Greetings Forummer!
May I welcome you to a small mini-game I have built on the forums! This is based off entries I have found on the forums, catalogued under my other topic, Fabulous Forum Finds. This mini game aims to recreate the “Find your own adventure” kind of books you may have read in your childhood.
Some ground rules and notes:
- Please do not reveal / unspoiler sections of the game until you have been directed to that section.
- Hover over each orange link or uniquely colored link to view hints.
- Have fun!
Click me to go to the start!
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6[Start Here]
6-----> 7["
You stick around
to answer the question.
Its not long before people
<a href='https://forum.arcaneodyssey.dev/t/what-is-your-favorite-magic-and-why/32/3?u=bio' title = 'The first user reply on the forums'>join in the conversation. <a>
"]
6 --> 8["
You change your
mind and wander
away from the crowd.
"]
8 --> 8_1["
You wander further
and further away
The landscape ahead
looks endless, do you continue?
"]
8_1 -.-> |Nevermind|6.1[Return to the <a href =#Start>Plaza</a>]
7 --> 9["
A hermit challenges
you to solve his<a href='https://forum.arcaneodyssey.dev/t/ancient-text-translation-challenge/8653?u=bio' title='It seems like nonsense at first, but there could be some sense to it.'> puzzle </a>
"]
9 --> |The hermit drops a scrap of paper|9_1["
You take a look at the <a href='https://forum.arcaneodyssey.dev/t/deciphering-the-language/1738/13?u=bio' title='The handwriting is barely legible'>paper.</a>
It seems to contain a solution to the puzzle.
"]
9 --> |You solve his puzzle|10["
You whisper to the
hermit the answer
to his question.
He is deep in thought
for a moment, then
hands you a key.
#60;You obtained a Stone Key!#62;
"]
9_1 --> 10
10 --> 11["
The hermit walks away.
You are left to explore the realm once again.
"]
11 --> 12["
A pair of moderators
are <a href='https://forum.arcaneodyssey.dev/t/macobre-meta-change-your-username/46989?u=bio' title='The OG name change thread'>handing out nametags.</a>
You perk up from
the crowd and manage
to grab one.
#60;You obtained a Blank Nametag!#62;
"]
11 --> 13["
A couple students are
discussing a <a href='https://forum.arcaneodyssey.dev/t/the-statue-in-ironport/19249/10?u=bio' title='An interesting fact about Ironports Statue'>statue they saw in a recent town. </a>
"]
13--->13x
12 --->13x
13x[To Be Continued]
^ THE ANCIENT FORUMS ^
(Reveal if you stayed to answer the question)
flowchart BT
A["Please scroll up! :)"]
B["Please continue scrolling to reach your destination :D"]
A------------->|Oh hi there!|B
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1[Start] --> 2["
Before you stands a set of large marble gates.
<a href='https://forum.arcaneodyssey.dev/t/welcome-to-the-arcane-odyssey-forum/7?u=bio' title = 'It waves at you'>You are welcomed by a tiny robot.</a>
"]
2 --It prints a small piece of paper from its chest --> 3["
<a href='https://forum.arcaneodyssey.dev/t/official-forum-rules-and-guidelines/26192?u=bio' title = 'The title is printed in comic sans'>You read the document</a>
"]
2 --Continue on to the gates--> 4
3 --> 5["
It gives you a satisfied smile and rolls away.
You gain a little bit of joy.
"]
5 --> 5_1
5_1["<img src=' https://imgs.search.brave.com/xwWit_2XgTCpDK6-iqZL6haqlD2XTtYm-1ou16eoXEI/rs:fit:860:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRp/YS50ZW5vci5jb20v/bG5iWkNxWWdGQ1VB/QUFBTS9jb21meS13/aG9sZXNvbWUuZ2lm.gif'/ width = 250 title = 'Image Test'>"]
5 ----> 4["
As you approach the gates, it opens on it's own.
It appears to be calling you to the realm ahead.
"]
4 --> |Continue onwards|6["
A crowd is gathering in the plaza.
One of the patrons asks for your opinion on your favorite <a href='https://forum.arcaneodyssey.dev/t/what-is-your-favorite-magic-and-why/32?u=bio' title = 'The first user post on the forums'>Magic.</a>
"]
6 --> |You stick around to answer the question|6x[Proceed to <a href='#TAF'>The Ancient Forums</a>]
6 ------> |You wander away|6x2[A new space awaits you!]
6x2 --> 6x3["You have no
idea where you
are going."]
6x3 -->|You return in shame|6
