day zero

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dreamland day zero 42 players remaining. [You wake up in a temporary barracks set up behind an amusement park. The weather is chilly but pleasant, and there aren't any lines for the rides - in fact, it seems you have this place to yourself. The entire park appears to have been abandoned some years ago, and though everything is in working order, it is overgrown with plants and seems rusted and unsafe. As for you, something has happened, though you aren't sure what. There's a throbbing pain in your head, and you can't focus, as though you're coming off heavy pain medications. However you think you should look, you look like a human now. Under the bandages wrapped around your temple, old and smelling like blood, you'll find a recently stitched up scar wound and the inability to focus on your memories. You have no knowledge of how you came to be here; you may even have forgotten certain aspects of your life, or feel confused about them. The fact of your missing memories is obvious, a dark blank spot. Under the bandages around your wrist, you'll find a brightly colored bracelet, decorated with the face of the smiling cartoon animal on your wall, embedded into your flesh. It beeps a merry tune and welcomes you to DreamLand Fun Park. Just then, a voice comes over the loudspeaker.] "Good morning to all of our new guests! The park is now open! We'll get started later, but for now, have a magical day with your new friends! Oh, and there may be a few nasty side effects to your medical condition. If you meet someone having trouble adjusting to reality, please be polite!" [In your room, you'll find a small box containing several personal items - no weapons, magical items, or technology advanced beyond the early 21st century, and nothing dangerous, but otherwise anything you would ordinarily find on your person is there. Of course, nothing with cell reception or internet connectivity can manage to pick up a signal. If you swipe your bracelet against the steel door, it unlocks. You may now explore your accommodations, or venture out into the park.] profiles character statuses setting This is an IC mingle covering the first day! Night roles will go up Monday at 4 PM EST, but you are welcome to continue to thread here once that happens. Make sure to follow any updates on plurk!

Comments

[jingler]

Yes that seems to be the case. I just hope I didn't go overboard with it.

[Well he'll just keep this way for now.]

What about you miss? What did you take out of there?

[photonement]

Not a whole lot, heh. Just this.

[She lifts up her bag and in direct sunlight it's closer to translucent: a themed stationary pad and souvenir pen inside.] I want to make a map, you see. Do you think the park's too large for that, from what you've seen so far, sir?

[jingler]

[He nods.]

It is fairly large, but regardless of that I think a map is an excellent idea. Especially with the size, it could be easy for someone to get lost if they don't know their way around. If you should need any help, I would be happy to lend assistance.

[He's not sure how useful he would be for mapping, but it sounds like a lot for one person to do alone for such a big place.]

[photonement]

Yeah, I want to get the perimeter so I'm sure I can't get inside all the buildings by myself. I'd be really grateful for any contributions you have.

Isn't it kind of strange that the park has all this merchandise but doesn't hand out maps? Maybe they got tired of keeping them up-to-date.

[jingler]

It is odd. Maybe they want us to be lost or all the maps are outdated as you say. So far I've noticed that not all buildings are accessible, but if we are only mapping the outside there should be no issue.

[photonement]

[They reach a door and she tries a handle.] You're right... there's not even a swiping station over here either.

[So on to the toy store--] Oh, hey, this one is open!