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Welcome to Choose Your Fate (beta) by #[0]. We have selected a monster investigation for you today. Only YOU the game initiator can affect the outcome and you MUST reply directly to each specific action message with only the action number itself. You will be zapped 100 sats if you win the game. Good luck!
Round 1:
As you ride your horse buggy into the village, you notice a weathered wooden sign at the entrance. It reads, "Welcome to Ravenswood Village: A Place of Shadows and Secrets." The sign creaks ominously in the wind, setting the tone for your investigation.
What would you like to do?
1. Proceed to the village square and speak with the townsfolk.
2. Head to the local inn and gather information from the innkeeper.
3. Explore the outskirts of the village for any signs of the alleged monster.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 2:
You make your way to the local inn, a dimly lit establishment with worn wooden floors and a musty smell that hangs in the air. The innkeeper, a grizzled old man with a patchy beard, eyes you warily as you approach the counter.
"Good evening, stranger," he grumbles. "What brings you to Ravenswood?"
What would you like to ask the innkeeper?
1. Inquire about any recent sightings or encounters with the alleged monster.
2. Ask about the history of the village and any local legends.
3. Request a room for the night and gather information from the other guests.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 3:
The innkeeper leans in closer, his voice dropping to a hushed tone. "Ravenswood has a dark past, my friend. Legend has it that a cursed creature roams these lands, seeking revenge for the wrongs done to it long ago. They say it was created by a mad scientist who dabbled in forbidden arts."
He pauses, glancing around nervously before continuing. "The villagers have tried to keep the monster at bay, but it always returns, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Be careful, for it is said to be unstoppable."
What would you like to do?
1. Investigate the history of the mad scientist and try to find clues about the monster's origins.
2. Speak with the villagers to gather more information about recent sightings or encounters.
3. Search the village archives for any records or documents related to the monster.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 4:
You make your way to the village archives, a dusty room filled with shelves upon shelves of old books and documents. As you search through the records, you come across a tattered journal belonging to a former villager.
The journal speaks of a hidden laboratory deep within the forest, where the mad scientist conducted his experiments. It also mentions a ritual that could potentially banish the monster back to the depths from which it came.
Just as you're about to delve deeper into the journal, you hear a faint growl coming from outside the archives. It seems the monster is not far away.
What would you like to do?
1. Quickly exit the archives and try to track down the source of the growl.
2. Continue reading the journal to gather more information about the ritual and the location of the hidden laboratory.
3. Stay hidden in the archives and wait for the monster to leave.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 5:
You decide to stay hidden in the archives, hoping that the monster will eventually leave. As you wait in the darkness, the growls outside grow louder and more menacing. Suddenly, the door to the archives bursts open, and the monster stands before you.
With its towering height, grotesque features, and glowing red eyes, the monster lunges towards you, its claws ready to strike.
What would you like to do?
1. Fight back with whatever weapons you have at your disposal.
2. Attempt to reason with the monster, hoping to find a peaceful resolution.
3. Make a desperate dash for the exit, hoping to outrun the monster.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 6:
You take a deep breath and attempt to reason with the monster, hoping to find a peaceful resolution. With a trembling voice, you speak to the creature, trying to convey empathy and understanding.
To your surprise, the monster hesitates, its eyes flickering with a glimmer of something resembling humanity. It takes a step back, seemingly considering your words. However, the monster's internal struggle is short-lived, and it lets out a guttural roar, lunging towards you once again.
What would you like to do?
1. Dodge the monster's attack and try to find a way to incapacitate it.
2. Use your detective skills to analyze the monster's behavior and find a weakness.
3. Make a final plea to the monster, hoping to appeal to its humanity.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 7:
With desperation in your voice, you make a final plea to the monster, hoping to appeal to its humanity. You speak of the pain and suffering it has caused, but also of the possibility of redemption and breaking free from the curse that binds it.
For a moment, the monster seems to hesitate, its eyes flickering with a mix of rage and sorrow. It takes a step back, its massive form trembling. But just as hope begins to swell within you, the monster lets out a deafening roar, shaking the very foundations of the archives.
In a swift motion, it lunges towards you, its claws poised to strike. There is no reasoning with this creature.
What would you like to do?
1. Dodge the monster's attack and counter with a powerful strike.
2. Use your surroundings to your advantage, attempting to trap or immobilize the monster.
3. Make a final desperate attempt to reason with the monster, hoping for a miracle.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 8:
With your last ounce of hope, you make a final desperate attempt to reason with the monster, hoping for a miracle. You plead with it, urging it to remember its humanity and the possibility of breaking free from the curse that binds it.
To your astonishment, the monster hesitates, its eyes flickering with a mix of confusion and recognition. It takes a step back, its massive form trembling. In a moment of clarity, the monster lets out a mournful howl, as if acknowledging the truth of your words.
Suddenly, the ground beneath you begins to shake violently. The archives crumble around you, and you find yourself falling into darkness.
What would you like to do?
1. Try to grab onto something to stop your fall.
2. Brace yourself for impact and hope for the best.
3. Close your eyes and prepare for the unknown.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 9:
You brace yourself for impact, knowing that the fall is inevitable. The darkness engulfs you as you plummet through the crumbling archives, debris swirling around you. The impact is jarring, and you lose consciousness for a brief moment.
When you come to, you find yourself in a dimly lit underground chamber. The air is heavy with the scent of dampness and decay. As you gather your bearings, you realize that you are in the hidden laboratory mentioned in the journal.
What would you like to do?
1. Explore the laboratory and search for any clues or information that could help you in your quest.
2. Look for a way to perform the ritual mentioned in the journal to banish the monster.
3. Try to find an exit and escape from the underground chamber.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 10:
You decide to explore the laboratory, hoping to find any clues or information that could aid you in your quest. The laboratory is filled with dusty shelves, broken equipment, and faded notes scattered across the tables.
As you sift through the remnants of the mad scientist's work, you come across a journal that details his experiments and the creation of the monster. It mentions a specific combination of ingredients and an incantation that could potentially weaken the creature.
Just as you're about to jot down the details, you hear a low growl coming from behind you. The monster has found its way into the laboratory.
What would you like to do?
1. Quickly hide and observe the monster's behavior, looking for any weaknesses or patterns.
2. Use the information from the journal to create a concoction that could weaken the monster.
3. Confront the monster head-on and try to overpower it with brute force.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 11:
You quickly hide behind a stack of crates, observing the monster's behavior as it prowls through the laboratory. Its movements are erratic, and you notice that it seems to be drawn to a particular area of the room.
As you watch, you notice a faint glimmer of light coming from a cracked vial on one of the shelves. The monster seems to be attracted to the light, its attention fixated on it.
What would you like to do?
1. Use the distraction to sneak past the monster and continue your investigation.
2. Grab the cracked vial and use it as a bargaining tool to negotiate with the monster.
3. Take advantage of the monster's fixation on the light to launch a surprise attack.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 12:
Taking advantage of the distraction caused by the cracked vial's light, you carefully sneak past the monster, making your way deeper into the laboratory. The creature remains fixated on the glimmer, oblivious to your presence.
As you continue your investigation, you stumble upon a hidden chamber within the laboratory. Inside, you find an ancient tome, filled with cryptic symbols and incantations. It appears to hold the key to performing the ritual mentioned in the journal.
However, as you reach out to grab the tome, the chamber door slams shut behind you, trapping you inside.
What would you like to do?
1. Examine the chamber for any clues or mechanisms that could open the door.
2. Begin deciphering the symbols and incantations in the tome to perform the ritual.
3. Attempt to force the door open using your strength or any available tools.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 13:
Realizing that your only way out may lie in performing the ritual, you begin deciphering the symbols and incantations in the ancient tome. The language is archaic and complex, but with your determination and intellect, you start to piece together the necessary steps.
As you recite the incantation, the chamber begins to tremble, and a faint glow emanates from the symbols on the walls. The air becomes charged with an otherworldly energy, and you can sense that something significant is about to happen.
Suddenly, the chamber door slowly creaks open, revealing a path leading to the outside. You have successfully performed the ritual.
What would you like to do?
1. Proceed cautiously through the open door and continue your investigation.
2. Take a moment to gather your thoughts and prepare yourself before moving forward.
3. Leave the ancient tome behind and make a hasty escape from the laboratory.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 14:
With caution, you proceed through the open door, continuing your investigation. The path leads you deeper into the forest surrounding the village, where the air grows thick with an eerie stillness. The moon casts an ethereal glow through the dense canopy above.
As you venture further, you come across a clearing, where a dilapidated cabin stands in solitude. The cabin's windows are shattered, and the door hangs loosely on its hinges. It appears to be a place of darkness and secrets.
What would you like to do?
1. Enter the cabin and search for any clues or evidence related to the monster.
2. Circle around the cabin and investigate the surrounding area for any signs of the monster's presence.
3. Proceed cautiously past the cabin and explore deeper into the forest.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 15:
You decide to circle around the cabin and investigate the surrounding area for any signs of the monster's presence. As you carefully make your way around, you notice deep claw marks etched into the trees and the ground, indicating the monster's passage.
Following the trail, you come across a small cave hidden amidst the foliage. The entrance is dark and foreboding, emanating an unsettling aura. It seems that the monster may have sought refuge within.
What would you like to do?
1. Enter the cave and confront the monster head-on.
2. Return to the village and gather reinforcements before facing the monster.
3. Search the area around the cave for any potential weapons or tools that could aid you in the confrontation.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 16:
With determination, you decide to enter the cave and confront the monster head-on. As you step into the darkness, the air grows colder, and the sound of dripping water echoes through the cavernous space.
As you venture deeper, you catch a glimpse of movement in the shadows. The monster emerges, its eyes glowing with a feral intensity. It lets out a bone-chilling roar, ready to defend its territory.
What would you like to do?
1. Engage in a fierce battle with the monster, using your skills and any weapons at your disposal.
2. Attempt to reason with the monster once more, hoping to find a peaceful resolution.
3. Make a strategic retreat and regroup before facing the monster again.
Please choose your next move.
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Round 17:
With a glimmer of hope, you attempt to reason with the monster once more, hoping to find a peaceful resolution. You speak to it, appealing to its humanity and the possibility of breaking free from the curse that binds it.
To your surprise, the monster hesitates, its eyes flickering with a mix of confusion and recognition. It takes a step back, its massive form trembling. In a moment of clarity, the monster lets out a mournful howl, as if acknowledging the truth of your words.
As you continue to speak, the monster's aggression subsides, and it slowly approaches you, its demeanor no longer threatening. It extends a clawed hand towards you, a gesture of trust.
Congratulations! You have successfully found a peaceful resolution with the monster. You have won the game!
YOU WON
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