conversations.from: system
conversations.value: AD 2054
  
  Omaha, Nebraska
  
  Reformed Republic of the United States
  
  Status: *Disputed Territory*
  
  This aint the America you grew up with.  What can I say, it got used up.  Things get scarce, people get down right ornery.  At least that's how I see it.  When there aint enough to go 'round, people intend to fight fer whatever is left to them.  Take this here land you see before you.  Use to be called America's bread basket.  Now, just try to get anything to grow in those God-forsaken hills.  Nothing but scrub-grass savanna and rocky deserts now.  Folk round here gotta fight just to get enough to eat.
  
  Makes you wonder why this place been getting a might interesting as of late.  You got the Corporate Alliance to the East.  They already took everything east of the Mississippi and they aim to move West.  What's left of the United States took up residence in Lawrence, Kansas and they're resisting as hard as they can, but I hear tell Iowa's due to fall any day now.
  
  If that aint enough, old tribes that used to live on these plains suddenly appeared.  Well, I guess they never left.  They just been forced to the arse end of the world for nigh on two-hundred years.  But a culture tied to the land that close don't just go away.  They wait until the time is right.  A few years back they got together and formed the Sioux Coalition and they intend to take back what is thiers.  I recon if there gonna be a last stand now, it'll make what happened to Custer seem like a bad saloon brawl.
  
  So why the hell would anyone set foot here?  Well, between you and me, they say that there's a treasure out there somewhere.  Some say it'll make a man richer then a three-tongued whore.  Some say it might even turn the tide of this here civil war.  Don't know what it is, myself but people are coming for miles around to see if they can't find it.  To speak true, it's getting a little crowded around here.
  
  This is a world a person could make a name for themselves if they're crazy enough.  But life is cheap nowadays.  Anyone who sets foot east of Omaha is like to end up food for the birds.  Wait, you're not actually thinking about looking are yah?
  
  Game Notes:  It's the old world meets the new.  Hackers on horseback.  Gunslingers of the old west mixing it up with a modern military force.
  
  Anything goes so long as it makes sense.  Old tech... hell yes.  Modern tech... so long as you can power it.  Future tech?  As long as you can explain it.
  
  Got a lot of cards to get you all started but, as always, feel free to throw whatever you want into the mix.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Best get while the gettin's good.
conversations.prefix: Escape:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Boat’s under attack. Move fast and you can take something with you before the whole thing goes under.  
conversations.prefix: Attack! Theodore:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Woman's  bag.
  
  Currently contains:
  Chava's pistols, ?????
conversations.prefix: Carpet bag:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Boat's under attack.  Move fast and you can take something with you before the whole thing goes under.
conversations.prefix: Attack! Richard:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Boat's under attack.  Move fast and you can take something with you before the whole thing goes under.
conversations.prefix: Attack! Lorraine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Boat's under attack.  Move fast and you can take something with you before the whole thing goes under.
conversations.prefix: Attack! Matilda:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Boat's under attack.  Move fast and you can take something with you before the whole thing goes under.
conversations.prefix: Attack! Chava:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Boat's under attack.  Move fast and you can take something with you before the whole thing goes under.
conversations.prefix: Attack! Jane:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Old-style traveling suitcase.  Family heirloom
  
  Currently Contents: Unknown, although more then a strictly prudent number of books is likely.
conversations.prefix: Theodore's Suitcase:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This thing is sinking.  Best get off while you still have the means to run.
conversations.prefix: Abandon Ship (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your best bet is to get feet on dry land.  Right now.
conversations.prefix: Get to shore: Jane:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your best bet is to get feet on dry land.  Right now.
conversations.prefix: Get to shore: Matilda:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your best bet is to get feet on dry land.  Right now.
conversations.prefix: Get to shore: Chava:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your best bet is to get feet on dry land.  Right now.
conversations.prefix: Get to shore: Lorraine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tools of the trade in a tidy compact form.
conversations.prefix: Matilda's Utility Belt:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Enough for everyone in the group for one day.
conversations.prefix: Food:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Yeah it smarts some, but just walk it off ya pansy.
  
