conversations.from: system
conversations.value: The island resort has turned into a nightmare. The beach sand has turned so thick with blood that not even the tide can wash it away. 
  
  There aren’t many folks left... not since _They_ came. 
  
  Just the group of you now, and from the crackled interference on the radio, it sounds like one other group holed up on the far end of the island at another resort. 
  
  Maybe some locals further inland too, who knows? 
  
  You’ve sent out call after call for rescue, but only recently did you finally hear a reply. It was all crackle and static, but you were able to make out something about the Coast Guard, and the Northern Island. The reef ’s too taxing on boats here so you’ll have to make your way there. Of course that means finding a boat or swimming a quarter mile of ocean water. Not to mention navigating to the northern tip of the island and hoping the folks holed up there haven’t  already taken the last boat across. The lights are flickering low. 
  
  It’s time to move.
  
  ---
  
  This is an experimental game; a way for myself and a few like-minded players to test out a version of the "Ten Candles" RPG system by Cavalry Games adapted for use in Storium. Elements of both will be tweaked and made to suit what we're trying to do. 
  
  First and foremost you need to understand that Ten Candles is a tragic horror game. Your character is going to die in this one. No ifs ands or buts. 
  
  As designer Stephen Dewey wrote: 
  
  _"The middle of a sunless apocalypse. The sky has darkened  and turned against you. Satellites have gone quiet, leaving  you without solar power, cell phones, internet, GPS, and many other luxuries that the world has grown accustomed to. Power grids have failed on a global scale against the demand and the world has been left in darkness. And now, They have come. It is uncertain what They are, but  They’re out there in the dark, and They’re coming for you."_
  
  _Ten Candles is not a game about "winning" or beating the monsters. Instead, it is a game about what happens in the dark and about those who try to survive within it. It is a game about being pushed to the brink of madness and despair, searching for hope in a hopeless world and trying to do something meaningful with your final few hours left._
  
  If you have any inclination that you want to contradict this, or propose a way that your character can survive, don't. That's not the goal here. 
  
  If you are interested in applying I invite you to take part in the planning conversation taking place on slack at the link below:
  
  **Ten Candles-Storium Slack**
  https://storium-chat.slack.com/messages/CBHRE7W00
  
  ---
  
  Other helpful links
  
  **Ten Candles Website**
  http://cavalrygames.com/ten-candles/
  
  **Google Share Files**
  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1t_iLk8GUZ-lX3UcxqmccOQbaQ67FPQwp
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: [Truth]
  
  It has been ten days since the world went dark. 
conversations.prefix: The World is Dark:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: [Location]
  
  You've taken refuge in the abandoned resort, but in a place where there are few bodies, where you have some tactical or defensive advantage. 
  
  
conversations.prefix: Abandoned Resort:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: [Inventory]
  
  Music can be a comfort in the darkness; something to take your mind off the way things are, off the terrors that exist in the world.
conversations.prefix: Acoustic Guitar:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: [Inventory]
  
  Music can be a comfort in the darkness; something to take your mind off the way things are, off the terrors that exist in the world.
conversations.prefix: Harmonica:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: [Location]
  
  You found shelter here. Away from Them, for now. There was a fire and the trees were burned to bare, twisted shapes on the beach.
conversations.prefix: Desolate Beach:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: [Inventory]
  
  This red nylon bag contains basic first aid supplies for dealing with minor cuts and burns. 
conversations.prefix: First Aid Kit [Basic]:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: [Inventory]
  
  When lit these provide a brilliant red light which will brightly illuminate an area for about fifteen minutes.
conversations.prefix: Road Flares:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: [Inventory]
  
  There are only a few left. You'll have to keep them dry and make them last.
conversations.prefix: Wooden Matches:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: [Inventory]
  
  A common kitchen knife, of the sort a chef might use for food preparation.
conversations.prefix: Kitchen Knife:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: [Inventory]
  
  A regular claw hammer for light framing work and household maintenance.
conversations.prefix: Hammer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: [Inventory]
  
  A small amount of food that must be strictly rationed as there is barely enough to go around.
conversations.prefix: Food:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: [Inventory]
  
  You have a couple of bottles of clean water left but its being depleted quickly.
conversations.prefix: Water:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Stewardess, hostess, or just, *"Miss!?"*  You're expected to wear many hats, for little money to start, and in the same outfit.  But a perfect job for someone as restless as you.
conversations.prefix: Flight Attendant:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There is little you won't try, at least once, with enough motivation.  Or booze.
conversations.prefix: Daring:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Life's a one way trip, and you're happy being a passenger.  Seeing where it takes you.
conversations.prefix: Aimless:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You just want to be free.  Untangled, unworried...free.
conversations.prefix: Soar:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Just one of a thousand guests at this resort, trying to ignore the crowd, have a good time, and forget about their life for a while.
conversations.prefix: Resort Guest:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: VIRTUE: I solve problems for a living. Other peoples' problems, normally. 
  
  My bank balance says I'm doing okay at my job.
conversations.prefix: Problem Solving:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: VICE: Glass half-empty, every single time.
  
  Is it actually worth trying? We're all going to die, anyway.
  
  (I brought the t-shirt to be ironic. Now it's painfully true, and everyone hates me for wearing it.)
conversations.prefix: Pessimism:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: My worst fear in the world is dying, alone.
  
  ---
  
  **I will find hope when** I am no longer alone.
conversations.prefix: Don't Die Alone:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You greet people in the lobby with a smile and bring their bellonging up to there room. A rather low-pay job, but your new. Two things other people look down on you for.
conversations.prefix: Bellboy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You always push through even when things look impossible or even when they are. You won't stop, no matter what they say or you'll just prove them right.
conversations.prefix: Perseverant:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've had trouble with money your whole life.  No matter what job you get, you can never gain enough. You can't have what other people have, not even close  and people have made fun of you because of it. Money is a touchy subject for you because it reminds you you're not as good as the others. 
conversations.prefix: Financial Issues/ Inferiority:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're more than just a poor weak idiot. You've got skill and talent.... not just luck. You just need to show them, then they might treat you better... accept you. And then.... just maybe.... you'll accept yourself.
conversations.prefix: Prove Your Worth:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You work maintenance at this fine resort. At least it was fine once. 
conversations.prefix: Night Crew:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You like to do the little things. Make life a little better for those around you.
conversations.prefix: Giving:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It’s kind of funny, really. The dark doesn’t scare you. The dark has always been safe.  It’s everything else that terrifies you. 
conversations.prefix: Fearful:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What you want more than anything, is to see someone smile when they look at you.  
  
  Just once.
conversations.prefix: Light in the Darkness:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're used to being suffocated by nannies, teachers, and your parents.
  
  But now without them, do you realize how lost and alone you are...
conversations.prefix: Lost Child:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You possess a zest for life that older folk seem to have forgotten as the years pass. While it gets on your instructors' nerves when your imagination wanders, at least you're never bored.
conversations.prefix: Adventurous:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There's  a world of experience and years of living that you have not yet completed; leaving you disadvantaged when adapting by yourself.
conversations.prefix: Sheltered:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: After arriving at the resort, your parents did the walking tour with you and then left you in the capable hands of your nanny. 
  
  You've seen little sign of them since then...
conversations.prefix: Find Your Parents:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: After completing a popular young adult trilogy, you went for a year away from the stresses of constant deadlines, publishers and revisions.
conversations.prefix: Vacationing Writer:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can think of ways to solve any problem.
conversations.prefix: Creative:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You don't play well with others.
conversations.prefix: Eccentric:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The last three years have been hell. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy all the money you've made.
conversations.prefix: Relax:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: nice man:D evrytime is good
conversations.prefix: cool,crazy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: 
  a have gift---ta,daaa
  poof and i get all
conversations.prefix: supriese:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: i fear. im not free, but a hope. a big hope
conversations.prefix: fear:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: i going to the my freedom. i need this
conversations.prefix: freedom:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: adg
conversations.prefix: Beach Babe:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're a loose Black Labrador with a snug-fitting service vest. You don't appear to have any visible owner nearby, and are left to wandering alone through this madness.
conversations.prefix: Service Dog:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're smarter than people assume. You can come up with unique solutions to problems, and react quickly to changing circumstances.
conversations.prefix: Clever:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can be too eager to jump to the defense of those you care about - even if that means resorting to violence.
conversations.prefix: Defensive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your human is still out there somewhere. You need to find them. They need your help!
conversations.prefix: Reunion:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A former criminal, who wants to leave his field of work and stay with his young daughter, yet remains in his field due to unpaid debts.
conversations.prefix: Former Criminal:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: After breaking into an armoured transport, a bank and one of the most secure bases in the world, you have a wide range of skills, varying from lockpicking, to the proper usage of an M416.
conversations.prefix: Variety of Skills:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Even if someone has betrayed you, you'd rather help them than be their enemy. You prefer to see the good in everyone, rather than focus on their negative qualities. This very trait has landed you in your current predicament.
conversations.prefix: Silver Lining:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You just want to see your daughter. And you'll do whatever it takes. Whatever.
conversations.prefix: Family:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: In your daily life, you work with children. You're at the resort for a well-deserved break from the scraped knees, snotty noses and playground drama.
conversations.prefix: Preschool Teacher:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your gentle nature has only been further amplified by your job.  Whether it's a kind word or a well positioned band aid, you usually have a calming influence on those around you.
conversations.prefix: Soothing:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You aren't accustomed to dealing with life's harsh realities. Hardships, both mentally and physically, quickly throw you off.
conversations.prefix: Sheltered:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: As long as you are there to help others, and others are there to help you, all is not lost. It will give you hope to be able to save someone.
conversations.prefix: Rescue Someone: