conversations.from: system
conversations.value: Internet acquaintances receive an insistent summons and meet to take a magical voyage aboard a flying and time-traveling riverboat. Will they be bound by the strange social rules inherent in such a journey? Or will they shake the very foundations of narrative with their forbidden loves? Some may not survive an encounter where life and death are on the line!
  
  *This is an introductory Storium game designed to ease skittish Broken Forum members into the Storium system. This is **not** an 18+ game, so please regulate your character's behavior appropriately. ALSO -- Despite evidence to the contrary, your character here does **NOT** have to be a version of your on-line persona; but if that's what you want, go for it!*
  
  If you are interested in the original Broken Forum game, you're in luck! You can find it here: https://storium.com/game/we-are-all-broken/act-1/scene-1
  
  And, if you interested in the second Broken Forum game, you are equally in luck! You can find it here: https://storium.com/game/we-are-all-broken-ii-a-vision-in-a-dream/act-1/scene-1
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Morrell Park Dockside: Along the beautiful Savannah river, the dock where passengers for the *Flying Queen* gather before embarkation. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Resident Moe Machine: You are beloved by your peers and inject joy into all your endeavors. You need to sleep more.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Grognard: You've played games for years and years and remember when you had to color in the numbers on your dice.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Shipper: Everybody must be made to be in love with somebody else. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Detective: The emphasis here is to figure out what's going on based on the evidence provided. Everything else is secondary.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Roleplayer: You get into your roles in a big way. Figuring out what's going on isn't that important as long as you stay in character.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Historian: You've been on the forum since the last forum. You know all the stories, and know where all the bodies are buried.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dazzler: Your sparkling personality makes everyone fall in love with you! Do not misuse this power!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Warrior: You don't back down from a fight and why should you when there is SO MUCH injustice in the world?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Newbie: You're new around here. How do you do things? What does that mean? Is there some place you can look that up?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Articulate: You are never at a loss for words, and have the perfect phrase, the *mot juste* as-it-were, for every situation.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Brilliant: Your mind is actually quite above par and serves you well in most situations.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Charming: Your have a knack of making people like you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Compassionate: When you type *hugs* you really mean it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Dramatic: You know the best way to do something so that it makes an impact.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Enthusiastic: You can get other people excited about something that you like!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Good-natured: You don't give or take offense easily.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Humorous: You work hard to make others laugh.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mature: You inspire others to trust your judgement.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Optimistic: Things will probably be OK.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Resourceful: You can figure out a way to do things.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tolerant: Differences are harmless unless they prove otherwise.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Vivacious: You have a lot of healthy energy.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Abrasive: You can rub people the wrong way.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Brittle: Your feelings are easily hurt.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Conceited: You have a rather high opinion of yourself.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lurker: You don't comment much, but you watch. You watch, and you wait.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Deceitful: Why do you lie? Why do you lie?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Disloyal: You really can't be trusted.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Envious: Everybody has more than you and it isn't right.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Escapist: The real world is scary and you don't like it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Fanatical: That thing you like is pretty much the most important thing there is.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Gullible: Whatever that person just said sounds right to you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Impatient: Can we get on with this, please?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Malicious: You actually enjoy hurting people. You monster!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Opinionated: Your opinion is best opinion.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pedantic: You have so much to tell people.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Shy: Crippling social anxiety? Yeah, we got that.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Libidinous: You know what's great? Sex, that's what.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Paranoid: A sound personal strategy.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Win the Game: If there's a way to win, you'll find it. Figure out the rules, exploit the rules, dominate other players.....it's all how it works.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Make Friends: This big old world sure gets lonely. Make a connection. Make some friends.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Fall in Love: Love is all around, no need to waste. You can have the town, why don't you take it. You're gonna make it after all!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dominate: There's nothing wrong with wanting to bend others to your will, if that's your thing.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Be Remembered: Life is short. The Internet is forever.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Captain Trueheart: Captain Trueheart is ready to take you on a fun and entirely safe cruise aboard the *Flying Queen.*
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Grand Dining Room: The elegantly-appointed Grand Dining Room of the *Flying Queen*
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Waving Girl: A statue of Forence Martus has been erected in the park here. For 44 years she greeted every ship to enter  or leave the Port Savannah with a cheery wave, by day and night.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Who is Captain Trueheart?: The member profile is sparse and appears to have been around for a while, but you don't recall seeing them post anywhere. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Learn about the Flying Queen: This is a beautiful vessel! What is its history? How does it work? Who owns it? Tell me all the things!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Forked Stick: It's a forked stick.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lost Notebook: A weathered old notebook tied up in ribbon, stuffed with papers. It's full of memorandums and cryptic notes. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bonaventure Cemetery: Within these lovely rolling gardens are interred many of Savannah's citizens from all walks of life. The grounds are famous for their statuary and the beauty of their monuments.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mysterious  Woman: Silent and entirely cloaked, veiled, and gloved. She is the embodiment of Mystery.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bulging Backpack: ...there could well be a camp spade somewhere in there, right between the everything and the kitchen sink...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Javert Box: A useful disguise.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Crook and Flail: The  insignia of pharaonic authority. Amuse your friends! Amaze your enemies.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Kusmi Tea: There's plenty to share.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Underway!: The riverboat has left the dock and is steaming up river! 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Seasick Meds: Side effects experienced while taking cinnarizine range from the mild to the quite severe. Possible side effects include drowsiness, sweating, dry mouth, headache, skin problems, lethargy, gastrointestinal irritation, hypersensitivity reactions, as well as movement problems/muscle rigidity, and tremor.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Roles? What Roles?: There is an envelope taped to the bottom of each chair! Inside is a slip of paper that reads: **YOUR ROLE IS YET TO BE DETERMINED**
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Small Silver Bell: It demands attention.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Save the Crockery!: The room gives a lurch and a bump and slews sideways. An alarming amount of tableware is sliding towards the edge of the table!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Identify Landmarks: Savannah is a lovely city with many historic points of interest. They look quite different from the air, do they not?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Console the Afflicted: Despite the (relative) smoothness of the ride and the beauty of the view, some passengers may feel some momentary feelings of disorientation when a perfectly river-bound boat leaps into the air.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Some Magic: There's Magic in the air! Or perhaps it's in the water? In the earth? Anyway, there's some here. Can you use it?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ladle: When the tables were cleared, this silver ladle was accidentally left behind. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Candleabra: Seems odd that there would be a lit candelabra here. Still, it might be useful for later. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Loot!: There are some things here that might be useful. They might not. Who knows?
  
  *If you play a neutral card, you will receive an asset card inspired by your play with 3 uses*
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Inspector Plushvert : He's adorably lugubriously venerable radiance. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: First Aid Kit: If someone is hurt or sick it will be useful. Contains the usual stuff.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Chicken Ghost: "Chicken! Gimme chicken!" this ghost moans! "Finger-licking good!"
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hamburger Ghost: "I'm lovin' it!" the ghost says, shoving phantom burgers into his jaws.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sushi Ghost: "Make mine maki!" the ghost groans, hashi in hand.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: BBQ Ghost: "Slather on the sauce," the ghost whispers, waving a basting brush.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Spaghetti Ghost: "I want a spicy meatball!" the ghost cries, his hands empty.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Chef Ghost: The leader of the Hungry Ghosts! It will take teamwork to vanquish him!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find the Bird Girl: Somewhere within this cemetery is the famous statue of the Bird Girl. Captain Trueheart wants to find it. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Spaghetti Sauce Stain: It may take the rest of your life to remove.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Follow the Map!: "Five Paces North, then Twelve Paces East....." There sure are a lot of directions! Follow them to find where X marks the spot.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Forgotten Grave: The old map from Captain Thaddeus Trueheart's diary has led to this forgotten grave. The marker is worn and impossible to read in this light. Mist hangs heavily in the oppressive air.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Perform the Ritual: The Ritual of Summoning a spirit requires each participant to sacrifice something.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Spell: The gifts have been given. The candles have been quenched. The Spell must be completed or the spirit will not rise.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Captain Thaddeus Trueheart: Deceased. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Florence Martus: Deceased.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Anchor: For over 200 years the Anchor has served Porlock Weir's 15th century harbour for sailors, walkers and huntsmen alike.  
  
  Rowland Miller has created a hunting lodge by the sea. Roaring log fires, candlelit sensuality, books by the thousand and bowls of fruit and sweets, all washed down with Millers award winning Bitters. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Porlock Weir: Where Exmoor meets the sea, Porlock Weir is an idyllic working harbour with stunning coastal views.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Culbone Church: Said to be the smallest church in England, dedicated to Saint Beuno.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rowland Miller: The honest and trustworhy innkeeper of the Anchor, he does what he can to provide an healthful and comfortable experience amid the dysentery and bed bugs. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Poet: The words! They must be written! They flow from his quill in a torrential ~~flow~~ cataract that ~~flows~~ pours into a ~~torrent~~ rivulet.
  
  ~~Memorandum: Buy thesaurus~~
  
  *Memorandum: Find publisher*
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Poetry Competition: You are invited to quote your favorite Poem, for the entertainment of the gathering.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Who is the Poet?: He apparently is someone everyone should know. And maybe you've heard of him. But who is he, really? Is he likely to dive into a pond and emerge in a linen shirt?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rest Up!: Your cabins are unusually large and luxurious! 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: That View!: It's quite lovely! Just standing at the rail and contemplating the night is glorious!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pepper Mouse: A little mouse-shaped pepper shaker. Who wouldn't want such an adorable thing?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Surplus Survival Kit: It's clearly marked 'Surplus' so clearly you can take it. 1001 Uses! (Actually, fewer).
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Inspired!: The memory of that beautiful night inspires you!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Well Rested: It's amazing what a good night's sleep will do for your outlook on things. Something good will come from this!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Backwards Goes Time: The calliope plays a song you have never heard before but whose name you know. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Captains Rowboat: It's a rowboat. It will hold four people, if you bunch together.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Poet's Rowboat: It's a rowboat. It will hold four people, if you bunch together.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ancient Mariner: 'By thy long grey beard and glittering eye, 
  Now wherefore stopp'st thou me? 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tour St. Bouno's: As advertised, it is very wee, but you can find some nice pictures of it right [here](https://www.google.com/search?q=st+beuno%27s+church+culbone&espv=2&biw=1555&bih=871&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwju0uKFnrXOAhVIbiYKHYhZA2IQ_AUIBygC&dpr=1#imgrc=_)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Baker: A sturdy baker travels along the lane with a push-cart full of bread loaves. He clearly has business somewhere.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Publisher: A publisher comes along with contracts in his valise. He clearly has business somewhere.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Writer: This ink-stained lady has come some distance to share her manuscript. She clearly has business somewhere.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Wine Seller: A man with a horse and a cart full of wine comes along. He clearly has business somewhere.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Milkmaid: A woman bearing milk buckets comes along. She clearly has business somewhere.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Banker: A banker comes along with a briefcase full of receipts. She clearly has business somewhere.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Royal Bank of Porlock (Interior): One wouldn't normally expect a tiny fishing village in Somerset to host a financial institution of such magnitude, and yet here it is! This is what comes of meddling in the time-line, I suppose.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: [Lorinda] Satisfy the Banker: The Banker, quite naturally, has some forms for Lorinda to fill out. She will need some form of identification. And, naturally, she will need to the money to deposit.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: [Everyone Else] Help Lorinda: Well, you need to get past a locked door, explain what you are doing in the bank, and somehow convince the Banker you have money to give Lorinda. Or something.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ash Farm, Culbone, Porlock: The farm wherein The Poet took refuge when, laid low by illness, and in the grip of powerful opiates, he wrote his Vision in a Dream. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sheep!: A pasture full of sheep! How many are there?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Poet's Rhyming Game: In each move, you must challenge The Poet to rhyme a short line! Do your best!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Poet's Fate: Now that you have (probably) changed the time-line, what will happen to The Poet now? Will he live on, happily reading his lost poem? Or will he -- *pop* disappear in a cloud of chronoton particles?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Prepare for Departure!: There is so much that needs to be done before the *Flying Queen* is ready to disembark! It's all hands on deck! Hop to it! And if you can't help, at least stay out of the way!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Lawspeaker: A man of good education and fine eloquence. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Blind Bard: A blind old man with a flair for turning a phrase.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Smyrna, 799 BC: Smyrna was a Greek city founded in antiquity located at a central and strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Notebook: You jot things down in here so you won't forget them.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Guide: This young girl is the Blind Bard's guide. She helps him get around so he doesn't fall and hurt himself.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Comedian : He doesn't look funny.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Legendary Lounge: The well-appointed bar area on the Flying Queen.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Cocktail Party: A Captain's Cocktail Party to kick off the voyage! Greet your fellow passengers and enjoy the evening!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Grande Champagne Cognac: Grande Champagne is a French district, called a cru, known for its cognac. It produces the finest cognacs in a zone of 34703 hectares, of which 17% is dedicated to production of cognac. At its heart is the town of Segonzac, in the Département of Charente. Grande Champagne is situated entirely in this département.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Toast: Propose a Toast!
  
  [Individual Challenge]
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dramatic: You know the best way to do something so that it makes an impact.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Opinionated: Your opinion is best opinion.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Water Baron: The destiny of rural drinking water is yours to...somewhat influence through a series of decisions and processes that don't add up to much in the face of random events.  Honestly, you're grateful for a vacation.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tethered to Phone: Yes, it's important.  More important than the plot?  No, but there's no way to *explain* that to the caller.  You'll be right back to the adventure just as soon as - yes - one minute!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Experiences: It's all about accumulating experiences to make a good story later.  Even disasters make good telling.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Complete the Story: You just want to see this thing through to the end. A completed story is a successful story.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Versatile: Need someone to look adorable? Wield lie magic? Dispense solemn wisdom? Mistakenly brain an innocent with a frying pan? ...well, maybe you should avoid the last one this time round.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Internal Disagreements: You try to find a consensus on your decisions. Emphasis on "try".
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Remember: You all have your ghosts following you. You can't let them be forgotten.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Murder Bunnies: *Bunnies aren't just cute like everybody supposes!
  They've got them hoppy legs and twitchy little noses! *
  ...well, that and various murder implements, sacred and otherwise. But you don't have them here... right?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hedonist: You enjoy the best things in life.  The best wine, the best companions, the best wine....
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Gift of Gab: *If you can't convince them with the facts, baffle them with bullshit*
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Drunkard: *hic*
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Something to believe in: There must be something out there besides wine, right?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find the Meaning of Unlife: So what the heck are ghosts supposed to do after they kick it?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Thief: Duplicity and stealth can lead to greatness.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shiny!: Borderline obsessive about stealing shiny things. Namely, jewels.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ancestral Curse: Sometimes an ancestral curse really ruins your plans. You might as well make the most of it, or try to break it.