conversations.from: system
conversations.value: In the early-1970's Tarkus Oil lost contact with a remote Alaskan drilling outpost. The locals reported that the drill had collapsed and the site was in ruins. When the company's rescue team arrived, no bodies were found among the rubble.
  
  Tarkus reportedly searched and searched but never discovered the bodies of the missing workers. Within months, the company had counted their losses, swept the event under the rug, and moved on. There was little news coverage and in a year's time, the event was largely forgotten.
  
  Thirteen years later, a rival oil company purchased the contract to drill in this remote region of the Alaskan tundra, but decided to take steps to ensure its investment would not result in a similar fate. You were hired as part of a small team sent to the site to perform one final investigation.
  
  
  **Hello, potential players. This game is going to involve otherworldy horrors and mysteries, and will be heavily influenced by John Carpenter's *The Thing*, H. P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, etc. You'll be working an investigation in a remote, isolated location full of untold dangers and unsolved mysteries.**
  
  **If you're submitting a character, please write a short scene for your background to give me an idea of what your character is about and a bit of their personality. This game will focus a lot on the psychological elements of the investigation, and I'm looking for writers interested in crafting a tale of true horror. Strong writers with a knack for cooperation, character development, and crafting a cohesive narrative are preferred. I'll be accepting 3-5 players and will post scenes a few times a week.**
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Address your PTSD by actively trying to hide or sharing your issue with your team, assuming whether or not you want this to be public knowledge.
conversations.prefix: Dealing with PTSD:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The isolated Alaskan tundra sounds fairly daunting to you, and you're not sure if the others can relate. Either let on that you're concerned about the locale, or actively attempt to avoid letting on that you're worried.
conversations.prefix: Adjusting to the Wilderness:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: While others have deep and personal conflicts they are actively dealing with on a daily basis, you remain a sort of enigma. Share part of your personal life with your new team whether your aim is to gain their trust, manipulate them, or some other purpose you deem fitting.
conversations.prefix: Share Something Personal:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're dedicated to the job, but there is always the terrible tragedy that you have suffered lingering in your mind. Either share your loss with the group or attempt to "keep it together" while you're with them.
conversations.prefix: Personal Demons:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Being stubborn isn't even the beginning of it. Set in your ways, you find it near impossible to go anyone's route but your own.
conversations.prefix: Inflexibility:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A remote 100 square yards of harsh Alaskan tundra. The previous site remains, decaying and untouched in 10 years. The nearest town is 50 miles away.
conversations.prefix: Arctic Drilling Site:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A cold, desolate maze snaking deep beneath the earth. Strange markings engraved in the walls stretch across the hallways.
conversations.prefix: Catacombs:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A mainstay of this little town. Mostly chatty regulars, greasy food, and damn good coffee.
conversations.prefix: Local Diner:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Now in shambles, this is the office where the entire station was run from.
conversations.prefix: Operations Office:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Local police don't have much to do, so sadly the station doesn't have much to offer. Never hurts to try, right?
conversations.prefix: Police Station:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cold, dilapidated, and powerless. Even the most courageous won't want to get lost in this labyrinth of dead machinery and looming hallways.
conversations.prefix: The Drilling Station:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The road from town to the drilling site is not frequently traveled. Pray you don't have a breakdown.
conversations.prefix: The Long Road:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It appears the previous crew uncovered a cave while drilling. The ground opens up, but where does it lead?
conversations.prefix: Underground Cave:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Deputy Fox is an easygoing guy, but takes his job seriously. He'll let Hildegard go with you, but only if you meet his requirements.
conversations.prefix: Deputy Fox:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've made it into the region, but you don't have the knowledge necessary to find the precise location for the site. It is on a remote stretch of frozen flatland and you'll need someone to take you there.
conversations.prefix: Find a Guide to the Drilling Site:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Before you head into the unknown, maybe it's a good idea to see what the locals know about what happened at the drilling site 13 years ago.    
conversations.prefix: Learn What the Locals Know of the "Event":
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're muscle for hire and paid to look out for your client. If the territory gets dangerous, you're the first line of defense.
conversations.prefix: Bodyguard:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You understand the mechanics of moving parts and have learned to listen to the language of machines.
conversations.prefix: Engineer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The tundra's extreme conditions can defeat even the hardiest of people. Your skills just may save lives on this expedition.
conversations.prefix: Medical Doctor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: When someone needs answers, you will get them... for a price. You make your living sticking your nose where it doesn't belong.
conversations.prefix: Private Investigator:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Knowledge is your greatest asset and if a topic even remotely interests you, you learn everything you can about it.
conversations.prefix: Researcher:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Trained in skills unlearned by the layman, you provide a unique skill set and perspective in difficult situations.
conversations.prefix: Special Agent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: While the terrain and temperatures may worry others, you grab your gear and dig right in. No food? No shelter? Then you're not looking hard enough.
conversations.prefix: Survivalist:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Even when chaos erupts around you, you are able to maintain your composure and get it done.
conversations.prefix: Focused:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Logic and reason have their place, but you've learned to trust your gut.
