Time Twister Troubles

[(align:"=><=")+(box:"=XX=")[#''Time Twister Troubles'']] (set: $health to 10) (set: $keyFragments to 0) (set: $medievalFinish to false) (set: $dinoFinish to false) (set: $romeFinish to false) (set: $futureFinish to false) (set: $knowsFragments to false) In this weird era we live in, anything bad can happen. 2021 just started and already the events that have transpired are not pretty. Now, to make things worse, a time twister appeared! This temporal anomaly moved closer and closer to you but you did not try to avoid it since the depressing state of the present has taken away your will to care about anything anymore. You got sucked into the time twister. //[[What happens now? Or is it even 'now' anymore?->begin]]//

Everything looks like 2021. Is this really the present though? Let's check the newspaper... Political unrests, riots, a raging pandemic, curfew, inevitable environmental collapse...Yep! This is the present all right. Ah! Back to home sweet home! Congrats! You got the good(?) ending!

The final damage you took was fatal, you died. It seems that you did not have a good time, try again? [[Go back in time... or go forward(?) in time to the starting point again->intro]]

Health: $health / 10 (if: $knowsFragments is true)[Key Fragments: $keyFragments / 4] You are in the center of the time twister, there are 5 doors in front of you. Which one do you want to air-swim toward? [[The golden door ->goldenDoor]] [[The wooden door ->woodenDoor]] [[The clay door ->clayDoor]] [[The glass door ->glassDoor]] [[The aluminium door ->aluminiumDoor]]

(if:$medievalFinish is false)[ This large door is made of pure gold. It looks quite shiny. Do you want to go through it? [[Open it and pass through! ->medievalStart]] ] (if:$medievalFinish is true)[ This golden door once lead you to the medieval era. You have gotten the key fragment from that era already, the door does not open anymore. ] [[Go back->begin]]

(if:$dinoFinish is false) [You approached this wooden door. It looks asymmetrical and very rough, like a large piece of wood that was chopped off blindly. A surprisingly round stone handle is magically connected to it. Do you want to go through it? [[Open it and pass through! ->dinoStart]] ] (if:$dinoFinish is true) [ This wooden door once brought you back to the prehistoric era of dinosaurs. As you now possess the key fragment from there, the stone handle no longer budge. ] [[Go back->begin]]

(if:$romeFinish is false) [You approached the clay door. It looks like some ancient pot shown in history textbooks. You just know if this was put in a museum, the history teacher would definitely go nuts over it during the next school trip. Fittingly, here you are, going nuts because you are trapped in a time twister. Do you want to go through it? [[Open it and pass through! ->romeStart]] ] (if:$romeFinish is true) [ This clay door once brought you to ancient Rome, into a colosseum where epic battles are fought... and where you helped a gladiator cheat using the power of energy drink. ] [[Go back->begin]]

(if:$keyFragments is 4)[You used all of the fragments you found to form a Time key. It worked! You opened the door back to 2021 and you walked through. [[Is this it? Are you home?->goodEnding]]] (if:$keyFragments < 4)[This glass door has a large lock with 4 gems on it. The handle would not move. This just might be the way home, since why else would this door be locked? (set: $knowsFragments to true) [[Guess you gotta get keys or something before entering this door...->begin]]]

(if:$futureFinish is false) [ This is a shiny door made with well-polished aluminium. Various metallic bolts surround the edges and a slight humming noise can be heard from beyond it. The cube-shaped metal handle floats in mid-air, magnetically connected to the door. So cool! Do you want to go through it? [[Open it and pass through! ->futureStart]] ] (if:$futureFinish is true) [ This futuristic door once lead you to, well, the future. A bleak view of what the future could become if humanity screws up. Although given what the present looks like in 2021... well, can't say you are too optimistic. ] [[Go back->begin]]

The door leads you to a circular room made of stone. The door closes and disappears. You look out the half-oval shaped window. There are knights training with dummies, horses and imperial banners. This seems to be the medieval era! The room you are in seems to be a wizard's tower, with many interesting magical objects. As you gawk around the room, the trapdoor opens and the wizard in a dark grey robe sees you. -Hey! Who are you? And what are you doing in my room? Prepare to be incinerated! The wizard charges up a fireball spell, there is no time to waste! You have to pick an item in the room and try to escape! What will you choose? [[The crystal ball->medievalBall]] [[The spell book->medievalSpellbook]] [[The staff->medievalStaff]]

Wow! Is this the future?! You see tall glowing skyscrapers, flying vehicles, many robots rolling around, drones flying everywhere and...enslaved humans working at a power plant to keep the robots running. Huh, not the most happy future is it? As you try to explore the area, a drone targets you and asks you for your mandatory human ID card. Since you don't have any, a security robot is called and rolls in your direction. -HALT HUMAN! Come with me if you don't want to be destroyed! You know that if you don't do something, you will become another slave for the robotic overlord! What should you do? [[Hide behind the glowing steel obelisk->futureHide]] [[Give up and dance->futureDance]] [[Use a logic bomb sentence to confuse the robot->futureTalk]]

You arrived in a room with tapestries and columns. You look out the window and see that you are in a colosseum, with a large crowd gathered to watch a match of gladiators fighting one another to the death. You notice that one of the fighters, the largest one, is wearing a necklace with a glowing gemstone that resembles the time twister. Maybe you need to get it to get back home! What will you do? [[Help his opponent->romeHelp]] [[Ask him for it->romeAsk]] [[Attempt to steal it->romeSteal]]

Through the door, you see large plants, a volcano and many dinosaurs around. The door fades into a shadow as you step onto the tall grass of the prehistoric era. There is so much to learn about this time period! Time to take some picture of real dinosaurs with your phone and... ROAR! Oh no! A t-rex saw you and is coming to eat you! Current Objective: Survive [[Run and hide behind a large tree->dinoTree]] [[Taunt the nearby triceratops->dinoTri]] [[Roar at the t-rex to scare it away(?)->dinoRoar]]

(set: $keyFragments to it + 1) (set: _keysLeft to 4 - $keyFragments) (set: $romeFinish to true) Not a good idea to enable cheating but hey! In a gladiator match (or when you are stuck in a time twister), it is kill or be killed... Or was it? History class feels like such a distant memory... Although history itself never felt so close to you. You take out the key from your pocket. (if:$knowsFragments is true)[A key fragment. $keyFragments done, _keysLeft to go!] (if:$knowsFragments is false)[You examine the key, it seems incomplete. There are three broken areas. Maybe you need three more key parts to unlock some door! (set:$knowsFragments to true)] [[Enter the portal back to the time twister!->begin]]

(set: $keyFragments to it + 1) (set: _keysLeft to 4 - $keyFragments) (set: $medievalFinish to true) Wow! Real magic! It would be useful to learn that this semster once you get back to the present! Wonder if there is an online class for that... No time to think about that! Take the key and run! The fireball is close! (if:$knowsFragments is true)[A key fragment. $keyFragments done, _keysLeft to go!] (if:$knowsFragments is false)[You examine the key, it seems incomplete. There are three broken areas. Maybe you need three more key parts to unlock some door! (set:$knowsFragments to true)] [[Enter the portal back to the time twister!->begin]]

(set: $keyFragments to it + 1) (set: _keysLeft to 4 - $keyFragments) (set: $dinoFinish to true) You grab your phone but it seems to have ran out of battery. Darn, you did not get a chance to snap pics of real dinosaurs. Imagine the upvotes you'd get on Instagram if you managed to get some! Ah well, at least you're still alive... (if:$knowsFragments is true)[A key fragment. $keyFragments done, _keysLeft to go!] (if:$knowsFragments is false)[You examine the key, it seems incomplete. There are three broken areas. Maybe you need three more key parts to unlock some door! (set:$knowsFragments to true)] [[Enter the portal back to the time twister!->begin]]

(set: _newHealth to $health) You grabbed the crystal ball and rubbed it. A blue smoke appeared and the ball shows the wizard throwing a fireball and it hitting you, burning you badly. As you look up from the crystal ball, the wizard threw the fireball. Are you having déjà vu? NO! The ball simply predicted your future, but it did not do anything to help you escape. As foretold, the fireball hit you. OUCH! //You took 4 damage!// Your health went from $health to (set: _newHealth to it + -4) _newHealth (set: $health to it + -4) Health: $health / 10 (if:$health > 0)[You struggle to your feet as the wizard charges up another fireball, pick another option! [[The spell book->medievalSpellbook]] [[The staff->medievalStaff]]] (if:$health <= 0)[ [[Your health ran out!->badEnding]] ]

You grab the spellbook and flip through it quickly. There is a page about alchemy and it shows a normal key turning into a crystal key. (if:$keyFragments > 0)[That must be another key fragment!] (if:$keyFragments is 0)[That might be a magical key that can help you escape!] You said the magical words and transmuted a conveniently placed key into a crystal key and BOOM! A portal appeared! The wizard threw a giant fireball in your direction. [[Quickly! Run toward the portal!->medievalWin]]

(set: _newHealth to $health) You picked up the staff and pointed it at the wizard. You wanted to cast a spell but... uh... you don't know any spells. The wizard looked at you in amusement. -Did you honestly think my staff will obey you?! HA! The wizard's eyes glowed, and the staff flew out of your hands and into his hands. He stopped casting the fireball and instead pointed the staff at you. A bolt of lightning came out the tip and hit you right in the abdomen! // You took 5 damage! // Your health went from $health to (set: _newHealth to it + -5) _newHealth (set: $health to it + -5) Health: $health / 10 (if:$health > 0) [- I don't even need this to defeat you! The wizard tossed the staff aside and prepared to cast fireball. Dazed, you looked around to see what else you could use... [[The spell book->medievalSpellbook]] [[The crystal ball->medievalBall]] ] (if:$health <= 0)[ [[Your health ran out!->badEnding]] ]

There is another gladiator in the opposite room. He is muttering how he feels nervous about fighting the champion. This is an opportunity for both of you to get your ways... You reach into your bag and look through it for something... Textbook? No... Half-eaten lunch? Ew... Energy drink? Uhh... Wait, ENERGY DRINK! You give the drink to the competing gladiator and he chugs the whole can. Suddenly, he's full of power from all that caffeine and charges onto the arena. The large gladiator fights him and simply cannot defeat the power of caffeine. As the crowd stares in disbelief that their champion lost, you sneak onto the arena and pocket the necklace. Inside, there is a glowing key. (if:$keyFragments > 0)[That must be another key fragment!] (if:$keyFragments is 0)[That might be a magical key that can help you escape!] A portal appears back inside the building. The way out! [[Quickly! Run toward the portal!->romeWin]]

(set: _newHealth to $health) You shyly approached the resting winning gladiator. ''Uhh sir?'' -Grr...Who are you?! He seems rather worked up. ''J-Just an admirer! I was wondering if I take a look at your...necklace?'' -WHAT? NO! I found this on the ground so it is mine! You can't have it! The gladiator shouts angrily and then punches you so hard that you fly out of the room and back to where you came in. //You took 3 damage!// Your health went from $health to (set: _newHealth to it + -3) _newHealth (set: $health to it + -3) Health: $health / 10 (if:$health > 0)[Strength did not equate to agreeableness it seems. Gotta try something else... [[Help the rival of this gladiator->romeHelp]] [[Sneak in and steal the necklace->romeSteal]]] (if:$health <= 0)[ [[Your health ran out!->badEnding]] ]

(set: _newHealth to $health) Walking slowly on tip toes with a mask to hide your identity, you entered the gladiator's room. As you approach the gladiator, he suddenly turns around and faces you angrily. -HA! You think you can sneak past me? The champion? Clearly you are here to steal my gold medals! AHHH! The gladiator throws you into the ceiling then punches you into the floor. AUGH! //You took 5 damage!// Your health went from $health to (set: _newHealth to it + -5) _newHealth (set: $health to it + -5) Health: $health / 10 (if:$health > 0)[He runs out to summon the guards, you struggle to get up and run back to the back room to hide. Phew! It takes time and plenty of training to be a professional thief, maybe you'll get there some day. Maybe try something else? [[Help the rival of this gladiator->romeHelp]] [[Ask the gladiator directly for the necklace->romeAsk]]] (if:$health <= 0)[ [[Your health ran out!->badEnding]] ]

You run for your life and quickly hide behind the large prehistoric tree. The t-rex is not really good at reacting to this and crashed into the tree. It has fainted! The tree shakes from such an impact and leaves started falling down... Not just leaves...A crystal key! (if:$keyFragments > 0)[That must be another key fragment!] (if:$keyFragments is 0)[That might be a magical key that can help you escape!] You grabbed the key and a portal appeared some meters in front of you, it must be the way out! [[Quickly! Run toward the portal!->dinoWin]]

(set: _newHealth to $health) You chose to pick up and throw a rock at a sleeping triceratops. It wakes up and starts rampaging around. It gets between you and the t-rex. Yes! This must be your chance to escape! However, this victory is short-lived, as the t-rex overpoweres the triceratops and launches its body onto you. BAM! You nearly got crushed by a giant dinosaur! This is so scary that you are mentally scarred by this near-death experience. //You took 3 damage!// Your health went from $health to (set: _newHealth to it + -3) _newHealth (set: $health to it + -3) Health: $health / 10 (if:$health > 0)[The t-rex walks around the triceratops and prepares to run at you again, find a way to live! [[Run behind a large tree->dinoTree]] [[Scare it away with a roar->dinoRoar]]] (if:$health <= 0)[ [[Your health ran out!->badEnding]] ]

(set: _newHealth to $health) roar. ... ... That was not very impressive. ... -ROAR! The t-rex responded, and it stomped on the ground, creating a shockwave. The ground shook and you got launched into the air and landed right on your spine, yikes! //You took 4 damage!// Your health went from $health to (set: _newHealth to it + -4) _newHealth (set: $health to it + -4) Health: $health / 10 (if:$health > 0)[The t-rex is still there and is eyeing you like a piece of steak again. The 'steaks' have never been higher! [[Run behind a large tree->dinoTree]] [[Taunt a triceratops->dinoTri]]] (if:$health <= 0)[ [[Your health ran out!->badEnding]] ]

(set: _newHealth to $health) You run behind the strange metallic monolith and hide, hoping the robot would not be able to find you. -YOU KNOW HUMAN...You do not seem to be around here are you? Well, the robot is half right, you are not from around this TIME. -We have cameras everywhere now, anything you do can and will be tracked. There is nowhere you can hide. Huh, the world has not really changed all that much from the present has it? The robot clicks a button and a drone flies by and drops a stun bomb directly on your head. BONK! BZZZ! //You took 3 damage!// Your health went from $health to (set: _newHealth to it + -3) _newHealth (set: $health to it + -3) Health: $health / 10 (if:$health > 0)[The robot moves in front of you, it charges its arm cannon. Do something! [[Give up and dance->futureDance]] [[Confuse the robot with a logic bomb->futureTalk]]] (if:$health <= 0)[ [[Your health ran out!->badEnding]] ]

Sigh...This is the end isn't it? You decided to end your life with dignity...by doing some Fortnite dances. The robot sees you crossing your arms, pointing your fingers, jumping on one leg and hammering the air. -LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE A...HUMAN OF CULTURE! The robot liked your dancing it seems. -Only the most honored humans are taught these sacred techniques passed down by our creator from centuries ago! My apologies human, for trying to disintegrate you! Here's some trash! Humans LOVE trash! Why else would there be so much before we were invented to clean them up? The robot opens its abdomen, dumps a bunch of garbage on the floor and rolls away. -ENJOY! You look through the pile of broken disks, expired food ration tickets, rusted springs and...A glowing key! (if:$keyFragments > 0)[That must be another key fragment!] (if:$keyFragments is 0)[That might be a magical key that can help you escape!] You grab the key and a portal appears! [[Quickly! Run toward the portal!->futureWin]]

(set: _newHealth to $health) "The sentence I am saying right now is a lie!" You proudly declared a paradox, hoping this will cause the robot to explode like they do in movies. -YOU KNOW...We robots are well aware of these cliched tricks and have been programmed to ignore these illogical statements. Oops that did not work out as desired. The robot pointed its laser cannon at you and shot a powerful beam at you. //You took 4 damage!// Your health went from $health to (set: _newHealth to it + -4) _newHealth (set: $health to it + -4) Health: $health / 10 (if:$health > 0)[The robot charges its cannon again, think quickly! [[Give up and dance->futureDance]] [[Run and hide->futureHide]]] (if:$health <= 0)[ [[Your health ran out!->badEnding]] ]

Phew! Not the future you wanted to see, is it? Mass surveillance, slavery and...*shudders* Fortnite dances. Hopefully you can get back to the present soon when you're free from all of that...wait... You take out the key the robot left as a...gift(?) (set: $keyFragments to it + 1) (set: _keysLeft to 4 - $keyFragments) (set: $futureFinish to true) (if:$knowsFragments is true)[A key fragment. $keyFragments done, _keysLeft to go!] (if:$knowsFragments is false)[You examine the key, it seems incomplete. There are three broken areas. Maybe you need three more key parts to unlock some door! (set:$knowsFragments to true)] [[Enter the portal back to the time twister!->begin]]