I love whoever decided to play as a chimp. That is all.

So, here we are. On the precipice of the heart of darkness. Can't wait.

Hobert, Ezra, Brittany, and Sophia are quite clearly Bryce, Mal, Curtis and Leos (: And I'm p. sure Brie is drrr. Other than them and Fong, though, I'm not sure about the rest.

Favorites so far: Tyrese, Boone, Mark, Taylor, and Fong. I've lol'd at just about every post Boone and Mark have made. Taylor's socially awkward posts are pretty amusing too. And Fong is gonna be so much fun to play off of. I'll be pissed if we get separated. Tyrese is my favorite "serious" character so far. The dead fiance angle is interesting, and I like his personality in general. I also like Brie a bit. Not really a flashy character or anything but not everybody needs to be.

A lot of the other characters aren't really notable right now but it's still just the pre-game so whatever. Besides, it's really the JOURNEY that matters much more than the backstories of the characters in this game.

Well this is odd. We didn't get split up and Willis didn't make an appearance. Maybe that's still to come

Phase 1
Room: 4853

Quote

The room they were stood in was a corridor that extended Northwards, but overhead in the far distance was a high wooden bridge. It rocked gently, not looking particularly stable. There was a passage either side of it. They looked onwards and saw there was only one way out of this room if they couldn't turn back. A single sealed doorway to the North.

NOTES:
- Walton has repeated many times that we will be protected and he will protect us. Strange. Maybe he's just the most idiotic doctor ever.
- Fong mentions multiple times that this place seems familiar to him. Probably either a character quirk or TLG being TLG though.

I'm liking that new guy...can't remember his name though! The bearded one. He seems a lot smarter than most of these mooks.

Oh jesus. I was on like all day for the first 2 phases and not a ton happened, and now that I'm gonna be busy for pretty much an entire phase there's like 600 posts already (: Figures!

Phase 2
Room 1328:

Theseus' description of previous room

The same way it always did. Minotaur statues along the walls. To intimidate and let us know what we were in for. Well, when the beast was still alive anyway. I took care of that small matter.

- Says there has never been a bridge.
- says year was 743
Bland room. North and South exits.

...what the fuck is going on...

Are these all actual players? Does the game REALLY have 45 players? SO CONFUSED

Rita Kanakiri @ 23/3/2013 7:07

...what the fuck is going on... Are these all actual players? Does the game REALLY have 45 players? SO CONFUSED

Just for clarity (because it's valid)

http://www.ndimforums.com/lab3/thread.asp?threadid=332

lol yeah I got it once I read more. But thanks!

I gotta say, I was a little disappointed in this game at first. I was like "really... after the amazingness of Lab 2 he could only scrounge up 29 players?" But 45 players... wow. This game is going to be somethin'.

Really hope I can get into Lee's group. It would kinda suck to be separated from FONG but he's done little of consequence outside of the introductions anyway.

This worked out perfectly.

- I stay with Ezra/Brie/Boone/some other people I liked
- Fong stays with me
- I stay in the same time period as General Bear

Only people I'll miss somewhat are Brittany/Tyrese/Sophia/Taylor.

I like the past people I'm with for the most part, except Balagor. He seems like kind of a dick.

I HOPE I GOT THE IMPORTANT STUFF AT LEAST

Phase 3
Room 9880:
North and East exits. Walton senses something dangerous in the North?

room descrip

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Quote What lay beyond was impressive. Tyrese's jaw dropped open taking it all in. The room was huge. So far they'd been subject to tiny claustrophobic caverns but this was enormous. The room was three times as wide and three times as long as either room they'd just come from. It was grand and foreboding at the same time. Decorative lamps fell from the roof. Occasional purple sparks flitted down and across the surface. And even higher, almost out of sight in the distance above ground was a balcony. The balcony started on the West side of the room and curved around in a twisted arc. It finally came to stop at the Northern side. There were two doorways only ever so barely visible from the ground. One of them led onto the Western side of the Balcony, about in the centre of the Western wall. The other was set in the North, at roughly the centre of that wall and where the Balcony ended. The rest of the group slowly milled in. There were even more exits on the floor they occupied too. The Southern exit they had just come in through was set in the centre of the wall. Another was set into the centre of the Eastern wall and there was one final on the very far Northern wall, very very close to the Eastern edge of it. This was a lot to take in. Overhead the rock formations had weathered and the weathering trickled down the ground where there were strange ruts visible. There was some kind of damp effect there. Maybe this room had once contained flowing water. The wizard probably wasn't fond of it. Then again, he didn't seem like the sort to be fond of decorative lighting.

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past flavor

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Pai Chan @ 23/3/2013 13:24 Pai Chan @ 20/3/2013 23:36 ROOM 4853: Willis @ 20/3/2013 18:45 The heroes stood by the lakeside and pondered for a few seconds. Theseus stood up and marched away. "Are we leaving?" Said Wilt, looking around at the others. Balagor woke up from his nap and shrugged. He leaped into the air and hit the floor with a thud, taking off after Theseus. The others slowly milled after them. Stonehard Lee stood at the back and waited before moving out himself. Airlea was the last to leave, watching the others carefully as they turned the corner by the entrance to the Labyrinth. Purple sparks cascaded down the walls as Theseus looked up. Now or never right? What was the worst that would happen. He walked up to the doorway and pushed hard. The stone slab shifted under his weight and he stepped into the darkness. The others slowly milled over. Lee had to duck to fit his frame in. The hall beyond was very decorative. It was surrounded by statues of the gods and of the minotaur. Maria took it all in, eyes open wide. Talion stood by the doorway looking carefully around. "How far in do we have to go exactly?" Said Pai Chan suspiciously. The group shrugged. Minos hadn't been specific. "Well he wanted information on his fallen soldiers if I recall." Said Andrael helpfully. "I disagree. He wanted us to explore and map the layout." Said Ajax triumphantly. Genevieve glanced around at the purple sparks curiously. Finally Airlea spoke. "Does anybody actually know what we're meant to be doing?" She asked. There was some murmuring. Nobody did. "Well there's only one way forward from here. I've done this before you know. So we might as well go through a few doors and just turn the hell back. If Minos doesn't pay me I'll make him pay with my sword." Said Theseus. "For once I agree." Said Wilt with a smile. They took in their surroundings curiously. Up ahead was a single doorway at the end of a long tunnel. It was illuminated by a strange light that didn't seem to have a viable source. Magic? It left the walls looking a strange orange colour. It was rather immaculate for a death-trap. Peter stepped forward and felt a crunch. He looked down. A single piece of chalk lay on the floor. "....second thoughts tough guy...." The words echoed around the room. The heroes braced themselves. What was that? They eyed up their surroundings carefully. Nobody was there and it hadn't come from the group. "Just one of the wizard's tricks...I'm sure." Said Andrael, doubting his own words slightly. Players (15): Airlea Ajax Andrael Arimnestos Balagor Dern Maria Pai Chan Peter Queen Genevieve Stonehard Lee Talion Theseus Urk Wilt Items: Chalk Exits: North Pai Chan @ 20/3/2013 23:36 ROOM 4853: Willis @ 20/3/2013 18:45 The heroes stood by the lakeside and pondered for a few seconds. Theseus stood up and marched away. "Are we leaving?" Said Wilt, looking around at the others. Balagor woke up from his nap and shrugged. He leaped into the air and hit the floor with a thud, taking off after Theseus. The others slowly milled after them. Stonehard Lee stood at the back and waited before moving out himself. Airlea was the last to leave, watching the others carefully as they turned the corner by the entrance to the Labyrinth. Purple sparks cascaded down the walls as Theseus looked up. Now or never right? What was the worst that would happen. He walked up to the doorway and pushed hard. The stone slab shifted under his weight and he stepped into the darkness. The others slowly milled over. Lee had to duck to fit his frame in. The hall beyond was very decorative. It was surrounded by statues of the gods and of the minotaur. Maria took it all in, eyes open wide. Talion stood by the doorway looking carefully around. "How far in do we have to go exactly?" Said Pai Chan suspiciously. The group shrugged. Minos hadn't been specific. "Well he wanted information on his fallen soldiers if I recall." Said Andrael helpfully. "I disagree. He wanted us to explore and map the layout." Said Ajax triumphantly. Genevieve glanced around at the purple sparks curiously. Finally Airlea spoke. "Does anybody actually know what we're meant to be doing?" She asked. There was some murmuring. Nobody did. "Well there's only one way forward from here. I've done this before you know. So we might as well go through a few doors and just turn the hell back. If Minos doesn't pay me I'll make him pay with my sword." Said Theseus. "For once I agree." Said Wilt with a smile. They took in their surroundings curiously. Up ahead was a single doorway at the end of a long tunnel. It was illuminated by a strange light that didn't seem to have a viable source. Magic? It left the walls looking a strange orange colour. It was rather immaculate for a death-trap. Peter stepped forward and felt a crunch. He looked down. A single piece of chalk lay on the floor. "....second thoughts tough guy...." The words echoed around the room. The heroes braced themselves. What was that? They eyed up their surroundings carefully. Nobody was there and it hadn't come from the group. "Just one of the wizard's tricks...I'm sure." Said Andrael, doubting his own words slightly. Players (15): Airlea Ajax Andrael Arimnestos Balagor Dern Maria Pai Chan Peter Queen Genevieve Stonehard Lee Talion Theseus Urk Wilt Items: Chalk Exits: North Pai Chan @ 21/3/2013 23:02 ROOM 1328: Willis @ 21/3/2013 19:28 Theseus charged towards the Northern entrance. He smirked back at the group who were scowling somewhat. It didn't phase him. Jealousy would get them nowhere. He knew he was better than all of them put together anyway. He stood by the Northern door and pushed hard. The door clicked and slid open. Theseus braced himself but marched in slowly. The room beyond was another corridor, much like the one they were just in. Theseus grimaced. It was unlike the brave hero to show signs of weakness but he'd experienced this before. And there were still no signs of the Dusk Vanguard or any traces of the fat king's other men. Dern marched forth along with the rest of the group. He was feeling confident that they could work out their differences and make it okay. Talion was less impressed. He stood behind the wavering Theseus and glared. "Suddenly not so brave, right hero?" Theseus turned around and glared at him. "Didn't we have a little talk about your tongue and what I would do to it if you kept speaking out of line." Stonehard Lee waved his colossal arms. "This fighting is no good. We must work together to.." "I wonder if your tongue is made out of stone too. It would make a nice ornament on my-" He stopped as a whirring noise behind him drew the collective attention. Theseus grabbed his sword. The strange purple sparks were dancing along the walls. They seemed to be increasing in frequency. He grabbed his head as something shot into his mind's eyes. The rest of the group seemed to feel it too, as they each braced themselves carefully. Talion tried to remain looking strong but the pain was quite intense. Like a steel rod entering the head. Along with the pain came images. Shadows in the darkness. They were alien and mysterious. The group stood up tall and each formed an offensive pose as more sparks danced around. The shadows seemed to be all around them. They