Spaceship:Rec Room
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[edit] Location Status
[edit] Location
What is the name of your location?
Rec Room
What text is displayed to the player upon entering the location for the first time, if there is any?
As you enter what you consider the most important room on the ship a wave of relaxation and warmth flows over you -- just before you start to panic. This room contains some of the most expensive equipment on the ship: your holo projection screen and your two priceless antique arcade machines. Not to mention your rare Pinchinko table. What if the power surge has.....it's too horrible to even contemplate. Be strong, you think to yourself, must be strong for the crew.
Write your location description here.
To the fore side you see a large porthole, just to the right of the crew's digital-dartboard. On the port side are your two precious antique games cabinets and a Wurlitzer jukebox. Opposite these are your rare pinchinko machine and a large crates of beverages. At the centre of the room, facing towards the projection screen to the aft, are the crew's sofa, and your own lounging recliner.
Where does the player go, or what is displayed when the player tries to go in the fore, aft, port, starboard, up, or down directions?
fore: It's not advisable to try and exit via the porthole. Besides it doesn't open.
aft: Middle Deck Fore Corridor
port: ...
starboard:...
up: Nothing up there but luminous strip lights.
down: You can't walk through the floor.
If you have any notes for the progammers about the location, put them here.
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[edit] Scenery Objects
What is the name of your object?
antique games cabinets
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
antique, games, cabinet, arcade,
Describe your object here.
[for the first time] Phew, it looks like your arcades are undamaged.[end if]
These are both 20 and 21st century antiques, having been gifted to you many years ago by a benevolent alien probing buddy, after one too many Neptunian Slammer cocktails and a night of semi-male bonding. To be honest you've been trying not to remember the night itself clearly.
The first is emblazoned with SPACE SIMULATOR SIMULATOR, where you can watch yourself watching a wireframe representation of planets and stars flying past. This has always seemed maybe a touch too complicated and overly philosophical. Generally you just look out of a porthole if you wish to view the galactic sky.
The other games cabinet features the very retro Halo XIII. Unique game at the time for its realistic bullet-wounding system, which inevitably led to its withdrawal from sale, though thrill seeking gamers still fight for copies on the blackmarket. This version lacks the capability to wound, though will occasionally electrocute you through the coin slot out of frustration.
How can your object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
play arcades: Since you're already mired in a real life space adventure, there's no escapism to be had in playing these anymore.
What is the name of your object?
ashtray
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
ashtray
Describe your object here.
It's octagonal and lime green, and has the words "The Brown Cow" stamped on it. It's really quite horrible. There's no smoking on the ship because the filtration systems are too expensive, but Helen bought this for you as a gift a while ago. I guess she thought it was funny.
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
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What is the name of your object?
lights
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
ceiling, up, luminous, striplights
Describe your object here.
There are multiple luminous strip lights. One appears to flicker and gutter, attracting numerous moths. You will need to mention this breach of Intergalactic Lifeform Minor Infestation Protocol to Bryan later, and angrily reprimand him for the faulty strip light.
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
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What is the name of your object?
Floor
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
Floor, down,
Describe your object here.
The floor is covered in a tile effect vinyl-substitute coating. Whilst aesthetically pleasing, you can only feel that this would have belonged on a spaceship much older, or an service platform waffle house, as it is rather scuffed and dirty.
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
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What is the name of your object?
Digital-Dartboard
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
digital, dartboard, board
Describe your object when it is switched off
At the moment, all you see is a blank rectangular panel with a single glove hanging to one side, and a small switch on the other. Along the floor is a white line marking out the position of the oche.
Describe your object here.
Much safer than a regular dartboard, especially when Hudson joins in due to his policy of favouring velocity over accuracy. You quickly threw out the antique dartboard after he nearly ruptured the hull. It's simple to operate, just switch it on, wear the glove, and throw. [if glove is on the hook]An oversized glove is hanging on a hook to one side of the board[end if]
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
play darts:
(when machine is not switched on) You're going to need to switch it on first.
(when not wearing gloves) You need to wear the glove before you can play this.
(play darts when switched on) [write a simple darts game...this shouldn't be too hard to do..but it is not a high priority issue otherwise just say something like "you score random number")
switch on dartboard: You flip the switch and the panel lights up and splits into two images; one of the dartboard itself, and the other of a virtual blackboard.
What is the name of your object?
large crate of beverages
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
large, crate, of, beverages
Describe your object here.
The crate of beverages is astonishingly empty, and empty bottles are stacked nearby in a rather pleasing pyramid.
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
open crate: You'll have a drink to celebrate when you get out of this mess.
What is the name of your object?
pinchinko machine
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
pinchinko, machine, pinball, pachinko,
Describe your object here.
Here is the pinchinko machine, splendid in its noisiness and tacky plastic decorative frame. Not quite pachinko, not quite pinball, it was the product of the malfunctioning AI of the the almost entirely automated Gottlieb manufacturing plant. A mere 14734 of these machines were produced before the CEO of the company turned up late for work the next day and averted the crisis by pressing a large red stop button. There is an ornamental ashtray perched on top, and cup-rings around the base, evidence of one too many nights sat at the machine.
The machine is off, looks like it's been unplugged. The plug lays on the floor at the back of the machine. No surprise really considering how much noise this thing makes.
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
play pinchinko: Maybe later.
plug in pinchinko: You plug the machine in. It begins to make a horrible rattling noise accompanied by enthusiastic beeping noises.
What is the name of your object?
Porthole
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
porthole, large, pigeon,
Describe your object here.
It's about 3 metres in diameter. The view is usually exceptional when you're traveling through high traffic areas, but all you see now is a dead rodent stuck to the outside of the porthole, and this spoils the view somewhat.
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
open, attack porthole: After seeing the consequences of a near hull breach once due to a reckless darts throw, you can say from experience that doing that is not a good idea.
What is the name of your object?
Holo-Projection Screen
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
Screen, projector, TV, telly, television
Describe your object here.
(when projector switched on) The screen is playing an ancient documentary called "Brass Eye". You recall this was at one point hailed as a radical new guide to intelligent and democratic thought process, when discovered by President Schwarzenegger, and for a time was used as the groundroots of a new era of advanced human civilisation. Surprisingly, Old Earth changed for the better, and was like a perfect utopia until old habits set it once again.
(when projector switched off) It's blank.
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
switch on projector: (if player does not have the remote) You need the remote to switch the projector on.
What is the name of your object?
Recliner
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
recliner, lounging, your,
Describe your object here.
An old suede recliner. They don't make chairs like this anymore. Possibly your 3rd favourite seat in the ship. Unable to get her hands on your bridge seat, Commander Suze often sits here giving you unimpressed looks.
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
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What is the name of your object?
Sofa
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
Sofa, couch, setee,
Describe your object here.
A now battered old sofa, you think it's seen better days but you don't specifically recall them. When you bought the ship you had this room done out like new but now you can't remember it ever being nice. The remote control for the screen lays on the arm of the sofa.
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
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What is the name of your object?
Wurlitzer Jukebox
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
Wurlitzer, jukebox
Describe your object here.
Like much in this room it has a gloriously retro feel to it. Loaded with Ultra-Defintion Discs (UDDs) and flared into an oddly asymmetrical curve shape. You cannot help but think you may have been ripped off when the seller said he could "give you a totally unique one".
The jukebox contains many different genres of music, and many diverse artists. This includes a large selection of drum'n'bass, hip-hop, electronica, and dubstep. However, you've never been a classical music fan. There is also a large collection of works by Lemmy Kilmister, the 6-nuclear war veteran and intergalactic conqueror. Good taste dictates that these are played on public holidays and royal occasions.
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
switch on jukebox: With no atmosphere you are sadly going to have to do without the strains of Lemmy Kilminster for the time being.
What is the name of your object?
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Describe your object here.
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
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[edit] Takeable Objects
What is the name of your object?
Digital-dartboard glove
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
glove, oversized
Describe your object here.
An oversized plastic glove with numerous mostly useless buttons.
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
[possibly implement a simple darts game here when typing throw dart at board]
What is the name of your object?
Screen Remote (on the sofa)
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
Screen Remote, Remote, Remote Control, TV Remote Control
Describe your object here.
The remote is about 9 inches long, made of brushed steel. It has several buttons on it, for controlling volume, TV channels, and numerous other controls. Most buttons are light grey, but three buttons are red, and have a plastic flap covering them. When you lift the flap to see what words are printed underneath the buttons, you see that someone has taped a note over, saying "ONLY IN EMERGENCY".
How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
press buttons: You tap buttons on the remote and nothing happens. Typical. press emergency buttons: You hold your breath for a moment and press one of the red buttons. Nothing. You're not sure what you were expecting.
[edit] Containers
What is the name of your container?
Container 1
Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your container with.
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Describe your container when it is closed.
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Describe your container when it is open.
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What objects are inside your container?
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How can the object be manipulated by the player, and what happens, or is displayed when the player attempts to do so? (for example, the player may try to take or push or pull or jump over your object...)
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[edit] Switchable Objects
What is the name of your object?
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Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your object with.
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Describe your object here.
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Describe your object when it is off.
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Describe your object when it is on.
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[edit] Doors
What is the name of your door?
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Provide three or more words for the player to refer to your door with.
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Describe your door when it is closed.
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Describe your door when it is open.
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