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test") } } ]]> msg ("You have had the life sucked out of you. Good luck in your next life...") 0 Even being inside, you can tell that the morning sun has risen in the sky. The air in here is noticeably warmer.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "morning") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "noon") } else { msg ("
The shadows have grown shorter and the sun hangs directly over your head. It's hot out here.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "morning") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "noon") } } else if (twentyfourhours.HoursCount = 45) { if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "inside")) { msg ("
It's still hot, but the heat seems to be fading a bit in here and a breeze gently brushes the walls outside.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "noon") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "afternoon") } else { msg ("
You have noticed the shadows have grown longer and a slight breeze gives reprieve to your hot skin.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "noon") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "afternoon") } } else if (twentyfourhours.HoursCount = 60) { if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "inside")) { msg ("
The light in the room seems to be retreating. The shadows grow darker and the room colder.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "afternoon") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "dusk") } else { msg ("
The sun is shrinking on the horizon and the once bright sky is rapidly darkening. A chill is ushered in by a whistling wind.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "afternoon") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "dusk") } } else if (twentyfourhours.HoursCount = 75) { if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "inside")) { msg ("
The room has grown quite cold. Despite the growing darkness in the room, you can see a cloud of microscopic water crystals every time you exhale.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "dusk") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "evening") average bat.presentin = false } else { msg ("
The sun has fully retreated leaving the dark sky and the stars to keep you company. It is quite chilly out here now.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "dusk") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "evening") SetObjectFlagOff (average bat, "present") MoveObject (average bat, Item Warehouse) average bat.presentin = false } } else if (twentyfourhours.HoursCount = 90) { if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "inside")) { SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "evening") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "midnight") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "dark") bats.presentin = false if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "light")) { msg ("
The darkness in the room would be absolute now if it wasn't for your light source. Your light, however, does nothing for the bitter cold.") } else { msg ("
The moonlight offers insufficient light. It is now pitch black in here. If you have a lightsource, you better get to using it.") } } else { msg ("
It is uncomfortably cold now and the only light you can use to travel by is supplied by the moon and the faint stars overhead.") bats.presentin = false MoveObject (large bats, Item Warehouse) MoveObject (small bats, Item Warehouse) MoveObject (bats, Item Warehouse) SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "evening") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "midnight") } } else if (twentyfourhours.HoursCount = 1) { if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "inside")) { msg ("
The room brightens a bit and warmth begins to return to the air.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "midnight") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "dawn") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "dark") bats2.presentin = false } else { msg ("
The warming sun has peaked over the horizon and its light casts long shadow across the ground.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "midnight") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "dawn") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "dark") bats2.presentin = false MoveObject (bats2, Item Warehouse) MoveObject (small bats, Item Warehouse) MoveObject (large bats, Item Warehouse) MoveObject (enormous bats, Item Warehouse) } } else if (twentyfourhours.HoursCount = 105) { if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "inside")) { msg ("
The room has become a little brighter and warmer.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "dawn") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "morning") bats.presentin = false } else { msg ("
Thankfully, the stars have become invisible, the winds subsided, and the air has warmed.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "dawn") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "morning") bats.presentin = false } } else if (twentyfourhours.HoursCount = 15) { if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "inside")) { msg ("
Even being inside, you can tell that the morning sun has risen in the sky. The air in here is noticeably warmer.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "dawn") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "morning") } else { msg ("
The morning sun is rising in the distance, stretching the shadows and warming the air.") SetObjectFlagOff (twentyfourhours, "dawn") SetObjectFlagOn (twentyfourhours, "morning") SetObjectFlagOff (bats, "present") MoveObject (bats, Item Warehouse) } } else if (twentyfourhours.HoursCount = 120) { twentyfourhours.HoursCount = 1 SetObjectFlagOff (enormous bats, "present") MoveObject (enormous bats, Item Warehouse) } ]]> false
But... you were attacked before you arrived at the compound.") } SetTimeout (32) { ClearScreen msg ("Your car exploded. You awoke on a cliff's edge, left for dead. Alone...") } SetTimeout (40) { ClearScreen msg ("Somehow you survived and managed to defend your life against the pursuing Dingo henchmen and get into the compound safely.") } SetTimeout (50) { ClearScreen msg ("You thought you were safe, but when you arrived at the compound you found it occupied. You were captured by Dr. Dingo - who turned out being your old friend.

