In Progress Lets Play Alter Ego: a game based on what I suck at most.

[RK47]

So, so true.

 

[Hellraiser]

Build up your prestigious intellectual sphere.

 

[Phelot]

IIRC many of the choices give random results, right? Kind of lame, that.

 

[Hoodoo]

Went in the strangers car just to see.

Tortured, Killed and dumped in a landfill. Jeezus.

 

[schluberlubs]

Ch. 8: The glorious Kwan education system.

[School]​

"Ms. Andre, your French teacher, who everyone in school claims is a "lezzie," has asked for your help cleaning up her office after school today. She asks you in front of a whole group of your friends, who begin to look at one another and make faces. What will you do?​

Select an action :​

-TELL HER YOU ARE BUSY AFTER SCHOOL​

-TELL HER YOU WILL HELP HER, THEN DON'T SHOW UP​

-TELL HER YOU WILL HELP HER"​

As a Codexian, we are already philosophically prepared to deal with trannies. Lesbians are nothing.

-TELL HER YOU WILL HELP HER

"This makes you the subject of unbearable teasing. In her office there is a picture of her husband and son, Jacques, who is a great-looking guy about your age. She explains that he goes to a private school. You comment on how handsome he is. Ms. Andre smiles and offers to invite you over so that you can meet him. Oooh, la, la!"​

Il y avait du soleil! (Sorry if my French kinda' sucks)

Next>>

"A little while later...​

You apply for a driving permit and have to take a written examination.​

Your Intelligence characteristic shows that you are not bright enough to pass the test. "​

Hey guys, was there a time we drank leaded paint I forgot about?

Next>>

[School]​

"Your teacher has just accused the class bully of breaking a valuable piece of equipment that you SAW the school custodian break. The custodian denies it to the hilt, and the teacher believes him. The class bully is punished and suspended from school.​

Select an action :​

-TELL THE TEACHER THAT YOU SAW THE CUSTODIAN BREAK IT​

-SAY NOTHING"​

Stop the lies, start the truths!

-TELL THE TEACHER THAT YOU SAW THE CUSTODIAN BREAK IT

"The teacher tells you to mind your own business. "Why would the custodian lie about something like that?" he says."​

Next>>

[School]

"You have been studying all night long for a Chemistry test. There is one formula that you absolutely cannot learn. At about 2 a.m. you begin to see how easy it would be to write the formula on your hand and cheat from it. Will you:​

Select an action :​

-WRITE IT ON YOUR HAND​

-KEEP TRYING TO LEARN IT FROM MEMORY"​

How hard can it be to learn one sodding formula?

-KEEP TRYING TO LEARN IT FROM MEMORY

"The more you try, the more you are frustrated. At 4 a.m. you finally doze off to sleep. The next day, when you sit down to take the test, you find out that the formula you couldn't learn was not included on this test. Your grade for the test is:​

A "​

Uh. ok. A good result is a good result.

Next>>

[School]​

"Mrs. Cromwell, the Music teacher, has "volunteered" you to sing The Star-Spangled Banner at assembly.​

Select an action :​

-SING IT​

-TRY TO GET OUT OF SINGING IT"​

The Kwan anthem? What ev.

-SING IT

"You have the confidence necessary to withstand this experience. As a matter of fact, you don't sound half-bad. "​

As a matter of fact, we sung so well that the music teacher saw a flaw in her plan and blew herself up.

Next>>

"A little while later...​

You and your friends are in the living room listening to albums, talking about guys and stuff, when your mom comes breezing through the door, asking if you would like some "milk and cookies." You can hear your friends snickering behind you.​

You are absolutely mortified. You clench your teeth and tell her to please leave you alone.​

Because you are somewhat hostile (your Gentleness characteristic is low), you exaggerate your discomfort by saying, "PLEASE, can you LEAVE US A-LONE." Your mom gets upset. "​

A satisfactory result

Next>>

[School]​

"Your Home Economics teacher, Ms. Eschbach (alias "Queen Nerdetta"), is upset because no one seems to be paying any attention to her. Most of the students in class are going completely berserk. Matt just made a dough "bomb" and hurled it across the room. Larry stole a frog from Science class and covered it with melted chocolate.​

You are taking it in stride but just laughed hard when Jimmy spilled some flour on the front of Jeanette's shirt, then tried to brush it off. All of a sudden, Ms. Eschbach singles YOU out and tells you to go to the principal's office. What will you do?​

Select an action :​

-GO DOWN TO THE OFFICE​

-PROTEST TO MS. ESCHBACH"​

We shall not stand for this injustice!

-PROTEST TO MS. ESCHBACH

"You are too hostile to protest sincerely. When you attempt to defend yourself, it winds up sounding like you're yelling at Ms. Eschbach. She says, "NOW GO DOWN TO THE OFFICE BEFORE I CAUSE MORE TROUBLE FOR YOU THAN YOU'LL KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH."​

Select an action :​

-GO​

-KEEP PROTESTING"​

Failed a willpower check.

-GO

"You wait outside the principal's office while the secretary (Ms. "Grungy" Grudney) announces your request for a meeting.​

The principal is fed up with Ms. Eschbach's dumping all her problems on him. He sends you back to class."​

Next>>

[School]​

"The whole class takes a job ability and interest test. Would you like to hear your results?​

Select an action :​

-YES​

-NO"​

-YES

"Your highest area of aptitude is in...​

MANICURE "​

Man, have we declined or what.

Next>>

[School]​

"It's time to pick up your new locker assignment. (How exciting!) You can:​

Select an action :​

-KEEP YOUR OLD LOCKER​

-REQUEST A NEW ONE"​

I'm simply fountaining pre-ejact at the prospect of having a slightly different place to store our books.

-KEEP YOUR OLD LOCKER

"The person in the locker next to you has switched. You new neighbor is the (gorgeous) captain of the lacrosse team, who won't give you the time of day. "​

Next>>

"A little while later...​

One day while you are stepping out of the shower, your father walks into the bathroom and sees you standing there, stark naked. His face turns white, and he is frozen in his tracks, staring. You are mortified as you try to cover up. He avoids you for about three days, trying to hide his own embarrassment. "​

More like trying to hide his boner.

Next>>

[School]​

"Mrs. Harnaur, your English Literature teacher, is getting on in years. Everyone knows that she is a bit hard of hearing. Whenever she gives a test, people can whisper to one another without the slightest chance of being heard. On today's test everyone seems to be cheating. There are two answers that you do not know. Will you:​

Select an action :​

-CHEAT WITH EVERYONE ELSE​

-DO YOUR OWN WORK"​

-DO YOUR OWN WORK

"Because you didn't cheat, you get those two questions wrong, and your grade is lower. The people who did cheat think you were foolish. "​

Yes, we're foolish for allowing the grade to accurately represent our skill level. Feigning being qualified for things like rocket science or Brian surgery never comes back to bite you in the ass.

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[School]​

"Mr. Horace, a Social Studies teacher in your school, has a funny habit of twitching one eye when he speaks. You are always sure to get a laugh out of your friends whenever you imitate this twitch for them.​

One day in class, Mr. Horace is interrupted by someone wishing to give him a message. As he walks over to the door, a friend starts asking you to "Do Horace." Will you:​

Select an action :​

-IMITATE MR. HORACE​

-TELL HER, "NOT NOW." "​

-TELL HER, "NOT NOW."

"It was nice of you to give Mr. Horace a break. He is aware of how everyone makes fun of him, and even though he doesn't show it, he is very sensitive about it. "​

He's sensitive man, you say?



Next>>

"A little while later...​

A family member has begun to show signs of serious emotional problems. In the last two weeks he has tried to commit suicide twice. As a result, your parents are told that he must be hospitalized.​

Emotional and Familial spheres show marked decreases. Surprisingly, your Social sphere declines as well. This is because people tend to shy away from relatives of those who have had emotional problems. This probably seems very unfair to you, but unfortunately, it's true. "​

I actually understand why people are shunning us. We should have throttled to death the incompetent emo twerp ourselves.

Next>>

[Work]​

-APPLY FOR A JOB

-COOK IN A FAST FOOD STORE

Gotta' be realistic.

"Congratulations! You start work immediately. "​

Next>>

[School]​

"There is a school trip next week, and you are DYING to go. The cost of the trip is $125.​

Select an action :​

-TRY TO PAY FOR IT YOURSELF​

-ASK YOUR PARENTS TO PAY FOR IT​

-ASK YOUR PARENTS FOR A LOAN"​

We've got the wonga, so lets dish it out. It's not like we've got something worth donating it to yet like the Wasteland 2 Kickster.

-TRY TO PAY FOR IT YOURSELF

"Your parents are proud of you for saving the money to go on the trip. You have demonstrated the ability to work hard, save your money, and give yourself enjoyment. Happiness increases. "​

Next>>

Holy shit! We're earning 558$ a turn just as a fast food worker!

[School]​

"You are starving, and the cafeteria line seems to be moving very slowly. Today's menu includes: meatballs (breadballs), pizza (cardboard), and chicken (mystery of the unknown meat) pies. About the only things edible seem to be the French fries and the white powdered donuts.​

You take a portion of fries, but by the time you get to the cash register, you have already finished them. You can:​

Select an action :​

-KEEP WALKING THROUGH AND SAY THAT YOU HAVE DECIDED TO SKIP LUNCH​

-PAY FOR THE FRIES"​

We removed those fries from inventory so it's only right we pay.

-PAY FOR THE FRIES

"It's a good thing you didn't try to sneak through. Maxine, the cafeteria lady, can smell "French-fry breath" from two hundred yards away. "​

Next>>

[School]​

"A couple of girls are smoking in the bathroom. One of them asks if you will hold her cigarette. Will you?​

Select an action :​

-YES​

-NO"​

Stick it behind your ear or something.

-NO

"The girls call you a brown nose. Social sphere drops. "​

A goldfish farts. Social sphere drops.

Next>>

"You have just passed through ADOLESCENCE.​

Family life can be very rough during adolescence. Even though your family expects you to take charge of your life, no one wants to let you have the freedom to do what you want.​

Judging by your progress through life so far, your family life has not been very good. Spending time at home is like going to battle. At times you aren't sure how you can even LIVE there.​

Physically you have been not very healthy.​

Socially, this phase of life does present its share of problems. Most of these problems fall into the category of boys. Life must have been pretty simple before they showed up. Your social adjustment has been not very good.​

Although you do not have a steady boyfriend at the present time, there's always the next life phase.​

Now, regarding your emotional development...​

You are a remarkably trustworthy young woman. This trait is bound to take you far, emotionally and vocationally. You are developing into the type of adult that people can confide in. Unfortunately, the burden that comes along with this characteristic is the tendency for people to tell you their problems. You become the strong shoulder that everyone cries on.​

A positive aspect of your adolescence is your ability to resist temptation and not give into your impulses. Since adolescence is a time for testing limits, this can get some people into some pretty dangerous situations. However, leading an excessively sheltered life can be boring.​

You seem to be enjoying most of what you do. Even though you experience "the blues" every once in a while, it's nice to see that you are not having a depressed, traumatized life.​

The degree to which you display aggressive types of behavior is somewhat alarming. Now is the time when you have to keep a tighter check on your hostility. If it gets out of hand, people won't like you very much.​

You don't seem to be making too many sensible decisions. Intelligence is not only a function of how much information a person can store in his or her head; it's also the ability to learn from experience.​

Now that your adolescence is almost over, it's time to be hurled out there into the abyss of the REAL WORLD. (I'll bet you didn't know that everything you did so far was part of the fake world.) "​

Next>>

"WELCOME TO YOUNG ADULTHOOD​

"The great question... which I have not been able to answer, despite my thirty years of research into the feminine soul, is "What does a woman want?"​

SIGMUND FREUD​

Quoted in Charles Rolo, Psychiatry in American Life, 1963 "​

Oh ho ho, that silly old Sigmund cannot into women.

Next>>

"ALTER EGO​

LIFE STATUS​

Occupation: COOK​

Relationship status: UNATTACHED​

Familial: 15​

Intellectual: 60​

Physical: 50​

Social: 40​

Vocational: 53​

Calmness: 35​

Confidence: 88​

Expressiveness: 75​

Gentleness: 49​

Happiness: 81​

Thoughtfulness: 80​

Trustworthiness: 80​

Money: 1816​

Income per turn: 2064​

Thoughtless spending per turn: 251​

Acquisitions: (NONE) "​

Our intellectual isn't as bad as I feared. It had dropped as low as 40 earlier during this chapter. So much for school being good for ones Brian.

God damn, we're raking in the cash.

Here are the new options open to us. Along with the school, relationship & work options we had before, we now have purchase, children and marriage.

I believe splashing some cash Ted Turner style may be in order. Also should we get a boyfriend or continue to die alone?

 

[schluberlubs]

IIRC many of the choices give random results, right? Kind of lame, that.

Not sure what you mean. I could be mistaken but I believe this game is deterministic for the most part. If you have the same stats & make the same choices, things should turn out with similar results.

Like I said back in chapter five, I had to redo some stuff I had done in chapter 4 and the only difference was happiness being down 10 points.

 

[GarfunkeL]

Adolescence, what a time of decline!