"Passport Panic" by "Damon L. Wakes"
The story creation year is 2021.
[FIGURES]
[[fixed letter spacing][roman type]]
Figure of Airport Foyer is the file "AirportFoyer.jpeg".
Figure of Check-in Area is the file "CheckInArea.jpeg".
Figure of Customer Service Desk is the file "CustomerServiceDesk.jpeg".
Figure of Prayer Room is the file "PrayerRoom.jpeg".
Figure of Airport Car Park is the file "AirportCarPark.jpeg".
Figure of Road is the file "Road.jpeg".
Sound of Ba-Ding is the file "Ba-Ding.ogg".
[WORLD RULES]
Include Basic Help Menu by Emily Short.
When play begins:
choose row 1 in Table of Basic Help Options;
now description entry is "This is a game created for Global Game Jam 2021, on the theme of 'Lost and Found.' Explore the airport with NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, and WEST, and be sure to EXAMINE anything that could prove important in your quest. You will also find it useful to ASK people ABOUT things - particularly your missing passport!".
Use scoring.
Maximum score is 5.
the environment is a backdrop. It is everywhere.
Understand "surroundings/room/around" as the environment.
Instead of examining the environment: try looking.
Instead of telling someone about something, try asking the noun about it. Instead of answering the noun that something, try asking the noun about it.
Instead of showing something to someone, try giving the noun to the second noun.
The description of the player is "You look like someone who's lost their passport[if the player is wearing nothing] ...and all their clothes for some reason[end if]."
Instead of taking inventory:
say "[if the player carries something]You're carrying [a list of things carried by the player][otherwise]You're not carrying anything";
say "[if the player is wearing something]. You're wearing [a list of things worn by the player].[end if]"
Checking is an action applying to one visible thing.
Understand "check [something]" as examining.
Petting is an action applying to one visible thing.
Understand "pet [someone]" as petting.
Instead of petting someone that is not the heckin' doggo: say "That would be quite inappropriate!"
Instead of doing anything with the passport when we have not examined the other jeans pocket: say "You've lost your passport! You don't know where it is!"
Understand "talk to [someone]" as a mistake ("To start a conversation, try to ASK [the noun] ABOUT something or TELL [the noun] ABOUT something.").
[LOST PROPERTY]
The lost property crate is a container. Understand "lost property box" as the lost property crate. Understand "box/crate" as the lost property crate. The description of the lost property crate is "A large plastic crate labelled 'LOST PROPERTY' (the label is starting to peel a little)."
The pocket knife is in the lost property crate. The description of the pocket knife is "Fits right in your pocket! Also it's a knife!"
The Nintendo Switch is in the lost property crate. The description of the Nintendo Switch is "Oh, sweet! Free console!"
The stained underwear is in the lost property crate. The description of the stained underwear is "You... don't think anybody is going to want these. They should really be thrown away."
[THE PLAYER]
The player wears a Hawaiian shirt. The description of the Hawaiian shirt is "It's deafeningly loud."
The shirt pocket is part of the Hawaiian shirt. The description of the shirt pocket is "This isn't the kind of shirt that has a pocket."
The player wears a pair of flip-flops. Understand "flip flops" as the pair of flip-flops. Understand "shoes" as the pair of flip-flops. The description of the pair of flip-flops is "Flip! Flop! Flip! Flop!"
The player wears a pair of jeans. The description of the pair of jeans is "Comfy jeans with a hole in the knee."
Instead of taking off the pair of jeans: say "You're, uh... You're not wearing anything under those, so no. You do NOT take off your jeans."
Does the player mean doing something with the pair of jeans:
if the player's command does not include "pocket":
it is likely.
The jeans pocket is part of the pair of jeans. The jeans pocket is a container. The description of the jeans pocket is "What have you got in here, precious?"
Does the player mean doing something with the jeans pocket:
if the player's command does not include "other pocket":
it is likely.
Does the player mean inserting into the jeans pocket:
if the player's command does not include "other pocket":
it is likely.
The ball of lint is in the jeans pocket. The description of the ball of lint is "It's linty."