Or so you thought...") } SetTimeout (61) { ClearScreen msg ("You escaped your cell and met a creature named Blerk who became your only trusted companion.") } SetTimeout (68) { ClearScreen msg ("The two of you discovered that Dr. Dingo had an imposter that presented himself as your friend, Straussberger. It was time to discover who the real Dr. Dingo was.") } SetTimeout (77) { ClearScreen msg ("In your adventure, you and Blerk traversed the compound overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Finally, you discovered the real Dr. Dingo.") } SetTimeout (86) { ClearScreen msg ("To your surprise, you found the real Dr. Dingo was actually a female. An alluring woman. Beautiful. Red hair. Shapely. Dangerous.
") SetTimeout (7) { msg ("
Despite her beauty, it was dangerous. You had to leave.") } } SetTimeout (97) { ClearScreen msg ("Against all odds...
") SetTimeout (3) { msg ("You found the real Straussberger. You befriended Blerk. You made plans for the three of you to escape.") } } SetTimeout (108) { ClearScreen msg ("After escaping, you collapsed.... fatigued in the hot desert.") } SetTimeout (114) { ClearScreen msg ("You wake up...") } SetTimeout (119) { ClearScreen msg ("...in a strange hut in an unknown village. A lady is asking you questions about who you are, why you are here, and why dangerous looking people have come looking for you.") } SetTimeout (129) { ClearScreen msg ("But... you remember nothing...
") } SetTimeout (134) { ClearScreen msg ("Your adventure begins.") SetFontSize (17) } SetTimeout (137) { msg ("



Please press any key to continue.") wait { stop sound MoveObject (Xanadu, hut) } } } play sound ("Club Diver.mp3", false, false) ]]> HideCommandBar How about you try and take yourself and see how that works out for you. false As much as you might like to drop yourself off and forget about yourself forever, you cannot. me 100 0 if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("You are looking like you, just dirtier and a little rougher around the edges. Your head has cleared a bit, but you still don't recall much of anything other than your name.") } else { msg ("You look terrible. Your head hurts. You are very hungry and your throat is raw. You've seen better days.") } game.percent = Xanadu.score*100 / Xanadu.maxscore msg ("Your percent is now " + game.percent) if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("You are looking like you, just dirtier and a little rougher around the edges. Your head has cleared a bit, but you still don't recall much of anything other than your name.") } else { msg ("You look terrible. Your head hurts. You are very hungry and your throat is raw. You've seen better days.") } Inside a hut]]> false
A few young children continue to run in and out of the hut playing some sort of game. Calista is tending to the chickens.") } else { msg ("You are inside a crudely-made hut.

Children are scurrying around, running into and out of the hut, shrieking with delight as they do so. Despite their joy, they are giving you quite a headache. There is a large, colorfully dressed woman working on the other side of the hut. Her back is turned toward you, but she occassionally glances over her shoulder at you and offers a smile.") } ]]> ClearScreen ShowCommandBar SetObjectFlagOn (Xanadu, "inside") SetFontName ("'Courier New', Courier, monospace") SetObjectFlagOff (Xanadu, "inside") lady gal girl women She appears heavy. She also would probably not enjoy being part of your inventory. You leave her alone. if (GetBoolean(woman, "observed")) { msg ("She is wearing a colorful robe and is currently tending to the chickens. Occassionally, she'll turn in your direction, smile, and nod.") } else { msg ("She is colorfully dressed in a long silky robe. Currently, she facing away from you, busy working on something. You can't tell what she is doing because she makes a better door than a window. She is quiet but not eerily so. From her occassional smile, she seems glad you are here.") }
Come to think of it, you are pretty thirsty.") MakeObjectVisible (woman1) MakeObjectInvisible (woman) } } otherwise { if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"Did you enjoy your drink, sir?\" she asks while smiling at you. \"Those there drinks will make you feel better.\"") } else { msg ("She listens and her countenance suggests that she feels pity for you. \"You do not look so good, sir. Would like something to drink? You should really get a drink. I would be happy to make you one.\" She smiles at you and adds, \"Just let me know, sir.") } } ]]> if (GetBoolean(woman, "observed")) { msg ("So far you've seen her slit the throats of a few chickens, pluck them, and hang them on the line.") } else { msg ("You cringe as you see the woman slit the throat of a live chicken. She hangs it on a thin rope with a few other featherless birds. She moves down the line to another headless chicken and begins plucking. She must be getting ready for a meal.") SetObjectFlagOn (woman, "observed") } if (GetBoolean(woman, "observed")) { msg ("So far you've seen her slit the throats of a few chickens, pluck them, and hang them on the line.") } else { msg ("You cringe as you see the woman slit the throat of a live chicken. She hangs it on a thin rope with a few other featherless birds. She moves down the line to another headless chicken and begins plucking. She must be getting ready for a meal.") SetObjectFlagOn (woman, "observed") } msg ("You begin to speak, but she shushes you and asks if you need a drink.") if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"I know nothing of the sort. Relax and gather your strength.\"") } else { msg ("You begin to speak, but she shushes you and asks if you need a drink.") }
Calista exits the hut and within a few moments she returns with a brown cup. She walks over to the chickens and grabs a few items, grinds them up and sprinkles them in the cup. She walks towards you and shoves the big drink into your hands. \"Drink up, sir,\" she says with a smile.") AddToInventory (drink1) MakeObjectVisible (drink1) SetObjectFlagOn (drink1, "received") } } ]]> if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"Ah, you know. Kids will be kids. Chasing, playing. They are having fun, yes.\" Calista smiles and returns to her work.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"Akhet. Akhet means...\" she thinks. \"In English, Akhet means mountain of light. Horizon.\" She waves a finger northward before returning to her chickens.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"You?\" she chuckles. \"I know as much about you as you do. I'm sorry I cannot help. Maybe the juju man can help?\" she says quietly.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"Eh. Eh. It's not much to you Americans, but it is home. Home provides for us.\" She smiles and goes back to multilating the chickens.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"Geseende. Bless you. You have been blessed,\" she answers.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"Does this bother you?\" she says as she waves at the chickens. \"I'm just preparing meals for the village. It is my duty to serve my fellow villagers.\" She smiles at you and continues working.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir? I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"As far I I know, they do no harm. Actually, That game those kids play they call 'kolf aanval' or attack of the bats. Personally,\" she says with a smile, \"they keep the bugs in check.\" ") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir? I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"For hanging my chickens,\" she clucks as she returns to her work.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"This here hut,\" she begins with a prideful smile, \"has seen six kids born and raised. It's not much but I keep it tidy. My husband would have wanted it that way.\"") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { firsttime { msg ("\"Ah. Dear Con,\" Calista begins with a hint of pride. \"He was a fabulous husband and father. Gone missing a year ago on after going hunting. Hasn't been seen since. I hold to the hope he is alive but... I am a realist with a family to raise. He'd be proud of us.\" She continues her work at the chickens.") } otherwise { msg ("\"Con's missing. Likely dead,\" she says bluntly. \"I miss him, but he lives in our family.\"") } } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") }
Calista exits the hut and within a few moments she returns with a brown cup. She walks over to the chickens and grabs a few items, grinds them up and sprinkles them in the cup. She walks towards you and shoves the big drink into your hands. \"Drink up, sir,\" she says with a smile.") AddToInventory (drink1) MakeObjectVisible (drink1) } ]]> false kids child kid Are you some sort of sick pedophile?? Creep. Let the kids play their game and leave them alone. if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("The children are young - you'd say ranging from five to ten years of age. They are playing some sort of game that you sort of understand as hide-and-seek they are speaking a language that you do not understand. They are loud, but seem to be having a good time.") } else { msg ("The children are young, loud and obnoxious. They are playing some sort of game where evidently 'loudness' is an advantageous quality. Your head is throbbing and you wish they would just shut up so you could think.") }
The kid notices your expression, quietly shuffles over to you, bops you on the nose with his thumb and whispers, \"Geseende\" in your ear.") } else { msg ("You don't feel like talking right now, especially to a bunch of kids who are loud and obnoxious. Your throat feels as if you have been swallowing glass. You better quench that thirst before doing anything else.") } ]]> if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("The children try to ignore your questions and plead quietly with you to remain quiet so you do not give away their location. Must be part of the game...") } else { msg ("The sound of your own voice above the din just adds to your headache. You should get hydrated and perhaps the screaming demons in your head will go away.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("The children try to ignore your riveting comments and wave their hands in your direction in a gesture for you to stay quiet and not ruin their game...") } else { msg ("Your voice comes out gravely and manly - definitely not like your own. Before yapping up a storm, perhaps you should quench your thirst?") } \"Akhet! Akhet!\" at which point the \"tagger\" races from the hut screaming while the other children laugh and follow.") SetObjectFlagOn (game1, "watched") } else if (GetBoolean(game1, "watched")) { msg ("The kids are still running around playing a game. It's all nice and quiet until one kids shouts \"Akhet!\" just before getting tagged. Then they all run and scream, chasing the \"tagger\" out of the hut.") } else { msg ("They just look like a bunch of annoying kids who are loud and contributing to your headache. You really need to get rid of this headache so you can focus and figure out what to do next.") } ]]>
Evidently the children don't speak much English.") } else { msg ("Your throat is too sore to speak. You should look into getting a drink first.") } ]]>
Evidently the children don't speak much English.") } else { msg ("Your throat is too sore to speak. You should look into getting a drink first.") } ]]> if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("A faint frown passes his face and he says, \"Geseende.\" He returns happily playing his game.") } else { msg ("Your throat is too sore to speak. You should look into getting a drink first.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("The nearest child looks at you and smiles wide. He makes a fist and wiggles his thumb and pinky back and forth. Evidently he doesn't speak much English.") } else { msg ("Your throat is too sore to speak. You should look into getting a drink first.") } watch children; watch game; watch kids; watch kids play game; watch children play game; watch children play; observe children playing; observe children playing game; observe kids; observe kid; watch kid play game; watch child play; observe game; watch; observe game You cannot take the game they are playing. play \"Akhet! Akhet!\" at which point the \"tagger\" races from the hut screaming while the other children laugh and follow.") } else { msg ("They just look like a bunch of annoying kids who are loud and contributing to your headache. You really need to get rid of this headache so you can focus and figure out what to do next.") } ]]> foul concoction false It has the consistency of a milkshake, is lime green, and has an earthy odor. According to the kind lady in the hut, it works wonders for your mind and body. You keep a hold of it for fear of spilling it. You pick it up. false drink beverage
*Gulp... gulp, gulp, gulp*

It goes down a lot easier than you expected. Almost immediately you begin to feel a little better!

Calista smiles. \"Good, yes?\" She returns her attention to the chickens.") RemoveObject (drink1) AddToInventory (coconut cup) MakeObjectVisible (coconut cup) ]]> false It's brown and fuzzy and hard. It looks like a hollowed out half of a coconut only about half the size. You are carrying a small hollow nut... go figure. Your nut finally dropped! nut glass ask for drink; ask woman for drink; ask calista for drink; get drink; ask for water; ask for beverage; ask woman for water; ask woman for beverage; ask girl for beverage; ask calista for water; ask calista for beverage; ask calista for drink chicken bird chick birds chicks chickens The chickens are in various stages of butchering. Some are freshly decapitated and dripping blood, some are freshly plucked, and some look like they are ready for cooking. They all hang on a line. These birds are going to feed the villagers. Certainly you aren't going to steal their food. It's a tight line fastened from wall to wall across the corner of the hut. From it, hang several dead chickens. The room is secured to the walls of the hut. That and it is not yours to take. line cord lady gal girl women woman She appears heavy. She also would probably not enjoy being part of your inventory. You leave her alone. Calista false false if (GetBoolean(woman, "observed")) { msg ("Calista is wearing a colorful robe and is currently tending to the chickens. Occassionally, she'll turn in your direction, smile, and nod.") } else { msg ("She is colorfully dressed in a long silky robe. Currently, she facing away from you, busy working on something. You can't tell what she is doing because she makes a better door than a window. She is quiet but not eerily so. From her occassional smile, she seems glad you are here.") }
Come to think of it, you are pretty thirsty.") MakeObjectVisible (Calista) MakeObjectInvisible (woman) } } otherwise { if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"Did you enjoy your drink, sir?\" she asks while smiling at you. \"Those there drinks will make you feel better.\"") } else { msg ("She listens and her countenance suggests that she feels pity for you. \"You do not look so good, sir. Would like something to drink? You should really get a drink. I would be happy to make you one.\" She smiles at you and adds, \"Just let me know, sir.") } } ]]> if (GetBoolean(woman, "observed")) { msg ("So far you've seen her slit the throats of a few chickens, pluck them, and hang them on the line.") } else { msg ("You cringe as you see the woman slit the throat of a live chicken. She hangs it on a thin rope with a few other featherless birds. She moves down the line to another headless chicken and begins plucking. She must be getting ready for a meal.") SetObjectFlagOn (woman, "observed") } if (GetBoolean(woman, "observed")) { msg ("So far you've seen her slit the throats of a few chickens, pluck them, and hang them on the line.") } else { msg ("You cringe as you see the woman slit the throat of a live chicken. She hangs it on a thin rope with a few other featherless birds. She moves down the line to another headless chicken and begins plucking. She must be getting ready for a meal.") SetObjectFlagOn (woman, "observed") } msg ("You begin to speak, but she shushes you and asks if you need a drink.") if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"I know nothing of the sort. Relax and gather your strength.\"") } else { msg ("You begin to speak, but she shushes you and asks if you need a drink.") }
Calista exits the hut and within a few moments she returns with a brown cup. She walks over to the chickens and grabs a few items, grinds them up and sprinkles them in the cup. She walks towards you and shoves the big drink into your hands. \"Drink up, sir,\" she says with a smile.") AddToInventory (drink1) MakeObjectVisible (drink1) SetObjectFlagOn (drink1, "received") } } ]]> if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"Ah, you know. Kids will be kids. Chasing, playing. They are having fun, yes.\" Calista smiles and returns to her work.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"Akhet. Akhet means...\" she thinks. \"In English, Akhet means mountain of light. Horizon.\" She waves a finger northward before returning to her chickens.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"You?\" she chuckles. \"I know as much about you as you do. I'm sorry I cannot help. Maybe the juju man can help?\" she says quietly.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"Eh. Eh. It's not much to you Americans, but it is home. Home provides for us.\" She smiles and goes back to multilating the chickens.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"Geseende. Bless you. You have been blessed,\" she answers.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"Does this bother you?\" she says as she waves at the chickens. \"I'm just preparing meals for the village. It is my duty to serve my fellow villagers.\" She smiles at you and continues working.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir? I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"As far I I know, they do no harm. Actually, That game those kids play they call 'kolf aanval' or attack of the bats. Personally,\" she says with a smile, \"they keep the bugs in check.\" ") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir? I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"For hanging my chickens,\" she clucks as she returns to her work.") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("\"This here hut,\" she begins with a prideful smile, \"has seen six kids born and raised. It's not much but I keep it tidy. My husband would have wanted it that way.\"") } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { firsttime { msg ("\"Ah. Dear Con,\" Calista begins with a hint of pride. \"He was a fabulous husband and father. Gone missing a year ago on after going hunting. Hasn't been seen since. I hold to the hope he is alive but... I am a realist with a family to raise. He'd be proud of us.\" She continues her work at the chickens.") } otherwise { msg ("\"Con's missing. Likely dead,\" she says bluntly. \"I miss him, but he lives in our family.\"") } } else { msg ("You begin to speak but your throat is raw. It feels like you have been eating a diet rich in sand. Calista notices your efforts and says, \"Do you need a drink, sir. I'll be glad to get you one. Just ask.\" She smiles and continues working.") }
Calista exits the hut and within a few moments she returns with a brown cup. She walks over to the chickens and grabs a few items, grinds them up and sprinkles them in the cup. She walks towards you and shoves the big drink into your hands. \"Drink up, sir,\" she says with a smile.") AddToInventory (drink1) MakeObjectVisible (drink1) } ]]> .*) to (be quiet|keep quiet|shut up|hush|be silent)$]]> play game; play with kids; play game with kids; join in game; join game; join game with kids credit; credits watch watch; observe "You can't watch " + object.article + "." All things considered, the hut to your south looks quite welcoming. Similar looking, but less kempt huts line the dirt path that heads off to the northeast. The open desert from which you stumbled into this village stretches out in all other directions. false kids child kid Are you some sort of sick pedophile?? Creep. Let the kids play their game and leave them alone. children msg ("The children are young - you'd say ranging from five to ten years of age. They are playing some sort of game that you sort of understand as hide-and-seek they are speaking a language that you do not understand. They are loud, but seem to be having a good time. It's kind of nice to watch them enjoy themselves as all you have seen lately is tough times.")
The kid notices your expression, quietly shuffles over to you, bops you on the nose with his thumb and whispers, \"Geseende\" in your ear.") } else { msg ("You don't feel like talking right now, especially to a bunch of kids who are loud and obnoxious. Your throat feels as if you have been swallowing glass. You better quench that thirst before doing anything else.") } ]]> if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("The children try to ignore your questions and plead quietly with you to remain quiet so you do not give away their location. Must be part of the game...") } else { msg ("The sound of your own voice above the din just adds to your headache. You should get hydrated and perhaps the screaming demons in your head will go away.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("The children try to ignore your riveting comments and wave their hands in your direction in a gesture for you to stay quiet and not ruin their game...") } else { msg ("Your voice comes out gravely and manly - definitely not like your own. Before yapping up a storm, perhaps you should quench your thirst?") } \"Akhet! Akhet!\" at which point the \"tagger\" races from the hut screaming while the other children laugh and follow.") SetObjectFlagOn (game1, "watched") } else if (GetBoolean(game1, "watched")) { msg ("The kids are still running around playing a game. It's all nice and quiet until one kids shouts \"Akhet!\" just before getting tagged. Then they all run and scream, chasing the \"tagger\" out of the hut.") } else { msg ("They just look like a bunch of annoying kids who are loud and contributing to your headache. You really need to get rid of this headache so you can focus and figure out what to do next.") } ]]>
Evidently the children don't speak much English.") } else { msg ("Your throat is too sore to speak. You should look into getting a drink first.") } ]]>
Evidently the children don't speak much English.") } else { msg ("Your throat is too sore to speak. You should look into getting a drink first.") } ]]> if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("A faint frown passes his face and he says, \"Geseende.\" He returns happily playing his game.") } else { msg ("Your throat is too sore to speak. You should look into getting a drink first.") } if (GetBoolean(Xanadu, "quenched")) { msg ("The nearest child looks at you and smiles wide. He makes a fist and wiggles his thumb and pinky back and forth. Evidently he doesn't speak much English.") } else { msg ("Your throat is too sore to speak. You should look into getting a drink first.") } play game; play with kids; play game with kids; join in game; join game; join game with kids sw; w; nw; n; southwest; west; northwest; north The large bats are about the size of a housecat. From what you can tell, they have leathery wings and pointy teeth. Gross. If you could catch one, what would plan to do with it? Let it gnaw your face off? Leave it alone unless you have a better plan. Even though they aren't as large, they are creepier. They fly more erratically and much faster than the big ones, seemingly disappearing and reappearing in the night sky. Watching them in this cold desert air sends shivers up your spine. They are too small, too fast, and too high for you to catch. Leave those gross things alone. You are going to take all the bats? No thanks. false if (GetBoolean(twentyfourhours, "dawn")) { msg ("Most of the bats seem to be flying off to the east-northeast. Some are flying due north and fewer of them are flying west.") } else { msg ("The circling bats overhead are in two varieties - small and large - and all are serenading each other. Ick.") } You aren't sure exactly what they are... There can't be bats that large can there? They are almost your size... and they are fast. The colony of smaller bats part the dark, cold sky as one cuts through at great speeds. You better keep your distance from those big critters! false The bat glides around in search of food and you can hear a faint squeak every once and a while. You cannot take the bat. It is out of reach. Besides, what would you do with it? bat false bats The black cloud of bats that zip to and fro come in three shapes and sizes. You big out the large ones quite easily and the smaller ones continue to dart around sporadically. Most disturbing are the enormous bats that have now camouflaged themselves amongst the smaller ones. Don't be ludicrous. You are on ]]> The door stands in your way. shanty It's a shanty on the south side of the road. It is made of wood and tied together with various bits of metal wire. Its front door stands to your south. Try knocking on the door genius. Simple. Made of wood. Looks like it might have floated in as jettison, if there was an ocean nearby that would have washed it ashore. On it, at eye level, is a wooden sign with the word 'HUGO' written in white lettering. on door
\"What do you want?\" grumbles a gruff voice.

You step back in surprise.

\"Down here.\"

You look down. About four feet off the ground you see a set of eyes peering back, surrounded by a dark face. The inside of the shanty is too dark to see much more than that.

That is one short guy...") PrintCentered ("
Please press any key.") wait { msg ("
After an awkward pause... \"How rude.\"

The grumpy man slams the door in your face.") MakeObjectInvisible (grumpy man) } } otherwise { msg ("You knock on the door and take a step back. This time you decide to look down to meet the homeowner's eyes when he opens the door.

After a brief few seconds, he opens the door. \"You again?\" he grumbles. \"What do you want?\"") MakeObjectVisible (grumpy man) SetTurnTimeout (3) { if (game.pov.parent = dirt path) { msg ("
\"Ah, harumph. Go away.\"

The door is slammed in your face again.") MakeObjectInvisible (grumpy man) } else { MakeObjectInvisible (grumpy man) } } } ]]> if (GetBoolean(shanty1, "open")) { msg ("You open the door and step inside.") MoveObject (Xanadu, shanty) } else { msg ("You haven't been invited. You just can't go walking in there!") } It's just the wood that has been used to build the shanty. Nothing special. You take the wood from this shanty and it might fall down. That would be rude. If you remove the wire from the shanty, the wood might fall apart. That would be rude and pointless. The bits of wire looks like it has been gathered from a variety of sources. It holds the wood together. false All you can deduce is that the man is short and big-eyed. He is waiting on you and it appears to be rather impatient. 'Quit wasting my time!' 'Leave me alone!' 'Why do you keep bugging me!' 'I'm old. I'm hungry. And I don't need you!' 'Get off my... get of my... my... GO AWAY!' 'Shoo! Go away!' 'Grrrrr....' Did he just growl at you or was that his stomach? 'Rude. You... Are... Rude.' 'Quit bothering an old man!' old man n = ToString (GetRandomInt (0, DictionaryCount (grumpy man.convo2) - 1)) m = ScriptDictionaryItem(grumpy man.convo2, n) msg ("The man glares at you and says, " + m) msg ("Test 1") msg ("Test 2") It's a sign on the front door of the shanty that reads "HUGO". It says "HUGO" in painted, white lettering. The inside of the shanty is cluttered. You wonder if its occupant is a hoarder? There is, what you would call junk, haphazardously stacked and piled in the very small room. Hugo sits nearby on a tree stump that is covered in a ratty cloth. SetObjectFlagOn (Xanadu, "inside") SetObjectFlagOff (Xanadu, "inside") You are on dirt path if (GetBoolean(twentyfourhours, "dawn")) { msg ("You are on a dirt path. To your north is a gated cemetery and to your south there is a small animal pen. There seems to be a bit a small crowd gathered to the east.") } else if (GetBoolean(twentyfourhours, "morning")) { msg ("You are on a dirt path. To your north is a gated cemetery and to your south there is a small animal pen. There seems to be a bit a small crowd gathered to the east.") } else if (GetBoolean(twentyfourhours, "afternoon")) { msg ("You are on a dirt path. To your north is a gated cemetery and to your south there is a small animal pen. There are just a couple people bustling around to the east.") } else if (GetBoolean(twentyfourhours, "noon")) { msg ("You are on a dirt path. To your north is a gated cemetery and to your south there is a small animal pen. There seems to be a quite a crowd to the east.") } else if (GetBoolean(twentyfourhours, "dusk")) { msg ("You are on a dirt path. To your north is a gated cemetery and to your south there is a small animal pen. There are some most unattended stalls to your east.") } else if (GetBoolean(twentyfourhours, "evening")) { msg ("You are on a dirt path. To your north is a gated cemetery and to your south there is a small animal pen. The market to the east is completely deserted, save the bats.") } else if (GetBoolean(twentyfourhours, "midnight")) { msg ("You are on a dirt path. To your north is a gated cemetery and to your south there is a small animal pen. The market to the east is completely deserted.") } SetObjectFlagOn (Xanadu, "inside") SetObjectFlagOff (Xanadu, "inside") You are on dirt path lean-to SetObjectFlagOn (Xanadu, "inside") SetObjectFlagOff (Xanadu, "inside") It is a small cemetery with about twenty-five or thrity roughly etched grave markers. In the northeast corner of the cemetery you notice a thick, but withered and rotting tree. listen to bats; listen to bat; listen to large bat; listen to small bat; listen to enormous bat; listen; listen for bats; listen for bat; listen for large bat; listen for small bat; listen for enormous bat; listen at bats; listen at bat; listen at large bat; listen at small bat; listen at enormous bat SetObjectFlagOn (Xanadu, "inside") SetObjectFlagOff (Xanadu, "inside") knockon knock on; knock; rap; knock at; rap at; rap on; bang; bang on; bang at "You can't knock on; knock; rap " + object.article + "." request (ClearScreen, "") OutputTextNoBr (game.css) ')") JS.eval ("$('.ui-button').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('.ui-button').css('border', '1px blue')") JS.eval ("$('.ui-button-text').css('color', 'blue')") JS.eval ("$('.ui-button').mousedown(function() { $(this).css('background-color', 'blue'); } )") JS.eval ("$('.ui-button-text').mousedown(function() { $(this).css('color', 'black'); } )") JS.eval ("$('#gameBorder').mouseup(function() { $('.ui-button-text').css('color', 'blue'); } )") JS.eval ("$('#gameBorder').mouseup(function() { $('.ui-button').css('background-color', 'black'); } )") JS.eval ("var styleSelecting = $(''); $('html > head').append(styleSelecting)") JS.eval ("var styleUnselecting = $(''); $('html > head').append(styleUnselecting)") JS.eval ("var styleSelected = $(''); $('html > head').append(styleSelected)") JS.eval (" var arrowUrl = 'images/ui-icons_f9bd01_256x240.png'; var styleArrow = $(''); $('html > head').append(styleArrow) ") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassN').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassE').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassS').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassW').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassNW').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassNE').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassSW').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassSE').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassU').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassIn').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassD').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassOut').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassN').css('border', '2px solid blue')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassE').css('border', '2px solid blue')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassW').css('border', '2px solid blue')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassS').css('border', '2px solid blue')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassNW').css('border', '2px solid blue')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassNE').css('border', '2px solid blue')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassSE').css('border', '2px solid blue')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassSW').css('border', '2px solid blue')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassIn').css('border', '2px solid blue')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassOut').css('border', '2px solid blue')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassU').css('border', '2px solid blue')") JS.eval ("$('#cmdCompassD').css('border', '2px solid blue')") JS.eval ("$('#compassLabel').css('background', 'black')") JS.eval ("$('#compassLabel').css('color', 'blue')") JS.eval ("$('#compassAccordion').css('background', 'black')") OutputTextNoBr (game.css) request (SetInterfaceString, "TypeHereLabel=") if (GetBoolean(game, "inprogress")) { } else { game.inprogress = true } ]]> request (Hide, "Command") request (Show, "Command")