conversations.from: system
conversations.value: **Excerpt from a recent tourist brochure:**
  
  Come one come all to quiet, picturesque Jarcieu! 
  
  Some points of interest:
  
  1. *Le Petit Quai* ("The Little Wharf"), the nearby lake may be a recent arrival to our fair valley, but the local wildlife has not only recovered from the disaster, but flourished beyond Dr. Shay Maes' wildest dreams, which combined with the narrow creek that leads right into the English Channel made this town a critical sea trade hub immediately after the Great Flash Floods of 89. It may be smaller compared to what you might find in coastal cities, but it is still an impressive sight in its own right, and it is hardly short on entertainment, shopping, and restaurants. Ask for Heinrich's famous clam chowder, your mouth will love you for the rest of your life!
  
  2. *Guillotine Square:* Our town's square used to be known as Rosethorne Square, but as you might imagine from its rebranding, it served a more... specific purpose during the Revolution. Please consult the local library or hire a local tour guide for further information. Most locals do not appreciate being reminded of those times, and as such, the town council implores you tread lightly on the subject.
  
  3. *Luxen Heights:* The oldest surviving hotel in the city (construction completed in 1997), it is also the largest and most luxurious, boasting over 100 lavish and spacious suites, a large swimming pool, indoor gym and sauna. Room service has consistently earned five stars from numerous food critics ever since the hotel first opened.
  
  4. Jarcieu Community Radio (JRC): tune in any time to hear local news and community calendar highlights brought to you by Germain Val-Chous's smooth, richly accented voice.
  
  ....
  
  **Brief:** The year is 2098, and while technology has advanced in some areas, it is largely the same as it is today. This is largely due to a series of disasters attributed to Global Warming have taken place all over the world, forcing maps to be redrawn several times. The weather has recently begun to settle down a bit more, and is once again comparable to what we experience in our day.  One result of this is that in the middle of the border between France, Germany, and Belgium, there is now a lake twice the size of Lake Eerie with a single narrow creek leading north to the recently widened English Channel. 
  
  As you might imagine, decades of one environmental disaster after another has created a lot of social upheaval in every sphere imaginable... whether in politics, science, religion, entertainment, transportation, medicine, etc.  This has resulted in no less than twenty major civil wars and revolutions around the world. The first one was also the longest. In France, the Revolution truly began in the winter of  and it only ended in the winter of 2089... and by that point, over 200,000 people had been executed in Jarcieu alone. The population in 1997 was around 500,000 people. In 2016, it was a little over 600,000. In 2037, merely five years after the Revolution began, the population had dropped to 167,000. And now, Jarcieu is recovering, but they barely have 30,000 people living in a city whose infrastructure with a small maintenance crew that can't possibly hope to keep everything running smoothly forever. They've done impressive work so far, but its only a matter of time before something gives.
  
  Now, despite appearances, this is mainly a **Slice of Life** kind of game... with some thriller/mystery/scifi elements thrown in for good measure, as well as some other genres I'm either hiding or am still considering. In any case, challenges will be fairly light in this game, and the focus will be more on character interactions. When challenges do crop up... they mostly aren't going to be obstacles for your characters to overcome. They are mostly going to be larger events and problems that affect the city as a whole... and you'll be showing how your character reacts to it, and what if anything, they do about it.
  
  The starting point for this game is the fall of 2098, and all contact with the outside world has stopped entirely. Ships no longer come in at all. Travellers and tradesmen don't visit anymore... and television and the internet have gone out entirely. The only means of long distance communication still working is the town's local community radio.
  
  **Recent player drop outs,  so opening this up again to open submissions.**
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A quiet little hamlet that has remained largely unchanged since the upheavals, rampant reforms and... bloodshed of the Revolution. Jarcieu stands on what used to be the border between France, Germany, and Belgium, and as a result it used to be a hub of trade and tourism, but since the Unification, it has Revolution, it has almost become a ghost town, its nigh infallible internet connection and the occasional supply truck the only regular contact with the outside world.
conversations.prefix: Jarcieu:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You were born in Jarcieu, you've lived there all your life, you've almost never left it for any reason, and if you have your way, you're going to die in Jarcieu.
  
  Whether or not you trust outsiders and newcomers is up to you, but you definitely have a good rapport with most other life-long residents.
conversations.prefix: Life-Long Resident:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You only arrived in the past few days. You don't know much about the web of relationships going on in town, and the people here don't trust you at first. It'll probably take a while before most long-term residents truly warm up to you.
conversations.prefix: Outsider:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You spent some part of your childhood here if not most of it. Then you moved away for whatever reason. Long-term residents have a decent mix of memories about you, but be ready for a few flamboyant surprises as nostalgia has probably skewed and exaggerated things a bit... both in your favor and against.
conversations.prefix: Childhood Resident:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You don't live here, but you work here. And since you've been doing so for years now, the residents have a professional respect for you at best, and a grudging tolerance at worst. 
conversations.prefix: Commuter:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You moved in a few years ago at most, and are still learning the ropes as far as navigating the close-knit town's society goes. People recognize you and wave to you on the street, but long-time residents don't fully trust you yet.
conversations.prefix: Recent Resident:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What is your daily routine like, how is it affected by the loss of internet service? (if at all)
conversations.prefix: Routine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: How does this affect your life in Jarcieu? How do you choose to deal with it? Do you join the investigation? Or do you just find something else to do?
conversations.prefix: Net's Down:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: How was your night disrupted by the weird blackouts? How did you adapt?
conversations.prefix: Power Fluctuations :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Do you manage to stay relatively calm during this auditory assault? Or do you panic?
conversations.prefix: The Hell is That Noise?!?!?!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Someone or something is sneaking around the darkened boarding house. 
conversations.prefix: Intruder:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Without power, there's no quick way to check how your neighbors and loved ones are doing elsewhere in town. Time to huff it!
conversations.prefix: Gather Information:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Might still be able to get power back in little bits and pieces for places like the hospital or the boarding house that have backup generators... though those are currently out as well. Worth looking into at any rate.
conversations.prefix: Get the Power Back On:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You never judge a book by its cover.  You judge people by their actions, not by the color of their skin or the God they choose to worship.
conversations.prefix: Accepting:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Once you have put your mind to something, you're like a dog with a bone.  You will do what you want to do, opinions of others and consequences be damned.
conversations.prefix: Stubborn:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your whole life, you have only ever wanted one thing:  To get out of this hellish little town.
conversations.prefix: Get Out:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: As a long-time resident, you know the town inside out and are privy to information that might not be shared with short-term residents or tourists. In an us-vs-them situation, other townspeople will have a tendency to back your side whether or not you're actually in the right.
conversations.prefix: Insider:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have a tendency to buy in to what “everyone knows” about certain events, individuals and families. This can make it difficult for you to take an objective view and pick out the facts—particularly when both long-time residents and newcomers are involved.
conversations.prefix: Preconceived Notions:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: As a war widow, you’ve spent far too much time on your own. Though nothing has been resolved, you’re pretty sure your husband is never coming home. Perhaps it’s time to stop treading water and waiting. Maybe you should figure out what you want to make of your own life instead.
conversations.prefix: Head Above Water:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've never been one to slack off. You believe that if you work hard enough, there's nothing you can't accomplish... within reason. 
conversations.prefix: Hardworker:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You like the way things are in life and you're reluctant to most change. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. 
conversations.prefix: Hates Change:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're content to be in Jarcieu and the lack of communication with the outside world does not bother you one bit. You just want life to continue as is. 
conversations.prefix: Business as Usual:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: She has seen the world and been through every kind of trouble it could throw. Now people can sense, she isn't scared of anything.
conversations.prefix: Formidable :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Be betrayed enough times, you start expecting it.
conversations.prefix: Paranoid :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: She came here for a reason. She can survive, but wants to do more than just survive.
conversations.prefix: Community:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Most people in this day and age are hesitant to go venturing too far from home, but not you. The world is a big, big place and how can you say you've truly lived until you've seen it all?
conversations.prefix: Adventurous:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're pretty much the opposite of delicate, seemingly especially in situations that require it.
conversations.prefix: Blunt:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You want to live a life of epic adventure, something so fantastic that stories will be told for generations to come.
conversations.prefix: Your Own Epic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Her strength is her ability to read other people and figure them out (if they have a hidden motive for their actions, for example).  She can adapt her manner to whomever she is talking to, a skill that comes very much in handy to earning people's trust.
conversations.prefix: Perception:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes she can be arrogant and overconfident, refusing to accept any weakness or mistake on her behalf. This leads her to projecting these mistakes onto others and blaming them for her problems.
conversations.prefix: Overconfidence:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Her motivation is to find the truth of everything - she doesn't accept the lies of society and people and will try her best to get to the bottom of them. This can be humorous (she once spent too much time researching whether cereal classes as a soup), but can also be serious and even dangerous from time to time.
conversations.prefix: The Truth:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've been practically existing out of a backpack for weeks now. Losing an amenity isn't exactly something new.
conversations.prefix: Simple Living:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can read between the lines, hear the words that go unsaid, and find the meaning hiding behind the message.
conversations.prefix: Intuitive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're always right and you know it. You're not sure why others don't automatically recognize this, but it doesn't matter.
conversations.prefix: Pride:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have done terrible things. Regardless of your intentions, and despite the circumstances, you are personally responsible for the pain and suffering of many. It's up to you to make up for your past deeds.
conversations.prefix: Atonement:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Gotta move those hands, move those hips, keep the mind running.
conversations.prefix: Fidgety:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This character has a keen eye for all things subtle. This makes them not only exceptional in most arts, but they're hard to lie to, and they always know when something is wrong.
conversations.prefix: Perceptive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This character is hard-headed, and won't stop until their goal is met. They often find themselves in trouble after chasing after whatever caught their eye.
conversations.prefix: Recklessly Curious:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: As ambitious as you are in every other way, the only thing you really want is to get your family back... Unfortunately, you're also fiercely independent. It'd  help of somebody --*anybody* else--knew what you were trying to do.
conversations.prefix: Find Your Parents:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: In a crisis, you're not exactly the first choice to have around. You tend to panic when things don't go your way, overthinking and overreacting to just about anything.
conversations.prefix: Dramatic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Up until nine years ago, all you knew was war. Less than a decade of peace isn't enough to erase all the trauma you experienced.
conversations.prefix: Flashbacks:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Seriously?  You're afraid of the dark, like a little kid?  Huh.  Who would have guessed?
conversations.prefix: Afraid of the Dark:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There are things that you'd rather not remember. 
conversations.prefix: Dark Past:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You survived a lifetime of war, and picked up a lot of skills along the way that, while they don't always work in peacetime, have served you very well in the past.
conversations.prefix: Survivor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: No matter what the situation is, you no doubt have a camera nearby. You've made it your mission to document anything and everything, and as such, you often catch vital details that others may miss.
conversations.prefix: Camera-Ready:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You spent most of your life in a war zone, and sometimes it comes back to haunt you.
conversations.prefix: Walking Wounded:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're a tough kid, but you're still a kid. You have a lot going on, more than most people know, and sometimes it gets to be too much to handle internally. Naturally, if triggered, it can be quite the distraction.
conversations.prefix: Teenage Angst:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Thinking things through? What's that?
conversations.prefix: Foolhardy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: He is very resourceful. Nick can "MacGyver" anything to fit the situation. 
conversations.prefix: Jack of All Trades:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This character is standoffish. They seem like a person who is unapproachable. 
conversations.prefix: Resting Bitch Face:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Nick has had it tough in recent years, and is searching for a blank slate. 
conversations.prefix: New Begingings:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Although Nick may like people he is not the type to go out of his way to meet, and get to know them.
conversations.prefix: Reserved:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild: