conversations.from: system
conversations.value: Coming soon to a TV near you: Monster of the Week! Follow a group of heroes as they travel the country, investigating horrible mysteries and fighting the creatures that exist under the bed and in the closet. They may be an unlikely group, but can their friendship survive the mission? Or will the mission be thrown by their incompatability? Find out on Monster of the Week!
  
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  In this game you will play as a group of monster investigators to the tune of Supernatural, X-Files, and Buffy. Some of the writing styles will even reference cuts and other such TV references.
  
  In the process of playing this game you will get an overview of how Storium works. In the full course you will learn:
  
  -How to make a character
  -How the various types of cards work, including neutral cards
  -How challenges work, including special rules a narrator might add to challenges
  -How to strategize and work challenges using the game and card rules of Storium
  -How to ignore the game and let this be a collaborative writing experience.
  
  Beginners be warned: Many Beginner games are more "drop in, drop out" allowing for you to get your feet wet and see if Storium is for you. While those games are good and have their place, I generally design mine to have a more direct story and a thought process to teach the players.
  
  If you do not want to stick around for a full game, this may not be the game for you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are the chosen one, like the great Buffy Summers from TV. You are prophesied to stop some great evil, and have been training to stop it since your earliest days.
conversations.prefix: The Chosen:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've got a criminal streak behind you. You may even still be a criminal. Now you use your shady deals to hunt monsters down.
conversations.prefix: The Crooked:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are an agent of a higher power, sent down to fight back the darkness. You may not fully understand humanity, unfortunately.
conversations.prefix: The Divine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have studied the supernatural and know its habits and quirks. You are a font of knowledge, though you are far from the toughest member of the party.
conversations.prefix: The Expert:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You may not be a tinfoil hat wearing crazy person, but you are still a conspiracy theorist who would make Fox Mulder proud.
conversations.prefix: The Flake:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You come from some cult or sect that specializes in hunting down the supernatural. You have your own understanding of the supernatural, and protect the world from darkness.
conversations.prefix: The Initiate:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You, yourself, are a monster. You've turned away from being the evil kind of monster though, and become a hunter yourself.
conversations.prefix: The Monstrous:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a normal person, no crazy knowledge or superpowers. You, however, decided to step up your game. Monsters will attack anyone, and you're willing to fight back on your terms.
conversations.prefix: The Mundane:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You work for some agency, be it private or some government conspiracy, whose job is to hunt down monsters. That literally makes it your job to hunt down monsters.
conversations.prefix: The Professional:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a mage, much like Harry Dresden. You use your own magic to hunt down the supernatural.
conversations.prefix: The Spell Slinger:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Taking a page from the books of Carrie and Firestarter, you are a child with strange powers. Psychically powerful, and maybe having a darker side that hungers, you want to fight the darkness before it consumes you.
conversations.prefix: The Spooky:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometime in the past, a monster killed someone you cared about. Now, you are armored up and out for revenge, and nothing is going to stop you.
conversations.prefix: The Wronged:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are known for your charisma and skill with words.
conversations.prefix: Charming:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are composed and can act with skill under pressure.
conversations.prefix: Cool Under Pressure:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are perceptive and skilled at the actual investigation part of investigating.
conversations.prefix: Sharp as a Tack:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can kick ass with the best of them, and take more of a beating than most.
conversations.prefix: Tough:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are skilled with magic and mad science, and the world can sense that about you.
conversations.prefix: Supernaturally Inclined:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You fumble over your words and are bad at getting your way.
conversations.prefix: Uncharismatic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You freak out and can't handle working when pressured.
conversations.prefix: Uncomposed:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are bad at investigating and piecing actual mysteries together.
conversations.prefix: Unobservant:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are not the one who should be at the front lines of a battle. Fighting is not your forte.
conversations.prefix: Wimpy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Magic and Mad Science go with you like oil to water. Let's hope you don't have to do magic.
conversations.prefix: Supernaturally Averse:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are a monster hunter for the paycheck. You have no desire to hunt monsters other than to make bank.
conversations.prefix: Day Job:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Monsters have hurt you in the past, and you're out for blood. Kill them and take your vengeance.
conversations.prefix: Revenge:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can't fight it. You know that something has said it is in your stars to hunt monsters.
conversations.prefix: Destiny:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You just believe in helping people. Who else is going to fight the monsters besides you?
conversations.prefix: Greater Good:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have ties to evil, past or present. You want to clear your own soul from the wrong you have done.
conversations.prefix: Redemption:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You merely want to prove the existence of the supernatural. You hunt to have some sort of evidence to show the world.
conversations.prefix: Validation:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Congrats on looking at the location. There's nothing here, because this is just a flashback scene, but good on you. Ten points to your preferred Hogwarts house.
conversations.prefix: The Road So Far:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Why are you here being a hunter? What drives you to deal with monsters?
