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Bakemono no Sekai - World of Monsters by Gianluca Girelli
As played on ifMUD on June 16-23, 2024

The idea behind ClubFloyd is that each week at a pre-arranged time, a group of people meet online to cooperatively play a game of interactive fiction.

Below is a transcript of Bakemono no Sekai - World of Monsters written by Gianluca Girelli. Bakemono no Sekai - World of Monsters was released as part of the Text Adventure Literacy Jam 2024, in which it took 4th place. You can learn more about the game, including how to download it, by visiting IFDB.

WARNING! Below you will find a transcript of people playing this game, and it goes without saying that the transcript is full of spoilers. So, if you've never played this game, and think you might like to at some point, I do not recommend reading any further. Instead, you might want to return to the interactive fiction page.

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*** SESSION 1 ***
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "load sleepmask worldofmonsters"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | When you graduated from the University of Tokyo you were so eager to
CF | start working and beginning your new life as a young adult that you
CF | delved into your job full-time. Now, after so much work without any
CF | rest, tired of living in such an overcrowded city like Tokyo, you
CF | decided to spend a few days back in the little village where you were
CF | raised. Despite now growing into a town, the village is still small
CF | enough to give the visitor the look and feel of rural Japan, soothing
CF | and relaxing. Also, you are supposed to meet a university friend, who
CF | now lives in town. He is a young and very talented artist, as others
CF | say of you, and you want to present him with a business proposition.
CF | Upon your arrival, the townsfolk greet you as a friend, but there's
CF | something weird going on. As unlikely as it may seem, could some
CF | rumors you heard while traveling be true? You are currently inside
CF | your room at the ryokan. Your plan is to have a quick look at the
CF | local hot spring and then visit your friend who lives on the outskirts
CF | of town. Also, you want to investigate those rumors for yourself; they
CF | could make a great story to write about someday.
CF |
CF | [Your journey starts here. You can move around, examine things and
CF | manipulate things by typing simple text commands of one or more words,
CF | usually starting with a verb. The tutorial will offer suggestions to
CF | get you started. Commands in the tutorial are shown in upper case, but
CF | you can enter them in lower case, if you prefer. You can turn the
CF | tutorial off by typing TUTORIAL OFF and turn it back on by typing
CF | TUTORIAL ON. Good luck.]
CF |
CF |
CF | Bakemono no Sekai - World of Monsters
CF | A game inspired by Japanese folklore.
CF | Copyright (c) 2024 Gianluca Girelli.
CF | [LINK]
CF | Type "ABOUT", "HELP" and "CREDITS" for further info.
CF |
CF | Release 1 / Serial number 240428 / Inform v6.42 PunyInform v5.4
CF |
CF | Bedroom
CF | You are inside your room. At traditional onsen ryokans such rooms are
CF | typically in Japanese-style, or "washitsu" in Japanese. Washitsu are
CF | different from western rooms in many ways, and have a lot of
CF | interesting features influenced by ancient Japanese culture. They are
CF | covered with tatami mats and have all the functionality of living
CF | room, dining room and bedroom together. Sizes of tatami rooms are
CF | different from one another, and are measured by the number of mats
CF | actually used. There are exits to the west, east and south of the
CF | room.
CF |
CF |
CF | You can also see a futon, a low table set and an oshiire (which is
CF | closed) here.
CF |
CF | [The description above tells you where you are and what you can
CF | see. The '>' below is the prompt. You type commands after the prompt.
CF | When the location description scrolls off the screen, you can refresh
CF | it by typing LOOK (or L). Try it now. Type L after the prompt.]
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "kinda reminds me of that tutorial mode in the mother goose game :D"
Jacqueline says, "Lots to do on this relaxing break from our job."
DavidW says, "hm. I'm already wishing for a Japaanese to English dictionary."
Lancelot says, "I do hope they keep the number of unexplained Japanese words to a minimum lol"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "what is oshiire"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > WHAT IS OSHIIRE
CF |
CF | That is not a verb I recognize.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x oshiire"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > X OSHIIRE
CF |
CF | In a washitsu, oshiire (Japanese-style closet) is the place for
CF | storing futon (traditional Japanese bedding) and other items.
CF | Typically, oshiire is wedged between walls on two sides, with fusuma
CF | on its front face. In most cases, you don't have to take out the futon
CF | from the oshiire and spread it on tatami by yourself, because
CF | chambermaids called "nakai" will set everything up when you are having
CF | dinner outside the room.
CF |
CF | [When you start a new game, it's a good idea to EXAMINE or LOOK AT
CF | yourself. EXAMINE can be abbreviated to X. Try X ME.]
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "ah they do explain"
DavidW says, "by introducing more words I don't know."
DavidW asks, "What's a fusuma?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x me"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > X ME
CF |
CF | Your name is Isao. You graduated a few years ago from Tokyo University
CF | and, after a very long and busy period at work, decided to take a
CF | short vacation in your hometown placed in the countryside.
CF |
CF | [When you start a new game, it's a good idea to take an inventory
CF | to see if you're carrying anything. Try INVENTORY (or I).]
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "some kind of cover or door I thought"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "i"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > I
CF |
CF | You're carrying your garments (worn).
CF |
CF | [Whenever you enter a new location, or you discover new items, you
CF | should identify all the things mentioned in the description and
CF | EXAMINE (or X) each one. The responses may provide more detail or
CF | important clues. For example, try X GARMENTS.]
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "It's a type of sliding door panel."
Lancelot says, "I lived in such rooms a long time ago ... need to stow away everything"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x garments"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > X GARMENTS
CF |
CF | You are still in the warm season, so you are wearing a pair of faded
CF | blue jeans and a white short sleeve shirt. The shirt has a front
CF | pocket on it. Shoes and socks complete your attire.
CF | You notice you are still wearing your shoes. It is usually considered
CF | a bad habit not to take off your footwear at the entrance, but rules
CF | in this ryokan are a little loose. Also, you need to go out and meet
CF | your friend right away.
CF |
CF | [You discovered something new: the pocket on your shirt. EXAMINE
CF | it to see if it reveals any more details or any clues. Try X
CF | POCKET.]
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "I'm down to turn off that tutorial if others are."
Lancelot says, "we know the usual commands so yeah"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x pocket"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > X POCKET
CF |
CF | It's just a simple breast pocket. The pocket contains a notepad.
CF |
CF | [You found something. Try X NOTEPAD.]
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "I'm actually finding the tutorial a bit relaxing."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x notepad"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > X NOTEPAD
CF |
CF | You can't examine it while it's in your pocket.
CF |
CF | [As you can't examine or read the notepad while it's in your
CF | pocket, you can take it out of your pocket using GET or TAKE. Try GET
CF | NOTEPAD.]
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says (to DW), "Oh, huh. Okay."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "get notepad"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > GET NOTEPAD
CF |
CF | Taken.
CF |
CF | [Now that you've taken the notepad out of your pocket, you can
CF | examine it. Try X NOTEPAD.]
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x it"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > X IT
CF |
CF | It's a pad of ruled pages for writing notes on. You are always
CF | forgetting all sorts of things, so it may come in handy. You can read
CF | it if you want to refresh your memory.
CF |
CF | [If you find something that's legible, you should try reading it.
CF | Try READ NOTEPAD.]
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "noted. I am also planning to add a tutorial lol"
DavidW says, "grr x =/= read"
Knight_Otu says, "Who knows, we might get a prompt to CAST MAGIC."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "read it"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > READ IT
CF |
CF | At the moment there's nothing written on it.
CF |
CF | [Your pocket is like a container. You can put things in a
CF | container using PUT or INSERT. Now that you are finished with the
CF | notepad, try PUT NOTEPAD IN POCKET to put it back into your pocket.
CF | This will also free up space in your inventory. However, remember that
CF | during the adventure the notepad will be updated with relevant entries
CF | everytime you encounter something noteworthy. Please read it
CF | regularly.]
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "I do remember Garry was being inconsistent in his oen game lol... he suggested not to have separate x and search commands"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "put awkward notepad into unnecessary pocket"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > PUT AWKWARD NOTEPAD INTO UNNECESSARY POCKET
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "awkward" means.
CF |
CF | [You can move around using any of the four cardinal compass
CF | directions such as GO NORTH (or NORTH), as well as UP and DOWN. Often
CF | games, like the present one, also feature full-compass directions like
CF | GO NORTHWEST. These can be abbreviated to N, S, E, W, U, D, NW and so
CF | on. The location description will usually tell you which directions
CF | you can go. You can also use verbs like IN, OUT, CLIMB, ENTER and EXIT
CF | when appropriate.]
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "put notepad in pocket"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > PUT NOTEPAD IN POCKET
CF |
CF | You put the notepad into the pocket.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "out"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > OUT
CF |
CF | You can't go that way.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "a missed opportunity"
DavidW says, "Can't use OUT, game."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Bedroom
CF | You are inside your room. At traditional onsen ryokans such rooms are
CF | typically in Japanese-style, or "washitsu" in Japanese. Washitsu are
CF | different from western rooms in many ways, and have a lot of
CF | interesting features influenced by ancient Japanese culture. They are
CF | covered with tatami mats and have all the functionality of living
CF | room, dining room and bedroom together. Sizes of tatami rooms are
CF | different from one another, and are measured by the number of mats
CF | actually used. There are exits to the west, east and south of the
CF | room.
CF |
CF |
CF | You can also see a futon, a low table set and an oshiire (which is
CF | closed) here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x futon"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > X FUTON
CF |
CF | A futon set consists of a mattress (shikibuton) and a duvet
CF | (kakebuton). Shikibuton, wrapped by a sheet, is spread on tatami, and
CF | then covered by kakebuton. You can put a blanket on the kakebuton, or
CF | use more kakebutons in winter. It looks very comfy.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x set"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > X SET
CF |
CF | You can't see any such thing.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x table"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > X TABLE
CF |
CF | Instead of Western tables and chairs, Japanese-style cushions
CF | (zabuton), legless chairs (zaisu), and a low table (zataku) are placed
CF | in a washitsu. You should put the zabuton under your hips when sitting
CF | in a washitsu. You can sit back on your haunches in a zaisu, which has
CF | a sitting face and a backrest instead of legs. There is nothing on the
CF | table.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "pff they are kinda overdoing it now"
Lancelot says, "Japanese 101"
DavidW says, "yeah, don't expect me to remember all these terms."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "open oshiire"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > OPEN OSHIIRE
CF |
CF | You open the oshiire, revealing a nemaki and an obi.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "This could use a "THINK ABOUT (term)" command, I feel."
DavidW says, "Which I tried."
Knight_Otu says, "Yeah."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x nemaki"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > X NEMAKI
CF |
CF | A nemaki is a tube-sleeved, unisex Japanese robe worn by guests at
CF | traditional inns, hot spring resorts and spas. It is similar to the
CF | yukata in appearance, differing in its unisex sleeve construction, and
CF | is typically worn with a thin, unisex obi (belt).
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "I sent him notes after playing, and I suggested an in game Japanese-English dictionary left by a tourist in the bedroom at the beginning of the game."
Lancelot says, "lol"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x obi"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > X OBI
CF |
CF | An obi has varying size and shape and can be worn with both
CF | traditional Japanese clothing and uniforms for Japanese martial arts
CF | styles. Originating as a simple thin belt in Heian period Japan, it
CF | developed over time into a belt with a number of different varieties,
CF | sizes, proportions, lengths, and methods of tying.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "He didn't respond, so I'm not sure if appreciated the notes, or maybe I screwed up his email. I dunno."
Lancelot says, "Ah the sash :D"
DavidW asks, "Is that what we hang ourselves with from the nazibiiena?"
Jacqueline says, "wow"
Jacqueline says, "haha"
DavidW says, "Anyway, there's three exits from this room, which may be why OUT doesn't work."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] Bedroom
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Bedroom
CF | You are inside your room. At traditional onsen ryokans such rooms are
CF | typically in Japanese-style, or "washitsu" in Japanese. Washitsu are
CF | different from western rooms in many ways, and have a lot of
CF | interesting features influenced by ancient Japanese culture. They are
CF | covered with tatami mats and have all the functionality of living
CF | room, dining room and bedroom together. Sizes of tatami rooms are
CF | different from one another, and are measured by the number of mats
CF | actually used. There are exits to the west, east and south of the
CF | room.
CF |
CF |
CF | You can also see a futon, a low table set and an oshiire (which
CF | contains a nemaki and an obi) here.
CF |
CF | > DavidW asks, "Which way do we go?"
Lancelot says, "shouldnt we get some stuff first"
DavidW asks, "Why?"
Lancelot says, "ah nvm then"
Jacqueline says, "Because it's IF, possibly. But I'm good with just exploring."
Jacqueline says, "Let's take 'em in order. West."
DavidW says, "Like, I have no idea what's going on except we're going to meet someone, and maybe it would be incorrect to wear a bathrobe on the public transit."
Jacqueline says, "Or hilarious. But yes."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Sitting Room
CF | This small room, sometimes called "hiroen", is a space outside the
CF | tatami room where guests can sit down and relax. It often holds
CF | appliances to make tea and may be furnished with Western-style
CF | furniture. It is separated from the bedroom by sliding doors called
CF | "shoji", the traditional paper door, designed to let light in. Shojis
CF | have a window-like paper structure fit into a wood frame. The only
CF | exit is towards the east.
CF |
CF | You can see some Western-style furniture and a painting here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x furniture"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > X FURNITURE
CF |
CF | This is no time to be admiring the furniture. You have things to do.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "bah"
DavidW asks, "Like what, game?"
Lancelot says, "interesting a sitting room with only an exit to the bedroom lol"
DavidW says, "Do tell us what we need to do."
Jacqueline says (to Lancelot), "Kinda cool, actually."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x painting"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > X PAINTING
CF |
CF | It's a painting of a mythical creature, depicted while moving in the
CF | underwood.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x creature"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > X CREATURE
CF |
CF | You recall the name of the creature is "KIRIN". You make a written
CF | note on your notepad, so you can recall the topic later on.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Bedroom
CF | You are inside your room. At traditional onsen ryokans such rooms are
CF | typically in Japanese-style, or "washitsu" in Japanese. Washitsu are
CF | different from western rooms in many ways, and have a lot of
CF | interesting features influenced by ancient Japanese culture. They are
CF | covered with tatami mats and have all the functionality of living
CF | room, dining room and bedroom together. Sizes of tatami rooms are
CF | different from one another, and are measured by the number of mats
CF | actually used. There are exits to the west, east and south of the
CF | room.
CF |
CF | You can see a futon, a low table set and an oshiire (which contains a
CF | nemaki and an obi) here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Lavatory
CF | This room contains conveniences for washing, shaving and/or applying
CF | make up. You can see a sink embedded in a counter, a cabinet and a
CF | mirror, while the toilet is in a different room. To the north, via a
CF | fusuma, you can enter your private bathroom. When you were a kid you
CF | were scared to death by the tales about "AKANAME", the creature living
CF | in the bathrooms, but you are an adult, now. Still, you add a note to
CF | your notepad for later reference. Towards the west you go back to the
CF | bedroom.
CF |
CF | The fusuma is closed.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "I kept a pad and paper when I played and whenever I figured out a Japanese word, I'd jot it down and what it meant because I would forget otherwise."
Jacqueline says, "Ooh I hope it's a Toto toilet."
DavidW says, "Do we have a gender? I saw a name, but I don't know which gender we are."
Lancelot says, "I can imagine"
DavidW asks, "Is a Toto toilet one that teleports us to Kansas or Oz?"
Jacqueline says, "It's a fancy toilet with a bidet and warm water and dryers and stuff."
Lancelot asks, "the ones with all the conveniences? like a control panel making you feel like Capt. Kirk?"
Pinkunz says, "It's one that bites your ankle if you're a wicked witch."
Jacqueline says, "They have them in a lot of places in Hawaii due to all the Japanese influence."
Jacqueline says (to Lancelot), "Yes. Those."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "oh, like the Japanese toilet in that South Park episode."
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > OH, LIKE THE JAPANESE TOILET IN THAT SOUTH PARK EPISODE.
CF |
CF | I can't see who you are referring to.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "yay"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x toilet"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > X TOILET
CF |
CF | You can't see any such thing.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x sink"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > X SINK
CF |
CF | It's a small, deep stainless steel sink. The sink is empty.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Lavatory
CF | This room contains conveniences for washing, shaving and/or applying
CF | make up. You can see a sink embedded in a counter, a cabinet and a
CF | mirror, while the toilet is in a different room. To the north, via a
CF | fusuma, you can enter your private bathroom. When you were a kid you
CF | were scared to death by the tales about "AKANAME", the creature living
CF | in the bathrooms, but you are an adult, now. Towards the west you go
CF | back to the bedroom.
CF |
CF | The fusuma is closed.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "the other room"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "open fusuma"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > OPEN FUSUMA
CF |
CF | The fusuma won't open, as if someone was keeping it shut from the
CF | inside. Could it be an "AKANAME"? Maybe if you try AGAIN?
CF |
CF | [You can repeat the last action by simply typing AGAIN or G. Do it
CF | now.]
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "pfff"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "g"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > G
CF |
CF | You open the fusuma door.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "in"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > IN
CF |
CF | You can't go that way.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Bathroom
CF |
CF | With relief, you notice that there is no akaname here...
