conversations.from: system
conversations.value: *"Welcome to the Project. Trust us when we say that your commitment now will help define the daily lives of future generations."*
  
  Maybe you found yourself here because you were short on options. Maybe you heard rumours and wanted in. Regardless, you have now become part of the testing for the latest virtual reality (VR) gear. In addition to a rather handsome compensation for your involvement, you will be provided housing for the duration of the testing period. Make yourself comfortable; tomorrow, disclosures and waivers will be finalized by all participants.
  
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  The year is 2035. Despite the constant progression of technology that occurred over the last hundred years, in the past decade this has slowed significantly. Advances seem to be at a standstill - waiting for a breakthrough. In recent years, few tech start-ups have been able to secure funding due to countless project failures and a stagnant market. The Project is being hosted by Neworld Inc., who are relatively new to the tech industry and practically nothing is known about them. Neworld claims they've found the breakthrough. To this organization, tech is becoming a thing of the past. It's time to introduce the future: biotech. 
  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Dorm Room: A small bedroom complete with a single bed, a lamp, and a desk. Make yourself comfortable.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dinning Area: A simple dinning table in a well lit room. Participants are expected to be on time for meals. Food is prepared for you to ensure constant conditions throughout the trial. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Testing Facilities: Where VR testing takes place. Rows of beds are lined up along with heart monitors and computer software. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Virtual World: Once equipped with your VR headset you enter the Virtual World. A room that has the ability to shift into any number of scenes. Everything from scent, touch, smell, mimics reality. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Adaptable: You adjust easily to new situations
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Adventurous: You always ready to seek out new experiences 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Courageous: Fear can't stop you from doing what you feel needs to be done
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Empathetic: You try to see things from others' perspectives and as a result you find it easy to connect with and understand people
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Intuitive: You trust your gut and it usually works out in your favour
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Reliable: You always keep your word
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Adaptable: You adjust easily to new situations
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Adventurous: You always ready to seek out new experiences
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Courageous: Fear can’t stop you from doing what you feel needs to be done
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Empathetic: You try to see things from others’ perspectives and as a result you find it easy to connect with and understand people
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Intuitive: You trust your gut and it usually works out in your favour
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Reliable: You always keep your word
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Observant: You easily pick up smaller details that can often be overlooked
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Knowledgeable: You seem to know something about everything
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Gamer: Freshly an adult, your part time job is what keeps you alive, but the video games are what make you feel like you're living
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Laid-Off: You need to figure out what's next
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Runaway: Home doesn't feel like home anymore and you're looking to get out on your own
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Retiree: You're looking for something to occupy your time
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Student: You attend a local college and are committed to your studies - at least for the most part
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Office Worker: Working a 9 to 5 can be draining; you're thankful to have some vacation hours saved up
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Searching for Purpose: You're not where you want to be, but you don't know where you want to go. How can you find direction?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Becoming a Revolutionary: You want to be a part of something bigger. Can you contribute to a greater cause?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Exploring the World: You've never had the chance to experience the world and its cultures. Could you learn about the world without ever leaving this city?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Forgetting the Past: Anything is better than your memories. How can you move on?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Discovering Yourself: Maybe stepping outside the life you've always known will help you better understand yourself. Who are you?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Spreading a Message: You know what you stand for and what you believe is right. What do you need to share with others?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Headstrong: You struggle to accept opinions that differ from your own
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Timid: You feel that any situations that could end poorly should be avoided or otherwise approached with extreme caution
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Indecisive: You struggle with choosing a stance and sticking with it 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Reckless: You prefer to jump now, think later 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ignorant: You lack knowledge and awareness in certain situations
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Untrustworthy: Your behaviour does not encourage others to trust you which can make it difficult to form strong connections
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Emotional: You have a tendency to let personal feeling cloud your judgement
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Distracted: For whatever reason, you find it almost impossible to keep your mind on the task in front of you
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Dr. Barnes: Partner of Professor Torres. Oversees the Project and health of participants
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Professor Torres: Partner of Dr. Barnes. Oversees all technical aspects of the Project. Helped design the VR headset used by participants
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Michael Kohler: Assistant to Professor Torres
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Allison Young: Assistant to Professor Torres
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Conference Room: A room for meetings. Features a large table surrounded by chairs. Can comfortably seat eight people.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: First Impressions: Three strangers left alone in a room. Maybe you should introduce yourself. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: First Impressions (copy): Three strangers left alone in a room. Maybe you should introduce yourself. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sign The Waiver: *Gemma & Steven*
  
  You are embarking on a new journey, one that first requires you to sign your rights away. Feel free to take this opportunity to ask questions to better understand your situation.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Make An Observation: *Tesfaye*
  
  You are in a new situation, can you get a better sense of what's going on?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Name Your Feelings: Everyone reacts to situations differently. With shocking new information, what mindset will you be in going forward.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Explore: You've been tasked with describing the world around you, a world completely unknown to you yet familiar. Discover what surrounds you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Explore : You've been tasked with describing the world around you, a world completely unknown to you yet familiar. Discover what surrounds you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Explore : You've been tasked with describing the world around you, a world completely unknown to you yet familiar. Discover what surrounds you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Unexpected Encounters: You hadn't planned on coming here, not now, not ever. But here you are- and what's worse: here *they* are.
  
  You remember the blonde woman. She was an intern when you were working at the plant, but she seemed pleasant enough. On the other hand, you've always known that the rest of them were glad to see you go.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Chasing a Voice: You hear a voice, it sounds a great distance away, but you can make out what they said so clearly.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Guide: Uncertain of whether you have willed someone to the door or if someone else here has a will, you decide your only choice is to answer it. Who or what do you see? **(From this point on, no matter who you meet in VR, you cannot see a clear image of their face - you can still recognize people by other characteristics.)**
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Creating Silence: You write something that stops them from ever making those remarks again. What do you write? 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find Your Way: You've been running in circles. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Searching for Knowledge: You have so many unanswered questions. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Conflicted Emotions: *Gemma*
  
  You wish you could have forgotten everything when you woke up, but once your eyes opened it was as though everything had been real. So vividly real.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Helping Hand: *Tesfaye*
  
  Sometimes you need to put the needs of others above your own.
  
  You want to help Gemma. How do you do this? 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Collecting Pieces: You were all in the same place, but your experiences were worlds apart. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Explore: What is the world around you?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Quest Begins: Why couldn't it be a 'follow the rainbow' situation? At least something less eerie. 
  
  To set out on a quest, one must prepare. You discover what your skills are in this world and set out.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Inn Keeper: A keen eye, a sense for business, and a public figure - the Inn Keeper is at the heart of the town.
  
  You wish to stay at her inn and must offer up some sort of payment - or else find another place to stay the night.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Patron: People are milling about the common area. This is your opportunity to learn some information about this new place you've found yourself in.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Climb: The first leg of this mountain climb will take about a day. Identify where it is you'd like to be by day's end. 
  
  There are signs of past travellers all around you - the steeper you climb, the more eerie these signs become. What could have happened to those who climbed before you?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Escapist: You spend your time finding new ways to leave the mundane behind, at the frequent neglect of everyday responsibilities.
  
  Real life is the problem, escape is your solution.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Insert: Description
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Doormat: Your a nice person and when someone calls, you do whats needed. To bad you don't know when to say no.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Live a little: You've realized that you are utterly unremarkable and live a boring, mundane life.
  For you, this is a chance to step outside your comfort zone. It also might impress a certain someone at work. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dependable: You're a "by the book" kind of guy who likes routines. You're never late, you're diligent, hard-working and you respect authority.  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Patient: The accident threw your life for a loop, but VR offers you a way to deal with the consequences.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Trusting: You have a tendency to trust - whether or not you actually should. You give people the benefit of the doubt, even as the doubts mount up.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Scars of the Heart: The accident hurt your body...but the body isn't all that gets hurt. Was it your fault? Did you do the wrong thing? It feels like you did...but...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Outgoing: Tesfaye's a pretty outgoing kid - not that he's not nervous meeting new people, but he's learned to push past that. If you don't let nerves control you, you can control them...and whatever situation you find yourself in.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Guarded: Tesfaye struggles sometimes with opening up around people - he's been disappointed in them quite a lot. When he's uncomfortable, he can find himself withdrawing, or worrying too much about what people think of him.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Socially awkward: You're insecure and tend to think too much about what others' are going to think about you- You always feel you're going to say the wrong thing. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Prepared: You're a meticulous and cautious person - You like adventure, but only when you've researched every possible threat beforehand - which kind of nullifies the point of an adventure, but you don't seem to realize that. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Overthinking: overthought \ˌō-vər-ˈthȯt\ : to put too much time into worrying, thinking about or analyzing  in a way that is more harmful than helpful 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Repressed SuperEgo: Emotions, thoughts, feelings have been buried deep.  
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Caring: Tesfaye may have his own problems, but he can't pass up someone else who is struggling. He does his best to reach out...even though it has cost him in the past.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Self-Doubt: Tesfaye doesn't lack in courage, but he *does* sometimes lack in confidence. A part of him feels like he's failed, big time, in the past...and that when push comes to shove, he might do it again. Will people be disappointed in him?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Support Group: Tesfaye's coming to realize he's not the only one here with...scars. The mental kind, the kind that life leaves when it gets tough. Maybe...maybe its okay to reach out and...talk to one of the others? Maybe...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Searching: Tesfaye is searching - searching for an answer to a question. The search drives him. We push ourselves more, open ourselves more, when we have a need.