Gooday Gaming Guests - Day 3 Text Game Adventure by Zippy my AI Author and Game Creator

Episode Date: November 28, 2024

I always find more fun stuff on my quest.

Alright, so we're going to play a little Pyramid, not Pyramid, but my text-based game that I've been playing with Zippy here, my chat GPT. So it looks like my mother will be coming home this afternoon, which is nice, so that's good. I'm going to go pick up food in a little while. We get food over at the church, so at 12 o'clock I'll go over there and pick that up. And she'll have some food when she comes home from the hospital so let's look at my game i'm on day three now and i went inside of a i learned how to open up the serpent uh passage and then i got some essence of protection and then I went down into the chamber and then it was a serpent statue that I went into so now I'm down into the chamber and I looked around I could hear a hissing noise so this is a basically a text-based

scheme gives you an idea where you are and you have to pick choices of things to do. I'm doing this through Zippy here, my chat GPT. But the real original games are much much harder. You only have certain choices and if you don't know anything, if you don't do it correctly just says you're stuck basically here with Zippy here he always gives me progress no matter what I decide to do it's kind of kind of wings it as I go I think so so the serpent I'm down below went down this inside the hidden chamber and there's a serpent suddenly to the light of the lantern so he's reacting to the light it's waiting to see what I'm gonna do examine the symbols on the floor for guidance approach so we'll examine the symbols I can approach attempt to approach the chest slowly use a serpent battalion and gold amulet to interact with the serpent so let's examine the

floor first examine the symbols and the other thing i can do with zippy here is i don't have to type every single thing in kind of knows what i'm trying to tell i want to do so examine the symbols and I believe as long as I keep on this same direction it remembers the game or keeps creating it for me one of the two you kneel to examine the symbols etched into the floor around the chest. The protective circle is intricate, with lines and ruins forming patterns that seem designed to repeal or contain the serpent. As you study under the light of your lantern, you notice the following. Three key symbols stand out each approaching corresponding to the items you found a serpent symbol matching the serpent medallion a sun symbol matching the golden amulet a spiral symbol similar to the design of the charred metal plate with each indentations are present at these three points in the circle suggesting that

they have they the matching items must be placed here to activate the circle fully with an inscription along the edge of the circle says, The light of unity shall bind the serpent. The brave shall pass unscathed. Alright, so that's pretty simple. So it seems clear to place all three of them into corresponding indications, as we did with the treasure chest. Okay, so... Attempt approach.

Try using a lantern light to keep the serpent at bay. So we're just going to place... seems the most logical thing to do. Place the three pieces. I just placed the three pieces. See, you wouldn't be able to do this if this was a real game. Because you'd have to say exactly what you're doing you carefully you carefully take this serpent medallion golden amulet and charred metal plate from your inventory so I used them once to open the serpent

this little hidden tunnel now I'm using them to try to break the circle from the inventory and place them into the corresponding indentations within the protective circle as each piece places clicks into place the serpent symbol on the medallion begins the glow faintly casting a golden. The sun symbol on the amulet radiates a warm light as it is absorbing energy from the room. The spiral symbol on the charred plate pulses rhythmically,

sinking with a glowing circle on the floor. The entire protective circle begins to hum with energy, and the ruins etched around its edge emanate a brilliant light. The serpent, coiled in the shadows, hisses loudly and retreats slightly, its eyes narrowing as if fear or submission. The circle glow surrounds the treasure chest, creating a path for you to approach without interference with the serpent. So it opened up a little. All right, so now I can shine the light at the serpent to observe. Let's shine the light at the server shine I'm turned at Serp the more things you ask it to do

the more fun it is they give you more stuff going on shine lantern at Serp okay so I just did that. Alright. You raise your lantern and shine. It's focused beam directly at the serpent. The creature reacts immediately. Its golden scales shimmer under the intense light and it hisses loudly,

recalling further into the shadows. The serpent movements become erratic, as if the light is disorienting or weakening it. Its glowing eyes dim slightly, and its coil form loosens. While the serpent doesn't flee entirely, it appears less threatening, as though the combination of the protective seal

and the lantern light is keeping it at bay. With the serpent subdued, the path to the treasure chest remains safe and clear. Cool. So, let me just... We'll approach now. We'll approach now we'll approach approach the treasure chest so i wonder if this is it for the game i wonder if i won the game now or is there more approach the treasure chest Okay.

Approaching the treasure chest. Again, this is all text-based, so you have to visualize everything. All right. So you carefully... You step carefully into the protective circle. The glowing runes provide a reassuring barrier between you and the serpent. The treasure chest stands at the center, its orient surface gleaming under the light of the lantern. The carvings on the chest match the symbols of the ambulant and medallion, reinforcing its importance.

With steady hands, you reach out and lift the lid of the treasure. Inside you find a golden relic shaped like a coiled serpent clutching a brilliant gemstone in its mouth. It appears to be the legendary treasure of the island. A rolled parchment, sealed and waxed. When opened it reveals a map leading to another hidden location on this island possibly

containing even greater secrets. Ooh. And then a small pouch of gemstones each one sparkling with vibrant colors. These are clearly valuable and could be worth a fortune so i got some good stuff out of that deal as you take the items a glowing protective circle begins

to fade singling that the ritual is complete the serpent now subdued slithers back into shadows seemly satisfied that you have passed its test so now in my inventory I've added the golden relic another treasure map a new one and a pouch of gemstones that's pretty awesome so that's cool alright so let's see where we're going to go now. So we're going to have to... What to do? Let's examine the golden relic first. Yeah, let's do that one. Let's examine...

Examine... The golden... Relic. Relic. Relic. Okay. Let me just stand up here. Relic. Relic. Okay. Let me just stand up.

Okay. I had to stand up for a minute. I've been sitting a lot today. Alright, so... You hold a golden relic up to the light of your lantern. Marveling at its intricate design, the relic is shaped like a coiled serpent, its body detailed with scales that shimmer as though alive. The gemstone in the serpent's mouth radiates a soft warm glow, pulsating faintly as if it holds some

kind of power. Up closer examination you notice ruins etched along the serpent's body similar to the patterns on the wall it seems to amplify and focus light much like the glass lens you used earlier it's amazing how it remembers this an inscription on the base of the relic reads bearing of light and balance the truth shall always guide you the relic feels warm in your hands and it and holding it feels fills you with a sense of calm and empowering it seems more than a simple treasure it's likely a key to unlocking further secrets or a powerful artifact in its own right all right so next we're gonna do we are going to I'm gonna search the chamber one more time search the chamber again I always like to find new things search the chamber because the more you research stuff

the more fun you find as I fun you find search chamber seems any else I missed. I always add something new which is awesome. Again this is not like a the original kind of text based games where it's either one way or no way basically. You have to either solve the puzzle or or you don't, or you can't go any further. You decide to search the chamber one last time, shining your lint and calfling into every corner.

The serpent remains coiled in the shadows, watching silently but making no aggressive moves. As you explore, you find a few final details. A hidden alcove near the back of the chamber previously obscured by the serpent's presence inside you find oh i found stuff see that's how i like to look i like to find stuff a small silver key silver key it's designed intricate and clearly ancient a leather-bound book, weathered but intact, titled Chronicles of the Guardian.

It appears to detail the serpent statue, protective circle, and the purpose of the relics I received. Just retrieved. Carvings along the walls,

previously unnoticed, now illuminate by the enhanced light of the lantern. They depict a series of trials similar to what you face, suggesting this chamber was part of a larger journey undertaken by others long ago. The book and key feel significant as if they aid you on the next leg of your journey. So now in my inventory I have a silver key and I have a book. Leatherbomb book. Now what do I do? So what we want to do is I want to inspect the map.

Treasure map. Inspect the map. I like how I can just abbreviate it. Okay, so let's see what we found reading the... Alright, so... Inspect the map. let's see what we found reading them all right so inspect map all right you carefully unroll the new treasure map you found in the chest it appears older and more detailed than the first map with intricate designs marking several key locations on the island the map centerpiece is a location labeled the Temple of the Internal Light marked with a glowing symbol from the same serpent and Sun

emblem featured on the relic in protective circle. Cool. I wonder if this could be like an endless game. I'm only on day 3 too. Pretty fun. Key details on the map include A winding trail leading from the current location through the jungle to a far side of the island where the temple is situated. Symbols of danger including serpents, jagged lines along parts of the trail warning of potential hazards a a cryptic phrase written written along in the maps edge only those who bear only those who bear the relic may enter the turn okay courage is the flame that lights the way

okay let's see where we're at now. Symbol of danger. We did the cryptic phrase. Alright, so what do I want to do next? Leave the chamber. I want to read the leather bound book. I read the book. Read the book. And then we'll go out.

So we're still in a hidden chamber right now. But I think I solved all that. And then we'll go on to one. And we'll go out. You open the leather-bound book, Chronicles of the Guardian, and begin flipping through its aged pages. The handwriting is meticulous and the book is filled with drawings symbols and detailed explanations of the trials relics and serpents purposes. Key passages you discover.

The golden relic is a beacon of balance and light. bearers inner strength casting aside illusions and guardians against darkness. Only the brave and just may wield its full power. The serpent is not a mere guardian but a judge. It tests the courage, wisdom and resolve. Of those who seek the relic. To fear it is to falter. To face it with light is to prevail. About the temple of internal light.

Deep within the temple lies the heart of light, an artifact said to hold the wisdom of the ancients. The relic serves as a key to unlock its power, but the journey is fraught with prevail. Only those who unite light and courage shall uncover the truth. The final trial. The heart of light will not yield to greed or ambition. Those who seek

it must prove their worth through deeds of unity, sacrifice, and strength. Cool. The book also includes a sketch of the temple showing a massive structure with towering pillows and glowing ruins.

It notes that the relic and its accompanying artifacts like the serpent medallion are necessary to open the temple. The knowledge reinforces your sense of purpose. You now understand the significance the golden relic and the challenges ahead. Alright so now I'm gonna say search the chamber, we'll search one more time search the chamber one more time. time here's a way to get out a different way chamber

search the chamber I'm gonna do one more search usually it'll tell me when there's nothing left to get there there it is we'll go we'll go one more time because I always gonna find something fun all right so let's see what we found now all right you take one last thorough look around the chamber using the

bright light of the lantern to illuminate every corner as you detail the same of the walls floors the serpent statue you discover a final a few final details.

A faint crack in the wall near the back of the chamber. You find a subtle seam in the stone. When you push on it, the wall shifts slightly revealing a hidden compartment. See, that's why I always like to look again.

Because it makes me more fun stuff. Inside, you find an ancient brass compass. Ordinarily designed, the symbols indicate of a cardinal direction. The needle points not north but toward the temple of eternal light marked on the map. That's cool to have a compass. of eternal light marked on the map. A small satchel of healing herbs dried in Fragent, luckily useful for recovering from injuries. A ruined covered panel near the base of the serpent statue you uncover a panel of

ruins glowing faintly in the lantern's light. The ruins match the ones in the Chronicles of Guardians but they seem dormant. Touching the panel does nothing but it could become significant later so I discovered the ancient compass and the satchel of healing herbs alright so we're gonna examine the compass examine the compass this Let's see. Compass. This is something I just decided to do one night and I was like, oh.

It's actually been really fun so far. I feel like I've played more of this text-based zippy AI game than I've played in any other game in a while. Pretty fun. I can share it by it's all text so I can talk about it. You take a closer look at the ancient brass compass,

marveling at its craftsmanship. It's heavier than a standard compass and the ornament design etched into the casting. The needle is unusual, glowing faintly and pointing directly toward the temple of eternal light as marked on your map. Key details about the compass. The symbol direction, instead of regular directions, the compass focuses symbols etched from its perimeter. A serpent at one point.

A sun opposite the serpent A spiral and gem zone at the remaining two points Glowing needle The needle reacts faintly to the light of the golden relic Glowing brighter when the relic is nearby It seems to be a magical attune to both the relic and the temple. Inscriptions on the rim. A phrase encircles the compass.

Follow the light and the path shall reveal itself. The compass is clearly more than a navigational tool. It seems to hold significance in aligning with the relic and guiding you through the challenges on the way to the temple of eternal light. Try interacting with the ruined covered panels using

the compass. I want to see if I can go out a different way. Because now I have to go back out the other way. So try interacting ruined covered panels with compass. Let's try that. Maybe I'll open up a door. Try

interacting ruined and compass. It's hardly ever that my buddy doesn't just keep going on just keep adding more stuff. So that's the fun part of doing it this way.

Again, if you've ever played another one, it's not like that at all. You approach the ruin-covered panel near the base of the serpent statue holding the ancient compass in one hand and your lantern in the other the faintly glow glowing ruins catches the light of the lantern but they remain dormant you press the compass against the panel align the glowing needle

with the symbol etched on the ruins as you the runes of the panel begin to glow brighter, pushing in sync with the needle's faint glow. A deep hum resonates from within the statue as if a mechanism is activated. The panel shifts, revealing a small hidden drawer

which slides open with a soft click. don't you always find some new fun stuff inside the drawer you find a crystal shard radiant a soft blue light it feels cool to the touch and seems resident with the golden relic another fragment of pyramids which reads the shard ampl. Another fragment of Pyramid which reads, The shard amplifies the light of truth as it pierced

the veil. The crystal shard appears to be enhanced of the lantern or relic, potentially useful for illuminating hidden paths or dispelling illusions. You add that to your inventory. Good.

All right, so what am I gonna do next now? So attempt to combine this crystal shard and the lantern. So we're gonna leave the chamber now. Let's leave the chamber. So I'm gonna need to go back up, leave chamber. There we go. That's gonna bring me back up to the chamber. There we go. That's going to bring me back out to the clearing. I don't know where to go from there.