CF |
CF | Despite the hot spring available outside, this room hosts your private
CF | ofuro, a short, steep-sided wooden bathtub you can use to relax if you
CF | don't feel like going to the onsen. The wooden floor is warm and
CF | smooth. The overall appearance of this place is very enticing. The
CF | only exit is to the south.
CF |
CF | Through the open door you can see the lavatory.
CF |
CF | You can also see a stool here.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "I didn't know I was supposed to be afraid of akaname, but now I have looked them up and shall never use a toilet again."
Roger says, "ewww, someone left a stool in the lavatory"
Lancelot says, "I dunno but the layout feels a bit off... as if someone just put together a bunch of Japanese stule rooms lol[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D"
DavidW asks, "Is this a three-legged stool or a smelly funky stool?"
Jacqueline says (to Roger), "har"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x stool"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > X STOOL
CF |
CF | It's a small stool with three legs and shaped depressions for the
CF | buttocks to make it more comfortable to sit on. It is customary to sit
CF | to clean yourself before entering the tub. There is nothing on the
CF | stool.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "It has butt indentations!"
Lancelot says, "yeah wash and rinse before entering the ofuro"
DavidW asks, "Do they sell used ones on the internet?"
Jacqueline | The word aka refers to dead skin on a person's body, alongside the dirt, grime, or sweat that may be scrubbed or washed off; the aka can also refer to scum that accumulates at the bathhouse as a result, including perhaps mildew. Hence the name akaname means 'scum-licker' or 'filth-licker".
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x toilet"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > X TOILET
CF |
CF | You can't see any such thing.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "smell stool"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > SMELL STOOL
CF |
CF | You smell nothing unexpected.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x tub"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > X TUB
CF |
CF | It's a wooden bathtub, not very big but comfortable anyway. It differs
CF | from conventional Western bathtub by being of a deeper construction
CF | and typically with no overflow drainage. The sides are generally
CF | square apart from being sloped. Ofuro are part of the Japanese ritual
CF | of bathing, not meant for washing but rather for relaxing and warming
CF | oneself. Washing is carried out separately outside the tub, where the
CF | bather should enter only after rinsing or lightly showering.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Bathroom
CF | Despite the hot spring available outside, this room hosts your private
CF | ofuro, a short, steep-sided wooden bathtub you can use to relax if you
CF | don't feel like going to the onsen. The wooden floor is warm and
CF | smooth. The overall appearance of this place is very enticing. The
CF | only exit is to the south.
CF |
CF | Through the open door you can see the lavatory.
CF |
CF | You can also see a stool here.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "Oof, Jacq."
Jacqueline says, "Look, I'm just the messenger."
Knight_Otu says, "Wanted to make sure we all know."
Jacqueline says, "Blame wikipedia."
DavidW asks, "I didn't see anywhere to rinse first?"
Lancelot says, "lol"
Roger says, "if there's a drinking game associated with this IF game, we're gonna die"
DavidW asks, "also, is the toilet missing?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | You can't go that way.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "exits"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > EXITS
CF |
CF | That is not a verb I recognize.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Bathroom
CF | Despite the hot spring available outside, this room hosts your private
CF | ofuro, a short, steep-sided wooden bathtub you can use to relax if you
CF | don't feel like going to the onsen. The wooden floor is warm and
CF | smooth. The overall appearance of this place is very enticing. The
CF | only exit is to the south.
CF |
CF | Through the open door you can see the lavatory.
CF |
CF | You can also see a stool here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Lavatory
CF | This room contains conveniences for washing, shaving and/or applying
CF | make up. You can see a sink embedded in a counter, a cabinet and a
CF | mirror, while the toilet is in a different room. To the north, via a
CF | fusuma, you can enter your private bathroom. Towards the west you go
CF | back to the bedroom.
CF |
CF | The door is open, showing you a glimpse of your private bathroom.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "close door"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > CLOSE DOOR
CF |
CF | You close the fusuma door.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Bedroom
CF | You are inside your room. At traditional onsen ryokans such rooms are
CF | typically in Japanese-style, or "washitsu" in Japanese. Washitsu are
CF | different from western rooms in many ways, and have a lot of
CF | interesting features influenced by ancient Japanese culture. They are
CF | covered with tatami mats and have all the functionality of living
CF | room, dining room and bedroom together. Sizes of tatami rooms are
CF | different from one another, and are measured by the number of mats
CF | actually used. There are exits to the west, east and south of the
CF | room.
CF |
CF | You can see a futon, a low table set and an oshiire (which contains a
CF | nemaki and an obi) here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] FoyeromyRoom
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Foyer
CF | This is the space where you take off your shoes or slippers. Just like
CF | entering a Japanese house, guests are requested to take off their
CF | footwear at the entrance. At many traditional ryokans, you have to
CF | take off your shoes and put on slippers at the entrance of the ryokan,
CF | and then take off the slippers at the guest room's foyer. However,
CF | rules are not so strict here. There are exits towards the east and the
CF | north. The door to the south takes you out.
CF |
CF | You can see your guestroom door and a shelf (on which is a newspaper)
CF | here.
CF |
CF | [If you need to pick something up, you can try verbs like GET,
CF | TAKE or PICK UP. For example, try GET NEWSPAPER.]
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x shelf"
CF ] FoyeromyRoom
CF |
CF | > X SHELF
CF |
CF | It's a small shelf, suitable to put objects on like your keys or your
CF | wallet. On the shelf is a newspaper.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x newspaper"
CF ] FoyeromyRoom
CF |
CF | > X NEWSPAPER
CF |
CF | It's the local newspaper you bought at the train station newsstand on
CF | your way here. It reports a weird article that may be worth reading.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "read it"
CF ] FoyeromyRoom
CF |
CF | > READ IT
CF |
CF | But you are not holding the newspaper!
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "ouch need to step out for about half an hour argfh I love this setting but I am biased anyways"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take it"
CF ] FoyeromyRoom
CF |
CF | > TAKE IT
CF |
CF | Taken.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "read it"
CF ] FoyeromyRoom
CF |
CF | > READ IT
CF |
CF | "Several apparitions of undefined figures have been reported in the
CF | past days in the woods and hills surrounding our town. According to
CF | eye witnesses, such ghostly figures don't pose a direct threat to
CF | animals or people, yet their presence was clearly of supernatural
CF | origin. The police department reports no case of damage of properties
CF | or harm of people, while the local medical authorities consider the
CF | events non-existent and of hallucinatory nature."
CF |
CF | While reading such news you cannot avoid smiling: people living in the
CF | countryside are sometimes reported to be naive, but this is just too
CF | much. Still, why not investigate a little bit? It could make a great
CF | story, one day. You add a note to your notepad for later use.
CF |
CF | [After taking something, you can drop it if it's no longer needed.
CF | For example, try DROP NEWSPAPER.]
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "put newspaper on shelf"
CF ] FoyeromyRoom
CF |
CF | > PUT NEWSPAPER ON SHELF
CF |
CF | You put the newspaper on the shelf.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] FoyeromyRoom
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | You can't, since the guestroom door is closed.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "open door"
CF ] FoyeromyRoom
CF |
CF | > OPEN DOOR
CF |
CF | You mislaid your key and cannot open the door. Explore the rooms to
CF | find it.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "Wait. Wait wait wait."
DavidW says, ". . ."
Knight_Otu exclaims, "We're trapped!"
Jacqueline asks, "The PC was afraid of the akaname, but yet is making fun of the local folks for their superstitions?"
DavidW says, "We did explore. We didn't look under the bedfutonsuma, though."
Jacqueline says, "Fair."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Bedroom
CF | You are inside your room. At traditional onsen ryokans such rooms are
CF | typically in Japanese-style, or "washitsu" in Japanese. Washitsu are
CF | different from western rooms in many ways, and have a lot of
CF | interesting features influenced by ancient Japanese culture. They are
CF | covered with tatami mats and have all the functionality of living
CF | room, dining room and bedroom together. Sizes of tatami rooms are
CF | different from one another, and are measured by the number of mats
CF | actually used. There are exits to the west, east and south of the
CF | room.
CF |
CF | You can see a futon, a low table set and an oshiire (which contains a
CF | nemaki and an obi) here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "look under futon"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > LOOK UNDER FUTON
CF |
CF | The futon lies on the tatami and there is nothing under it.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x tatami"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > X TATAMI
CF |
CF | A rectangular rush-covered straw mat forming the traditional Japanese
CF | floor covering. The word is derived from the verb tatamu, meaning "to
CF | fold". This indicates that the early tatami were thin and could be
CF | folded up to save space.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "That's where I'd put my kagi (which is key... just going to get out ahead of that one)."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "look under table"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > LOOK UNDER TABLE
CF |
CF | Nothing there to point out.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "open chest"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > OPEN CHEST
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "chest" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Bedroom
CF | You are inside your room. At traditional onsen ryokans such rooms are
CF | typically in Japanese-style, or "washitsu" in Japanese. Washitsu are
CF | different from western rooms in many ways, and have a lot of
CF | interesting features influenced by ancient Japanese culture. They are
CF | covered with tatami mats and have all the functionality of living
CF | room, dining room and bedroom together. Sizes of tatami rooms are
CF | different from one another, and are measured by the number of mats
CF | actually used. There are exits to the west, east and south of the
CF | room.
CF |
CF | You can see a futon, a low table set and an oshiire (which contains a
CF | nemaki and an obi) here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "search nemaki"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > SEARCH NEMAKI
CF |
CF | You find nothing special.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x nemaki"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > X NEMAKI
CF |
CF | A nemaki is a tube-sleeved, unisex Japanese robe worn by guests at
CF | traditional inns, hot spring resorts and spas. It is similar to the
CF | yukata in appearance, differing in its unisex sleeve construction, and
CF | is typically worn with a thin, unisex obi (belt).
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "If that key is behind the art, I will be upset."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Sitting Room
CF | This small room, sometimes called "hiroen", is a space outside the
CF | tatami room where guests can sit down and relax. It often holds
CF | appliances to make tea and may be furnished with Western-style
CF | furniture. It is separated from the bedroom by sliding doors called
CF | "shoji", the traditional paper door, designed to let light in. Shojis
CF | have a window-like paper structure fit into a wood frame. The only
CF | exit is towards the east.
CF |
CF | You can see some Western-style furniture and a painting here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "move painting"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > MOVE PAINTING
CF |
CF | It's mounted on the wall. You can't very well push it into the wall.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline asks, "Oh, does the clothing in the closet have pockets?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "look behind it"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > LOOK BEHIND IT
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "behind" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "pull it"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > PULL IT
CF |
CF | You pull the painting and it falls on your big toe. OUCH! You put it
CF | back on the wall.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says (to Game), "..."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Sitting Room
CF | This small room, sometimes called "hiroen", is a space outside the
CF | tatami room where guests can sit down and relax. It often holds
CF | appliances to make tea and may be furnished with Western-style
CF | furniture. It is separated from the bedroom by sliding doors called
CF | "shoji", the traditional paper door, designed to let light in. Shojis
CF | have a window-like paper structure fit into a wood frame. The only
CF | exit is towards the east.
CF |
CF | You can see some Western-style furniture and a painting here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Bedroom
CF | You are inside your room. At traditional onsen ryokans such rooms are
CF | typically in Japanese-style, or "washitsu" in Japanese. Washitsu are
CF | different from western rooms in many ways, and have a lot of
CF | interesting features influenced by ancient Japanese culture. They are
CF | covered with tatami mats and have all the functionality of living
CF | room, dining room and bedroom together. Sizes of tatami rooms are
CF | different from one another, and are measured by the number of mats
CF | actually used. There are exits to the west, east and south of the
CF | room.
CF |
CF | You can see a futon, a low table set and an oshiire (which contains a
CF | nemaki and an obi) here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x closet"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > X CLOSET
CF |
CF | In a washitsu, oshiire (Japanese-style closet) is the place for
CF | storing futon (traditional Japanese bedding) and other items.
CF | Typically, oshiire is wedged between walls on two sides, with fusuma
CF | on its front face. In most cases, you don't have to take out the futon
CF | from the oshiire and spread it on tatami by yourself, because
CF | chambermaids called "nakai" will set everything up when you are having
CF | dinner outside the room.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "open closet"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > OPEN CLOSET
CF |
CF | It's already open.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "look in it"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > LOOK IN IT
CF |
CF | The oshiire contains a nemaki and an obi.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x nemaki"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > X NEMAKI
CF |
CF | A nemaki is a tube-sleeved, unisex Japanese robe worn by guests at
CF | traditional inns, hot spring resorts and spas. It is similar to the
CF | yukata in appearance, differing in its unisex sleeve construction, and
CF | is typically worn with a thin, unisex obi (belt).
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x nemaki's pocket"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > X NEMAKI'S POCKET
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "nemaki's" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "wear nemaki"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > WEAR NEMAKI
CF |
CF | But you are not holding the nemaki.
CF |
CF | >
Jacqueline says (to ClubFloyd), "search nemaki"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > SEARCH NEMAKI
CF |
CF | You find nothing special.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take it"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > TAKE IT
CF |
CF | You have no time for this, at the moment.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "Seems pocketless."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x door"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > X DOOR
CF |
CF | You can't see any such thing.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "hrm"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "move mat"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > MOVE MAT
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "mat" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "move tatami"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > MOVE TATAMI
CF |
CF | What a concept!
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "hahaha"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Bedroom
CF | You are inside your room. At traditional onsen ryokans such rooms are
CF | typically in Japanese-style, or "washitsu" in Japanese. Washitsu are
CF | different from western rooms in many ways, and have a lot of
CF | interesting features influenced by ancient Japanese culture. They are
CF | covered with tatami mats and have all the functionality of living
CF | room, dining room and bedroom together. Sizes of tatami rooms are
CF | different from one another, and are measured by the number of mats
CF | actually used. There are exits to the west, east and south of the
CF | room.
CF |
CF | You can see a futon, a low table set and an oshiire (which contains a
CF | nemaki and an obi) here.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "Nope. Never seen a mat before."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Lavatory
CF | This room contains conveniences for washing, shaving and/or applying
CF | make up. You can see a sink embedded in a counter, a cabinet and a
CF | mirror, while the toilet is in a different room. To the north, via a
CF | fusuma, you can enter your private bathroom. Towards the west you go
CF | back to the bedroom.
CF |
CF | The fusuma is closed.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "open cabinet"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > OPEN CABINET
CF |
CF | You open the cabinet, revealing nothing.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x counter"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > X COUNTER
CF |
CF | It holds the sink and serves as a storage space for your toiletry.
CF | There is nothing on the counter.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x mirror"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > X MIRROR
CF |
CF | It's wide enough to reflect your figure and part of the bedroom. For a
CF | brief moment you saw something behind you, but when you turn, the room
CF | looks just as empty as before.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline exclaims, "!"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "open mirror"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > OPEN MIRROR
CF |
CF | You can't open that.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "obvs a ghost stole our key."
Jacqueline says, "obvs"
DavidW says, "The ghost's girlfriend won't give him the time of days unless he brings her seven keys to prove his love."
Knight_Otu says, "I guess we'd best start believing in yokai stories. We're in one."
Jacqueline says (to DW), "There's a plot for ectocomp."
DavidW says, "It's pretty tragic since the gf doesn't really love him."
Jacqueline says, "womp womp"
DavidW says, "Fortunately, he'll eventually realize that the woman that runs the noodle shop downtown actually does love him."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "open door"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > OPEN DOOR
CF |
CF | You open the fusuma door.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Bathroom
CF | Despite the hot spring available outside, this room hosts your private
CF | ofuro, a short, steep-sided wooden bathtub you can use to relax if you
CF | don't feel like going to the onsen. The wooden floor is warm and
CF | smooth. The overall appearance of this place is very enticing. The
CF | only exit is to the south.
CF |
CF | Through the open door you can see the lavatory.
CF |
CF | You can also see a stool here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x lavatory"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > X LAVATORY
CF |
CF | Through the open door you can see the lavatory, but you need to go
CF | there to examine the objects it contains.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "enter lavatory"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > ENTER LAVATORY
CF |
CF | No need to concern yourself with that.
CF |
CF | > DavidW asks, "But what if our KEY is there?"
Jacqueline says, "heh"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "look in tub"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > LOOK IN TUB
CF |
CF | You find nothing special.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take stool"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > TAKE STOOL
CF |
CF | Taken.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline asks, "So, y'all saw the thing, right? The thing that's in here with us?"
DavidW asks, "no?"
Jacqueline says, "Yeah. We looked in the mirror and something was behind us for a sec, then disappeared."
DavidW says, "There was that mirror thing, but it's still not really here yet."
Jacqueline says, "Oh."
Jacqueline says, "Well, I'm scared anyway."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "drop stoll"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > DROP STOLL
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "stoll" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "drop stool"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > DROP STOOL
CF |
CF | Dropped.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "sit on stool"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > SIT ON STOOL
CF |
CF | You sit down briefly, decide that you're wasting time and stand up
CF | again.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "Oh, we should read our notebook."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take notebook"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > TAKE NOTEBOOK
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "notebook" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take notepad"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > TAKE NOTEPAD
CF |
CF | Taken.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "read it"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > READ IT
CF |
CF | It holds a list of things to research. At present it says: kirin,
CF | akaname, apparitions, and that's it.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "So, nothing useful about keys"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "put it in pocket"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > PUT IT IN POCKET
CF |
CF | You put the notepad into the pocket.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x shoes"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > X SHOES
CF |
CF | You are still in the warm season, so you are wearing a pair of faded
CF | blue jeans and a white short sleeve shirt. The shirt has a front
CF | pocket on it. Shoes and socks complete your attire.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "I kind of expected a to-do list."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x socks"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > X SOCKS
CF |
CF | You are still in the warm season, so you are wearing a pair of faded
CF | blue jeans and a white short sleeve shirt. The shirt has a front
CF | pocket on it. Shoes and socks complete your attire.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Bathroom
CF | Despite the hot spring available outside, this room hosts your private
CF | ofuro, a short, steep-sided wooden bathtub you can use to relax if you
CF | don't feel like going to the onsen. The wooden floor is warm and
CF | smooth. The overall appearance of this place is very enticing. The
CF | only exit is to the south.
CF |
CF | Through the open door you can see the lavatory.
CF |
CF | You can also see a stool here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x floor"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > X FLOOR
CF |
CF | A look in that direction reveals nothing new.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "stand on stool"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > STAND ON STOOL
CF |
CF | You stand on the stool.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "stand"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > STAND
CF |
CF | You get off the stool.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take stool"
CF ] BathroomRoom
CF |
CF | > TAKE STOOL
CF |
CF | Taken.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Lavatory
CF | This room contains conveniences for washing, shaving and/or applying
CF | make up. You can see a sink embedded in a counter, a cabinet and a
CF | mirror, while the toilet is in a different room. To the north, via a
CF | fusuma, you can enter your private bathroom. Towards the west you go
CF | back to the bedroom.
CF |
CF | The door is open, showing you a glimpse of your private bathroom.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "drop stool"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > DROP STOOL
CF |
CF | Dropped.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "stand on stool"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > STAND ON STOOL
CF |
CF | You stand on the stool.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Lavatory (on the stool)
CF | This room contains conveniences for washing, shaving and/or applying
CF | make up. You can see a sink embedded in a counter, a cabinet and a
CF | mirror, while the toilet is in a different room. To the north, via a
CF | fusuma, you can enter your private bathroom. Towards the west you go
CF | back to the bedroom.
CF |
CF | The door is open, showing you a glimpse of your private bathroom.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x x counter"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > X X COUNTER
CF |
CF | You can't see any such thing.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x counter"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > X COUNTER
CF |
CF | It holds the sink and serves as a storage space for your toiletry.
CF | There is nothing on the counter.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "Oh good. Standing on that stool is good."
Jacqueline says, "Maybe"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "look under counter"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > LOOK UNDER COUNTER
CF |
CF | The cabinet under the counter is used as an additional storage space.
CF | The cabinet is empty.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x door"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > X DOOR
CF |
CF | It's a simple fusuma door that's currently open.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "stand"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > STAND
CF |
CF | You get off the stool.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take stool"
CF ] LavatoryRoom
CF |
CF | > TAKE STOOL
CF |
CF | Taken.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Bedroom
CF | You are inside your room. At traditional onsen ryokans such rooms are
CF | typically in Japanese-style, or "washitsu" in Japanese. Washitsu are
CF | different from western rooms in many ways, and have a lot of
CF | interesting features influenced by ancient Japanese culture. They are
CF | covered with tatami mats and have all the functionality of living
CF | room, dining room and bedroom together. Sizes of tatami rooms are
CF | different from one another, and are measured by the number of mats
CF | actually used. There are exits to the west, east and south of the
CF | room.
CF |
CF | You can see a futon, a low table set and an oshiire (which contains a
CF | nemaki and an obi) here.
CF |
CF | >
Jacqueline says (to ClubFloyd), "search futon"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > SEARCH FUTON
CF |
CF | There is nothing on the futon.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x features"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > X FEATURES
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "features" means.
CF |
CF | >
Jacqueline says (to ClubFloyd), "look under table"
CF ] BedroomyRoom
CF |
CF | > LOOK UNDER TABLE
CF |
CF | Nothing there to point out.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "Oh, right. You did that."
DavidW says, "checked there already"
DavidW asks, "maybe the 'furniture' in the west room has parts to it?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Sitting Room
CF | This small room, sometimes called "hiroen", is a space outside the
CF | tatami room where guests can sit down and relax. It often holds
CF | appliances to make tea and may be furnished with Western-style
CF | furniture. It is separated from the bedroom by sliding doors called
CF | "shoji", the traditional paper door, designed to let light in. Shojis
CF | have a window-like paper structure fit into a wood frame. The only
CF | exit is towards the east.
CF |
CF | You can see some Western-style furniture and a painting here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x furniture"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > X FURNITURE
CF |
CF | This is no time to be admiring the furniture. You have things to do.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "Maybe this is like Things and you need to take a poo and then we'll find the key."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x window"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > X WINDOW
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "window" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x door"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > X DOOR
CF |
CF | You can't see any such thing.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x rame"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > X RAME
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "rame" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x frame"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > X FRAME
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "frame" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "enter window"
CF ] Sitting Room
CF |
CF | > ENTER WINDOW
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "window" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Bedroom Room
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Bedroom
CF | You are inside your room. At traditional onsen ryokans such rooms are
CF | typically in Japanese-style, or "washitsu" in Japanese. Washitsu are
CF | different from western rooms in many ways, and have a lot of
CF | interesting features influenced by ancient Japanese culture. They are
CF | covered with tatami mats and have all the functionality of living
CF | room, dining room and bedroom together. Sizes of tatami rooms are
CF | different from one another, and are measured by the number of mats
CF | actually used. There are exits to the west, east and south of the
CF | room.
CF |
CF | You can see a futon, a low table set and an oshiire (which contains a
CF | nemaki and an obi) here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Foyerom Room
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Foyer
CF | This is the space where you take off your shoes or slippers. Just like
CF | entering a Japanese house, guests are requested to take off their
CF | footwear at the entrance. At many traditional ryokans, you have to
CF | take off your shoes and put on slippers at the entrance of the ryokan,
CF | and then take off the slippers at the guest room's foyer. However,
CF | rules are not so strict here. There are exits towards the east and the
CF | north. The door to the south takes you out.
CF |
CF | You can see your guestroom door and a shelf (on which is a newspaper)
CF | here.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "oh, there's a room to the east of here"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Toilet Roomm
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Toilet Room
CF | This is the toilet room. It's very small and very clean. On the floor
CF | there are a pair of slippers, only to be used in this room to avoid
CF | contaminating the others. The only exit is to the west.
CF |
CF | You can see a toilet here.
CF |
CF | "Here it is", you hear yourself saying. Without thinking, you take the
CF | room key and you put it in your inventory. Now you can finally exit
CF | the room and meet your friend.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "oh"
DavidW says, "I completely missed that exit."
Jacqueline says, "I told you we needed to go to the toilet. haha"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x slippers"
CF ] Toilet Roomm
CF |
CF | > X SLIPPERS
CF |
CF | They seem to fit you, but you are not in need of them, right now.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "Thank goodness there may be more to this game."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x toilet"
CF ] Toilet Roomm
CF |
CF | > X TOILET
CF |
CF | It is perfectly clean. The top of the water tank is actually a small
CF | sink where the water drops from a faucet while filling the tank after
CF | flushing. This way you can wash you hands without touching anything.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Foyert Roomm
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Foyer
CF | This is the space where you take off your shoes or slippers. Just like
CF | entering a Japanese house, guests are requested to take off their
CF | footwear at the entrance. At many traditional ryokans, you have to
CF | take off your shoes and put on slippers at the entrance of the ryokan,
CF | and then take off the slippers at the guest room's foyer. However,
CF | rules are not so strict here. There are exits towards the east and the
CF | north. The door to the south takes you out.
CF |
CF | You can see your guestroom door and a shelf (on which is a newspaper)
CF | here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "unlock door with key"
CF ] Foyert Roomm
CF |
CF | > UNLOCK DOOR WITH KEY
CF |
CF | You unlock the guestroom door.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Foyert Roomm
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | You can't, since the guestroom door is closed.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "open door"
CF ] Foyert Roomm
CF |
CF | > OPEN DOOR
CF |
CF | You open the guestroom door.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] HallwayRoomm
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Hallway
CF | The hallway runs from east to west along the length of the ryokan.
CF | There are bedrooms to the north and to the south, but you don't feel
CF | like bothering the other guests. At this point in the hallway, the
CF | door to the north is the one to your guestroom. The main lobby lies to
CF | the east, while towards the west the hallway takes you to the hot
CF | spring.
CF |
CF | You can see your guestroom door here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "close door"
CF ] HallwayRoomm
CF |
CF | > CLOSE DOOR
CF |
CF | You close the guestroom door.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "lock door"
CF ] HallwayRoomm
CF |
CF | > LOCK DOOR
CF |
CF | I think you wanted to say "lock guestroom door with something". Please
CF | try again.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "lock door with key"
CF ] HallwayRoomm
CF |
CF | > LOCK DOOR WITH KEY
CF |
CF | You lock the guestroom door.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "gods"
DavidW asks, "Have we forgotten all about affordances?"
Jacqueline says, "There's an extension for that."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] HallwayRoomm
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | You wanted to take a look at the hot spring first.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Onsen Entrance
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Onsen Entrance
CF | This is the entrance of the hot spring facility. To the northwest and
CF | southwest you can reach the female and male bathing stations
CF | respectively that, as you know, are separate. A northern door leads to
CF | a veranda facing the female part, in case one just wants to take a
CF | look at the spring. The same is, to the south, for the male sector.
CF | East you go back to the hallway.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu asks, "Isn't this punyinform? I thought it was?"
Jacqueline says, "oh."
Jacqueline says, "Well, then I guess there's *not* an extension for that."
Jacqueline exclaims, "Some things are making sense now!"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x me"
CF ] Onsen Entrance
CF |
CF | > X ME
CF |
CF | Your name is Isao. You graduated a few years ago from Tokyo University
CF | and, after a very long and busy period at work, decided to take a
CF | short vacation in your hometown placed in the countryside.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "I still don't know if we're male or female."
Knight_Otu says, "I am reasonably sure that Isao is a male name."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Verandantrance
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Veranda
CF | The veranda is a fairly wide open space that faces the male part of
CF | the onsen. A high bamboo fence separates the male from the female
CF | sector. There are no guests in the water at this moment, and the place
CF | looks soothing and relaxing. Coils of steam rise from the hot water,
CF | while beyond the spring you can see a bamboo thicket. The only way
CF | back is northbound.
CF |
CF | Moving its steps out of the bamboo thicket, a horrific creature comes
CF | toward you. The first thing that comes to your mind is "SUIKO", but
CF | that just can't be real. The creature glares at you with beady eyes
CF | and speaks in a watery voice, stopping you dead in your tracks.
CF |
CF | In Japanese folklore, a suiko (lit. water tiger) is a water yokai with
CF | various appearances including kappa-like figures, tiger-like figures,
CF | and humanoid-like figures. This one is big, really big. And scary! How
CF | can it be? Monsters do not exist! Also, there is something weird about
CF | how it looks, but right now you are too scared to delve into such
CF | trivial details.
CF |
CF | "What are you doing here, human?" the suiko asks. "This is no place
CF | for meat bags."
CF |
CF | You want to scream, but no sound comes out of your mouth. There's
CF | water everywhere here, but your throat feels drier than a desert.
CF |
CF | [You are now in a very dangerous situation, where you have to
CF | fight. Sometimes you can ATTACK someone (or something), other times,
CF | it is better to keep your distance. This is your first real puzzle.
CF | Try THROWing something at the creature.]
CF |
CF | You can also see a wrench here.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says (to DW), "Looks like a generally masculine name."
Jacqueline says, "Gosh."
Knight_Otu says, ""You're in a dangerous situation. Also, there's a wrench here.""
DavidW says, "I didn't get any hint of gender from it."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take wrench"
CF ] Verandantrance
CF |
CF | > TAKE WRENCH
CF |
CF | Taken.
CF |
CF | The suiko looks at you with a hungry grin on its face.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says (to DW), "Yeah, I looked it up."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "throw wrench at creature"
CF ] Verandantrance
CF |
CF | > THROW WRENCH AT CREATURE
CF |
CF | You throw the wrench with all your might. You are not sure you hit the
CF | target, but something happened...
CF |
CF | Veranda
CF | The veranda is a fairly wide open space that faces the male part of
CF | the onsen. A high bamboo fence separates the male from the female
CF | sector. There are no guests in the water at this moment, and the place
CF | looks soothing and relaxing. Coils of steam rise from the hot water,
CF | while beyond the spring you can see a bamboo thicket. The only way
CF | back is northbound. Now that you scared the suiko away, you can
CF | continue your quest.
CF |
CF | You can see some black powder and a wrench here.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "Well thrown."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x powder"
CF ] Verandantrance
CF |
CF | > X POWDER
CF |
CF | It's a very thin powder that, at a closer look, could be graphite, a
CF | material widely used in inks and pencils. It has been left behind
CF | after the creature disappeared.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "I hope we get eaten by something at some point and it's really gnarly."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take powder"
CF ] Verandantrance
CF |
CF | > TAKE POWDER
CF |
CF | It's too thin and scattered all over to be taken.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take wrench"
CF ] Verandantrance
CF |
CF | > TAKE WRENCH
CF |
CF | Taken.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x water"
CF ] Verandantrance
CF |
CF | > X WATER
CF |
CF | Warm, relaxing, enticing...
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x thicket"
CF ] Verandantrance
CF |
CF | > X THICKET
CF |
CF | Bamboos are growing closely together to form a thick patch. Apart from
CF | their decorative nature, they also protect the place from prying eyes.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "For a moment, I read "Bamboos are growling.""
Pinkunz says, "That would have been unsettling."
DavidW asks, "so, leave and go visit our nameless ambiguously-gendered friend of unknown acquaintance?"
Pinkunz exclaims, "They're an artist!"
Jacqueline says, "Sounds great."
Pinkunz says, "Ambigously sexed protagonists first."
DavidW says, "oh. When I play like this, it's easier for me to miss details."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Verandantrance
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | You can't go that way.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Onsen Entrance
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Onsen Entrance
CF | This is the entrance of the hot spring facility. To the northwest and
CF | southwest you can reach the female and male bathing stations
CF | respectively that, as you know, are separate. A northern door leads to
CF | a veranda facing the female part, in case one just wants to take a
CF | look at the spring. The same is, to the south, for the male sector.
CF | East you go back to the hallway.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Hallwayntrance
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Hallway
CF | The hallway runs from east to west along the length of the ryokan.
CF | There are bedrooms to the north and to the south, but you don't feel
CF | like bothering the other guests. At this point in the hallway, the
CF | door to the north is the one to your guestroom. The main lobby lies to
CF | the east, while towards the west the hallway takes you to the hot
CF | spring.
CF |
CF | You can see your guestroom door here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Lobbyance
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Lobby
CF | You are inside the main lobby, where the front desk is located. Next
CF | to it there's a shop, which offers yukata cotton summer kimonos, which
CF | the guests can use free of charge; the staff are delighted to help
CF | with putting them on and wearing them properly. The shop also sells
CF | unique kaleidoscopes, ceramics and other artworks by local artists, as
CF | well as high quality brushes for cosmetics and shodo (calligraphy).
CF | Before proceeding with your quest, you add a few notes to your notepad
CF | for later reference. You can either exit the lobby going south or
CF | going back to the hallway to the west.
CF |
CF | You can see the okami here.
CF |
CF | > DavidW asks, "The okami is a flying carpet with private sauna, yes?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x okami"
CF ] Main Lobbyance
CF |
CF | > X OKAMI
CF |
CF | She is the ryokan landlady. Her role corresponds to that of a general
CF | manager in a Western hotel. In many cases, she is the owner of the
CF | ryokan or the wife of the owner, which means that, as the
CF | representative of the ryokan, she attends to all external affairs such
CF | as business matters and cooperation with the local community.
CF | Traditionally, ryokans are handed down through successive generations
CF | within the same family.
CF |
CF | As soon as you enter the hall, the okami greets you with warm manners.
CF | Your mother's family originally came from a nearby village, so you are
CF | considered as sibling, here. It really feels like being back home.
CF |
CF |
CF | [If you come across another character in the game, apart from
CF | examining them, you should also try talking to them. Try TALK TO
CF | OKAMI.]
CF |
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "talk to okami"
CF ] Main Lobbyance
CF |
CF | > TALK TO OKAMI
CF |
CF | "Good afternoon. Do you have questions to ASK?"
CF |
CF | [Some characters may be able to provide you with extra information
CF | if you ask them about things. For example, try ASK OKAMI ABOUT ME,
CF | HERSELF, SCHOOL, CITY, SUIKO, APPARITION, CREATURE, YOKAI (or YOUKAI),
CF | KIRIN, AKANAME, RYOKAN, RUMORS, your FRIEND or anything else that
CF | seems relevant.]
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "This actually threw me off in my playthrough."
Jacqueline says, "The okami is a Japanese drago and Shinto deity of rain and snow."