conversations.prefix: What Drives Us:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Being a hunter isn't easy. Tell us how you done goofed.
conversations.prefix: What Doesn't Kill You:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Despite the obstacles in your way, you've managed to survive this long. Show your character doing what they do best.
conversations.prefix: Makes You Stronger:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The heroes' primary base of operations when they aren't on the road.
conversations.prefix: BPA HQ:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Life has happened between episodes. Usually this ends up with small talk at the beginning of the episode which affects later episodes. Tell us a little something important.
conversations.prefix: B-Plot Set Up Go!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The BPA officially doesn't exist, so you'll need to set up a good reason you're in town looking things up.
conversations.prefix: Cover Story (Jasper):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know everything, and know where to find everything. Is there something in the case files that can give a hint to this case?
conversations.prefix: Case Files (Felice):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've been a hunter on your own for a long time. Maybe you've run across something like this before?
conversations.prefix: Monster Knowledge (Adrian):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ley Lines cross the country, and you've tapped into the magic before. It's a far distance, but you can at least get vibes from city itself.
conversations.prefix: Magical Source (Meiji):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: One of the Requisitions Officers at the BPA. He'll try and get you what you ask for.
conversations.prefix: Agent Greene:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A town currently dealing with a lot of weird events. Only you can solve them.
conversations.prefix: Monroe, Missouri:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The owner and bartender at the Salsa Kitchen, a club known for its salsa dancing and Latin music.
conversations.prefix: Sergio the Barkeep:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Someone in this town has been picking pockets and getting away with it. Ask around town and find more information.
conversations.prefix: The Pickpocket:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Strange but mundane events have been happening around town, and people are rife with bad luck. What could be the cause of it?
conversations.prefix: Strange Events:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: People have been appearing into thin air. Others have been appearing out of nowhere. What could be the cause of this?
conversations.prefix: The Disappearances:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're in enemy territory right now. Always best to keep an eye out for trouble while you're doing your job.
conversations.prefix: Read a Bad Situation (Finish Last):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There are screams upstairs! Get up there fast, and try not to trip on the stairs in the process.
conversations.prefix: PANICKING!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Well, someone just got shot and seems to be bleeding out on the floor. That's just great.
conversations.prefix: PANICKING!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Clearly that artifact is the cause behind all this. You should make sure the BPA gets a hold of it.
conversations.prefix: The Bow and Arrow:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are assailed by three... Slightly bizarre looking clones. What damage can they do?
conversations.prefix: We Are Number One (1/2):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: An old, homeless man seemed to be the one with the bow, and he's getting away. Try and catch him!
conversations.prefix: The Archer (2/2):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have acquired a strange power from getting shot by the arrow. This creature can fight for you, and it can turn into water to pass through places. You even share its senses... Of course, strangely enough, you're the only member of your party that can see it...
conversations.prefix: It's My Life:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A storage unit place in the city of Monroe, where people can store their goods until it ends up on an episode of Storage Wars.
conversations.prefix: Monroe Storage:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Maybe it's a passive aggressive message? Who knows?
conversations.prefix: Genital Shaped Gummies:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You never know why you might need a fog, or to accidentally burn the top layer of your skin off.
conversations.prefix: Dry Ice:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Everything Meiji could need, with the potions and the charms and everything.
conversations.prefix: Magic Kit:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Fun fact, blood of a virgin just means never used in magic.
conversations.prefix: Blood of Female Virgins:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A special gun with shells that cause various effects. Outlaw Star is an underrated anime.
conversations.prefix: Magical Gun:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Can be used to block bullets and similar projectiles.
conversations.prefix: Bulletproof Vest:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This creature can swap whatever object it touches with an object the user touches. So this is how the pickpocket did his thing without getting caught. Welp, best go after the pickpocket then.
conversations.prefix: Heaven Piercing Giga Drill:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You managed to track him down, but now he's in danger. Do you keep him safe?
conversations.prefix: The Boy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Well that arrow came out of nowhere. What the heck just happened!?
conversations.prefix: You've Been Shot! (Felice) (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The other people living in the base but aren't important to be named characters are panicking and trying to escape.
conversations.prefix: The Extras:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This wannabe biker apparently can fight like a beast. Probably has something to do with his supernatural power.
conversations.prefix: Ninja Sex Party:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The man who seems to be in charge of it all. His power seems to be minor reality manipulation, such as causing a car accident to stop a possible snitch. He's also running away. 
conversations.prefix: Obstacles:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The apparent home of the hobo camp that is causing trouble with these strange happenings.
conversations.prefix: The Bunker:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The headquarters of The Agency is here in The City. Yay for vague naming conventions.
conversations.prefix: The Agency:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've had a history of kicking ass and taking names. Can you figure out anything from the photos?
conversations.prefix: (Wynn) Wound examination:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Something seems familiar to you about this case. What's going on here?
conversations.prefix: (Ron) Criminal Past:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You use your knowledge of the monsters you encounter to figure out just what was going on.
conversations.prefix: (Kagahoo) Monster Knowledge:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The requisitions officer for The Agency. She'll get you set up with equipment.
conversations.prefix: Sarah Kwon:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A small island city off of the coast. It's foggy, but beautiful otherwise.
conversations.prefix: Scarlet Bay:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The school nurse for Scarlet Bay, and the one who found the body. Clearly somewhat in shock still.
conversations.prefix: Mei Kwon:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This recovering emo is sitting on the other side of the dorm lobby with another friend of his, and they seem to be keeping an eye on Mei and Alfred.
conversations.prefix: Daniel Price:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The crime scene is just upstairs. It's been a day or two, but maybe you can find something.
conversations.prefix: Investigate the Dorm:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: As your starting investigation comes to an end, you hear the sound of screams coming from upstairs. Get there fast!
conversations.prefix: Get to the Screams:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: White hoodie, dark hair, blood everywhere. This guy is a big time threat.
conversations.prefix: Jeff The Killer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bubbly blonde and all around kind young woman. Currently being attacked by Jeff.
conversations.prefix: Emily Anders:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The badass and reliable shotgun that’s also covered in stickers.
conversations.prefix: Kiki:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: An amulet designed to protect the mind.
conversations.prefix: Protective Amulet:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A blade that was made from the garbage back home. It’s far from reliable.
conversations.prefix: Rusty Blade:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This recovering emo sneaked off and made his way to the cannery to try to save the day.
conversations.prefix: Daniel Price:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A young woman involved in the JTK incident.
conversations.prefix: Kelly “Jade” Barton:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A wall of photos of various murder victims. It should be destroyed.
conversations.prefix: The Shrine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can make it in the big leagues because you are courageous, strong, and determined. 
conversations.prefix: Tough:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You don't trust people easily because of your past, and you always fear the worst.
conversations.prefix: Doubtful:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are an agent of a higher power, sent down to fight back the darkness. You may not fully understand humanity, unfortunately.
conversations.prefix: The Divine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can’t help it. You just have to have it all and if you have a chance? Then why not? 
conversations.prefix: Greedy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A sawed off shotgun with a variety of specialised shells.  (Not shown in the pic, the wooden parts are covered in Hello Kitty and Tinkerbell decals).
conversations.prefix: Kiki:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Kagahoo doesn't trust weapons made by human and doesn't use them. He prefers his own creations.
conversations.prefix: Fan of homemaded weapons:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You try to consider all the angles when it comes to new challenges.  Your preferred phrase is "it's better to bring it and not need it, then need it and not have it."
conversations.prefix: Cautious:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wynn is not subtle, and certainly not at her best when she tries to be.
conversations.prefix: So Smooth:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're not a total Luddite, but you just haven't been interested in learning the full scope of what technology can do nowadays.
conversations.prefix: Low-Tech:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: If listening your own voices is a chaos, imagine what difficult must be to pay attention while others talk. Nothing is worse than trying to keep a nonsense chatting.
conversations.prefix: The gift of speech:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your appearance is not always accepted. Sometimes you don't dare to show your face in public. In other cases, however, human can feel facination about your nature.
conversations.prefix: Wild nature:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: If you have enough troubles to understand your own voices, imagine the chaos that would suppose paying attention to other problems' people. Not only irrelevant if not irritable.
conversations.prefix: Comunication skills:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Living in drains or old houses have given to you not just practice in plumbing, if not the ability of talking with pipework. IT IS AN ART! But not all around you seemed to appreciate such noble quality.
conversations.prefix: Expert in plumbing:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Not in an Orwellian sense, but in a filial responsibility sense.  Keeping all your siblings out of trouble was a full-time job growing up, and as a result, taking care of other people has become second nature.
conversations.prefix: Big Brother:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wynn doesn't know a lot of theory, and couldn't pick Anasognosia out of a line up, but she gets how people think, or rather, how they fail to.
conversations.prefix: Street Psychology:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Not all humans look at you as a disgusting creature  living in drains and surrounded by rubbish. Some of them find you fascinating, and then is when you can take advantage of the situation.
conversations.prefix: Exotic charm:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are terrible about sensing when people may need a little bit of sensitivity to get through a tough time.  Like, say, when a beloved student has just died a horrific, torturous death.
conversations.prefix: Emotionally Insensitive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wynn sometimes (not often) gives the benefit of the doubt where she shouldn't.  Maybe it makes up for all the times she won't give the benefit when she should.
conversations.prefix: You remind me of someone:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: An amulet designed to protect against light physical attacks such as fists or shallow knife wounds.  It won't provide protection from magical weapons.
conversations.prefix: Protective Amulet:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Leap first and look later.  You want a result *now* and you don't have the patience to sit around talking about the best course of action.  
conversations.prefix: Impatient:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The water coming from the sprinklers helps cover sounds of your approach.
conversations.prefix: Muffled Sounds: