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DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "load sleepmask captainverdeterre"
CF ]
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY
CF \| TO CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| You can't help thinking this could have been avoided.
CF \|
CF \| "I know what you're thinking, lad. And you're right, this is all your
CF \| fault. But you can't exactly blame yourself, either."
CF \|
CF \| The captain makes a pained clicking noise. "You did your best, and it
CF \| wasn't good enough. All we can do now is make the best of a bad
CF \| situation."
CF \|
CF \| He allows himself a moment of silence. Then he fixes you with a beady
CF \| black eye:
CF \|
CF \| "You think you maybe oughta get to work?"
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| TO CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
CF \| PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY		DavidW asks, "Who wants to drive?"
		Knight_Otu asks, "Jade, would you want to drive?"
		Jade says, "I can try"
Knight_Otu pushes the green 'space' button.
CF ] Fore Hold
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 0
CF \|
CF \| Captain Verdeterre's Plunder
CF \| An account of the wreck of the Feckless by Ryan Veeder
CF \| Release 1 / Serial number 131003 / Inform 7 build 6G60 (I6/v6.32 lib
CF \| 6/12N)
CF \|
CF \| Fore Hold
CF \| This is the foremost section of the hold, the location of the giant
CF \| hole that the reef tore in the ship's hull. Water is gushing in at an
CF \| alarming rate.
CF \|
CF \| The rest of the hold (and the stairs to the decks above) is aft.
CF \|
CF \| "All right," says Captain Verdeterre. "Let's round up everything
CF \| that's worth anything and put it in that bag." He indicates a nearby
CF \| sack, which you pick up.
CF \|
CF \| A perturbed-looking gorilla skull hangs from a hook on the wall.
CF \|
CF \| In one corner of the room is a pewter goblet.
CF \|
CF \| A thick book lies close by.
CF \|
CF \| >		Roger exclaims, "go for it!"
		DavidW says, "I'd forgotten this was a Veeder game."
		Jade says, "x me"
		DavidW says, "Remember, you're on a sinking ship. You won't want to waste too many turns examining the scenery."
		DavidW says, "also, put an f or a > before your command to tell Floyd."
		Jade says, "I think we have to collect as many items as we can"
		DavidW says, "as much valuable stuff. Everything has different value."
		Knight_Otu says, "As many valuable items as we can, at that."
		Jade says, "a gorilla, a book and a goblet"
		DavidW says, "Unfortunately, you won't know what's treasure and what's trash until the final accounting at the end of the game."
Jade pushes the green 'space' button.
Jade gets ClubFloyd Suggestions.
Jade gets ClubFloyd Pass 03.
Jade gets ClubFloyd Pass 04.		Jade asks, "??????"
		Knight_Otu says, "Oops."
		Knight_Otu says, "You typed "get all" rather that "f get all"."
		DavidW says, "you might wanna drop those. The cfs, at least."
Jade drops ClubFloyd Pass 07.
ClubFloyd Pass 07 goes home.
Jade drops ClubFloyd Suggestions.
Jade drops ClubFloyd Pass 03.
ClubFloyd Pass 03 goes home.
Jade drops ClubFloyd Pass 04.
ClubFloyd Pass 04 goes home.		DavidW says, "uh, did you drop your own pass?>"
Jade pushes the green 'space' button.
Jade gets ClubFloyd Pass 07.
Jade gets ClubFloyd Suggestions.
Jade gets ClubFloyd Pass 03.
Jade gets ClubFloyd Pass 04.		Knight_Otu says, "I think Jacq added Jade to the room at some point."
Jade drops ClubFloyd Pass 03.
ClubFloyd Pass 03 goes home.
Jade drops ClubFloyd Pass 04.
ClubFloyd Pass 04 goes home.
Jade drops ClubFloyd Suggestions.
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take all"
CF ] Fore Hold
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 0
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE ALL
CF \|
CF \| {To maintain the urgency of your situation, it is asked that you
CF \| refrain from handling more than one item at a time. We sincerely
CF \| regret any inconveniences suffered as a result of this policy.}
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "L"
CF ] Fore Hold
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 0
CF \|
CF \| > L
CF \|
CF \| Fore Hold
CF \| This is the foremost section of the hold, the location of the giant
CF \| hole that the reef tore in the ship's hull. Water is gushing in at an
CF \| alarming rate.
CF \|
CF \| The rest of the hold (and the stairs to the decks above) is aft.
CF \|
CF \| The captain eyes you expectantly.
CF \|
CF \| A perturbed-looking gorilla skull hangs from a hook on the wall.
CF \|
CF \| In one corner of the room is a pewter goblet.
CF \|
CF \| A thick book lies close by.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take book"
CF ] Fore Hold
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 0
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE BOOK
CF \|
CF \| You pick up the book.
CF \|
CF \| "Oh, just drop that," says Verdeterre. "We're looking for
CF \| treasure, not mildewy books."
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is lapping at your shins.
CF \|
CF \| {This game includes Nautical Vocabulary Notes for your
CF \| edification. If you would like to enable Nautical Vocabulary Notes,
CF \| please enter the command "ENABLE NAUTICAL VOCABULARY NOTES". Thank
CF \| you.}
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take goblet"
CF ] Fore Hold
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 1
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE GOBLET
CF \|
CF \| "That one, for sure," says the captain. "People will pay all kinds of
CF \| money for fancy chalices like that."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the pewter goblet into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| Your knees are covered by the rising waves.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Aft Hold UP
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 1
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Aft Hold
CF \| A lot of the things kept in the hold are just ballast, but there are a
CF \| few items of interest. Fore from here is the rest of the hold, and
CF \| stairs lead up to the lower deck.
CF \|
CF \| Roughly in the center of the space is an iron strongbox.
CF \|
CF \| An ornate vase stands nearby.
CF \|
CF \| A crystal ball is rolling around on the floor.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is up to your thighs.
CF \|
CF \| The crystal ball disappears as the current sweeps over it.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take strongbox"
CF ] Aft Hold UP
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 1
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE STRONGBOX
CF \|
CF \| It would take two men to move this box, and you don't have the upper
CF \| body strength to be either of them.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take ball"
CF ] Aft Hold UP
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 1
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE BALL
CF \|
CF \| You can't see any such thing.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "The crystal ball drowned."
		Jade says, "damm it"
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "up"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 1 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > UP
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Lower Deck
CF \| The lower deck is quite a bit homier than the hold, and in fact
CF \| actually smells somewhat pleasant. The galley is fore, and the map
CF \| room is aft. Stairs lead down to the hold and up to the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| A portrait of your captain hangs on one wall.
CF \|
CF \| Lying on the floor is a wooden doll.
CF \|
CF \| There's a large wooden crate here, because there was no room for it
CF \| anywhere else.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "open crate"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 1 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > OPEN CRATE
CF \|
CF \| The top of the crate is nowhere to be seen.
CF \|
CF \| >
PhilGoetz has arrived.
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Miscellaneous
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 1
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Miscellaneous
CF \| This was the map room originally, and then it became a kind of general
CF \| storage space, and then it was picked almost clean by various
CF \| deserters.
CF \|
CF \| The flag box stands nearby.
CF \|
CF \| In the center of the room is the map table; sitting on top is a
CF \| sextant.
CF \|
CF \| There's a barrel over in the corner.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take sextant"
CF ] Miscellaneous
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE SEXTANT
CF \|
CF \| "I hate those things," says the captain. "Nobody will build one that's
CF \| small enough for us to use."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the sextant into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Miscellaneous
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \| You can't move in that direction from here. {The available
CF \| directions are displayed in the status bar above.}
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Lower Deck
CF \| The lower deck is quite a bit homier than the hold, and in fact
CF \| actually smells somewhat pleasant. The galley is fore, and the map
CF \| room is aft. Stairs lead down to the hold and up to the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| A portrait of your captain hangs on one wall.
CF \|
CF \| Lying on the floor is a wooden doll.
CF \|
CF \| There's a large wooden crate here, because there was no room for it
CF \| anywhere else.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Galley
CF \| This room used to be the domain of Blaise, the ship's cook. Now the
CF \| cabinets are empty, and the room is in a state of rapidly sinking
CF \| disrepair.
CF \|
CF \| On top of one cabinet is a piece of hardtack.
CF \|
CF \| Hanging on the wall is an old violin.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take violin"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 3
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE VIOLIN
CF \|
CF \| "Sure was nice of Blaise to leave that behind for us," Verdeterre
CF \| sniggers.
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the violin into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| >		DavidW says, "I wonder who Blaise was."
		Roger says, "Blaise the violinist"
		Knight_Otu asks, "A violint-t cook?"
		Roger says, "usual piratey stuff"
Jade has left.
Jade has arrived.		Jade says, "I exited the game"
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 3
CF \|
CF \| > L
CF \|
CF \| Galley
CF \| This room used to be the domain of Blaise, the ship's cook. Now the
CF \| cabinets are empty, and the room is in a state of rapidly sinking
CF \| disrepair.
CF \|
CF \| The captain eyes you expectantly.
CF \|
CF \| On top of one cabinet is a piece of hardtack.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take hardtack"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 3
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE HARDTACK
CF \|
CF \| Taken.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 3 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Lower Deck
CF \| The lower deck is quite a bit homier than the hold, and in fact
CF \| actually smells somewhat pleasant. The galley is fore, and the map
CF \| room is aft. Stairs lead down to the hold and up to the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| A portrait of your captain hangs on one wall.
CF \|
CF \| Lying on the floor is a wooden doll.
CF \|
CF \| There's a large wooden crate here, because there was no room for it
CF \| anywhere else.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >		DavidW asks, "I'm not sure what hardtack is. Dried meat, I'm guessing?"
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take doll"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 4 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE DOLL
CF \|
CF \| "You know," says Verdeterre, "that doll gives me an idea. Better take
CF \| it along."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the wooden doll into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| The rising water has reached your ankles.
CF \|
CF \| >		Roger says, "It's a dry biscuit"
		Jade says, "it could be"
		Knight_Otu asks, "Dry bread, I believe?"
		DavidW says, "oh"
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "eat hardtack"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 4 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > EAT HARDTACK
CF \|
CF \| Before tucking into the hardtack, you look over at your captain. He
CF \| nods in approval, and you scarf the whole thing down.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is lapping at your shins.
CF \|
CF \| >		Roger says, "I didn't remember the exit-rose in this game at all"
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take portrait"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE PORTRAIT
CF \|
CF \| Verdeterre sighs. "It'll be a shame to sell off an item of such
CF \| gorgeousness and sentimentality," he says, "but I suppose these are
CF \| desperate times."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the captain's portrait into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| Your knees are covered by the rising waves.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "Always nice to have some exit listing."
		Jade says, "5 items"
		Jade says, "yes, nauticals directions"
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "up"
CF ] Main Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > UP
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Main Deck
CF \| Ah, open air. The sea stretches out in all directions. There is no
CF \| land in sight.
CF \|
CF \| You can worry about that later, though. Fore is the mainmast, aft is
CF \| the captain's quarters, upstairs is the quarterdeck, and downstairs is
CF \| the lower deck.
CF \|
CF \| A silk handkerchief hangs from the aft bulkhead.
CF \|
CF \| There's a silver locket lying on the deck.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >		PhilGoetz says, "Hardtack is flour and salt that was mixed together wet, pressed into crackers, and then dried. Like a cracker, but with no yeast at all, and so hard that you can't chew it, you have to keep it in your mouth until your saliva to dissolve it."
		DavidW says, "what fun"
		Jade says, "nice info"
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take locket"
CF ] Main Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 6 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE LOCKET
CF \|
CF \| "Ooh, jewelry! Good eye, Tibert!" says the captain.
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the silver locket into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| >		DavidW says, "I have been known to try to eat raw pasta, but hardtack sounds worse."
		PhilGoetz says, "I hear it's more nutritious once it gets some insects in it."
		Jade says, "I don't understand that treasure hunt"
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take handkerchief"
CF ] Main Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 6 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE HANDKERCHIEF
CF \|
CF \| You yank on the handkerchief, but it stays lodged in the wall; it's
CF \| tied on from the other side.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 6
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Captain's Quarters
CF \| Here is where the captain sleeps, where he eats, where he does his
CF \| deep thinking. Most of this happens in his bed. Hung on one wall is a
CF \| shelf, set aside for the captain's favorite objects.
CF \|
CF \| A pin is sticking out of the forward bulkhead, holding up the
CF \| handkerchief outside.
CF \|
CF \| On the captain's bed is a silk pillow.
CF \|
CF \| On the shelf are a gold medallion and an iron key.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take pin"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 6
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE PIN
CF \|
CF \| You pull the pin out from the handkerchief, and it falls between the
CF \| boards. Now you should be able to retrieve the hanky from the other
CF \| side of the wall.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "I think it'll become clearer at the end, but the basic is that the captain is going to sell what you find to fund his, and maybe even your, life after the ship sinks."
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take handkerchief"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 6
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE HANDKERCHIEF
CF \|
CF \| You can't see any such thing.
CF \|
CF \| >		PhilGoetz says, "It said you should be able to retrieve the hanky from the other"
PhilGoetz says (to ClubFloyd), "\| side of the wall"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 6
CF \|
CF \| > \| SIDE OF THE WALL
CF \|
CF \| That's not a verb I recognize.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take key"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 6
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE KEY
CF \|
CF \| Verdeterre's eyes light up as you lift the key. "I know what that is!
CF \| That's the key to the strongbox in the hold! I knew it was somewhere."
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take medallion"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 7
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE MEDALLION
CF \|
CF \| You give the medallion a quick once-over and ask Verdeterre, "What did
CF \| you do to earn this?"
CF \|
CF \| "I stole it."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the gold medallion into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade asks, "take the pillow?"
		PhilGoetz says, "that's a good line."
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take pillow"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 8
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE PILLOW
CF \|
CF \| You pick up the pillow.
CF \|
CF \| "Oh, no. I'm gonna miss that little guy," says Verdeterre. "I've never
CF \| been able to get to sleep without it. But it needs to must, when
CF \| devils drive!"
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the silk pillow into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Main Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 8 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Main Deck
CF \| The sea stretches out in all directions. There is no land in sight.
CF \|
CF \| You can worry about that later, though. Fore is the mainmast, aft is
CF \| the captain's quarters, upstairs is the quarterdeck, and downstairs is
CF \| the lower deck.
CF \|
CF \| A silk handkerchief hangs from the aft bulkhead.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "ftake handkerchif"
CF ] Main Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 8 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > FTAKE HANDKERCHIF
CF \|
CF \| That's not a verb I recognize.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take handkerchief"
CF ] Main Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 9 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE HANDKERCHIEF
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the silk handkerchief into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Mainmast UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 9
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Mainmast
CF \| The mainmast is lodged in the deck here, near the middle of the ship.
CF \| It's somewhat like the ship's belly button. Fore is the capstan, aft
CF \| are the stairs to the lower deck, and up at the top of the mainmast is
CF \| the top.
CF \|
CF \| The point of an exotic-looking dagger is lodged in the mast.
CF \|
CF \| A hand mirror is lying on the floor.
CF \|
CF \| The water glides over the decks and soon it is up to your ankles.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take mirror"
CF ] Mainmast UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 10
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE MIRROR
CF \|
CF \| You pick up the mirror, and Verdeterre motions for you to point it at
CF \| him. He checks to make sure he's wearing his hat at an appropriately
CF \| jaunty angle. He nods in approval.
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the hand mirror into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is up to your shins.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Capstan UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 10
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Capstan
CF \| This end of the deck is home to the capstan. The crew's quarters are
CF \| fore and the mainmast is aft. Up a short flight of stairs is the
CF \| fo'c'sle.
CF \|
CF \| Your life boat is hanging from the davits here.
CF \|
CF \| Your knees are underwater now.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take boat"
CF ] Capstan UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 10
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE BOAT
CF \|
CF \| Taken.
CF \|
CF \| The water rises up around your thighs.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Mainmast UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 10
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Mainmast
CF \| The mainmast is lodged in the deck here, near the middle of the ship.
CF \| It's somewhat like the ship's belly button. Fore is the capstan, aft
CF \| are the stairs to the lower deck, and up at the top of the mainmast is
CF \| the top.
CF \|
CF \| The point of an exotic-looking dagger is lodged in the mast.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water reaches your hips.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu asks, "Huh, I don't think that's supposed to happen, taking the boat?"
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take dagger"
CF ] Mainmast UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 10
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE DAGGER
CF \|
CF \| You pull on the handle of the dagger, but it remains stuck in the
CF \| mast.
CF \|
CF \| "Hey, that was Saad's, right?" Verdeterre asks. "What happened to
CF \| him?"
CF \|
CF \| "I think you told him you were going to kill him, so he ran away," you
CF \| say.
CF \|
CF \| He frowns. "Man, I think you're right. Wow. I shoulda been nicer."
CF \|
CF \| The rising waves climb up to your waist.
CF \|
CF \| >		DavidW says, "That dagger is very stubbornly lodged."
		PhilGoetz asks, "Do you still have the boat?"
		DavidW says, "I remember that much."
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "i"
CF ] Mainmast UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 10
CF \|
CF \| > I
CF \|
CF \| You are carrying:
CF \| a life boat
CF \| an iron key
CF \| a thick book (closed)
CF \| a commodious sack
CF \| a hand mirror
CF \| a silk handkerchief
CF \| a silk pillow
CF \| a gold medallion
CF \| a silver locket
CF \| a captain's portrait
CF \| a wooden doll
CF \| a violin
CF \| a sextant
CF \| a pewter goblet
CF \| a flintlock pistol
CF \|
CF \| >		DavidW says, "yes, boat is still there."
		Jade asks, "aft?"
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Main Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 10 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Main Deck
CF \| The sea stretches out in all directions. There is no land in sight.
CF \|
CF \| You can worry about that later, though. Fore is the mainmast, aft is
CF \| the captain's quarters, upstairs is the quarterdeck, and downstairs is
CF \| the lower deck.
CF \|
CF \| The water is up to your chest.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 10
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Captain's Quarters
CF \| Here is where the captain sleeps, where he eats, where he does his
CF \| deep thinking. Most of this happens in his bed. Hung on one wall is a
CF \| shelf, set aside for the captain's favorite objects.
CF \|
CF \| The waves close over your shoulders.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "we have no time enough to check shelves"
		DavidW says, "This may be mean, but I bet if you examine the shelves, they'll go underwater before you can take anything."
		PhilGoetz asks, "is there an undo command?"
		DavidW says (to Phil), "dunno"
		PhilGoetz asks, "or save game?"
		Knight_Otu says, "I think undo is disabled in this."
		DavidW says, "I don't think it makes much sense to SAVE. You'd want to optimize from the very beginning each time, I think."
		Jade asks, "so will we go up?"
		DavidW says, "You have to go FORE from here."
		Knight_Otu says, "There may be no time to go out and up, but try."
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Main Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 10 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Main Deck
CF \| The sea stretches out in all directions. There is no land in sight.
CF \|
CF \| You can worry about that later, though. Fore is the mainmast, aft is
CF \| the captain's quarters, upstairs is the quarterdeck, and downstairs is
CF \| the lower deck.
CF \|
CF \| The water reaches your chin. You're having trouble keeping your
CF \| footing.
CF \|
CF \| The captain rushes ahead of you, since coming here was his idea.
CF \|
CF \| >
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "up"
CF ] Quarterdeck
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 10 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > UP
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Quarterdeck
CF \| You have often stood here, at the stern of the vessel, with a steady
CF \| hand on the ship's wheel, wondering where you were going. Right now
CF \| you are not going anywhere.
CF \|
CF \| From here you can see the vast stretches of sea you crossed to reach
CF \| this point—they look much like the stretches of sea you can see in
CF \| every other direction. Downstairs is the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| A bronze statuette is lying on the boards.
CF \|
CF \| Your chance to return to the main deck is almost gone.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >		DavidW says, "Take the statuette, then enter the boat."
		PhilGoetz says, "agree."
		PhilGoetz says, "or save game"
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "take statuette"
CF ] Quarterdeck
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 11 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE STATUETTE
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the bronze statuette into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| The waters continue to bury the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| >		PhilGoetz says, "or try undo, i don't think it counts as a turn if the command is disabled."
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "enter the boat"
CF \| >
CF \| > ENTER THE BOAT
CF \|
CF \| Are you sure you want to abandon ship? [y/n]
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "I think so"
		Knight_Otu says, "Yeah."
		PhilGoetz says, "if you're not going to save game, just type y, I say."
Jade says (to ClubFloyd), "y"
CF \| >
CF \| > Y
CF \|
CF \| You shove off with all due haste.
CF \|
CF \| ***		DavidW says, "push space"
Knight_Otu pushes the green 'space' button.
CF \| ***The return to civilization was a long one, but you both survived,
CF \| and the long task of liquidating your assets finally began. Now,
CF \| having dealt with numerous fences, suckers, and a few legitimate
CF \| businessmen, you take inventory of your priceless treasures and how
CF \| much they turned out to worth:
CF \|
CF \| A communion chalice lifted from some poor church somewhere, valued at
CF \| 11 dollars...
CF \| A portrait of Captain Verdeterre, which held no value to anyone but
CF \| Captain Verdeterre and was therefore impossible to sell...
CF \| A Dutch peg doll which, after some modification and repainting, was
CF \| sold as an "African fertility idol" for 36 dollars...
CF \| An unremarkable but serviceable violin, sold for 50 dollars...
CF \| A broken sextant, which cost 20 dollars to fix before being sold for
CF \| 68 dollars, for a total profit of 48 dollars...
CF \| A silk handkerchief, sold for 10 dollars...
CF \| A silver locket, sold to a lovesick and desperate young man for 15
CF \| dollars...
CF \| A cheap hand mirror, worth 12 dollars to a man who thought his soul
CF \| was trapped inside...
CF \| A silk pillow that Captain Verdeterre could not bear to part with, and
CF \| which he now sleeps on through most of the day...
CF \| A medallion of mysterious provenance, sold for 68 dollars...
CF \| A cheap reproduction of a Ptolemaic statuette of the Egyptian god
CF \| Thoth, melted down into lead ingots worth four dollars...
CF \|
CF \| ...For a total of 254 Spanish dollars.
CF \|
CF \| The first mate's share of that came to 15 Spanish dollars and 7
CF \| reales.
CF \|
CF \| ***		Jade asks, "another driver?"
Knight_Otu pushes the green 'space' button.
CF ]
CF \| Captain Verdeterre contemplates his calculations with a critical eye.
CF \| "This is not a lot of money," he observes.
CF \|
CF \| He looks up at you. "This really is a fairly dismal amount of money.
CF \| Which, no offense, is about what I was expecting. But, still. It'll
CF \| take some work to get back on our feet again."
CF \|
CF \| He scampers to the window and surveys the city below. "I'm gonna need
CF \| you to head out and recruit some seamen. I'll be up here, meditating
CF \| on a plan to get us a new ship. You should pick up whoever you can,
CF \| but make sure you at least try to find someone good. I'm gonna be
CF \| needing a new first mate."
CF \|
CF \| He looks you in the eye, to make sure you got the message. "So, maybe
CF \| you oughta get to work?"
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| * {Better luck next time.} *
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, QUIT, UNDO the last
CF \| command, or read ABOUT this game?
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "restart"
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY
CF \| TO CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| You can't help thinking this could have been avoided.
CF \|
CF \| "I know what you're thinking, lad. And you're right, this is all your
CF \| fault. But you can't exactly blame yourself, either."
CF \|
CF \| The captain makes a pained clicking noise. "You did your best, and it
CF \| wasn't good enough. All we can do now is make the best of a bad
CF \| situation."
CF \|
CF \| He allows himself a moment of silence. Then he fixes you with a beady
CF \| black eye:
CF \|
CF \| "You think you maybe oughta get to work?"
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| TO CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
CF \| PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY
Knight_Otu pushes the green 'space' button.
CF ] Fore Hold
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 0
CF \|
CF \| Captain Verdeterre's Plunder
CF \| An account of the wreck of the Feckless by Ryan Veeder
CF \| Release 1 / Serial number 131003 / Inform 7 build 6G60 (I6/v6.32 lib
CF \| 6/12N)
CF \|
CF \| Fore Hold
CF \| This is the foremost section of the hold, the location of the giant
CF \| hole that the reef tore in the ship's hull. Water is gushing in at an
CF \| alarming rate.
CF \|
CF \| The rest of the hold (and the stairs to the decks above) is aft.
CF \|
CF \| "All right," says Captain Verdeterre. "Let's round up everything
CF \| that's worth anything and put it in that bag." He indicates a nearby
CF \| sack, which you pick up.
CF \|
CF \| A perturbed-looking gorilla skull hangs from a hook on the wall.
CF \|
CF \| In one corner of the room is a pewter goblet.
CF \|
CF \| A thick book lies close by.
CF \|
CF \| >		DavidW says, "I'm gonna take a wee cat nap. Back in 15 minutes or so."
		Knight_Otu says, "Rest well, then."
		Jade says, "I am going to cook my diner, meanwhile I am looking at you"
		Knight_Otu says, "I'll try to avoid taking the same things, but as I recall, the book can be worth something."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "take skull"
CF ] Fore Hold
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 1
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE SKULL
CF \|
CF \| The captain smiles at the skull. "Good old Charlie! What a spirited
CF \| guy. If I had the chance, I think I'd shoot him again."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the gorilla skull into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is lapping at your shins.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "take book"
CF ] Fore Hold
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 1
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE BOOK
CF \|
CF \| You pick up the book.
CF \|
CF \| "Oh, just drop that," says Verdeterre. "We're looking for
CF \| treasure, not mildewy books."
CF \|
CF \| Your knees are covered by the rising waves.
CF \|
CF \| {This game includes Nautical Vocabulary Notes for your
CF \| edification. If you would like to enable Nautical Vocabulary Notes,
CF \| please enter the command "ENABLE NAUTICAL VOCABULARY NOTES". Thank
CF \| you.}
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Aft Hold UP
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 1
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Aft Hold
CF \| A lot of the things kept in the hold are just ballast, but there are a
CF \| few items of interest. Fore from here is the rest of the hold, and
CF \| stairs lead up to the lower deck.
CF \|
CF \| Roughly in the center of the space is an iron strongbox.
CF \|
CF \| An ornate vase stands nearby.
CF \|
CF \| A crystal ball is rolling around on the floor.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is up to your thighs.
CF \|
CF \| The crystal ball disappears as the current sweeps over it.
CF \|
CF \| The captain rushes ahead of you, since coming here was his idea.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "Ah, the crystal ball drowned again."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get vase"
CF ] Aft Hold UP
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > GET VASE
CF \|
CF \| The captain squeaks approvingly. "That's a good one. That'll keep us
CF \| fed for a week."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the ornate vase into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| You wince as the waters climb up around your hips.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "shoot strongbox"
CF ] Aft Hold UP
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > SHOOT STRONGBOX
CF \|
CF \| You shoot at the strongbox. Your bullet, the only bullet you have,
CF \| bounces off harmlessly and disappears.
CF \|
CF \| The water is up to your waist.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "Aw."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "u"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > U
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Lower Deck
CF \| The lower deck is quite a bit homier than the hold, and in fact
CF \| actually smells somewhat pleasant. The galley is fore, and the map
CF \| room is aft. Stairs lead down to the hold and up to the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| A portrait of your captain hangs on one wall.
CF \|
CF \| Lying on the floor is a wooden doll.
CF \|
CF \| There's a large wooden crate here, because there was no room for it
CF \| anywhere else.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "x crate"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > X CRATE
CF \|
CF \| It's a large crate, used for transporting various different types of
CF \| cargo.
CF \|
CF \| In the smelly crate is a musky grey lump.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get lump"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > GET LUMP
CF \|
CF \| Captain Verdeterre wrinkles his nose. "What on earth is that thing? I
CF \| don't like the looks of it."
CF \|
CF \| You hold onto it anyway.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "put it in sack"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > PUT IT IN SACK
CF \|
CF \| You put the musky grey lump into the commodious sack.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "put book in sack"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > PUT BOOK IN SACK
CF \|
CF \| You put the thick book into the commodious sack.
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "cool"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Galley
CF \| This room used to be the domain of Blaise, the ship's cook. Now the
CF \| cabinets are empty, and the room is in a state of rapidly sinking
CF \| disrepair.
CF \|
CF \| On top of one cabinet is a piece of hardtack.
CF \|
CF \| Hanging on the wall is an old violin.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "x cabinets"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > X CABINETS
CF \|
CF \| The cabinets are all open and empty, except for the one that's still
CF \| closed.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "open it"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > OPEN IT
CF \|
CF \| The cabinet's door won't budge. It's locked.
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Verdeterre rolls his eyes. "Yeah, I have no idea where the key is.
CF \| Just forget about it."
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Lower Deck
CF \| The lower deck is quite a bit homier than the hold. The galley is
CF \| fore, and the map room is aft. Stairs lead down to the hold and up to
CF \| the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| A portrait of your captain hangs on one wall.
CF \|
CF \| Lying on the floor is a wooden doll.
CF \|
CF \| There's a large wooden crate here, because there was no room for it
CF \| anywhere else.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Miscellaneous
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Miscellaneous
CF \| This was the map room originally, and then it became a kind of general
CF \| storage space, and then it was picked almost clean by various
CF \| deserters.
CF \|
CF \| The flag box stands nearby.
CF \|
CF \| In the center of the room is the map table; sitting on top is a
CF \| sextant.
CF \|
CF \| There's a barrel over in the corner.
CF \|
CF \| The rising water has reached your ankles.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "x barrel"
CF ] Miscellaneous
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > X BARREL
CF \|
CF \| The keg may have held food or drink once. Right now it's upside-down.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "x flag box"
CF ] Miscellaneous
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > X FLAG BOX
CF \|
CF \| The flag box contains, or used to contain, all of the flags a pirate
CF \| ship could ever need. Over the course of your many voyages, a lot of
CF \| the flags were ripped up angrily, or destroyed in the course of
CF \| hilarious pranks.
CF \|
CF \| Right now it's closed.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "open it"
CF ] Miscellaneous
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > OPEN IT
CF \|
CF \| You open the flag box, revealing a red and yellow flag.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is lapping at your shins.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get flag"
CF ] Miscellaneous
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > GET FLAG
CF \|
CF \| You pull the flag out of the box and unfold it: the design is a yellow
CF \| cross on a red field. "Whose flag is this?" you ask your captain.
CF \|
CF \| "I dunno. I think Denmark? Anyway, it's useless. Toss it."
CF \|
CF \| You nod, and throw the flag somewhere where it won't get in the way.
CF \|
CF \| The flag that was underneath is striped.
CF \|
CF \| Your knees are covered by the rising waves.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get flag"
CF ] Miscellaneous
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > GET FLAG
CF \|
CF \| You unfold the striped flag to see the entire design. It's a blue
CF \| stripe, a white stripe, a red stripe, a white stripe, and a blue
CF \| stripe.
CF \|
CF \| "That's the Russian flag," Verdeterre explains. "You're holding it
CF \| upside down."
CF \|
CF \| It's just a Russian flag anyway, so you toss it. The next flag in the
CF \| box has a red X on it.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is up to your thighs.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get flag"
CF ] Miscellaneous
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > GET FLAG
CF \|
CF \| This flag has a red X on a white field. "That's the Swiss flag,"
CF \| Verdeterre says, but then he stops himself: "No, wait. The Swiss flag
CF \| is a white cross on red. So this one, I guess, is for... the Swiss
CF \| navy."
CF \|
CF \| The captain seems put off a bit at himself, so you throw away the
CF \| offending flag.
CF \|
CF \| At the bottom of the flag box is an old tapestry.
CF \|
CF \| You wince as the waters climb up around your hips.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get tapestry"
CF ] Miscellaneous
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 3
CF \|
CF \| > GET TAPESTRY
CF \|
CF \| You pull out the tapestry and unfold it. It depicts a rat in clerical
CF \| garb lying on his back, his stomach pierced by the spear of a human
CF \| paladin. The rat's fingers are either raised in pious benediction or
CF \| twisted in pain.
CF \|
CF \| "Hey, that's the Martyrdom of Saint Incertus!" says Verdeterre. "He's
CF \| the patron saint of the pursued, I think. Too bad he's not the patron
CF \| saint of shipwrecks. Better take it along."
CF \|
CF \| You fold it up carefully. "Why did they martyr him?" you ask.
CF \|
CF \| "Well, between the Human Catholic Church and the Rat Catholic Church
CF \| there are some differences in the rules—such as, according to the
CF \| human church, you're not allowed to declare yourself a saint. It's
CF \| considered presumptuous. But we did get a tapestry out of it."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the tapestry of Saint Incertus into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| The water is up to your waist.
CF \|
CF \| The waves lift the barrel off the floor, and it rolls away.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "Right, our illustrious captain is a rat."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 3 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Lower Deck
CF \| The lower deck is quite a bit homier than the hold. The galley is
CF \| fore, and the map room is aft. Stairs lead down to the hold and up to
CF \| the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| A portrait of your captain hangs on one wall.
CF \|
CF \| There's a large wooden crate here, because there was no room for it
CF \| anywhere else.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is up to your chest.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "u"
CF ] Main Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 3 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > U
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Main Deck
CF \| Ah, open air. The sea stretches out in all directions. There is no
CF \| land in sight.
CF \|
CF \| You can worry about that later, though. Fore is the mainmast, aft is
CF \| the captain's quarters, upstairs is the quarterdeck, and downstairs is
CF \| the lower deck.
CF \|
CF \| A silk handkerchief hangs from the aft bulkhead.
CF \|
CF \| There's a silver locket lying on the deck.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 3
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Captain's Quarters
CF \| Here is where the captain sleeps, where he eats, where he does his
CF \| deep thinking. Most of this happens in his bed. Hung on one wall is a
CF \| shelf, set aside for the captain's favorite objects.
CF \|
CF \| A pin is sticking out of the forward bulkhead, holding up the
CF \| handkerchief outside.
CF \|
CF \| On the captain's bed is a silk pillow.
CF \|
CF \| On the shelf are a gold medallion and an iron key.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "x shelf"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 3
CF \|
CF \| > X SHELF
CF \|
CF \| The captain had this shelf set up to display the most beloved of his
CF \| possessions that he was able to keep track of.
CF \|
CF \| On the shelf are a gold medallion and an iron key.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get medallion"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 4
CF \|
CF \| > GET MEDALLION
CF \|
CF \| You give the medallion a quick once-over and ask Verdeterre, "What did
CF \| you do to earn this?"
CF \|
CF \| "I stole it."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the gold medallion into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Main Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 4 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Main Deck
CF \| The sea stretches out in all directions. There is no land in sight.
CF \|
CF \| You can worry about that later, though. Fore is the mainmast, aft is
CF \| the captain's quarters, upstairs is the quarterdeck, and downstairs is
CF \| the lower deck.
CF \|
CF \| A silk handkerchief hangs from the aft bulkhead.
CF \|
CF \| There's a silver locket lying on the deck.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Mainmast UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 4
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Mainmast
CF \| The mainmast is lodged in the deck here, near the middle of the ship.
CF \| It's somewhat like the ship's belly button. Fore is the capstan, aft
CF \| are the stairs to the lower deck, and up at the top of the mainmast is
CF \| the top.
CF \|
CF \| The point of an exotic-looking dagger is lodged in the mast.
CF \|
CF \| A hand mirror is lying on the floor.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Capstan UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 4
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Capstan
CF \| This end of the deck is home to the capstan. The crew's quarters are
CF \| fore and the mainmast is aft. Up a short flight of stairs is the
CF \| fo'c'sle.
CF \|
CF \| Your life boat is hanging from the davits here.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get bot"
CF ] Capstan UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 4
CF \|
CF \| > GET BOT
CF \|
CF \| You can't see any such thing.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "o boat"
CF ] Capstan UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 4
CF \|
CF \| > O BOAT
CF \|
CF \| Taken.
CF \|
CF \| The water glides over the decks and soon it is up to your ankles.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Crew Quarters
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 4
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Crew Quarters
CF \| The crew's quarters were never intended to be welcoming or
CF \| well-appointed. The walls are lined with hammocks. The exit is aft.
CF \|
CF \| An old zither lies in the corner.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is up to your shins.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get zither"
CF ] Crew Quarters
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 5
CF \|
CF \| > GET ZITHER
CF \|
CF \| You point at the zither, and the captain says "Yeah, sure. It's out of
CF \| tune, though."
CF \|
CF \| You lift the instrument from the floor. "How do you know?"
CF \|
CF \| "I don't, but it stands to reason, right?"
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the zither into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| Your knees are underwater now.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Capstan UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 5
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Capstan
CF \| This end of the deck is home to the capstan. The crew's quarters are
CF \| fore and the mainmast is aft. Up a short flight of stairs is the
CF \| fo'c'sle.
CF \|
CF \| The water rises up around your thighs.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "knees"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "up"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > UP
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Fo'c'sle
CF \| The bowsprit extends from the prow here, and below that is the
CF \| figurehead. Down the stairs abaft is the capstan.
CF \|
CF \| A fid is lying on the deck.
CF \|
CF \| The deck below is still sinking.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get fid"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > GET FID
CF \|
CF \| "Do we need this?" you ask your captain, indicating the fid.
CF \|
CF \| He says, "I kinda doubt it, but you might as well."
CF \|
CF \| You pick up the fid.
CF \|
CF \| By now the main deck is under about three feet of water.
CF \|
CF \| {A friendly reminder: Substantial resources have been invested in
CF \| the research and implementation of this game's Nautical Vocabulary
CF \| Notes. If you would like to enable Nautical Vocabulary Notes, please
CF \| enter the command "ENABLE NAUTICAL VOCABULARY NOTES". Thank you very
CF \| much.}
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "i"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > I
CF \|
CF \| You are carrying:
CF \| a fid
CF \| a life boat
CF \| a commodious sack
CF \| a zither
CF \| a gold medallion
CF \| a tapestry of Saint Incertus
CF \| a thick book (closed)
CF \| a musky grey lump
CF \| an ornate vase
CF \| a gorilla skull
CF \| a flintlock pistol
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "pu fid in sack"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > PU FID IN SACK
CF \|
CF \| That's not a verb I recognize.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "put fid in sack"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > PUT FID IN SACK
CF \|
CF \| You put the fid into the commodious sack.
CF \|
CF \| The sea continues to bury the main deck, inching its way toward you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "put pistol in sack"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > PUT PISTOL IN SACK
CF \|
CF \| You put the flintlock pistol into the commodious sack.
CF \|
CF \| Soon the main deck will be too deep underwater for you to walk around
CF \| on it.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "x figurehead"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > X FIGUREHEAD
CF \|
CF \| You have to lean uncomfortably over the gunwale to get a good look,
CF \| but there she is: a wooden human woman in need of a coat of paint.
CF \|
CF \| "Hey, what's that she's wearing?" asks Verdeterre.
CF \|
CF \| In fact, the figurehead is wearing very little, but Verdeterre
CF \| indicates what seems to be a non-wooden necklace around her neck. "Go
CF \| get that!"
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "climb figurehead"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > CLIMB FIGUREHEAD
CF \|
CF \| I don't think much is to be achieved by that.
CF \|
CF \| The main deck has to be under at least five feet of water now.
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "cool"
		Knight_Otu says, "I'm not sure how to get there."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "enter figurehead"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > ENTER FIGUREHEAD
CF \|
CF \| That's not something you can enter.
CF \|
CF \| Your chance to return to the main deck is almost gone.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get necklace"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > GET NECKLACE
CF \|
CF \| The only way to reach that necklace would be to climb out onto the
CF \| bowsprit.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "climb bowsprit"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > CLIMB BOWSPRIT
CF \|
CF \| You climb out to hang precariously from the bowsprit.
CF \|
CF \| From this position you can look right in the figurehead's face. She
CF \| seems entirely too calm, given the circumstances.
CF \|
CF \| Around her neck is a string of pearls.
CF \|
CF \| The waters continue to bury the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "this is a small figure"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get necklace"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 6 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > GET NECKLACE
CF \|
CF \| You pull one hand free from the bowsprit to snatch up the necklace,
CF \| and nearly lose your grip.
CF \|
CF \| "Careful down there!" Verdeterre cries. "I don't know what I'd do with
CF \| myself if you lost any of our stuff. You should probably toss the
CF \| necklace up to me so you don't drop it. Or I guess just put it in the
CF \| bag."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the pearl necklace into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| The water is too high now for you to safely hang from the bowsprit
CF \| without drowning.
CF \|
CF \| Very, very carefully, you climb back from the bowsprit to the relative
CF \| safety of the fo'c'sle.
CF \|
CF \| The rising water has almost reached the level of the upper decks.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "I think there's little more I can do."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "enter boat"
CF \| >
CF \| > ENTER BOAT
CF \|
CF \| Are you sure you want to abandon ship? [y/n]
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "y"
CF \| >
CF \| > Y
CF \|
CF \| You shove off with all due haste.
CF \|
CF \| ***
Knight_Otu pushes the green 'space' button.
CF \| ***The return to civilization was a long one, but you both survived,
CF \| and the long task of liquidating your assets finally began. Now,
CF \| having dealt with numerous fences, suckers, and a few legitimate
CF \| businessmen, you take inventory of your priceless treasures and how
CF \| much they turned out to worth:
CF \|
CF \| A beat-up flintlock pistol worth 23 dollars...
CF \| The skull of an African gorilla, sold for 70 Spanish dollars to a
CF \| credulous fellow already possessing the incomplete skeleton of an
CF \| orangutan...
CF \| A cheap imitation "Chinese" vase, hocked for 9 dollars...
CF \| A musky grey lump, later identified as a piece of rare ambergris,
CF \| valued at 179 dollars...
CF \| A remarkably well-preserved tapestry of Saint Incertus the Audacious,
CF \| worth 160 dollars to the monks of his order...
CF \| A zither, origins unknown, sold to a musical enthusiast for 40
CF \| dollars...
CF \| A medallion of mysterious provenance, sold for 68 dollars...
CF \| An extremely fine pearl necklace, sold to a "Bavarian princess" for
CF \| 186 dollars...
CF \|
CF \| ...For a total of 735 Spanish dollars.
CF \|
CF \| The first mate's share of that came to 45 Spanish dollars and 7
CF \| reales.
CF \|
CF \| ***		Jade says, "lets see"
		Jade exclaims, "735; good!"
		Knight_Otu says, "Nice haul."
Knight_Otu pushes the green 'space' button.
CF ]
CF \| You and the Captain have both indulged in new coats, and the two of
CF \| you draw many a glance as you stride down the street.
CF \|
CF \| "Really, I think we can take some time off," Verdeterre says. "We've
CF \| got cash to live on for a good while, and something new will come up
CF \| before we run out. Opportunities are constantly presenting themselves
CF \| to me."
CF \|
CF \| He looks up at you approvingly. "Like you. I didn't have to hire you,
CF \| but I did, and it seems to have worked out pretty okay." He smiles. "I
CF \| doubt you could have done any better," he says, "and I really mean
CF \| that."
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| * {Congratulations on your success.} *
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, QUIT, UNDO the last
CF \| command, or read ABOUT this game?
CF \| >		PhilGoetz says, "eh, I'm done."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "about"
CF ]
CF \| >
CF \| > ABOUT
CF \|
CF \| {Thank you for playing Captain Verdeterre's Plunder. This
CF \| is the first release of the game, written for entry in the 2013
CF \| Interactive Fiction Competition.
CF \|
CF \| The author would like to thank his father; the Aubrey-Maturin
CF \| novels of Patrick O'Brian; and his father's copy of Dean King's
CF \| companion to the works of Patrick O'Brian, A Sea of Words, in
CF \| that order, for the inspiration and information that they lended in
CF \| the creation of this game.
CF \|
CF \| Further the author would like to thank beta testers Emily
CF \| Boegheim, who also lended programming assistance; Colin Djukic; and of
CF \| course Zach, who helped quite a bit in balancing certain
CF \| elements.
CF \|
CF \| A special thanks is due to Caitlyn Harris, who created the cover
CF \| art for the game. Please check out her work at
CF \| caitlynharris.com and peruse her Etsy store.
CF \|
CF \| Finally, the author would like to thank you again for playing his
CF \| game, which like any artistic expression does not truly exist until it
CF \| is endured by an audience. If you would like to send your High Score
CF \| to the author or otherwise contact him, you may email him at
CF \| rcveeder@me.com or else say hello on Twitter, where his
CF \| handle is @rcveeder. He would love to hear from you.}
CF \|
CF \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, QUIT, UNDO the last
CF \| command, or read ABOUT this game?
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "I think the book must be opened. I don't recall for sure, but it might have been hollowed out to conceal treasure."
		Knight_Otu says, "I didn't know the pistol could be sold, but thought it was worth a try."
		Jade says, "max is about 1856 or so"
		Knight_Otu says, "There are some quite hidden treasures around, as I recall. The one I definitely recall is a music box hidden somewhere above deck."
		Jade says, "I hadn't played this game before. I think that I will give it a try offline."
		Knight_Otu asks, "Do we want to make another run-through, or take a short session today?"
		Jade says, "I am dinning by now, but I am looking the screen of my tablet"
		Jade says, "we can do a step by step gameplay thinking in between"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "restart"
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY
CF \| TO CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| You can't help thinking this could have been avoided.
CF \|
CF \| "I know what you're thinking, lad. And you're right, this is all your
CF \| fault. But you can't exactly blame yourself, either."
CF \|
CF \| The captain makes a pained clicking noise. "You did your best, and it
CF \| wasn't good enough. All we can do now is make the best of a bad
CF \| situation."
CF \|
CF \| He allows himself a moment of silence. Then he fixes you with a beady
CF \| black eye:
CF \|
CF \| "You think you maybe oughta get to work?"
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| TO CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
CF \| PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY
Knight_Otu pushes the green 'space' button.
CF ] Fore Hold
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 0
CF \|
CF \| Captain Verdeterre's Plunder
CF \| An account of the wreck of the Feckless by Ryan Veeder
CF \| Release 1 / Serial number 131003 / Inform 7 build 6G60 (I6/v6.32 lib
CF \| 6/12N)
CF \|
CF \| Fore Hold
CF \| This is the foremost section of the hold, the location of the giant
CF \| hole that the reef tore in the ship's hull. Water is gushing in at an
CF \| alarming rate.
CF \|
CF \| The rest of the hold (and the stairs to the decks above) is aft.
CF \|
CF \| "All right," says Captain Verdeterre. "Let's round up everything
CF \| that's worth anything and put it in that bag." He indicates a nearby
CF \| sack, which you pick up.
CF \|
CF \| A perturbed-looking gorilla skull hangs from a hook on the wall.
CF \|
CF \| In one corner of the room is a pewter goblet.
CF \|
CF \| A thick book lies close by.
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "we have to take onl expenssive items"
		Knight_Otu says, "The gorilla skull sold for 70, the goblet for 11."
		Knight_Otu says, "We are unsure of the book."
		Jade says, "lets take the skull by now"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "take skull"
CF ] Fore Hold
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 1
CF \|
CF \| > TAKE SKULL
CF \|
CF \| The captain smiles at the skull. "Good old Charlie! What a spirited
CF \| guy. If I had the chance, I think I'd shoot him again."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the gorilla skull into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is lapping at your shins.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu asks, "We leave the book?"
		Knight_Otu asks, "And try for the crystal ball?"
		Jade says, "we need to optimize our turns..."
		Jade says, "and we should search the shelves"
		Knight_Otu nods.
		Jade says, "after, at captains cabbin"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Aft Hold UP
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 1
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Aft Hold
CF \| A lot of the things kept in the hold are just ballast, but there are a
CF \| few items of interest. Fore from here is the rest of the hold, and
CF \| stairs lead up to the lower deck.
CF \|
CF \| Roughly in the center of the space is an iron strongbox.
CF \|
CF \| An ornate vase stands nearby.
CF \|
CF \| A crystal ball is rolling around on the floor.
CF \|
CF \| Your knees are covered by the rising waves.
CF \|
CF \| {This game includes Nautical Vocabulary Notes for your
CF \| edification. If you would like to enable Nautical Vocabulary Notes,
CF \| please enter the command "ENABLE NAUTICAL VOCABULARY NOTES". Thank
CF \| you.}
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu asks, "I think take the crystal ball and go up?"
		Jade says, "Let's try"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get ball"
CF ] Aft Hold UP
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > GET BALL
CF \|
CF \| "Good eye. Superstitious suckers eat that kind of thing up."
CF \| Verdeterre chuckles.
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the crystal ball into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is up to your thighs.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "u"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > U
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Lower Deck
CF \| The lower deck is quite a bit homier than the hold, and in fact
CF \| actually smells somewhat pleasant. The galley is fore, and the map
CF \| room is aft. Stairs lead down to the hold and up to the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| A portrait of your captain hangs on one wall.
CF \|
CF \| Lying on the floor is a wooden doll.
CF \|
CF \| There's a large wooden crate here, because there was no room for it
CF \| anywhere else.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "We definitely want the ambergris in the crate"
		Jade says, "yes"
		Knight_Otu says, "The doll sold for 36."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "x crate"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > X CRATE
CF \|
CF \| It's a large crate, used for transporting various different types of
CF \| cargo.
CF \|
CF \| In the smelly crate is a musky grey lump.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get lump"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > GET LUMP
CF \|
CF \| Captain Verdeterre wrinkles his nose. "What on earth is that thing? I
CF \| don't like the looks of it."
CF \|
CF \| You hold onto it anyway.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "We need to remember to put it into the sack before we disembark."
		Jade says, "this lump worths 179$"
		Knight_Otu says, "The tapestry is 160-ish, but takes several turns."
		Jade says, "we can left alone and explore a bit furthermore, but 160$ is a very good stuff"
		Knight_Otu says, "There was a cabinet in the cooks quarters that was locked. We could try shooting it open."
		Jade says, "Let's go"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Miscellaneous
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Miscellaneous
CF \| This was the map room originally, and then it became a kind of general
CF \| storage space, and then it was picked almost clean by various
CF \| deserters.
CF \|
CF \| The flag box stands nearby.
CF \|
CF \| In the center of the room is the map table; sitting on top is a
CF \| sextant.
CF \|
CF \| There's a barrel over in the corner.
CF \|
CF \| The captain rushes ahead of you, since coming here was his idea.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "Oops."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Lower Deck
CF \| The lower deck is quite a bit homier than the hold. The galley is
CF \| fore, and the map room is aft. Stairs lead down to the hold and up to
CF \| the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| A portrait of your captain hangs on one wall.
CF \|
CF \| Lying on the floor is a wooden doll.
CF \|
CF \| There's a large wooden crate here, because there was no room for it
CF \| anywhere else.
CF \|
CF \| The captain rushes ahead of you, since coming here was his idea.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Galley
CF \| This room used to be the domain of Blaise, the ship's cook. Now the
CF \| cabinets are empty, and the room is in a state of rapidly sinking
CF \| disrepair.
CF \|
CF \| On top of one cabinet is a piece of hardtack.
CF \|
CF \| Hanging on the wall is an old violin.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "x cabinets"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > X CABINETS
CF \|
CF \| The cabinets are all open and empty, except for the one that's still
CF \| closed.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "shoot cabinet"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > SHOOT CABINET
CF \|
CF \| "Good idea!" Verdeterre shouts, as he gets out of the way. You blast
CF \| away the lock, and the cabinet door falls open.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "look in cabinet"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 2
CF \|
CF \| > LOOK IN CABINET
CF \|
CF \| In the cabinet are a porcelain plate and a pile of silverware.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get plate"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 3
CF \|
CF \| > GET PLATE
CF \|
CF \| "Where did that come from?" Verdeterre mumbles. "Do you think Blaise
CF \| was holding out on us?"
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the porcelain plate into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get silverware"
CF ] Galley
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 4
CF \|
CF \| > GET SILVERWARE
CF \|
CF \| Verdeterre nods in approval as you struggle to pick up every fork,
CF \| knife, and spoon. For him to assist in any way would be
CF \| unprofessional.
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the pile of silverware into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 4 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Lower Deck
CF \| The lower deck is quite a bit homier than the hold. The galley is
CF \| fore, and the map room is aft. Stairs lead down to the hold and up to
CF \| the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| A portrait of your captain hangs on one wall.
CF \|
CF \| Lying on the floor is a wooden doll.
CF \|
CF \| There's a large wooden crate here, because there was no room for it
CF \| anywhere else.
CF \|
CF \| The rising water has reached your ankles.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "ok"
		Knight_Otu says, "Water at the ankles. We may not have time for the tapestry, especially after my direction blunder."
		Jade says, "we can look for the shelves"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get doll"
CF ] Lower Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > GET DOLL
CF \|
CF \| "You know," says Verdeterre, "that doll gives me an idea. Better take
CF \| it along."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the wooden doll into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is lapping at your shins.
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "max $ got by the testers was 818 $"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "u"
CF ] Main Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 5 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > U
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Main Deck
CF \| Ah, open air. The sea stretches out in all directions. There is no
CF \| land in sight.
CF \|
CF \| You can worry about that later, though. Fore is the mainmast, aft is
CF \| the captain's quarters, upstairs is the quarterdeck, and downstairs is
CF \| the lower deck.
CF \|
CF \| A silk handkerchief hangs from the aft bulkhead.
CF \|
CF \| There's a silver locket lying on the deck.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "Locket and handkerchief were 10 and 15."
		Jade says, "poor $"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 5
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Captain's Quarters
CF \| Here is where the captain sleeps, where he eats, where he does his
CF \| deep thinking. Most of this happens in his bed. Hung on one wall is a
CF \| shelf, set aside for the captain's favorite objects.
CF \|
CF \| A pin is sticking out of the forward bulkhead, holding up the
CF \| handkerchief outside.
CF \|
CF \| On the captain's bed is a silk pillow.
CF \|
CF \| On the shelf are a gold medallion and an iron key.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "Medallion is 68."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get medallion"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 6
CF \|
CF \| > GET MEDALLION
CF \|
CF \| You give the medallion a quick once-over and ask Verdeterre, "What did
CF \| you do to earn this?"
CF \|
CF \| "I stole it."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the gold medallion into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "search shelves"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 6
CF \|
CF \| > SEARCH SHELVES
CF \|
CF \| You can't see any such thing.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "search shelf"
CF ] Captain's Quarters
CF ] FORE +
CF ] Valuables: 6
CF \|
CF \| > SEARCH SHELF
CF \|
CF \| On the shelf is an iron key.
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "pearl necklace 186$"
		Knight_Otu says, "I guess it's just the medallion and key on the shelf."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Main Deck UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 6 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Main Deck
CF \| The sea stretches out in all directions. There is no land in sight.
CF \|
CF \| You can worry about that later, though. Fore is the mainmast, aft is
CF \| the captain's quarters, upstairs is the quarterdeck, and downstairs is
CF \| the lower deck.
CF \|
CF \| A silk handkerchief hangs from the aft bulkhead.
CF \|
CF \| There's a silver locket lying on the deck.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Mainmast UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 6
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Mainmast
CF \| The mainmast is lodged in the deck here, near the middle of the ship.
CF \| It's somewhat like the ship's belly button. Fore is the capstan, aft
CF \| are the stairs to the lower deck, and up at the top of the mainmast is
CF \| the top.
CF \|
CF \| The point of an exotic-looking dagger is lodged in the mast.
CF \|
CF \| A hand mirror is lying on the floor.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Capstan UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 6
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Capstan
CF \| This end of the deck is home to the capstan. The crew's quarters are
CF \| fore and the mainmast is aft. Up a short flight of stairs is the
CF \| fo'c'sle.
CF \|
CF \| Your life boat is hanging from the davits here.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get boat"
CF ] Capstan UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 6
CF \|
CF \| > GET BOAT
CF \|
CF \| Taken.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "u"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 6 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > U
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Fo'c'sle
CF \| The bowsprit extends from the prow here, and below that is the
CF \| figurehead. Down the stairs abaft is the capstan.
CF \|
CF \| A fid is lying on the deck.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "I think the fid was worthless."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "x figurehead"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 6 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > X FIGUREHEAD
CF \|
CF \| You have to lean uncomfortably over the gunwale to get a good look,
CF \| but there she is: a wooden human woman in need of a coat of paint.
CF \|
CF \| "Hey, what's that she's wearing?" asks Verdeterre.
CF \|
CF \| In fact, the figurehead is wearing very little, but Verdeterre
CF \| indicates what seems to be a non-wooden necklace around her neck. "Go
CF \| get that!"
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "climb bowsprit"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 6 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > CLIMB BOWSPRIT
CF \|
CF \| You climb out to hang precariously from the bowsprit.
CF \|
CF \| From this position you can look right in the figurehead's face. She
CF \| seems entirely too calm, given the circumstances.
CF \|
CF \| Around her neck is a string of pearls.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get necklace"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 7 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > GET NECKLACE
CF \|
CF \| You pull one hand free from the bowsprit to snatch up the necklace,
CF \| and nearly lose your grip.
CF \|
CF \| "Careful down there!" Verdeterre cries. "I don't know what I'd do with
CF \| myself if you lost any of our stuff. You should probably toss the
CF \| necklace up to me so you don't drop it. Or I guess just put it in the
CF \| bag."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the pearl necklace into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "u"
CF ] Fo'c'sle
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 7 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > U
CF \|
CF \| Very, very carefully, you climb back from the bowsprit to the relative
CF \| safety of the fo'c'sle.
CF \|
CF \| You notice that the waters have just crested over the main deck.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "d"
CF ] Capstan UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 7
CF \|
CF \| > D
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Capstan
CF \| This end of the deck is home to the capstan. The crew's quarters are
CF \| fore and the mainmast is aft. Up a short flight of stairs is the
CF \| fo'c'sle.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water is up to your shins.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "fore"
CF ] Crew Quarters
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 7
CF \|
CF \| > FORE
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Crew Quarters
CF \| The crew's quarters were never intended to be welcoming or
CF \| well-appointed. The walls are lined with hammocks. The exit is aft.
CF \|
CF \| An old zither lies in the corner.
CF \|
CF \| Your knees are underwater now.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "cool"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get zither"
CF ] Crew Quarters
CF ] + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 8
CF \|
CF \| > GET ZITHER
CF \|
CF \| You point at the zither, and the captain says "Yeah, sure. It's out of
CF \| tune, though."
CF \|
CF \| You lift the instrument from the floor. "How do you know?"
CF \|
CF \| "I don't, but it stands to reason, right?"
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the zither into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| The water rises up around your thighs.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "There's still the main mast. There might be something up there."
		Jade says, "this is a new item"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Capstan UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 8
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Capstan
CF \| This end of the deck is home to the capstan. The crew's quarters are
CF \| fore and the mainmast is aft. Up a short flight of stairs is the
CF \| fo'c'sle.
CF \|
CF \| Now the water reaches your hips.
CF \|
CF \| The captain darts ahead to take stock of the situation.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "aft"
CF ] Mainmast UP
CF ] FORE + AFT
CF ] Valuables: 8
CF \|
CF \| > AFT
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Mainmast
CF \| The mainmast is lodged in the deck here, near the middle of the ship.
CF \| It's somewhat like the ship's belly button. Fore is the capstan, aft
CF \| are the stairs to the lower deck, and up at the top of the mainmast is
CF \| the top.
CF \|
CF \| The point of an exotic-looking dagger is lodged in the mast.
CF \|
CF \| The rising waves climb up to your waist.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scurries along after you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "u"
CF ] Top
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 8 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > U
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Top
CF \| What a dizzying height! The shrouds reach higher, of course, but up
CF \| here is high enough.
CF \|
CF \| A piece of brass is caught between the boards.
CF \|
CF \| A seagull is perched further out on the rigging.
CF \|
CF \| The sea continues to bury the main deck, inching its way toward you.
CF \|
CF \| The captain scampers up the lines ahead of you.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get brass"
CF ] Top
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 9 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > GET BRASS
CF \|
CF \| It's a miniature crown, maybe the size of a tablespoon.
CF \|
CF \| "That!" Verdeterre shrieks. "That is important. Put that in the sack.
CF \| Do not lose that."
CF \|
CF \| You stuff the tiny brass crown into the sack.
CF \|
CF \| Soon the main deck will be too deep underwater for you to walk around
CF \| on it.
CF \|
CF \| {A friendly reminder: Substantial resources have been invested in
CF \| the research and implementation of this game's Nautical Vocabulary
CF \| Notes. If you would like to enable Nautical Vocabulary Notes, please
CF \| enter the command "ENABLE NAUTICAL VOCABULARY NOTES". Thank you very
CF \| much.}
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "put lump in sack"
CF ] Top
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 9 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > PUT LUMP IN SACK
CF \|
CF \| You put the musky grey lump into the commodious sack.
CF \|
CF \| The main deck has to be under at least five feet of water now.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "put pistol in sack"
CF ] Top
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 9 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > PUT PISTOL IN SACK
CF \|
CF \| You put the flintlock pistol into the commodious sack.
CF \|
CF \| Your chance to return to the main deck is almost gone.
CF \|
CF \| >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "i"
CF ] Top
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 9 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > I
CF \|
CF \| You are carrying:
CF \| a life boat
CF \| a commodious sack
CF \| a flintlock pistol
CF \| a musky grey lump
CF \| a tiny brass crown
CF \| a zither
CF \| a pearl necklace
CF \| a gold medallion
CF \| a wooden doll
CF \| a pile of silverware
CF \| a porcelain plate
CF \| a crystal ball
CF \| a gorilla skull
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "I thik it's time to abandon ship."
		Jade asks, "seagull???"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "x seagull"
CF ] Top
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 9 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > X SEAGULL
CF \|
CF \| The seagull seems to look straight back at you, a challenge in its
CF \| eye. It has a gold watch clutched in its talons. Or do they count as
CF \| talons if they're webbed?
CF \|
CF \| "Seagulls! Vermin of the sea! I hate them," the captain grumbles.
CF \|
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "Oh, my."
		Knight_Otu says, "Sadly, I don't think we can get that watch anymore."
		Jade says, "a Rolex"
		Roger asks, "Is that what the hardtack is for?"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "get watch"
CF ] Top
CF ] +
CF ] Valuables: 9 DOWN
CF \|
CF \| > GET WATCH
CF \|
CF \| The seagull is out of reach, and besides which it seems rather taken
CF \| with the piece.
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "ooh, it's a pitty"
		Knight_Otu says, "We don't have the hardtack this playthrough, so e can't test it.."
		Jade says, "oh my god, the hardtack would work here."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "enter boat"
CF \| >
CF \| > ENTER BOAT
CF \|
CF \| Are you sure you want to abandon ship? [y/n]
CF \|
CF \| >		Jade says, "Let's see"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "y"
CF \| >
CF \| > Y
CF \|
CF \| You shove off with all due haste.
CF \|
CF \| ***
Knight_Otu pushes the green 'space' button.
CF \| ***The return to civilization was a long one, but you both survived,
CF \| and the long task of liquidating your assets finally began. Now,
CF \| having dealt with numerous fences, suckers, and a few legitimate
CF \| businessmen, you take inventory of your priceless treasures and how
CF \| much they turned out to worth:
CF \|
CF \| A beat-up flintlock pistol worth 23 dollars...
CF \| The skull of an African gorilla, sold for 70 Spanish dollars to a
CF \| credulous fellow already possessing the incomplete skeleton of an
CF \| orangutan...
CF \| A flawless crystal ball worth 60 dollars...
CF \| A Dutch peg doll which, after some modification and repainting, was
CF \| sold as an "African fertility idol" for 36 dollars...
CF \| A musky grey lump, later identified as a piece of rare ambergris,
CF \| valued at 179 dollars...
CF \| A plate of fine Japanese porcelain, sold to a heron enthusiast for 160
CF \| dollars...
CF \| An incomplete set of Verlaine silver worth 90 dollars...
CF \| A zither, origins unknown, sold to a musical enthusiast for 40
CF \| dollars...
CF \| A medallion of mysterious provenance, sold for 68 dollars...
CF \| A small brass crown, which Verdeterre refused to even consider
CF \| selling...
CF \| An extremely fine pearl necklace, sold to a "Bavarian princess" for
CF \| 186 dollars...
CF \|
CF \| ...For a total of 912 Spanish dollars.
CF \|
CF \| The first mate's share of that came to 57 Spanish dollars.
CF \|
CF \| ***		Jade says, "oooh! Amazing"
		Knight_Otu says, "Nice."
Knight_Otu pushes the green 'space' button.
CF ]
CF \| Captain Verdeterre closes his eyes and sighs loudly as he rolls around
CF \| in his pile of coins. "We made it," he sighs. "They said we'd never
CF \| make it, but we showed them. We absolutely made it."
CF \|
CF \| "Who's they?" you ask.
CF \|
CF \| "Shut up," Verdeterre snaps. But then his eyes open, and he scurries
CF \| over to you with an unfamiliar expression on his face.
CF \|
CF \| "I'm sorry," he says. "I shouldn't have yelled at you like that. I owe
CF \| all of this to you. I owe a lot of it to you, anyway. But I've never
CF \| thanked you."
CF \|
CF \| He touches your hand with his paw. "Thank you, Tibert. Thank you for
CF \| joining my crew. Thank you for not abandoning me like every single
CF \| other jerk I ever hired did. And thank you for making me so incredibly
CF \| rich."
CF \|
CF \| You can't think of anything to say. Verdeterre turns around to survey
CF \| his money again.
CF \|
CF \| "Yeah. Yes," he says. "I am going to buy a polar bear."
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| * {Congratulations! You've set a high score!} *
CF \|
CF \|
CF \|
CF \| Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, QUIT, UNDO the last
CF \| command, or read ABOUT this game?
CF \| >		Knight_Otu says, "Pretty good ending, I'd say."
		Jade says, "yes, fine. I am guessing about the watch"
		Knight_Otu asks, "Shall we call it for today?"
		Jade says, "yes that has been a Great Game. I have enjoyed a lot and I can replay by myself."