  Can be played on actions where your injury will hamper your efforts or on characters described as having medical training.
conversations.prefix: Minor Injury:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Holy book of the Christians.  
  
  This is a small leather-bound copy suitable for street sermonizing or stopping bullets in a cliche way.
  
conversations.prefix: Bible:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Money can be exchanged for goods and services.  Woo Hoo!
conversations.prefix: Money:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Money can be exchanged for goods and services.  Woo hoo!
conversations.prefix: Money:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rubber travel sack.
  
  Current contents: Clothes, pistol, communication tablet.
conversations.prefix: Lorraine's Travel Sack:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pulled from the *Phoenix* after her ma died.  You're gonna have to find someplace safe for the little one.
conversations.prefix: Sarah:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whoever owned this motorcycle had a thing for spikes and rusted metal.  You might need a tetanus shot after ridin it, but it runs good.  For now
conversations.prefix: Motorcycle:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: I'll bet that smarts somethin fierce.
conversations.prefix: Injury:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It's gone from bad to worse.  Better get that treated before you lose it.
conversations.prefix: Infected Wound:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know the old computer systems and you know them well.  The rest of the world may have forgotten, but you never will.
conversations.prefix: Lurker:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You bring the word of god, whatever god or gods that might be.  Whether out to convert the heathens or just living a pious life, everything you do is wrapped in religion.
conversations.prefix: Preacher Man:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A long stretch of road that goes through the state of Nebraska.
  It ain't use for autos much no more, but that don't mean it's abandoned.  Watch yourself.
conversations.prefix: I-80:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Like a roll of cheap toilet paper.   It's long, hard and a pain in the ass.
conversations.prefix: The Road:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: He's not a talker like his old man, but he's making the big eyes at Chava.  Might be able to use that.
conversations.prefix: Denny:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You fight or you used to serve for the Corporate Alliance.  Active duty or not you still have the Corporation's best interests at heart.
conversations.prefix: Corporation Soldier:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You might find folk willing to help there.  Or you might find folk that will just make things worse.  Is it worth the risk?
conversations.prefix: Farmhouse:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: They are back.  They must have been sizin up the group earlier and decided to wait until night fall.  Lucky you were tryin to escape anyway, but this might make it difficult.
conversations.prefix: Motorcycle Gang:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Denny and Silus done snuck away to talk about something.  If you're the silent-type you might be able to find out what.
conversations.prefix: Eavesdropping:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: They ain't well armed and you got a head start, but if you don't do somethin fast they can still get control of the wagon.
conversations.prefix: Silus and Denny:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You hear a voice on the other side of the door.  He seems a mite agitated.
conversations.prefix: Behind the Door:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You gotta choice.  Either whip around and rescue Lorraine or fall back and fight another day.
conversations.prefix: Thrilling Heroics?:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Quickly changing from a boat to a piece of river debris.
conversations.prefix: Riverboat Phoenix:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A bustling boom-town in the ruins of an old city.  Folk from all come to equip themselves for the journey West.
conversations.prefix: Omaha, Nebraska:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: He still seems to be holding back something.  Maybe it's worth somethin, maybe not.  You got a long stretch of road with nothin to do.
conversations.prefix: Silus:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The old tech still works if you're savvy enough.
conversations.prefix: Networks:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's said he saw the man who wandered into town ranting about treasure.  On the other hand he might just be a drunken lunatic.
conversations.prefix: Old Crazy Joe:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your best bet is to get feet on dry land.  Right now.
conversations.prefix: Get to shore: Richard:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There ain't much of the old United States but you aim to defend it.  You might be active duty or not, but you still dream of a united republic.
conversations.prefix: Reformed Rebublic Soldier:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What you do, you do for your ancestors.  You may still fight for their honor, or the days of battle might be behind you, but you carry their spirits with you to this day.
conversations.prefix: Sioux Coalition Warrior:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: They golden age of the Western World is a thing of the past, but you can still pick the bones.  You specialize in dismantling and selling off the ruins of empire... or crafting them into something else to suit your fancy.
conversations.prefix: Scrapper:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pieces and parts of the old world still exist.  What's more, they work.  You specialize in exploiting the pieces and parts that still function.  You won't let the wonders of the 21st century go down without a fight
conversations.prefix: Networker:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The world oldest profession is going strong.  Maybe stronger then ever.  Folk might look down on you for plying your trade, but you'll always have food and a place to sleep.
conversations.prefix: Prostitute:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your a hired gun.  You fight for whoever's willing to pay.  That's not to say you don't have morals or scruples, but they might be more flexible then some.
conversations.prefix: Gunslinger:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're the salt of the Earth and the world needs you more then ever.  You know your enviroment.  You're good with animals. You might even know a thing or two about machines.  It ain't showy, but it's useful.
conversations.prefix: Farmer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Some folk follow the rules.  In your experience, those folk go hungry.  So you do what you need to survive whether it's strictly legal or not.
conversations.prefix: Outlaw:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your good with a gun.  At very least, you know part is the dangerous end.
conversations.prefix: Crack Shot:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You got that special something that makes men and/or women do... pretty much whatever you want them to just to get close.  You got the gift and you use it to your advantage.
conversations.prefix: Allure:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: They understand you and you understand them.  Hell you might even get on better with them then most humans.  
conversations.prefix: Animal Handler:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can survive in the wild.  You know which plants you can eat.  You can build a fire. You can kill small animals with a rock. 
conversations.prefix: Survivalist :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can fix things which is nice because quite a bit needs fixing.  You may also have a knack for inventing things that work... at least 50% of the time.
conversations.prefix: Engineer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Someone went and did you wrong and you aim to make them pay.
conversations.prefix: Revenge:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are physically fit.  You can run fast, lift heavy things and engage in other activities that would have most others trying to catch their breath.
conversations.prefix: Strong:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Maybe someone went into the wilds.  Maybe they never came back.  Maybe they are still alive somewhere out there. You won't know til you look.
conversations.prefix: Missing:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're looking to make a name for yourself.  And lucky for you, this is the time when legends are born.
conversations.prefix: Fame:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Out with the old, in with the new.  Governments are old.  The Corporate Alliance is new.  And you aim to show the world this.
conversations.prefix: Company Man:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You aim to bring back the glory of the Republic and once again make the United States a unified nation.
conversations.prefix: ...With Liberty and Justice for All:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're not the first to come out here hoping to get filthy rich.  Hoping it goes better for you then it does for most.
conversations.prefix: Get Rich:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This is just a momentary hiccup.  The tech revolution will come again, even if it needs a bit of help now and again.
conversations.prefix: Rise of the Machines:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hey there are weirder places to find your soulmate.  Less dangerous places too, but what's the fun in that?
conversations.prefix: Wuv... Twooo Wuv:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Why are you out here?  Just to see if you can physically survive it.  You figure if you can make it here... 
conversations.prefix: Trial By Fire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: People have heard about you, and it aint good.  Maybe it's justified, maybe not but it makes dealing with folk a bit harder.
conversations.prefix: Bad rap:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: He who runs away, lives to fight another day... and you aim to stay alive as long as possible.
conversations.prefix: Coward:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You started fighting on one side and decided to switch mid-battle.  It tends to make people who remember it just a little tetchy.
conversations.prefix: Traitor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You started fighting on one side and, for whatever reason, you decided to leave without tellin nobody.  You got you're freedom, but certain folk remember these things.
conversations.prefix: Deserter:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Some part of your body don't work like it should.  Maybe your leg got blown off in the war.  Maybe you lost a limb to infection.  Whatever it is, it makes life a little harder for you.
conversations.prefix: Disabled:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Never satisfied, are ya?  Always need a little more.
conversations.prefix: Greedy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hell, if it wasn't for gravity, you probably couldn't hit the ground.