occasionally flitted into view but it was always a stray detail. Never anything concrete. Wilt waved his sword at the shadows but it didn't seem to have any effect. "Just a trick of the wizard!" Said Arimnestos helpfully. "Don't give it any attention. He knows we're here. He's trying to break our resolve. As long as we stand tall together we can-" Behind him there was a rush of air. The sparks were colliding in the air and in the centre of their dance was a hole. It hovered mysteriously above the ground, intangible and impossibly thin. Theseus snarled and grabbed his sword. Yelling, he charged headlong into the strange shape and cut the air. Nothing happened. He breathed out deeply and turned to face the others. "It's just an illu-" Suddenly the hole increased in size. The light from the room seemed to evaporate as the hole sucked it inwards. The party braced themselves against whatever they could find as Theseus turned to look at the mysterious hole in the sky. He grimaced and let out a furious yell as his body was raised off the ground. The group looked on in awe and horror as his entire form hurtled forth, right into the purple and black eye of the swirling energy vortex. Finally, when he was gone from sight, it sealed up completely. The purple sparks danced away up the walls and disappeared from view altogether. Dern crept forward to where the hole had appeared and reached out. The others began feeling the walls. Nothing. Theseus was gone. It is now Phase 2. Phase 2 will end in roughly 24 hours from now. Players (14): Airlea Ajax Andrael Arimnestos Balagor Dern Maria Pai Chan Peter Queen Genevieve Stonehard Lee Talion Urk Wilt Exits: North South Willis @ 21/3/2013 19:53 The heroes were stood around looking at the void with concerned expressions. Whatever they thought of Theseus it was still a nasty prospect. Who knows where he might be now? As they looked on, Airlea heard something faint. She turned around and glanced into the shadows, raising her finger to silence the other heroes. Wilt grabbed his sword hilt. What now? Ajax nodded to the others and charged forward with a war cry. A shadowy figure stood stock still as he dived into it, full bodily. Ajax pinned the struggling figure down as the others approached. "Who goes there?!" He demanded. He looked down to see a man dressed from head to toe in black. "The wizard?" Said Arimnestos curiously. Dern shook his head. "I doubt that very much. Doesn't sound like a man who takes to being pinned down." "I mean you no harm!" The man declared. He had wispy black hair and a black beard. There was a red scar on the centre of his forehead. Ajax looked suspiciously on but hoisted him up to his feet. The man dusted down his black robe and glanced around. His eyes came to rest on the enormous Stonehard Lee in some awe. "Our friend here will show you what's what if you try anything. Just a friendly warning." Said Ajax with a grin. The man nodded. He didn't have much choice. "I wasn't planning on trying anything. I came to investigate the Labyrinth." Ajax looked over at the others. "Well you're in luck. So did we. You can stick with us. Travelling alone might not be best advised based on what we just witnessed. The great Theseus got himself teleported away by some magic." The man looked up at the air. "Magic?" He questioned. Ajax shrugged. "I don't trust the stuff personally. Each their own." Maria walked over to the black robed man curiously. "What's your name?" She asked. He looked down. This was a strange group. A lot to take in. "Erebos." He said finally. Hope you all can follow that. A new map will be coming up shortly as well. I may have some more questions for you "past" people.

Walton

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About Walton Uhh... I'm still trying to understand it. I just sort of dropped it because it doesnt seem to be relevant this phase and there was more to discuss and I assumed he would be on my group. Last phase, he announced after coming online that he had to stay behind. That he was told. He didn't explain why until after the lockdown when a few of us opted to stay behind to make sure he was safe/keep an eye on him. (Carl disapproved of this and I'm sure he'll mention that). Apparently someone (he can't say who) instructs him on what exits to take, and if he does not heed the instructions, something bad will happen. It seems to be his role, but he didn't clarify that it was. Apparently he didn't place an action to leave or stay last phase, but it seems he stayed and those with follows on him also stayed, only to be brought into this room by the shades (probably because we were all intended to be in this room for the sake ofthe story). I have no idea what to make of it, and it seems a bit inconsistent. This phase the voice suggested he go east, though north isfine, but he cannot stay behind. (That's from memory, I'll have to go look at his exact postto be sure thats what he said)

Kristoff

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Ahh Eleanor, I have to go to work soon but will do my best. You claim I do not answer anything. I was asked fifty or more questions. This is literally too. This is what you have learnt from me: - My staff, Caduceus, can teleport groups through time. - In order to reach SOME (I do not know how many require this) guardians, time travel is required to go through blocked paths. - There are alternative time travel methods that have side effects which I do not know. Highly unlikely they are group based ones. - The leadership role is needed for my personal use of the staff. - Caduceus has (two) one shot powers. - Caduceus is the key to Pandora's Box (although this is an established fact, it is very important). - The previous two points are the main reason I am not passing the staff around. I do not trust anyone nearly enough. You may trust each other but it is too early to pass it around. Has anyone else been passing around items of high importance? - The staff reveals markers that tell me if a room is a parallel room to the other Labyrinth. Some rooms are not. Such as this one. - The past maze is safer, because of the fact this maze is 2000 years older. I believe this because of flavor but I think it is a fair enough assumption. Now tell me, who else has provided you with more information? People say I have too many secrets. Yet, I have provided more information then anyone in the game. I do not wish to go over these points as we have thousands of times. Some things I have probably missed out on to. Now what things have I ignored? I am honored to be compared to Churchill. I addressed the passing thing many times. The people in my group understand it I believe. I could have pretended Caduceus was just flavor but didn't as I felt the group had the right to know in case I died and was killed and some evil person picked it up. I welcome you to join our group Eleanor. I do not like you and nor do several members of my group but I am pro-Democracy. A vocal opposition I welcome. And you are clever too. I will give you that. In addition Lee has not stated he will distribute any items he gets. I will, one will be given to Sir Dern and the rest based on what the group believes. I have also publicly stated many times that if I go against my word the group can and should lynch me. If you join us you can keep me to my word. You will even find out all I say is indeed, true.

Groups

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Maria @ 24/3/2013 18:10 Quote Group 1: Lee 1. Lee 2. Balagor 3. Emperor Fong 4. Queen Genevieve 5. Urk 6. Wilt 7. Pai Chan 8. Frederick 9. Parker 10. Marek 11. Eleanor 12. Rita 13. Kane 14. Tyron 15. Angela 16. Ezra 17. Brie 18. Sr. Culo 19. Mark 20. Thomas 21. Origo 22. Boone 23. Walton Group 2: Kristoff 1. Kristoff 2. Ajax 3. Arimnestos 4. Andrael 5. Maria 6. Dern 7. Peter 8. Airlea 9. Lincoln 10. Katy 11. Rhea 12. Brittany 13. Sophia 14. Taylor 15. Carl 16. Scott 17. Hobert 18. Dennis 19. General Mikhail Chuikov 20. Tyrese 21. Erebos 22. Talion Lee Team 23 people Kristoff Team 22 people Group Lee is full. People from Lee's group can swap places with people in Kristoff's group if they want. Where Each Group Goes: Group Lee: East (present labyrinth) Group Kristoff: North (past labyrinth) *Note: This is tentative, but probably final. Fixed little errors.

Maria's request	+
Quote If anyone staying in the present comes across an amulet, I request that you save it until I come back so that I can inspect it and see if it's the one I'm looking for.

Phase 4

Room 9880*

North (parallel) and West (non-parallel) exits. Both exits safe according to Walton.

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KEY:
A white square denotes a room that has no traps.
A tan square denotes a room that has traps.
A black number denotes the room number.
A red number denotes the phase during which the room was inhabited.
A black dot denotes an exit, and half for one-way exits.
A black asterisk denotes a portal to the other time period.
A red asterisk denotes an assumed portal to the other time period.

room descrip

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The room was very different from the one they just stood in. It was simplistic. There were no balconies or higher levels and no overhanging lights. It looked untouched. Waterfalls cascaded down onto the open ground where two canals were flowing beneath their feet. Ezra dashed to the South of the room curiously. The entrance was completely covered by rocks here too. That was...strange. The ways out of the room were completely different too. One stood against the Northern wall, set into the middle. The other was in the Western wall, also in the middle. The exit to the East didn't exist here. Things really had changed a lot.

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I also think it's worth pointing out that even if they did stay in this room for the phase in the future, going north won't put us in the same room as they. The entrance to their northern room is in the eastern corner of the north wall, whereas ours is directly center...

Angela = Leos role from last game, but only from same time period. Said she felt something crush her head. Probably due to Talion's modkill.

Phase 5

Room 2223*

Exits: North and South

Room with box buried in sand.

- Lee now has hatchet
- Parker now has key
- Frederick has some kind of role boosting role

descrip

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The group slowly crept in and felt themselves enter uncertain terrain. The floor in here was covered in sand. Stonehard Lee stepped in and frowned as he looked down at his sandy feet. "Did that used to be a friend of yours?" Said Wilt cheerfully. Lee shot him a look and he glanced down. "I'm sorry, not appropriate." Tyron continued to look down as the group attempted to walk into the sand. It got incredibly deep towards the middle, to the point where crossing it seemed treacherous.

Walton	+
Guys. The voice has spoken. Basically, we are in danger if we keep heading North. Some kind of ultimate power was mentioned, but the voice said it is up to us what kind of power. I asked what would happen if we continue North. The voice said that the most critical member of our group would be in serious danger. The voice would not specify who.

ZOMBIE ATTACK!

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The group were settling down for the night in the sand. Things were very peaceful. Frederick stood to the side looking on. What sort of fool did people take him for? He dusted a space in the sand and sat himself down, quietly. Lee looked despondent. "I understand that my body gives no warmth..." Brie stood up miserably. "Aww Lee, it's okay...I-" And right at that moment a blade sliced through the air. Brie fell backwards in terror. It had missed her by an inch. She turned around to look at everybody. They were exactly where they had been. Wilt stood upright and snarled. "Show yourself!" He demanded. There was silence. Frederick and Lee both stood up from their sitting positions and approached cautiously. "What trickery is this?" Frederick asked angrily. The others gathered around. Everybody was accounted for. Brie lay quivering on the ground. At that moment another blade sliced through the air. Angela ducked this time as it lopped off the bottom of her hair in a fell swoop. She looked furiously around for the culprit but the entire group were stood there...on their guard. "Culo!" Yelled Ezra. Culo opened his eyes and glanced around to see what the mayhem was about. He was just able to quickly roll to the side, avoiding another blade swipe. "What the hell is happening?!" Kane yelled from the shadows. Ezra paused and took in the group. Boone was pointing with his fingers and trying to work something out. "Is everybody stood stock still and accounted for? We can't afford to-" A knife blade whirled past Ezra's neck. He felt the tip. He didn't breathe for a few moments until he finally gained the courage to step forth two steps and dive away from the centre. "It's all around us!!!" Brie shouted and began to scream hysterically. "Shhhhh!" Said Parker. The Queen and the Emperor had both stirred and were looking on. "dessstrooooooy Willliisssssssss" the voice hissed. It was deep and cold as the grave. The group span around as the sand beneath their feet shifted. "Whoever you are, we want Willis dead too!" Lee shouted. "We mean you no harm. If that's your mission, we are on your side!" "sssssss Frieeennnndsssss of Willllissssssssssss" At that moment a mostly decomposed arm shot out of the sand. There was still a tiny bit of fetid meat left on it but much of the bone was visible. Brie let out a tremendous scream. The arm grabbed Kane by the leg as he yelled out, kicking it away frantically. A couple of the others rushed over to assist and they shook it away. And the sand erupted. Jumping out of the depths, spinning and sending grains of sand flying was a monstrous creature. It was tall and humanoid but mostly skeletal. Parts of it had decomposed but not all of it. It was a zombie-like monster clad in jet black armour. It landed gracefully on the sand and looked at the group. The cold dead eye sockets glowed a shade of violet. The centre of the armour carried an image of a skull and had the initials "DV" emblazoned on it. "Willliisssssssss hassssss frienddsssssssss.....desssstroyyyyyy" In a flash, the monstrous creature raised both arms. At the end of each was a lethal silver dagger. The handles of the daggers showed the same skull motif with the initials DV. The creature leaped forward and then vanished in a flash of purple sparks as it almost cleaved Wilt in two. The group stood stock still and tried to get their bearings again. Was it gone? "Willllissssssssss dessstroy" The room filled with purple sparks. Three of the skeletal monstrosities stood at the edge of the room and hissed. Almost in an instant, the three skeletons disappeared in a flash of violet. Where their feet had been standing, more purple sparks zapped away and earthed themselves in the walls. Each went in a different direction. The room was silent. All that could be heard was deep breathing.

lol'd @ there being an ACTUAL birdcage this time