The other jeans pocket is part of the pair of jeans. The other jeans pocket is a container.
Understand "other pocket" as the other jeans pocket. The description of the other jeans pocket is "Oh yeah. You have another pocket."
Does the player mean doing something with the other jeans pocket:
if the player's command includes "other pocket" or the player's command includes "other jeans pocket":
it is very likely.
The passport is in the other pocket. The description of the passport is "Never have you been so glad to see your terrible mugshot photo!"
[AIRPORT FOYER]
First carry out looking in the Airport Foyer: display the Figure of Airport Foyer.
The Airport Foyer is a room. The description of the Airport Foyer is "This place is absolutely heaving with people. To the North is the Check-in Area, to the East is the Customer Service Desk, to the West is the Prayer Room, and to the South is the [main entrance], leading to the car park."
The main entrance is south of the Airport Foyer and north of the Airport Car Park. The main entrance is an open door.
Instead of closing the main entrance: say "That would be bad for business."
Instead of locking the main entrance with something: say "That would be bad for business (and anyhow, you can't)."
The travellers is in the Airport Foyer. They are scenery. Understand "people" as the travellers. The description of the travellers is "The people here all look very busy. Many look very tired. There's a woman holding a sign that reads 'DAWSON'S CREEK WAS ALWAYS BAD.' You aren't sure if she's on her way to Arrivals and that's somebody's name, or if she just makes a habit of commenting on twenty-year-old TV while travelling."
The woman holding sign is in the Airport Foyer. She is scenery. The description of the woman holding sign is "There's really no more to say about her. She's holding a sign. It says 'DAWSON'S CREEK WAS ALWAYS BAD.' That's it."
Crocodile Dundee is a person. The description of Crocodile Dundee is "Strewth! It's Crocodile Dundee!"
Instead of asking Crocodile Dundee about "passport":
say "'I dunno, mate. Have you checked your pocket?'"
Instead of asking Crocodile Dundee about something when Crocodile Dundee is not carrying the pocket knife:
say "'You call that a knife?' says Crocodile Dundee, groping around in his pocket. 'That's... Wait, where's my knife?'"
Instead of asking Crocodile Dundee about something:
say "'Thanks for finding my knife, mate,' says Crocodile Dundee. 'Now if only I could find out why that security guard keeps giving me evils."
Instead of giving the pocket knife to Crocodile Dundee:
say "'You found my knife?' Crocodile Dundee gratefully accepts it. 'Good on ya! I couldn't bear to leave without it'";
increase the score by 1;
[Play the sound of Ba-Ding;]
move the pocket knife to Crocodile Dundee;
now the airport manager is in the Customer Service Desk;
now Crocodile Dundee is in the Check-in Area.
[CHECK-IN AREA]
First carry out looking in the Check-in Area: display the Figure of Check-in Area.
North of the Airport Foyer is the Check-in Area. The description of the Check-in Area is "This place is mercifully (and completely implausibly) less busy than the rest of the airport. There is a [passenger service agent] standing behind a desk. To the South is the Airport Foyer."
In the Check-in Area is the check-in desk. The check-in desk is scenery. Understand "desk" as the check-in desk. The description of the check-in desk is "Passengers check in but they don't check out...
Because that's what 'Arrivals' is for."
The passenger service agent is a person in the Check-in Area. The description of the passenger service agent is "She looks bored with her job." Understand "staff/employee/agent" as the passenger service agent.
Instead of asking the passenger service agent about something for the first time:
say "The passenger service agent smiles. 'Could you give me your passport, please?'
...uh-oh."
Instead of asking the passenger service agent about something:
say "The passenger service agent looks at you sympathetically. 'I need to see your passport before I can do anything. If there's a problem, I'm sure my colleagues at the Customer Service Desk would be happy to help.'"
Instead of giving the passport to the passenger service agent:
say "The passenger service agent smiles. 'Have a nice flight'";
End the story finally saying "You have succeeded!".
Instead of showing the passport to the passenger service agent:
say "The passenger service agent smiles. 'Have a nice flight'";
End the story finally saying "You have succeeded!".
The security guard is a person in the Airport Foyer. They are scenery. The description of the security guard is "A burly security guard.[if Crocodile Dundee is in the Airport Foyer] They are giving Crocodile Dundee evils. Quite possibly because he's holding a big knife in an airport.[end if]"
[CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK]
First carry out looking in the Customer Service Desk: display the Figure of Customer Service Desk.
East of the Airport Foyer is the Customer Service Desk. The description of the Customer Service Desk is "A small room with a worn-looking [wooden counter]. [if the airport employee is in the Customer Service Desk]A bored-looking [airport employee] with a goatee is leaning against it.[end if][if the airport manager is in the Customer Service Desk]A professional-looking [airport manager] is standing behind it.[end if] To the West is the Airport Foyer."
The wooden counter is in the Customer Service Desk. It is a supporter. Understand "counter" and "desk" as the wooden counter. The description of the wooden counter is "It's worn-looking, and it's made of wood. What more could you possibly want to know?"
The airport employee is a person in the Customer Service Desk. Understand "man" as the airport employee. The description of the airport employee is "His uniform is crumpled and his posture terrible. You don't blame him, to be honest. His job seems depressing."
Instead of asking the airport employee about "passport" for the first time:
say "The airport employee sighs. He picks up a large plastic crate labelled 'LOST PROPERTY' from behind the counter and shoves it into your arms.
'Go nuts,' he says. 'Nobody ever claims any of this stuff anyway. I'm going for a smoke.'";
Now the lost property crate is carried by the player;
Now Crocodile Dundee is in the Airport Foyer;
Now the airport employee is in the Airport Car Park.
Instead of asking the airport employee about "passport":
say "'How would I know what you did with it?' says the airport employee, blowing a huge plume of tobocco smoke out of his nose. 'Have you checked your pocket?'"
Instead of asking the airport employee about something:
say "The airport employee assures you that 'Your concerns are, like, important to us and junk.'"
The airport manager is a person. Understand "manager/employee" as the airport manager. The description of the airport manager is "Her uniform is neatly pressed and her posture excellent. You're kind of surprised, to be honest. Her job seems just as depressing as the guy who was in here before."
Instead of asking the airport manager about something when the lost property crate is not carried by the airport manager:
say "I'm very sorry. I'd like to help you, but it seems our lost property box has gone missing.[if the player is carrying the lost property crate] ...That's not it you're carrying, is it?[end if]".
Instead of asking the airport manager about "passport":
say "'My sincere apologies if you thought of this already, but... have you checked your pocket?'"
Instead of asking the airport manager about something:
say "'We strive to meet every passenger's high expectations.'"
Instead of giving the lost property crate to the airport manager:
say "[if something is in the lost property crate]Whoops! As you pass the crate over to her, everything that was in it tumbles out.
[end if]'Thank you very much,' says the airport manager. 'Now, how can I help you?'";
increase the score by 1;
[Play the sound of Ba-Ding;]
now everything in the lost property crate is on the wooden counter;
move lost property crate to airport manager.
[PRAYER ROOM]
First carry out looking in the Prayer Room: display the Figure of Prayer Room.
West of the Airport Foyer is the Prayer Room. The description of the Prayer Room is "A space for prayer and quiet contemplation. And possibly catching a few Zs on one of the [pews]. There's a [kindly monk] standing just inside the door, reading a dog-eared copy of Toni Morrison's [italic type]Beloved[roman type]. To the East is the Airport Foyer."
The pews are in the Prayer Room. They are enterable supporters. Understand "pew" as the pews.
Does the player mean entering the pews: it is likely.
The statue of Findus is a person in the Prayer Room. The description of the statue of Findus is "Findus: patron saint of lost objects (and suspiciously horsey lasagne).".
Instead of asking the statue of Findus about "passport" for the first time:
say "[if score is at least maximum score]A mysterious voice emanates from the statue of Findus, positively oozing with significance: 'HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR [italic type]OTHER[roman type] POCKET?'[otherwise]A mysterious voice emanates from the statue: 'Have you checked your pocket?'[end if]".
Instead of asking the statue of Findus about "passport" when score is at least maximum score:
say "A mysterious voice emanates from the statue of Findus, positively oozing with significance: 'HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR [italic type]OTHER[roman type] POCKET?'"
Instead of asking the statue of Findus about something:
say "I help those who help others. Perform my will and put all lost things in their proper place to avail yourself of my wisdom."
Instead of asking the statue of Findus about something when score is at least maximum score:
say "'You have earned the honour of hearing my wisdom,' says the statue of Findus with solemn tone. 'NOW CHECK YOUR OTHER POCKET!!!'"
The kindly monk is a person in the Prayer Room. The description of the kindly monk is "You're not sure if he's paid to be here or if he's doing it for religious reasons, but either way he seems to be having a chill time."
Instead of asking the kindly monk about "passport":
say "'If you've lost something, child, Findus is the one to ask. But just in case... have you checked your pocket?'"
Instead of asking the kindly monk about "Beloved/Toni/Morrison/fiction/book":
say "[if the kindly monk is carrying the Nintendo Switch]'You know what? This book's actually pretty good - I think Rainbow Road can wait.'[otherwise]'I'm actually not much of a reader - the truth is I've misplaced my Nintendo Switch. But I'm sure Findus will see fit to return it to me in due time.'[end if]".
Instead of asking the kindly monk about "Toni Morrison":
say "[if the kindly monk is carrying the Nintendo Switch]'You know what? This book's actually pretty good - I think Rainbow Road can wait.'[otherwise]'I'm actually not much of a reader - the truth is I've misplaced my Nintendo Switch. But I'm sure Findus will see fit to return it to me in due time.'[end if]".
Instead of giving the Nintendo Switch to the kindly monk:
say "'Ahh, legend!' says the kindly monk, dropping his monkly composure for just a moment. 'Now I can get back into [italic type]Mario Kart[roman type]!'";
increase the score by 1;
[Play the sound of Ba-Ding;]
now the airport manager is in the Customer Service Desk;
move the Nintendo Switch to the kindly monk.
The Beloved is carried by the kindly monk. The printed name of the Beloved is "a dog-eared copy of Toni Morrison's [italic type]Beloved[roman type]". Understand "book/Toni Morrison/Toni/Morrison/fiction" as the Beloved.
The drool-covered rubber chicken is on the pews. The description of the drool-covered rubber chicken is "Ew. Gross."
[AIRPORT CAR PARK]
First carry out looking in the Airport Car Park: display the Figure of Airport Car Park.
The Airport Car Park is south of the main entrance. The description of the Airport Car Park is "A massive car park, full of cars. To the North is the airport's [main entrance]. There's a [bin] just beside it."
The cars are in the Airport Car Park. They are scenery. The description of the cars is "A bunch of cars. Parked."
The bin is a container in the Airport Car Park. The description of the bin is "A grotty bin with precisely two wasps hovering around the sticky residue crusting the rim."
Instead of taking the bin: say "It's nailed down."
Instead of taking something which is in the bin: say "There is absolutely no way you're reaching into this bin."
The crumpled ice cream wrapper is in the bin. The description of the crumpled ice cream wrapper is "Oh, look! There's a third wasp here."
The balled-up tissue is in the bin. The description of the balled-up tissue is "BOGIES!!!"
The plastic pack from a plug adaptor is in the bin. The description of the plastic pack from a plug adaptor is "Ooh! Universal - very posh. Somebody's going to have no trouble charging their phone."
The half-eaten Greggs steak slice is in the bin. The description of the half-eaten Greggs steak slice is "Who eats just half a steak slice?"
Instead of inserting the passport into the bin: say "That would be a very, VERY bad idea."
Instead of inserting the heckin' doggo into the bin: say "What? No! Why would you even think to type that!?"
Instead of inserting the Nintendo Switch into the bin: say "I'm pretty sure I understand what you Nintended there, but please - Nintendon't."
Instead of inserting the pocket knife into the bin: say "That wouldn't be very KNIFE of you!
(I'm sorry, but if you're going to this kind of length to explore everything, don't blame me for scraping the barrel when it comes to jokes.)"
Instead of inserting the lost property crate into the bin: say "It doesn't fit."
Before inserting the stained underwear into the bin:
say "A beam of light shines down upon the Airport Car Park, and the voice of Findus - patron saint of lost objects (and suspiciously horsey lasagne) - rings out clear and true.
'Well done, my earthly avatar! Truly, this is where that forsaken item belongs.";
increase the score by 1;
[Play the sound of Ba-Ding;]
now the airport manager is in the Customer Service Desk.
The heckin' doggo is a person in the Airport Car Park. Understand "dog/doggo/pupper" as the heckin' doggo. The description of the heckin' doggo is "[one of]You know you want to pet it.[or]It's a heckin doggo![or]15 out of 10, would boop again.[or]Looks like this one's a frein![or]Excellent pupper, 12 out of 10.[then at random]".
Instead of asking the heckin' doggo about something:
say "The heckin' doggo borks excitedly."
After petting the heckin' doggo:
say "[one of]You pet the dog.[or]Boop![or]You pet the dog.[purely at random]
[one of]Petting complete![or]The doggo is absolutely stoked to be pet![or]That's a good pupper![or]The dog does an adorable sneeze![then at random]".
Instead of taking the heckin' doggo when the distressed woman is not spoken-to:
say "As much as you might want to, it just wouldn't be right. This is someone else's doggo."
Instead of taking the heckin' doggo:
say "You are now carrying the heckin' doggo: it is licking your heckin' face.";
now the player is carrying the heckin' doggo.
Instead of giving the drool-covered rubber chicken to the heckin' doggo:
say "The heckin doggo borks delightedly! It begins to chomp on the drool-covered rubber chicken with great enthusiasm.";
increase the score by 1;
[Play the sound of Ba-Ding;]
now the airport manager is in the Customer Service Desk;
move the drool-covered rubber chicken to the heckin' doggo.
[ROAD]
First carry out looking in the Road: display the Figure of Road.
The Road is east of the Airport Car Park. The description of the Road is "The road is busy, with a constant stream of traffic in both directions. Much of it is coming into and going out of the Airport Car Park to the West."
The traffic is in the Road. The description of the traffic is "Remember those cars you saw in the car park? These are like those, only [italic type]faster[roman type]."
Instead of taking the traffic: say "Are you sure you wouldn't like to go play in it instead?"
The distressed woman is a person in the Road. The distressed woman can be spoken-to. The description of the distressed woman is "She's looking around anxiously."
Instead of asking the distressed woman about something:
say "[if the distressed woman is not carrying the heckin' doggo]'Have you seen my dog?' the distressed woman interrupts. 'He was here just a moment ago. Heckin good pupper - 17 out of 10 at least. I'm so worried about him!'[otherwise]'Thank you so much for finding my dog!'[end if]";
Now the distressed woman is spoken-to.
Instead of asking the distressed woman about "passport":
say "[if the distressed woman is not carrying the heckin' doggo]'Have you seen my dog?' the distressed woman interrupts. 'He was here just a moment ago. Heckin good pupper - 17 out of 10 at least. I'm so worried about him!'[otherwise]'Well, it can't have run away on its own! Have you checked your pocket?'[end if]".
Instead of asking the distressed woman about "dog/doggo/pupper":
say "[if the distressed woman is not carrying the heckin' doggo]'Have you seen him? If you have, please take him and bring him back to me! I'm so distressed!'[otherwise]'I'm so glad he's okay!'[end if]".
Instead of giving the heckin' doggo to the distressed woman:
say "You clumsily hand the heckin doggo to the distressed woman. It immediately begins licking her face instead.
She still looks distressed, but as far as you're aware only because she's just been through this ordeal - not because there's anything currently wrong.";
increase the score by 1;
[Play the sound of Ba-Ding;]
now the airport manager is in the Customer Service Desk;
move the heckin' doggo to the distressed woman.
Release along with cover art.
Release along with the source text.
Release along with an interpreter.