conversations.prefix: Lousy Shot:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You might say you're a lover not a fighter.  Bottom line when fists start swinging or bullets start flying, you're useless.
conversations.prefix: Non-fightin-type:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You might be a professional boxer or just a barroom menace, but when fists start flying, you can hold your own.
conversations.prefix: Brawler:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The time has come to drive the strangers from your people's rightful homeland.
conversations.prefix: The Spirits of the Ancestors:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have a code of honor or a religious prohibition or some 'higher calling' that prevents you from doing certain things.  It makes you feel good, but it makes life a little strict.
conversations.prefix: Creed:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Folk tend to like you.  They might even do as you say.  At very least they will be less likely to stab you.
conversations.prefix: Pleasant Nature:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You sit at the bar and people buy you drinks.  People you never met want to shake your hand.  You have a hell of a rep and you can bank on that if you know how.
conversations.prefix: Hero:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a tendency to steal.  It's a compulsion really.  You might try to control it... right up until something pretty gets close enough.
conversations.prefix: Shifty:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your best bet is to get feet on dry land.  Right now.
conversations.prefix: Get to shore: Theodore:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's a good thing you brought food with you, cause there aint much here, although a resourceful sort might make a meal out what's left.
conversations.prefix: Folk Gotta Eat:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This house has been deserted for so long, they shut the power down.  It might be possible to turn it on again.
conversations.prefix: Power:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There may yet be Corporate-types looking for you.  At very least, bad folk are known to prowl the Wilds these days.
conversations.prefix: Security:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: She might have information but you get the feeling that it won't be cheap.
conversations.prefix: Macha:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You need to figure a way through this to get anywhere close to delivering the package.
conversations.prefix: Security Check:
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: You're a dreamer, a person with big ideas and eccentric plans that few people seem to follow. Yet somehow your weird ideas and strange machines actually work. Even if they don't necessarily work the way you intended.
conversations.prefix: Inventor:
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: Tech isn't always reliable. When computer data is damaged or inaccessible, when machinery misbehaves and the manual is in Old Russian, when you can't be bothered to read a map, you call a paper pusher.
conversations.prefix: Paper Pusher:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: After years of poring over documents, you've accumulated quite a wealth of general knowledge. You can speak Latin, name all the elements of the periodic table, and do fast mental math, for starters.
conversations.prefix: Book Smarts:
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: When you get an idea in your head, you do not relent. No obstacle is can keep you from achieving your goal. You personally believe that where there is a will, there is a way.
conversations.prefix: Determined:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: No oyster, no pearl, right? You've got tenacity, initiative, and a spirit that won't let you quit even when all the odds are against you. Some may call it stubbornness, others pure, cussed gumption. 
conversations.prefix: Grit:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've seen some shit, and walked through it. So have a lot of other people. There's an aura about y'all, making kith and kin out of strangers if you stop to listen long enough.
conversations.prefix: Blood's No Matter:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Good with books, not with people. For all his ideas of how the world *ought* to work, if left to his own devices, Theodore's good manners are more likely to land him into trouble than Chava's guns.
conversations.prefix: Naive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A lack of world experience can leave you clueless. If only you knew more about the world.
conversations.prefix: Greenhorn:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Deft of movement, agile, and light on your feet. Despite how you might look.
conversations.prefix: Graceful:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: When the going gets tough... sometimes you throw yourself in front of the bullet. Metaphorically speaking. Though its been literal in the past, too.
conversations.prefix: Big Damn Hero:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your male pride won't allow a woman to sacrifice herself on *your* account! Time to do the chivalrous thing. ...Or the stupid thing, however some see it.
conversations.prefix: A True Gentleman:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: When the going gets tough, you stand your ground. This can come across as fierce or ruthless, but really your inflexibility is based on issues with authority. Your stubbornness keeps you from being pushed around, and it can also end up landing you in hot water. 
conversations.prefix: Stubborn: