conversations.from: system
conversations.value: In the early-1970's Tarkus Oil lost contact with a remote Alaskan drilling outpost. The locals reported that the drill had collapsed and the site was in ruins. When the company's rescue team arrived, no bodies were found among the rubble.
  
  Tarkus reportedly searched and searched but never discovered the bodies of the missing workers. Within months, the company had counted their losses, swept the event under the rug, and moved on. There was little news coverage and in a year's time, the event was largely forgotten.
  
  Thirteen years later, a rival oil company purchased the contract to drill in this remote region of the Alaskan tundra, but decided to take steps to ensure its investment would not result in a similar fate. You were hired as part of a small team sent to the site to perform one final investigation.
  
  
  **Hello, potential players. This game is going to involve otherworldy horrors and mysteries, and will be heavily influenced by John Carpenter's *The Thing*, H. P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, etc. You'll be working an investigation in a remote, isolated location full of untold dangers and unsolved mysteries.**
  
  **If you're submitting a character, please write a short scene for your background to give me an idea of what your character is about and a bit of their personality. This game will focus a lot on the psychological elements of the investigation, and I'm looking for writers interested in crafting a tale of true horror. Strong writers with a knack for cooperation, character development, and crafting a cohesive narrative are preferred. I'll be accepting 3-5 players and will post scenes a few times a week.**
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Dealing with PTSD: Address your PTSD by actively trying to hide or sharing your issue with your team, assuming whether or not you want this to be public knowledge.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Adjusting to the Wilderness: The isolated Alaskan tundra sounds fairly daunting to you, and you're not sure if the others can relate. Either let on that you're concerned about the locale, or actively attempt to avoid letting on that you're worried.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Share Something Personal: While others have deep and personal conflicts they are actively dealing with on a daily basis, you remain a sort of enigma. Share part of your personal life with your new team whether your aim is to gain their trust, manipulate them, or some other purpose you deem fitting.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Personal Demons: You're dedicated to the job, but there is always the terrible tragedy that you have suffered lingering in your mind. Either share your loss with the group or attempt to "keep it together" while you're with them.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Inflexibility: Being stubborn isn't even the beginning of it. Set in your ways, you find it near impossible to go anyone's route but your own.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Arctic Drilling Site: A remote 100 square yards of harsh Alaskan tundra. The previous site remains, decaying and untouched in 10 years. The nearest town is 50 miles away.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Catacombs: A cold, desolate maze snaking deep beneath the earth. Strange markings engraved in the walls stretch across the hallways.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Local Diner: A mainstay of this little town. Mostly chatty regulars, greasy food, and damn good coffee.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Operations Office: Now in shambles, this is the office where the entire station was run from.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Police Station: Local police don't have much to do, so sadly the station doesn't have much to offer. Never hurts to try, right?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Drilling Station: Cold, dilapidated, and powerless. Even the most courageous won't want to get lost in this labyrinth of dead machinery and looming hallways.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Long Road: The road from town to the drilling site is not frequently traveled. Pray you don't have a breakdown.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Underground Cave: It appears the previous crew uncovered a cave while drilling. The ground opens up, but where does it lead?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Deputy Fox: Deputy Fox is an easygoing guy, but takes his job seriously. He'll let Hildegard go with you, but only if you meet his requirements.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find a Guide to the Drilling Site: You've made it into the region, but you don't have the knowledge necessary to find the precise location for the site. It is on a remote stretch of frozen flatland and you'll need someone to take you there.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Learn What the Locals Know of the "Event": Before you head into the unknown, maybe it's a good idea to see what the locals know about what happened at the drilling site 13 years ago.    
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bodyguard: You're muscle for hire and paid to look out for your client. If the territory gets dangerous, you're the first line of defense.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Engineer: You understand the mechanics of moving parts and have learned to listen to the language of machines.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Medical Doctor: The tundra's extreme conditions can defeat even the hardiest of people. Your skills just may save lives on this expedition.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Private Investigator: When someone needs answers, you will get them... for a price. You make your living sticking your nose where it doesn't belong.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Researcher: Knowledge is your greatest asset and if a topic even remotely interests you, you learn everything you can about it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Special Agent: Trained in skills unlearned by the layman, you provide a unique skill set and perspective in difficult situations.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Survivalist: While the terrain and temperatures may worry others, you grab your gear and dig right in. No food? No shelter? Then you're not looking hard enough.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Focused: Even when chaos erupts around you, you are able to maintain your composure and get it done.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Intuitive: Logic and reason have their place, but you've learned to trust your gut.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Perceptive: Through careful observance, you are able to pick out insights that others miss.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Persuasive: Whether through charm, reason, or persistence, you have a knack for getting your way.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Physically Fit: You keep yourself in exceptional shape, allowing for improved strength and agility.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Quick-Witted: When the moment overtakes you, quick thinking has always saved your skin.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Anxiety: When tensions arise, you are unable to maintain your composure. Stress will break you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Impetuousness: You have a nasty habit of acting before you think. Impatience has gotten you into hot water on many occasions. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Paranoia: Your healthy distrust has evolved into something far more detrimental. You may believe that it keeps you safe, but it's likely putting you in danger.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Poor Health: Bad heart? Asthma? Two pack-a-day habit? Whatever it is, your health slows you down.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pride: No one appreciates you more than you. A little self-confidence goes a long way, but you've taken it a bit too far.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Great Big World: Despite living a mostly sheltered life, you have put your boring past behind and are eager to see what this world has to offer.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Prove Yourself: It's not uncommon for others to have little faith in you, but you're determined to prove them wrong.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Running Away from Something: You weren't aching to join this expedition, but it sure beats the troubles you're facing back home.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Greater Good: Tired of the self-centered nature of others, you're making a conscious effort to better the lives of everyone.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: This is Personal: You took this job, but not for the pay. Something about this investigation hits too close to home for you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Get Rich and Famous: You've tired of the working world. You figure the stakes and notoriety of this expedition could propel you towards riches and fame.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Box of Matches: Who knew anyone could be so glad to find a box of old matches. Thank God they're dry.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lead Engineer's Log: The engineer's log book of the drilling station. The last few weeks logs tell an interesting, yet confounding story.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Map of the Drilling Station: Finally, a map of the drilling station. This will help as long as your flashlight doesn't go out on you...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Old Pickup Truck: She's a workhorse. Chains on the tires, gas in the tank, and an expert behind the wheel. She will get you where you're going.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Walkie-Talkie: Considering you'll be wading through a ruined drill site in the middle of nowhere, these may come in handy. They're ancient, but should have some life left in them.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Get the Old Man to Spill the Proverbial Beans: The old man clearly knows something. You won the challenge, so play this card, give us a detailed scene of you talking with the old man, and tell us what he tells you...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: First Meeting: Now that you're having your first face-to-face meeting with your team, it's time to learn something about one another. How much you wish to divulge is up to you. (Use your individual Goal cards for this challenge.)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Engineer: You understand the mechanics of moving parts and have learned to listen to the language of machines.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Perceptive: Through careful observance, you are able to pick out insights that others miss.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: City Slicker: Accustomed to the modern world and all its conveniences, you're inexperienced in survival and unsuited to life in the wilderness.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Get Back Home: You're not on this expedition by choice. You're here to get the job done and get the hell out.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Focused: When somebody's medical care is on the line, you are able to maintain your composure and get it done, even in the midst of chaos. Nothing exists outside of your work area.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: PTSD: Recurring nightmares; exaggerated startle response; irritability/angry outbursts; decreased capacity for certain feelings; avoidance of circumstances associated with your trauma.
  
  And this is after you've come a long way in your recovery. Keep your companion animal close.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ice Core Technician: Specialist in extraction, storage and transport of Ice Cores from remote geographic locations. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Logical: Believes the application of logical thinking can overcome almost any obstacle. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Loss: During his last expedition a communication was received detailing the death of his wife and daughter in a tragic accident. 
  
  Due to weather conditions at the time he was unable to return home for the funeral. 
  
  This sudden and unresolvable loss has led him towards drink dependency; though he is yet to admit this to himself. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A life to rebuild: Facing failures and rebuilding his life could begin with the first step of a new job in Alaska.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Short tempered: That fuse people keep talking about? On you it's more like a button. On, off all in a single moment.
  
  Worst thing? You're not the one pushing it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Gut feeling: Sometimes it's a nagging in the back of the mind, sometimes it's just a hunch. But if you follow it, it often lead you the right way.