terrella.exe

an experimental live text adventure. Closed.

[terrellaexe]

Sorry for not updating for a while. I got really frustrated with the idea of having to copy down all those prompts again; that, and I’ve been having a blast working on A New Calamity, and I have to do energy management to work on all the projects I want to work on, as well as actually earn my living and keep my life in order.  I’m not sure when I’ll feel up to working on this again. But it -is- an experiment and I didn’t dedicate myself to it whole-heartedly. ANC has my heart right now. :P Thank you to everyone who played! I might pick it up again eventually. I hope it inspires people to begin their own .exe-style blogs, because I feel there’s a lot of potential for this format.

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I got the laptop working again, though it’s missing any prompts I wrote in the past 2 weeks. I’ll have to copy them down from their posts

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Sorry guys, my laptop’s on the fritz and my files for Terrella.exe are on it. It’ll be a while til the next update. Fixing it’s a priority, since it’s my work ‘pooter

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The human powering Terrella.exe is going to sleep for the night ~ thank you for playing! So many players tonight... that was fun!

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[dargorshadowlord]

I trudge on in search of shelter for the night

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[dargorshadowlord]

I know I have to treat the potential wound soon, I search for any shelter that can shield me from the snow.

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[dargorshadowlord]

I walk over to the tree and search my pack for anything that could help me hollow out the tree, then proceed to do so.

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“Please don’t be bleeding, but at least please don’t be infected.” I say to myself as I sit down in the tree trunk and take my boot off to assess whether I’m bleeding, and any other potential complications.

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[dargorshadowlord]

I mumble a curse under my breath, I examine the substance on my boot more.  Hoping I stepped in something and am not being tracked.

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[dargorshadowlord]

“Fuck it.”  I say, not taking any chances and hoist my pack and book it through the snow.  Praying to whichever deity will listen to just make this trek easier on me

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[dargorshadowlord]

Ah ha!  It’s frozen, which means it isn’t flowing!  I deliberate on whether to climb the waterfall, then realize that is too stupid of an idea.  I look around here for shelter and a way up besides the waterfall.

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[dargorshadowlord]

I pray a quick prayer of thanks to Muna, Sul, and all of their kids, lumping them all together under ‘you guys’ and will give a proper thanks when in proper shelter.  I head over to the path leading around the rocky hillside thinking things will get better soon

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[mistermustachio]

I’ll give it a knock.

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[mistermustachio]

“Speak, mortal ones. Why have I been summoned?”

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[mistermustachio]

“Are you not of Heligrav? Am I not to slay invading armies and slaughter enemy generals?”

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[mistermustachio]

I tilt my head as I stare at the two. “You waste my time?”

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[mistermustachio]

I stand above the figure on the ground. “Consider yourself lucky that I had made an oath to never harm a man of Heligrav.”

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[mistermustachio]

“My ancient bones do not need this… In order to return to the dead, I must fulfill the reason of my summoning.”

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[mistermustachio]

“My soul burns bright in my chest, mortal. I am not ‘cool’.”

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[mistermustachio]

“When I’m dead, I await true threats against Heligrav. But here, I am trapped doing this meaningless task made by you.”

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[mistermustachio]

“You have never walked the realm of the dead. It is like a dream. The only reason that I may return to this mortal plane is because I am not satisfied with death. My heart beats for Heligrav.”

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[mistermustachio]

“Dependent. I prefer death if ‘being cool’ is the cause of my summoning.”

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[mistermustachio]

“Elaborate.”

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[mistermustachio]

“That damned Druadha… What else about his horrors?”

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[mistermustachio]

“And what of war?”

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[mistermustachio]

“And this will aid Heligrav?”

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[mistermustachio]

“I am bound by oath. Lead me to the land of the Terri.”

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[mistermustachio]

“I care not which city, mortal.”

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[mistermustachio]

“That is what I hope.”

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[mistermustachio]

“Where has your coward of an ally gone off to?”

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[mistermustachio]

“He’d do well to learn courage.”

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[nifkea]

I run to breakfast to eat, saying hi to my family as I run by

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[nifkea]

What kind of traders Mum? I need to get a few things.

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[nifkea]

“We don’t need a new horse yet, so nothin for me this time.” I quickly eat with my sister.

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[nifkea]

“Okay Mum.” I walk out into the porch and hold out the sandwich to grandpa “Here Grandpa! Mum made ya a cheese sammich!”

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[nifkea]

“Not much, I was hoping there was gonna be some good traders comin in so I could get some eary gift shoppin done, but they’re only comin for the dumb horse.” I sigh lightly

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[nifkea]

I whisper “Shoul I hide it Gramps?”

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[nifkea]

I chuckle a bit before I head back inside

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[nifkea]

I look around for my sister and cousin

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[nifkea]

I walk up to Fel “Im sorry about your horse Cuz.”

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[nifkea]

“I don’t think he has, if he has I honestly couldn’t say I remember.”

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[nifkea]

“Need me to come with ya?”

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[nifkea]

“Sounds like a plan Cuz.” I hold out my hand

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[nifkea]

I pick up Vinnie “Keep it a secret and we’ll try and bring ya something special back.”

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[nifkea]

“That’s what I though!” I look back at my cousin “Get packed and I’ll see you tonight.”

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[nifkea]

I sigh and shake my head “Of course.”

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[terrellaexe]

Apologies for the delays; the human this game engine runs on is fighting medically induced fatigue! However, this is a lovely distraction for her, so don’t hesitate to play! ^_^

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[thenameisel]

OOooh This looks cool!

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[thenameisel]

examine the hairpin. It might need polishing! 

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[thenameisel]

Hold the pin up to the light.

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[thenameisel]

Start polishing and sneak a glance over my shoulder!

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Put the pin down and shoo the bird away!

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Shut the window!

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Welp.

Run after the bird shouting for help!

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[thenameisel]

Oh no. Go and inspect the pin.

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Collect up what I can, some bird feathers too. Rather try and convince her of the truth then her think I stole it.

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[thenameisel]

Look again, but more carefully at at the shards.

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[thenameisel]

Odd. Ok, time to take this mess to the mistress. 

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[thenameisel]

Did.. did I just hear something??

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[kazoracht]

Is this still open?

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[kazoracht]

I stop drawing snails and examine the room

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[kazoracht]

Soon as I finish my work I can do something else, I force myself to do the task at hand (also hint I guess)

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[terrellaexe]

@imsoconfused842, would you like to play? I saw you reblogged a post of someone else’s story. This is the post you should reblog if you’d like to play.

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[cardiganon]

I will examine the gate of Firrha as I go nearer, considering the reasons for my approach.

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[cardiganon]

I reach over my shoulder, softly petting Mina’s little head, and shift my step to try and soothe her. I could tell them I am a hunter gone astray after a storm… or perhaps a refugee. It’s not entirely untrue.

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[cardiganon]

“Tam…nis. Tamnis, of Pinghast.”

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[cardiganon]

“Thank you,” I say, quietly, and begin my search for a place to stay the night.

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[cardiganon]

I check to see how Mina is doing.

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[cardiganon]

I’ll take a look at the ube and see what else is around.

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[cardiganon]

“I’ll take two, please.”

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[cardiganon]

I shift a little so that Mina can see him. “Wanna say hello?” I ask her adorable tiny self.

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[terrellaexe]

I have some new stories in mind, if anyone would like to play them. Reblog this post to begin a game.

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reblog to begin.

[fawnpawn]

Yes. Also this is really cool

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[fawnpawn]

Torch or sword, torch or sword… how far is my hut away from me?

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[fawnpawn]

I put my torch out with the snow and go back inside to address the gash.

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[fawnpawn]

Everything is wood isn’t it. Damnit.

I open back up the door to throw the sword out in the snow, far away enough as to not set the hut on fire and close the door again. I’ll come back for it.

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New Players:

Click here to begin. Your character and setting will be randomly chosen from one of the many stories about the planet of Terrella that exist in my brain.

If you’ve never played a text adventure before, that’s okay. You can try responding to prompts with common commands like “Look/Examine,” “Pick up,” or “Use”. Or you can write in common prose. Since I’m a human and not a text parser, you can even spell things wrong and I’ll probably still understand.

If you need a hint just respond with “Hint.” A good way to get your bearings is to type “Look” or “Look around,” which will give you a general description of where you are at the moment. Sometimes the characters in your story are actually other players. If you scroll through the posts, you might find someone familiar… The human this game engine runs on sometimes gets tired, so please be patient while waiting for responses! Thank you, and enjoy your time on Terrella!

PS. If you need copy-and-paste-able text descriptions below your prompts (for readability/translations/text-to-speech) just let me know when you start up the game and I’ll put those in for you.

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game 2-1 user: zave gonzo

You are Kuno Maglus, a young kobold. You are currently sitting on the floor of your apartment, and your ankle is chained to a radiator. You can’t remember why.

It is the dawn of what promises to be a blisteringly hot day. You blink your reptilian eyes in the red light streaming in through the window. Another beautiful morning in Offal City. You’ve managed to make this tiny twelfth-story apartment feel like the lava jungles of home. Minus the lava. And minus the jungle. And minus home.

The day stretches ahead of you like a blank page.

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look at ankle chain

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game 2-2 user: zave gonzo

> look at ankle chain

The chain is an old brown metal, the kind used down at the shipyard. As you look at it, a hazy memory of last night flickers behind your eyeballs. A shadowy figure, jumping from the rigging of a ship, the flash of a blade– but then, nothing.

Suddenly there is a loud, insistent knocking on the door of your apartment.

[zavegonzo-moved]

stand up

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game 2-3 user: zave gonzo

> stand up

Ok. You stand, but the chain is short and your reach is limited to the immediate area. Since your apartment is sparse, there is nothing within reach but the open window.

The knocking grows incessant.

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try to remove chain

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game 2-4 user: zave gonzo

> try to remove chain

It’s too tight to pull over your talon’d foot. You tug gently on the chain. A bit of paint cracks off the radiator.

knock knock knock…

[zavegonzo-moved]

try to break chain

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game 2-5 user: zave gonzo

> try to break chain

Ok. You grasp the chain in both hands and try to pull the chain apart. The metal refuses to bend.

You needn’t worry about the paint.

knock knock knock…

[zavegonzo-moved]

pull chain off radiator

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game 2-6 user: zave gonzo

> pull chain off radiator

Propping your foot against the wall, you grab the chain in both hands and pull.

RRRRRIIIIIIPPPP!

The cheap plaster job crumbles and the radiator comes clean off the wall. An exposed pipe begins spewing water. The chain is still attached to your ankle and you are dragging a radiator. On the bright side, you are now mobile.

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look through peephole

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game 2-7 user: zave gonzo

> look through peephole

Tucking the radiator under your arm, you carefully step through a growing puddle, toward the door. You open a tiny hatch at your eye level and peer out into the hall. The knocking is still there, but you don’t see anyone. No, wait, you can just barely see a tuft of orange hair.

[zavegonzo-moved]

open door

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game 2-8 user: zave gonzo

> open door

You close the hatch and open the door with your free hand. A disgruntled dwarf with a slate around his neck stares at you glumly. Mr. Rurin, your landlord, furiously scribbles on the slate with a piece of chalk.

“Ive been nocking for the past 5 minites!!”

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apologize

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game 2-9 user: zave gonzo

> apologize

You attempt to apologize as the water streams into the hall. Mr. Rurin rubs out the chalk and scrawls, “You grate doze lumox!” Going red in the face, he erases it and writes, “First you bring streng men in clokes! Then you ter up my wals!” Erase, write. “Ive had enof! Get oot of my bilding!”

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leave awkwardly

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game 2-10 user: zave gonzo

> leave awkwardly

Sidestepping the small dwarf, you slosh down the hall, your head hung on your long neck. You are carrying the radiator, still attached to the chain, still attached to your ankle. You leave Rurin’s Apartments.

You are now standing on a sidewalk in the busy bustle of Offal City. It is 7 am. Humans and demihumans of various backgrounds walk the streets.

Across the street is the Ignoble Canteen. The owner is sweeping the sidewalk and sneaking glances at you.

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walk down sidewalk

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[zavegonzo-moved]

walk further

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[zavegonzo-moved]

look around

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[zavegonzo-moved]

ask what she needs

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reblog to begin.

[not-sure-what-pun-i-use-blog]

#gamestart!

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