclaims, "Aha!" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a hoe, a bucket, and an axe.  The bucket seems to contain
Floyd | some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | You wait for some noise from the bedroom, some sign that your dad is
Floyd | still functioning.  Eventually you hear him say, "Bastards lied to me.
Floyd | They lied."  There is a short pause, and then the harsh phrase
Floyd | "Bastards'll pay."  He storms into the living room, obviously on his
Floyd | way towards the back door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 exclaims, "Progress!" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Uh, what now?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf9" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd | Your dad strides angrily off to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |    Your dad strides angrily off to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, ">FOLLOW DAD" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "follow dad" 		
	

Floyd | I don't see any dad here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |    Your dad strides angrily off to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |    Your dad is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your dad keeps running his hand over the tree with the initials carved
Floyd | in it, and muttering.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Ah." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "give axe to dad" 		
	

Floyd | Your father looks at you for a long moment before it registers what
Floyd | you are offering.  He accepts the axe grimly.  Your dad looks at the
Floyd | axe solemnly for a moment, and a tear streams down his cheek.  "Too
Floyd | many damn lies."  are the only words he says before beginning to swing
Floyd | the axe at the tree with all of his might.
Floyd |
Floyd | The sound of hollow thuds fills the air.  You can't see any visible
Floyd | damage on the tree, but your father continues chopping with demented
Floyd | ferocity.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "What did we do in the memory?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "We went to the forest, correct?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Just as you are about to give up hope that the tree can be damaged,
Floyd | you see sparks of electricity shooting off of it, and smoke starting
Floyd | to rise off of its branches.  Your father continues striking it with
Floyd | the axe, and there is a loud crackle as the tree simply winks out of
Floyd | existence, revealing a tall, seamless metal tower inside the spot the
Floyd | tree had been.  Your father, unfazed at this transformation from wood
Floyd | to metal, starts striking up sparks and horribly denting the side of
Floyd | the tower with his axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | An alien hurries down the path.  Its gaze is locked on your father,
Floyd | and it's holding a metal prod.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "in the memory?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |    Your dad is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "We remembered Dad chopping down the tree" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Oh. We ran away and eventually heard it fall." 	
			Cheddarius says, "We went to the forest to try and get away, but the chopping echoed like the crack of a rifle, it said" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yeah" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "So, wait?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Should we save?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I think the alien is going to stop him though." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Already saved." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Should we attack the alien with water or hoe?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Just as you are about to give up hope that the tree can be damaged,
Floyd | you see sparks of electricity shooting off of it, and smoke starting
Floyd | to rise off of its branches.  Your father continues striking it with
Floyd | the axe, and there is a loud crackle as the tree simply winks out of
Floyd | existence, revealing a tall, seamless metal tower inside the spot the
Floyd | tree had been.  Your father, unfazed at this transformation from wood
Floyd | to metal, starts striking up sparks and horribly denting the side of
Floyd | the tower with his axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | An alien hurries down the path.  Its gaze is locked on your father,
Floyd | and it's holding a metal prod.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Or just let the alien stop him?" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "x prod?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x prod" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "prod".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x alien" 		
	

Floyd | The alien is wielding a metal prod at your father.
Floyd |
Floyd | You watch the alien as it approaches your father and touches the metal
Floyd | prod to the base of his skull.  Your father stiffens and falls to the
Floyd | ground.  The alien turns to you and holds your gaze as the ground
Floyd | beneath it becomes foggy and it and your father are swallowed into the
Floyd | hill.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |    You see an alien here.
Floyd |    Your dad is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Attack him?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "The alien, I mean?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I guess." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit alien with hoe" 		
	

Floyd | As you rush the alien, you can feel that you are stepping over some
Floyd | internal boundary.  The madness rises within you, but the only way out
Floyd | of it seems to be through it.  You strike at the alien with the hoe,
Floyd | and experience what feels like an eternal moment of fear and rage.
Floyd | Your hand comes over your head in slow motion, yet with all of your
Floyd | strength behind it.  You can hear your father's axe bite into the
Floyd | tower just as the hoe reaches the alien's face.  You hear the metal of
Floyd | the tower yielding:  a slow, tortured squeal of anguish.
Floyd |
Floyd | The world around you begins to melt away-- the alien, your father, the
Floyd | hoe-- they all fade into nothing.  It is only the screaming:  the
Floyd | shrill, metallic squealing that accompanies you all the way into
Floyd | unconsciousness.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your eyes come into focus on a slate-gray sky.  Your arms are firmly
Floyd | gripped by two guards on either side of you, who are firmly escorting
Floyd | you towards the gates of Juniper Hill asylum.  The same asylum that
Floyd | your father was taken to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "....Ohhhhhhhhh." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |    You see an alien here.
Floyd |    Your dad is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Uh-oh" 	
			Cheddarius says, "We are hallucinating." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Were the outcomes the same?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "I don't know" 	
			Cheddarius says, "We only went one command into each path" 	
			Cheddarius says, "But they were different" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Which path do we want then?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "The alien is the guards" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Yes, and they were checking our recognition of concepts like color and shape. I think you're right." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | In a total of 537 turns, you have achieved a score of 160 points out
Floyd | of a possible 200.  You also received 15 bonus points.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Still some ways to go it seems." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Okay, let's try the crazy way?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I'm okay with that." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit alien with hoe" 		
	

Floyd | As you rush the alien, you can feel that you are stepping over some
Floyd | internal boundary.  The madness rises within you, but the only way out
Floyd | of it seems to be through it.  You strike at the alien with the hoe,
Floyd | and experience what feels like an eternal moment of fear and rage.
Floyd | Your hand comes over your head in slow motion, yet with all of your
Floyd | strength behind it.  You can hear your father's axe bite into the
Floyd | tower just as the hoe reaches the alien's face.  You hear the metal of
Floyd | the tower yielding:  a slow, tortured squeal of anguish.
Floyd |
Floyd | The world around you begins to melt away-- the alien, your father, the
Floyd | hoe-- they all fade into nothing.  It is only the screaming:  the
Floyd | shrill, metallic squealing that accompanies you all the way into
Floyd | unconsciousness.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your eyes come into focus on a slate-gray sky.  Your arms are firmly
Floyd | gripped by two guards on either side of you, who are firmly escorting
Floyd | you towards the gates of Juniper Hill asylum.  The same asylum that
Floyd | your father was taken to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Gates of Asylum
Floyd |    You've only been to Juniper Hill once before, when you had to go
Floyd | sign the paperwork as your father's legal guardian-- your mom couldn't
Floyd | be found.  It looks the same as it did then:  serene, quiet, dead.
Floyd | Through the closed outer gates you can see the plush, well-tended lawn
Floyd | where the less violent inmates are allowed to go.
Floyd |    You see your bruise here.
Floyd |    The guards are gripping your arms.
Floyd |
Floyd | Through the pain and confusion, your mind relives that instant of
Floyd | striking the alien over and over.  Was there really an alien there to
Floyd | hit?  If you were hallucinating, isn't it possible that what you saw
Floyd | as an alien was just an ordinary person?  The possibilities of what
Floyd | you may have done start to sink in. When your dad went on his shooting
Floyd | spree in the restaurant ten years ago, was he seeing people, or alien
Floyd | faces conjured up by his own fevered imagination?
Floyd |
Floyd | Maybe Juniper Hill is where you belong-- you and your father.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | You close the last twenty feet to the gate.  The guard on your right
Floyd | releases your arm to go talk to the gate-keeper.  The other guard
Floyd | clamps down painfully on your left arm.  The scene around you seems to
Floyd | blur; is it just your eyes tearing up from the pain?  You feel an
Floyd | all-too-familiar tingling sensation along your scalp, and the world
Floyd | comes into focus again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard continues conferring with the gate-keeper for a moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Oh god, this game took a weird turn" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | The gate-keeper pushes a button, and the heavy, wrought-iron fence is
Floyd | hydraulically pushed open.  The guard returns to your side and grabs
Floyd | your arm again.  They escort you across the plush lawn into the
Floyd | freshly whitewashed building.  They force you into a small room where
Floyd | they wrestle you into a straight-jacket, and then they take you to a
Floyd | classic padded cell, and put you inside.  Any doubts you may have had
Floyd | about the reality of your situation are quickly dispelled as you rub
Floyd | your face against the rough canvas padding on your walls.  The cell is
Floyd | real.
Floyd |
Floyd | Real enough, anyway.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a total of 542 turns, you have achieved a score of 175 points out
Floyd | of a possible 200.  You also received 15 bonus points.
Floyd |
Floyd | You may restore a saved game, start over, quit, or undo the current
Floyd | command.
Floyd | Please enter RESTORE, RESTART, QUIT, or UNDO:  >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	

Floyd | File to restore >

		Cheddarius asks, "Which file was the most recent?" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Cf7, I believe" 	
			EmacsUser says, "cf9" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "cf9" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |    Your dad strides angrily off to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |    Your dad strides angrily off to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |    Your dad strides angrily off to the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |    Your dad is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your dad keeps running his hand over the tree with the initials carved
Floyd | in it, and muttering.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "chop dad with axe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to chop Dad.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your dad's murmuring gets louder, you can hear snatches of it.
Floyd | "...need an axe ...  where?  ...  Think!"  His mumbles trail off
Floyd | again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "hit dad with axe" 		
	

Floyd | You grapple with your father, who pushes who back with incredible
Floyd | strength.  "What the hell was that for?"
Floyd |
Floyd | Your dad keeps running his hand over the tree with the initials carved
Floyd | in it, and muttering.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Your dad's murmuring gets louder, you can hear snatches of it.
Floyd | "...need an axe ...  where?  ...  Think!"  His mumbles trail off
Floyd | again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "give axe to dad" 		
	

Floyd | Your father looks at you for a long moment before it registers what
Floyd | you are offering.  He accepts the axe grimly.  Your dad looks at the
Floyd | axe solemnly for a moment, and a tear streams down his cheek.  "Too
Floyd | many damn lies."  are the only words he says before beginning to swing
Floyd | the axe at the tree with all of his might.
Floyd |
Floyd | The sound of hollow thuds fills the air.  You can't see any visible
Floyd | damage on the tree, but your father continues chopping with demented
Floyd | ferocity.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Now what? Just wait?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I guess." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | Just as you are about to give up hope that the tree can be damaged,
Floyd | you see sparks of electricity shooting off of it, and smoke starting
Floyd | to rise off of its branches.  Your father continues striking it with
Floyd | the axe, and there is a loud crackle as the tree simply winks out of
Floyd | existence, revealing a tall, seamless metal tower inside the spot the
Floyd | tree had been.  Your father, unfazed at this transformation from wood
Floyd | to metal, starts striking up sparks and horribly denting the side of
Floyd | the tower with his axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | An alien hurries down the path.  Its gaze is locked on your father,
Floyd | and it's holding a metal prod.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | You watch the alien as it approaches your father and touches the metal
Floyd | prod to the base of his skull.  Your father stiffens and falls to the
Floyd | ground.  The alien turns to you and holds your gaze as the ground
Floyd | beneath it becomes foggy and it and your father are swallowed into the
Floyd | hill.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You wander aimlessly for a while, but eventually the aliens give you
Floyd | other puzzles to work on.  You do so listlessly, thinking back to the
Floyd | bizarre opportunity you had with your father, and wondering what you
Floyd | could have done differently.  Eventually, you crawl into bed, tired
Floyd | and confused.
Floyd |
Floyd |    When you awake the next morning, you feel a little odd.  You sit up
Floyd | and rub your face, running your hands back over your head.  Ah, that
Floyd | must be why you feel odd, they took the wires out last night.  You
Floyd | yawn, stretch, and blink to clear your eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Click.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a total of 543 turns, you have achieved a score of 160 points out
Floyd | of a possible 200.  You also received 15 bonus points.
Floyd |
Floyd | You may restore a saved game, start over, quit, or undo the current
Floyd | command.
Floyd | Please enter RESTORE, RESTART, QUIT, or UNDO:  >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "restore cf9" 		
	

Floyd | Please enter RESTORE, RESTART, QUIT, or UNDO:  >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "restore" 		AutomatonZX27 says, "Eep." 	
	

Floyd | File to restore >

		Cheddarius says, "What" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf9" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd | Assuming you haven't lost your grip on reality, you are Isaiah Knott,
Floyd | a twenty-seven year old man from the Appalachian mountains.  You are
Floyd | wearing your comfortable jeans, a thick flannel shirt, and hiking
Floyd | boots.
Floyd |
Floyd | There are four wires protruding out of your head, and a large, painful
Floyd | bruise spreading across your arm.  Your dad strides angrily off to the
Floyd | south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "feel wires" 		
	

Floyd | Without a mirror, it's really difficult to examine them.  Just from
Floyd | touch, all four wires are about a quarter-inch thick, and they
Floyd | seamlessly attach to your attach to your skull.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "What are the wires?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Are they real?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Don't know if you saw that, AutomatonZX27." 	
			EmacsUser says, "We might cut them." 	
			AutomatonZX27 asks, "Saw what?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "The response to feel wires." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "cut wires" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "cut".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "chop wires with axe" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know how to chop the wires.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		AutomatonZX27 says, "Nope, I didn;t" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "pull wires" 		
	

Floyd | You firmly pull on one of the wires.  It's like pulling on a large
Floyd | clump of your own hair.  It might come free, but how much will it
Floyd | hurt?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Yes, because chopping vaguely at your head with an axe is the sign of a sane mind." 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Didn't*" 	
			Cheddarius P 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Also, the wires are EVIL PENTAGRAM SOUL SUCK HORROR" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Don't forget the double colon for :P." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "So where are the remaining points?" 	
			EmacsUser reviews the endings we've seen. 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Argh" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "I have to go guys" 	
			AutomatonZX27 says, "Enjoy the game" 	
			EmacsUser waves goodbye. 	
			AutomatonZX27 exclaims, "Bye!" 	
	AutomatonZX27 disappears in a flash of glaring white light. 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Living Room
Floyd |    The living room is tastefully decorated.  Plush wall-to-wall
Floyd | carpeting soothes your feet while your eyes marvel at the new sofa and
Floyd | coffee table.  The wood-burning stove is the only real reminder of the
Floyd | house you live in.  The front door to the north opens out on the
Floyd | driveway, the sparkly new kitchen is to the south, and the bedroom is
Floyd | west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Kitchen
Floyd |    The kitchen is just as small as you remember, but completely
Floyd | renovated, just like the outside of the house.  The appliances and the
Floyd | linolium on the floor are new.  There's a space-saving microwave oven
Floyd | installed above the range.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Back Porch
Floyd |    The building to the north looks far too good to be your house.  It
Floyd | sports new aluminum siding and shingles; the screen door is in place
Floyd | and freshly painted.  Off to the northwest, the garden is an explosion
Floyd | of color.  The path through the woods leads back south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |    Your dad is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your dad keeps running his hand over the tree with the initials carved
Floyd | in it, and muttering.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "I want to check something." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "give axe to dad" 		
	

Floyd | Your father looks at you for a long moment before it registers what
Floyd | you are offering.  He accepts the axe grimly.  Your dad looks at the
Floyd | axe solemnly for a moment, and a tear streams down his cheek.  "Too
Floyd | many damn lies."  are the only words he says before beginning to swing
Floyd | the axe at the tree with all of his might.
Floyd |
Floyd | The sound of hollow thuds fills the air.  You can't see any visible
Floyd | damage on the tree, but your father continues chopping with demented
Floyd | ferocity.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You have a hoe and a bucket.  The bucket seems to contain some water.
Floyd |
Floyd | Just as you are about to give up hope that the tree can be damaged,
Floyd | you see sparks of electricity shooting off of it, and smoke starting
Floyd | to rise off of its branches.  Your father continues striking it with
Floyd | the axe, and there is a loud crackle as the tree simply winks out of
Floyd | existence, revealing a tall, seamless metal tower inside the spot the
Floyd | tree had been.  Your father, unfazed at this transformation from wood
Floyd | to metal, starts striking up sparks and horribly denting the side of
Floyd | the tower with his axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | An alien hurries down the path.  Its gaze is locked on your father,
Floyd | and it's holding a metal prod.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "hit alien" 		
	

Floyd | It feels dangerous to go after the alien with nothing but your bare
Floyd | hands, but you go for it anyway.  The element of surprise is on your
Floyd | side, at least:  the alien is completely focused on your father.  As
Floyd | you close the final few steps to the alien, it sees you out of the
Floyd | corner of its eye and reflexively jerks its arm.  The metal prod
Floyd | grazes your temple and sends a jolt of electricity through your body,
Floyd | hurling you to the ground, momentarily as helpless as a newborn.
Floyd |
Floyd | You watch the alien as it approaches your father and touches the metal
Floyd | prod to the base of his skull.  Your father stiffens and falls to the
Floyd | ground.  The alien turns to you and holds your gaze as the ground
Floyd | beneath it becomes foggy and it and your father are swallowed into the
Floyd | hill.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | (Undoing one command)
Floyd |
Floyd | Hill Top
Floyd |    You are on the top of the hill just south of your house, surrounded
Floyd | by trees and spring-time air.  The familiar path beneath your feet
Floyd | leads south, just like it always has.  A thick fog in the distance
Floyd | obscures a normally beautiful view of the surrounding hilltops.  You
Floyd | are surrounded by artificial trees.  One of them has initials carved
Floyd | into it.
Floyd |    You see an alien here.
Floyd |    Your dad is here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "hit alien with hoe" 		
	

Floyd | As you rush the alien, you can feel that you are stepping over some
Floyd | internal boundary.  The madness rises within you, but the only way out
Floyd | of it seems to be through it.  You strike at the alien with the hoe,
Floyd | and experience what feels like an eternal moment of fear and rage.
Floyd | Your hand comes over your head in slow motion, yet with all of your
Floyd | strength behind it.  You can hear your father's axe bite into the
Floyd | tower just as the hoe reaches the alien's face.  You hear the metal of
Floyd | the tower yielding:  a slow, tortured squeal of anguish.
Floyd |
Floyd | The world around you begins to melt away-- the alien, your father, the
Floyd | hoe-- they all fade into nothing.  It is only the screaming:  the
Floyd | shrill, metallic squealing that accompanies you all the way into
Floyd | unconsciousness.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your eyes come into focus on a slate-gray sky.  Your arms are firmly
Floyd | gripped by two guards on either side of you, who are firmly escorting
Floyd | you towards the gates of Juniper Hill asylum.  The same asylum that
Floyd | your father was taken to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "feel wires" 		
	

Floyd | The guards have your arms firmly pinioned to your sides.
Floyd |
Floyd | Through the pain and confusion, your mind relives that instant of
Floyd | striking the alien over and over.  Was there really an alien there to
Floyd | hit?  If you were hallucinating, isn't it possible that what you saw
Floyd | as an alien was just an ordinary person?  The possibilities of what
Floyd | you may have done start to sink in. When your dad went on his shooting
Floyd | spree in the restaurant ten years ago, was he seeing people, or alien
Floyd | faces conjured up by his own fevered imagination?
Floyd |
Floyd | Maybe Juniper Hill is where you belong-- you and your father.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Drat. I wanted to know if we still had wires in our head." 	
			EmacsUser reviews the endings some more. 	
			djfletch says, "wonder if we can escape here" 	
			djfletch says, "it was quite specific about how one guard lets go of us" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I would bet so then." 	
			EmacsUser says (to djfletch), "Have a try." 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "cf10" 		
	

