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vivarium2014-10-12 11:16 am
vivariummods) wrote in vivarium2014-10-12 11:16 am
CALHOUN HOUR - SURVIVOR
| At the crack of dawn, presumably, Calhoun gathers everyone in the first floor warehouse to make an announcement. "That's right, it's time for another of my special events!" He seems pretty pleased with himself. "I noticed you lazy, fat test subjects really let yourselves go last round! It's like I don't feed you here or something." "Well, I'm worried about your health, always lazing about and not getting proper exercise. So, I decided to be the change I want to see in the world, and so we're going to do something a littttttttllllllle different this time." "To stop you guys from getting soft from all the fun you're having here, it's time for a little workout." From one of the doors Calhoun never lets anyone go through there's a loud, metallic banging sound repeating, as if something is trying to get out. Calhoun does not seem troubled at all by this. In fact, he seems pretty excited. "The rules are simple, everyone's getting sixty coins to use as they see fit. You'll notice the vending machines on both warehouse floors. Anyone who isn't caught will even get a memory back." But what does that mean? "So go on, survive for 23 hours, I'll even give you a five minute head start. Good luck!" And with that he scurries off. Should people hang around they'll get to witness that same door open five minutes later. From the door comes several figures, human in shape but something is very, very wrong. They seem to be robotic, skeletal humans. At one point they must have had some synthetic skin over them but most of it seems to be melting or ripped off. They don't move very fast, mostly they shamble about until they focus on a target. Better hope it's not you! |
BASIC INFO
✖ There is no turn in for this event. For AC it counts as a puzzle room, as all Calhoun Hours do, so make sure to get ten comments in!
✖ Everyone starts with 60 coins to be used as they see fit regardless of what happens in the event. The vending machines offer a variety of items that can be purchased. Calhoun's Shop is closed for the entire IC day.
✖ The robots are not mod controlled, so feel free to include them in any thread and control them! If you have any specific questions about their behaviour let us know, otherwise here's a rundown:
✖ The robots move at a steady walking pace when they are searching. When they find someone, they will focus in on a single person and be much faster. No one in game would be fast enough at this point to outrun them in a straight line, you'll need to be lucky or creative to escape!
✖ The robots are drawn to rotten meat for whatever reason. If rotten meat is put down in a corner, any nearby robots will go to see. They will not stop chasing someone for this however, so it can't just be thrown to make them walk away. A flare, on the other hand, will daze any robot near it for half a minute, giving ample time to escape.
✖ The robots are violent, but will not maim or kill anyone. They will attack with their arms, like blunt metal weapons, enough to try and subdue whoever it is to grab them. If the character does not fight, they will not attack and simply drag them away. If you're unsure how far one should go, let us know, but the rule of thumb is there really shouldn't be any life threatening or dangerous injuries.
✖ Characters can attack the robots, but it's very difficult to subdue them. They are physically more powerful than humans and several areas of their torso and limbs are malfunctioning and sparking, and can give a nasty shock if touched.
✖ When a robot catches someone, it will drag them to the elevators and lock them in. They will be alone, and because Calhoun's a wonderful host, there will be a constant, grating sound, just enough so you can't get to sleep at all. Should you want your character to get out, they will have to go to the screen and name someone else to send a robot specifically after. If that person is caught, then your character is freed and that character gets elevator'd.
✖ Characters are more than free to try and break open an elevator if someone is trapped inside. However, remember, these are extremely durable and their doors will not open to normal means. The only way that it can open is from the outside, and through the hatch. This hatch is extremely heavy and difficult to turn, and it will create a lot of noise, so it will certainly attract multiple robots. While not impossible, it will be extremely close to impossible to free someone with one person, due to the robots. With two people, it is more doable but still difficult, and with three, it's easier. The more people to team up, the chances of success to free someone increases.
✖ All the rooms are opened! Characters can go anywhere, even puzzle rooms they have not done. Even if you don't have nine BP, the cafeteria is open, but nothing is working and there is no food so tough luck. The only room that is complete blocked off are the sleeping dorms. That door will be completely blocked off.
✖ The first ten hours will be under normal conditions. After that the lights will be turned off and the only real source of light will be a small light on the bracelets. The light from the bracelets can be turned on and off, it lasts for 30 minutes before needing 15 minutes to recharge, so use wisely! Having the light on will attract the robots easier.
✖ After the lights are off, more random things will happen, such as doors closing behind you and staying closed for a while, screens or electronics randomly turning on and off, etc. Feel free to assume strange things like that, if you're unsure, as always ask us.
✖ This event will last for 4 OOC days and 1 IC day. It ends on October 15th 11:59. At that time, you can assume memories are won and such.
✖ If you have any questions? Ask and we will try to get back to you asap.
✖ Have a nice trick!
FIRST TEN HOURS
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3 basically with theatre shenanigans
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oh well in that case I guess Heiji has his too for some reason
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are they finally on their date now
yes, but it's a shitty one because there are zombie robots
robots ruin the mood, it's true
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Let's test water on robots! Then sink one!
this can't go wrong!!
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You mind if Snake wanders here too?
of course not!
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for hershel only sorry friends
all for me
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