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bloodreigns.inform/Source/story.ni

@@ -32,9 +32,13 @@ Hank Accused is a truth state that varies.
 Chief of Police Accused is a truth state that varies.
 Crime solved is a truth state that varies.
 Second murder is a truth state that varies.
+Confidence Restored is a truth state that varies.
+Arnold Revealed is a truth state that varies.
 
 Officer Arnold has a truth state called chatted up.
 
+Shooting is an action applying to one visible thing and one visible thing. Understand "shoot [someone] with [something]" as shooting.
+
 Chapter 1 - Setting Up the Figures
 
 Figure of Police Clerk is the file "clerk.jpg".
@@ -48,6 +52,7 @@ Figure of Me is the file "me.jpg".
 Figure of BBQ is the file "bbq.jpg".
 Figure of 1 of a Kind is the file "1ofakind.jpg".
 Figure of Liberty Memorial is the file "liberty_memorial.jpg".
+Figure of Zingo is the file "zingo.jpg".
 
 Chapter 2 - Setting Up the Tables
 
@@ -152,6 +157,7 @@ command	description
 "credits"	"Display the credits for this game"
 "accuse"	"Accuse a person of murder"
 "talk to"	"You will talk to someone for once in your life."
+"flirt with"	"You flirt with someone."
 
 Table of Dice Help Commands
 command	description
@@ -182,7 +188,6 @@ Chief of Police is a person. The description is "This is the man that is in char
 
 Chapter 5 - Setting Up Things
 
-[ Key Things ]
 The ring of awesomeness is a thing. It is wearable. The description is "An awesome-looking ring that fits your finger perfectly.".
 The detective's hat is a thing. It is wearable. The description is "A black stereotypical detective's hat.".
 The detective's badge is a thing. It is wearable. The description is "A golden-colored, metallic detective's badge.".
@@ -192,7 +197,8 @@ Crime Scene Photos is a thing. The description is "These are photos of the murde
 ye flask is a thing. It is in City Hall. The description is "It is a flask containing some unknown liquid."
 Balloon Dog is a thing. The description is "This green dog-shaped balloon animal was masterfully crafted by Zongi, the Clown. It has 'Colonel Barleyton at Bartle Hall' written on it.".
 TV is a thing. The TV is in Bartle Hall. The description is "The flat screen 8K OLED TV has a black trim.".
-Dice is a thing. The description is "These two six-sided dice are special in that they look red with chrome metal poured over parts of it. They're especially useful for playing Steal the Dragon Hoard, which can be played with the command 'game'."
+Dice is a thing. The description is "These two six-sided dice are special in that they look red with chrome metal poured over parts of it. They're especially useful for playing Steal the Dragon Hoard, which can be played with the command 'game'.".
+Detective's gun is a thing. The description is "A short nosed pistol useful only in the most dire of situations.".
 
 [ Other Things ]
 
@@ -226,6 +232,13 @@ Carry out helping:
 		say "[bold type][command entry][roman type]: [description entry][line break]";
 	pause the game.
 
+Understand "flirt with [something]" as flirting. Flirting is an action applying to one visible thing.
+Instead of flirting:
+	if the noun is Police Clerk:
+		say "She smiles huge.";
+	otherwise:
+		say "They don't seem interested. Sorry.".
+
 Understand "talk to [something]" as talking. Talking is an action applying to one visible thing.
 
 After talking when noun is Melkior:
@@ -244,12 +257,8 @@ After talking when noun is Mr Linendot:
 		move can of vanilla pepso to location of the player;
 		silently try taking the can of vanilla pepso.
 
-[ After rubbing when noun is ring of awesomeness and crime solved is true:
-	say "[bold type]You feel a warmth about you.  Suddenly, everthing fades to black. Upon waking up you look around...";
-	move the player to Resurrection Leawood Narthex Center. ]
-
 After rubbing when noun is ring of awesomeness and crime solved is false:
-	say "A disembodied voice says 'AWESOOOME!'".
+	say "A hollow, disembodied voice says 'AWESOOOME!'".
 
 [ For displaying figures ]
 
@@ -282,6 +291,9 @@ After examining Melkior:
 After examining Buckethead:
 	display the Figure of Buckethead.
 
+After examining Zingo:
+	display the Figure of Zingo.
+
 After examining Elmo:
 	display the Figure of Elmo & Gandalf;
 	say "[Elmo] and [Gandalf the Grey] are playing a game.".
@@ -334,8 +346,9 @@ Chapter 7 - The Game
 
 When play begins:
 	Now the player has dice;
+	Now the player has Detective's gun;
 	Now the player is wearing the ring of awesomeness;
-	now the player is wearing detective's badge.
+	now the player is wearing detective's badge;
 	now the player is wearing detective's hat.
 
 [ Act I ]
@@ -371,7 +384,7 @@ Every turn while Act I is happening:
 		silently try taking Crime Scene Photos.
 
 [Act II]
-Act II Scene 1 is a scene. Act II Scene 1 begins when Act I ends. Act II Scene 1 ends when Police Clerk has Crime Scene Photos.
+Act II - Scene 1 is a scene. Act II - Scene 1 begins when Act I ends. Act II - Scene 1 ends when Police Clerk has Crime Scene Photos.
 
 To decide whether Crime Scene Photos interests Police Clerk:
 	if Police Clerk has Crime Scene Photos, no;
@@ -386,7 +399,7 @@ After giving Crime Scene Photos to Police Clerk:
 	say "'Oh great! Who now?', you think.";
 	move Officer Arnold to City Hall.
 
-Act II Scene 2 is a scene. Act II Scene 2 begins when Act II Scene 1 ends. Act II Scene 2 ends when the player has Balloon Dog.
+Act II - Scene 2 is a scene. Act II - Scene 2 begins when Act II - Scene 1 ends. Act II - Scene 2 ends when the player has Balloon Dog.
 
 After talking when the noun is Officer Arnold and the chatted up of Officer Arnold is false:
 	now the chatted up of Officer Arnold is true;
@@ -395,7 +408,7 @@ After talking when the noun is Officer Arnold and the chatted up of Officer Arno
 	say "Officer Arnold mutters something under his breath and then says 'Okay. Let's just get to the Plaza area and see what we can find out about this murder. If you don't know where that is, go west, south, and south again, enter the street, and go south until you reach it.'".
 
 After talking when the noun is Zongi the Clown:
-	if Act II Scene 2 is happening:
+	if Act II - Scene 2 is happening:
 		say "Zongi looks you up and down. She says 'Oh...one of your kind. Look. I know nothing about the murder other than try to find a Biker Gang.'";
 		say "Zongi picks up a long, green deflated balloon, inflates it and fashions it into the shape of a dog. She says 'Here! Have this. Maybe it'll help you find your true way out of here.'";
 		move Balloon Dog to the location of the player;
@@ -403,45 +416,46 @@ After talking when the noun is Zongi the Clown:
 	otherwise:
 		say "Zongi looks at you and says 'Wouldn't it be nice if things were a tad bit different?'[paragraph break]You reply with 'Yes. I couldn't agree more. People need to just love one another and respect their humanity.'".
 
-Before going to a room (called new room) while new room is City Hall:
+Before going to a room (called new room) while new room is City Hall and Arnold Revealed is false:
 	say "Outside City Hall, there are at least twenty white protestors raging. Their chant? 'You will not replace us!' and other similar slogans.".
 
 Before going to a room (called new room) while the chatted up of Officer Arnold is true:
 	move Officer Arnold to new room.
 
-Act II Scene 3 is a scene. Act II Scene 3 begins when Act II Scene 2 ends. Act II Scene 3 ends when Second murder is true.
+Act II - Scene 3 is a scene. Act II - Scene 3 begins when Act II - Scene 2 ends. Act II - Scene 3 ends when Second murder is true.
 
-When Act II Scene 3 begins:
+When Act II - Scene 3 begins:
 	move the player to Kansas City Police HQ;
 	move Colonel Barleyton to Bartle Hall;
 	say "Arnold paces around and shouts 'This is already starting out bad. We are being told off by a Gacy-esque clown who tells us random biker gangs did it!'";
-	say "[paragraph break]You say 'No, she said to ask a biker gang about it. But where do we know biker gangs hang out?'";
-	say "[paragraph break]Arnold stops pacing and taps the floor. After a brief pause, he says 'Paola?'";
-	say "[paragraph break]You frown and say 'C'mon, man! I'm not driving all that way for a hunch. Think harder!'";
-	say "[paragraph break]You examine the [Balloon Dog] given to you both by Zongi, the Clown. 'Say, there's something written on this ballon dog.'";
-	say "[paragraph break]'What does it say?'";
+	say "[line break]You say 'No, she said to ask a biker gang about it. But where do we know biker gangs hang out?'";
+	say "[line break]Arnold stops pacing and taps the floor. After a brief pause, he says 'Paola?'";
+	say "[line break]You frown and say 'C'mon, man! I'm not driving all that way for a hunch. Think harder!'";
+	say "[line break]You examine the [Balloon Dog] given to you both by Zongi, the Clown. 'Say, there's something written on this ballon dog.'";
+	say "[line break]'What does it say?'";
 	try examining Balloon Dog.
 
-After talking when the noun is Colonel Barleyton and Act II Scene 3 is happening:
+After talking when the noun is Colonel Barleyton and Act II - Scene 3 is happening:
 	say "Officer Arnold sternly looks at Colonel Barleyton and proclaims 'Alright, buddy! I see the beard and the tattoos. You're clearly a biker. What do you know about the murder of a black boy in 18th & Vine?'";
 	say "[line break]Colonel Barleyton throws an icy glare and says 'The acceptable term is African-American and I am no biker, although there is nothing wrong with that lifestyle. I wish, I could honestly help you out.'";
 	say "[line break]You smile, offer your card, and say 'Thank you, sir! If you could, could you keep an eye out for any information on this while you're town. Seriously, enjoy the convention while here.'";
 	say "[line break]Colonel Barleyton takes the offered card and says 'Sure thing, detective! It's a shame that some people here have such attitudes as this one, and that you get to deal with it, given recent Kansas City history.'";
+	remove Colonel Barleyton from play;
 	now Second murder is true.
 
-Act II Scene 4 is a scene. Act II Scene 4 begins when Act II Scene 3 ends. Act II Scene 4 ends when Hank Accused is true.
+Act II - Scene 4 is a scene. Act II - Scene 4 begins when Act II - Scene 3 ends. Act II - Scene 4 ends when Hank Accused is true.
 
-When Act II Scene 4 begins:
+When Act II - Scene 4 begins:
 	say "You head home and uncomfortably sleep. You have a detective's intuition that this isn't over. The next day, you find out it is true when you hear word that another African-American teen was murdered.";
 	say "[paragraph break]You decide it's time to speak to the Wino King in Penn Valley Park. He seems to always know the whereabouts of things, anyways.";
 	pause the game;
 	move Hank the Wino King to Penn Valley Park;
 	move the player to Penn Valley Park.
 
-Instead of talking when the noun is Hank the Wino King and Act II Scene 4 is happening:
+Instead of talking when the noun is Hank the Wino King and Act II - Scene 4 is happening:
 	say "Hank suspiciously looks at you and says 'So. You've come to the great King of the Winos to find out who your murderer is. I may know a few intimate details, but I'm afraid it'll get me into trouble.'".
 
-Instead of accusing when the noun is Hank the Wino King and Act II Scene 4 is happening:
+Instead of accusing when the noun is Hank the Wino King and Act II - Scene 4 is happening:
 	say "Hank gasps 'Okay! Okay! I'll talk. You don't have to be so pushy. I saw a police car drive up. It was too dark to tell features and I was a little high. He shot that kid in cold blood! Several times. I'll never forget the police car number: 1. Number 1!'";
 	say "Both you and Arnold look at each other. You say 'Thank you. This was most helpful.'";
 	say "As you both walk away, Arnold looks at you and matter of factly says 'You know who has car number 1, don't you?'";
@@ -450,14 +464,81 @@ Instead of accusing when the noun is Hank the Wino King and Act II Scene 4 is ha
 	move the Chief of Police to Kansas City Police HQ;
 	move the player to Kansas City Police HQ.
 
-Act II Scene 5 is a scene. Act II Scene 5 begins when Act II Scene 4 ends. Act II Scene 5 ends when Chief of Police accused is true.
+Act II - Scene 5 is a scene. Act II - Scene 5 begins when Act II - Scene 4 ends. Act II - Scene 5 ends when Chief of Police accused is true.
 
-Instead of accusing when the noun is the Chief of Police and Act II Scene 5 is happening:
+Instead of accusing when the noun is the Chief of Police and Act II - Scene 5 is happening:
 	say "Arnold absolutely beams as you timidly walk up to the Chief of Police and say 'Chief. You're under arrest for the murder of two teenage boys. Your personal police cruiser was seen at the scene of the most recent one.'";
 	say "The Chief glowers sternly and bellows 'You knobs! I was at a fundraiser for widows of the officers killed in the line of duty. Something that you all would only aspire to at this point. For your actions, I only have one thing to say to you: SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY! I will of course alert the appropriate media outlets so that your shame can be fully realized.'";
 	say "You just stand there with your mouth silently opening and closing like a fish. As you are being forcibly escorted out of the police HQ, you think 'It might be time to skulk to Arthur Bryant's for some more BBQ.'";
 	now Chief of Police Accused is true;
 	pause the game.
 
-test me with "eat bbq / enter door / e / w / nw / w / give photos to clerk / w / say hi to arnold / w / s / s / s / s / s / e / say hi to zongi / w / w / say hi to barleyton".
-test pt2 with "say hi to wino / accuse wino / accuse chief"
+[ Act III ]
+
+Act III - Scene 1 is a scene. Act III - Scene 1 begins when Act II - Scene 5 ends. Act III - Scene 1 ends when Confidence Restored is true.
+
+When Act III - Scene 1 begins:
+	move the player to Arthur Bryant's - Internal.
+
+Instead of talking when the noun is a person and Act III - Scene 1 is happening:
+	if the noun is Darcon:
+		say "Darcon manages a smile. 'So, you were played. Many of us have been at some point in their lives. Sure, sure! You're somehow different because you're super detective, but time to wise up and see things for how they are: crap. Life is crap and as soon as you see that, you can realize that you're just as filthy as the next person. What makes you different than that next person is that you like the smell of yours and not theirs. As soon as that happens, you'll be fine when they fling theirs on you. Now, go out there and be a monkey and start flinging yours.'";
+		say "As if hit by a train, you come to the same conclusion. With your restored confidence, you decide to embark on solving the crime anyways. Just where to begin?";
+		say "'The beginning!', you shout as you stand up.";
+		now Confidence Restored is true;
+	otherwise:
+		say "They ignore you. When you keep persisting with conversation, they turn their head.".
+
+Act III - Scene 2 is a scene. Act III - Scene 2 begins when Act III - Scene 1 ends. Act III - Scene 2 ends when Arnold Revealed is true.
+
+Instead of flirting when the noun is Police Clerk and Act III - Scene 2 is happening:
+	say "You give the Police Clerk a devilish smile. 'You and I know we've been playing this game way too long. How about you and I go somewhere nice and see a movie and see where the night takes us? But before that happens, I need to know if you've heard any rumors about members of the force trying to do some wrong things.'";
+	say "She smiles as brightly as her eyes are lit up. 'Oh my! Well, [italic type]Mister[roman type]! That partner of yours, Officer Arnold. He's been snooping around here a lot. Asking for the evidence in those poor boys' murders and then one time I even caught him trying to break in after I closed up!'";
+	say "Your blood pressure drops and you know you have a dumb look on your face. 'It can't be', you think, 'No...no, it wouldn't be'";
+	say "Clearly reading your face, the Police Clerk touches your shoulder. 'You'll find him where you met him.'";
+	move Officer Arnold to City Hall.
+
+Instead of taking when the noun is Officer Arnold and Act III - Scene 2 is happening:
+	say "Officer Arnold is standing before the crowd smiling and egging them on with words of confidence and praise. He sees you approaching.[paragraph break]'So you've come to witness our triumph against your kind?'";
+	say "[line break]'My kind?'".
+
+Instead of accusing when the noun is Officer Arnold and Act III - Scene 2 is happening:
+	say "'You knew about those young boys! You knew who murdered them. You knew because it was you that did it!'";
+	say "[line break]'So? What's two less boys of their kind in this world? It'll keep things under control and right.'";
+	say "[line break]'You're a monster!'";
+	say "[line break]At that moment, Officer Arnold waves his hands at the crowd, points at you, and then crosses his finger around his neck. That's all they needed and they started to chase after you. You eventually lose them at Bartle Hall. Exhausted, you sit down and stare at the television set.";
+	now Arnold Revealed is true;
+	move the player to Bartle Hall.
+
+[ Act IV ]
+
+Act IV is a scene. Act IV begins when Act III - Scene 2 ends.
+
+Instead of flirting when the noun is Police Clerk and Act IV is happening:
+	say "'So, how about a night at the Power and Light District. Like tonight?'";
+	say "[line break]'Sure! Oh, the Chief of Police wants you. He heard about what happened outside City Hall.'";
+	say "[line break]'Okay. Where is he at?'";
+	say "[line break]The police clerk blushes. 'Power and Light District!'";
+	move Officer Arnold to Power & Light District;
+	move Chief of Police to Power & Light District.
+
+Instead of talking when the noun is the Chief of Police and Act IV is happening:
+	say "The Chief of Police says 'So, you think Officer Arnold did it now? You better have good evidence.'".
+
+Instead of accusing when the noun is Officer Arnold and Act IV is happening:
+	say "'Officer Arnold! You're under arrest. You murdered those two African-American boys because you claim to keep African-Americans, or my kind as you put it bluntly, under control. You're a racist and a murderer.'";
+	say "[line break]'Oh ... I ... well ... Yeah, I did all those things. What're you going to do about it when I have the high ground, here!?'";
+	say "[line break]Arnold pulls out his gun and points it at the Chief of Police's head.".
+
+Instead of shooting when the noun is Officer Arnold and the second noun is Detective's gun:
+	say "You pull out your [Detective's gun] and shoot Officer Arnold with deadly aim. Officer Arnold falls back onto the pavement, motionless. You smile at the satisfaction one gets from solving a particularly difficult puzzle and justification.";
+	say "[line break]'Well done, detective! And ... er ... welcome back to the force ...'";
+	say "[paragraph break]You smile and put your gun away. Slowly, you walk back to the police headquarters because you have a hot date that you've been trying to make happen for some time now.";
+	end the story.
+
+Chapter 8 - Tests
+
+test pt1 with "eat bbq / enter door / e / w / nw / w / give photos to clerk / w / talk to arnold / w / s / s / s / s / s / e / talk to zongi / w / w / talk to barleyton".
+test pt2 with "talk to wino / accuse wino / accuse chief".
+test pt3 with "talk to darcon / enter door / nw / w / flirt with Police Clerk / w / accuse arnold".
+test pt4 with "e / e / flirt with Police Clerk / w / sw / talk to Chief of Police / accuse arnold / shoot arnold with gun".

bloodreigns.materials/Extensions/William Moore/Blood Reigns KC Map.i7x

@@ -9,16 +9,15 @@ UMKC is a room. It is southeast of the Plaza. It is south of Nelson-Atkins Museu
 Westport is a room.  It is north of the Plaza. It is south of Penn Valley Park. The description is "Westport is a small district located in midtown Kansas City, MO and known for entertainment and its night life.[paragraph break]There are roads to the north and south.".
 Downtown Kansas City is a room. It is north of Westport. The description is "Downtown Kansas City, MO is a vibrant area full of shops, restaurants, and entertainment.[paragraph break]There are roads to the south and east.".
 18th & Vine is a room. It is east of Downtown Kansas City. The description is "18th and Vine is a very historic district in Kansas City both culturally and ethnically.[paragraph break]There is a road to the west.".
-Leawood is a room. It is south of the Plaza. The description is "An affluent neighborhood in the Greater Kansas City area.".
 
-Arthur Bryant's - External is a room. The description is "Arthur Bryant's is a special BBQ place serving some of the original Kansas City style BBQ sauce and food.[paragraph break]There are roads to the northwest and east.".
+Arthur Bryant's - External is a room. The description is "Arthur Bryant's is a special BBQ place serving some of the original Kansas City style BBQ sauce and food. The aroma of the food fills the area.[paragraph break]There are roads to the northwest and east.".
 Arthur Bryant's - Internal is a room. The description is "The internals of Arthur Bryant's is a cafeteria style restaurant with a few places to sit and more in the back.".
 1 of a Kind is a room. It is northwest of Arthur Bryant's - External. It is east of Kansas City Police HQ. The description is "1 of a Kind is a business that has an interesting horror themed mural on the east side of the building.[paragraph break]The smells of BBQ waft from the southeast. The police HQ is to the west.".
-The Grove Park is a room. It is east of Arthur Bryant's - External. The description is "The Grove Park is a small park located in the 18th & Vine district and is known for the colorful Breach mural.[paragraph break]There is a road to the west.".
+The Grove Park is a room. It is east of Arthur Bryant's - External. The description is "The Grove Park is a small park located in the 18th & Vine district and is known for the colorful Breach mural.[paragraph break]The smells of BBQ await you to the west.".
 
 Penn Valley Park is a room. It is south of Union Station. The description is "Penn Valley Park is a wonderful park containing many features, including the famous, and national, WW I museum.[paragraph break]There are roads to the north and northeast.".
 Crown Center is a room. It is northeast of Penn Valley Park. The description is "Crown Center is a shopping area containing several amenities.[paragraph break]There are roads to the southwest and northwest.".
-Union Station is a room. It is north of Penn Valley Park. It is northwest of Crown Center. The description is "Union Station is a functional Amtrak station containing restaurants, Science City, and other features.[paragraph break]There are a roads to the north, south, and southeast".
+Union Station is a room. It is north of Penn Valley Park. It is northwest of Crown Center. The description is "Union Station is a functional Amtrak station containing restaurants, Science City, and other things that do not strike you as interesting right now.[paragraph break]There are a roads to the north, south, and southeast".
 Bartle Hall is a room. It is north of Crossroads. The description is "Bartle Hall is the largest convention center for Kansas City, MO.[paragraph break]There are roads to the east and south.".
 Crossroads is a room. It is north of Union Station. The description is "The Crossroads is a quaint art district located in downtown Kansas City, MO.[paragraph break]There are roads to the northeast, north, and south.".
 Power & Light District is a room. It is east of Bartle Hall It is northeast of Crossroads. The description is "The Power and Light District is an upscale shopping area located in downtown.[paragraph break]There are roads west and southwest."