commonplacekingdom

<strong>Welcome to the Kingdom of Commonplace!</strong> Please state your business: [[I am a sword-swinging knight.->Knight Quest]] [[I am an arrow-aiming archer.->Archer Quest]] [[I am a spell-casting sorceror.->Sorceror Quest]] [[I am an Axe®-bearing barbarian.->Barbarian Quest]] [[I am.->Wiseman Quest]] <script> $('#newagain')[0].pause(); $('#titlescreen').animate({volume: 1}, 2000); $('#titlescreen')[0].play(); </script>

<strong>Knight Quest</strong> Woah, a noble knight in an RPG?? You don't see that too often. Please, come along! There is a crisis at the castle and the king needs your help. [[You can count on me.->Alright, but first]] [[Sorry, not interested.->What?!]]

<strong>Barbarian Quest</strong> Nice, I was wondering what that smell was. Would you be interested in assisting the king throughout this time of total peril? [[Heck yeah, let's go!->Alright, but first]] [[Nah, I'm good.->What?!]]

<strong>Sorceror Quest</strong> Sorcery, eh? Sounds neato! Would you please come with me to Commonplace Castle? The king is in big trouble and could use your magic powers. [[Affirmative!->Alright, but first]] [[NOPE.->What?!]]

<strong>Archer Quest</strong> Wow! An archer! Please, come with me at once! The king is in grave danger and he needs your help! [[Sure, I'll help.->Alright, but first]] [[No way, josé.->What?!]]

<strong>Wiseman Quest</strong> Well said. [[(Say nothing more)->The End]] <script> // Fade out - turn the volume down $('#titlescreen').animate({volume: 0}, 2000); </script>

<strong>Commonplace Castle</strong> Thank you for coming. I am King Commonplace. This very palace and the surrounding communities are under threat. An evil malace was recently reincarnated and has taken control of Typical Tower, this kingdom's tallest vantage point. If we don't vanquish that dreadful beast before it reaches the tippy-top, all of Commonplace Kingdom will be doomed for eternity. Will you go out on a quest to retrieve the three Keystones required to enter the tower, then slay that wretched creature before it's too late? [[Yes, I'll do it.->Excellent!]] I don't think so. <script> $('#castle')[0].play(); $('#victory')[0].pause(); </script> (click-replace: "I don't think so.")[Aw, c'mon.] (click-replace: "Aw, c'mon.")[You're kidding right?] (click-replace: "You're kidding right?")[Ha. Ha. Very funny.] (click-replace: "Ha. Ha. Very funny.")[[[For real?->Oh...]]]

<strong>What?!</strong> You won't help the king in his time of need? Then you must be the enemy! Guard, arrest them this instant!! [[I'd like to see you try.->Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (10/10 HP)]] [[(Put your hands in the air)->Commonplace Prison]] <script> // Fade out - turn the volume down $('#titlescreen').animate({volume: 0}, 2000); </script>

<strong>Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (10/10 HP)</strong> A Royal Guard approached! What will you do? [[Attack->Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (6/10 HP)]] <script> $('#royalguard')[0].play(); $('#prison')[0].pause(); </script>

<strong>Commonplace Prison</strong> Welcome to the big house, buck-o. I'm only going to ask you one more time. Will you finally comply and answer to the king? [[Yeah, I guess.->Alright, but first]] [[(Spit in the guard's face)->Commonplace Prison cont.]] <script> $('#prison')[0].play(); </script>

<strong>The End!</strong> [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#theend')[0].play(); </script>

<strong>Commonplace Castle</strong> Excellent! Seek the Oaken Opal among the overarching Opal Oaks, the Cavernous Calcite inside the Calcite Caverns, and finally the Bayou Bloodstone deep below (you guessed it...) Lake Michigan. Retrieve all three Keystones and head straight to Typical Tower before it's too late! [[Let's go!->LOL]]

<strong>Oh... Okay.</strong> [[Ta ta for now.->Game Over 1]]

<strong>Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (6/10 HP)</strong> Solid! Your attack dealt 4 damage points. The Royal Guard lands a direct hit in return, leaving you with only 5 out of 10 health points (HP). What will you do? [[Attack->Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (2/10 HP)]] [[Heal (can only be used once per battle)->Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (6/10 HP) cont.]]

<strong>Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (2/10 HP)</strong> The Royal Guard withstands the attack enough to counter with a finishing blow. You lay on the ground defeated. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (10/10 HP)]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#royalguard')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (6/10 HP)</strong> You healed, returning your health to 10/10 HP! The Royal Guard is gathering strength for a special attack. What will you do? [[Attack->Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (2/10 HP) cont. 2]] Heal [[Defend->Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (4/10 HP)]]

<strong>Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (4/10 HP)</strong> You braced for impact and withstood the Royal Guard's special attack. You now have 2/10 HP remaining. The Royal Guard was damaged with recoil, losing 2 HP. What will you do? [[Attack->Royal Guard Defeated!]] Heal [[Defend->Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (6/10 HP) cont. 2]]

<strong>Royal Guard Defeated! (0/10 HP)</strong> You did it! The Royal Guard collapsed with 0 HP remaining! You leveled up and learned a new Special Attack! LVL 1 -> LVL 2 HP 10 -> HP 12 AP 04 -> AP 06 (Attack Power = Damage Points Dealt while Attacking) DF 02 -> DF 04 (Defense = Damage Points Resisted while Defending) Special Attack: Spin Strike (After two successive attacks against an enemy in battle, Spin Strike will then become available to use. This move allows you to cyclically attack in all directions; making it <i>impossible to miss</i>.) [[Continue->You've proven your worth]] <script> $('#royalguard')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Victory.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Commonplace Prison</strong> You are immediately beheaded and thrown to the wolves. GAME OVER. [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#prison')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Royal Guard Defeated!</strong> You've proven your skill. The king could sure use a warrior such as you. Please, follow me to Commonplace Castle. [[Right behind you, boss.->Commonplace Castle]]

<strong>Alright, but first...</strong> You must prove that you actually know how to fight. Defeat this Royal Guard and I'll bring you to the king. [[Bring it on!->Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (10/10 HP)]] <script> // Fade out - turn the volume down $('#titlescreen').animate({volume: 0}, 2000); </script>

<strong>Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (6/10 HP)</strong> You braced for impact, but it wasn't enough to withstand the Royal Guard's attack power (5 AP). You are left with 0/10 HP and fall to the floor in failure. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (10/10 HP)]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#royalguard')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (2/10 HP)</strong> Your attack lands, dealing 4 damage points. The Royal Guard unleashes a powerful special attack, dealing a whopping 10 damage points. You black out, unable to go on. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->Tutorial Battle vs. Royal Guard (10/10 HP)]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#royalguard')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>GAME OVER</strong> [[Restart from last checkpoint->Commonplace Castle]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#castle')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Opal Oaks</strong> You've reached the ominous oaken lands. The grass is overgrown and the treetops glisten with dew. Not a foe in sight. What will you do? [[Press on.->OO12]] <script> $('#castle')[0].pause(); $('#oaks')[0].play(); $('#oaks').animate({volume: 1}, 2000); $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (20/20 HP)</strong> Oh no! A Callous Chameleon has appeared from the foliage. It has blades for legs and one opalescent eye. Looks deadly; what will you do? [[Attack->OO31]] Heal [[Defend->OO32]] Special <script> $('#chameleon')[0].play(); $('#oaks')[0].pause(); </script> (click-replace: "Heal")[Your health is already full] (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks]

<strong>Callous Chameleon (14/20 HP)</strong> Direct hit! The Callous Chameleon camouflaged itself among the shrubbery; likely preparing for a special attack. You can't see where it is. What will you do? [[Attack->OO311]] Heal [[Defend->OO321]] Special (click-replace: "Heal")[Your health is already full] (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks]

<strong>Callous Chameleon (20/20 HP)</strong> You put up your guard, but the Callous Chameleon didn't attack. Instead, it camouflaged itself among the shrubbery; likely preparing for a special attack. You can't see where it is. What will you do? [[Attack->OO322]] Heal [[Defend->OO323]] Special (click-replace: "Heal")[Your health is already full] (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks]

<strong>"Commonplace Kingdom"</strong> (Sound On) Mays / ENGH 377-DL1 / October 25, 2020 [[Play->Welcome to the Kingdom of Commonplace!]] [[How To Play->How To Play]] <script>// Fade In - turn the volume up $('#royalguard')[0].pause(); $('#theend')[0].pause(); $('#prison')[0].pause(); $('#castle')[0].pause(); $('#oaks')[0].pause(); $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); $('#tower')[0].pause(); $('#gameover')[0].pause(); $('#victory')[0].pause(); $('#final')[0].pause(); $('#newagain')[0].pause(); $('#rebirth')[0].pause(); $('#adolescence')[0].pause(); $('#titlescreen')[0].pause(); </script>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (14/20 HP)</strong> Your attack missed, miserably! The Callous Chameleon sneaks up behind you and takes your life in one swipe. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (12/20 HP)</strong> You put up your guard enough to block the Callous Chameleon's special attack. Regardless, it still dealt some damage, leaving you with 4/12 HP. Luckily, it lost 2 HP due to recoil and it's no longer camouflage. What will you do? [[Attack->OO331]] [[Heal->OO332]] [[Defend->OO333]] Special (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks]

<strong>Callous Chameleon (20/20 HP)</strong> Your attack missed, miserably! The Callous Chameleon snuck up behind you and took your life in one swipe. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (18/20 HP)</strong> You put up your guard enough to block the Callous Chameleon's special attack. Regardless, it still dealt some damage, leaving you with 4/12 HP. Luckily, it lost 2 HP due to recoil and it's no longer camouflage. What will you do? [[Attack->OO344]] [[Heal->OO345]] [[Defend->OO346]] Special (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks]

<strong>Callous Chameleon (6/20 HP)</strong> Right on! Once again, the Callous Chameleon camouflaged itself among the shrubbery; surely preparing for another special attack. You can't see where it is. What will you do? [[Attack->OO358]] [[Heal->OO341]] [[Defend->OO342]] [[Special->Callous Chameleon Defeated!]]

<strong>Callous Chameleon (12/20 HP)</strong> Heal yeah! Your health fully replenished to 12/12 HP. Once again, the Callous Chameleon camouflaged itself among the shrubbery; surely preparing for another special attack. You can't see where it is. What will you do? [[Attack->OO43]] Heal [[Defend->OO44]] Special (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks]

<strong>Callous Chameleon (12/20 HP)</strong> You put up your guard once more. The Callous Chamelon came at you with a quick lick (6 AP) from its poisonous tongue. Thanks to your defense stats (4 DF), you're still hanging on by 2 HP. What will you do? [[Attack->OO41]] [[Heal->OO332]] [[Defend->OO42]] Special (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks]

<strong>Callous Chameleon Defeated! (0/20 HP)</strong> You spun around and attacked relentlessly in all directions. The camouflaged Callous Chameleon just so happened to be hiding in range and was annihilated. You are victorious! Also, you leveled up and learned a new Special Attack! LVL 2 -> LVL 3 HP 12 -> HP 15 AP 06 -> AP 10 DF 04 -> DF 07 Special Attack: Sacrifice (After two successive Defends against an enemy in battle, Sacrifice will then become available to use. This move stores all damage dealt by the opponent, multiplies it by 714.214286, and unleashes it back upon them in one ultimate blow; WARNING: you'll lose 1 HP due to recoil) [[Continue->Callous Chameleon Defeated! 2]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); $('#victory')[0].play(); </script>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (6/20 HP)</strong> You healed to full, but The Callous Chameleon snuck up behind you and took your entire life in one swipe. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (6/20 HP)</strong> You put your guard up, but The Callous Chameleon's special attack was too strong to withstand. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (6/20 HP)</strong> You landed the attack, but The Callous Chamelon countered with another quick lick from its poisonous tongue. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (12/20 HP)</strong> You put up your guard, but it wasn't enough to withstand another quick lick from the Callous Chameleon's poisonous tongue. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (12/20 HP)</strong> Your attack missed, miserably! The Callous Chameleon snuck up behind you and took your life in one swipe. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (10/20 HP)</strong> You put up your guard enough to block the Callous Chameleon's special attack. Regardless, it still dealt some damage, leaving you with 4/12 HP. Luckily, it lost 2 HP due to recoil and it's no longer camouflage. What will you do? [[Attack->OO411]] Heal [[Defend->OO412]] Special (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks]

<strong>Callous Chameleon (4/20 HP)</strong> You landed the attack, but The Callous Chamelon countered with a quick lick (6 AP) from its poisonous tongue. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (10/20 HP)</strong> You put up your guard, but the Callous Chameleon didn't attack. Instead, it camouflaged itself among the shrubbery; likely preparing for a special attack. You can't see where it is. What will you do? [[Attack->OO356]] Heal [[Defend->OO357]] Special (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks]

<strong>Callous Chameleon (12/20 HP)</strong> Your attack landed, but The Callous Chamelon comes at you with a quick lick from its poisonous tongue. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (18/20 HP)</strong> You fully healed, but The Callous Chamelon came at you with a quick lick from its poisonous tongue and knocks you back down to 6/12 HP. What will you do? [[Attack->OO344]] Heal [[Defend->OO36]] Special (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks]

<strong>Callous Chameleon (18/20 HP)</strong> You put your guard back up, but the Callous Chameleon didn't attack. Instead, it camouflaged itself among the shrubbery; surely preparing for a special attack. You can't see where it is. What will you do? [[Attack->OO351]] [[Heal->OO353]] [[Defend->OO354]] Special (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks]

<strong>Callous Chameleon (18/20 HP)</strong> You put up your guard, but the Callous Chameleon didn't attack. Instead, it camouflaged itself among the shrubbery; likely preparing for a special attack. You can't see where it is. What will you do? [[Attack->OO351]] Heal [[Defend->OO352]] Special (click-replace: "Heal")[Your health is already full] (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks]

<strong>Callous Chameleon (18/20 HP)</strong> Your attack missed, miserably! The Callous Chameleon snuck up behind you and took your life in one swipe. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (18/20 HP)</strong> You put your guard up, but The Callous Chameleon's special attack was too strong to withstand. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (18/20 HP)</strong> You healed to full, but The Callous Chameleon snuck up behind you and took your entire life in one swipe. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (18/20 HP)</strong> You put your guard up once more, but it wasn't enough to withstand the Callous Chameleon's special attack. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (10/20 HP)</strong> Your attack missed, miserably! The Callous Chameleon snuck up behind you and took your life in one swipe. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (10/20 HP)</strong> You put your guard up once more, but it wasn't enough to withstand the Callous Chameleon's special attack. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon (6/20 HP)</strong> Your attack missed, miserably! The Callous Chameleon snuck up behind you and took your life in one swipe. You are left with 0/12 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->OO1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#chameleon')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Callous Chameleon Defeated! (0/20 HP)</strong> Amidst the warm corpse of the Callous Chameleon you notice a twinkle in its opalescent eye. You walk over to inspect it and aha! It is, indeed, the Opal Keystone. You carefully disconnect it and store it in your pocket. Time to conquer the curse that captured Typical Tower. [[Alrighty then!->TT1]]

<strong>Typical Tower</strong> You've arrived at Typical Tower. Ghastly smog radiates from the building. Stormclouds eclipse the sky. After you enter, there's no turning back. What will you do? [[(Unlock the door with the Opal Keystone and enter)->TT2]] Give up because it's way too spooky (click-replace: "Give up because it's way too spooky")[NO TURNING BACK NOW] <script> $('#tower')[0].play(); $('#victory')[0].pause(); </script>

<strong>Typical Tower</strong> You unlock the door and enter the tower. There is a spiral stone staircase before you. Looks like something slimy already crawled its way up. What will you do? [[(Climb)->TT3]]

<strong>Typical Tower</strong> You scurry up the stairs. At long last, you reach the tippy-top. Unfortunately, it's too late. The malice is already there. [[(Draw weapon)->TT4]]

<strong>Typical Tower</strong> Ha. Ha. Ha. Welcome, wide-eyed warrior. You're just in time for the show. In a matter of moments, this entire kingdom will be consumed in darkness, and so will begin the AGE OF ATROCITY!! [[Not on my watch!->FB1]]

<strong>Final Fiend (9999/9999 HP)</strong> What's that? You'd dare face me, the formulaic Final Fiend? Ha. Ha. Ha... Hahahahaha... HA HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!! GO ON, HIT ME. [[Attack->FB2]] Heal [[Defend->FB3]] Special <script> $('#final')[0].play(); $('#tower')[0].pause(); </script> (click-replace: "Heal")[Your health is already full] (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks; To use Sacrifice, choose Defend at least twice]

<strong>Final Fiend (9989/9999 HP)</strong> BAHAHA! Is that all you got?? Let me show you what a <strong>real</strong> Attack looks like!! Your attack landed, but it did little damage in the grand scheme of things. The Formulaic Final Fiend emitted an egregious explosion! You now have 1/15 HP remaining. What will you do? [[Attack->FB5]] [[Heal->FB6]] [[Defend->FB4]] Special (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks; To use Sacrifice, choose Defend at least twice]

<strong>Final Fiend (9999/9999 HP)</strong> Hmm.. Passivity, eh? NOT MY STYLE! HYAH!!! The Final Fiend projected a putrid paroxysm! Thanks to your guard, it only dealt 7 damage points. You still have 8/15 HP remaining. What will you do? [[Attack->FB8]] [[Heal->FB9]] [[Defend->FB10]] Special (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks; To use Sacrifice, choose Defend at least twice]

<strong>How To Play</strong> Think of this as an archetypal turn-based RPG (role playing game). Progress the story by choosing one of the hyperlinks underneath each prompt. Simple enough? [[Yeah!->How To Play 2]] (link: "Excuse me, what now?")[(open-url: 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Role-playing_video_game')]

<strong>How To Play</strong> Great! Now, the meat and cheese of this Twine are the turn-based battles. Much like the story prompts, you'll proceed by selecting hyperlinked responses, but this time you'll need to think strategically. Here are your starting statistics regardless of what class you choose: LVL 1 (Level = Your Rank) HP 10 (Health Points = How Much Damage You Can Withstand) AP 04 (Attack Power = Damage Points Dealt while Attacking) DF 02 (Defense = Damage Points Resisted while Defending) [[Continue->How To Play 3]]

<strong>How To Play</strong> Your opponent's name and HP will be in <strong>bold</strong> on top of each battle screen: <strong>Example Enemy (HP 10/10)</strong> ^ Name (Health Points Remaining/Total) Win each battle by reducing the opponent's HP to 0/10. You'll do this by using <strong>Attack</strong> while maintaining your own HP with the <strong>Heal</strong> and <strong>Defend</strong> commands. If this is all overwhelming, don't worry! You'll have a chance to try this out in a simple Tutorial Battle while playing. Just remember to read all of the prompts, for they might hold information on how to beat your opponent! Good luck! [[Play->Welcome to the Kingdom of Commonplace!]]

<strong>Opal Oaks</strong> It's quiet. (click-replace: "It's quiet.")[[[Too quiet...->OO2]]] <script> // Fade out - turn the volume down $('#oaks').animate({volume: 0}, 2000); </script>

<strong>Final Fiend (9989/9999)</strong> You put your guard up, but it wasn't nearly tough enough to withstand the big bad boss's next attack. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->TT1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#final')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Final Fiend (9979/9999 HP)</strong> FOOL! You're just asking to die, aren't you? Well then, WISH GRANTED!! The Formulaic Final Fiend finished you off with a vile vortex of viciousness. Needless to say, you lose. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->TT1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#final')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Final Fiend (9989/9999 HP)</strong> You healed to full, but the Final Fiend hit you once more with its egregious explosion! Right back down to 1/15 HP you go... LULZ. This is no endurance test, my friend. Boo hoo, what to do!? [[Attack->FB7]] Heal [[Defend->FB7]] Special (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks; To use Sacrifice, choose Defend at least twice]

<strong>Final Fiend (some insurmountable amount/does it even matter)</strong> It's no use. Attack or Defend, you dang got destroyed. [[Restart from last checkpoint->TT1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#final')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Final Fiend (9989/9999)</strong> You landed the attack, but it wasn't strong enough to topple the Formulaic Final Fiend. Moments after, it emitted an egregious explosion and brought you far below 0/15 HP. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->TT1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#final')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Final Fiend (9999/9999 HP)</strong> You healed to full, but the Final Fiend hit you once more with an egregious explosion! Now, you're left with only 1/15 HP... LULZ. This is no endurance test, my friend. Boo hoo, what to do!? [[Attack->FB7]] Heal [[Defend->FB7]] Special (click-replace: "Special")[To use Spin Strike, land at least two Attacks; To use Sacrifice, choose Defend at least twice]

<strong>Final Fiend (9999/9999 HP)</strong> Again??? HA! You must be mad. Alright then, here comes the main course!! The Final Fiend opened up a vile vortex of viciousness. Because of your defense, it only dealt 7 AP, but beware, you now only have 1/15 HP. What will you do? [[Attack->FB11]] [[Heal->FB12]] [[Defend->FB13]] [[Special->Final Fiend Defeated!]]

<strong>Final Fiend (9999/9999 HP)</strong> You healed to full, but the Final Fiend hit you once more with its egregious explosion! Right back down to 1/15 HP you go... LULZ. This is no endurance test, my friend. Boo hoo, what to do!? [[Attack->FB7]] Heal [[Defend->FB7]] [[Special->Final Fiend Defeated!]]

<strong>Final Fiend (9999/9999)</strong> You put your guard back up, but it wasn't nearly enough to withstand the Final Fiend's next attack. GAME OVER. [[Restart from last checkpoint->TT1]] [[Return to title screen->Title Screen]] <script> $('#final')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Game%20Over.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Final Fiend Defeated! (0/9999 HP)</strong> NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! You used Sacrifice! Combining all damage taken (7 + 7 = 14 AP), multiplying it by 714.214286 (14 x 714.214286 = 9999), and unleashing it upon your opponent in one ultimate blow! [[Continue->Death]] <script> $('#final')[0].pause(); </script> <audio src="https://turtleportal.neocities.org/Victory.mp3" autoplay>

<strong>Commonplace Castle</strong> LOL. I'm only kidding. There's just one Keystone required: the opal one in the woods. I know I said archetypal turn-based RPG but I didn't mean THAT archetypal. Gotta defy some expectations, y'know? [[Whatever.->OO1]]

<strong>But wait...</strong> Although the malice was vanquished, you still lost 1 HP due to recoil. You fall backward, down the narrow center of the spiral staircase, the scene fades to black, and you descend endlessly into a deep dark [[abyss.->Abyss]]

(live: 30s)[(go-to: "Rebirth")] <script> $('#rebirth')[0].play(); </script>

<strong>.</strong> There you are (click-replace: "There you are")[My little star] (click-replace: "My little star")[Blinking on and on] (click-replace: "Blinking on and on")[Euphoric phenomenon] (click-replace: "Euphoric phenomenon")[Releasing me] (click-replace: "Releasing me")[[[From this fantasy->Adolescence]]]

<strong>Samsara</strong> WAKE UP!!! It's time to go! A millenium haseth passed since that menacing malice was vanquished, yet it hath returneth once againeth and is planning on seizing the kingdom! According to the prophecy, you are the chosen <strong>one</strong>! Please, hurry along to the castle. Seek the King. He shall guide you toward victory. [[Alright.->New Again]] <script> $('#rebirth')[0].pause(); $('#adolescence')[0].play(); </script>

<strong>One last thing...</strong> Never forget <em>who you are.</em> Don't let the world define you. Gender, race, names... language itself... all invented constructs. “I am not my thoughts, emotions, sense perceptions, and experiences. I am not the content of my life. I am Life. I am the space in which all things happen. I am consciousness. I am the Now. I Am.” - Eckhart Tolle “In the infinity of life where I am, All is perfect, whole and complete, I no longer choose to believe in old limitations and lack, I now choose to begin to see myself As the Universe sees me --- perfect, whole, and complete.” - Louise Hay "His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti" - Eminem Farewell, chosen one. [[Aye aye.->Welcome to the Kingdom of Commonplace!]] <script> $('#newagain')[0].play(); $('#adolescence')[0].pause(); </script>