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- P R E S E N T
- DREAMWEB MULTI-SOLUTION!
-
- THE POOL HALL
- -------------
-
- Assistant:Behind the glass an assistant leafs through a magazine. He is
- about fifty years old and has ginger hair and small round glasses. He is sat
- with his chin in his hands and pays little attention to you.
-
- Look, I'm sorry pal. If you're after a new membership I can't issue any 'til
- next week.
- Actually I've got a friend's card here.
- You can use someone else's card if you like. If it's OK by them, it's OK by
- me.
- Won't the electronic thumbprint on the card be wrong if I use this card
- though?
- Look, I shouldn't be doing this, but if you use your card in the reader by
- the doors I'll sort out the rest.
- Yeah, thanks. I'll do that.
- No problem, you can owe me one....
- Look mate, stop hanging around here. If ya get a card then I'll let you in!
- OK, just checking...
-
- Light:A small round red sign that is lit from behind. The sign says "Join
- Now" in large black letters.
- :The sign has no switch. It must be controlled from inside the booth.
-
- Neon light:A rectangular green neon light that casts an eerie green glow.
- The light has no use, except for lighting the approach to the pool hall.
-
- Hatch:By the entrance to the pool hall is a small hatch in the wall that has
- bars over the windows. Behind the bars sits a man who is reading a magazine.
- :You lean on the hatch momentarily.
-
- Sign:Fixed to the front of the booth is a sign that is lit with yellow neon.
- :The sign says "Memberships and Information".
-
- Lift control:The lift control has a number of lights on it. Each has a
- legend printed beneath it. One green light flashes that says "Basement".
- :You press the green flashing light and you hear a beep.
-
- Pipe:The alleyway here has a multitude of these huge metal pipes running
- above it. The pipes are a dull grey metal and brackets with large bolts fix
- them in place.
- :The pipe is too high to reach.
-
- Ledge:From the building next to you there comes a ledge which is about six
- feet above your head. The ledge is made of interlocking metal pieces.
- :The ledge is too far above you to reach.
-
- Grille:A drain cover is set into the floor. The rain water floods into it.
- :You grasp a couple of the bars on the grille and pull. It lifts a little but
- it's extremely heavy and you lose your grip.
-
- Girder:Overhead is a girder that seems to serve no purpose. It emerges from
- the building next to you and disappears off into the rain as it crosses over
- the street.
- :You can't reach it.
-
- Lift doors:The lift doors are covered in an odd purple plastic material.
- Attempts have been made to vandalise the doors but the surface seems almost
- indestructible.
- :The lift doors are controlled by the box next to them.
-
- Reader:On the wall is a small device flashing the message "Insert Membership
- Card".
- :You slide the membership card into the reader and the doors open.
- :The reader won't work because Louis's card doesn't recognise your thumb print.
-
- POOL HALL LIFT:This lift leads down to the pool hall. There is a control box
- on one wall. The floor has a geometric design stamped into it and is made of
- a grey resin.
-
- OUTSIDE POOL HALL:You stand in the street outside the pool hall. A dark
- alleyway leads off to one side where you can see dim neon lights. The
- pavement is cracked and pitted from years of use.
-
- ABOVE POOL HALL:The alleyway above the pool hall leads to some lift doors.
- There is a hatch next to these where a man sits. Pipes of varying sizes pass
- overhead and beneath your feet the pavement has almost disintegrated.
-
-
-
-
- POOL HALL
- ---------
-
- Mr. Silverman:The pool hall owner sits behind his desk and puffs on a large
- cigar. He wears an off white shirt and a blue waistcoat. He drums his
- fingers on the desk in an irritated manner. He looks as if he doesn't trust
- you.
-
- Good evening. My name is Silverman. What's yours?
- Oh, my name is Ryan and I need your help. Louis King is a friend of mine, he
- said you would have what I want.
- Your friend Louis was right, I can usually help people out, providing they
- have enough money.
- Oh yes, I have money, I just hope I have enough.
- And you're after a handgun of some kind, yes?
- Yeah, something that's easy to use. I've never used a gun before but I need
- to now. I need to kill a m...
- Please, Ryan, don't tell me any more than I need to know. I can supply you
- with a gun. What you do with it is up to you.
- How much will it cost?
- For 200 I can give you an SI140. It's a fully automatic pulse laser weapon
- with a full pack of ammunition and computerised sights.
- Er, that sounds fine, I guess.
- A child could use it. The gun virtually aims and fires for you. Will this
- weapon be acceptable?
- It'll be fine, thanks.
- If you'd just like to put your cashcard through the scanner on the desk,
- I'll deduct the money.Ok, and thanks for your help Mr. Silverman.
- That's allright, give Louis my regards when you see him...
-
- Mr. Silverman gives you a cool stare and asks you once again to use your
- cashcard.
- Perhaps you should do as he says.
-
- Man:The man lies slumped across the table. Like most of the people here he's
- wearing just jeans and a shirt. On his wrist he wears a large wristwatch.
-
- The man doesn't make a move as you approach him.
- Excuse me, can you help?
- The man mutters something slurred and incomprehensible.
- Hey! Wake up!
- There is no response.
- Oh forget it....
-
- Man:Sat at the bar, facing out across the room, is a man who looks as if
- he's in deep thought. He drums his fingers on the bar and is looking blankly
- across the room. His clothes look expensive and he wears a gold ring.
-
- As you approach the man sat at the bar he gives you a stern look.
- Excuse me.
- The man continues talking to the person next to him and ignores you.
- Look. Can you help me?
- The man stops talking, turns around and bares his teeth.
- Er, right. I think I'll be going...
-
- The man ignores you as you walk up to him.
- I think I'd better leave him alone. He looks annoyed.
-
- Man:Sat at the bar is a man drinking. He wears a pair of jeans and a black
- shirt. His blond hair is long and untidy. He is in conversation with the
- bartender as you approach him.
-
- Hey. I'm talking! Why don't you piss off?
- But...
- I don't wanna have to tell you twice.
- Alright, see ya.
-
- Are you deaf?
- No, I just.., I mean. Oh forget it.
-
- Bartender:The bartender stands behind the bar lazily smoking a cigarette and
- speaking in a low voice to the man opposite him. As you approach he looks at
- you with suspicion.
-
- "What can I get you?" says the bartender with a smirk.
- I've been told I can get some help here.
- Oh Yeah? By who?
- Er, my friend's name is Louis, Louis King. He told me to mention his name.
- Louis King? Yeah, I've seen him around here a few times, what exactly are
- you looking for?
- I need a gun, I mean..... I don't know much about them, but I need one.
- Well, Mr. Silverman deals with all that, you'll need to see him in his
- office. The number for the door lock is 5222.
- How will he know who I am?
- I'll ring through and tell him you're on your way and that you know Louis.
- The office is down to your right and make sure you have some money.
- Oh right, I will.... and thanks.
-
- Hey! I thought I told you to go to Mr. Silverman's office, he's expecting
- you.
- Don't worry, I'm on my way.
- Well, just make sure you have some money. He doesn't like being messed
- about.
-
- Man:A bald-headed man sits at the table smoking. The man watches you as you
- approach and doesn't seem too pleased that you've chosen to speak to him. He
- wears a sleeveless shirt and has arms like tree trunks.
-
- Whadya want?
- I need some information.
- People 'round here just keep themselves to themselves. It doesn't pay to ask
- questions.What do you mean?
- What I mean is, if you keep asking questions someone will shut you up....
- Permanently.
- I see. Catch you later...
- I doubt it.
-
- Are you trying to make trouble?
- No, my mistake. See you later.
- Not if I see you first.
-
- Man:Stood in one corner of the room on his own is a man who looks nervous.
- He swaps his balance from foot to foot and glances around the room
- furtively. He has a tattoo on his arm and he has long dark hair.
-
- What the hell are you lookin' at?
- Erm, I just wanted...
- Look, I'm just waiting here for someone and I don't wanna be disturbed. Got
- it?
- Er.... yeah, OK.
-
- Look, I've told you, now get lost.
- Ok, I got the message.
-
- Woman:A young woman sits by one of the small tables at the edge of the room.
- As you walk about the room she watches what you are doing, and talks to the
- man who is with her.
-
- Heavy:Stood in front of a door close to the desk is a man dressed entirely
- in black, with black shades, black shoes and with a black expression on his
- face. He looks as if he would very much like to rip your head off.
-
- Silverman's security guard stares at you with a stony expression.
- I don't think he wants to talk to me...
-
- Bartender:The bartender scowls as he sees you again and he drums his fingers
- on the bar in an irritated manner. You approach him uncertainly.
-
- Listen buddy, you've got what you wanted so make yourself scarce. We don't
- need any unwanted attention OK?
- Sorry, I just wanted to ask if I could have a drink.
- No you can't. Now get lost.
-
- Mr. Silverman:Silverman looks at you with a great deal of suspicion. He
- puffs away on a large cigar and his hands grip the chair arms so tightly
- that his knuckles have turned white.
-
- Ryan, now that I have given you what you want I'd appreciate it if you would
- leave as soon as possible.
- OK, I'm just leaving...
-
- Light::You look around but you can't see any switch.
-
- Light:A small round disc of purple fluorescent light that casts a small
- amount of light across the wall and ceiling.
- :You can't reach the light.
-
- Lift doors:The lift doors stand open. The front has a blue covering but the
- material is torn in places.
- :The doors are automatic.
-
- Lift doors:The lift doors are sturdy and reach to the top of the lift. The
- surface is smooth and unmarked metal. Through the doors you can see the bar.
- :The lift doors will close when you select a floor.
-
- Lift control:The control panel has a red flashing light on it. The words
- "Street level" are written below it and the light doubles as a button.
- :You press the red light firmly and the lift makes a beep.
-
- Monitor:Suspended from the ceiling on a metal arm is a monitor. The TV
- picture is unstable and the reception poor. The case is battered and marked
- and a small read light flickers below the screen.
- :Someone has broken the channel change switch.
-
- Pool table:You run your hand over the pool table and you can't believe the
- state it's in. The blue felt has several large tears in it and the ball
- spots are barely visible.
- :Looking around, you can't see a cue. Most of them have probably been taken
- by the police as evidence in various cases of GBH.
-
- Shelf::You can find no use for the shelf.
-
- Table::There isn't any reason for you to sit at a table.
-
- Table::The table is already occupied.
-
- Table::There isn't any use for the table.
-
- Table:The decor in the bar is very strange. The table is made of a hard
- plastic and is etched with deep grooves that make a geometric design. The
- purple wall lighting is reflected dimly on the table.
- :Why not go to the bar if you want a drink.
-
- Seat::You don't need to sit down here.
-
- Seat:You don't think it would be a good idea to crowd the people near this
- seat.
-
- Seat::This seat is already occupied.
-
- Seat:This seat is occupied already.
-
- Seat:There isn't much point in just sitting around.
-
- Seat::Perhaps you ought to spend as little time as possible in here.
-
- Shelf::You can't find any use for the shelf.
-
- Shelf::You don't need to do that.
-
- Shelf:Anyone who wishes to stand up can put their drink on one of these
- shelves. The shelf fits neatly into the right angle of the wall and there is
- a small bright purple light embedded in the front of the shelf.
- :You lean casually on the shelf.
-
- Neon sign:A green neon sign on the wall that says "POOL" in letters about 6
- inches high.
- :There isn't any use for the sign.
-
- Neon sign:A read neon sign on the wall behind the bar says "BUDWEISER" in
- large letters. The sign lights up the glasses stacked below it with red light.
- :There is no use for the light.
-
- Monitor:This monitor is suspended from the ceiling on a metal arm. A wire
- runs from the back of the monitor and disappears into the ceiling. A light
- flashes just below the screen.
- :You press the on switch but nothing happens.
-
- Toilet:The toilet here is in a disgusting mess. In fact, you can hardly
- bring yourself to even look at it, let alone actually use it.
- :There's no way I'm going anywhere near that!Sink
- :This grubby little sink has a crack in it so large that any water that runs
- into it leaks onto the floor almost straight away.
- :The sink is more or less useless.Tap
- :A stumpy stainless steel mixer tap that is fixed above the sink. The tap
- looks as if it could fall off the wall at any moment.
- :You turn on the tap and some water runs into the sink, through the crack in
- the sink and onto the floor.
-
- Holder:A grey plastic toilet roll holder with a very small amount of paper
- on it.
- :There is no need to do that.
-
- Toilet:There are three of these urinals in the toilet and they all look
- equally dirty. The bowls are cracked with age.
- :You don't want to, at least, not here.
-
- Desk:The room is dominated by a large wooden desk with a highly polished
- top. On the desk is a card scanner and a computer terminal. Behind the desk
- sits the owner of this pool hall.
- :You go to lean on the desk but think better of it.
-
- Bar::There isn't much room at the bar for you to lean against it.
-
- Bar:The bar is made from the same material as the tables here. It is just
- above waist height and the barman behind it stands higher than you. There
- are several people sat at the bar.
- :There isn't much room at the bar.
-
- Card scanner:A large white card-reading machine that removes money from
- cashcards. The front has a display screen on it that currently lists the
- prices of various drinks.
- :I don't really want a drink right now.
-
- Pump::If you want a drink use the card scanner to pay for one.
-
- Pump:A beer pump that has the name of the beer lit up on the front panel. On
- the back of the pump is a small control switch that controls the flow of beer.
- :You must buy a drink if you want one.
-
- Seat:A small circular seat covered in black leather that stands on a single
- steel leg that is bolted to the floor.
- :You look around the bar and decide that you ought to get in and out of here
- as quickly as possible.
-
- Hand drier:On the toilet wall you see a hand-drying machine. It has a list
- of rather obvious instructions on it that tell you to place your wet hands
- under the vent.
- :You place your hands under the drier and it quickly dries your hands.
-
- Trivia machine:This machine has seen better days but it still seems to
- work.
- :Pressing a button the machine asks "What is 88137283 divided by 27?" Seems a
- bit tricky doesn't it?
-
- Shelf::Someone is stood in front of the shelf, so you can't get to it.
-
- Shelf:In each corner of the room, opposite the bar is a shelf that can be
- used for putting drinks on. There is a purple light fitted into the front of
- the shelf.
- :There is no use for the shelf.
-
- Keypad:On the wall next to the door is a small metal box with a standard
- keypad on it. A thick wire leaves the box at one side and disappears into
- the wall.
-
- Blotter:An old fashioned blotting pad that looks as if its only used for
- scribbling down notes. The paper is held in place by triangular metal
- brackets at each corner.
- :You try and read some of the writing on the blotter but you can't make it out.
-
- Clock:A clock with a digital readout that shows the date and the time in
- blue letters. The clock has a polished wooden case.
- :You begin to reach out towards but you notice Mr. Silverman's icy gaze and
- think better of it.
-
- Chair:A large black leather chair that looks very well padded. It sits on a
- metal leg that sits on a star shaped foot and rocks back and forwards
- occasionally as the pool hall owner watches you.
- :The chair is already in use!
-
- Light::The lights must be controlled from a central point in the room
- somewhere, probably behind the desk.
-
- Light::There isn't any visible control for the light.
-
- Light::The light is controlled from elsewhere in the room.
-
- Light::You can't see any controls but you suspect they are within reach of
- the desk somewhere.
-
- Light:You can't see any controls.
-
- Light:This yellow neon light has an orange tinge to it and is one of many
- that light this small room. The light is quite dim because of the number
- of lights here.
- :Looking around you see no controls.
-
- Monitor:Silverman has a Network monitor that seems to be displaying
- financial news. He has a top of the range LEK model with high resolution
- colour graphics.
- :Silverman has the controls somewhere within his desk.
-
- Console:A computer console that has its own tiny screen and a cramped
- keyboard. The screens occasionally scrolls up new information.
- :Touching the keyboard would be an extremely foolish thing to do.
-
- Filing cabinet:A tall metal filing cabinet with four drawers in the front.
- The nearby light shines across the front of the cabinet and you can see that
- the drawers are labelled alphabetically.
- :That isn't a wise idea.
-
- Intercom:A square plastic intercom with a grille at the bottom and several
- button on its front.
- :You press the button on the intercom.
-
- Plant:A green pot plant with wide green leaves that sits in a small plant
- pot.
- :The plant hasn't any use.
-
- Printout:A pile of computer printout paper is on the desk.
- :Leaning forwards slightly you try and read the printout, but the printing
- is upside down and you can't make it out.
-
- Water dispenser:The glass water dispenser is about half full of clear water.
- The dispenser stands on a tall wooden table.
- :You should concentrate on the job in hand.
-
- Card scanner:A standard card-scanning machine that has a slot along the
- front for a card to be swept through. The display on the front
- intermittently flashes messages across its face.
- :I'd better speak to Silverman first....
-
- Notice board:On the wall you see a black and white map of the city. The map
- is dotted with small drawing pins, each with a coloured head.
- :You scrutinise the map but you can't really see what it is used for.
-
- Door:The door is controlled by the keypad on the wall next to it. Use the
- keypad to enter the correct code and the door will unlock and then open.
- :Use the keypad, not the door.
-
- Door::The door has no controls.
-
- Door:A metal door that is firmly closed, and you suspect, is firmly locked
- too.
- :The door has no controls visible and you don't know how it is unlocked.
-
- Door::There are no controls for the door.
-
- Door:A metal door that retracts into the walls and floor as you approach it.
- :The door operates of its own accord.
-
- Card scanner:A small card scanner with a tiny screen on the front and a slot
- for cashcards to go into. A lead leaves the side of the scanner and
- disappears into the desk.
- :You don't need to buy another gun and you may need your money later...
-
- POOL HALL LIFT:The doors to the lift stand open and the control box on the
- wall flashes a light. Through the doors you can see the bar.
-
- POOL ROOM:This room tapers to a dim corner where you can see there is a
- small door in one of the walls with an intercom next to it. The door has a
- sign that says "Mr. Silverman" in small neat letters.
-
- POOL ROOM:This pool room is lit by purple neon strip lights that eerily
- light the purple carpets. In the centre of the room is a pool table covered
- with blue cloth that is now torn and stained.
-
- POOL HALL BAR:This isn't so much a pool hall, as a bar with pool tables in
- it. The decoration is awful. Purple carpeting is surrounded by furniture
- constructed from a tough metal compound. The place is in a state of
- disrepair.
-
- TOILETS:The toilets here are fairly small and you notice that there are only
- male toilets here. The floor is covered in tiles which are mostly chipped or
- worn away and bare piping runs overhead.
-
- OFFICE:The office is dominated by a huge wooden desk placed directly
- opposite the door. Behind it sits the owner of this bar who beams at you
- from behind a large cigar. There is a haze of cigar smoke in the room.
-
- Glass:A tall and quite dirty beer glass.
- :Find something to use it with.
-
- Glass:A tall beer glass that has a hairline crack in the side and a chip on
- the rim.
- :Find something to use it with.
-
- Glass:A beer glass that is covered in greasy fingermarks and is chipped in
- places.
- :Find something to use it with.
-
- Glass:A small glass used for serving spirits. The glass doesn't look very
- clean.
- :Find something to use it with.
-
- Glass:A small glass about three inches high. It has a thick base and a small
- crack in one side.
- :The glass isn't much use.
-
- Gun:A small hand gun that fires small bolts of high energy plasma. The
- digital readout on the handle gives an indication of the amount of fuel
- left.
- :You shouldn't use the gun just yet.
- :You can't use the gun until you pick it up!
-
-
-