Jacqueline says, "Or it's a conceirge."
Pinkunz says, "Exactly, when it was the landlady it threw me."
Jacqueline says, "er, concierge"
DavidW says, "In this game, she could be both concepts."
Jacqueline says, "Oh, the owner."
Jacqueline exclaims (at DW), "True!"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask okami about creature"
CF ] Main Lobbyance
CF |
CF | > ASK OKAMI ABOUT CREATURE
CF |
CF | "If you need more information just consult a book. Maybe the local
CF | library has one that suits your needs."
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask okami about rumours"
CF ] Main Lobbyance
CF |
CF | > ASK OKAMI ABOUT RUMOURS
CF |
CF | "People have reported of weird events that started a few weeks ago,
CF | but I never saw any apparition. Today's kids have no respect for the
CF | truth. Too much television, perhaps?"
CF |
CF | > Jade says, "lol"
Jacqueline says, "Something like that."
Pinkunz says, "Rotting our brains."
asparagus has arrived. Pinkunz exclaims, "Don't sit so close!"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask okami about herself"
CF ] Main Lobbyance
CF |
CF | > ASK OKAMI ABOUT HERSELF
CF |
CF | "I have always been here, since this family business has been running
CF | for generations. I love this town and I love this job. Actually, I
CF | consider it not a job but a mission. To us, the customer is a
CF | blessing, so thank you for staying with us."
CF |
CF | The okami answers a phone call. She is always so busy.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Hi Asparagus"
DavidW says, "hi asparagus"
Pinkunz says, "We're playing World of Monsters from the recent TALJ."
DavidW says, "We're playing World of Monsters, set in Japanese name drop land."
Jacqueline says, "Welcome to the ryokan, please remove your kutsu at the shoji."
asparagus says, "Cool. I've not played that one. Hopefully I haven't missed much."
Pinkunz says, "We just left our guestroom, still pretty early in the game."
Jacqueline says, "Yeah"
DavidW says, "I'm surprised we don't have an ipodo."
Jade says, "Hello Aspargus"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask okami about city"
CF ] Main Lobbyance
CF |
CF | > ASK OKAMI ABOUT CITY
CF |
CF | "This is a small and quiet place, ideal to relax. Isn't it?"
CF |
CF | The okami answers a phone call. She is always so busy.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "I was hoping she'd give suggestions on navigating the city."
Pinkunz asks, "Living hint generator?"
DavidW says, "But perhaps everything is a short walk away and we don't need cars, buses, trains, rickshaws, etc."
DavidW says, "like, we have no money for paying for transport."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] Main Lobbyance
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Main Lobby
CF | You are inside the main lobby, where the front desk is located. Next
CF | to it there's a shop, which offers yukata cotton summer kimonos, which
CF | the guests can use free of charge; the staff are delighted to help
CF | with putting them on and wearing them properly. The shop also sells
CF | unique kaleidoscopes, ceramics and other artworks by local artists, as
CF | well as high quality brushes for cosmetics and shodo (calligraphy).
CF | You can either exit the lobby going south or going back to the hallway
CF | to the west.
CF |
CF | You can see the okami here.
CF |
CF | > DavidW asks, "South?"
Jacqueline says, "Sure."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Front Gateance
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Front Gate
CF | You are at the entrance of the ryokan. A massive wooden gate,
CF | surmounted by a sloping tiled roof, separates the inner environment
CF | from the street. The gate is now open for good, but could originally
CF | be closed as a defense for the entire complex, protected on all sides
CF | by a high fence. Towards the north you enter the ryokan, while towards
CF | the south you access the main road.
CF |
CF | You can see some salt here.
CF |
CF | [You're on your own now. Type HELP for a quick reminder of the
CF | main commands or HINT if you get stuck. The tutorial may continue to
CF | offer occasional suggestions.]
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x salt"
CF ] Front Gateance
CF |
CF | > X SALT
CF |
CF | It's mound of sea salt put on a saucer and placed under the eaves by
CF | the front gate. It is called morijio and, according to a legend
CF | concerning the First Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, it is supposed
CF | to bring good luck. In the case of a ryokan, it is to attract
CF | customers.
CF |
CF | > DavidW asks, "so, stealing the saucer of salt is contraindicated?"
Jacqueline says, "I feel like that is wrong for us to take the salt, but who knows."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | A cloud of butterflies hovers in the air.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "In any case, it would be rude."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x cloud"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > X CLOUD
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "cloud" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x butterflies"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > X BUTTERFLIES
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "butterflies" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x cloud of butterflies"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > X CLOUD OF BUTTERFLIES
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "cloud" means.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "I may go code some scenery after we're done here."
Knight_Otu says, "Evasive flutterbyes."
DavidW asks, "I assume we want to go southwest to residential?"
Knight_Otu says, "I guess."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "sw"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > SW
CF |
CF | That is a residential area. You have no reason to go there.
CF |
CF | A cloud of butterflies hovers in the air.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "Or not."
Jacqueline asks, "Convenience store, maybe?"
Jacqueline says, "Though I don't think we have money."
DavidW asks, "Where are we meeting [ARTIST FRIEND NAME]?"
Knight_Otu says, "I don't remember where we wanted to meet friend."
DavidW says, "Let's see the store anyway. Maybe we have invisible endless money for necessary purchases."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Konbiniadeance
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Konbini
CF | A konbini (contraction of the English terms 'convenience store') is a
CF | small retail store that stocks everyday items ranging from food to
CF | tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, magazines and the like.
CF | Most of them are open 24 hours and also sell tickets for events like
CF | concerts or museums. Many different franchises are present in Japan,
CF | like "7-Eleven" and "FamilyMart". This one is a "Lawson". Maybe one
CF | day they will help your business. The only exit is towards the north.
CF |
CF | A cashier is patiently waiting behind the counter.
CF |
CF | You can also see an ATM, a magazine rack and a food shelf here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x cashier"
CF ] Konbiniadeance
CF |
CF | > X CASHIER
CF |
CF | The cashier is a young girl, possibly a student working part-time,
CF | well-mannered and professional. She is calm and polite, so you guess
CF | she is really experienced despite her young age. She is wearing the
CF | official uniform, a white shirt with vertical blue stripes. The
CF | writing "Lawson" falls vertically across the shirt.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline | Your plan is to have a quick look at the local hot spring and then visit your friend who lives on the outskirts of town.
DavidW says, "oh"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x atm"
CF ] Konbiniadeance
CF |
CF | > X ATM
CF |
CF | A handy cash dispenser, usually available 24 hours a day. Too bad this
CF | one is momentarily out of service, and right when you needed it most.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x rack"
CF ] Konbiniadeance
CF |
CF | > X RACK
CF |
CF | A rack full of magazines for every age, gender and topic.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline | Also, you want to investigate those rumors for yourself; they could make a great story to write about someday.
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x food"
CF ] Konbiniadeance
CF |
CF | > X FOOD
CF |
CF | So many different foods to choose from. It's better to ask the
CF | cashier.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "talk to cashier"
CF ] Konbiniadeance
CF |
CF | > TALK TO CASHIER
CF |
CF | "Good afternoon, honorable customer. How may I help you?"
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "topics"
CF ] Konbiniadeance
CF |
CF | > TOPICS
CF |
CF | That is not a verb I recognize.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask cashier about atm"
CF ] Konbiniadeance
CF |
CF | > ASK CASHIER ABOUT ATM
CF |
CF | "I apologize, but it is not working at the moment. We called the
CF | assistance service, but they may take some time before repairing it."
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "And we have some sort of 'business proposition' for our friend. There's a lot."
Lancelot says, "back"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask cashier about food"
CF ] Konbiniadeance
CF |
CF | > ASK CASHIER ABOUT FOOD
CF |
CF | "We have plenty of it. Please be more specific."
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "ah the convenience of ATMs lol"
DavidW says, "I assume that eventually an NPC will require an egg salad sandwich with no crusts and this will be the only place to buy it."
Jacqueline says, "haha. We have plenty of food. Which food, specifically? I mean, that's fair."
Lancelot asks, "no displays?"
Lancelot says, "normally they would display the foodstuff somewhere"
DavidW says, "What are those triangular tuna and rice things wrapped in nori? I could use those."
Lancelot says, "Onigiri"
Lancelot says, "love em"
DavidW says, "ah, thanks"
Lancelot says, "try that lol"
Pinkunz says, "Probably have bentos."
DavidW says, "I've never had any but I'd like to."
Lancelot says, "that would make sense assume people know about beto"
Lancelot says, "bento"
Lancelot says, "(lunchbox)"
DavidW says, "I have had a bento once, but I don't know how authentic it was."
Pinkunz says, "Like a cooler lunchable for adults."
DavidW says, "anyway, I guess we want to head west or east from the [hotel] entrance."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | Coming from the east, the road continues westbound. Smaller streets
CF | unfold to the north, to the southwest and to the southeast, while
CF | directly south of your position you can reach the local school. East
CF | you go back from where you came.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "I really can't comment much other than pointing out that if you really get stuck, the game does have a built-in Hint option."
Pinkunz says, "Unless that is taboo with ClubFloyd."
Pinkunz says, "I dunno."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | The road proceeds westbound, out of the city. You have no reason to
CF | leave. Not yet, at least.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the south.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "We try to avoid hints unless we think they're absolutely necessary."
Pinkunz says, "Good to know."
Jacqueline says, "It's not taboo to do hints as long as we all agree we want a hint."
DavidW says, "We have an entire city and we're looking for someone we don't even have a name for and the game can't even tell us the way."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | You can see a residential area to the north. When you were a kid there
CF | was only a grass field here, but now many different houses have been
CF | built. You have no reason to venture in that direction.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the south.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu asks, "Are those birds mocking us?"
DavidW says, "Library will be good for looking up monsters."
DavidW says, "And it's free."
Pinkunz says, "It was even suggested by the landlady."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x library"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > X LIBRARY
CF |
CF | You can't see any such thing.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Somewhat dismissively, granted."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Library
CF | The library is surprisingly large given the size of the town.
CF | Thousands of volumes line the high shelves, and the air feels charged
CF | with dust and the smell of antiquity. The villagers must be really
CF | fond of reading. To the south is the exit to the outside.
CF |
CF | You can see the manager here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x manager"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > X MANAGER
CF |
CF | The library manager is a normal middle-aged man, always busy in
CF | overseeing all the library operations, managing the budget, planning
CF | and negotiating the acquisition of books, and so on. Above all,
CF | though, he is a kind person always willing to help others.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "oh Japanese do love reading stuff a lot indeed"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask manager about monsters"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > ASK MANAGER ABOUT MONSTERS
CF |
CF | "In the past people used to believe in this sort of thing, but we are
CF | in the middle of the 1980s now. Shouldn't we leave such stories behind
CF | us? "
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take notepad"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > TAKE NOTEPAD
CF |
CF | Taken.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "read it"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > READ IT
CF |
CF | It holds a list of things to research. At present it says: kirin,
CF | akaname, apparitions, suiko, yokai, monsters, and that's it.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask manager about books"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > ASK MANAGER ABOUT BOOKS
CF |
CF | "If you need more information just consult the book I gave you. I
CF | apologize but my memory is not the one I used to have."
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x book"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > X BOOK
CF |
CF | You can't see any such thing.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask manager about book"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > ASK MANAGER ABOUT BOOK
CF |
CF | "It's a kind of encyclopedia, containing loads of useful information.
CF | Consult it whenever you come across relevant matters."
CF | Lancelot says, "which book"
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "Ah. Somehow I thought we were closer to the present."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x book"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > X BOOK
CF |
CF | You can't see any such thing.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "talk to manager"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > TALK TO MANAGER
CF |
CF | You tell the manager what has happened to you in the last couple of
CF | days and, even though he doesn't seem to believe you right on the
CF | spot, he is too well-mannered to comment and make you uncomfortable.
CF |
CF | "Creatures, you say? I don't know much about them, but I surely have a
CF | book that may help you."
CF |
CF | He searches one of the shelves and hands you a kind of encyclopedia.
CF |
CF | "I studied this book for a long time and added a lot of entries
CF | myself," the manager says, "I hope it helps."
CF |
CF | You take the book, which is now in your inventory.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "pfff"
DavidW says, "I did things out of order."
Lancelot says, "okay so order of events indeed"
Knight_Otu exclaims, "Sequence breaking!"
DavidW says, "new authors have a tendency to write linearly."
Lancelot says, "yeah game should cater for that lol"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x book"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > X BOOK
CF |
CF | It's a kind of illustrated dictionary, with a lot of sidenotes added
CF | by the library manager. You can look up words in it using the
CF | following format: CONSULT BOOK ABOUT noun.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "read notepad"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > READ NOTEPAD
CF |
CF | It holds a list of things to research. At present it says: kirin,
CF | akaname, apparitions, suiko, yokai, monsters, and that's it.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about kirin"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT KIRIN
CF |
CF | "Kirin" is the Japanese translation for "qilin", a four-legged
CF | creature originating in Chinese mythology. The kirin is a strong and
CF | magnificent yokai. Similar to unicorns, its physical attributes
CF | reflect its divine lineage: the deer-like body represents grace,
CF | agility, and harmony, while the dragon scales symbolize protection and
CF | wisdom. The ox-like horns signify strength and stability. Nowadays the
CF | word is also used to mean "giraffe".
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about akaname"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT AKANAME
CF |
CF | The akaname (filth licker) is a type of yokai that live their lives
CF | licking the scum out of bathtubs. Since the word "aka" for filth
CF | sounds as the word for red, they are usually depicted having a red
CF | skin. Additionally, it is the color one is when getting out of a hot
CF | bathtub.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline exclaims, "Yay! Filth licker!"
Jacqueline says, "You didn't even need me to tell you that."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about apparitions"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT APPARITIONS
CF |
CF | There doesn't appear to be an entry for that.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about apparition"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT APPARITION
CF |
CF | There doesn't appear to be an entry for that.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "Oh dear."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about suiko"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT SUIKO
CF |
CF | Suikos (water tiger) are water spirits found in both China and Japan
CF | and are often confused with kappa, which they closely resemble.
CF | However, suiko are far more dangerous, violent, and hot-tempered than
CF | their kappa cousins. It is possible to keep suiko at bay by leaning a
CF | sickle against the side of a house and sprinkling flax seeds or
CF | black-eyed peas on the ground outside.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "dont tell me we need to find a sickle now lol"
DavidW says, "okay, I won't tell you."
Lancelot says, "lol"
DavidW says, "We'll have sickle selective amnesia."
Lancelot says, "I know about kappa but suiko I didnt know yet yay"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about kappa"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT KAPPA
CF |
CF | Kappa (river child) are aquatic reptilian humanoids who inhabit the
CF | rivers and streams. Clumsy on land, they are at home in the water,
CF | where they thrive during the warm months. They are excellent swimmers,
CF | and despite their small size they are physically stronger than a grown
CF | man.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot asks, "hey it doesnt mention their heads?"
Knight_Otu exclaims, "Doesn't even mention the head-bowl with water!"
Lancelot says, "thats what I am missing yeah"
Lancelot says, "their vulnerability"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about yokai"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT YOKAI
CF |
CF | There doesn't appear to be an entry for that.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "yokai is the generic term"
DavidW says, "consult book about index"
Lancelot says, "I guess the vook only does specifics then"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about index"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT INDEX
CF |
CF | There doesn't appear to be an entry for that.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about monsters"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT MONSTERS
CF |
CF | There doesn't appear to be an entry for that.
CF |
CF | >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about kami"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT KAMI
CF |
CF | There doesn't appear to be an entry for that.
CF |
CF | >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about oni"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT ONI
CF |
CF | Oni' are shown as evil and fierce creatures, with a well-known
CF | appetite for murder and cannibalism. In Japanese folklore and art, oni
CF | are characteristically giant in size and strength, with a fearful
CF | appearance. The name comes from the Japanese reading of the Chinese
CF | character for ghost. One of the ways to defeat an oni is throwing
CF | beans at it, like during the Setsubun festival.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "ah yes the devils"
DavidW says, "oh, I remember oni vaguely from Katana, an old TADS game."
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about kitsune"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT KITSUNE
CF |
CF | There doesn't appear to be an entry for that.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot asks, "mukade?"
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about yuki-onna"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT YUKI-ONNA
CF |
CF | There doesn't appear to be an entry for that.
CF |
CF | >
Knight_Otu says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about mukade"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT MUKADE
CF |
CF | There doesn't appear to be an entry for that.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "ah nvm random monster searchs are not very fruitful"
DavidW asks, "Do we get to keep this book or do we return it to the manager?"
Knight_Otu says, "True."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "thank manager"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > THANK MANAGER
CF |
CF | That is not a verb I recognize.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "dance"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > DANCE
CF |
CF | That is not a verb I recognize.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "xyzzy"
CF ] Libraryadeance
CF |
CF | > XYZZY
CF |
CF | Hoping this is just a bad dream, you chant the mystical word "xyzzy"
CF | with all your might, hoping to wake up. However, as you finish your
CF | incantation, you are still in the same place, more awake and lost than
CF | ever, feeling foolish for believing in such a thing. Better to proceed
CF | with your quest.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "how rude game"
Lancelot says, "lol"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up. However,
CF | you still have things to do before meeting your friend.
CF |
CF | From a distant field comes the hoarse and strident croak of a crow.
CF |
CF | > DavidW asks, "wait, we have things to do before meeting our friend. WHAT THINGS?"
Lancelot says, "no shopping list only that notepad thing"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x jizo"
CF ] Main Roadeance
CF |
CF | > X JIZO
CF |
CF | Jizos protect the souls of children but also travellers, and have been
CF | made as memorials to protect the spirits of those who passed away
CF | before they could complete their pilgrimage on Earth. The statues
CF | often wear a red mantel that, according to Japanese folk belief, is
CF | the color for expelling demons and illnesses.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot asks, "visit the shrine?"
DavidW says, "sure."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Omotesandoance
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x bamboo"
CF ] Omotesandoance
CF |
CF | > X BAMBOO
CF |
CF | Bamboos are growing closely together to form a thick patch. Apart from
CF | their decorative nature, they also protect the place from prying eyes.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "We are supposed to meet the university friend, check out the rumors, look at the hot spring."
Lancelot says, "so the game is also like a mini Japanese tutorial lol"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Inari Shrine
CF | You are at the north entrance of the Shinto shrine, a structure which
CF | main purpose is to house ("enshrine") one or more kami, the deities of
CF | the Shinto religion. This one is dedicated to "Inari" god of rice,
CF | commerce, fertility, tea, sake, and agriculture. You wouldn't expect
CF | anything else, from a village in rural Japan. You stand close to the
CF | "torii", the access gate. The place is about to close, so access to
CF | the shrine (towards the south) is not possible. It is still full of
CF | people, though, all busy around the shops. The only exit is towards
CF | the north.
CF |
CF | A miko, wearing the traditional white jacket with red pleated
CF | trousers, is patiently waiting behind the shop counter.
CF |
CF | You can also see a shop (on which are a small box (which is closed),
CF | two batteries and an ofuda) and a garbage bin (which contains some
CF | garbage) here.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "We are supposed to do the spring before the friend."
DavidW asks, "Did we not do the spring, or was it not enough to visit it?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask miko about rumors"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > ASK MIKO ABOUT RUMORS
CF |
CF | There is no reply.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask miko about rumours"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > ASK MIKO ABOUT RUMOURS
CF |
CF | There is no reply.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "talk to miko"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > TALK TO MIKO
CF |
CF | "Good afternoon, honorable customer. How may I help you?"
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x miko"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > X MIKO
CF |
CF | A "miko" is a shrine maiden who has trained for and taken up several
CF | duties at a shrine including assistance of shrine functions, sale of
CF | sacred goods, daily tidying of the premises, and performing the sacred
CF | kagura dances on certain occasions. They were originally seen as
CF | priestesses, with the word "miko" meaning "female shaman".
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask miko about shrine"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > ASK MIKO ABOUT SHRINE
CF |
CF | There is no reply.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask miko about box"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > ASK MIKO ABOUT BOX
CF |
CF | "We sure many kind of boxes for any purpose, such as storing somethig
CF | precious. Would you like to BUY one?"
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "I think the visit counted."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask miko about batteries"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > ASK MIKO ABOUT BATTERIES
CF |
CF | "We sure have batteries of any kind. Visitors may need them." she
CF | replies. "Would you like to BUY some?"
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x garbage"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > X GARBAGE
CF |
CF | It's just junk. You could search through it if you really want to.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x ofuda"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > X OFUDA
CF |
CF | It's a powerful talisman, often used to keep demons away or to seal
CF | things to avoid evil to escape.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask miko about ofuda"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > ASK MIKO ABOUT OFUDA
CF |
CF | "These ofuda are perfect to seal evil away." the miko states. "Would
CF | you like to BUY one?"
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "search garbage"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > SEARCH GARBAGE
CF |
CF | You find a discarded torch.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "g"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > G
CF |
CF | You search through the garbage again, but don't find anything else of
CF | interest.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "ah free items"
Knight_Otu says, "I mean, we might buy one, if we were sure we had money."
Jacqueline says, "I know it's a hint, but I can't read BUY as anything other than her shouting."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take torch"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > TAKE TORCH
CF |
CF | Taken.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x torch"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > X TORCH
CF |
CF | It's an old battery-operated torch that's currently turned off. The
CF | torch is empty.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu asks, "BUY BUY BUY?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "buy batteries"
CF ] Inari Shrinece
CF |
CF | > BUY BATTERIES
CF |
CF | You don't have any money with you.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "yeah lets go on a shopping spre... ah darn gosh it"
Knight_Otu says, "Now that's info we needed."
DavidW says, "ok, time to rob a public fountain of its coins, as we always do."
Lancelot says, "indeed a logical place to look for free cash"
Jacqueline says, "heh. True. Did it last week."
Jacqueline says, "It's time, by the way, but we did start late, so if we want to go a little long I guess we could."
DavidW says, "or our friend could loan us some money, I suppose."
DavidW says, "I'd at least like to see the eastern branch from the shrine road."
DavidW says, "The bamboo is probably hiding a new monster."
Knight_Otu asks, "Why are we vacationing without any money, anyway?"
Jacqueline asks, "Why are we not staying with our parents?"
DavidW says, "We're an idiot PC."
Knight_Otu says, "I suppose we did play a superhero who forgot their utility belt that one time."
DavidW says, "honestly, we should be recording all this for our followers on Tiktok."
Knight_Otu says, "We're in the 80s, apparently, so no tiktoking yet, I guess."
DavidW says, "awww. Mo balloons for us."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Omotesandonece
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the south.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Darknessdonece
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Darkness
CF | Night is falling, and the remaining light can't penetrate the thick
CF | patch of bamboos. You need a source of light to proceed.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "I took it that the ATM is the only one and you're stuck with no cash. It's the 80s after all."
Lancelot says, "too bad"
DavidW says, "ah. This is what the torch is for."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Omotesandonece
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main Roadonece
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up. However,
CF | you still have things to do before meeting your friend.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Roadonece
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | As much as you want to meet your friend, you sense you still have
CF | something to do. Better explore some more and come back later.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main Roadonece
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | That is a residential area. When you were a kid there was only a grass
CF | field here, but now many different houses have been built. You have no
CF | reason to go there.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu asks, "Is this timed, or progression-based?"
DavidW says, "progression-based, I think."
DavidW says, "I did skip past a school in the southwest part of town."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main Roadonece
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main Roadonece
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main Roadonece
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | Coming from the east, the road continues westbound. Smaller streets
CF | unfold to the north, to the southwest and to the southeast, while
CF | directly south of your position you can reach the local school. East
CF | you go back from where you came.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] School Main Gate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | School Main Gate
CF | At the moment you have no particular business to attend to here at the
CF | school. Proceed with your quest and come back later. You can go back
CF | to the main road by heading north.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | Coming from the east, the road continues westbound. Smaller streets
CF | unfold to the north, to the southwest and to the southeast, while
CF | directly south of your position you can reach the local school. East
CF | you go back from where you came.
CF |
CF | A cloud of butterflies hovers in the air.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "sw"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > SW
CF |
CF | Rice fields extend southwest of your position. Dawn is approching, so
CF | the peasants have already gone home.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "se"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > SE
CF |
CF | That is a residential area. When you were a kid there was only a grass
CF | field here, but now many different houses have been built. You have no
CF | reason to go there.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "nw"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > NW
CF |
CF | You can't go that way.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | You can see a residential area to the north. When you were a kid there
CF | was only a grass field here, but now many different houses have been
CF | built. You have no reason to venture in that direction.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ne"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > NE
CF |
CF | You can't go that way.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | The road proceeds westbound, out of the city. You have no reason to
CF | leave. Not yet, at least.
CF |
CF | A cloud of butterflies hovers in the air.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Front Gaten Gate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Front Gate
CF | You are at the entrance of the ryokan. A massive wooden gate,
CF | surmounted by a sloping tiled roof, separates the inner environment
CF | from the street. The gate is now open for good, but could originally
CF | be closed as a defense for the entire complex, protected on all sides
CF | by a high fence. Towards the north you enter the ryokan, while towards
CF | the south you access the main road.
CF |
CF | You can see some salt here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main Lobbyn Gate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Lobby
CF | You are inside the main lobby, where the front desk is located. Next
CF | to it there's a shop, which offers yukata cotton summer kimonos, which
CF | the guests can use free of charge; the staff are delighted to help
CF | with putting them on and wearing them properly. The shop also sells
CF | unique kaleidoscopes, ceramics and other artworks by local artists, as
CF | well as high quality brushes for cosmetics and shodo (calligraphy).
CF | You can either exit the lobby going south or going back to the hallway
CF | to the west.
CF |
CF | You can see the okami here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask okami about money"
CF ] Main Lobbyn Gate
CF |
CF | > ASK OKAMI ABOUT MONEY
CF |
CF | "If you need more information just consult a book. Maybe the local
CF | library has one that suits your needs."
CF |
CF | "It is such a nice afternoon, isn't it Isao-san?"
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline says, "hah"
Lancelot says, "we got a name"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about money"
CF ] Main Lobbyn Gate
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT MONEY
CF |
CF | There doesn't appear to be an entry for that.
CF |
CF | "Have you visited the temple yet? It's south of town."
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Front Gaten Gate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Front Gate
CF | You are at the entrance of the ryokan. A massive wooden gate,
CF | surmounted by a sloping tiled roof, separates the inner environment
CF | from the street. The gate is now open for good, but could originally
CF | be closed as a defense for the entire complex, protected on all sides
CF | by a high fence. Towards the north you enter the ryokan, while towards
CF | the south you access the main road.
CF |
CF | You can see some salt here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Main Roaden Gate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the south.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Roaden Gate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Public Park
CF | For Japanese people, parks are the place to refresh and play. The size
CF | of parks varies from small, such as the ones you see in this
CF | residential area, to large, like in big cities, which take a few hours
CF | to walk from end to end. The small sized parks are usually divided
CF | into the resting area and the playground. Here you can see a swing, a
CF | sandpit and a vending machine. On the fence there are a large sign, a
CF | small sign and a flier.
CF |
CF | A cloud of butterflies hovers in the air.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot exclaims, "salt!"
Lancelot says, "nvm"
DavidW says, "ok, I overlooked this park."
DavidW says, "The salt is there for a reason."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "read large sign"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > READ LARGE SIGN
CF |
CF | The large sign says, 'Do not litter. Keep this place as you would keep
CF | your home'.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "read small sign"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > READ SMALL SIGN
CF |
CF | The small sign says, 'Please don't feed the pigeons'. As a matter of
CF | fact, those little pests are rather annoying.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "we normally put salt at the entrance to ward off bad sprits but I digress"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "read flier"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > READ FLIER
CF |
CF | The flier gives details about place and hour of the match. It also
CF | highlights the original 'religious' nature of the competition, where
CF | salt is used to bless the ground before fighting. New entries have
CF | been added to your notepad.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "read notepad"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > READ NOTEPAD
CF |
CF | It holds a list of things to research. At present it says: kirin,
CF | akaname, apparitions, suiko, yokai, monsters, sumo, salt, and that's
CF | it.
CF |
CF | A cloud of butterflies hovers in the air.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "ah salt added lol"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about salt"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT SALT
CF |
CF | In many religious practices and cultures, salt signifies preservation
CF | and the binding of a spiritual covenant. The use of salt in rituals,
CF | like spreading it during ceremonies or forming protective barriers,
CF | showcases its significance in warding off negative energies and evil
CF | spirits.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "yep"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about sumo"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT SUMO
CF |
CF | This martial art originates from a fight between the kamis
CF | Takemikazuchi and Takeminakata. It is considered a modern martial art,
CF | but the sport has a history spanning many centuries. Many ancient
CF | traditions have been preserved in sumo, and even today it includes
CF | many ritual elements, such as the use of salt purification, from
CF | Shinto. You feel like you will need the salt too.
CF |
CF | A stray dog barks in the distance.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x swing"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > X SWING
CF |
CF | You think about sitting on it for a few moments, but it's made for
CF | kids and you would feel ridiculous.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Public Park
CF | For Japanese people, parks are the place to refresh and play. The size
CF | of parks varies from small, such as the ones you see in this
CF | residential area, to large, like in big cities, which take a few hours
CF | to walk from end to end. The small sized parks are usually divided
CF | into the resting area and the playground. Here you can see a swing, a
CF | sandpit and a vending machine. On the fence there are a large sign, a
CF | small sign and a flier.
CF |
CF | A cloud of butterflies hovers in the air.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz asks, "How do we know it's a stray dog if it's in the distance?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x vending machine"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > X VENDING MACHINE
CF |
CF | Machines like this are widely spread throughout Japan, selling a whole
CF | range of products, either cold or warm. Often there are many different
CF | machines lined up close to one another, but in this small park there's
CF | not much space to spare. As a kid, you and your friends used to search
CF | those machines hoping to find a coin left behind by a previous
CF | customer, so you consider doing it again.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "Are we really to steal the nice lady's salt.... what am I saying, of course we are."
Lancelot says, "coins"
DavidW says, "The dog has a gangi accent."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "search machine"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > SEARCH MACHINE
CF |
CF | You search the money slot and find some change. You take it, then you
CF | think about calling the machine owner, but you lost your wallet and
CF | you decide to keep the money in case it's needed for something urgent.
CF | You will call the manager the following day and return the money.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "that looks like a clear hint lol"
Lancelot says, "we got cash"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x money"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > X MONEY
CF |
CF | Sorry, I don't understand what "money" means.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x coins"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > X COINS
CF |
CF | A bunch of coins of all sizes. It's possibly a few thousand yen worth.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu asks, "Ah, we lost our wallet, did we?"
Jacqueline says, "huh. Yeah."
DavidW says, "or never had it"
Jacqueline says, "Apparently."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x sandpit"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > X SANDPIT
CF |
CF | It's a small pool full of sand where kids can spend some time while
CF | trying to build makeshift castles. There's no one here at the moment.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "I do not recall seeing this information earlier."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "dig sandpit"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > DIG SANDPIT
CF |
CF | Digging would achieve nothing here.
CF |
CF | A cloud of butterflies hovers in the air.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "looks like ah well we can go buy things now"
Jacqueline says (to DW), "It said we lost our wallet up above."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "search sandpit"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > SEARCH SANDPIT
CF |
CF | You find nothing special.
CF |
CF | From a distant field comes the hoarse and strident croak of a crow.
CF |
CF | > DavidW asks, "did it?"
DavidW says, "I keep missing things."
Jacqueline says, "Yep"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] Public Park Gate
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Public Park
CF | For Japanese people, parks are the place to refresh and play. The size
CF | of parks varies from small, such as the ones you see in this
CF | residential area, to large, like in big cities, which take a few hours
CF | to walk from end to end. The small sized parks are usually divided
CF | into the resting area and the playground. Here you can see a swing, a
CF | sandpit and a vending machine. On the fence there are a large sign, a
CF | small sign and a flier.
CF |
CF | > Jacqueline | You search the money slot and find some change. You take it, then you think about calling the machine owner, but you lost your wallet and you decide to keep the money in case it's needed for something urgent. You will call the manager the following day and return the money.
DavidW says, "ah"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main Roadrk Gate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Roadrk Gate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up. However,
CF | you still have things to do before meeting your friend.
CF |
CF | A stray dog barks in the distance.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Omotesandok Gate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Inari ShrineGate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Inari Shrine
CF | You are at the north entrance of the Shinto shrine, a structure which
CF | main purpose is to house ("enshrine") one or more kami, the deities of
CF | the Shinto religion. This one is dedicated to "Inari" god of rice,
CF | commerce, fertility, tea, sake, and agriculture. You wouldn't expect
CF | anything else, from a village in rural Japan. You stand close to the
CF | "torii", the access gate. The place is about to close, so access to
CF | the shrine (towards the south) is not possible. It is still full of
CF | people, though, all busy around the shops. The only exit is towards
CF | the north.
CF |
CF | A miko, wearing the traditional white jacket with red pleated
CF | trousers, is patiently waiting behind the shop counter.
CF |
CF | You can also see a shop (on which are a small box (which is closed),
CF | two batteries and an ofuda) and a garbage bin (which contains some
CF | garbage) here.
CF |
CF | > Knight_Otu says, "We somehow mislaid our keys on the toilet, and our wallet who knows where. Either we're very forgetful, or cursed."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "buy batteries"
CF ] Inari ShrineGate
CF |
CF | > BUY BATTERIES
CF |
CF | "Here are your batteries. Thank you so much."
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "put batteries in torch"
CF ] Inari ShrineGate
CF |
CF | > PUT BATTERIES IN TORCH
CF |
CF | You put the batteries into the torch.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] OmotesandoneGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | > Lancelot says, "yay"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] DarknessdoneGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Darkness
CF | Night is falling, and the remaining light can't penetrate the thick
CF | patch of bamboos. You need a source of light to proceed.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "turn on torch"
CF ] DarknessdoneGate
CF |
CF | > TURN ON TORCH
CF |
CF | You'll have to close it first.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "close torch"
CF ] DarknessdoneGate
CF |
CF | > CLOSE TORCH
CF |
CF | You close the torch.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "turn on torch"
CF ] Bamboo GroveGate
CF |
CF | > TURN ON TORCH
CF |
CF | You switch it on.
CF |
CF | Bamboo Grove
CF | You are on a dirt road that winds through a dense forest of bamboo
CF | trees, traveling from west to east. The peaks are so high that light
CF | struggles to pass through and now, at dusk, the forest is almost
CF | completely dark.
CF |
CF | > DavidW asks, "If this is a maze, can we stop here?"
Jacqueline says, "I'm fine with stopping here."
Lancelot says, "saving here sounds like a good idea"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "save"
CF | >
CF | > SAVE
CF | %% Enter a save filename to write: Knight_Otu says, "Yeah, we can stop here."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "cfwombamboo"
CF ] Bamboo GroveGate
CF | Ok.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "This game appears to be larger than I expected."
Jacqueline says, "Yeah. There's a lot."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x coins"
CF ] Bamboo GroveGate
CF |
CF | > X COINS
CF |
CF | A bunch of coins of all sizes. It's possibly a few thousand yen worth.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "looks like the batteries purchase didn't diminesh our funds."
Knight_Otu says, "Huh. I expected it would."
Jacqueline says, "How do we intend to pay this back, I wonder."
Jacqueline says, "Also, I went down a little rabbit hole about how old ATMs are and... they're old."
Pinkunz asks, "Infinite undiminished coinage?"
Lancelot says, "I do remember that ATMs in Japan were a bit peculiar that often when the bank closed the ATM would be turned off as well lol"
Lancelot says, "just when you neede the cash..."
Pinkunz asks (of DW), "Did it grow on you at all?"
DavidW says, "yes, a bit."
DavidW says, "it's clumsy in places, but playable."
Pinkunz says, "It being PunyInform, it tends to lean more old-fashioned when it comes to affordances most expect in something like an Inform 7 game."
DavidW says, "The lack of direction bothers me a lot."
Jacqueline says, "Okay. Might nap now myself. Thanks for driving, DW."
Jacqueline disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again. DavidW says, "you're welcome"
Lancelot exclaims, "yeah thank you very much for driving!"
Knight_Otu exclaims, "Thanks for driving, David!"
Pinkunz asks, "Wait, are we talking about the betas?"
Lancelot asks, "whats the plan?"
Lancelot asks, "if there is one?"
Pinkunz says, "And thank you for driving, David."
DavidW says, "you're all welcome"
DavidW says (to Lancelot), "The plan is to be more organized. (snrk)"
Pinkunz says, "I only ask, because, if we're going to do this, I need to get to work on it."
Knight_Otu asks, "You suggested eight beta sessions with two breaks, right?"
Pinkunz says (to KO), "Correct."
Pinkunz says, "2 betas, followed by a break, then 3 more betas, then a second break, and then the last three betas. All assuming there's even that much interest."
Lancelot asks, "the timing? last three will be just before deadline?"
Jade says, "I take note"
Lancelot says, "I remember last year was kinda stressfull :([D[D["
DavidW says, "And we have a roster of non-testing games waiting to play when we're not testing."
Jade asks, "Pinakunz, are you going to put a notice in intfiction?"
DavidW says, "that is, we should have a roster. We don't as yet have one."
Pinkunz says, "I am open to spacing it differently; I was trying to make it so more testing sessions are available later for late-comers. And, yes, we'd want a roster of non-beta games."
Pinkunz says (to Jade), "Yes, assuming the group is for it."
Lancelot says, "one session per game, right>"
Jade says, "I am in"
Pinkunz says (to Lancelot), "That's the idea, yes."
Jade says, "I think a session for each game will be ok"
DavidW says, "I'm reasonably sure the membership is agreeable to beta-testing."
Lancelot asks, "what about time limit for a session?"
Jade says, "We will see by the way"
Pinkunz says, "Same as normal. 2 hours, extensions if the group still is up to playing at the time cut-off."
Lancelot says, "check"
Pinkunz asks, "Any nays?"
Knight_Otu says, "I'm fine with beta testing."
Lancelot says, "whats the stand on IFComp participants"
Lancelot says, "erm the forget the word"
Pinkunz asks, "What do you mean, Lancelot?"
Lancelot asks, "well if I intend to participate, then I cannot join beta testing sessions?"
Pinkunz says, "You can, you just can vote for that game."
Lancelot says, "not sure what the rules are"
Lancelot says, "oh right got it"
Pinkunz says, "*can't"
Lancelot says, "well I am in, always fun to try things out"
DavidW says, "I haven't voted in years, just so I can avoid worrying about the rules."
DavidW says, "also, I don't like judging much."
Lancelot says, "ill keep that time limit in mind, its hard to predict play times until people actually try"
Pinkunz asks, "Okay then. Thanks guys. I will write up a post for intfiction. Do we want to come up with a list of non-beta games now or do we procrastinate it until later?"
DavidW says, "I don't really have the energy to research games now, but I should be able to do so later."
Pinkunz says, "Later works fine. Top of that list should probably be finishing this game."
DavidW says, "I'll try to come up with a list of at least three games for not testing."
Pinkunz says, "Thanks David"
DavidW says, "And of course, anyone can suggest a game to me, so I can do that small part of this."
Jade says, "Thank David for guiding"
Pinkunz says, "We probably want to avoid a jumbo game for that list."
DavidW says, "I don't want to organize the testing part, though. I think Pinkunz should be fully in charge of that aspect."
Jade says, "There must be a lot of stuff"
Pinkunz says (to DW), "Absolutely, I would be happy to handle all of that."
Jade says, "I agree"
DavidW says, "I'll try to find short-ish games for my list."
DavidW says, "But it's difficult to tell how long a game truly is until you play it."
asparagus says, "Indeed."
Pinkunz says, "Thanks for being game for this guys, I appreciate it, and more importantly, it's appreciated by the game authors."
Lancelot exclaims, "yup!"
asparagus says, "I sadly missed most of this session (again). I might go play the game myself shortly."
DavidW asks, "I assume we can continue with World of Monsters when we have the time for it?"
Pinkunz asks (of DW), "Game length is always a bit of a crapshoot, isn't it?"
DavidW says, "Yes"
Pinkunz says (to DW), "Yeah, I suggest we put it on top of that list so we finish it while it's still somewhat in our memories."
DavidW says, "I'm sure there must be some ParserComp or SpringThing or TALP games we haven't played and can play."
Pinkunz says, "Agreed."
DavidW says, "And there's that IF Writing Month of stuff if we're very desparate."
Pinkunz says, "I haven't even looked at those titles yet, to be honest."
DavidW says, "Some of them might not be worth it and unfinished."
DavidW asks, "was there a second seed comp?"
Pinkunz asks, "Alright, I'm going to head out to get to work on the post. Does anyone have any questions or concerns before I go?"
Pinkunz says (to DW), "Yes there was. I'll snag you a link."
Jade says, "none"
Jade says, "See you next week"
Lancelot exclaims, "see ya all next week!"
Jade says, "I am going to bed"
DavidW says, "I don't think I've played anything from the 2nd SeedComp."
DavidW says, "good night Jade"
Pinkunz says, "[LINK]"
DavidW says, "bye Lancelot"
DavidW says, "thanks Pinkunz"
Lancelot says, "*wave*"
Lancelot goes home. asparagus says, "G'night, Jade"
Pinkunz says, "No problem. Goodnight everyone."
Knight_Otu exclaims, "Good night, all!"
Knight_Otu goes home.
Pinkunz disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.
DavidW focuses on his crystal and fades away into a silver haze in the light. Pinkunz says, "Hello"
Pinkunz says, "Heading out. Not sure why I came here first to log out."
DavidW says, "habit"
Pinkunz says, "tt-y'all-l"
DavidW says, "bye Pinkunz and thanks"
Pinkunz says, "np"
Roger disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.
asparagus disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.
*** SESSION 2 ***
Pinkunz says, "We are continuing World of Monsters unless someone else has an objection."
DavidW says, "no, no objection here"
DavidW asks, "I think in the game, we took coins from a fountain, found a torch and bought a battery or vice-versa?"
DavidW says, "And we were about to explore a dark offshoot from the temple road. iirc."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] Bamboo GroveGate
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Bamboo Grove
CF | You are on a dirt road that winds through a dense forest of bamboo
CF | trees, traveling from west to east. The peaks are so high that light
CF | struggles to pass through and now, at dusk, the forest is almost
CF | completely dark.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "That is my recollection as well."
DavidW says, "oh, I was worried this might be a maze. And I think we need to chance it."
DavidW says, "oops, I want to log this too."
DavidW says, "btw, I probably won't be here next session. My dad passed away a couple days ago and the funeral is next Saturday."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Old HouseoveGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Old House
CF | The dirt road coming from the bamboo thicket ends here, in front of an
CF | old traditional house. Actually, judging from the ruins, it looks like
CF | there were more than one building here in the past. Going back down
CF | memory lane, you recall places like this used to be regarded as
CF | inhabited by the "GAKI", so you add a note to your notepad about it.
CF | Towards the west you go back to Omotesando.
CF |
CF | You can see a gaki here.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "I'm really sorry to hear that, David."
DavidW says, "thanks"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x gaki"
CF ] Old HouseoveGate
CF |
CF | > X GAKI
CF |
CF | This spirit seems to be in horrible torment, afflicted with constant
CF | suffering. It looks vaguely human, with a distended, bulging belly and
CF | tiny, inefficient mouth and throat. Its contour merges with the
CF | background, as if drawn in pencil.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about gaki"
CF ] Old HouseoveGate
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT GAKI
CF |
CF | A "gaki" is a ghost suffering from hunger and thirst who fell into
CF | "gakido", one of the six realms of reincarnation in Buddhist
CF | cosmology, because of misdeeds during its lifetime. A demonic
CF | possession by a gaki manifests with an unextinguishable hunger and
CF | thirst, with the possessed getting weaker and weaker as time passes.
CF | Such a curse can be lifted by eating a miso soup or steamed white rice
CF | with a lot of water. Nowadays people refer to an ill-mannered or
CF | annoying kid as a gaki, since children tend to eat much, like hungry
CF | ghosts.
CF |
CF | >
Jade goes home. Pinkunz says, "aha, the "just eat some rice" bit makes me laugh."
DavidW says, "We might be able to buy miso soup at the convenience store, maybe."
Pinkunz exclaims, "Good point!"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x house"
CF ] Old HouseoveGate
CF |
CF | > X HOUSE
CF |
CF | A small building, entirely made of wood, and consisting of a single
CF | room. It's very old and crumbling into pieces, so it's better to stay
CF | away from it.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "in"
CF ] Old HouseoveGate
CF |
CF | > IN
CF |
CF | You can't go that way.
CF |
CF | You must be under the influence of the gaki. You need to eat.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Bamboo GroveGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Bamboo Grove
CF | You are on a dirt road that winds through a dense forest of bamboo
CF | trees, traveling from west to east. The peaks are so high that light
CF | struggles to pass through and now, at dusk, the forest is almost
CF | completely dark.
CF |
CF | You can see a gaki here.
CF |
CF | You must be under the influence of the gaki. You need to eat.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz asks, "What do we have in our inventory again?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "i"
CF ] Bamboo GroveGate
CF |
CF | > I
CF |
CF | You're carrying some change, a torch (providing light), a book, a
CF | notepad, a wrench, a metal key, a stool and your garments (worn).
CF |
CF | Your vision is blurred and you feel exhausted. You need to
CF | eat.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Nothing to eat. I think we're about to die."
DavidW says, "well I hope not"
Pinkunz says, "That looks like a progressive alert."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] OmotesandoveGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | You can see a gaki here.
CF |
CF | Your vision is blurred and you feel exhausted. You need to
CF | eat.
CF |
CF | A stray dog barks in the distance.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main RoadoveGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up. However,
CF | you still have things to do before meeting your friend.
CF |
CF | You can see a gaki here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main RoadoveGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | You can see a gaki here.
CF |
CF | Your vision is blurred and you feel exhausted. You need to
CF | eat.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main RoadoveGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | You can see a gaki here.
CF |
CF | You must be under the influence of the gaki. You need to eat.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] KonbiniadoveGate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Konbini
CF | A konbini (contraction of the English terms 'convenience store') is a
CF | small retail store that stocks everyday items ranging from food to
CF | tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, magazines and the like.
CF | Most of them are open 24 hours and also sell tickets for events like
CF | concerts or museums. Many different franchises are present in Japan,
CF | like "7-Eleven" and "FamilyMart". This one is a "Lawson". Maybe one
CF | day they will help your business. The only exit is towards the north.
CF |
CF | A cashier is patiently waiting behind the counter.
CF |
CF | You can also see a gaki, an ATM, a magazine rack and a food shelf
CF | here.
CF |
CF | You must be under the influence of the gaki. You need to eat.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask cashier about miso soup"
CF ] KonbiniadoveGate
CF |
CF | > ASK CASHIER ABOUT MISO SOUP
CF |
CF | "We certainly have a whole range of miso soups," the cashier states.
CF | "Would you like to BUY some?"
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "buy miso soup"
CF ] KonbiniadoveGate
CF |
CF | > BUY MISO SOUP
CF |
CF | "Here is your miso soup, sir." says the cashier handing you the soup.
CF | You take it and add it to your inventory.
CF |
CF | After seeing the gaki, you feel extremely hungry.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "eat soup"
CF ] KonbiniadoveGate
CF |
CF | > EAT SOUP
CF |
CF | You drink the hot soup in just one go, and immediately feel relieved.
CF | Hopefully, the demonic influence of the gaki is gone for good.
CF |
CF | Konbini
CF | A konbini (contraction of the English terms 'convenience store') is a
CF | small retail store that stocks everyday items ranging from food to
CF | tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, magazines and the like.
CF | Most of them are open 24 hours and also sell tickets for events like
CF | concerts or museums. Many different franchises are present in Japan,
CF | like "7-Eleven" and "FamilyMart". This one is a "Lawson". Maybe one
CF | day they will help your business. The only exit is towards the north.
CF |
CF | A cashier is patiently waiting behind the counter.
CF |
CF | You can also see some black powder, an ATM, a magazine rack and a food
CF | shelf here.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Considerate for our deadly hunger to wait a cross-town traipse."
DavidW says, "huh, more black powder. The thing in the spring did that too."
Pinkunz asks, "Can we take the black powder?"
DavidW says, "We couldn't before. But let's try."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take powder"
CF ] KonbiniadoveGate
CF |
CF | > TAKE POWDER
CF |
CF | It's too thin and scattered all over to be taken.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x powder"
CF ] KonbiniadoveGate
CF |
CF | > X POWDER
CF |
CF | It's a very thin powder that, at a closer look, could be graphite, a
CF | material widely used in inks and pencils. It has been left behind
CF | after the creature disappeared.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "I forgot, thank you."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about powder"
CF ] KonbiniadoveGate
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT POWDER
CF |
CF | There doesn't appear to be an entry for that.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "turn off torch"
CF ] KonbiniadoveGate
CF |
CF | > TURN OFF TORCH
CF |
CF | You switch it off.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "i"
CF ] KonbiniadoveGate
CF |
CF | > I
CF |
CF | You're carrying some change, a torch, a book, a notepad, a wrench, a
CF | metal key, a stool and your garments (worn).
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Huh. I feel like the graphite mention is important."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about graphite"
CF ] KonbiniadoveGate
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT GRAPHITE
CF |
CF | There doesn't appear to be an entry for that.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about salt"
CF ] KonbiniadoveGate
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT SALT
CF |
CF | In many religious practices and cultures, salt signifies preservation
CF | and the binding of a spiritual covenant. The use of salt in rituals,
CF | like spreading it during ceremonies or forming protective barriers,
CF | showcases its significance in warding off negative energies and evil
CF | spirits.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "There was salt at the inn."
DavidW says, "But we need a container to take any."
Pinkunz asks, "Should we steal some salt and try the old house again, minus the gaki?"
DavidW says, "I think we should try the house again regardless."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main RoadoveGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "True, a handful of loose salt is hard to carry."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main RoadoveGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "I had to do it in a play once. Without any pockets in my costume."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main RoadoveGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Did you get sweaty hands? I feel like the salt might start sticking if you have to grasp it too long."
DavidW I actually don't remember much except my annoyance. Pinkunz says, "Fair enough."
DavidW says, "I don't remember which play it was or why I needed salt. Just the total awkwardness."
Pinkunz says, "Funny the details that stick versus those that don't"
DavidW asks, "I really wanted to just mime it, because who in the audience can see it?"
Pinkunz says, "Granted. Probably 5 people in the front row at best."
DavidW says, "Theatre has all kinds of weird in it. We once needed people to use a non-working laptop on stage and even though it wasn't facing the audience, they made it look like it was on by putting aluminum foil where the screen was and having green light from above reflect onto their faces."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] OmotesandoveGate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the south.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Aha, that is sorta cute, honestly."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] DarknessdoveGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Darkness
CF | Night is falling, and the remaining light can't penetrate the thick
CF | patch of bamboos. You need a source of light to proceed.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "turn on torch"
CF ] Bamboo GroveGate
CF |
CF | > TURN ON TORCH
CF |
CF | You switch it on.
CF |
CF | Bamboo Grove
CF | You are on a dirt road that winds through a dense forest of bamboo
CF | trees, traveling from west to east. The peaks are so high that light
CF | struggles to pass through and now, at dusk, the forest is almost
CF | completely dark.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Old HouseoveGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Old House
CF | The dirt road coming from the bamboo thicket ends here, in front of an
CF | old traditional house. Actually, judging from the ruins, it looks like
CF | there were more than one building here in the past. Going back down
CF | memory lane, you recall places like this used to be regarded as
CF | inhabited by the "GAKI". Towards the west you go back to Omotesando.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "enter house"
CF ] Old HouseoveGate
CF |
CF | > ENTER HOUSE
CF |
CF | No need to concern yourself with that.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "search house"
CF ] Old HouseoveGate
CF |
CF | > SEARCH HOUSE
CF |
CF | No need to concern yourself with that.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Narrascope officially ended 6 minutes ago, btw. So maybe more people might wander in."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "turn off torch"
CF ] Old HouseoveGate
CF |
CF | > TURN OFF TORCH
CF |
CF | You switch it off.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), ";"
CF ] Old HouseoveGate
CF |
CF | > ;
CF |
CF | That is not a verb I recognize.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "l"
CF ] Old HouseoveGate
CF |
CF | > L
CF |
CF | Old House
CF | The dirt road coming from the bamboo thicket ends here, in front of an
CF | old traditional house. Actually, judging from the ruins, it looks like
CF | there were more than one building here in the past. Going back down
CF | memory lane, you recall places like this used to be regarded as
CF | inhabited by the "GAKI". Towards the west you go back to Omotesando.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "huh. This room is lit."
Pinkunz says, "Only exit is back too."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] DarknesseoveGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Darkness
CF | Night is falling, and the remaining light can't penetrate the thick
CF | patch of bamboos. You need a source of light to proceed.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] OmotesandoveGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Inari ShrineGate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Inari Shrine
CF | You are at the north entrance of the Shinto shrine, a structure which
CF | main purpose is to house ("enshrine") one or more kami, the deities of
CF | the Shinto religion. This one is dedicated to "Inari" god of rice,
CF | commerce, fertility, tea, sake, and agriculture. You wouldn't expect
CF | anything else, from a village in rural Japan. You stand close to the
CF | "torii", the access gate. The place is about to close, so access to
CF | the shrine (towards the south) is not possible. It is still full of
CF | people, though, all busy around the shops. The only exit is towards
CF | the north.
CF |
CF | A miko, wearing the traditional white jacket with red pleated
CF | trousers, is patiently waiting behind the shop counter.
CF |
CF | You can also see a shop (on which are a small box (which is closed)
CF | and an ofuda) and a garbage bin (which contains some garbage) here.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz asks, "So what now?"
DavidW says, "I'm not sure."
Pinkunz asks, "Can we meet our friend yet?"
DavidW says, "We need to eventually go to our friend's place, but I don't know what we need to do before then."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "open box"
CF ] Inari ShrineGate
CF |
CF | > OPEN BOX
CF |
CF | You open the small box, revealing nothing.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Hmmm"
DavidW says, "sure, we should try"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] OmotesandoneGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | A cloud of butterflies hovers in the air.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | Here the road splits in two directions: the first turns northeast and
CF | heads out of town; the second proceeds straight to the east towards
CF | the last house of the village. You can also see a small pond directly
CF | to the north and a residential area to the south. Towards the west you
CF | go back to the town.
CF |
CF | Standing at the end of the road, preventing you from going further
CF | east thus reaching your friend's house, there's a massive "ONI".
CF |
CF | "Thou shall not pass!" the oni says. "I am guarding this place against
CF | intruders."
CF |
CF | After all what you went through nothing surprises you anymore, yet
CF | this is another challenge to overcome.
CF |
CF | "A new entry has been added to your notepad.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Hold on, David Welbourn probably wrote a walkthrough for this; let me check. ;-)"
DavidW says, "har har"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x oni"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > X ONI
CF |
CF | In Japanese folklore, a oni is a type of demonic creature often of
CF | giant size, great strength, and fearful appearance. This creature is
CF | no exception and, once again, it looks like it was a pencil drawing
CF | come to life. You feel you are close to uncovering the truth.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Huh, no hint on how to defeat it."
DavidW says, "Our friend has a magic pencil and drew monsters for reasons."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about oni"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT ONI
CF |
CF | Oni' are shown as evil and fierce creatures, with a well-known
CF | appetite for murder and cannibalism. In Japanese folklore and art, oni
CF | are characteristically giant in size and strength, with a fearful
CF | appearance. The name comes from the Japanese reading of the Chinese
CF | character for ghost. One of the ways to defeat an oni is throwing
CF | beans at it, like during the Setsubun festival.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Ah, nvm."
DavidW says, "beans beans, they're a magical fruit."
Pinkunz says, "The more you eat, the less you have for defeating mythological Japanese monsters."
DavidW says, "Back to the store? Or visit the pond to the north."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | The pond looks beautiful from here, but it's getting dark and it's
CF | better to avoid isolated places.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "spoil sport"
Pinkunz says, "Convenient Convenience store again, I guess."
DavidW says, "There's also a vending machine in the park, but if that's where the beans are from, I'll be sad."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] KonbiniadoneGate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Konbini
CF | A konbini (contraction of the English terms 'convenience store') is a
CF | small retail store that stocks everyday items ranging from food to
CF | tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, magazines and the like.
CF | Most of them are open 24 hours and also sell tickets for events like
CF | concerts or museums. Many different franchises are present in Japan,
CF | like "7-Eleven" and "FamilyMart". This one is a "Lawson". Maybe one
CF | day they will help your business. The only exit is towards the north.
CF |
CF | A cashier is patiently waiting behind the counter.
CF |
CF | You can also see some black powder, an ATM, a magazine rack and a food
CF | shelf here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask cashier about beans"
CF ] KonbiniadoneGate
CF |
CF | > ASK CASHIER ABOUT BEANS
CF |
CF | "I apologise, sir, but that item is not available here."
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | A stray dog barks in the distance.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Public ParkeGate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Public Park
CF | For Japanese people, parks are the place to refresh and play. The size
CF | of parks varies from small, such as the ones you see in this
CF | residential area, to large, like in big cities, which take a few hours
CF | to walk from end to end. The small sized parks are usually divided
CF | into the resting area and the playground. Here you can see a swing, a
CF | sandpit and a vending machine. On the fence there are a large sign, a
CF | small sign and a flier.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x machine"
CF ] Public ParkeGate
CF |
CF | > X MACHINE
CF |
CF | Machines like this are widely spread throughout Japan, selling a whole
CF | range of products, either cold or warm. Often there are many different
CF | machines lined up close to one another, but in this small park there's
CF | not much space to spare. You've already searched the machine, so it's
CF | not worth searching it again.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "So so convenient anymore."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "buy beans"
CF ] Public ParkeGate
CF |
CF | > BUY BEANS
CF |
CF | You can't see any such thing.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "No beans."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main RoadrkeGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main RoadrkeGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main RoadrkeGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | That is a residential area. When you were a kid there was only a grass
CF | field here, but now many different houses have been built. You have no
CF | reason to go there.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main RoadrkeGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] LibraryadrkeGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Library
CF | The library is surprisingly large given the size of the town.
CF | Thousands of volumes line the high shelves, and the air feels charged
CF | with dust and the smell of antiquity. The villagers must be really
CF | fond of reading. To the south is the exit to the outside.
CF |
CF | You can see the manager here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask manager about beans"
CF ] LibraryadrkeGate
CF |
CF | > ASK MANAGER ABOUT BEANS
CF |
CF | "If you need more information just consult the book I gave you. I
CF | apologize but my memory is not the one I used to have."
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Main RoadrkeGate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | From a distant field comes the hoarse and strident croak of a crow.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main RoadrkeGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz asks, "Seed library?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main RoadrkeGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | Coming from the east, the road continues westbound. Smaller streets
CF | unfold to the north, to the southwest and to the southeast, while
CF | directly south of your position you can reach the local school. East
CF | you go back from where you came.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "No dice."
Pinkunz says, "I'm not sure where else to check."
DavidW says, "It's a book library. A library of books, not seeds."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main RoadrkeGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | You can see a residential area to the north. When you were a kid there
CF | was only a grass field here, but now many different houses have been
CF | built. You have no reason to venture in that direction.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main RoadrkeGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Front GatekeGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Front Gate
CF | You are at the entrance of the ryokan. A massive wooden gate,
CF | surmounted by a sloping tiled roof, separates the inner environment
CF | from the street. The gate is now open for good, but could originally
CF | be closed as a defense for the entire complex, protected on all sides
CF | by a high fence. Towards the north you enter the ryokan, while towards
CF | the south you access the main road.
CF |
CF | You can see some salt here.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz asks, "Maybe the school?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main LobbykeGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Lobby
CF | You are inside the main lobby, where the front desk is located. Next
CF | to it there's a shop, which offers yukata cotton summer kimonos, which
CF | the guests can use free of charge; the staff are delighted to help
CF | with putting them on and wearing them properly. The shop also sells
CF | unique kaleidoscopes, ceramics and other artworks by local artists, as
CF | well as high quality brushes for cosmetics and shodo (calligraphy).
CF | You can either exit the lobby going south or going back to the hallway
CF | to the west.
CF |
CF | You can see the okami here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask okami about beans"
CF ] Main LobbykeGate
CF |
CF | > ASK OKAMI ABOUT BEANS
CF |
CF | "If you need more information just consult a book. Maybe the local
CF | library has one that suits your needs."
CF |
CF | "It is such a nice afternoon, isn't it Isao-san?"
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Front GatekeGate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Front Gate
CF | You are at the entrance of the ryokan. A massive wooden gate,
CF | surmounted by a sloping tiled roof, separates the inner environment
CF | from the street. The gate is now open for good, but could originally
CF | be closed as a defense for the entire complex, protected on all sides
CF | by a high fence. Towards the north you enter the ryokan, while towards
CF | the south you access the main road.
CF |
CF | You can see some salt here.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "Maybe we should've grabbed the box at the temple."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Main RoadekeGate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | A cloud of butterflies hovers in the air.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main RoadekeGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | Coming from the east, the road continues westbound. Smaller streets
CF | unfold to the north, to the southwest and to the southeast, while
CF | directly south of your position you can reach the local school. East
CF | you go back from where you came.
CF |
CF | From a distant field comes the hoarse and strident croak of a crow.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] School Main Gate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | School Main Gate
CF | Your are in front of the local school main gate, which is closed due
CF | to the late hour. Usually lessons end around 3:15 PM, and it's now
CF | almost dusk. You can go back to the main road by heading north.
CF |
CF | Standing in front of the school gate there's a young female student.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz asks, "For the salt?"
DavidW says, "oh, the student is new"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x student"
CF ] School Main Gate
CF |
CF | > X STUDENT
CF |
CF | She is wearing the traditional uniform and she is turning her back at
CF | you.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "yeah"
Pinkunz says, "Also, small type."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "talk to student"
CF ] School Main Gate
CF |
CF | > TALK TO STUDENT
CF |
CF | As soon as you start talking to her, she turns towards you thus
CF | revealing her true nature: she might look like a Junior High School
CF | girl but her face is ... featureless. No eyes, no nose, no mouth, no
CF | NOTHING! These creatures are known as "NOPPERABO". A loud scream
CF | almost makes you deaf, and it only stops when you realize that you are
CF | the one screaming.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Your are"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about nopperabo"
CF ] School Main Gate
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT NOPPERABO
CF |
CF | The nopperabo, also known as zunberabo, is a type of yokai known to
CF | have a face completely devoid of features. However, there are other
CF | tales which state they merely lack eyes and a nose. The name is a pun
CF | on the Japanese word "nopperi", which means "featureless". At times
CF | they are considered a type of kitsune (foxes) or tanuki (badgers) and
CF | are in fact shapeshifters which take this human, yet featureless
CF | appearance. They usually dwell close to water, but like to get in the
CF | way of humans, so they may be found elsewhere as well. Being night
CF | creatures, they can be scared away by pointing a source of light at
CF | them, and can be killed by direct sunlight.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "turn on torch"
CF ] School Main Gate
CF |
CF | > TURN ON TORCH
CF |
CF | You switch it on.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "point torch at student"
CF ] School Main Gate
CF |
CF | > POINT TORCH AT STUDENT
CF |
CF | Although not powerful like direct sunlight, the torch is enough to
CF | make the creature disappear, at least for the time being. The creature
CF | left a bag behind.
CF |
CF | New entries have been added to your notepad.
CF |
CF | School Main Gate
CF | Your are in front of the local school main gate, which is closed due
CF | to the late hour. Usually lessons end around 3:15 PM, and it's now
CF | almost dusk. You can go back to the main road by heading north.
CF |
CF | You can see some black powder and a small bag here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take bag"
CF ] School Main Gate
CF |
CF | > TAKE BAG
CF |
CF | Taken.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "turn torch off"
CF ] School Main Gate
CF |
CF | > TURN TORCH OFF
CF |
CF | You switch it off.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x bag"
CF ] School Main Gate
CF |
CF | > X BAG
CF |
CF | It's a small bag that the creature left behind after disappearing. You
CF | can't see inside, since the small bag is closed.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "open it"
CF ] School Main Gate
CF |
CF | > OPEN IT
CF |
CF | You open the small bag, revealing some beans.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz exclaims, "Ta-da!"
Pinkunz says, "Well done."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | Coming from the east, the road continues westbound. Smaller streets
CF | unfold to the north, to the southwest and to the southeast, while
CF | directly south of your position you can reach the local school. East
CF | you go back from where you came.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | Here the road splits in two directions: the first turns northeast and
CF | heads out of town; the second proceeds straight to the east towards
CF | the last house of the village. You can also see a small pond directly
CF | to the north and a residential area to the south. Towards the west you
CF | go back to the town.
CF |
CF | Standing at the end of the road, preventing you from going further
CF | east thus reaching your friend's house, there's a massive "ONI".
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take beans"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > TAKE BEANS
CF |
CF | Taken.
CF |
CF | The sound of many birds may be heard from the north.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "throw beans at oni"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > THROW BEANS AT ONI
CF |
CF | You throw the beans, scaring the oni away. You still cannot believe
CF | it, but it really worked.
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | Here the road splits in two directions: the first turns northeast and
CF | heads out of town; the second proceeds straight to the east towards
CF | the last house of the village. You can also see a small pond directly
CF | to the north and a residential area to the south. Towards the west you
CF | go back to the town. Now that you scared the oni away you can also go
CF | east towards your friend's house.
CF |
CF | You can see some black powder here.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "lemme try to get the box, then salt"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main Roadin Gate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up.
CF |
CF | A car slowly passes by.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Omotesandon Gate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | A stray dog barks in the distance.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Good call."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Inari ShrineGate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Inari Shrine
CF | You are at the north entrance of the Shinto shrine, a structure which
CF | main purpose is to house ("enshrine") one or more kami, the deities of
CF | the Shinto religion. This one is dedicated to "Inari" god of rice,
CF | commerce, fertility, tea, sake, and agriculture. You wouldn't expect
CF | anything else, from a village in rural Japan. You stand close to the
CF | "torii", the access gate. The place is about to close, so access to
CF | the shrine (towards the south) is not possible. It is still full of
CF | people, though, all busy around the shops. The only exit is towards
CF | the north.
CF |
CF | A miko, wearing the traditional white jacket with red pleated
CF | trousers, is patiently waiting behind the shop counter.
CF |
CF | You can also see a shop (on which are a small box (which is empty) and
CF | an ofuda) and a garbage bin (which contains some garbage) here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take box"
CF ] Inari ShrineGate
CF |
CF | > TAKE BOX
CF |
CF | Not before buying it first.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "buy box"
CF ] Inari ShrineGate
CF |
CF | > BUY BOX
CF |
CF | "Here is your box. Thank you so much."
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] OmotesandoneGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | >
asparagus has arrived.
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up.
CF |
CF | A car slowly passes by.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main RoadoneGate
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Front GateneGate
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Front Gate
CF | You are at the entrance of the ryokan. A massive wooden gate,
CF | surmounted by a sloping tiled roof, separates the inner environment
CF | from the street. The gate is now open for good, but could originally
CF | be closed as a defense for the entire complex, protected on all sides
CF | by a high fence. Towards the north you enter the ryokan, while towards
CF | the south you access the main road.
CF |
CF | You can see some salt here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take salt"
CF ] Front GateneGate
CF |
CF | > TAKE SALT
CF |
CF | You take the salt and put it inside the box.
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "tada"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "SAVE"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "cf45"
CF | >
CF | > SAVE
CF | %% Enter a save filename to write:
CF ] Front GateneGate
CF | Ok.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Again, well done."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Main RoadeneGate
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are now on the main road, which runs east to west across the
CF | village. As in most old towns, this is basically the only significant
CF | road, with the others just being small connection routes to the
CF | residential buildings, just southwest of your position. The ryokan
CF | front gate is to the north, while towards the south there is a
CF | convenience store. You can also walk down the road to the east or to
CF | the west.
CF |
CF | From a distant field comes the hoarse and strident croak of a crow.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main RoadeneGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | From this position you can enter the local library by going north or
CF | proceed to the public park to the south. You can also walk down the
CF | road to the east or to the west.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main RoadeneGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main RoadeneGate
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | Here the road splits in two directions: the first turns northeast and
CF | heads out of town; the second proceeds straight to the east towards
CF | the last house of the village. You can also see a small pond directly
CF | to the north and a residential area to the south. Towards the west you
CF | go back to the town. Now that you scared the oni away you can also go
CF | east towards your friend's house.
CF |
CF | You can see some black powder here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Inside the House
CF | You finally made it to your friend's house. The room is rather small,
CF | but books, magazines and drawing tools are scattered everywhere. To
CF | the west you exit the house, while a small door to the east takes you
CF | to the backyard.
CF |
CF | You can see your friend Hayao here.
CF |
CF | "Isao-san!" your long-time friend says as soon as you enter the room
CF | "I am so glad to see you!"
CF |
CF | "And so am I, Isao-san. I have been trying to reach you for the last
CF | two days! What's going on here?"
CF |
CF | "What do you mean?" your friend asks with a puzzled look on his face
CF | "You are not referring to those stupid rumors about yokai
CF | manifestations, are you?"
CF |
CF | "Well, Hisao-san," you reply "they might be stupid rumors, but they
CF | really gave me a hard time. Actually, they almost killed me. Besides,
CF | those creatures looked exactly like the ones you are drawing right
CF | now. What are you up to?"
CF |
CF | Hayao tells you he was experimenting for a new animated project, and
CF | he shows you sketches of the same creatures you encountered before.
CF | Nonetheless, he was totally unaware of the apparitions. Now, putting
CF | in relation the monsters, the graphite and your friend's work, you ask
CF | him if anything has happened recently. He shows you a brush.
CF |
CF | "Where does this come from?" you ask. "I found it in a shrine hidden
CF | in the backyard. I was waiting for some prototype brushes that
CF | Kazuo-san has commissioned to Shougetsudo Company but, since new ideas
CF | came to my mind, I started using this one."
CF |
CF | "The Shougetsudo Company? You mean the Hiroshima-based factory that
CF | crafts very high-quality brushes for calligraphy, drawing and
CF | painting?" You remember how much of a perfectionist Kazuo-san is, so
CF | no wonder he is working with the best to achieve excellence. "Well,
CF | Hayao-san, as unbelieveable as it can be, it looks like we are dealing
CF | with some kind of magic, here."
CF |
CF | You can also see a drawing table (on which are an anime brush and an
CF | ink bottle) here.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Wow.."
Pinkunz says, "Please give me a minute."
DavidW says, "I was right. The friend IS drawing them."
DavidW sings "Oh you know my name is Simon. And the things I draw come true."
Pinkunz says, "Tada."
Pinkunz says, "Okay, I'm good. thank you."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x brush"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > X BRUSH
CF |
CF | It's the brush used by Hayao to do all the drawings. It looks finely
CF | crafted and way older than it is supposed to be.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x bottle"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > X BOTTLE
CF |
CF | It's a bottle of water-based ink that you use with the brush. Those
CF | traditional brushes, called "fude", are made of the highest quality,
CF | produced by combining the skills of brush craftsmen to meet the
CF | demands of drawing of a different dimension. It looks like Hayao was
CF | using it to make the storyboards for his next assignment.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x hayao"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > X HAYAO
CF |
CF | Your friend Hayao is a distinctive gentleman, wearing a beard and
CF | heavy glasses, fond of creative arts and full of talent. You met each
CF | other back at the university and have been close friends since then,
CF | often working together in animation projects. You are now here since
CF | you were considering co-founding an animation studio with him.
CF | Providing you can make it out of town alive, that is...
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "talk to hayao"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > TALK TO HAYAO
CF |
CF | "It looks like you have many questions crossing your mind, Isao-san.
CF | Did you want to ask me about something?"
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x notepad"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > X NOTEPAD
CF |
CF | It's a pad of ruled pages for writing notes on. You are always
CF | forgetting all sorts of things, so it may come in handy.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "read it"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > READ IT
CF |
CF | It holds a list of things to research. At present it says: kirin,
CF | akaname, apparitions, suiko, yokai, monsters, gaki, nopperabo, beans,
CF | sumo, salt, oni, and that's it.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask hayao about oni"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > ASK HAYAO ABOUT ONI
CF |
CF | "You also met such a demon? We need to stop this."
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask hayao about brush"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > ASK HAYAO ABOUT BRUSH
CF |
CF | "It is so well-crafted and with such an incredible inner power that I
CF | couldn't stop drawing."
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask hayao about shrine"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > ASK HAYAO ABOUT SHRINE
CF |
CF | "I can't answer that, but we can trust the kami when we have
CF | unanswered questions."
CF |
CF | > DavidW asks, "What's a kami?"
Pinkunz says, "I don't recall."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take brush"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > TAKE BRUSH
CF |
CF | You take the brush and closely examine it: it looks beautiful! You'd
CF | like to keep it for yourself, but then you feel there's something
CF | wrong about this object and you put it back on the table.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take ink"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > TAKE INK
CF |
CF | There's no need to. It's just an ink bottle.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "kami, object of worship in Shinto and other indigenous religions of Japan. The term kami is often translated as "god," "lord," or "deity," but it also includes other forces of nature, both good and evil, which, because of their superiority or divinity, become objects of reverence and respect."
DavidW asks, "It's in the backyard, he said?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | It looks like you still have things to do. Try talking and asking
CF | questions to Hayao-san.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask hayao about kami"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > ASK HAYAO ABOUT KAMI
CF |
CF | "I can't answer that, but we can trust the kami when we have
CF | unanswered questions."
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Cut scene isn't over I guess."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "read notepad"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > READ NOTEPAD
CF |
CF | It holds a list of things to research. At present it says: kirin,
CF | akaname, apparitions, suiko, yokai, monsters, gaki, nopperabo, beans,
CF | sumo, salt, oni, and that's it.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask hayao about nopperabo"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > ASK HAYAO ABOUT NOPPERABO
CF |
CF | "You mean something like this?" Hayao-san shows you a drawing of a
CF | faceless school girl. You cannot help screaming again.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask hayao about suiko"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > ASK HAYAO ABOUT SUIKO
CF |
CF | "I did draw a suiko recently. I am developing a concept for an
CF | incoming animated project."
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask hayao about akaname"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > ASK HAYAO ABOUT AKANAME
CF |
CF | "I drew an akaname, a couple of days ago. Just for fun. They might be
CF | scary, but harmless."
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask hayao about monsters"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > ASK HAYAO ABOUT MONSTERS
CF |
CF | "You are telling me you actually met those creatures? This changes the
CF | situation. We must do something about it."
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz asks, "Do you think it'll make you ask about each notepad entry before letting us leave?"
DavidW says, "I don't know."
DavidW says, "I'm doing this Q and A for lack of any better idea."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Now that you are determined to end this mess, you take the brush and
CF | go to the hidden shrine.
CF |
CF | Hidden Shrine
CF | The backyard of Hayao's home is actually a wide open space that
CF | narrows towards the east into a short path. At the end of it stands a
CF | tiny shrine carved into the stone. Towards the west you go back inside
CF | Hayao's home.
CF |
CF | You can see your friend Hayao here.
CF |
CF | You can also see an altar (on which is a brush holder (which is
CF | empty)) here.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Fair enough."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x shrine"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > X SHRINE
CF |
CF | It's a tiny one carved into the stone. Apparently, as incredible as it
CF | may seem, all this mess started here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x holder"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > X HOLDER
CF |
CF | This small wooden box is where the brush was originally found. Maybe
CF | sealing the brush inside and blessing the ground will break the spell.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Hold on! [Draws a stack of gold bars.] Okay, go ahead."
DavidW asks, "put brush in holder, close holder, pour salt?"
Pinkunz says, "Probably, yeah."
DavidW says, "what, you want to use the brush for things that aren't monsters?? What a warped mind you must have."
Pinkunz says, "Guilty as charged."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "put brush in holder"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > PUT BRUSH IN HOLDER
CF |
CF | Now the brush is where it belongs. It's almost over.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "close holder"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > CLOSE HOLDER
CF |
CF | You close the brush holder.
CF |
CF | Suddenly, your friend stops as if he just realized something. Try
CF | talking to him.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "talk to friend"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > TALK TO FRIEND
CF |
CF | You can't see any such thing.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "aha"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "talk to hayao"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > TALK TO HAYAO
CF |
CF | "I think we need to perform a ritual to break the spell. Put the brush
CF | into the holder, seal it with the ofuda and finally spread the salt to
CF | bless the ground."
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "We have to remember the dude's name, I guess."
Pinkunz asks, "Ofuda?"
DavidW asks, "ofuda, what's that?"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "ask hayao about ofuda"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > ASK HAYAO ABOUT OFUDA
CF |
CF | "As you know, it can be used to seal "evil" away."
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "Yes, of course I know that. I was just testing you."
Pinkunz says, "By ofuda the Japanese refer to a kind of amulet or talisman printed on a small piece of paper. Pilgrims, the faithful, simple tourists even, rarely visit a Buddhist temple or Shint� shrine without acquiring a piece or two, be that for their own purpose or for the sake of a relative or friend."
Pinkunz asks, "So, the main shrine?"
DavidW asks, "So now we go to the ofuda store?"
Roger says, "we know them as 'fortune cookie fortunes'"
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "consult book about ofuda"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > CONSULT BOOK ABOUT OFUDA
CF |
CF | In Shinto and Buddhism an ofuda is a talisman made out of various
CF | materials such as paper, wood, cloth or metal. Certain kinds of ofuda
CF | are intended for a specific purpose, such as protection against
CF | calamity or misfortune, safety within the home, or finding love, and
CF | may be kept on one's person or used to seal specific areas (such as
CF | gates, doorways, kitchens, or ceilings).
CF |
CF | > DavidW says, "Shrine, store, inn, or jizo statues, I guess."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Inside the House
CF | You finally made it to your friend's house. The room is rather small,
CF | but books, magazines and drawing tools are scattered everywhere. To
CF | the west you exit the house, while a small door to the east takes you
CF | to the backyard.
CF |
CF | You can see your friend Hayao here.
CF |
CF | You can also see a drawing table (on which is an ink bottle) here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main Roade House
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | Here the road splits in two directions: the first turns northeast and
CF | heads out of town; the second proceeds straight to the east towards
CF | the last house of the village. You can also see a small pond directly
CF | to the north and a residential area to the south. Towards the west you
CF | go back to the town. Now that you scared the oni away you can also go
CF | east towards your friend's house.
CF |
CF | You can see some black powder here.
CF |
CF | A stray dog barks in the distance.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Probably, yeah."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "w"
CF ] Main Roade House
CF |
CF | > W
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x statues"
CF ] Main Roade House
CF |
CF | > X STATUES
CF |
CF | Jizos protect the souls of children but also travellers, and have been
CF | made as memorials to protect the spirits of those who passed away
CF | before they could complete their pilgrimage on Earth. The statues
CF | often wear a red mantel that, according to Japanese folk belief, is
CF | the color for expelling demons and illnesses.
CF |
CF | A stray dog barks in the distance.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x ofuda"
CF ] Main Roade House
CF |
CF | > X OFUDA
CF |
CF | You can't see any such thing.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Omotesando House
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | A stray dog barks in the distance.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "s"
CF ] Inari Shrineouse
CF |
CF | > S
CF |
CF | Inari Shrine
CF | You are at the north entrance of the Shinto shrine, a structure which
CF | main purpose is to house ("enshrine") one or more kami, the deities of
CF | the Shinto religion. This one is dedicated to "Inari" god of rice,
CF | commerce, fertility, tea, sake, and agriculture. You wouldn't expect
CF | anything else, from a village in rural Japan. You stand close to the
CF | "torii", the access gate. The place is about to close, so access to
CF | the shrine (towards the south) is not possible. It is still full of
CF | people, though, all busy around the shops. The only exit is towards
CF | the north.
CF |
CF | A miko, wearing the traditional white jacket with red pleated
CF | trousers, is patiently waiting behind the shop counter.
CF |
CF | You can also see a shop (on which is an ofuda) and a garbage bin
CF | (which contains some garbage) here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "buy ofuda"
CF ] Inari Shrineouse
CF |
CF | > BUY OFUDA
CF |
CF | "Here is your ofuda. Thank you so much." You take the ofuda and add an
CF | entry to your notepad.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "x ofuda"
CF ] Inari Shrineouse
CF |
CF | > X OFUDA
CF |
CF | It's a powerful talisman, often used to keep demons away or to seal
CF | things to avoid evil to escape.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Omotesandoneouse
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Omotesando
CF | "Sando" is the general word for a road that leads up to a shrine.
CF | Every shrine has one, even if the word isn't preserved in a place
CF | name. "Omote" means "front" (in English you should probably say
CF | "main"), so this is the main road that leads you to the shrine. It
CF | runs north to south, right in the middle of a bamboo thicket. You can
CF | also see a dirt road leading towards the east.
CF |
CF | A stray dog barks in the distance.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "n"
CF ] Main Roadoneouse
CF |
CF | > N
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | You are at a four-way crossroad, slowly approching the east end of the
CF | village. The northbound road take you to another residential area; the
CF | southbound one goes towards the Shrine. West you go back in town,
CF | while proceeding east you go towards your friend's house. To one side
CF | of the road leading south a few "Jizo" statues are lined up.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Main Roadoneouse
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Main Road
CF | Here the road splits in two directions: the first turns northeast and
CF | heads out of town; the second proceeds straight to the east towards
CF | the last house of the village. You can also see a small pond directly
CF | to the north and a residential area to the south. Towards the west you
CF | go back to the town. Now that you scared the oni away you can also go
CF | east towards your friend's house.
CF |
CF | You can see some black powder here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Inside the House
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Inside the House
CF | You finally made it to your friend's house. The room is rather small,
CF | but books, magazines and drawing tools are scattered everywhere. To
CF | the west you exit the house, while a small door to the east takes you
CF | to the backyard.
CF |
CF | You can see your friend Hayao here.
CF |
CF | You can also see a drawing table (on which is an ink bottle) here.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "e"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > E
CF |
CF | Now that you are determined to end this mess, you take the brush and
CF | go to the hidden shrine.
CF |
CF | Hidden Shrine
CF | The backyard of Hayao's home is actually a wide open space that
CF | narrows towards the east into a short path. At the end of it stands a
CF | tiny shrine carved into the stone. Towards the west you go back inside
CF | Hayao's home.
CF |
CF | You can see your friend Hayao here.
CF |
CF | You can also see an altar (on which is a brush holder (which is
CF | closed)) here.
CF |
CF | > Pinkunz says, "Thank goodness someone left like $200 in change in the vending machine."
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "seal holder"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > SEAL HOLDER
CF |
CF | I think you wanted to say "seal brush holder with something". Please
CF | try again.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "seal holder with ofuda"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > SEAL HOLDER WITH OFUDA
CF |
CF | As soon as you put the ofuda on the box, the talisman seals it and
CF | disappears, as if it was absorbed by the box itself. You feel like the
CF | world is changing colors and sets at ease. Maybe it was not really
CF | evil but, whatever it was, is now resting in peace. You still have
CF | something to do, though.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "pour salt"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > POUR SALT
CF |
CF | You need to take the salt first.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "take salt"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > TAKE SALT
CF |
CF | You can now spread the salt to bless the altar.
CF |
CF | >
DavidW says (to ClubFloyd), "spread salt"
CF ] Hidden Shrineuse
CF |
CF | > SPREAD SALT
CF |
CF |
CF | You spread the salt on the ground, blessing it. You are finally done
CF | with your quest and, despite what happened, you feel your friendship
CF | with Hayao is stronger than ever. After promising each other that,
CF | from now on, you'll avoid working with enchanted artifacts, you start
CF | refining your plans about a future cooperation in the animation
CF | business. It only takes a couple of days, then you go back to the
CF | metropolis to prepare the groundwork...
CF |
CF | ... A few years have now passed from those events that helped shape
CF | your future. The world has been appointing you and Hayao as the best
CF | expression of a certain Japanese entertainment system, and Kazuo's
CF | collaboration with Shougetsudo Company and its marvellous brushes also
CF | had something to do with it. Although flattered, titles like these
CF | never really meant anything to you guys since all you ever wanted to
CF | do was tell stories that would make people think. On your way to your
CF | office you stop in front of a Lawson konbini. On its window a sign
CF | says: Ghibli Museum tickets available here.
CF |
CF | Dedicated to Isao Takahata - Studio Ghibli co-founder
CF | October 29, 1935 - April 5, 2018
CF |
CF |
CF | *** You have won ***
CF |
CF |
CF | Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO the last move or QUIT? Roger says, "yay, we have salted the earth"
DavidW says, "hooray"
Pinkunz says (to Roger), "ahaha."
Pinkunz says, "The memorial is cute."
DavidW says, "yeah"
Pinkunz says, "It's weird to play these TALJ games without the tutorial in a way."
Pinkunz says, "I know we don't need it."
Pinkunz says, "But, the Comp requires a robust tutorial, and is a significant component of the voting."
Pinkunz says, "So, the authors put alot of work into it, so it's ironic to play it straight."



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