conversations.from: system
conversations.value: It's Santa Monica, 1987. The Giants are Super Bowl champions, everybody wants to be Robocop and Super Mario Bros is everywhere you look.
  
  But who cares about that, didn't you hear about the Laser Tag National Tournament?!
  
  The Star Cruiser Arcade in Santa Monica is holding the 1st annual Laser Tag National Tournament in its legendary arena, known locally as "The Pit". (Semi-national anyways, it's mostly a publicity stunt.) Teams of 4 will compete for the grand prize of $50,000! (And of course, a trip to Space Camp) Ever since hearing the news, David Wilson has been marshalling his friends in an effort to be the best of the best and take home the glory of being the first official "Laser Warriors". 
  
  For Dave though, it's much more personal. Ever since his dad lost his job the bills have been piling up. The banks are getting tired of waiting and they're ready to foreclose and kick Dave and his family out of the only home he's ever known. In a last ditch effort, Dave and his friends have entered the tournament to try to win the prize money and save his family from ruin. To their credit they've done a pretty good job too. They've sailed through all their preliminary matches and even managed to make it into the Semi-Finals. However, there's a problem..
  
  Johnny Chin, local rich kid and all around spoiled brat, has his sights set on the prize money as well. He's not the greatest player around, but the Morelli kids he's hired to be his team-mates are. Generally a family of bullies, brats and all around jerk wads, the Morellis will do anything.. ANYTHING to win. 
  
  With the tournament in its Semi-Final stages, tensions are high. As one of Dave's friends, do you have what it takes to win? Can you help defeat the Morellis and save the Wilson family from certain eviction? Or will David become just another friend you "used" to know...
  
  =================================
  
  A note from the narrator.. 
  
  Laser Warriors was designed to be a fun, 80s trope adventure, borrowing elements from movies such as The Goonies and The Wizard. With all the space pirate adventures, gothic horror and superhero stories out there, I felt like a good ol' fashioned fun 80s style kid adventure was missing from the mix.
  
  This is a clone of an adventure I'm currently running, and the plot is mostly hashed out. I plan to be fairly active, and to play out quick NPC dialogue often. The main character is Dave, who is an NPC supported by the players. I'm looking for players who are ok with this and who would be dedicated to 2 - 3 scenes a week. If you don't think you can keep up with this schedule, please don't apply. Keep in mind when submitting a character for Laser Warriors that this is set in 1987. Plan accordingly. That means dust off the old lingo like "grody", "tubular" and "radical", but don't go overkill on it. Remember, this is the era of the brick phone, original Nintendo and Michael Jackson. Feel free to run with the period's pop culture, and embrace it. Most importantly, have fun. That's what we're all here for.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It looks like Jimmy’s paid off Chet and his goons to work Eddie over. This could get ugly.    
conversations.prefix: The Beatdown:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've got a limited number of shot. Make them count!
conversations.prefix: Laser blast:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It's not much, but it'll get you what you need... maybe.
conversations.prefix: Allowance:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Portable music? Totally!
conversations.prefix: Walkman:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It looks like Jimmy’s paid off Chet and his goons to work Eddie over. This could get ugly.    
conversations.prefix: The Beatdown:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There are 2 recharge stations in The Pit. They are randomly placed before each match. Can you find one?
conversations.prefix: Recharge Station:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Danny places a bet with one on the Greyskull Warriors on the outcome of the match.    
conversations.prefix: Danny's Bet:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The boardwalk is alive tonight, like every night, with the sounds of ametuer musicians, carnival games and laughter. Rows and rows of food vendors and souvenir stands line the eastern side, leaving the western side open to a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. To the south is the newly finished carnival section.
conversations.prefix: Santa Monica Boardwalk:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The main and largest high school in the area, Santa Monica High’s student body ranges from the poorest of families to the upper class who feel their students deserve some “good ol' public school experiences.”
conversations.prefix: Santa Monica High School:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The middle child of the Morelli kids, Rachel is full of attitude and angst. She's Jr Captain of the school cheerleading squad and would rather give you the finger than the time of day.
conversations.prefix: Rachel Morelli:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A son of privilege, Jimmy's family spares no expense when it comes to their son's happiness. This has lead him to recruit the Morellis to back him up in the National Laser Tag tournament, in hopes of winning both the prize money and his parent's praise.
conversations.prefix: Jimmy Chin:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Vince has always been a cocky prick. He's captain of the high school football team, and loves nothing better than nerd thrashing.
conversations.prefix: Vince Morelli:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What Vince's younger brother lacks in age he makes up for in attitude. He rides Vince's legacy like it's his own, and is quick to put a nerd in their place.
conversations.prefix: Jake Morelli:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Flatwoods is a small wooded area just outside of town frequented by paintball and laser tag enthusiasts alike. It's natural setting provides a great place for those seeking to sharpen their skills.
conversations.prefix: Flatwoods:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Morelli household looks pretty run down. The grass looks like it's seen better days, as does the dead tree out front. The whole place gives off a strong "let's get out of here" vibe.
conversations.prefix: Morelli Family Home:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The basement of the Morelli's house looks like something out of an old horror movie: empty, dark, moldy.
conversations.prefix: Morelli's Basement:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The corner of 2nd Street and Montana Avenue is home to Santa Montica's premier video game arcade, "Star Cruiser". Once you get past the discount pizzas, robot animatronics and rows of video games, all that's left is the crown jewel of Star Cruiser.. "The Pit". 
  
  The Pit is the largest Laser Tag arena in southern California, perhaps even the entire USA. And this year it's home to the 1st annual Laser Tag National Tournament!
conversations.prefix: Star Cruiser Arcade:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: With secret passages at every turn, "The Pit" is a maze like no other. Constantly changing before every match, nobody ever knows the exact layout until they step inside the arena.
conversations.prefix: The Pit:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This home has been in the Wilson family for generations. It's too bad the bank is about to foreclose on it..
conversations.prefix: Wilson Family Home:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can barely hear his condescending voice of the sound of his grody sneer. Farcus is good, but he's cocky. Best to play on that weakness and exploit him.
conversations.prefix: Chet Farcus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Why doesn't EVERYBODY loves computers? You try to express your love of pop culture to others, but somehow they just don't get it. Maybe someday..
conversations.prefix: Nerd:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dave is the protagonist of the story, the all American boy. He likes Nintendo, Star Wars, G.I. Joe, and he LOVES Laser Tag. He recently heard about the tournament, and he's been working hard with his friends to qualify for it, in hopes of winning the prize money to help his family avoid bankruptcy and losing the only home he's ever known.
conversations.prefix: David Wilson:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: One of Chet's flunkies. He uses them like redshirts to try to outflank his opponents. If you see him watch your back.
conversations.prefix: Greyskull Warrior #1:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: One of Chet's flunkies. He uses them like redshirts to try to outflank his opponents. If you see her watch your back.
conversations.prefix: Greyskull Warrior #2:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: One of Chet's flunkies. He uses them like redshirts to try to outflank his opponents. If you see him watch your back.
conversations.prefix: Greyskull Warrior #3:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A son of privilege, Johnny's family spares no expense when it comes to their son's happiness. This has lead him to recruit the Morellis to back him up in the National Laser Tag tournament, in hopes of winning both the prize money and his parent's praise.
conversations.prefix: Johnny Chin:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lucas is the owner and proprietor of Star Cruiser Arcade, and makes a genuine effort to befriend all those who patronize his establishment.
conversations.prefix: Lucas Star:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This is it, it's your team versus Jimmy Chin and the Morellis. Winner takes all.
conversations.prefix: Alpha Squad Finals Match:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Jimmy Chin, Rachel and Jake Morelli have challenged you to a "friendly" pre-finals match.
conversations.prefix: Alpha Squad pick-up match:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're in violation of official tournament entry regulations. Lucas looks like he wants to be flexible, but he's in a tight spot. Convince him you, him AND the arcade need this.
conversations.prefix: Convince Lucas:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You'll never get out of here as long as Vince is in the way. Figure out how to get past him.
conversations.prefix: Distract and/or Subdue Vince:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Jimmy and his Alpha Squad are trying to shake you down. Are you going to take it?
conversations.prefix: Don't back down:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've got to find the event staff and get registered, time is running out!
conversations.prefix: Get Registered:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Where is everybody, the Semi-Final match is about to start!
conversations.prefix: Get to the match!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: They've blasted their way into the Semi-Finals, and now The Greyskull Warriors are ready to destroy you.
conversations.prefix: Greyskull Warriors:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're sure the Morellis are behind your missing gear, you just need proof. Find a way inside and see what you can find.
conversations.prefix: Investigate the Morelli Home:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Somebody stole all our Laser Tag gear! There's footprints outside David's window. What could have happened to all our stuff?
conversations.prefix: Stolen Gear:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The finals are starting soon, you've got to make it to Star Cruiser before you get disqualified!
conversations.prefix: The match starts in 30 minutes!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're a member of the school cheerleading squad and generally liked by others. Still, you try not to let it go to your head, and keep an interest in the things you like, not what society says you should like.
conversations.prefix: Cheerleader:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sports is your life, and you're pretty good at it. This has earned you respect from those around you, whether you were looking for it or not. Go team!
conversations.prefix: Jock:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You and society don't mix well. You have a few close friends, but as for the rest of the world.. who cares?
conversations.prefix: Outcast:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You come from an upper or upper middle class family. They've instilled in you a desire for things in life of a certain quality, and as a result you don't relate well to those around you of a lower station.
conversations.prefix: Prep:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mainstream music really isn't your scene. You're more into REAL artists like Run D.M.C., LL Cool J and The Fat Boys. Someday the rest of society will come around. Until then, you'll practice your skills with pride.