conversations.prefix: Intuitive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Through careful observance, you are able to pick out insights that others miss.
conversations.prefix: Perceptive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whether through charm, reason, or persistence, you have a knack for getting your way.
conversations.prefix: Persuasive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You keep yourself in exceptional shape, allowing for improved strength and agility.
conversations.prefix: Physically Fit:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: When the moment overtakes you, quick thinking has always saved your skin.
conversations.prefix: Quick-Witted:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: When tensions arise, you are unable to maintain your composure. Stress will break you.
conversations.prefix: Anxiety:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have a nasty habit of acting before you think. Impatience has gotten you into hot water on many occasions. 
conversations.prefix: Impetuousness:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your healthy distrust has evolved into something far more detrimental. You may believe that it keeps you safe, but it's likely putting you in danger.
conversations.prefix: Paranoia:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bad heart? Asthma? Two pack-a-day habit? Whatever it is, your health slows you down.
conversations.prefix: Poor Health:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: No one appreciates you more than you. A little self-confidence goes a long way, but you've taken it a bit too far.
conversations.prefix: Pride:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Despite living a mostly sheltered life, you have put your boring past behind and are eager to see what this world has to offer.
conversations.prefix: Great Big World:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's not uncommon for others to have little faith in you, but you're determined to prove them wrong.
conversations.prefix: Prove Yourself:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You weren't aching to join this expedition, but it sure beats the troubles you're facing back home.
conversations.prefix: Running Away from Something:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tired of the self-centered nature of others, you're making a conscious effort to better the lives of everyone.
conversations.prefix: The Greater Good:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You took this job, but not for the pay. Something about this investigation hits too close to home for you.
conversations.prefix: This is Personal:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've tired of the working world. You figure the stakes and notoriety of this expedition could propel you towards riches and fame.
conversations.prefix: Get Rich and Famous:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Who knew anyone could be so glad to find a box of old matches. Thank God they're dry.
conversations.prefix: Box of Matches:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The engineer's log book of the drilling station. The last few weeks logs tell an interesting, yet confounding story.
conversations.prefix: Lead Engineer's Log:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Finally, a map of the drilling station. This will help as long as your flashlight doesn't go out on you...
conversations.prefix: Map of the Drilling Station:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: She's a workhorse. Chains on the tires, gas in the tank, and an expert behind the wheel. She will get you where you're going.
conversations.prefix: Old Pickup Truck:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Considering you'll be wading through a ruined drill site in the middle of nowhere, these may come in handy. They're ancient, but should have some life left in them.
conversations.prefix: Walkie-Talkie:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The old man clearly knows something. You won the challenge, so play this card, give us a detailed scene of you talking with the old man, and tell us what he tells you...
conversations.prefix: Get the Old Man to Spill the Proverbial Beans:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Now that you're having your first face-to-face meeting with your team, it's time to learn something about one another. How much you wish to divulge is up to you. (Use your individual Goal cards for this challenge.)
conversations.prefix: First Meeting:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You understand the mechanics of moving parts and have learned to listen to the language of machines.
conversations.prefix: Engineer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Through careful observance, you are able to pick out insights that others miss.
conversations.prefix: Perceptive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Accustomed to the modern world and all its conveniences, you're inexperienced in survival and unsuited to life in the wilderness.
conversations.prefix: City Slicker:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're not on this expedition by choice. You're here to get the job done and get the hell out.
conversations.prefix: Get Back Home:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: When somebody's medical care is on the line, you are able to maintain your composure and get it done, even in the midst of chaos. Nothing exists outside of your work area.
conversations.prefix: Focused:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Recurring nightmares; exaggerated startle response; irritability/angry outbursts; decreased capacity for certain feelings; avoidance of circumstances associated with your trauma.
  
  And this is after you've come a long way in your recovery. Keep your companion animal close.
conversations.prefix: PTSD:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Specialist in extraction, storage and transport of Ice Cores from remote geographic locations. 
conversations.prefix: Ice Core Technician:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Believes the application of logical thinking can overcome almost any obstacle. 
conversations.prefix: Logical:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: During his last expedition a communication was received detailing the death of his wife and daughter in a tragic accident. 
  
  Due to weather conditions at the time he was unable to return home for the funeral. 
  
  This sudden and unresolvable loss has led him towards drink dependency; though he is yet to admit this to himself. 
conversations.prefix: Loss:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Facing failures and rebuilding his life could begin with the first step of a new job in Alaska.
conversations.prefix: A life to rebuild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: That fuse people keep talking about? On you it's more like a button. On, off all in a single moment.
  
  Worst thing? You're not the one pushing it.
conversations.prefix: Short tempered:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes it's a nagging in the back of the mind, sometimes it's just a hunch. But if you follow it, it often lead you the right way.
conversations.prefix: Gut feeling: