Infinite Tag

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/cicadas.wav" type="audio/wav"> </audio> You approach the ''Center for the State of Play'', a colorful building, designed with the best materials Blue Edison can provide. To your left you see a beautiful statue with a fountain Go towards the [[Fountain]] To your right you hear a small group of protestors Go towards the [[Protestors]] In front of you is the Center of play Enter the [[Center for the State of Play]]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/museumAmbience.wav" type="audio/wav"> </audio> You enter a great hall, with glistening neons in energetic patterns. To you left you see the [[History of Menlo and Blue Edison]] In front of you is [[Registration]] To your left is a small expo with a [[Vendor]] barking about his wares. You notice a bathroom sign, and [[decide to use the facilities]]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/museumFountain.wav" type="audio/wav"> </audio> The fountain is a tall and colorful eyesore of a thing. (set: $visitedFountain to true) <img src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/Fountain.jpg"> It depicts a group of people running in the circle around the fountain, each with their arms outtrecthed, reaching in front of them to touch the other, while looking back in joy, as they run from their chaser. Each statue is progresses in age from a prepubescent child, to the time when you are in the summer of play, through young adult and middle age, to the the last count. At the base you see a sign [[Read Sign]] You hear the scurrys of small feet and laughter on the other side of the statue. [[Approach Laughter]]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/demonstration.wav" type="audio/wav"> </audio> <img src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/Protest.png" alt="protestors"> (set: $visitedProtestors to true) "End Insider Tagging!" "End Insider Tagging!" You hear the chants of a small group, holding signs that read, "Fair Play" and "Blue Edison is NOT IT" They offer you a pamphlet. THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF MENLO'S TAG Do you take it? [[Take it]] [[Don't Take It]] Make a [[rude gesture towards the protestors]]

(set: $pamphlet to true) You are enthusiastically handed a pamphlet, as the protestor presses the paper into your hand. They tell you, "Read this and share it with all the ITs you know!" [[Read it]] [[Put it in your pocket and save for later]] return to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]]

(set: $pamphlet to false) The protestors scowl at you. You read their signs. [[You're not impressed]] Return to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/museumAmbience.wav" type="audio/wav"> </audio> You enter a large, round, domed room, with bright murals on the wall, Its in the same color scheme as everything Blue Edison does, a rich neon candy pop on everything. { (if: $visitedFountain) [The same color scheme is on the fountain outside.] } { (if: $pamphlet) [Noticibly absent is the history depicted in the pamphlet given to you by the protestors] } Along the wall is a huge timeline of events, depicting the major moments of Menlo Park [[Approach Timeline|Timeline info]] You see a hologram of a robotic insect, a geomite is says above it. [[Approach Geomite education station|Geomite info]] Return to [[Center for the State of Play]]

(if: $keeperOfPlayVisited)[ Its the same elder you met at the fountain (if: $keeperOfPlay is "agree")[ You're glad you took the time to listen to the elder. This will do well for your placement during registration if they are are you keeper. ] (if: $keeperOfPlay is "disagree")[ You're regretful of the tone you took with the elder, and wonder how this might effect your placement during registration, if they are your keeper. ] (if: $keeperOfPlay is "ignore")[ You're glad you didn't reveal any bit of yourself to the keeper. They are discerning folk, and could be looking for weak players to funnel out through insider tagging. ] ] (else:)[ You approach the elder, who lock eyes with you. ] From this point on, every decision matters, every turn can result in fame and fortune, or a ticket to the back of the bus to nowhere. Lets begin the [[Summer of Play]]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/vendorAmbience.flac" type="audio/flac"> </audio> Welcome! Would you like to see some of the latest and greatest TagTech from Blue Edison? You won't believe how we've been able to redistribute the thermal distros of the geomites in the next OS version. [[Ask about tech]] Return to [[Center for the State of Play]]

(set: $visitedFountain to false) (set: $pamphlet to false) (set: $keeperOfPlayVisited to false) (set: $visitedWhet to false) You stand outside the gates of the grounds to ''The Center for the State of Play''. Here, all Citizens who have reached the eligible age, shall register their geomite tags within the system, and prepare for their Summer of Play. Walk through the gate to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]]

The sign reads Commissioned in 2023 In celebration for the 50 year Anniversary of the incorporation of Menlo Park under Blue Edison TM You notice a strange shimmer just above the sign, low enough for anyone to touch. [[You touch it]] Return to [[Fountain]]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/childrenPlaying.mp3" type="audio/mp3"> </audio> You see two children chasing one another. One acrobatically, dodging and rolling and diving to avoid the other. There is no fear of elbow and knee bumps bruises and scrapes here. The ground is soft and padded, despite its concrete look. One of the many materials science inventions of Blue Edison. The kids trade tags back and forth in this dance of give and take, out and in. (if: not $keeperOfPlayVisited)[ (set: $keeperOfPlayVisited to true) You hear footsteps approach from behind you. "The painful shrieks of unbridled joy from a child bubble up cherished memories from the past, don't they?" [[Ignore]] [[Agree]] [[Disagree]] ] (else:)[ Return to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]] ]

(set: $keeperOfPlay to "ignored") "Hmm, quiet stealthy type, eh? Good to keep your cards close to your chest in this game. Play doesn't mean what it used to mean in this State." [[Wink and walk away]] [[Start talking|Continue talking]]

(set: $keeperOfPlay to "agreed") You nod, with a smile on your face. One that reveals a mind is reminiscing on once innocent times, when play was all. "You'll do well to remember this feeling in the coming days" [[Continue talking]] Return to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]]

(set: $keeperOfPlay to "disagreed") You shake your head, disapprovingly. Revealing a hint of something contemptuous towards the children, for the lack of seriousness with which they are approaching this game, seriousness you must show Blue Edison you are willing to bring to the table. "Hmmm, such a shame. Seeing more and more of your type everyday. Remember, all work and no play makes Jacks and Jills a dull droll to roll down the hill with." Return to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/vendorAmbience.flac" type="audio/flac"> </audio> I have a few geomite upgrades for you to demo Which would you like to know more about anything?: [[Proximity Alert]] [[Geomite Waveguide]] (if: $pamphlet)[ Return to the [[Center for the State of Play|beware]] ] (else:)[ Return to the [[Center for the State of Play]] ]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/vendorAmbience.flac" type="audio/flac"> </audio> So I'm going to sync the demo on my geomites with yours. Here, take my hand. [[Shake hands to transfer Proximity Alert demo]] [[Politely decline transfer]]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/vendorAmbience.flac" type="audio/flac"> </audio> So I'm going to sync the demo on my geomites with yours. Here, take my hand. [[Shake hands to transfer Waveguide demo]] [[Politely decline transfer of Waveguide]]

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<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/vendorAmbience.flac" type="audio/flac"> </audio> You feel a faint, barely noticible tickle as soon as you make contact with the vendors palm. The feeling quickly moves up your arm and subtly dissapates completely just past your elbow. "Give it a moment, the geomites take a few seconds to sync with yours" After a few seconds, you begin to feel a pulse, like the haptics of old mobile phones, except one whole side of your body feels the pusel. As you turn, you feel the pulse change its position on your body, but always facing thes ame direction. "So I have a dummy signal, coming from about 1000 feet in that direction. The pulse your feeling is a proximity measurement the geomites are measuring to that target. With this upgrade, you'll be able to have a sixth sense for the location of whoever is it! Well, if they don't have their own counter measures..." You move towards the signal, and feel the pulses come faster and faster as you move closer. The feeling stops after a minute. "Would you like to know about the [[Geomites|Geomite Waveguide]]?" (if: $pamphlet)[ Return to the [[Center for the State of Play|beware]] ] (else:)[ Return to the [[Center for the State of Play]] ]

The protestor catches your smirk. "You juss anotha dissit, off with you" [[Get involved]] Return to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]]

"Off with you, all of this is nonsense. Its just a game" "You don't even know what we're really fighting to protect here. You really should take this and read it." [[Take it]]

(set: $readPamphlet to true) You find yourself glancing through the pamphlet. You see a topic that catches your eye. [[Geomite Tags]] [[Modern Indentured Servatude: What the Company Store is Really Selling]]

You sheepishly put the pamphlet in your back pocket. Return to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]]

"This invassive to the environment and invasive to our bodies technology that is depleting our lands of its heritage..." "Strip mining..." "Its being kept from the traditional uses such as ..." You trail off [[You throw it back and say its nonsense as you walk away]] Read More [[Read it]] [[Put it in your pocket and save for later]]

"We work our land but cannot own it!" You read a history of the labor movement that is completely at odds with your Blue Edison Patented Learning Algorithmic Eductation System. [[You throw it back and say its nonsense as you walk away]] Read More [[Read it]] [[Put it in your pocket and save for later]]

(set: $pamphlet to false) Return to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]]

You present the back of your hand, knowing its the universal derogatory gesture towards Not ITs, saying "you're not worth tagging" Continue to Engage [[Protestors]] Ignore them and Return to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/FountainMusic.wav" type="audio/wav"> </audio> You touch the panel, and a spot of glowing light appears where your finger touched. (set: $choices to (array: "Red", "Orange", "Yellow", "Green", "Blue", "Purple")) You notice its your favorite color [(display: "Color")]<choice| [[Submit|Results]]

(print: $choices's 1st) waves radiate over the statue, and undulate in a psychadelic neon that's very on brand for Blue Edison. You wonder how of all the shades of (print: $choices's 1st), Blue Edison is able to tune it so specifically for you. You continue hearing laughter on the other side of the statue [[Approach Laughter]] Return to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]]

{ (link: (text: $choices's 1st) )[ (set: $choices to (rotated: -1, ...$choices)) (replace: ?choice)[(display: "Color")] ] }

You start to come up with something witty to say, but the elder polietly pats you on the soulder, and says, "unfortunatelyu, i only have so many counts left, and must be on my way. I'll see you inside." They walk towards the Center for the State of Play Return to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]]

Return to [[Outside the Center for the State of Play]]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/publicBathroomAmbience.wav" type="audio/wav"> </audio> You use the bathroom as one does. (if: not $visitedWhet and $pamphlet)[ (set: $visitedWhet to true) As you leave the bathroom, Whet Stone, the child of CEO Buff Stone, the IT Kid passes by. "You dropped this" you hear them say. You turn around and see them holding the propaganda pamphlet [[That's not mine]] Say thanks and [[Awkwardly put it back in your pocket]] ] (else:) [ [[Return to Center for the State of Play|Center for the State of Play]] ]

(set: $pamphlet to false) "I have no idea what that is." You say, leaving Whet holding the pamphlet, as you [[return to the central area|Center for the State of Play]]

You see a breakdown of how the geomite tags work { (if: $pamphlet) [The information here stands in stark contrast to the information depicted in the pamphlet given to you by the protestors] } <img src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/Geomites.png" alt="Geomites"> Return to [[History of Menlo and Blue Edison]]

{set: whetPamphlet to True} You say "Thank You" and awkwardly put the pamphlet back into your pocket. Whet gives you a suspicious look. Return to [[Center for the State of Play]]

<img src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/Timeline.jpg" alt="Timeline"> Return to [[History of Menlo and Blue Edison]]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/vendorAmbience.flac" type="audio/flac"> </audio> Suit yourself. Would you like to know about the [[Geomite Waveguide]] ? (if: $pamphlet)[ Return to the [[Center for the State of Play|beware]] ] (else:)[ Return to the [[Center for the State of Play]] ]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/vendorAmbience.flac" type="audio/flac"> </audio> Suit yourself. Would you like to know about the [[Proximity Alert]]? (if: $pamphlet)[ Return to the [[Center for the State of Play|beware]] ] (else:)[ Return to the [[Center for the State of Play]] ]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/vendorAmbience.flac" type="audio/flac"> </audio> You feel a faint, barely noticible tickle as soon as you make contact with the vendors palm. The feeling quickly moves up your arm, to your shoulder, and eventually your face. "Give it a moment, the geomites take a few seconds to sync with yours" After a few seconds, you begin to see some flashes in your eye. "yes, the geomites are attaching themselves to your optic nerve, intercepting the signals from your retna, and giving you a digital overlay!" Suddenly you see a Heads Up Display, showing your username, latest online mentions and tags, a rank (currently unlisted), as well as a map of the immediate area. The visual illusion fades after a minute. "Would you like to know about the [[Proximity Alert]]?" (if: $pamphlet)[ Return to the [[Center for the State of Play|beware]] ] (else:)[ Return to the [[Center for the State of Play]] ]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[To Be Continued....] (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[Return to [[Outside the Gates]]]

<audio autoplay> <source src="http://jalexmorrison.com/media/vendorAmbience.flac" type="audio/flac"> </audio> Just as you turn to head away from the vendor, you hear, "By the way, I couldn't help but notice that bit of literature in your pocket. That's written by a bunch of malcontented Notits who are just jealous that they just can't keep up. Be careful who sees you with that around here, word travels fast about who is and isn't 'with it', get it?" Return to [[Center for the State of Play]]

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