OL2: Rhyming Riddles Step 2 Script Preview

Gather your team! Or don't.

Pure Text:

“The Golden Grove Community Committee, which kind of existed (unofficially) decided that this year, this month, and this day would be the unofficial-official Golden Grove scavenger hunt!”

“They’d spent weeks putting it together. The goal was to visit local businesses on your very own main street and solve riddles.”

“And, for some reason, participants were only allowed to play if at least one person on the team was an adult. Were the puzzles really that serious?”

“But it was scheduled on a Sunday and your [mom] was eager to tackle the event alongside you.”

if mc doesn’t wanna do it with mom:

“Yesterday, you’d heard Qiu complain about having to go with their dad. They were as displeased about the pairing as you were with your own.”

if not:

“Yesterday, you’d heard Qiu complain about having to go with their dad. They weren’t as [pleased/content] about their pairing as you were with yours.” #if excited or neutral

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“It was a father-child bonding activity. Mrs. Lin had to work that weekend.” 

Menu:

-“You and Qiu agreed to combine your powers into one team.”:

-“You insisted that the Lins join you and your [mom]!”:

-“Qiu was desperate to not be alone with their dad. You let them and Mr. Lin join your team.”:

-“Your parents arranged for the [last_name]s and the Lins to work together.”:

-“You knew at least one group you’d be competing against.”:

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“Tamarack, though, had been left adrift. Her Omi and Opa couldn’t participate ‘cause “they’re old” and “couldn’t run around town all day”. But, more importantly, they would be managing the game!”

“Mr. and Mrs. Baumann were the reason other people had the option to play. When you heard that, Tamarack [insisted she’d be alright without them and wasn’t gonna miss this no matter what/hinted she’d like it if she could be on {i}your{/i} team].” #if neighbors or not

Menu:

-“You’d gladly invited Tamarack to join you.” if not tam.rude:

-“You’d felt so bad for Tamarack that you let her come with you.”:

-“You’d wanted to be polite and invited Tamarack onto your team.” if polite/tam.mc_shy:

-“You’d thought it was better to work with her than against her; you invited Tamarack.”:

-“You had [Mom] invite Tamarack. She thought it was a good idea.”:

-“You’d been too embarrassed to ask her…” if tam.close and tam.mc_shy:

-“You’d pretended not to notice. It was easier that way.” if tam.close and not tam.mc_shy:

-“It’d be more fun to compete. You didn’t ask her to be on your side.” if tam.close:

-“You had to turn her down.” if tam.close:

-“You were curious what her plans were.” if tam.neighbors:

-“It didn’t make a difference to you if she joined or not.” if tam.neighbors:

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