Floyd | File to save game in >
Floyd | Saved.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Touchy asks, "What are you playing right now?" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You are empty-handed.
Floyd |
Floyd | You close the last twenty feet to the gate.  The guard on your right
Floyd | releases your arm to go talk to the gate-keeper.  The other guard
Floyd | clamps down painfully on your left arm.  The scene around you seems to
Floyd | blur; is it just your eyes tearing up from the pain?  You feel an
Floyd | all-too-familiar tingling sensation along your scalp, and the world
Floyd | comes into focus again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Alien Abduction" 	
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "punch guard" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "punch".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	djfletch says (to Floyd), "hit guard" 		
	

Floyd | You flail with your free arm at the one guard still holding you, but
Floyd | to no avail.  Even one-handed, his grip is stronger than your arm,
Floyd | leaving his other hand free to rebuff your attacks and get some good
Floyd | jabs in of his own.  The other guard glances over, unconcerned.
Floyd |
Floyd | The guard continues conferring with the gate-keeper for a moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		djfletch says, "oh well" 	
			EmacsUser exclaims, "Wait!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "run" 		
	

Floyd | I don't know the word "run".
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "feel wires" 		
	

Floyd | Without a mirror, it's really difficult to examine them.  Just from
Floyd | touch, all four wires are about a quarter-inch thick, and they
Floyd | seamlessly attach to your attach to your skull.
Floyd |
Floyd | The gate-keeper pushes a button, and the heavy, wrought-iron fence is
Floyd | hydraulically pushed open.  The guard returns to your side and grabs
Floyd | your arm again.  They escort you across the plush lawn into the
Floyd | freshly whitewashed building.  They force you into a small room where
Floyd | they wrestle you into a straight-jacket, and then they take you to a
Floyd | classic padded cell, and put you inside.  Any doubts you may have had
Floyd | about the reality of your situation are quickly dispelled as you rub
Floyd | your face against the rough canvas padding on your walls.  The cell is
Floyd | real.
Floyd |
Floyd | Real enough, anyway.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a total of 544 turns, you have achieved a score of 175 points out
Floyd | of a possible 200.  You also received 15 bonus points.
Floyd |
Floyd | You may restore a saved game, start over, quit, or undo the current
Floyd | command.
Floyd | Please enter RESTORE, RESTART, QUIT, or UNDO:  >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | Please enter RESTORE, RESTART, QUIT, or UNDO:  >

		Cheddarius says, "Time for walkthrough? I think we've won the game all we can..." 	
			EmacsUser exclaims, "So we still do have wires!" 	
			Cheddarius says, "It could be a bug in the game" 	
			Cheddarius says, "The creator might have just forgotten to remove it, or figured it didn't matter" 	
			EmacsUser says, "We've been playing a long time. I'd be okay with a walkthrough, except that I've never seen one used in a CF transcript." 	
			EmacsUser looks up walkthrough on the ifdb. 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "restore cf9" 		
	

Floyd | Please enter RESTORE, RESTART, QUIT, or UNDO:  >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	

Floyd | File to restore >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf10" 		
	

Floyd | Gates of Asylum
Floyd |    You've only been to Juniper Hill once before, when you had to go
Floyd | sign the paperwork as your father's legal guardian-- your mom couldn't
Floyd | be found.  It looks the same as it did then:  serene, quiet, dead.
Floyd | Through the closed outer gates you can see the plush, well-tended lawn
Floyd | where the less violent inmates are allowed to go.
Floyd |    You see your bruise here.
Floyd |    The guards are gripping your arms.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes...
Floyd |
Floyd | You close the last twenty feet to the gate.  The guard on your right
Floyd | releases your arm to go talk to the gate-keeper.  The other guard
Floyd | clamps down painfully on your left arm.  The scene around you seems to
Floyd | blur; is it just your eyes tearing up from the pain?  You feel an
Floyd | all-too-familiar tingling sensation along your scalp, and the world
Floyd | comes into focus again.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "pull wire" 		
	

Floyd | You sense that this is probably your only chance to do anything, and
Floyd | so you seize on the one possibility that offers you hope.  You reach
Floyd | up with your free hand and pull on one of the wires with all of your
Floyd | strength.  The pain is incredible.  The guard realizes something is
Floyd | wrong when your knees give out from under you.  You can hear them
Floyd | frantically shouting something, but the words are lost behind a fine
Floyd | red mist of pain.  As the pain pushes you to the limits of your very
Floyd | being, you feel a moist ripping and the wire starts to pull free.
Floyd | Then, you thankfully lose consciousness.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | You awaken on the ground in the clearing where you saw the ship.  The
Floyd | morning is growing bright in the east.  Stiff joints protest your
Floyd | weight as you stand up amongst the litter of pictures on the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "get pictures" 		
	

Floyd | Gathering the pictures up off of the ground, you try not to look at
Floyd | them, being terrified of what they may show, yet insanely curious as
Floyd | to what's on them.  Once you have them piled in your hands, you take a
Floyd | deep breath and try to still your nervous heart.
Floyd |
Floyd | Clammy fingertips far too distant and removed to be yours reach out
Floyd | and start flipping through the pictures.  All of them seem to be
Floyd | identical.  All of them capture bare tree branches carefully
Floyd | silhouetted against the full moon and the clear, starry sky.  Numb
Floyd | fingers slowly flip identical pictures past unseeing eyes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your mind focuses on one part of that scene, and the more you think
Floyd | about it, the more clearly you see it-- the gentle face of the moon,
Floyd | not only looking down at you, but winking at you conspiratorially, as
Floyd | if it knows something that you don't.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In a total of 543 turns, you have achieved a score of 200 points out
Floyd | of a possible 200.  You also received 15 bonus points.
Floyd |
Floyd | You may restore a saved game, start over, quit, or undo the current
Floyd | command.
Floyd | Please enter RESTORE, RESTART, QUIT, or UNDO:  >

		EmacsUser says, "I'm done for the day." 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "I say~!" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Oh" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Right, then" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Thanks!" 	
			EmacsUser says, "That took a lot longer than I thought it would." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yeah" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Hopefully next time we'll have some more club members present."	
	



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ClubFloyd Transcript:
A Day for Soft Food by Tod Levi
As played on ifMUD on June 12, 2010

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of A Day for Soft Food, written by Tod Levi. A Day for Soft Food was originally released as part of the 1999 Interactive Fiction competition, where it took fourth place. It went on to be nominated for Best Individual PC and Best NPC Xyzzy Awards. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting the ifWiki.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.


		
	
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	DavidW says (to Floyd), "load softfood" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
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Floyd |                         A Day for Soft Food
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |                      [ Press a key to begin. ]

		
	DavidW pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
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Floyd |
Floyd | Ever since the Provider's sickness began, he's been all hisses and
Floyd | growls. Even the slightest misstep annoys him. Maybe that's why your
Floyd | bowl has held nothing but hard food lately. And not much of that.
Floyd |
Floyd | You awaken to a faint twitter. Perhaps a trick of the rising light,
Floyd | you pinpoint a fluttering shape. Your quickened breath frosts the
Floyd | window pane, the dawn promising no ordinary day.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
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Floyd |
Floyd | A DAY FOR SOFT FOOD
Floyd | Copyright (c) 1999 by Tod Levi
Floyd | (Please type INFO for more information.)
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 990930 / Inform v6.15 Library 6/7
Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | Opposite a billowy wall, a window looks east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "(There's a box quote we missed at the beginning of the game, but we don't need it.)" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the east, a shape flutters out of view.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again. 		
	smartgenes arrives, full of fun and funk. 		Tale asks, "Does Mr. Levi know we're playing?" 	
	Laroquod arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		maga says, "doubtful" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x shape" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		PaulSharke says, "Ooh playing this and watching the game simultaneously is going to be tricky." 	
	Tale says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You bump your nose on the glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach growls.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You carry nothing between your teeth. You are also quite hungry, and
Floyd | your dark fur is well-groomed.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "paw glass" 		
	

Floyd | You feel nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "can we restart?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "meow" 		
	

Floyd | You mew loudly, plaintively.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "hiss" 		
	

Floyd | You growl and hiss, but to no avail.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "i didnt get the start info" 	
	Laroquod says, "Interesting." 		PaulSharke says, "We are a cat, and we are hungry because our owner is sick and uninclined to feed us." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x snoring" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | Opposite a billowy wall, a window looks east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "Do @recap #toyshop 500" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	Laroquod has had its fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	

Floyd | You nose your way under the billowy wall...
Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds, though when the
Floyd | Provider is here, you do so with care. He is mean enough when
Floyd | un-provoked, and does not appreciate being woken. A cord hangs beside
Floyd | a billowy wall to the east. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "meow" 		
	

Floyd | You mew loudly, plaintively.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider grumbles as he rises from the blankets and seizes you by
Floyd | the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you find yourself tumbling head
Floyd | over heels into a bank of snow. You hear the latch click inside the
Floyd | cottage, knowing you've been sentenced to a day in the cold--hardly
Floyd | bearable without even the hope of soft food.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 0 out of a possible 100, in 9 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of pussyfooter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Haha" 	
	Johnny says, "Woo!" 		DavidW says, "wow, quick game." 	
			PaulSharke says, "Animal abuse for the loss." 	
			Tale says, "*ahem*" 	
			DavidW says, "NOW we can restart. :)" 	
			Tale says, "Sorry, folks!" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "restart" 		
	

Floyd |
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Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |                         A Day for Soft Food
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |                      [ Press a key to begin. ]

		
	DavidW pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Ever since the Provider's sickness began, he's been all hisses and
Floyd | growls. Even the slightest misstep annoys him. Maybe that's why your
Floyd | bowl has held nothing but hard food lately. And not much of that.
Floyd |
Floyd | You awaken to a faint twitter. Perhaps a trick of the rising light,
Floyd | you pinpoint a fluttering shape. Your quickened breath frosts the
Floyd | window pane, the dawn promising no ordinary day.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | A DAY FOR SOFT FOOD
Floyd | Copyright (c) 1999 by Tod Levi
Floyd | (Please type INFO for more information.)
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 990930 / Inform v6.15 Library 6/7
Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | Opposite a billowy wall, a window looks east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "i didn't mean by dying hehe" 	
			Mick asks, "Does the game have undo?" 	
			DavidW says, "Yes." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You nose your way under the billowy wall...
Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds, though when the
Floyd | Provider is here, you do so with care. He is mean enough when
Floyd | un-provoked, and does not appreciate being woken. A cord hangs beside
Floyd | a billowy wall to the east. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x provider" 		
	

Floyd | The Provider lies asleep on his side. He faces east, snorfling loudly.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach growls.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "pull cord" 		
	

Floyd | You tentatively paw at the cord, then reconsider. Idle play this close
Floyd | to the Provider may have serious consequences. [You have been warned.]
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		PaulSharke says, "No cat has that kind of self-control." 	
			smartgenes says, "coulda been a second death" 	
			Mick says (to PaulSharke), "I agree" 	
			smartgenes says, "what happened to 9 lives" 	
			DavidW says, "You might risk it, just to see what happens, I suppose." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "play with cord" 		
	

Floyd | With a deft swat of your paw, you tug on the cord. The billowy wall
Floyd | parts, and a stream of sunlight illuminates the blankets below. His
Floyd | face bathed in light, the Provider blinks and stirs. He notices you
Floyd | standing suspiciously beside the swaying cord.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider grumbles as he rises from the blankets and seizes you by
Floyd | the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you find yourself tumbling head
Floyd | over heels into a bank of snow. You hear the latch click inside the
Floyd | cottage, knowing you've been sentenced to a day in the cold--hardly
Floyd | bearable without even the hope of soft food.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 0 out of a possible 100, in 4 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of pussyfooter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "This close to the beginning of the game, it's not too painful to restart." 	
	Doug arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "whew, almost forgot" 	
			smartgenes says, "i like "The Provider"" 	
			DavidW says (to Doug), "We've barely begun; you haven't missed much." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Doug), "The PC is a cat; our Provider is ill on the couch and we're HUNGRY." 	
			DavidW says, "[Eating your Provider is not recommended. You have been warned.]" 	
			Doug says, "thanks" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "scratch bowl" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room (on the ledge)
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge like only a Provider can. It seems that
Floyd | all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a
Floyd | small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of
Floyd | blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | A DAY FOR SOFT FOOD is now in its "verbose" mode, which always gives
Floyd | long descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You might be able to open the cupboard above you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | You pry open the cupboard with your paw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "search it" 		
	

Floyd | You might be able to enter the cupboard above you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "kitteh power!" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "enter it" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up into the cupboard...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room (in the cupboard)
Floyd | Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the
Floyd | commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a
Floyd | Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of
Floyd | hard food stands nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		PaulSharke says, "Can we chew through the bag? That's what my cat always does." 	
			DavidW says, "Try it!" 	
			Mick exclaims, "But that's disgusting hard food!" 	
			DavidW asks, "The game is called "A Day for Soft Food", yes, but perhaps the hard food is useful anyway?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "chew bag" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "bite bag" 		
	

Floyd | You scratch futilely at the monstrous sack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "open bag" 		
	

Floyd | The sack is too tightly bound.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach gurgles and groans.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x sack" 		
	

Floyd | The monstrous sack contains a seemlingly limitless supply of hard
Floyd | food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "push sack" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push sack" 		
	

Floyd | The sack plummets to the floor, exploding loudly on impact. You marvel
Floyd | at the tremendous mountain of hard food below, as does your Provider,
Floyd | who arrives shortly. Waving away the clouds of dust, he seizes you by
Floyd | the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you land in a bank of snow,
Floyd | hear the latch click, and know you'll be spending a day in the cold,
Floyd | without food of any kind.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 0 out of a possible 100, in 15 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of pussyfooter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >
Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "Dr Who is also muttering on about a cat" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "\undo" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		Mick says, "The Provider is clearly not very patient." 	
			maga says, "with cats, 'patient" 	
			DavidW says, "I think we have to restart again." 	
			maga says, "er" 	
			maga says, "with cats, 'patient' translates to 'sucker'" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "%undo" 		
	Floyd says (to Nitku), "Floyd doesn't know that trick." 		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "here we go" 	
			DavidW says, "ah. I used the wrong slash." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap down from the cupboard to the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room (on the ledge)
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge like only a Provider can. It seems that
Floyd | all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a
Floyd | small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of
Floyd | blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Tale says, "I remember dying a lot in this game." 	
			smartgenes says, "floyd smell" 	
			Mick asks, "Explore some more?" 	
	PaulSharke says (to Floyd), "x containers" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you need to refer to in the course of this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "vomit" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "some cat we are" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "lick me" 		
	

Floyd | That's out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		PaulSharke says, "Haha, I was going to try some variation on vomit, too. Esp if there's a new carpet around." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | You smell nothing unexpected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "groom self" 		
	

Floyd | That's out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "purr" 		
	

Floyd | You're not especially happy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "groom me" 		
	

Floyd | That's out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "groom" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to groom?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "fur" 		
	

Floyd | That's out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	maga says (to Floyd), "groom tail" 		
	

Floyd | That's out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		maga says, "man, we're a *fat* cat" 	
			Tale says, "Most" 	
			DavidW says, "Perhaps you can groom Provider." 	
			Tale says, "inflexible" 	
			Tale says, "cat ever." 	
			smartgenes asks, "outside to the north?" 	
			Nitku says, "I haven't seen a cat that would have an "out of reach" problem for licking itself" 	
			Tale says, "there are cats that fat." 	
			Mick says, "I suspect grooming the provider would give us another trip to the snow." 	
			maga says, "also, cats that are old and stiff" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Your insides feel quite hollow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		PaulSharke says, "I think we need to explore more." 	
	Tale says (to Floyd), "eat myself" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "This may also be a bug because we're on a supporter" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x whiskers" 		
	

Floyd | You've a handsome set of highly sensitive whiskers.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "We got down though" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room (on the ledge)
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge like only a Provider can. It seems that
Floyd | all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a
Floyd | small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of
Floyd | blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "down" 		
	

Floyd | You leap from the ledge to the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "groom tail" 		
	

Floyd | You groom yourself until your dark fur has a nice sheen, and your
Floyd | whiskers are grease-free and properly alligned.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Ah good call" 	
	smartgenes says, "another bad rendition of god save the queen for the england team" 		Nitku says, "It was an out-of-body experience" 	
			smartgenes says, "it didn't say the whiskers were greasy" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd |
Floyd | An orange light rises in the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "catch bird" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "hunt bird" 		
	

Floyd | Alas. It's high in the sky.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku says, "It didn't say they weren't" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look at bird" 		
	

Floyd | Its golden feathers and careless chirping make it all but
Floyd | irresistable.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird alights on the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "get on fence" 		
	

Floyd | The slats are too slippery, the fence too tall.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	PaulSharke says (to Floyd), "hide" 		
	

Floyd | You attempt to conceal yourself as best as possible.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	PaulSharke says (to Floyd), "activate predator camo" 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird glides nimbly to the snowy ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're starving!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "wait" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird hops lightly on the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "pounce" 		smartgenes asks, "get bird?" 	
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "get bird" 		
	

Floyd | Creeping forward, you attempt to conceal your dark fur in the shadows
Floyd | of the tree stump, but when you leap forward, the yellow-feathered
Floyd | bird easily anticipates you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird flies off to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "i liked pounce" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x stump" 		
	

Floyd | An axe is embedded in the stump.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x axe" 		
	

Floyd | It makes up for the Provider's lack of sharp claws.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Tale says, "I suppose us hiding looks like this = [LINK]" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get axe" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "haha" 	
			PaulSharke says, "What kind of cat are we piloting here? Can't catch a bird" 	
			DavidW says, "Maybe hungry cats are off their game." 	
			Mick says, "We contrast with the snow. We'd be better off if we were a polar cat." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "climb on axe" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can enter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "sharpen claws" 		
	

Floyd | You sharpen your claws on the tree stump.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by two points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "yay points" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "full" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 2 out of a possible 100, in 43 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of pussyfooter.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      2 sharpening your claws
Floyd |
Floyd |      2 total (out of 100)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "i was just thinking what was the oint of an axe you can't take hehe" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sharpen claws" 		
	

Floyd | You sharpen your claws on the tree stump.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "point" 	
	Tale says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "dig snow" 		
	

Floyd | In no time, you scrape out a modest hole in the soft snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "hide in hole" 		
	

Floyd | You try hiding near the hole, but you feel as exposed as ever.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach aches with hunger.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "hide inside hole" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to hide.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "enter hole" 		
	

Floyd | You get into the hole.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "hide" 		
	

Floyd | You attempt to conceal yourself as best as possible.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird alights on the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "about" 		
	Floyd asks, "That game over already? It was just getting good. Wanna play another?" 		Mick asks, "we.. what?" 	
			Doug asks, "er, sorry?" 	
			DavidW says, "whoa" 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	Floyd says (to Doug), "Floyd doesn't know that trick." 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	Floyd says (to Mick), "Floyd doesn't know that trick." 		DavidW says, "I've never seen 'about' act like 'quit' before." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "\undo" 		
	Floyd says (to Mick), "Floyd doesn't know that trick." 		
	smartgenes says, "wow england scored after 3 minutes" 		
	Tale says (to smart), "This is not the lounge nor #futbol" 		DavidW says, "We can't undo because the game closed. We need to reload it." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "load softfood" 		
	

Floyd | Welcome to the Cheap Glk Implementation, library version 0.9.0.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |                         A Day for Soft Food
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |                      [ Press a key to begin. ]

		smartgenes says, "fix floyd with england team" 	
	DavidW pushes the green 'space' button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | Ever since the Provider's sickness began, he's been all hisses and
Floyd | growls. Even the slightest misstep annoys him. Maybe that's why your
Floyd | bowl has held nothing but hard food lately. And not much of that.
Floyd |
Floyd | You awaken to a faint twitter. Perhaps a trick of the rising light,
Floyd | you pinpoint a fluttering shape. Your quickened breath frosts the
Floyd | window pane, the dawn promising no ordinary day.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | A DAY FOR SOFT FOOD
Floyd | Copyright (c) 1999 by Tod Levi
Floyd | (Please type INFO for more information.)
Floyd | Release 1 / Serial number 990930 / Inform v6.15 Library 6/7
Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | Opposite a billowy wall, a window looks east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug says (to Floyd), "about" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |                         A Day for Soft Food
Floyd |  N = next subject                                        P = previous
Floyd |  RETURN = read subject                                Q = resume game
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |    > Instructions
Floyd |      Hints
Floyd |      Did you know...
Floyd |      Acknowledgements
Floyd |

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |                         A Day for Soft Food
Floyd |  N = next subject                                        P = previous
Floyd |  RETURN = read subject                                Q = resume game
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |      Instructions
Floyd |    > Hints
Floyd |      Did you know...
Floyd |      Acknowledgements
Floyd |

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |                         A Day for Soft Food
Floyd |  N = next subject                                        P = previous
Floyd |  RETURN = read subject                                Q = resume game
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |      Instructions
Floyd |      Hints
Floyd |    > Did you know...
Floyd |      Acknowledgements
Floyd |

		
	Tale presses the yellow enter button. 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |                           Did you know...
Floyd |  N = next subject                                        P = previous
Floyd |  RETURN = read subject                              Q = previous menu
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |      (Warning: spoilers imminent)
Floyd |
Floyd |    > All the ways to annoy the Provider
Floyd |      Eight unique ways to die
Floyd |      A perfect score is 101?
Floyd |

		Doug says, "hm, is this typical? I thought about was just a single text dump" 	
			smartgenes says, "where is jacqueline when we need her" 	
			Doug says, "anyway, sorry." 	
			Mick asks, "What are we looking for?" 	
			Nitku says, "I think it crashed" 	
			DavidW says (to Doug), "I have no idea why that ended the game." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "q" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |                         A Day for Soft Food
Floyd |  N = next subject                                        P = previous
Floyd |  RETURN = read subject                                Q = resume game
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |      Instructions
Floyd |      Hints
Floyd |    > Did you know...
Floyd |      Acknowledgements
Floyd |

		DavidW says (to Nitku), "oh, I guess." 	
	Doug says (to Floyd), "q" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | Opposite a billowy wall, a window looks east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w. n. n. sharpen claws. dig hole. enter hole." 		
	

Floyd | You nose your way under the billowy wall...
Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds, though when the
Floyd | Provider is here, you do so with care. He is mean enough when
Floyd | un-provoked, and does not appreciate being woken. A cord hangs beside
Floyd | a billowy wall to the east. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach growls.
Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd |
Floyd | An orange light rises in the east.
Floyd | You sharpen your claws on the tree stump.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by two points.]
Floyd | In no time, you scrape out a modest hole in the soft snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird alights on the fence.
Floyd | You get into the hole.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "There, back where we started." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf1" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "hide" 		
	

Floyd | You attempt to conceal yourself as best as possible.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x bird" 		
	

Floyd | Its golden feathers and careless chirping make it all but
Floyd | irresistable.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird glides nimbly to the snowy ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x bird" 		
	

Floyd | Its golden feathers and careless chirping make it all but
Floyd | irresistable.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird hops lightly on the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x bird" 		
	

Floyd | Its golden feathers and careless chirping make it all but
Floyd | irresistable.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird pecks at the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look at bird" 		
	

Floyd | Its golden feathers and careless chirping make it all but
Floyd | irresistable.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird flies off to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "sorry" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "get bird" 		
	

Floyd | Creeping forward, you attempt to conceal your dark fur in the shadows
Floyd | of the tree stump, but when you leap forward, the yellow-feathered
Floyd | bird easily anticipates you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird flies off to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "we need springs as well?" 	
			Mick says, "I guess the hole didn't help" 	
			DavidW says, "Sounds like your dark fur is the problem to me." 	
			Mick says, "More exploring I say" 	
			DavidW says, "If you had white fur, you'd blend in with the snow, I think." 	
			smartgenes asks, "it never went west before did it?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Alcove
Floyd | Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a
Floyd | chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory
Floyd | scents to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of pale ash here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach gurgles and groans.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "This doesn't seem safe." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x ash" 		
	

Floyd | The pile of light grey ash is fine and powdery.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "search ash" 		
	

Floyd | There is nothing on the ash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "roll in ash" 		
	

Floyd | You roll in the pile of ash, transforming your dark coat into a pale,
Floyd | light grey.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "hehehehe" 	
			smartgenes says, "lol" 	
	Tale says (to Floyd), "push save" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "enter hole" 		
	

Floyd | You get into the hole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "hide" 		
	

Floyd | You attempt to conceal yourself as best as possible.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird alights on the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your insides feel quite hollow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird glides nimbly to the snowy ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird hops lightly on the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird pecks at the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "get bird" 		
	

Floyd | You creep forward, your ashen coat providing perfect camouflage
Floyd | against the snow. You're nearly upon the yellow-feathered bird when he
Floyd | cocks a jittering eye. You leap with all your heart as he takes
Floyd | flight, one claw finding its mark. But in a flurry of golden feathers,
Floyd | he soars out of reach and is gone.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by six points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "full" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 8 out of a possible 100, in 29 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of pussyfooter.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      2 sharpening your claws
Floyd |      6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)
Floyd |
Floyd |      8 total (out of 100)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Tale says, "Aww, tough luck, kittens." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x feathers" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Tale says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a yellow feather and a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says, "hmm wonder why that is a point-winner" 		Mick says, "It gets us a feather" 	
	smartgenes says, "ah the feather" 		Mick says, "Maybe we tickle the Provider with it" 	
			smartgenes says, "the feather" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take feather" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the yellow feather with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by four points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to smartgenes), "Speak on the channel, please." 	
			Tale says, "Let's all sing the song for sophie in celebration." 	
			Mick says, "We should save before trying though" 	
			DavidW says, "Before tickling Provider, remember that we are covered in ash and he *might* not like that." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x feather" 		
	

Floyd | It's your only prize from an arduous hunt. You thank your whiskers
Floyd | you've got a Provider.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "groom" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to groom?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "me" 		
	

Floyd | You groom yourself until your dark fur has a nice sheen, and your
Floyd | whiskers are grease-free and properly alligned.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "find a lake?" 	
			smartgenes says, "or just wash in the snow" 	
			Mick says, "we don't seem to be allowed to examine ourselves for some reason" 	
			Mick says, "We're already clean" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're starving!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "tickle provider with feather" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider with the feather.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing west, he resumes his
Floyd | snoring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Perhaps there's a box quote when we examine ourselves and we just don't see it?" 	
			Mick says, "That would make sense" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x bed" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you need to refer to in the course of this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "tickle provider with feather" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider with the feather.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing east, he resumes his
Floyd | snoring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oho" 	
			Mick says, "I think I know" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x blankets" 		
	

Floyd | The warm shadows under the blankets are inviting.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks, "We open the shades while he's facing away, and hide before he finds out it was us?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "tickle provider" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider stirs and sighs heavily.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "tickle provider" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider stirs and sighs heavily.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "now he won't move" 	
			Mick says, "Hmmm" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm not sure why we want to open the shades, but I bet it's safe to pull the cord now." 	
			Mick says, "To wake him up" 	
	EmacsUser arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		Mick says, "We do have one unexplored area" 	
			DavidW says, "More than one, actually." 	
			Mick says, "ok, at least one" 	
			DavidW says, "I believe we can walk around the house outside." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "tickle provider" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider stirs and sighs heavily.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "sneeze on provider" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "wonder if we needed to do something when he faced away" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "stare into provider's face" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I hope not, that seems like it was a one-time deal" 	
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "tickle provider with feather" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider with the feather.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing west, he resumes his
Floyd | snoring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "pull the cord then?" 	
			Nitku says, "You need to use the feather" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "pull cord" 		
	

Floyd | With a deft swat of your paw, you tug on the cord. The billowy wall
Floyd | parts, and a stream of sunlight illuminates the blankets below.
Floyd | Fortunately, the Provider is facing away from the light.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by two points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "ahh" 	
			Mick says, "Hmm, now sure what that gains us" 	
			Mick says, "not*" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "full" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 14 out of a possible 100, in 44 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      2 sharpening your claws
Floyd |      6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)
Floyd |      2 safely opening the blinds
Floyd |      4 finding sundry items
Floyd |
Floyd |     14 total (out of 100)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "so, does the light reveal new stuff in the blankets?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "search blankets" 		
	

Floyd | The warm shadows under the blankets are inviting.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "all part of cat mastery" 	
			DavidW asks, "Or is there something outside the window of interest?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look window" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "look outside" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Tale says, "Maybe this'll gently wake him" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look window" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | A DAY FOR SOFT FOOD is now in its "verbose" mode, which always gives
Floyd | long descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach aches with hunger.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | You insert a paw into the gap, but can't get enough leverage.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x landscape" 		
	

Floyd | Just beyond the window is a cluster of aspens. Below, a stream rushes
Floyd | through the grove.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Nitku asks, "What happens if we tickle him again?" 	
			Mick says, "we need leverage to open the window" 	
			Mick says, "make the room cold" 	
			PaulSharke says, "Bite the Provider's eyeball. It is a natural remedy for all kinds of diseases." 	
			DavidW says, "huh. I think you're right." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | A slight breeze flows through a gap beneath the window.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "to Mick, I mean." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x gap" 		
	

Floyd | Judging by your whiskers, there's no way through the gap.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "No biting of eyeballs!" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "mind the gap" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x bowl" 		
	

Floyd | Checking your food bowl is your greatest pastime. On rare days, it
Floyd | contains soft food--dreamy blends of salmon and turkey giblets,
Floyd | chicken livers and beef, that the Provider scoops from flat, shiny
Floyd | eggs. More often, it contains hard food--dry, drab stuff from a
Floyd | monstrous sack. Unfortunately, your bowl is utterly empty.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look under bowl" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "unravel shirt" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x shirt" 		
	

Floyd | A bit smelly, perhaps, but you love to nap in its soft folds.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | Two silvery antenae extend from this peculiar animal.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're beginning to feel dizzy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "climb on box" 		
	

Floyd | You wouldn't feel safe on the confusing box.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "pull shirt" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "bite shirt" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get shirt" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the yellow feather)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak arrives, full of fun and funk. 		DavidW says, "y'know, I bet we could eat some hard food to have enough strength to get the soft food." 	
			Mick asks, "How do we get the sack open?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "eat shirt" 		
	

Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		PaulSharke says, "I'm very surprised we can't chew through the bag." 	
			smartgenes says, "nap in shirt" 	
			DavidW asks (of Mick), "well, maybe now that we have sharpened claws, we can scratch better?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "nap in shirt" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to nap.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "pushing the bag over is my cat's favorite way of doing it, but that ends the game for us" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "enter shirt" 		
	

Floyd | You can only get into something freestanding.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Hmm good point" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "drop shirt" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "enter shirt" 		
	

Floyd | You get onto the flannel shirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "nap" 		
	

Floyd | You aren't feeling especially drowsy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "worth a try" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "savage bag with nasty big pointy teeth" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to get off the flannel shirt first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "get off shirt" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "scratch shirt" 		
	

Floyd | You get off the flannel shirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt and a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're not going to be able to carry on without food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Drew), "The bag's not even in this room." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "open cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You pry open the cupboard with your paw.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you
Floyd | curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in
Floyd | search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there
Floyd | are always insects.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 14 out of a possible 100, in 73 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Mick exclaims, "Awww!" 	
			Mick says, "harsh game" 	
			PaulSharke says, "This game presents a pretty bleak vision of life." 	
			smartgenes says, "we advanced to mouser" 	
			DavidW says (to Mick), "yeah." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Were there any saves?" 	
			DavidW says, "yes, we saved earlier." 	
			DavidW asks, "Did we save when we got the feather, though?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "I thought you already did this one" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Alcove
Floyd | Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a
Floyd | chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory
Floyd | scents to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of pale ash here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Doug says, "this is like Groundhog Day for a cat" 	
			DavidW asks (of Drew), "You mean me, or ClubFloyd?" 	
			Mick says, "Let's do the bag first, solve the hunger puzzle" 	
			Mick says, "Then we'll hve more time to annoy the provider" 	
			DavidW says (to Mick), "I agree." 	
			smartgenes says, "i was thinking the hunger puzzle was the end of game" 	
			smartgenes asks, "drinking from the stream?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You carry nothing between your teeth. You are also quite hungry, and
Floyd | covered in pale ash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "er, club floyd" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "full" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 2 out of a possible 100, in 19 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of pussyfooter.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      2 sharpening your claws
Floyd |
Floyd |      2 total (out of 100)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "open cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You pry open the cupboard with your paw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "enter it" 		DavidW says (to Drew), "No, CF hasn't played this one before. I had to upload the game to Floyd last night." 	
	

Floyd | You leap up into the cupboard...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room (in the cupboard)
Floyd | Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the
Floyd | commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a
Floyd | Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of
Floyd | hard food stands nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "scratch sack" 		
	

Floyd | You scratch futilely at the monstrous sack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x sack" 		
	

Floyd | The monstrous sack contains a seemlingly limitless supply of hard
Floyd | food.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your insides feel quite hollow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open sack" 		
	

Floyd | The sack is too tightly bound.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cut sack" 		
	

Floyd | Cutting that up would achieve little.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 2 out of a possible 100, in 27 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of pussyfooter.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "what about putting the shirt on the floor?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "full score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 2 out of a possible 100, in 27 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of pussyfooter.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      2 sharpening your claws
Floyd |
Floyd |      2 total (out of 100)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "Ah, I appear to ahve it confused with a Bear's Night Out. Makes a certain sen" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "x boxes" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you need to refer to in the course of this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to smartgenes), "To muffle the sound of the bag falling on the floor? hm. Maybe that might work. I dunno." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "bite sack" 		
	

Floyd | You scratch futilely at the monstrous sack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "blankets would make more sense" 	
			smartgenes asks, "is there another location? can we get to the stream seen in the window?" 	
			DavidW says, "I think Provider might notice if the blankets went missing, but I admit we haven't tried that either." 	
	Fang was killed when the Heinkel He 111 which was shuttling him to Berlin crashed shortly after takeoff in Salzburg at Ainring on 21 April 1944. Only his black metal hand was recovered from the wreckage. It received a full state funeral. 		DavidW says, "I think we can walk around the house outside." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room (in the cupboard)
Floyd | Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the
Floyd | commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a
Floyd | Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of
Floyd | hard food stands nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Let's full explore so we know all our options" 	
			EmacsUser agrees with Mick. 	
			DavidW says, "Fine with me too." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap down from the cupboard to the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "verbose" 		
	

Floyd | A DAY FOR SOFT FOOD is now in its "verbose" mode, which always gives
Floyd | long descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room (on the ledge)
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge like only a Provider can. It seems that
Floyd | all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the west, a
Floyd | small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile of
Floyd | blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to get off the ledge first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap from the ledge to the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | A slatted fence bars your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x frence" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "oops fence" 		
	

Floyd | You can see through gaps in this slatted fence, even insert a paw or
Floyd | two, but your acute sense of spacial intuition tells you there's no
Floyd | way over or through it.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're starving!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "in other words there is no north" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look through gaps" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look through fence" 		
	

Floyd | Beyond the fence is a neighboring farmhouse.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "blow up balloon" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to blow the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser immediately thinks of sharpened claws. 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "blow balloon" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the red balloon)
Floyd | The red balloon is up in the tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Doug has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	Ellison goes back to Squeamhurst.. 		
	Ellison has disconnected. 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "climb tree" 		
	

Floyd | There are too few branches to climb very far up. Tearing away a piece
Floyd | of bark, you leap back to the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Now I'm humming Nena" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird alights on the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "oops" 		
	

Floyd | Sorry, that can't be corrected.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Our goal is to wake the Provider so that we get food?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a sizable piece of bark here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Our goal is to get soft food. The Provider might help with that or not." 	
			Mick says, "That seems to be the case" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x stream" 		
	

Floyd | The stream is swift. And cold.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Ok. Thanks." 	
			Mick says, "I like my open window theory. We just need to find a kitty-crowbar" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x bark" 		
	

Floyd | It's shaggy, thin, and still intact.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "did north and south both lead back" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach aches with hunger.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Is that a crowbar? That bark?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I bet so." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "oh didn't think to drink stream" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x log" 		
	

Floyd | The rotting log is roughly the size of the Provider's leg. A few
Floyd | insects appear to be buzzing nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "eat insect" 		
	

Floyd | Ouch!
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird alights on the snowy maw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "get bird?" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "What happened last time?" 	
			Mick says, "Nah, we know how to do that" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird chirps atop the snowy maw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We weren't in this location, though." 	
			Mick says, "I doubt it would make much difference. I'm guessing the only purpose of the bird is the feather." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a sizable piece of bark here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "drink stream" 		
	

Floyd | You can tell from here that the stream is too cold to even make the
Floyd | attempt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I agree. We don't have the feather, but we were supposed to be exploring to find our options." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a sizable piece of bark here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're beginning to feel dizzy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a sizable piece of bark here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Well the options I can think of are: log, balloon, bark?, shirt, water from stream (maybe we can fill our bowl?)" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Canopy Trail
Floyd | A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've
Floyd | seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings
Floyd | and evenings. A lesser track leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "watch out, might be a car" 	
			smartgenes says, "getting bit confused by the map" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "We haven't been here, have we?" 	
			DavidW says, "No." 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You wander north a ways before turning back.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the south, a glinting beast comes into view.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "climb tree" 		
	

Floyd | You scramble up a chestnut tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | Below, the glinting beast roars onward.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, ""This is the road outside the house. W" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "eat chestnut" 		
	

Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | Below, the glinting beast whizzes out of view.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We;re about to get run over by a trunk." 	
			DavidW says, "truck" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "jump on truck" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "ride beast" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x beast" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "We might be able to have something else run over though." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x chestnut" 		
	

Floyd | Chestnut trees border the trail.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "This game clearly lacks an adventurer's spiret." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap down off the chestnut tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're not going to be able to carry on without food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You wander south a ways before turning back.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the north, a glinting beast comes into view.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The way is slippery and steep. You slide back onto the trail.
Floyd |
Floyd | The glinting beast bears down on you!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird pecks at the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "what to do with a log and bark" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Could we try prying the window, just to see what happens?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "scratch log" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird flies off to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you
Floyd | curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in
Floyd | search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there
Floyd | are always insects.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 2 out of a possible 100, in 74 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of pussyfooter.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Mick asks (of EmacsUser), "I'm for that, but pry it with what?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "The bark would be my first guess." 	
			DavidW says, "I suggested the bark." 	
			Mick says, "let's try it then" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf2" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm not sure what good it would do, though." 	
			Mick says, "We have to get the feather to turn over the provider and be able to open the window first" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Yeah, so it will take some time." 	
			Mick says, "Opening the window would let in the cold air" 	
			Mick says, "I remember the feather sequence, I can get it" 	
			smartgenes asks, "or try puttng the shirt on the floor?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You carry nothing between your teeth. You are also quite hungry, and
Floyd | covered in pale ash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "verbose. n" 		
	

Floyd | A DAY FOR SOFT FOOD is now in its "verbose" mode, which always gives
Floyd | long descriptions of locations (even if you've been there before).
Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "enter hole. hide." 		
	

Floyd | You get into the hole.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd | You attempt to conceal yourself as best as possible.
Floyd |
Floyd | A yellow-feathered bird flies high above.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird alights on the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird hops along the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your insides feel quite hollow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The yellow-feathered bird glides nimbly to the snowy ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "get bird" 		
	

Floyd | You creep forward, your ashen coat providing perfect camouflage
Floyd | against the snow. You're nearly upon the yellow-feathered bird when he
Floyd | cocks a jittering eye. You leap with all your heart as he takes
Floyd | flight, one claw finding its mark. But in a flurry of golden feathers,
Floyd | he soars out of reach and is gone.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by six points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "get feather" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the yellow feather with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by four points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "save" 		smartgenes asks, "save here?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds, though when the
Floyd | Provider is here, you do so with care. He is mean enough when
Floyd | un-provoked, and does not appreciate being woken. A cord hangs beside
Floyd | a billowy wall to the east. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "tickle provider with feather" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider with the feather.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing west, he resumes his
Floyd | snoring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "pull cord" 		
	

Floyd | With a deft swat of your paw, you tug on the cord. The billowy wall
Floyd | parts, and a stream of sunlight illuminates the blankets below.
Floyd | Fortunately, the Provider is facing away from the light.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by two points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "Holy crap, 10 points in a dozen turns" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "climb tree" 		
	

Floyd | There are too few branches to climb very far up. Tearing away a piece
Floyd | of bark, you leap back to the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're starving!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "take bark" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the yellow feather)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The cottage window is too high to reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "HMmmm or maybe we somehow open it on the other side" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh! Maybe we leap from the window to get to the balloon." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick asks (of DavidW), "that makes sense, then we pop it to wake Provider?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put bark in gap" 		
	

Floyd | You coax the bark into the gap. Oh, no! It falls through.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Sounds like a plan." 	
			DavidW says, "We don't want to wake Provider." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "hmmm" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "pry window with bark" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "pry gap with bark" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | You insert a paw into the gap, but can't get enough leverage.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "We need to put something else into that gap." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open window with bark" 		
	

Floyd | That doesn't seem to be something you can unlock.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes goes home. 		
	DrewMochak says (to tear), "bark" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "tear bark" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I have an idea" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Is our bowl mobile? Have we found a use for it?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "save" 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "drop bark" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach aches with hunger.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "get shirt" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "did the window open?" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets

		EmacsUser says, "Ah." 	
	

Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "Nope" 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a sizable piece of bark here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "put shirt in gap" 		
	

Floyd | That doesn't fit.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser:( 	
			Mick says, "Ah nope" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "drop shirt" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "stand on shirt" 		
	

Floyd | You get onto the flannel shirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "put bark in gap" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the bark before you can put it into something
Floyd | else.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "get bark" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're beginning to feel dizzy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "open gap" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | You insert a paw into the gap, but can't get enough leverage.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "put bark in gap" 		
	

Floyd | You coax the bark into the gap. Oh, no! It falls through.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "bgger" 	
			DrewMochak says, "I felt like a genius for about 2 seconds" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I think the solution is "put XXX into gap", we just don't know what XXX is yet." 	
			smartgenes says, "there is also the log" 	
			EmacsUser says, "And a bowl." 	
	Mick says (to Floyd), "w. n. get bowl" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to get off the flannel shirt first.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd | You'll have to get off the flannel shirt first.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Mick says (to Floyd), "get off shirt. w. n. get bowl" 		
	

Floyd | You get off the flannel shirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd | Both you and your Provider know where your bowl is. It's an
Floyd | arrangement that suits you just fine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | But you aren't in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "I would restore from the clearing if we're going there anyway" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get bowl" 		
	

Floyd | Both you and your Provider know where your bowl is. It's an
Floyd | arrangement that suits you just fine.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "So not that." 	
			DavidW says, "The bowl is not mobile." 	
			smartgenes says, "mobowl" 	
			EmacsUser indicates the Pun Police Whistle. 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Alcove
Floyd | Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a
Floyd | chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory
Floyd | scents to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of pale ash here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're not going to be able to carry on without food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "go chute" 		
	

Floyd | You claw your way up the stone chute...
Floyd |
Floyd | Roof
Floyd | The pitched roof of the Provider's cottage affords an excellent view
Floyd | of the surrounding valley. A stream winds through forest to the east
Floyd | and south, while a woodland trail to the west links scattered
Floyd | farmhouses, such as the neighboring one beyond a fence to the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | The wind blows south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "What is the significance of the wind direction?" 	
			DavidW says, "You'll see. :)" 	
			DavidW says, "Wind direction might be important where balloons are involved." 	
			smartgenes asks, "have you played this?" 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, sorry. I should shut up." 	
			DrewMochak says, ""Played it, nothing! I WROTE it!"" 	
			DavidW says, "I don't remember everything." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Are we playing a game now?" 	
			EmacsUser says (to Cheddarius), "yep." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Yus, soft foods" 	
			DavidW says, "yup." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "What game?" 	
	Cheddarius arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		DavidW says, "'A Day for Soft Food'" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Ah, are we a baby?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "a day 4 s0ft f00dz" 	
			DavidW says, "We are a cat." 	
			Cheddarius says, "I see" 	
			DrewMochak says, "keyboard cat" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x me" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The wind blows south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Actually, we're now Ceiling Cat." 	
			DrewMochak says, "well that was uninformative" 	
			DavidW says, "sorta" 	
			DrewMochak says, "upside down ceiling cat" 	
			DavidW says, "Use 'i' instead of 'x me'." 	
			smartgenes says, "well how can we control the wind" 	
			DrewMochak exclaims, "ya can't control the wind, son!" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x i" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "It's always been south since I connected. Does it change?" 	
			DavidW says, "There's only one IF game I know of where you can control the wind. This ain't that game." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You carry a sizable piece of bark between your teeth. You are also
Floyd | quite hungry, and covered in pale ash.
Floyd |
Floyd | The wind blows south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "place the balloon in a particular direction.. but we can't get the balloon yet" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "eat bark" 		
	

Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | The wind blows south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you
Floyd | curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in
Floyd | search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there
Floyd | are always insects.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 14 out of a possible 100, in 73 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Tale asks, "Where is the balloon?" 	
			smartgenes says, "up a tree" 	
			DrewMochak says, "over there" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Out the window" 	
			Mick says, "The balloon is in a tree east of the house" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "restore cf3" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "there is the log to try in the gap, though that seems a bit obtuse" 	
			DrewMochak says, "I thought you couldn't carry the log" 	
	DrewMochak says (to fl), "e" 		smartgenes says, "not sure" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x aspen" 		
	

Floyd | Slender, silvery aspens climb straight toward the sky. Caught in the
Floyd | branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "break branch" 		
	

Floyd | You sharpen your claws on the trunk of a tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "i'm thinking blow up the balloon and burst it to get the provider out" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | A slatted fence bars your way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "then move the blankets maybe" 	
			DrewMochak says, "this geography is highly confusing" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "get log" 		
	

Floyd | The log has rotted away much of its weight. It's still too heavy to
Floyd | lift, but you might be able to get it rolling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm sure the balloon is already inflated, although no one has actually examined the thing." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "roll log" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log over. It's humming with insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're starving!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x insects" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "eat insects" 		
	

Floyd | The rotting log is roughly the size of the Provider's leg. Buzzing
Floyd | insects are swarming around it!
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Ouch!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "search insects" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "move insects" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "get insect" 		
	

Floyd | Ouch!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "hit insect" 		
	

Floyd | Ouch!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "roll log" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log over. It's humming with insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "roll log e" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering
Floyd | swarm of insects.
Floyd | You can't, since the huge door is in the way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "door?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | The huge door seems relatively featureless.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "the front of the cottage, Iguess" 	
			DavidW asks, "Don't you recognize the maw?" 	
			smartgenes asks, "what's a maw?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x icicle" 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x maw" 		
	

Floyd | Inside the snowy maw is a huge door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Inside the snowy maw is a huge door.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach aches with hunger.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "drink icicle" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing suitable to drink here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "maw |m?| - noun - the jaws or throat of a voracious animal" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "dig maw" 		
	

Floyd | In no time, you scrape out a modest hole in the soft snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "enter hole" 		
	

Floyd | You get into the hole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "hurrah for accomplishing a meaningless action" 	
			DavidW says, "I'd say what the maw is, but I should be silent." 	
	Tale says (to Floyd), "push door" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "It sounds like a garage." 	
			DrewMochak says, "It's a.. cottage" 	
	DrewMochak says (to flody), "u" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to get out of the hole first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You get out of the hole.
Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) and a buzzing log here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "roll log w" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering
Floyd | swarm of insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | Canopy Trail
Floyd | A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've
Floyd | seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings
Floyd | and evenings. A lesser track leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to roll), "log e" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "roll log e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't even go that way!
Floyd |
Floyd | To the south, a glinting beast comes into view.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You scramble up a chestnut tree, pieces of bark falling beneath you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Below, the glinting beast roars onward.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "not the glinting beast" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Below, the glinting beast whizzes out of view.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap down off the chestnut tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're beginning to feel dizzy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Canopy Trail
Floyd | A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've
Floyd | seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings
Floyd | and evenings. A lesser track leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a sizable piece of bark and a buzzing log here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Mick says, "I need to solve my own hunger puzzle. :) Good luck folks." 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "get bark" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the yellow feather)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Canopy Trail
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "roll log e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't even go that way!
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "roll log north" 		
	

Floyd | You can't even go that way!
Floyd |
Floyd | To the north, a glinting beast comes into view.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "Ok what" 	
	Mick goes home. 		EmacsUser says, "I'll show you why." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You wander north a ways before turning back.
Floyd |
Floyd | The glinting beast bears down on you!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "yeah, but I can't move it east either" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "climb tree" 		
	

Floyd | You scramble up a chestnut tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | Below, the glinting beast whizzes out of view.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Oh." 	
			DavidW asks, "You put a log in the road to make a car stop?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap down off the chestnut tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Canopy Trail
Floyd | A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've
Floyd | seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings
Floyd | and evenings. A lesser track leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a sizable piece of bark and a buzzing log here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "roll log south" 		
	

Floyd | You can't even go that way!
Floyd |
Floyd | To the north, a glinting beast comes into view.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "push log onto trail" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the buzzing log before you can put it on top of
Floyd | something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | The glinting beast bears down on you!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "roll log north" 		
	

Floyd | You can't even go that way!
Floyd |
Floyd | You stand frozen in the middle of the trail. In your final moment, you
Floyd | listen with peculiar detatchment to the roar of the onrushing beast as
Floyd | it swerves to avoid you. Just when you think you might be spared,
Floyd | you're smashed into oblivion.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 12 out of a possible 100, in 69 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Canopy Trail
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "climb up" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |
Floyd | You stand frozen in the middle of the trail. In your final moment, you
Floyd | listen with peculiar detatchment to the roar of the onrushing beast as
Floyd | it swerves to avoid you. Just when you think you might be spared,
Floyd | you're smashed into oblivion.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 12 out of a possible 100, in 69 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to fl), "cf3" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "restore" 		
	Ellison goes back to Squeamhurst.. 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Johnny has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "roll log w" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering
Floyd | swarm of insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | Canopy Trail
Floyd | A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've
Floyd | seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings
Floyd | and evenings. A lesser track leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Okay, so we wait for the car to pass, then roll a log there?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "put log in front of beast" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm not sure what this will accomplish." 	
			DrewMochak asks, "Something awesome?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Maybe it'll stop the car and we can convince the driver to give us food" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Or he'll crash and we can feast on his flesh. Muahahahahah!" 	
			DrewMochak says, "We'll jump in and he will take us to Taco Bell" 	
			DrewMochak says, "****AWINARISU! ****" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Somehow I don't think anything will happen at all." 	
			DavidW asks, "A Day for Soft Tacos, eh?" 	
			PaulSharke says, "Don't eat at Taco Bell, that'll definitely end in a loss." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Don't judge my lifestyle." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "So I started playing locally to catch up on the first part of the story. My question: has anyone noticed the axe yet?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "Anyway the log appears trapped here once you move it." 	
			smartgenes says, "the axe was to sharpen whiskers" 	
			DavidW says, "Yes." 	
			EmacsUser says, "ok, nm" 	
			DavidW says (to smartgenes), "uh, no." 	
			DrewMochak says, "...Yes! Cut it up and then take teh giant glowing splinter. BRILLANT" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "an insert the giant glowing splinter where?" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "in the suspiciously wide gap, obviously" 	
			smartgenes asks, "is it bees on the log?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "naturally" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "restore" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "steal honey off bees" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "roll log n" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering
Floyd | swarm of insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "roll log s" 		
	

Floyd | The Provider would certainly be abuzz with gratitude if you could
Floyd | somehow manage to roll the log indoors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "There's nothing to suggest the insects are really bees." 	
			smartgenes says, "no.. just a possibility" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "roll log e" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering
Floyd | swarm of insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "roll log n" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering
Floyd | swarm of insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Canopy Trail
Floyd | A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've
Floyd | seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings
Floyd | and evenings. A lesser track leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're starving!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "where's the stupid bark again" 	
			smartgenes says, "clearing" 	
	DrewMochak says (to fl), "e" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You can't, since the huge door is in the way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "we needed a map hehe" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x stump" 		
	

Floyd | An axe is embedded in the stump.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "put log in hole" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the buzzing log into the hole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "get axe" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "cover hole" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can close.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to x), "snow" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x snow" 		
	

Floyd | The ground is covered with powdery white snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "fill hole with snow" 		
	

Floyd | You fill in the hole with snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "bury log" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "A day for acting like a dog" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "dig up log" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to dig the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. I wonder if the log is lost forever now." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "dig snow" 		
	

Floyd | In no time, you scrape out a modest hole in the soft snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Wait, what are we supposed to be doing?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "filling a space" 	
			DavidW says, "Getting soft food." 	
			smartgenes says, "i considered killing the insects" 	
			DrewMochak says, "s" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to smartgenes), "That only results in 'Ouch'." 	
			DrewMochak says, "e" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach aches with hunger.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "with the snow" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "What does that do?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "squeeze shirt" 		
	

Floyd | You achieve nothing by this.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "rip shirt" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "scratch shirt" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "eat shirt" 		
	

Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x shirt" 		
	

Floyd | A bit smelly, perhaps, but you love to nap in its soft folds.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get shirt" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the yellow feather)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | The only way out of this corner is toward your food bowl to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the

		Cheddarius asks, "Should we eat the food, or does that end in a lose?" 	
	

Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds, though when the
Floyd | Provider is here, you do so with care. He is mean enough when
Floyd | un-provoked, and does not appreciate being woken. A cord hangs beside
Floyd | a billowy wall to the east. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We have no food to eat." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Drat." 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x chord" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "scratch provider" 		
	

Floyd | You rake the Provider with your claws!
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider grumbles as he rises from the blankets and seizes you by
Floyd | the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you find yourself tumbling head
Floyd | over heels into a bank of snow. You hear the latch click inside the
Floyd | cottage, knowing you've been sentenced to a day in the cold--hardly
Floyd | bearable without even the hope of soft food.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 12 out of a possible 100, in 55 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Oops, sorry" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "tickle provider" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider stirs and sighs heavily.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "tickle provider with feather" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Waking the provider results in instant end of game." 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're beginning to feel dizzy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "Drat" 		
	

Floyd | Quite.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Oops. Drat, I meant" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "get feather" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the flannel shirt)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the yellow feather with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds, though when the
Floyd | Provider is here, you do so with care. He is mean enough when
Floyd | un-provoked, and does not appreciate being woken. A cord hangs beside
Floyd | a billowy wall to the east. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "tickle provider with feather" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider with the feather.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing west, he resumes his
Floyd | snoring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x blankets" 		
	

Floyd | The warm shadows under the blankets are inviting.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "get in blankets" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Under the Covers
Floyd | It's warm and snug beaneath the blankets, though you find the
Floyd | Provider's prodigious hind paws to be grotesquely hairless, smelly,
Floyd | and just a bit ticklish when brushed by your whiskers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "can we get the log in the house, or was it just a sarky response" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x provider" 		
	

Floyd | The Provider lies asleep on his side. He faces west, snorfling loudly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x covers" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'm not sure." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x blankets" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "tickle provider with feather" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider with the feather.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing east, he resumes his
Floyd | snoring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You nudge your way toward fresher air....
Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds, though when the
Floyd | Provider is here, you do so with care. He is mean enough when
Floyd | un-provoked, and does not appreciate being woken. A cord hangs beside
Floyd | a billowy wall to the east. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x cord" 		
	

Floyd | The long, thin cord hangs lifelessly above the blankets.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're not going to be able to carry on without food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "If the insects could be removed from the log, then it might be okay to roll the log into the house." 	
			smartgenes says, "this was how we pulled the cord but what for" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "pull cord" 		
	

Floyd | You tentatively paw at the cord, then reconsider. Idle play this close
Floyd | to the Provider may have serious consequences. [You have been warned.]
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "f score" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "help" 		
	

Floyd | [Warning: It is recognized that the temptation for help may at times
Floyd | be so exceedingly strong that you might fetch hints prematurely.
Floyd | Therefore, you may at any time during the story type HINTS OFF, and
Floyd | this will disallow the seeking out of help for the present session of
Floyd | the story. If you still want a hint now, indicate HINT.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "score" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 12 out of a possible 100, in 70 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "we pulled the cord already right" 	
			DrewMochak says, "Obviously soemthing bad happens if you just pull it so I didn't" 	
			DavidW says, "I'm no longer certain." 	
			DrewMochak says, "I don't think so on this playthrough." 	
			DrewMochak says, "We only have 12 points, teh other had 14" 	
			smartgenes says, "no, when he's facing away then you can pull the cord" 	
			DavidW says, "We can pull the cord to open the blinds safely when the Provider is facing away from the window." 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "tickle provider with feather" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider with the feather.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing west, he resumes his
Floyd | snoring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "pull cord" 		
	

Floyd | With a deft swat of your paw, you tug on the cord. The billowy wall
Floyd | parts, and a stream of sunlight illuminates the blankets below.
Floyd | Fortunately, the Provider is facing away from the light.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by two points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "enter blankets" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Under the Covers
Floyd | It's warm and snug beaneath the blankets, though you find the
Floyd | Provider's prodigious hind paws to be grotesquely hairless, smelly,
Floyd | and just a bit ticklish when brushed by your whiskers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you
Floyd | curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in
Floyd | search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there
Floyd | are always insects.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 14 out of a possible 100, in 73 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "This seems to reveal the gap under the window, suggesting we ought to open the window with some lever." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x window" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "restore" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds, though when the
Floyd | Provider is here, you do so with care. He is mean enough when
Floyd | un-provoked, and does not appreciate being woken. A cord hangs beside
Floyd | a billowy wall to the east. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I further conjecture that this is the way to reach the balloon, by jumping from the open window to the aspen where the balloon is." 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "tickle provider with feather" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider with the feather.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing west, he resumes his
Floyd | snoring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "pull cord" 		
	

Floyd | With a deft swat of your paw, you tug on the cord. The billowy wall
Floyd | parts, and a stream of sunlight illuminates the blankets below.
Floyd | Fortunately, the Provider is facing away from the light.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by two points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "save" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "Boom" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "What happens if we tickle the Provider again?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "He crushes us with his smelly hindpaws" 	
	DrewMochak says (to cl), "e" 		smartgenes says, "the bark goes straight through the hole" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | You insert a paw into the gap, but can't get enough leverage.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "close window" 		
	

Floyd | The window won't budge.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x gap" 		
	

Floyd | Judging by your whiskers, there's no way through the gap.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're starving!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "I'm ready for a hint if no one else objects" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "d" 		smartgenes says, "well we never tried the shirt on the floor" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "tickle provider with feather" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider with the feather.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing east, his face is
Floyd | bathed in streaming light. He notices you nearby, a feather hanging
Floyd | suspiciously from your mouth.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider grumbles as he rises from the blankets and seizes you by
Floyd | the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you find yourself tumbling head
Floyd | over heels into a bank of snow. You hear the latch click inside the
Floyd | cottage, knowing you've been sentenced to a day in the cold--hardly
Floyd | bearable without even the hope of soft food.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 14 out of a possible 100, in 38 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "well, I think there's several things we could attempt yet." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "meow" 		
	

Floyd | You mew loudly, plaintively.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider grumbles as he rises from the blankets and seizes you by
Floyd | the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you find yourself tumbling head
Floyd | over heels into a bank of snow. You hear the latch click inside the
Floyd | cottage, knowing you've been sentenced to a day in the cold--hardly
Floyd | bearable without even the hope of soft food.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 14 out of a possible 100, in 37 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "undo" 		DrewMochak says, "I TOOOOLDyou" 	
	

Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "mean provider" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Okay. I couldn't tell if you were being serious." 	
			smartgenes says, "leap off he eoof" 	
			DavidW says, "We could find our Rival. We could try to take an icicle. We could try to get a larger piece of bark. We could search the mountain. We might take the antenna from the black box." 	
			DrewMochak says, "I wasn't but figured something similar would happen" 	
			DrewMochak says, "n" 	
			smartgenes says, "jump off the roof" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | Two silvery antenae extend from this peculiar animal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "hmm it helps if you know the game already" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "get shirt" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the yellow feather)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "x mountain" 		
	

Floyd | Ah, you could loll here all day.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "loll" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The 'lumpy mountain' is obviously the couch." 	
			DrewMochak exclaims, "we are now lollcat!" 	
			DrewMochak says, "w" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to put), "shirt in gap" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "put shirt in gap" 		
	

Floyd | That doesn't fit.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "put shirt in gap" 		
	

Floyd | That doesn't fit.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach aches with hunger.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh, we tried that turns ago." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Is the shirt wearable?" 	
			smartgenes says, "the gap's to lever the window open" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x gap" 		
	

Floyd | Judging by your whiskers, there's no way through the gap.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "wear shirt" 		
	

Floyd | You can't wear that!
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "put shirt on window" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the window would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "put shirt on gap" 		
	

Floyd | That doesn't fit.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You bump your nose on the glass.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |

		Cheddarius asks, "Can we lever it open with the bark?" 	
	

Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "drop shirt" 		DavidW says, "The bark falls through the gap." 	
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're beginning to feel dizzy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "if we can get out let's go get the aerial and lever the door with that" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Drat." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Can we recap what it is we do know how to do? We can open the shades, sharpen claws, camouflage ourselves (but that doesn't keep the Provider from noticing our suspicious feather), get a feather, ... others?" 	
			smartgenes says, "where is the living room from here" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "drop shirt" 		
	

Floyd | The flannel shirt is already here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "the camouflage is to attack the bird" 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "tickle provider" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider stirs and sighs heavily.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Did I miss anything in the list?" 	
			DavidW says, "We know how to reach the roof." 	
			smartgenes says, "in the cupboard there is the bag of food" 	
	WeirdBeard arrives, full of funk, but no fun. 		EmacsUser asks, "And pushing that ends the game, right?" 	
			smartgenes says, "the log can be removed from location to location" 	
			DavidW says, "I suggested a while back trying to use the shirt to muffle the sound of the bag hitting the floor." 	
			smartgenes says, "pushing the bag ends the game" 	
			DrewMochak says, "worth a shot" 	
			smartgenes says, "hey that was my suggestion :-O" 	
			DavidW says, "And someone else suggested maybe taking the blanket." 	
	DrewMochak says, "..restore" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "I thought we couldn't take the blanket." 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "restore" 		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I don't think we've tried to take the blanket." 	
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get aerial" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "get shirt" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the yellow feather)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're starving!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floyd), "pen cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to floydo), "pen cupboard" 		
	DrewMochak says, "...floyd open cupboard" 		DrewMochak says, "Gah my spelling fails" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "undo" 		EmacsUser says, "DrewMochak You can abbreivate ..floyd with just ``f''" 	
	

Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "open cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | The cupboard is unreachable from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "open cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You pry open the cupboard with your paw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap from the ledge to the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "drop shirt" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You might be able to enter the cupboard above you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "enter cpboard" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "enter cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up into the cupboard...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room (in the cupboard)
Floyd | Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the
Floyd | commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a
Floyd | Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of
Floyd | hard food stands nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "push bag" 		
	

Floyd | The sack plummets to the floor, exploding loudly on impact. You marvel
Floyd | at the tremendous mountain of hard food below, as does your Provider,
Floyd | who arrives shortly. Waving away the clouds of dust, he seizes you by
Floyd | the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you land in a bank of snow,
Floyd | hear the latch click, and know you'll be spending a day in the cold,
Floyd | without food of any kind.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 14 out of a possible 100, in 44 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "worth a shot anyway" 	
	DrewMochak says (to f..f), "undo" 		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | [Can't "undo" twice in succession. Sorry!]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "scratch bag" 		
	

Floyd | You scratch futilely at the monstrous sack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Have we tried to bite the bag?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Yep." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "bite bag" 		
	

Floyd | You scratch futilely at the monstrous sack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Darn." 	
			DavidW says, "of course we tried" 	
			smartgenes says, "i think popping the balloon would get the chance to get the blankets" 	
			Tale says, "14 points after 2,5 hours. Wow." 	
			PaulSharke asks, "Have we sharpened our claws yet? And then tried scratching the bag?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Is it possible to get the aerial?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I think the only hope on the bag is to get the Provider's help." 	
			DavidW says (to PaulSharke), "yes" 	
			PaulSharke asks, "Have we put in a call to the local SPCA?" 	
			EmacsUser says (to PaulSharke), "Not yet." 	
			DavidW says, "I've seen no telephone yet." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Ifeel bad for cats, now, knowing teh difficulty of their lives" 	
			DrewMochak says, "o contrair" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap from the ledge to the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach aches with hunger.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get box" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push box" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "The 'box' is a TELEVISION SET." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "climb on box" 		
	

Floyd | You wouldn't feel safe on the confusing box.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "It's a bit heavy for the cat to move." 	
			DrewMochak says, "...Couldh ave worked. *Sullen.*" 	
	Tale has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		Cheddarius asks, "Could we get a hint?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | Two silvery antenae extend from this peculiar animal.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get antenae" 		EmacsUser says, "The shades puzzle makes me think that we need to wake the Provider." 	
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "search mountain" 		
	

Floyd | There is nothing on the lumpy mountain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "What else would the light be good for?" 	
			smartgenes says, "did that not work" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get antenae" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "move antenae" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to f), "w" 		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "ww" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're beginning to feel dizzy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "meow" 		
	

Floyd | You mew loudly, plaintively.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I never claimed that the antenae were useful. Just that we'd not explored that possibility." 	
			DrewMochak says, "If I were a real cat this would work." 	
			EmacsUser says, "That's what I thought too." 	
			DrewMochak says, "I would mew like a miniature air raid siren." 	
			DavidW says, "Try meowing in Rival's Wood. Maybe you'll summon Rival." 	
			EmacsUser says (to DavidW), "Sounds like a bad idea, but we can try." 	
			DrewMochak says, "And then Iwill SAVAGEhim with my sharpened claws and feast upon his tender flesh! A day... for REVENGE." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yeah, it might be a bad idea." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "sounds like a great idea to me" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "meow" 		
	

Floyd | You mew loudly, plaintively.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Nope." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "growl" 		
	

Floyd | You growl and hiss, but to no avail.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "screech" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "pee" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "scream" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak exclaims, "that's how a real cat would do it!" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Ooh, another verb: growl" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "climb tree" 		
	

Floyd | You scramble up a large tree, pieces of bark falling beneath you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're not going to be able to carry on without food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look around" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap down off the large tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "call rival" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "meow" 		
	

Floyd | You mew loudly, plaintively.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "growl" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You growl and hiss, but to no avail.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You encounter a swift-flowing stream. However, there may be a way over
Floyd | an embankment to the southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you
Floyd | curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in
Floyd | search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there
Floyd | are always insects.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 14 out of a possible 100, in 73 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "roar" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Frig" 	
	Ellison arrives, ready to play with the toys. 		EmacsUser says, "So what ways have we tried to wake the Provider? Tickling gets us caught with a feather in our mouth, meowing gets us kicked out of the house with no explanation, ..." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "und" 		
	

Floyd | Please give one of the answers above.
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd |

		smartgenes says, "could go sw from the stream" 	
			DavidW says, "may-be." 	
			DrewMochak says, "pushing the bag breaks it which cause provider wakeage in unhappy mood" 	
			EmacsUser says, "k. That's three" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "restore" 		EmacsUser says, "Presumably opening the shades while he's facing east is a bad idea too." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Also, scratching provider but that's kind of a given" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "so restore and go back to the stream and go sw" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n.n." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop all" 		
	

Floyd | (the yellow feather)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're starving!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You encounter a swift-flowing stream. However, there may be a way over
Floyd | an embankment to the southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You better satisfy your hunger before making any extended
Floyd | explorations.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser:( 	
			EmacsUser says, "I wish : wouldn't eat spaces." 	
			EmacsUser :( 	
			DavidW says, "I think it's so :'s will work." 	
			EmacsUser :( 	
			EmacsUser says, "The magic combination seems to be #club :\:(" 	
			DrewMochak says, "Iuse #cl" 	
			smartgenes says, "so the food is an early problem" 	
			DavidW says, "well, if we need to satisfy hunger before crossing the stream, then we really do need the hard food." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Which means the bag is our primary puzzle." 	
			smartgenes asks, "leap off the roof?" 	
			smartgenes says, "blow up the balloon, burst it" 	
			smartgenes says, "restore" 	
			EmacsUser says, "The problem with the balloon idea is the same as with every waking method we've tried so far: it lets the owner know that we're at fault." 	
			EmacsUser says, "It's too bad that light alone is not enough." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. I think we either need to muffle the sound of the bag falling or muffle Provider's ears directly so he doesn't hear it or anything else." 	
			smartgenes says, "not quite the same as it's not the cat bt something outside" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "roll log s" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering
Floyd | swarm of insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "stand on log" 		
	

Floyd | Harrassed by a gathering swarm of insects, you cautiously retreat from
Floyd | the log.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says (to smartgenes), "Oh. I thought you meant indoors where the Provider could see the balloon scraps and think of our claws." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You scramble up a large tree, pieces of bark falling beneath you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x bark" 		
	

Floyd | It's shaggy, thin, and still intact.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get bark" 		
	

Floyd | But you're up in the tree!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap down off the large tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach aches with hunger.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get bark" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "hint? :(" 	
			smartgenes asks, "cut the bark with axe?" 	
			DavidW asks, "Have we tried to get the blanket?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "Can't get axe, and it wouldnt' do anything" 	
			smartgenes says, "no" 	
			DrewMochak says, "negative" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a buzzing log here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		smartgenes says, "we wouldn't need the axe to ct with it" 	
	

Floyd | The Provider's cottage is that way, but you can't enter it from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The Provider's cottage is that way, but you can't enter it from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a yellow feather and a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Also, I wonder if we can put the shirt on Provider so his ears are covered." 	
			PaulSharke asks, "Are we thinking the blanket could muffle the bag falling?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s.s." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take blanket" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're beginning to feel dizzy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "pull blanket" 		
	PaulSharke says (to Floyd), "push blanket" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Where is the shirt?" 	
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "scratch blanket" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "in the sill, I think" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear snoring to the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "nope" 	
			DrewMochak says, "orrrr not" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a yellow feather and a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Oh, I'm looking at the wrong restore." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Location of the shirt, anyone?" 	
			smartgenes says, "tv room" 	
			DavidW says, "I have no idea where it is now." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Gracias." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take shirt" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the bark)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "w.s." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're not going to be able to carry on without food.
Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "put shirt on Provider" 		
	

Floyd | You try to put the flannel shirt over the Provider, but he stirs in
Floyd | his sleep and waves you away.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Um?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x ears" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "put blanket on provider" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the blankets before you can put it on top of
Floyd | something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		PaulSharke says, "Honestly if my cat tried to put something in my ear while I was sleeping, you can bet I'd wake up pretty fast" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Is the blanket enterable?" 	
			smartgenes says, "what was that about the wind helping" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter blanket" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Under the Covers
Floyd | It's warm and snug beaneath the blankets, though you find the
Floyd | Provider's prodigious hind paws to be grotesquely hairless, smelly,
Floyd | and just a bit ticklish when brushed by your whiskers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you
Floyd | curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in
Floyd | search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there
Floyd | are always insects.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 14 out of a possible 100, in 73 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser reviews the endings we've seen. 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I'd like to retry the push bag idea again, but with 'push bag onto shirt' explicitly, not a mere 'push bag' that hopes it'll fall onto the shirt." 	
			PaulSharke says, "Sounds good." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take shirt" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the yellow feather)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're starving!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop shirt" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "enter cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | The cupboard is currently shut.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open it" 		
	

Floyd | You pry open the cupboard with your paw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "enter it" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up into the cupboard...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room (in the cupboard)
Floyd | Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the
Floyd | commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a
Floyd | Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of
Floyd | hard food stands nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push sack onto shirt" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the monstrous sack of hard food before you can
Floyd | put it on top of something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x boxes" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you need to refer to in the course of this game.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "close cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You lack the dexterity.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm." 	
			EmacsUser says, "There's actually not a log of unique text to the endings." 	
			EmacsUser says, "``You rake the Provider with your claws!'' ``The sack plummets to the floor, exploding loudly on impact. You marvel at the tremendous mountain of hard food below, as does your Provider, who arrives shortly. Waving away the clouds of dust, he seizes you by the scruff of the neck.'' ``The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing east, his face is bathed in streaming light. He notices you nearby, a feather hanging suspiciously from your mouth.''" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "scratch sack" 		
	

Floyd | You scratch futilely at the monstrous sack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x door" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get sack" 		
	

Floyd | You clamp your teeth on the monstrous sack, but it's too heavy to
Floyd | lift.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "No bedroom door to close, I guess." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "eat sack" 		
	

Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach aches with hunger.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "tear sack" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "rip sack" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x shirt" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "throw something at the sack" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to get out of the cupboard first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You can't get out of the closed cupboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You pry open the cupboard with your paw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x sack" 		
	

Floyd | The monstrous sack contains a seemlingly limitless supply of hard
Floyd | food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x shirt" 		
	

Floyd | A bit smelly, perhaps, but you love to nap in its soft folds.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "I wonder what happens if you sleep in closed cupboard" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Did we try pushing the sack with the cupboard closed?" 	
			DavidW says, "no" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "close cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You lack the dexterity.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The cupboard
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "exit" 		
	

Floyd | You can't get out of the closed cupboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push sack" 		
	

Floyd | The sack plummets to the floor, exploding loudly on impact. You marvel
Floyd | at the tremendous mountain of hard food below, as does your Provider,
Floyd | who arrives shortly. Waving away the clouds of dust, he seizes you by
Floyd | the scruff of the neck. Moments later, you land in a bank of snow,
Floyd | hear the latch click, and know you'll be spending a day in the cold,
Floyd | without food of any kind.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 14 out of a possible 100, in 55 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Bug, I guess." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "yah must be" 	
			EmacsUser says, "And the author didn't treat that case specially." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You pry open the cupboard with your paw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap down from the cupboard to the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x ledge" 		
	

Floyd | On the ledge beneath the cupboard, the Provider often creates food.
Floyd | You're not supposed to be here, but who will it hurt if you nose
Floyd | around a little?
Floyd |
Floyd | You're beginning to feel dizzy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "drop the shirt from the cupboard" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap from the ledge to the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take shirt" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up into the cupboard...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room (in the cupboard)
Floyd | Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the
Floyd | commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a
Floyd | Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of
Floyd | hard food stands nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Won't dropping the shirt here just leave it in the cupboard?" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "drop shirt" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room (in the cupboard)
Floyd | Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the
Floyd | commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a
Floyd | Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of
Floyd | hard food stands nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the cupboard you can see a flannel shirt.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "get shirt" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the flannel shirt with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Will ``push boxes'' do any good?" 	
			DavidW says, "no" 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "wrap sack in shirt" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Ok." 	
	smartgenes says (to Floyd), "cover sack with shirt" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the monstrous sack of hard food would achieve
Floyd | nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "put shirt on sack" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the monstrous sack of hard food would achieve
Floyd | nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes says, "in the thing you pasted you had a feather in mouth" 	
			DavidW says, "I suppose we could try putting the shirt on the ledge, but since the sack is described as falling onto the floor, I doubt that would help." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You leap down from the cupboard to the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks (of smartgenes), "Huh?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap from the ledge to the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're not going to be able to carry on without food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "get the bird to knock it down?" 	
			DavidW says, "What we really need are earmuffs." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "put shirt under ledge" 		
	

Floyd | I didn't understand that sentence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak ( 	
	smartgenes says, "You rake the Provider with your claws!'' ``The sack plummets to the floor, exploding loudly on impact. You marvel at the tremendous mountain of hard food below, as does your Provider, who arrives shortly. Waving away the clouds of dust, he seizes you by the scruff of the neck.'' ``The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing east, his face is bathed in streaming light. He notices you nearby, a feather hanging suspiciously from your mouth.''"" 		EmacsUser says, "smartgenes Right, but without the feather the Provider just twitches. He/she does not wake up." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Opps, forgot the .." 	
			smartgenes asks, "maybe get the bird into the room, attack it and knocks the thing down?" 	
			smartgenes says, "unless it's just descriptive text" 	
			EmacsUser says, "*he" 	
	Ellison has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		DavidW says, "Checking my notes, I see an action I don't think we're likely to guess right away." 	
			smartgenes says, "go on" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Are we allowed such a hint? We're making little progress." 	
			EmacsUser says, "i.e. ditto smartgenes" 	
			DavidW says, "We need to do something under the blankets." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		smartgenes asks, "pee?" 	
			Alex says (to smartgenes), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that pee is urine." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "no, not pee." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter blankets" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Under the Covers
Floyd | It's warm and snug beaneath the blankets, though you find the
Floyd | Provider's prodigious hind paws to be grotesquely hairless, smelly,
Floyd | and just a bit ticklish when brushed by your whiskers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "it won't let us pee, which is IMO a serious detraction from the full cat experience" 	
			smartgenes says, "drop the bark" 	
			DavidW asks, "See those hind paws?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "drop all" 		
	

Floyd | (the flannel shirt)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your hunger has become unbearable. With your last remaining energy you
Floyd | curl up to sleep. When you awake, night has fallen. You set out in
Floyd | search of the Provider, hoping for his kindness. If that fails, there
Floyd | are always insects.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 14 out of a possible 100, in 73 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of mouser.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "Idid try this, actually" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Which restore point?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "restore" 		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks (of DrewMochak), "Oh?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "enter blankets" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Under the Covers
Floyd | It's warm and snug beaneath the blankets, though you find the
Floyd | Provider's prodigious hind paws to be grotesquely hairless, smelly,
Floyd | and just a bit ticklish when brushed by your whiskers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "tickle paws" 		
	

Floyd | Which do you mean, the claws or the Provider's hind paws?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "hind" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider's hind paws.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider stirs and sighs heavily.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x Provider" 		
	

Floyd | The Provider lies asleep on his side. He faces west, snorfling loudly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You nudge your way toward fresher air....
Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You're starving!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says (to Drew), "As we say, close but not quite." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Feather?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "o durr" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "in" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Under the Covers
Floyd | It's warm and snug beaneath the blankets, though you find the
Floyd | Provider's prodigious hind paws to be grotesquely hairless, smelly,
Floyd | and just a bit ticklish when brushed by your whiskers.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider snores beside you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "tickle hind with feather" 		
	

Floyd | You tickle the Provider's hind paws with the feather.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider sighs heavily and rolls over. Facing east, he grumbles
Floyd | and moans. The world around you heaves as he hauls his hind paws out
Floyd | from under the blanket.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by eight points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser exclaims, "Yay!" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "save" 		EmacsUser says, "Oops." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf3" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "Let's not yet, I wasted some moves" 	
			smartgenes says, "hmm not impressed with that one" 	
			DavidW says (to EmacsUser), "You clobbered an old save point." 	
			DrewMochak says, "er nevermind" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I think I saved as SAVE." 	
			EmacsUser hangs his head in shame. 	
			DavidW says, "oh. ok." 	
	

Floyd | You nudge your way toward fresher air....
Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider sits on the bed, yawning and scratching his head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | But you aren't in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider sits on the bed, yawning and scratching his head.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "meow" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Stretching stiff limbs, the Provider staggers north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, as bare and empty as your stomach.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider grumbles at you. You're not sure if this is because he
Floyd | suspects you brought a bird into the house, because you mewed
Floyd | excessively, or because you scattered ash everywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider taps you on the nose, knocking the yellow feather from
Floyd | your mouth.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your stomach aches with hunger.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is preparing food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is preparing food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Will we live?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is preparing food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is preparing food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "meow" 		
	

Floyd | Staring mournfully into your food bowl, you mew. The Provider glances
Floyd | at your empty bowl, grumbles, and fills it from a sack of hard food,
Floyd | which he returns to the cupboard.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x foox" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x food" 		
	

Floyd | (the morsel of hard food)
Floyd | The hard food looks and smells like a piece of clay soaked in chicken
Floyd | grease.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider heads toward the Lumpy Mountain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "eat food" 		
	

Floyd | It's filling, but so is sawdust. If you could only get your paws on
Floyd | some soft food!
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by four points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "full" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 26 out of a possible 100, in 54 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of domestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      2 sharpening your claws
Floyd |      6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)
Floyd |      2 safely opening the blinds
Floyd |      8 waking the Provider unawares
Floyd |      4 eating hard food
Floyd |      4 finding sundry items
Floyd |
Floyd |     26 total (out of 100)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "save" 		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "cf5" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "We should have no more timer now" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The sun rises ever higher in the eastern sky.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Or at least a longer one." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "indeed" 	
	

Floyd | There are too few branches to climb very far up. Tearing away a piece
Floyd | of bark, you leap back to the ground.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "The sw will work now, no?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get bark" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh, perhaps" 	
			DrewMochak says, "yeah that's what I was gonna do" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival leaps down from an ancient elm!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser exclaims, "Aah!" 	
			DrewMochak exclaims, "AIEE!" 	
			DavidW says, "BARK BARK BARK!!!" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x rival" 		
	

Floyd | Your Rival has a thick coat, huge frame, slavering fangs, and claws
Floyd | like eagle's talons. In short, you're no match for your Rival in size
Floyd | or ferocity.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "swell" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Up a tree?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "growl" 		
	

Floyd | You growl and hiss, but to no avail.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You scramble up a large tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival waits for you at bottom of the tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "growl at rival" 		EmacsUser says, "Uh oh." 	
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to growl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival waits for you at bottom of the tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "meow" 		
	

Floyd | You mew loudly, plaintively.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider arrives from the Aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival waits for you at bottom of the tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser exclaims, "Nice!" 	
			DrewMochak says, "wait how why did that happen O.O" 	
			DrewMochak says, "I mean I was kind of hoping it would but not expecting it to." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "We called for our Provider to save us, didn't we?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to f), "z" 		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is gathering wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival waits for you at bottom of the tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Oh, coincidence." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Haha I think it might have been totally random, actually" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap down off the large tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is gathering wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "hit rival" 		
	

Floyd | With one huge paw, he bats you aside like a fly.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is gathering wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | You falter in the face of your Rival's ferocious charge. He pins you
Floyd | to the ground, mauling your face and underbelly. You struggle, but are
Floyd | helpless beneath him. You're dimly aware of him as he saunters away,
Floyd | leaving you for dead in the reddening snow. You only hope you freeze
Floyd | to death before the vermin and insects arrive.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 26 out of a possible 100, in 68 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of domestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Shall we run instead?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Provider is no help at all in this location, it seems." 	
			DrewMochak says, "I don't think I like my provider." 	
			DrewMochak says, "I want a new one." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The Provider's cottage is that way, but you can't enter it from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is gathering wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | You falter in the face of your Rival's ferocious charge. He pins you
Floyd | to the ground, mauling your face and underbelly. You struggle, but are
Floyd | helpless beneath him. You're dimly aware of him as he saunters away,
Floyd | leaving you for dead in the reddening snow. You only hope you freeze
Floyd | to death before the vermin and insects arrive.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 26 out of a possible 100, in 68 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of domestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak exclaims, "Thus begins: the quest for his credit cards! A Day... FORFREEDOM!" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "undo.e" 		
	

Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Rival's Wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival enters through the flap!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser exclaims, "Aah!" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Alcove
Floyd | Charcoal-stained stones form a shadowy alcove that culminates in a
Floyd | chute overhead. The strong smell of smoke is rivalled by more savory
Floyd | scents to the east.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of pale ash here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Looking back, you notice your Rival slavering over your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "That's not good." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "scratch rival" 		
	

Floyd | With one huge paw, he bats you aside like a fly.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "growl at rival" 		
	

Floyd | I only understood you as far as wanting to growl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "growl" 		
	

Floyd | You growl and hiss, but to no avail.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Does Rival follow us everywhere?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "Iwill kill this cat." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Mark. My. Word." 	
			EmacsUser says (to DavidW), "Not now that he found our food." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Provider has to come back some time" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood and a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Looking back, you notice your Rival slavering over your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Aspens, interrupting your explorations.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ha ha" 	
			EmacsUser says, "So he is mostly a guard on sw." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Fast cat" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Yeah." 	
			DrewMochak says, "s" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You encounter a swift-flowing stream. However, there may be a way over
Floyd | an embankment to the southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The Provider's cottage is that way, but you can't enter it from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Rival's Wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "We could get him run over." 	
			DavidW says, "We could." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Canopy Trail
Floyd | A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've
Floyd | seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings
Floyd | and evenings. A lesser track leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Looking back, you notice your Rival has abandoned the chase.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "He seems to be a bad climber." 	
			DrewMochak exclaims, "COMEON! COWARD!" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Oh." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | A rotting log lies half-exposed in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival crouches in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Well at leeast we can get rid of him without giving up our food." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "roll log n" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering
Floyd | swarm of insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood and a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider cries out as he squashes an insect against his arm.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Snowy Maw.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "*least" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "laughter?" 	
			Alex says (to EmacsUser), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that laughter is laughing, which is for idiots who can't censor." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		EmacsUser says (to Alex), "thanks." 	
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider growls at you. You're not sure if this is because you
Floyd | stirred up a swarm of insects, because he suspects you brought a bird
Floyd | into the house, because you mewed excessively, or because you
Floyd | scattered ash everywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival walks casually around the snow hole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Alex asks (of EmacsUser), "Awwwk! So where's my cork nut then?" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "look through fence" 		
	

Floyd | Beyond the fence is a neighboring farmhouse. Nearby, a boy plays in
Floyd | the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider taps you on the nose, knocking the bark from your mouth.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival enters through the flap!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider arrives from the Clearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider kicks at your Rival, who reluctantly retreats through the
Floyd | flap.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Hmm." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider glares at you. You're not sure if this is because you
Floyd | failed to defend your food bowl, because you stirred up a swarm of
Floyd | insects, because he suspects you brought a bird into the house,
Floyd | because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash
Floyd | everywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "hah hah" 	
			DrewMochak says, "We are being a bad cat" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "When did we stir a swarm of insects?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "rolled the log" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		DavidW says, "The insects bit Provider." 	
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider siezes you in his giant paws, and hurls you toward the
Floyd | Clearing...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log, a pile of wood and
Floyd | a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak exclaims, "MEANprovider!" 	
			DavidW asks, "hm. Could there be a suitable piece of wood in that new pile?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x pile" 		
	

Floyd | There's an assortment of limbs and spintery wedges of aspen, oak, and
Floyd | elm.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says (to DavidW), "Hey! I was going to suggest that." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "search pile" 		
	

Floyd | There is nothing on the pile of wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get pile" 		
	

Floyd | You pick out a freshly hewn strip of kindling.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x kindling" 		
	

Floyd | This solid spear of kindling would burn readily in a hot fire.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Do we know how to build a fire?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "This seems for a diferent puzzle" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider growls at you. You're not sure if this is because you
Floyd | stole a strip of kindling, because you tracked snow into the cottage,
Floyd | because you failed to defend your food bowl, because you stirred up a
Floyd | swarm of insects, because he suspects you brought a bird into the
Floyd | house, because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash
Floyd | everywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "We're a cat. Cats don't normally build fires." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider siezes you in his giant paws, and hurls you toward the
Floyd | Blankets...
Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "Seriously who just throws their cat around" 	
			DrewMochak exclaims, "ANIMALABUSE!" 	
			maga says, "what's the problem? they know how to land" 	
			Allen says, "as a bigshot, I love throwing my cats around. My flunkies either catch the cat or they're fired" 	
			EmacsUser says, "To review, we have a log, a piece of bark, a strip of kindling, a rival, and a boy." 	
			EmacsUser says, "And we don't know what they are for." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Though the rival is pretty clearly in the obstacle category." 	
			DavidW asks, "Can we climb the fence in the Clearing?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "worth a try" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider heads toward the Lumpy Mountain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "I thought the message said no, but we can check." 	
			DavidW says, "Also, maybe Provider has moved new things into play now that he's awake." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log, a pile of wood and
Floyd | a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "climb fence" 		
	

Floyd | The slats are too slippery, the fence too tall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider lies here, gazing into the confusing box.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Could you go back for a bit?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider heads toward the Food Room.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is fumbling with the front door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take food" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the kindling)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider heads toward the Clearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Okay, so it can be moved." 	
			EmacsUser says, "That's all I wanted to see." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Now we have food, a log, a piece of bark, a strip of kindling, a rival, and a boy." 	
			DrewMochak says, "I'm guessing we are supposed to make a fire to cook something with" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get kindling" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the morsel of hard food)
Floyd | Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the kindling with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a morsel of hard food and a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "put kindling in gap" 		
	

Floyd | You wedge the kindling into the gap.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "open window" 		
	

Floyd | You insert a paw into the gap, but can't get enough leverage.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "We could also try distracting our rival with the food (ala My Angel)" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd | Although the window's light warms you, a cold breeze emanates from its
Floyd | base.
Floyd |
Floyd | Wedged into a gap beneath the window is a piece of kindling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "push kindling" 		
	

Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "open window with kindling" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the kindling)
Floyd | That doesn't seem to be something you can unlock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "jump on kindling" 		
	

Floyd | You step cautiously onto the kindling. It creaks and bends under your
Floyd | weight, raising the window. Suddenly, the kindling pulls free, and you
Floyd | tumble westward...
Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a strip of kindling here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Aha." 	
			DavidW says, "one more puzzle solved." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd |
Floyd | A stiff breeze rushes through the open window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | But you aren't in anything at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap for the nearest aspen...
Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens (on the aspen)
Floyd | The sky never seemed so vast, the wind so angry, the ground so remote.
Floyd | Facing upwards,  you cling with all four claws to a slender trunk.
Floyd | West of you, the winds whistles through an open window. Water rushes
Floyd | far below, but you can hardly bear to look.
Floyd |
Floyd | Caught in the branches of an aspen, is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "save" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "cf7" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "How will we get the balloon with our claw and teeth so sharp?" 	
			DavidW says, "It's perhaps too soon to mess around with the balloon." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x balloon" 		
	

Floyd | A string dangles from an obviously buoyant balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "But the string we can handle, I think, without breaking the balloon." 	
			EmacsUser says, "May I try just ``take string?''" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take string" 		
	

Floyd | The balloon dances in the air as you snare its string in your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by four points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "full" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 30 out of a possible 100, in 121 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of domestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      2 sharpening your claws
Floyd |      6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)
Floyd |      2 safely opening the blinds
Floyd |      8 waking the Provider unawares
Floyd |      4 eating hard food
Floyd |      8 finding sundry items
Floyd |
Floyd |     30 total (out of 100)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Man, 70 more points to go." 	
	Ellison arrives, full of neither funk nor fun. 		DavidW says, "yeah, I wasn't expecting the game to drag this long. It's been a long time since I played it." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You leap for the window, catching the sill with your claws...
Floyd |
Floyd | On the Sill
Floyd | From the inner sill of a window, you look east over a snowy landscape.
Floyd |
Floyd | A stiff breeze rushes through the open window.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a strip of kindling here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You carry a red balloon, its string between your teeth. You are also
Floyd | sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "How did we wake the provider?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I'm afraid to let go of this balloon." 	
			DavidW says, "We tickled his feet with the feather." 	
			EmacsUser says (to Cheddarius), "But we hid under the blankets so he couldn't blame us." 	
			DavidW says, "It ought to be safe to let go of the balloon when indoors." 	
			Cheddarius says, "I see" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "dropp all" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "drop all" 		
	

Floyd | (the red balloon)
Floyd | The balloon floats up to the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "I hope." 	
			EmacsUser says, "here" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "SAVE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Why did the save button go to cf4?" 	
			DavidW says, "Clobbering old save points again." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "And he fed us after we woke him up?" 	
			EmacsUser says (to Cheddarius), "Yes, with encouragement from our pitiful meows." 	
			DavidW says, "Because other people didn't know to use the save control and did it manually and that messes up the system." 	
			DavidW says, "Once someone saves manually, it's no longer safe to use the automatic save control." 	
			EmacsUser hangs his head in shame again. 	
			DrewMochak asks, "save?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "drop all" 		
	

Floyd | (the red balloon)
Floyd | The balloon floats up to the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Anyway, I need to leave the keyboard for a short while and clean myself up. I'll be back shortly." 	
	DrewMochak goes home. 		Cheddarius asks, "Okay, what do we have at our disposal?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "What are our goals?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "One moment; I'll copy my notes over." 	
	DrewMochak arrives, full of fun and funk. 		DavidW says, "You want to eat soft food. So far, we haven't even found it yet." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hovering against the ceiling is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a strip of kindling here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak asks, "Maybe popping baloon frightens rival?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "We have dry food, a log with insects, a piece of bark, a rival, a balloon, and a boy as object for which we know no purpose."" 	
			olethros says, "time to make soup" 	
			EmacsUser says, "The clear outstanding objectives are only one: get past the rival." 	
			EmacsUser says, "DrewMochak Give it a try." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a morsel of hard food and a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and
Floyd | a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You carry nothing between your teeth. You are also sated (though not
Floyd | satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival crouches in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | It's not so easy to traipse past your Rival.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "I dropped the balloon back inside." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "pop baloon" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "bah" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You carry a red balloon, its string between your teeth. You are also
Floyd | sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "There you go." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You can't go that way.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a morsel of hard food and a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the lumpy mountain...
Floyd |
Floyd | Lumpy Mountain
Floyd | There is just enough room in this cozy corner for the lumpy mountain
Floyd | and the confusing black box that faces it. The lumpy mountain is home
Floyd | to some of your finest claw and scratch marks, though your Provider
Floyd | has never shared much enthusiasm for the art. The scent of your food
Floyd | bowl wafts in from the west.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a flannel shirt here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a morsel of hard food and a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and
Floyd | a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is resting on the stump.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival crouches in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "hit baloon" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You carry a red balloon, its string between your teeth. You are also
Floyd | sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "hit balloon" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "hit balloon" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | You falter in the face of your Rival's ferocious charge. He pins you
Floyd | to the ground, mauling your face and underbelly. You struggle, but are
Floyd | helpless beneath him. You're dimly aware of him as he saunters away,
Floyd | leaving you for dead in the reddening snow. You only hope you freeze
Floyd | to death before the vermin and insects arrive.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 30 out of a possible 100, in 135 turns,
Floyd | earning you the rank of domestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Sorry." 	
			DrewMochak says, "'s ok" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Rival's Wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Perhaps if we tempt him with some hard food?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Snowy Maw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says (to Cheddarius), "Yes, I think that's the next idea to try." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The Provider's cottage is that way, but you can't enter it from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Looking back, you notice your Rival has abandoned the chase.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and
Floyd | a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Ah! Or we can get our Provider to take him out" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You squeeze the balloon through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a morsel of hard food and a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Drat" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get food" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the red balloon)
Floyd | The balloon floats up to the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider arrives from the Lumpy Mountain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Our Provider just kicks him, and he runs away, it seems." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and
Floyd | a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "While he is distracted, we can smite him with our Ticklish Feather of Great Justice!" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "+5 circumstance bonus to friendship" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival crouches in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Nitku leaves. 		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "drop food" 		
	

Floyd | Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival notices the hard food morsel, and swallows it whole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | It's not so easy to traipse past your Rival.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Try "give food to Rival"?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "/undo" 		
	

Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "give food to rival" 		
	

Floyd | He snatches the morsel from you, and swallows it whole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says (to Cheddarius), "Oh. In my list I forgot to mention the hole in the snow, which we can make by digging." 	
			Cheddarius says, "I see" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Not even a thank you." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Try "pop balloon" instead of "hit balloon"?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "This is pretty outlandish, but maybe if we dig a hole and cover it with bark and then snow or something, we can lure him to fall into the hole?" 	
			EmacsUser says (to Cheddarius), "I would be surprised if the simulation is that good." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yeah" 	
			EmacsUser says, "But you can try." 	
			Cheddarius says, "That's why I said it was outlandish" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You encounter a swift-flowing stream. However, there may be a way over
Floyd | an embankment to the southwest.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider arrives from the Aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "back" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Oh man" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Provider is here!" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Is he going to beat up our rival?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "meow" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider grunts at you. You're not sure if this is because you
Floyd | stole a strip of kindling, because you tracked snow into the cottage,
Floyd | because you failed to defend your food bowl, because you stirred up a
Floyd | swarm of insects, because he suspects you brought a bird into the
Floyd | house, because you mewed excessively, or because you scattered ash
Floyd | everywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | You falter in the face of your Rival's ferocious charge. He pins you
Floyd | to the ground, mauling your face and underbelly. You struggle, but are
Floyd | helpless beneath him. You're dimly aware of him as he saunters away,
Floyd | leaving you for dead in the reddening snow. You only hope you freeze
Floyd | to death before the vermin and insects arrive.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 30 out of a possible 100, in 148 turns,
Floyd | earning you the rank of domestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "#cl ..DavidW Welcome back." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Wow. I fail at the typing today." 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "Dangit!" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Our Provider just let us die. What a jerk." 	
			DavidW asks, "hm. Luring the Rival with food, eh?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Tried. Failed." 	
			EmacsUser says, "My next bet is the insects." 	
			DavidW asks, "How about dropping it on the Canopy Trail?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Okay, how about... we put food in the hole, then put snow in the hole when the Rival comes in?" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "My god!" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Get the Rival run over by a car" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Drop some food in the place" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Yes, we had thought of that." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Wait for Rival to come, then run" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Darnit" 	
			EmacsUser says, "We didnt' use the food to lure him though." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Ah" 	
			EmacsUser says, "*didn't" 	
			DavidW asks (of EmacsUser), "It didn't work with the food?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Does he follow you there?" 	
			DavidW says, "Not normally." 	
			EmacsUser says, "No he didn't follow us without the food." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Maybe... maybe if we make a trail of hard food from the road to his location" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I think we'll have to carry the bait. We can only move one morsel at a time." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Can you drop a morsel and then get another one?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I don't know" 	
			DavidW says, "There's also the timing issue." 	
			DavidW says, "Rival might eat the bait and leave before the car arrives." 	
			EmacsUser says (to DavidW), "Right. That's what I tried to express but failed." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Maybe put a whole bunch of morsels in the road" 	
			Cheddarius says, "So he'll spend a lot of time eating them all and then get run over" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Oh. Different timing issue." 	
			EmacsUser says, "If it's like most games, we can only take one, but we should check." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		DavidW says, "I don't think we can make a pile of morsels in the road." 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is gathering wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | You falter in the face of your Rival's ferocious charge. He pins you
Floyd | to the ground, mauling your face and underbelly. You struggle, but are
Floyd | helpless beneath him. You're dimly aware of him as he saunters away,
Floyd | leaving you for dead in the reddening snow. You only hope you freeze
Floyd | to death before the vermin and insects arrive.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 30 out of a possible 100, in 148 turns,
Floyd | earning you the rank of domestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Can someone drive and try this out? I'm not familiar with the map" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Okay." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "drop balloon" 		
	

Floyd | The balloon floats up to the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a morsel of hard food and a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Ellison has had his fill of playing for now, and goes back to the Lounge. 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take food" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s.drop food." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hovering against the ceiling is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a strip of kindling here.
Floyd | Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n.take food." 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider arrives from the Clearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Blankets
Floyd | You enjoy curling up in the blankets' warm folds. Light streams down
Floyd | through an eastern window. A mingling of faded scents lure you
Floyd | northward.
Floyd |
Floyd | Hovering against the ceiling is a red balloon.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a strip of kindling here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "It teleported back to the bowl." 	
			EmacsUser says, "And we picked the morsel up again." 	
			EmacsUser says, "So only one morsel to work with." 	
			EmacsUser says, "I'll try the lure to traffic idea." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You carry a morsel of hard food between your teeth. You are also sated
Floyd | (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider heads toward the Lumpy Mountain.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and
Floyd | a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival crouches in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Rival's Wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Canopy Trail
Floyd | A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've
Floyd | seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings
Floyd | and evenings. A lesser track leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Looking back, you notice your Rival has abandoned the chase.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "He abandoned us." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Try insects?" 	
			DavidW asks, "But is he watching?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "wave food" 		
	

Floyd | You look ridiculous waving the morsel of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Canopy Trail
Floyd | A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've
Floyd | seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings
Floyd | and evenings. A lesser track leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Looking back, you notice your Rival has abandoned the chase.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Is that what you meant?" 	
			DavidW asks, "May I?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Yes." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Yeah" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop morsel" 		
	

Floyd | Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.
Floyd |
Floyd | To the north, a glinting beast comes into view.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "That's... unfortunate" 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The glinting beast bears down on you!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | You scramble up a chestnut tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | Below, the glinting beast whizzes out of view.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap down off the chestnut tree.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "take morsel" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear a distant rumbling approaching from the north.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider arrives from the Aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival crouches in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "drop morsel" 		
	

Floyd | Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is gathering wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival notices the hard food morsel, and swallows it whole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Maybe if we were to somehow drop the morsel but pick it up before he managed to eat it..." 	
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | It's not so easy to traipse past your Rival.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is gathering wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Tried that." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Did we try the log?" 	
			DavidW says, "ah." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Rolling it into the street, I mean?" 	
			EmacsUser says (to Cheddarius), "That's what I meant by insects." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Oh." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Ah" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Yes." 	
			EmacsUser says, "That gets the log stuck and unusable." 	
			EmacsUser says, "I meant we could get our rival stung with the insects on the log." 	
			EmacsUser says, "And thereby scare him off." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Who is playing right now? Cheddarius, me, DavidW (who has played before), ...?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "What happens to the cars?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "I am watching, for the time being" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Do they crash or anything?" 	
			EmacsUser says (to Cheddarius), "So far they've just whizzed by or run us over." 	
			Cheddarius says, "What a shame." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Okay, how about we pop the balloon with the bark?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Does that work?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "No idea." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Is there any way to pop the balloon at all?" 	
			DavidW says, "That would be a waste of a balloon." 	
			Cheddarius says, "To scare him off, I mean" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Because cats dislike loud noises, don't they?" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Can we try that?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Oh. Ok." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is gathering wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Rival's Wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Canopy Trail
Floyd | A north-south trail runs beneath a canopy of chestnut trees. You've
Floyd | seen giant glinting beasts stampede here, especially in the mornings
Floyd | and evenings. A lesser track leads east.
Floyd |
Floyd | Looking back, you notice your Rival has abandoned the chase.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Snowy Maw
Floyd | To the east, icicles hang like fangs within a giant maw of snow. A
Floyd | large pair of matching tracks lead out of shadows of the snowy mouth
Floyd | and to the west. A path loops north and south.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival crouches in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and
Floyd | a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider arrives from the Aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Snowy Maw.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival enters through the flap!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Whoops." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Hmmmm" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and
Floyd | a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Looking back, you notice your Rival slavering over your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Maybe we can tempt him with the bowl" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You carry nothing between your teeth. You are also sated (though not
Floyd | satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
Floyd |
Floyd | Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "Yes!!!!" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Sadly, the bowl is immobile." 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Wait for him to eat the food, then run!" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take bark" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Food Room.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius exclaims, "We're at the bowl, and the rival too!" 	
			Cheddarius says, ""Looking back, you notice your Rival slavering over your food bowl."" 	
			DavidW asks, "hm? How does this help?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Also, the rival catches up if you leave him at the bowl and make a run for the sw link." 	
			Cheddarius says, "If the Rival starts eating the food, we can run" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Darn!" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Yeah, these are all good thoughts, but now what the author had in mind." 	
			DavidW says, "We could try to push the bag on top of him." 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Genius!" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Attempting..." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival enters through the flap!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "up" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up onto the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | The cupboard is currently shut.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "open cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You pry open the cupboard with your paw.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter cupboard" 		
	

Floyd | You leap up into the cupboard...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room (in the cupboard)
Floyd | Within the close, heavy shadows, it's difficult to separate the
Floyd | commingled scents. Most of the arranged boxes appear to contain a
Floyd | Provider version of hard food. Indeed, your very own monstrous sack of
Floyd | hard food stands nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "push bag" 		
	

Floyd | Narrowly missing the Rival, the sack plummets to the floor, exploding
Floyd | loudly on impact. You marvel at the tremendous mountain of hard food
Floyd | below, as does your Provider, who arrives shortly. Waving away the
Floyd | clouds of dust, he seizes you by the scruff of the neck. Moments
Floyd | later, you land in a bank of snow, hear the latch click, and know
Floyd | you'll be spending a day in the cold, without food of any kind.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have wasted the day. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 30 out of a possible 100, in 163 turns,
Floyd | earning you the rank of domestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "drat" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "push bag onto rival" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the monstrous sack of hard food before you can
Floyd | put it on top of something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Darnit" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap down from the cupboard to the ledge.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "Maybe... tickle him with the feather while he's eating?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Maybe the feather will give him cancer or something, I don't know" 	
			Cheddarius says, "I'm out of ideas" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to get off the ledge first.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	

Floyd | You leap from the ledge to the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival is eating from your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty)
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider heads toward the Food Room.
Floyd |
Floyd | Looking back, you notice your Rival slavering over your food bowl.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take log" 		
	

Floyd | The log has rotted away much of its weight. It's still too heavy to
Floyd | lift, but you might be able to get it rolling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "roll log s" 		
	

Floyd | The Provider would certainly be abuzz with gratitude if you could
Floyd | somehow manage to roll the log indoors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "roll log e" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering
Floyd | swarm of insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "roll log s" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering
Floyd | swarm of insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak goes home. 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "roll log sw" 		
	

Floyd | You can't even go that way!
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "give log to rival" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the buzzing log)
Floyd | The log has rotted away much of its weight. It's still too heavy to
Floyd | lift, but you might be able to get it rolling.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival crouches in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak arrives, full of fun and funk. 		EmacsUser asks, "How to use the log on the rival?" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "roll log on rival" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser exclaims, "Ha!" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "roll log onto rival" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "roll log rival" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | ** Run-time error: Rival's Wood (object number 98)  has no property
Floyd | <number 0> to read **
Floyd | That's not a direction.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "What" 	
	Ellison arrives, full of fun, but no funk. 		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "crush pitiful rival under jackboots of opression" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser give Cheddarius a medal for bug finding. 	
			EmacsUser says, "*gives" 	
			Cheddarius accepts the medal 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "Smite fascist pig-dog rival with glory of Stalin's rule" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "hm. Checking my notes again. They seem to suggest treating the Rival like a jungle tiger." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "Anyway, can we try popping the balloon?" 	
			DrewMochak says, "Anyway I think the salient point to be taken from this experience is that we suck." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "That is, try Cheddarius's first idea?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Poking it with the bark or something" 	
			DavidW says, "Popping the balloon is a bad idea." 	
			EmacsUser says, "``Jungle tiger'' means ``trap setting''---that's clear." 	
			Cheddarius asks, "What happens if you pop the balloon?" 	
			DavidW says, "You get a broken balloon, I suppose." 	
			DrewMochak says, "They release... the EBOLAVIRUS! A day for 28 days later" 	
			Cheddarius asks, "I mean, does it scare off the Rival?" 	
			DavidW says, "And lose a working balloon." 	
			DavidW says, "No." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Darn" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "RESTORE" 		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf4" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to load: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "drop balloon" 		
	

Floyd | The balloon floats up to the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the
Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a morsel of hard food and a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take food" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and
Floyd | a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Splinters fly as the Provider splits wood with an axe.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "I'll set a trap here" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "dig" 		
	

Floyd | In no time, you scrape out a modest hole in the soft snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cover hole" 		
	

Floyd | That's not something you can close.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Back to get bark." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "drop all" 		
	

Floyd | (the morsel of hard food)
Floyd | Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood, a sizable piece of bark, a buzzing log and
Floyd | a hole (which is empty) here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take bark" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the bark with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Food Room
Floyd | Here the Provider divines food from the cupboard's magic containers,
Floyd | and prepares it on the ledge above you like only a Provider can. It
Floyd | seems that all roads lead to your food bowl: there's an alcove to the

		Cheddarius asks, "What's the bark for?" 	
	

Floyd | west, a small flap northward, a lumpy mountain to the east, and a pile
Floyd | of blankets southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | On the floor, lies your food bowl, full of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a yellow feather here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is preparing food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | You duck through the flap in the front door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty)
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You hear high-pitched laughter beyond the fence.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a morsel of hard food and a hole (which is empty)
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "put bark on hole" 		
	

Floyd | You cover the hole with the piece of bark.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "put food on bark" 		
	

Floyd | You put the morsel of hard food on the bark.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | A sizable piece of bark nearly conceals a hole in the snow. Resting on
Floyd | the bark is a morsel of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Holy smokes" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "What do you think?" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Genius!" 	
			Cheddarius says, "I would have never thought of putting the food on the bark" 	
			EmacsUser says, "It was your idea." 	
			DavidW says, "This is much closer to what's needed. It isn't quite right, though, I bet." 	
			EmacsUser says, "(The trap.)" 	
			Cheddarius says, "The bark bit was mine, the food was yours" 	
			Cheddarius exclaims, "Hurray for teamwork!" 	
			EmacsUser asks (of DavidW), "Insects?" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Maybe put some snow on it" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "put snow on hole" 		
	

Floyd | But the bark is covering the hole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get snow" 		
	

Floyd | It only melts in your mouth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "put snow on bark" 		
	

Floyd | You cover the bark with snow, creating a small mound.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a mound of snow here.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider arrives from the Clearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "Ahahahahahah" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "VENGEANCE WILL BE OURS" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Now he can't see the food though." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Actually Ithink I messed it up. We'll see though" 	
			DrewMochak says, "yeah" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "remove mound" 		
	

Floyd | (first taking the mound of snow)
Floyd | That's fixed in place.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is gathering wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "yeah, you need all the elements. Including the insects." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take snow" 		
	

Floyd | It only melts in your mouth.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is gathering wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "What" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "dig" 		
	

Floyd | You scrape away the mound of snow, revealing the bark.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider stumbles into the snow hole!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser exclaims, "Oh no!" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "#cl hah hah hah" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Heh" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "call fire department" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider glares at you. You're not sure if this is because he fell
Floyd | into a snow hole, because you stole a strip of kindling, because you
Floyd | tracked snow into the cottage, because you failed to defend your food
Floyd | bowl, because you stirred up a swarm of insects, because he suspects
Floyd | you brought a bird into the house, because you mewed excessively, or
Floyd | because you scattered ash everywhere.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser exclaims, "He's okay!" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Clearing
Floyd | A tree stump pokes through the otherwise unbroken blanket of soft,
Floyd | powdery snow. A slatted fence traverses the snow to the north, while
Floyd | the cottage entrance lies southward.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a pile of wood, a buzzing log and a hole (which is empty)
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "BAD kitty :(" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "roll log s" 		
	

Floyd | The Provider would certainly be abuzz with gratitude if you could
Floyd | somehow manage to roll the log indoors.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "roll log e" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the log in front of you, carefull to avoid the gathering
Floyd | swarm of insects.
Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | A sizable piece of bark nearly conceals a hole in the snow. Resting on
Floyd | the bark is a morsel of hard food.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "take bark" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up the bark, revealing the hole in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get food" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the bark)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider arrives from the Rival's Wood.

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "take food" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is gathering wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "put bark on hole" 		
	

Floyd | You cover the hole with the piece of bark.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider is gathering wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "cover hole with bark" 		
	

Floyd | But the bark is covering the hole.
Floyd |
Floyd | The Provider heads toward the Clearing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "cover bark with snow" 		
	

Floyd | You cover the bark with snow, creating a small mound.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Ooops" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Whoa. We need the insects in the hole." 	
			DavidW asks, "Did you put the log in the hole?" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "dig" 		
	

Floyd | You scrape away the mound of snow, revealing the bark.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak exclaims, "OH!" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | A sizable piece of bark nearly conceals a hole in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a buzzing log here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get bark" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the morsel of hard food)
Floyd | Perhaps some unfortunate critter will enjoy it more than you.
Floyd |
Floyd | You pick up the bark, revealing the hole in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "We'll try this first, okay?" 	
			DavidW says, "Hole, log, bark, snow, morsel." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "put log in hole" 		
	

Floyd | You roll the buzzing log into the hole.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "put bark on hole" 		
	

Floyd | You cover the hole with the piece of bark.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Oh" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "put snow on bark" 		
	

Floyd | You cover the bark with snow, creating a small mound.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "put food on snow" 		
	

Floyd | You need to be holding the morsel of hard food before you can put it
Floyd | on top of something else.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get food" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the morsel of hard food with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "put it on mound" 		
	

Floyd | You put the morsel of hard food on the mound of snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "This is the lamest trap ever." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Man, if the Provider accidentally steps in the hole again it'll be hilaious" 	
			Cheddarius says, "Hilarious" 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "full" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 30 out of a possible 100, in 166 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of domestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      2 sharpening your claws
Floyd |      6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)
Floyd |      2 safely opening the blinds
Floyd |      8 waking the Provider unawares
Floyd |      4 eating hard food
Floyd |      8 finding sundry items
Floyd |
Floyd |     30 total (out of 100)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a mound of snow (on which is a morsel of hard food)
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "This had better be a lot of points." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival makes his home. You
Floyd | can't help hunching your shoulders, and bracing for a sudden attack.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival crouches in the snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | It's not so easy to traipse past your Rival.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival growls menacingly. You'd better leave soon.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival charges, grazing you with his claws!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "n?" 	
			Alex says (to EmacsUser), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that N is part of 'no'. So which part of 'no' don't you understand." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Come, kitty kitty..." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The Provider's cottage is that way, but you can't enter it from here.
Floyd |
Floyd | You falter in the face of your Rival's ferocious charge. He pins you
Floyd | to the ground, mauling your face and underbelly. You struggle, but are
Floyd | helpless beneath him. You're dimly aware of him as he saunters away,
Floyd | leaving you for dead in the reddening snow. You only hope you freeze
Floyd | to death before the vermin and insects arrive.
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd |     *** You have died. ***
Floyd |
Floyd |
Floyd | In that game you scored 30 out of a possible 100, in 171 turns,
Floyd | earning you the rank of domestic.
Floyd |
Floyd | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, give the FULL score
Floyd | for that game or QUIT?
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | [Can't "undo" twice in succession. Sorry!]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Aspens
Floyd | Overlooked by a high window of the Provider's cottage, a trail follows
Floyd | a north-south stream through a grove of aspens.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can also see a mound of snow (on which is a morsel of hard food)
Floyd | here.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival arrives from the Rival's Wood.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "You want east" 	
			EmacsUser says, "The moment of truth." 	
			Cheddarius says, "I think we need a driver" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "bloody cluck of victory" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | Your Rival cautiously sniffs the edge of the snow mound, hesitates,
Floyd | then steps toward the morsel of food. Suddenly, there's a crunching
Floyd | noise as the ground gives way beneath him, and he's swallowed by the
Floyd | snow.
Floyd |
Floyd | Yowling horribly, and leaping from the hole, your Rival is pursued by
Floyd | an angry swarm. He dashes across the snowy plain, cries of agony
Floyd | echoing tree to tree. You savor the last reverberations of his anguish
Floyd | as he disappears from sight.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by fifteen points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "roar in gleee" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "save!" 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Okay, so what save file should we be on?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "rawr" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "save" 		Cheddarius says, "Now we will hunt the most dangerous game of all... cat." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "cf8" 		
	

Floyd | Enter saved game to store: Ok.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW asks, "Now, what the hell is sw of Wood?" 	
			DavidW says, "er heck" 	
			DrewMochak says, "A maze! Ah hah hah hah hah" 	
			DavidW says, "(sorry Jacq!)" 	
			DavidW says, "Better not be a maze." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "s" 		Cheddarius says, "It's a Hekatoncheire and we need to find a way to defeat it with the balloon, a morsel of food, and a small twig" 	
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Rival's Wood
Floyd | A shadowy, east-west path snakes through a tangle of gnarled oaks and
Floyd | elms. Somewhere in this ancient forest, your Rival once made his home.
Floyd | It's a pleasure to explore it unhindered.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "sw" 		
	

Floyd | As you climb over the embankment, something scuttles behind a stone.
Floyd |
Floyd | Beaneath Embankment
Floyd | Nestled under a southfacing embankment, there are actually patches of
Floyd | bare sand along this stony beach. The stream runs swiftly past,
Floyd | buffeting ice floes against the shore.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something scurries nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | The sun shines high overhead.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | The only obvious egress is back over the embankment to northeast.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says (to DavidW), "In any case, we're doing a lot better than [LINK]" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "growl" 		
	

Floyd | You growl and hiss, but to no avail.
Floyd |
Floyd | You detect an earthy draft.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | The scent of animal life is strongest near a jumble of boulders.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "g" 		
	

Floyd | The scent of animal life is strongest near a jumble of boulders.
Floyd |
Floyd | You detect an earthy draft.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | The scent of animal life is strongest near a jumble of boulders.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something scurries nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "x boulders" 		
	

Floyd | Boulders and stones lie jumbled under an overhang. It's difficult to
Floyd | decide which of the innumerable interconnecting nooks and shadows to
Floyd | explore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen" 		
	

Floyd | Not focussing on anything in particular, the rush of the stream
Floyd | predominates.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something scurries nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "explore boulders" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "smell boulders" 		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "listen to boulders" 		
	

Floyd | An earthy draft emanates from somewhere in the shadows.
Floyd |
Floyd | You detect an earthy draft.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x something" 		
	

Floyd | The shadows beneath the jumble of boulders faintly echo with tiny,
Floyd | pitter-pattering feet.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something scurries nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | Whatever it was, it's undetectable now.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get rocks" 		
	

Floyd | The stones are too heavy to carry.
Floyd |
Floyd | You detect an earthy draft.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter shadows" 		
	

Floyd | You're not sure which of the myriad of shadowy nooks to explore.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "leave no stone unturned" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "smell shadows" 		
	

Floyd | You sniff out a dung-scented nook.
Floyd |
Floyd | Something scurries nearby.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter nook" 		
	

Floyd | You squeeze into a small opening...
Floyd |
Floyd | Darkness
Floyd | Through a network of burrows and tiny side-passages, a larger tunnel
Floyd | winds northward. Your whiskers indicate even it may be impassable. The
Floyd | air is scarce, the earth close and unstable. With no room to turn
Floyd | around, perhaps you should just back out the way you came in.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "turn stone. stone turn" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "n" 		
	

Floyd | The tunnel bends upward. You welcome the plentiful, if musty, air...
Floyd |
Floyd | Beast's Cave
Floyd | Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the
Floyd | centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin
Floyd | reflect a sliver of light beneath a huge western door. Various cartons
Floyd | and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak exclaims, "oh ho ho!" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Okay, somebody else drive (the game, not the beast)." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x carton" 		
	

Floyd | Numerous cartons, barrels, and other useless containers are
Floyd | haphazardly arranged beneath a high shelf. A wicker basket does,
Floyd | however, catch your eye.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x basket" 		
	

Floyd | It's compact yet capacious, and currently contains a small white box
Floyd | and a jangly ring. You might be able to get your teeth around its
Floyd | sturdy handle.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x box" 		
	

Floyd | Its central (and only) feature is a large button.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | "Click."
Floyd | You hear a low mechanical growl as the huge door begins to slide
Floyd | upward, and bend beneath the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x handle" 		
	

Floyd | It's compact yet capacious, and currently contains a small white box
Floyd | and a jangly ring. You might be able to get your teeth around its
Floyd | sturdy handle.
Floyd |
Floyd | As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly
Floyd | ceases. You notice a glint of light near the bottom of the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x glint" 		
	

Floyd | Several bolts protrude near the bottom of the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x bolts" 		
	

Floyd | Several bolts protrude near the bottom of the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get bolt" 		
	

Floyd | The protruding bolts are up near the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get box" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the small white box with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "If you press the button again, the bolts should come down." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "search cartons" 		
	

Floyd | There is nothing on the cartons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x shelf" 		
	

Floyd | Steeped in shadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "Right, not sure what use I have for them though" 	
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "bite handle" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | "Click."
Floyd | You hear a low mechanical growl as the huge door begins to close.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "get handle" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the small white box)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | Clamping down on its handle, you pick up the wicker basket.
Floyd |
Floyd | As the huge door comes to a close, the mechanical growl abruptly
Floyd | ceases.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "drop basket" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get box" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the small white box with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "put box in basket" 		
	

Floyd | You put the small white box into the wicker basket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get basket" 		
	

Floyd | Clamping down on its handle, you pick up the wicker basket.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get bolt" 		
	

Floyd | Those aren't available.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push bolt" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "x bolt" 		
	

Floyd | Several bolts protrude near the bottom of the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "look under door" 		
	

Floyd | You find nothing of interest.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x beast" 		
	

Floyd | You've heard such beasts rumble, sigh, bleat, and stampede. This one
Floyd | is quiet, and perhaps ill. He appears to be bleeding from his
Floyd | underside.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "look under beast" 		
	

Floyd | You crawl under the beast for a closer look...
Floyd |
Floyd | Beast's Blood
Floyd | Shiny, intertwined tubes--presumably his exposed entrails--hang from
Floyd | the underside of the beast. From one of his stomachs, he slowly
Floyd | bleeds.
Floyd |
Floyd | A pool of clear liquid shimmers on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x liquid" 		
	

Floyd | The pool is slowly fed by the beast's dripping entrails.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "eat liquid" 		
	

Floyd | That's plainly inedible.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "Hah" 	
			DavidW says, "Gasoline, I assume." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Or motor oil, yah" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Oh. I thought water." 	
			DavidW says, "yeah, could be oil." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Maybe we will get to be a kitty arson." 	
			EmacsUser says, "*arsonist" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "clap paws with glee" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW |Provider glares at you. You're not sure if it's because you set his cottage on fire, or stole his car, or killed the mailman, ... 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "forget about soft food. steal car. Pick up chicks." 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak exclaims, "A day for capitalism!" 	
			DavidW says, "yes, well, the AIF game" 	
			DavidW says, "yes, well, the AIF game 'A Day for Soft Pussy' hasn't been written yet." 	
			DrewMochak exclaims, "Hah hah!" 	
			DrewMochak says, "A Day for bad puns" 	
			EmacsUser says, "And long games." 	
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "full" 		
	

Floyd | You have so far scored 50 out of a possible 100, in 215 turns, earning
Floyd | you the rank of stalker.
Floyd |
Floyd | The score is made up as follows:
Floyd |
Floyd |      2 sharpening your claws
Floyd |      6 hunting a bird (and nearly being successful)
Floyd |      2 safely opening the blinds
Floyd |      8 waking the Provider unawares
Floyd |      4 eating hard food
Floyd |     15 driving off your Rival
Floyd |      8 finding sundry items
Floyd |      5 visiting various places
Floyd |
Floyd |     50 total (out of 100)
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "This game is short, we just suck at it" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x shelf" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x shelves" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "look" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Beast's Blood
Floyd | Shiny, intertwined tubes--presumably his exposed entrails--hang from
Floyd | the underside of the beast. From one of his stomachs, he slowly
Floyd | bleeds.
Floyd |
Floyd | A pool of clear liquid shimmers on the floor.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "x underside" 		
	

Floyd | Intertwining tubes connect four rubbery legs to the underside of the
Floyd | beast. His many stomachs are also linked by knots of shiny entrails.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "Oh did not get that this was its own location." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "u" 		
	

Floyd | The beast's entrails are intertwined too tightly.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "hit entrails" 		
	

Floyd | Violence isn't the answer to this one.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x entrails" 		
	

Floyd | Intertwining tubes connect four rubbery legs to the underside of the
Floyd | beast. His many stomachs are also linked by knots of shiny entrails.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x pool" 		
	

Floyd | The pool is slowly fed by the beast's dripping entrails.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "smell" 		
	

Floyd | You grow dizzy as the pool's vapor opens and burns your nostrils.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Not water." 	
			DrewMochak says, "A Day for huffing whippets" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You crawl out from under the glinting beast...
Floyd |
Floyd | Beast's Cave
Floyd | Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the
Floyd | centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin
Floyd | reflect a sliver of light beneath a huge western door. Various cartons
Floyd | and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x shelf" 		
	

Floyd | Steeped in shadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "Silly question: If Jacq's not here, who's taking the transcript?" 	
			DavidW says, "Perry" 	
			DrewMochak says, "This is gona suck to edit" 	
			DavidW says, "Maga turned him on earlier." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Thanks in no small part to my stupidity" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "climb shelf" 		
	

Floyd | You'll need to get closer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x barrel" 		
	

Floyd | Numerous cartons, barrels, and other useless containers are
Floyd | haphazardly arranged beneath a high shelf.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "climb barrel" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "stand on barrel" 		
	

Floyd | You get onto the cartons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x shelf" 		
	

Floyd | Steeped in shadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "climb shelf" 		
	

Floyd | You'll need to get closer.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb beast" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says (to Floyd), "climb door" 		
	

Floyd | I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push barrel" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "oh!" 	
			DavidW says, "I know what to do." 	
			EmacsUser asks, "Oh?" 	
			EmacsUser says, "Don't say yet." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | "Click."
Floyd | You hear a low mechanical growl as the huge door begins to slide
Floyd | upward, and bend beneath the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "grab bolt" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "hold door" 		
	

Floyd | The huge door is currently out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly
Floyd | ceases. You notice a glint of light near the bottom of the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You carry a wicker basket between your teeth.
Floyd | In the wicker basket are a small white box and a jangly ring.
Floyd | You are also sated (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x ring" 		
	

Floyd | A dozen or more jagged, silvery leaves jangle on a ring. You find it
Floyd | to be a compelling toy.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "It's a key ring." 	
			Cheddarius says, "STEAL EVERYTHING" 	
			DavidW says, "yes" 	
			EmacsUser says, "I doubt that we can unlock the vehicle as a cat." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | "Click."
Floyd | You hear a low mechanical growl as the huge door begins to close.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get door" 		
	

Floyd | The huge door is currently out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | As the huge door comes to a close, the mechanical growl abruptly
Floyd | ceases.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get door" 		
	

Floyd | That's hardly portable.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "get bolt" 		
	

Floyd | Those aren't available.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "hang" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to hang?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "me" 		
	

Floyd | What do you want to hang yourself on?
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "ooo" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "door" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "hang me on bolt" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | "Click."
Floyd | You hear a low mechanical growl as the huge door begins to slide
Floyd | upward, and bend beneath the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "l" 		
	

Floyd |
Floyd | Beast's Cave (on the cartons)
Floyd | Beside an open crack in the floor stands a glinting beast, the
Floyd | centerpiece of this dusty vault. Its glassy eyes and shiny skin
Floyd | reflect the sunlight that streams through an opening to the west.
Floyd | Various cartons and barrels are stacked against the opposite wall.
Floyd |
Floyd | As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly
Floyd | ceases. You notice a glint of light near the bottom of the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "undo" 		
	

Floyd | Beast's Cave
Floyd | [Previous turn undone.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "hang me on door" 		
	

Floyd | The huge door is currently out of reach.
Floyd |
Floyd | As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly
Floyd | ceases. You notice a glint of light near the bottom of the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "The basket is probably a better idea." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Herrumph" 	
			DrewMochak says, "That does us no good" 	
			DavidW asks, "'Cause baskets have handles and cats don't?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push barrel" 		
	

Floyd | You are unable to.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "open barrel" 		
	

Floyd | They're not something you can open.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "search barrel" 		
	

Floyd | There is nothing on the cartons.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser is confused by what the Herrumph is referring to. 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | "Click."
Floyd | You hear a low mechanical growl as the huge door begins to close.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DrewMochak says, "This game is making me feel like a cat, clicking the button over and over" 	
			DavidW says, "I think the basket is a great idea." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | As the huge door comes to a close, the mechanical growl abruptly
Floyd | ceases.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius asks, "What's the goal now?" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "hang basket on door" 		
	

Floyd | Putting things on the huge door would achieve nothing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "hang basket on bolts" 		
	

Floyd | You hang the basket on one of the protruding bolts.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get box" 		
	

Floyd | You gingerly pick up the small white box with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push button" 		
	

Floyd | "Click."
Floyd | You hear a low mechanical growl as the huge door begins to slide
Floyd | upward, and bend beneath the ceiling.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly
Floyd | ceases. You notice a glint of light near the bottom of the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DavidW says, "uh" 		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x shelf" 		
	

Floyd | Steeped in shadow.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push button" 		DavidW says, "Not quite what I wanted." 	
	

Floyd | "Click."
Floyd | You hear a low mechanical growl as the huge door begins to close.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "z" 		
	

Floyd | Time passes.
Floyd |
Floyd | As the huge door comes to a close, the mechanical growl abruptly
Floyd | ceases.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	EmacsUser says (to Floyd), "enter basket" 		
	

Floyd | (getting off the cartons)
Floyd | You get into the wicker basket.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the wicker basket you can see a jangly ring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Hanging the basket on the bolt was the first step." 	
			EmacsUser says, "Try now." 	
			DrewMochak says, "Haha, I'm such a dolt" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push utton" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "oops button" 		
	

Floyd | "Click."
Floyd | You hear a low mechanical growl as the huge door begins to slide
Floyd | upward, and bend beneath the ceiling. You are being carried towards
Floyd | the ceiling!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		DavidW says, "Don't lose the remote!" 	
			DrewMochak says, "I'm still holding it" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "i" 		
	

Floyd | You carry a small white box between your teeth. You are also sated
Floyd | (though not satisfied), and covered in pale ash.
Floyd |
Floyd | As the huge door opens completely, the mechanical growl abruptly
Floyd | ceases.
Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Ceiling (in the wicker basket)
Floyd | Suspended by runners on either side, the huge door lies flat. There's
Floyd | enough space to walk on top of it, although the ceiling is damp and
Floyd | cluttered with cobwebs. To the east, something glimmers on a shadowy
Floyd | shelf.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the wicker basket you can see a jangly ring.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by five points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser asks, "What the zarfian rating on this? Can we get stuck somewhere?" 	
			DavidW says, "Make sure it goes back in the basket before taking .. oh, something else." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "put box in basket" 		
	

Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You'll have to get out of the wicker basket first.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You scramble out of the basket, and up onto the huge door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "e" 		
	

Floyd | You leap onto the shelf...
Floyd |
Floyd | Shadowy Shelf
Floyd | Stack upon stack, row upon row, of flat, shiny eggs crowd this dark
Floyd | shelf. The eggs shimmer like magic vessels. You can't help but
Floyd | contemplate their sealed contents.
Floyd |
Floyd | You can see a fresh drop of saliva here.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x drop" 		
	

Floyd | There's nothing unusual about your own saliva.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "x egg" 		
	

Floyd | They're flat on the top and bottom, and round on the sides. You're
Floyd | certain they contain soft food, but not sure how to crack open their
Floyd | cold shells.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "x saliva" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "get egg" 		
	

Floyd | You pick up an egg by clamping on a shiny ring attached to its top.
Floyd |
Floyd | [Your score has just gone up by four points.]
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Oops" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "throw egg off shelf" 		
	

Floyd | You can't see any such thing.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push egg" 		
	

Floyd | (the flat shiny egg)
Floyd | Nothing obvious happens.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "Now we need a can opener." 	
			Cheddarius says, "Cans of food" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "w" 		
	

Floyd | You leap atop the huge door...
Floyd |
Floyd | Cave Ceiling
Floyd | Suspended by runners on either side, the huge door lies flat. There's
Floyd | enough space to walk on top of it, although the ceiling is damp and
Floyd | cluttered with cobwebs. To the east, something glimmers on a shadowy
Floyd | shelf.
Floyd |
Floyd | A wicker basket hangs from the west end of the door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Hrmmm" 	
			DavidW says, "well, congrats on finally finding the soft food." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "d" 		
	Cheddarius says (to Floyd), "Run it over with the car" 		
	

Floyd | That could be dangerous.
Floyd |
Floyd | >
Floyd | You can't see "it" (the wicker basket) at the moment.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Ooops" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "jump" 		
	

Floyd | You spring into the air, and just for the joy of jumping!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		Cheddarius says, "Run it over with the car, I mean" 	
			DrewMochak says, "Hah" 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "commit suicide" 		
	

Floyd | That's not a verb I recognise.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "enter basket" 		
	

Floyd | You get into the wicker basket.
Floyd |
Floyd | In the wicker basket you can see a small white box and a jangly ring.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "open egg" 		
	

Floyd | Whisker and paw! You're not sure how!
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		EmacsUser says, "the timing of ``That could be dangerous.'' was excellent." 	
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "open can with ring" 		
	

Floyd | (the jangly ring)
Floyd | (first taking the jangly ring)
Floyd | (first dropping the flat shiny egg)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | That doesn't seem to be something you can unlock.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "take box" 		
	

Floyd | (first dropping the jangly ring)
Floyd | Dropped.
Floyd |
Floyd | You gingerly pick up the small white box with your teeth.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "out" 		
	

Floyd | You scramble out of the basket, and up onto the huge door.
Floyd |
Floyd | >

		
	DrewMochak says (to Floyd), "push button"