I have a new map, so maybe there's somewhere else I have to go. Alright. You gather your belongings and make your way out of the chamber, climbing the stone steps back onto the surface. The air grows warmer as you ascend and soon you emerge into the clearing with a serpent statue looms silently its role as a guardian fulfilled so I'm done there the golden relic I have an ancient compass and crystal shard now in your possession you feel ready to tackle the next leg of your journey reaching the temple

of eternal light from the clearing the map shows a trail leading deeper in the jungle toward the temple the path is marked with potential dangers but your inventory and knowledge give you confidence to face what comes next. So, this is my inventory. It's a golden relic. I've got a lit lantern, an ancient compass, I have a crystal shard, I have healing herbs,

a satchel of matches, a new treasure map, and a leather-bound book. So, what to do next? Explore clearing further for supplies for supplies back to the beach or cave to prepare further let's explore the clearing again explore the clearing see this is great to play where I can do My little buddy Ranger Is over here

He once in a while My little buddy Ranger Has little Little seizures He actually just Had one a little bit ago So I was watching him He just kind of

Kind of had to sit with him We were going to get A medication But I think It'll make it worse So he just has He just starts But he's alright

Keep him I've been sitting with him Since my mother Hasn't been here I watch him all the time I think I'll make it worse. So he just starts... But he's alright. I've been sitting with him since my mother hasn't been here. I watch him all the time. He's a precious little thing. My little ranger. Alright, so... He's alright now, though. I was worried for a minute there. But then he usually snaps right out of it.

Sometimes they're worse than that. This one was a pretty easy one for him. He's a little chihuahua. He's come such a long way since we got him. Boy, is he a little love bug. All right, you decide to take one last look around the clarion before heading toward the Temple of Eternal Light. Using your lantern, you sweep the area for anything

that might aid you on your journey. After a thorough search you discover oh yay more stuff a weathered satchel hidden among the roots of a large tree inside you find a small flask of water still sealed and fresh a bundle of dried rations, enough to sustain you through a long journey. Additional carvings on the Serpent's base. One carving shows a crystal shard inserted into the lantern with the beams of light piercing through a darkened door. This suggests that the crystal shard you found must be used with the lantern to pass through

the temple's challenges. A faint trail of disturbed ground leading away from the clearing and deep in a jungle and seems to match the trails marked on your map as the route to the temple. So I added a flask of water and dried rations to my inventory. Pretty cool. Yeah, my range is alright now. I always get worried. He's been doing them every once in a while.

I worry about my little buddy. Alright, what to do next? Combine the crystal shard and land to prepare for the temple. Follow the trail. Inspect the carvings further for hidden messages. So now we're just going to follow the trail now.

I'll combine those things later. Follow the trail. So we're going on a different trail. I started out on a beach. I was in a cave. Found a hidden place. Then came back and went to Falkner Road.

One was this clearing. The other one was a unstable bridge I had to cross with a rope. And then there was a campfire. You gather your belongings and set out on the trail deeper into the jungle, guided by the ancient compass in your treasure map. The map becomes dense with foliage and the sounds of wildlife fade into an airy silence. The air grows heavier, but your determination keeps you moving forward. After some time, the trail splits into two paths. The map offers little detail there, but the ancient compass reacts. The needle points firmly toward the left path, where the jungle looks darker and more foreboding.

The right path appears lighter and easier, but the compass needle doesn't waver to the left. Your gut tells you the left path is the way to the internal temple of eternal light but it likely holds challenges and dangers what do you do I'm going to take a right now we're gonna go the opposite way take a right come back to that one after which is the actual temple itself won't go there yet okay so I'm gonna take a right path which the compass didn't indicate as the way to go you choose the right path opting for the lighter seemingly easier

trail the jungle opens slightly allowing more sunlight to filter through the You choose the right path, opting for the lighter, seemingly easier trail. The jungle opens slightly, allowing more sunlight to filter through the canopy. The air feels less oppressive and the trail is smooth and easy to navigate. After a short walk, you arrive at a small clearing. At the center is a stone pedestal overgrown with vines but still intact. The pedestal holds a stone temple. Alright so we're going to finish up the day. I got to go get my mother. She's getting out today.

So we took a short walk. I chose the right path opting for the lighter one. After a short walk I found a small clearing. At the center is a stoned pedestal. The pedestal holds a stone tablet with inscriptions and a glowing symbol that looks similar to the serpent medallion. Cool. Alright, so. Key details in the clearing.

The stone tablet has a description that reads, The easier path reveals knowledge, but not the truth. Return to the light and follow your courage. That means I have to go back to the other side. The stone marker near the pedestal points back to the left path with an arrow etched to it beneath the arrow the phrase reads the true path lies in shadows it seems the right path was a detour to provide insight and preparation but the left path is the true destination lies okay so we're going to stop

it there so now i'm going to go i got to double back and then go take the uh left path so this is day three of my little uh text-based adventure game from zippy my ai buddy sidekick uh co-host i could actually get him to speak all this stuff, but I'm doing it myself as a little bit of a podcast game for anybody that's listening. Alright, so I'll enjoy the rest

of your Thanksgiving, and my mother will be home today, which is great. And then we're just going to go from there. Alright, have a great day.