[Project 4 –Interactive Fiction (IF)] - The Future We Deserve * edited *

Project 4: Interactive Fiction - The Future We Deserve

Title: SeaYouAgain

Playtestable Link: http://philome.la/eugina97/seayouagain/play

Premise

It is year 2080 and the Earth is invaded by sea aliens! But - the aliens do not intend to harm the humans...yet. The Sea Aliens have been living on massive invisible ships and they are all here together for one reason: to feed off of one thing they lack and need: human emotion and memory. The sea aliens have a very advanced technology but they realized human emotion and memory allow them to prosper even more as living beings of space. Their technology is so advanced, it creates an illusion of magical powers. They have a memory bank where they keep all the human memories and experiences. Once they do collect all the memories from humans, they are to leave Earth which will leave humans in complete chaos. How do they acquire these memories? They have a select force, MEMORY unit where they send out highly trained sea creatures out on missions - in disguise of humans in different Earth professions of 2080.

You (the player) is a human living on Earth. You’ve been noticing that you haven’t been feeling your best self lately and you can’t figure out why. You are a lead VR animator for Global

Broadcasting Company but have been noticing that the industry has been moving towards more provocative content which you do not support You meet Puella(actually a MEMORY unit sea alien), a new intern to work with in the newly assigned project that is to be aired globally on Earth Day. You really like Puella because she doesn’t appreciate the provocative content either and she’s more interested in how humans feel and connect.

The game is to discuss the current human condition of placing first hand importance on information, data, and financial success over human to human connection. The memory being “wiped” by Sea Aliens is a metaphor for humans being blind to the fact that it’s happening to them on a day to day basis. The game foresees what the world would look like if humans continue to value informational data over the core reason of human existence. By having the players play the game as the only character aware of this condition, I hope to bring new awareness of the importance of not losing touch of one’s own emotions and feelings. Emotions are powerful and valuable because it allows us make real connections with other humans in which is the actual key for humankind to prosper together. There’s a misconception that being too emotional is a sign of weakness. But that is not true. We must educate ourselves in better communicating how we feel and how that can have a positive impact on humanity.

There are two possible endings to this game. The player either chooses to keep the secret of Sea Aliens or inform everyone of their doings globally. Different methods and consequences exist for each ending.

Object List

Character Profiles

Player has been working as VR Animator and Global Broadcast company. S/he lives alone and has a best friend named Rocco. Player is very thoughtful and creative so the player(you) can get a good look at his thought processes throughout the game. Starts developing heavy feelings towards Puella which later on effects his/her decision making at the end.

Puella is an attractive female who just started as a VR Animation intern for the player at GBC. However, she is actually a Sea Alien in disguise! She is not only a part of the MEMORY unit but also one of the leading members. Though she's been successful in her past missions in retrieving human memories and feelings, this mission feels different after meeting the Player(you). Puella actually wants the best for the player.

Rocco is the Player's quirky, smart, eccentric best friend. They've been friends since elementary school. He is currently unemployed by choice. Rocco used to work for globally renown research centers until one day he realized something just didn't feel right. A person who is driven by many feelings, Rocco decided to quit his job and explore and continue studies of his own. He has been much more crazy but happy since. He's recently found out about Sea Aliens in which he keeps telling the player about throughout the game.

The lead of Visual Production team of GBC. He has been working for the company for over ten years now. He started from the very bottom and worked very hard to get to where he is today. Therefore, Boss is very serious about his job and will do anything to maintain his position in the company. He's recently been told to submit content for Earth Day. He has stopped caring about what the product is about as long as he keeps his job and makes him money. And yes, Boss is his name.

Scene List

1. Player wakes up feeling discombobulated

2. Player can’t remember what s/he likes to drink for breakfast

3. Rocco tells player about sea aliens residing on Earth with humans

4. Player arrives at work

5. Player is assigned lead VR animation artist for content that’ll be aired globally on Earth day

6. Player meets new intern, Puella

7. Player discusses concerns about the provocative content with Puella

8. Player and Puella go to the West Beach and swim together

9. Player tries to disagree with Boss about the content but gets fired in the end

10. Player returns home alone

11. Puella visits Player's home

12. Player and Puella go to West Spa

13. Puella shows allergic reaction and her body shows gills and yellow eyes

14. a. In shock, Player drops off Puella and rushes over to Rocco’s place to learn more about Sea Aliens

15. b. Player returns home alone (END1)

16. a. Player decides to either keep it a secret / tell the world

17. Returns home

18. a. Keeps it a secret, looses all memory and ends at home alone (END2)

19. b. Tells the world about the Sea Aliens

20. Goes to jail

21. Is let free after a week, returns home, has started his/her own broadcasting company.

22. Heads out to work after making his/her favorite morning beverage(END3)

Story Arc

Space Map

Plot Points

1. Player Bedroom_Player wakes up in his/her room feeling discombobulated

2. Player Kitchen_Player can't remember his/her preferred morning beverage

3. NBC Player's office_Goes to work but can't remember what to do

4. NBC Boss office_Gets called for new project

5. Meeting room_Meet's new intern, Puella

6. Waterfall Arena_Player and Puella visits

7. NBC_Player and Puella returns to NBC

1. Player Bedoom_Player returns home

3. NBC_Player returns to work next morning

7. West Beach_Puella and Player swims at the beach

8. NBC Boss office_Puella and Player tries to talk to Boss but ends up getting fired

1. Player Bedroom_ Player returns home with his office belongings

9. Player Entrance_Puella visits Player

8. West Spa_Puella and Player visits spa

10. Puella's Place_After Puella is shown allergic reactions, Player drops off Puella at her place

1. Player Bedroom_Player heads home

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11. Rocco's Place_Player goes to Rocco's Place

All three endings end up at Player's Place (1. Player's Bedroom or 2. Player's Kitchen)

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