Chris
Juvesquirt
Drawing
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Post by Chris on Jul 19, 2016 4:46:59 GMT
 Hi. My name is Chris. A long time ago I started a game in sort of the same vein as what you do around here. It failed miserably. I tried to start again, but by then I knew I wouldn't get anywhere with it. So I put it to rest. Now I want to bring it back. Q U E S T is an interactive story where readers serve as the protagonist’s subconscious. Meaning that, rather than inputing simple commands for your protagonist to act out, you are persuading the protagonist to perform complex actions and to think in certain ways, like the voices at the back of your head telling you what to do. The goal of the reader is to get the protagonist to the end of the story without getting the protagonist killed, while the goal of the narrator is to present challenges and situations for the readers to solve and assess, showcase the exotic world, tell a good story, and to just share a good time with friends. This "forum adventure" was originally inspired by this which was in turn originally inspired by this so I thought what better place to come to to continue my story than here. If you want to read the first three attempts click here, here, or here. With all that out of the way, let's get started. |
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Chris
Juvesquirt
Drawing
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Pronouns: I'd rather not say
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Post by Chris on Jul 19, 2016 4:47:21 GMT
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Chris
Juvesquirt
Drawing
Posts: 10
Pronouns: I'd rather not say
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Post by Chris on Jul 19, 2016 4:48:07 GMT
You have arrived at your destination. You park your bike in front of the abandoned library. It seems to be the only intact building for miles as far as you can tell, and the fact that you drove miles from the nearest depot to get here is enough to back up that claim. A cold, brisk wind whips against your face. The residual hot air coming from your bike collides with the ground and meets you at your feet, and the deafening noise of the vast fields of grass of the North Plains swaying in the breeze fills your ears. It's the beginnings of autumn. You have a job to do and you are prepared to do it. What is your name? |
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Post by Sharkalien on Jul 19, 2016 5:02:36 GMT
>Aleks Alcatraz
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Superficial
Nipper Cadet
Stairs
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Post by Superficial on Jul 19, 2016 17:15:21 GMT
> Is it Gemi York?
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Q U E S T
Jul 19, 2016 17:20:18 GMT
via mobile
Post by heyitskane on Jul 19, 2016 17:20:18 GMT
>Limus ryder.
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Post by MostlyMultifarious on Jul 19, 2016 18:56:19 GMT
Lemon Grab
Lemony Snicket
Roland "The Lemon Loner".
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Chris
Juvesquirt
Drawing
Posts: 10
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Post by Chris on Jul 19, 2016 23:45:20 GMT
 If there were ever a name where immediately you could tell the person who bore it was trying their hardest to look cool, this would be that name. You try to imagine what it would be like to have a name like that, but you can't. It's just too blatantly lame. You don't need a name that tries to make you look cool, because you know you're cool. You need a name that people will remember; A name that, when it's uttered, people will know who you are. Lemon Grab
Lemony Snicket This. This is a good name. You're only a little partial to lemons, but it can definitely get pretty lonely out here. "Roland" isn't too bad either. Perfect.  You climb up the old stone steps of the abandoned library. The landing is covered with broken glass from the window above.  You approach the door and notice that it's locked. A few tugs and pulls on one of the handles confirms this. You suddenly hear the noise of papers rustling frantically from inside. You need to get inside and the only thing in your way is the chain on this door. [/u] - Sword - Map - Beef Stroganoff Sandwich - Wanted Poster - (Empty) SPELLS- Fire - Lightning - Shield - Sword - (Empty)[/b][/ul] |
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Q U E S T
Jul 20, 2016 0:02:49 GMT
via mobile
Post by heyitskane on Jul 20, 2016 0:02:49 GMT
Examine wanted poster.
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Post by MostlyMultifarious on Jul 20, 2016 0:49:27 GMT
Turn off the bike and bring any keys for it with you, and turn on any security features, so it doesn't get stolen, and check behind you encase of potential ambush, check the area for any obvious places to hide a key to the door chain, if not see if you can break off one of the door handles by hitting it with the pommel of your sword.
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nocte
Juvesquirt
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Post by nocte on Jul 20, 2016 1:11:46 GMT
Recreate a glorious melody by rhythmically hitting the chain with your sword
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KittenCollector
Nipper Cadet
Sinful and Loathing It
Posts: 75
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Post by KittenCollector on Jul 20, 2016 4:32:51 GMT
Admire craftsmanship of sandwich. Take, at most, a single appreciative nibble.
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Post by Curris on Jul 22, 2016 20:53:29 GMT
Can you attach a cable from the bike to the door? Then pull the door down, or deform the chain?
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Chris
Juvesquirt
Drawing
Posts: 10
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Post by Chris on Jul 27, 2016 16:44:07 GMT
Turn off the bike and bring any keys for it with you, and turn on any security features, so it doesn't get stolen, and check behind you encase of potential ambush, Ambush?!  You... don't see anyone. Like you said before, it can get pretty lonely out here. In any case, It looks like your bike has just run out of juice. It runs on the fire that you cast out of your hands and through the handlebars so turning it off is never an issue, it just settles down on it's own. Also, you're the only person who knows how to turn it on so that thing isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Admire craftsmanship of sandwich. Take, at most, a single appreciative nibble.  You pull out your Beef Stroganoff Sandwich. It's fresh from the depot a couple miles back. You haven't even opened it yet. It smells pretty good.  Oh fuck. There's a dangerous criminal inside of this building...  But this sandwich looks really fucking good.   You put the Beef Stroganoff Sandwich back in your inventory out of fear of committing a crime of passion.  You pull out the wanted poster. From what you've gathered through investigation and various tips this man is wanted for stealing important schematics from a local zeppelin public transport company. He was previously the owner of this company, a very successful company at that, but he "got all pissy and left because he wanted to be hailed as some kind of overlord" or something a couple years ago, according to some sources. It's all kinda fuzzy to you. He is moderately heavy-armored, his main weapon of choice is an iron broadsword, and he's been known to use dangerous spells involving beams of bright yellow light. This is the man that you're after and he's inside of this building. You're job is to subdue him, retrieve the schematics, and turn both in to the police. It's nothing you can't handle. The picture makes him look more intimidating than he really is. The people who make these things are horrible artists. That stamp in the bottom right means that this bounty is officially sanctioned by the Police Department of the North Plains, meaning you're getting the money from them. If it weren't it would probably be associated with some shady gangs or something, which usually pay more, but you don't mess with that shit. check the area for any obvious places to hide a key to the door chain, if not see if you can break off one of the door handles by hitting it with the pommel of your sword. Recreate a glorious melody by rhythmically hitting the chain with your sword  You kill two birds with one stone and recreate your favorite tune while simultaneously breaking off one of the door handles. The handle falls to the floor and the chain swings lifelessly from the remaining one. You wish you could have used your sword the normal way, but this does the job just as well, you guess. The door is now unlocked. [/u] - Sword - Map - Beef Stroganoff Sandwich - Wanted Poster - (Empty) SPELLS- Fire - Lightning - Shield - Sword - (Empty)[/b][/ul] ----- Q U E S T is now continuing on the site mentioned above, albeit with a few minor changes. Unfortunately I cannot take instructions from two different sites, because that would be confusing, however I will keep updating on this site for the sake of exposure. If you would like participate, stop on by and make account. Just don't act like an idiot. Thanks for playing.  |
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