Pipeworks II - by CleanOnion

[kaempfer13]

It looks like they need 1 generator in a specific location to do god knows what. They'll probably be content with the Lords generator for a while. Even if they werent, they need at least 4 expands to reach us and last time i checked they werent immune to pollution, so a) they are going to use an action a round on their experiment with the lords generator, b) the old generator is no longer important to them, c) they probably dont have enough actions to take it from us until r20 action1 when we absolutely have to use it, d) they probably cant even advance into polluted territory. You could argue whether that 1 round without ventilation is going to make a difference (since increase of oxygen also increases chance of fire a little again), but safe for completely unforeseen scenarios there is no real drawback to waiting (other than making people a tad nervous, since it really has to happen the round after). I'm more concerned about the generator possibly catching fire and what the invaders are going to use their generator for.

[CleanOnion]

Deadline for Round 19 has been extended by 46 hours, up to 22:00 GMT Sunday (23:00 BST). Many apologies for the confusion and inconvenience.

Use this extra time to micromanage your 3 actions and take a well-deserved semi-break from the game.

[kaempfer13]

Alright we have an unusually long time to think about basically nothing. This round everyone can do pretty much whatever their feeble 3 actions allow them too, we will use the generator in round 20 (the round after this one) action1, I hear cultists wanted to activate hydroponics?
Other than that, I have no idea what the invaders 'creation' is gonna be and (unrelated) we've been thinking about using ext. comm so we can see if we can get rescued. The 36 char limit per action is pretty strict, I think we have to at least mention that we need/want help (live in the pipeworks) and have access to an elevator.

Last time this was good enough:
PL3 >   we are dying, please help      
PL3 >   the elevator is now on      
EXT >   Saw you open+close comms a while ago      
EXT >   Been watching since. ALL IMPORTANT      
EXT >   PEOPLE INSIDE ELEVATOR NOW, OR U DIE      

breaking the fourth wall: This is a prequel, so society on the surface will probably not have recovered as well yet. I'm not sure they are going to use resources on a rescue mission that'll leave them with more mouths to feed, even if they receive our messages clearly. Maybe we should offer them sth if they respond.

[CleanOnion]

Apologies again for the deadline confusion.

Round 20

RULES - SHEET - BOARDS

Spoiler for Pipeworks at the end of Round 19:

The effects of the Suspicious drug hit the factions hard. Drowsy and weak, they could barely muster the energy to do anything. What little progress they could have made was squandered on needless expansions, as they tottered about, blissfully unaware of the dangers approaching them.

The consistent scrrrccchhhing, the melody that had permeated the pipes up til now, grew quieter and quieter until it was inaudible.

Now, with brains fully operational and ready to go, the Pipeworkers should finally be able to achieve their goals.

Also, the Ventilation ran out of power and shut down. Also, you have 1 MCal of food remaining.

Round 20 ends: Round 20 has ended. (21:00 GMT, 22:00 BST)

Please PM any queries to myself and Naii_the_Baf.

[Ryli]

We'll do Hydroponics action 1 this turn.

[CleanOnion]

Round 21

RULES - SHEET - BOARDS

Spoiler for Pipeworks at the end of Round 20:

Power surged through the virtual electrical wires once more, this time diverting their energy to food production. Warning alarms ceased as the pipe mould began be grown once more on a scale that the whole population could enjoy.

21 days - exactly three weeks since the energy crisis officially began, and yet no solution had presented itself. The Pipeworkers were beginning to grow worried. The recession of the Invaders' invasion could only mean trouble on the horizon.

The Activists and their supporters, firm in their belief that their so-called leaders were wasting time, began to rally their forces.

If you want to survive, your men need orders. Command them.

Round 21 ends: Round 21 has ended. (00:00 GMT, 01:00 BST)

Please PM any queries to myself and Naii_the_Baf.

[Ryli]

Medics. What do you know about the Invaders?

[kaempfer13]

Medics plan whenever there is no immediate danger: Better invade scientists. We demand an apology and/or reparations of course and to cease your attack.
I suggest cultists shouldnt trust them either.

[Ryli]

Medics have a spy in the Invaders. They may be working together against you.

[CleanOnion]

Round 22

RULES - SHEET - BOARDS

Spoiler for Pipeworks at the end of Round 21:

Invasions began anew today, as one faction finally made the surge they'd been edging on for days. Events seem to have come to a head, with everything on the precipice of all-out war.

As the External Communications consoles flared to life, a broadcast spoke out through the confusion, load and clear for all to hear: "Help pls. Can use elevator to escape"

The message echoed around the Pipeworks, bringing hope to all that saw it. The Elevator, disused for years. There may yet be a chance for salvation, the population thought. The Cultists, with their tales of a surface world, may have been right all along. With their spirits renewed, they returned to work with the vigour of fresh employees, not knowing that there could be no hope for them.

Propaganda bonus: All factions gain an additional Action 0.5 and an Action 6.5 for Round 22.

A response came swiftly, cutting through the entirely meaningless static noise. There is no need to escape, said the reassuring voice, labelled only "LEGN". No need.

Round 22 ends: Round 22 has ended. (00:00 GMT, 01:00 BST)

Please PM any queries to myself and Naii_the_Baf.

EDIT: Corrected Energy Drink mistake

[kaempfer13]

hows that even possible? 3 narcotics?

[Ryli]

I tried, didn't think they'd hit so many rooms up there before we cut them off.