The Cycle (a text adventure)

[The Martin]

Hello, THN. Let's play a game.

I suppose most of you already have a text adventure (or any forum game for that matter) or two under your belts, so you have an idea what to do. For those of you who don't - you're controlling the main character of the game. Your input should consist of suggestions on what the character should do, or questions about the environment. I will then post the results (and answers), accompanied by an illustration. Keep in mind, though, while you can influence the character's actions, you don't have total control over them; they have their own motivation, their own limits.

Are you interested?

 

[Nanor]

Where am I?

 

[The Martin]

Ah, didn't make myself clear. I'll fire the first shot, so to speak, once I see enough interest has been sparked.

 

[Ronin Storm]

I think Nanor was intending that to be his (albeit short) opening salvo. I'm certainly interested, though my availability during weeks is pretty low due to work constraints. Still interested, though.

 

[Nanor]

No, I'm serious, where am I? Why are there babies everywhere? Where the hell is my pizza?

Yes, I'm interested!

 

[waterproofbob]

I'm in but am probably going to be working more in the next few weeks so not sure how much I can contribute.

 

[The Martin]

Let's kick it off, then.

...

What's that sound?

 

[Angelic]

Count me in. For the time's being

EDIT: Right, couple more questions on my mind, if you wish to moderate this or move or whatever feel free to - I'd love to know some background on the character. If I control him, I AM him and as such I would know at least something about myself. Who I am, where do I live, how old I am etc.

 

[Nanor]

Sorry, I don't understand. What do we do now?

 

[The Martin]

Right, couple more questions on my mind, if you wish to moderate this or move or whatever feel free to - I'd love to know some background on the character. If I control him, I AM him and as such I would know at least something about myself. Who I am, where do I live, how old I am etc.

Her, not him. Everything else in due time.

Sorry, I don't understand. What do we do now?

React with suggestions such as "Wake up", "Look out the window" or "Search for whatever's making the sound".

Imagine you're playing an adventure game.

 

[Angelic]

Right, try to analyze the sound. What does it sound like? Anything familiar?

 

[The Martin]

It's a beeping sound, and it seems to be coming from underneath the couch.

 

[Nanor]

Tip the couch and look for the source.

 

[Angelic]

Obviously, this must be my cell. Half-asleep feel my way around hoping to find it and if that succeeds, accept the call/read message.

 

[The Martin]

Tipping the couch is a bit much for our barely-awoken rabbit girl. However, the source of the sound is readily apparent.

It's a mobile phone. It's hers and it just received a text message.

 

[Angelic]

...so, if I understand correctly, there is just one storyline and player-based suggestions are accepted on "first come first served" basis?

See above, I check the message.

 

[The Martin]

...so, if I understand correctly, there is just one storyline and player-based suggestions are accepted on "first come first served" basis?

One storyline, yes. As for the suggestions, as I said I'll be trying to accomodate everyone. In this part there's not a lot of room for contradictions, so I'm accepting them all.

It takes me a while to make a new picture, though, so if it looks like I'm ignoring you, it just means you posted while I was busy scribbling. Don't worry, your suggestion will be included in the next round.

See above, I check the message.

 

[Angelic]

No problem with the response time, I can keep myself busy and rest assured that this is just an initial burst of attention I'm giving you

Right, do I have an idea:
a) who is that message from
a1) what might be the reason the person wants to see me
b) what time is it (check the phone)
c) to what tree is it referring to
c1) how far is that tree

 

[The Martin]

Right, do I have an idea:
c1) how far is that tree

Not far, actually. A short bus ride away, or perhaps a nice little stroll. A healthy young rabbit girl like Amy could make it in thirty minutes.

 

[Angelic]

If I do NOT know answers to the rest, please tell me so. If the character knows but I as player must not, say so as well, please, so that we are clear.