conversations.prefix: Rapper:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: School, chores, life in general can take a seat while you grind a gnarly pipe or scope out some bitchin' abandoned pools with your buds. Dogtown or bust!
conversations.prefix: Skater:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Life's too short for worries, brah. Let's go scope some killer waves!
conversations.prefix: Surfer Dude:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Like, Ohmagawd! Aren't these shoes totally rad?! My folks think they're too much, but like, whatever! What am I supposed to wear, Puma? Gag me with a spoon, fer sure!
conversations.prefix: Valley Girl:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your skills at the arcade are unmatched. You've even began to make a name for yourself in the local game halls. This doesn't always translate to real world victories, but hey! Pac-man!
conversations.prefix: Arcade Wizard:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This is your home turf, and nobody knows it better than you. You're young, but you've kept your eyes open and you know a lot about this area, its secrets and who to go to when you're in a jam.
conversations.prefix: Born and Raised:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You see the invisible lines of force in play in the struggle for power in everyday life.
conversations.prefix: Brilliant Tactician:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can't hit what you can't catch, and you don't get caught very often.
conversations.prefix: Fast:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've played a lot of video games. I mean.. a LOT. (Or surfed, or skated, or whatever) As a result, you've developed some serious skills, both in and out of game.
conversations.prefix: Hand-Eye Coordination:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Who needs brawn when you've got brains. Work smarter, not harder. That's your motto. Maybe you don't do as much work as the others, but that's ok. It's because you got it right the FIRST time.
conversations.prefix: Intelligence:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whether it's your size, reputation or just your presence in general, something about you makes other people nervous.
conversations.prefix: Intimidating presence:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've got your finger on the pulse of what's hot and what's not. Madonna bracelets? Pfft, that's so 1985. Slap bracelets are the future, man.
conversations.prefix: Pop Culture:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Life is so... bitchin'. Everybody loves you, and those dweebs that don't? Who cares. It's not like they matter, am I right?
conversations.prefix: Popular:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Obstacles will come and go, but if you believe in yourself there's nothing you can't achieve.
conversations.prefix: Self Confidence:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've put time into developing your body, and this has resulted in some pretty bodacious muscles. Bullies think twice before going after YOUR lunch money.
conversations.prefix: Strong:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: That's it. That's your strength. But hey, don't sweat it. Even though you only have a permit, you're way ahead of the game on those chumps with bikes.
conversations.prefix: You have a car:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: That thing all your friends like? Yeah.. it's stupid.
conversations.prefix: Apathetic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Asthma has plagued you since you were little, and it shows no signs of easing up now. But it's ok. With your trusty inhaler, you're ready to take on the world.
conversations.prefix: Asthmatic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can't seem to keep your suave moves in check, and it comes at some of the worst times. Focus up, now's not the time for all that. Take them to the food court LATER!
conversations.prefix: Boy/Girl Crazy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your mind moves 2 steps ahead of your body, and the results are often disastrous. Try to watch where you're going.
conversations.prefix: Clumsy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It can really be painful to hear you speak. Too bad you love it soo much!
conversations.prefix: Ditzy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You wish you were like the other kids. You try to lose weight, but it never seems to work out. You're a little slower than the others and tire easily.
conversations.prefix: Husky:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Other people tell you how great you are, but you just don't see it. You act out and do the wrong things, and you know it's wrong, but you don't seem to care. Why should you?
conversations.prefix: Low Self Esteem:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There's nothing really WRONG with you, you're just new to the area. You haven't had enough time to really form strong bonds with anybody yet.
conversations.prefix: New Kid In Town:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've got a big mouth, a short fuse and a mean right cross. Things would be so much easier if everybody realized you were always right, so you find the need to constantly remind them.. loudly..
conversations.prefix: Short temper:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Some people are social butterflies. You're still stuck in the caterpillar phase.
conversations.prefix: Socially Awkward:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: 1 Pull up? That gym teacher's a masochist! Besides, who needs muscles. They're so overrated.
conversations.prefix: Weakling:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've got your eye on somebody, but sometimes you don't think they even know you exist. Get their attention, make your move!
conversations.prefix: Ask them out!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shut up Jimmy, Thundercats are too real!
conversations.prefix: Become a Thundercat:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Seriously mom, we LIVE in California. How do I not have a rad pair of L.A. Gears yet?!
conversations.prefix: Become more fashionable:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Baseball cards? Pfft! These things will be worth serious money someday. Only a few more left.. can you find them and complete the set?
conversations.prefix: Complete your Garbage Pail Kids Collection:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There's something in life that distracts your every waking moment.. a lack of acknowledgement. Whether it's your talents, a girl/boy or even parents, something is missing. It's time to fix that.
conversations.prefix: Get noticed:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Dude, check it out! That band you love, they're playing at the Metro Dome. Wish I had tickets..
conversations.prefix: Go to a Rock Concert:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've go so many great ideas it's insane! You just need to get them to the right people, and then the world will see just how smart you really are.
conversations.prefix: Inventor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Some people "play" Laser Tag. You LIVE it. And someday, when it become a professional league, you hope to become the #1 draft pick. Oh.. it will happen. Because lasers.
conversations.prefix: Laser Master:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: JV sports is cool and all, but the real action is in varsity. Someday, somehow, you'll make it. Then come the girls.. the fame.. and that gnarly letterman jacket.
conversations.prefix: Make Varsity:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It's Santa Monica, 1987. The arcades are crawling with kids who consider themselves "Masters". Some have even managed to make it into local newspapers. If only you could meet one...
conversations.prefix: Meet an arcade legend:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've been pushed around and made fun of as long as you can remember by one person in particular. But you're tired of running. It's time to show him/her who REALLY rules the school!
conversations.prefix: Overcome the school bully:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's a game lately that's really got its claws in you. You just won't be able to focus on anything else until you beat it.
conversations.prefix: Save the princess!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You need to look good no matter what you're doing. What better way than Aqua Net.
conversations.prefix: Aqua Net:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It's your trusty bike. It might not look like much, but it'll get you where you need to go.
conversations.prefix: Bicycle:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Someday these things will be worth something, you just KNOW it!
conversations.prefix: Garbage Pail Kids:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your trusty blaster at your side, you're ready to go!
conversations.prefix: Laser Tag Gear:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You always keep one of these on you, because you never know...
conversations.prefix: Mad Balls:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It's the September '87 issue of Mad Magazine. $1.35, CHEAP!
conversations.prefix: Mad Magazine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This state-of-the-art computer game is the hottest thing going!
conversations.prefix: Maniac Mansion:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ohmagawd, ponies!
conversations.prefix: My Little Pony:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're no Bruce Lee, but it's better than nothing. Just try not to hurt yourself.
conversations.prefix: Nunchucks:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It's an old screwdriver, nothing fancy.
conversations.prefix: Old Screwdriver:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Some people say it tastes funny, but hey, you love it. It'll be around for years!
conversations.prefix: Tab Soda:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Fisher Price made these. They're not the greatest in the world, but they'll do.
conversations.prefix: Walkie talkies:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Some psychologist said you have ADD or ADHD or ABC or NBC. Your mom says you’re just too bright for school. Whatever it is, you sometimes have trouble focusing on…ooh, kitty! 
conversations.prefix: Easily Distracted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Jessica doesn't have a lot of friends at school. She counts Emily as one of them. She's shy and a little awkward, but she has a good heart.
conversations.prefix: Emily Bergson:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Danny has a scheduling conflict tomorrow. Vince made sure the coach was aware of it, and where Danny would be.
conversations.prefix: Track and Field Practice:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're not the best at communicating with others, and tend to talk down to people.
conversations.prefix: What a Jerk!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You want out of this town, and your legs are going to carry you!
conversations.prefix: Get a Scholarship:
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.value: He may be late to the party, but at least he's here and you can count on that!
conversations.prefix: Fashionably late:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Danny can be a jerk, but he doesn't make empty threats. 
conversations.prefix: Bully:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: We've been talking too much, Danny got distracted.
conversations.prefix: Distracted:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your mind can process and recall information dealing with your environment and the space around you.
conversations.prefix: Spacial Cognition:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: For some reason or another, you end up saying the wrong thing and it just doesn't work out. Better luck next time!
conversations.prefix: Faulty Diplomacy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Says the right things at the wrong time leading to ill effects.
conversations.prefix: Bad Timing: