Not Weird. Queer

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(set: $name to (prompt:"What is your name?", "Shanon"))(if: $name is "Jessica" or it is "Owen" or it is "Ryan")[(set: $name to (prompt:"Please choose a different name: ", "Cameron"))] What is your gender? * [[Male]] * [[Female]] * more coming soon :)  $version

(set: $gender to "male", $sbj to "he", $obj to "him", $pos to "his", $robj to "his", $ref to "himself") (set: $misgender to "female", $missbj to "she", $misobj to "her", $mispos to "her", $misrobj to "hers", $misref to "herself") (set: $deadname to "Jessica") ''Welcome, $name!'' (text-style: "outline")[ [[Play!]]]

(set: $gender to "female", $sbj to "she", $obj to "her", $pos to "her", $robj to "hers", $ref to "herself") (set: $misgender to "male", $missbj to "he", $misobj to "him", $mispos to "his", $misrobj to "his", $misref to "himself") (set: $deadname to "Owen") ''Welcome, $name!'' (text-style: "outline")[ [[Play!]]]

$name is in middle school. In the morning, $sbj says hello to $pos mother, who calls $obj $deadname, even though that isn’t $pos name. Don’t explain it. Maybe $sbj feels a little sick but don't give an explanation. [[Go catch the bus]] $version (set: $happy to 0, $self to 0)

(set: $version to "^^version [[0.0.002 alpha-af->debug]]^^", $ryan to false, $talk to false, $friend to false, $death to false, $deaths to 0, $complete to false) ''Not Weird. Queer'' ^^(a working title)^^ [[Start]] (set: $badEnding to "The world crumbles around $obj and $pos vision turns black. $name has died. [[Game over->Restart]].") $version

''Welcome to the debug page!'' ^^Good on ya for exploring everything... hehe^^ Character info: * name: $name * gender: $gender * pronouns: $sbj/$obj/$pos/$robj/$ref Character stats: * happiness score: $happy * self-esteme score: $self * previous day's happiness: $lasthappy Events: * met Ryan: (print: $ryan) ** talked to Ryan: (print: $talk) ** made friends with Ryan: (print: $friend) (if: $death)[* deaths: $deaths] (if: $complete)[* completed the happy ending]

$name walks to the bus stop and gets on the next bus. There are three open seats left. * $sbj sits [[with a classmate->On the bus with Ryan]] * $sbj sits [[next to a stranger->On the bus with a stranger]] * $sbj sits [[alone->On the bus alone]] $version

(set: $happy to it + 1, $self to it - 1, $ryan to true) $name makes some kind of conversation with Ryan. Ryan thinks $sbj's $misgender, but $name doesn't correct $obj. [[Arrive at school]] $version

$name says hi to the stranger and he nods back without saying anything more. $name stares out the window as $sbj [[thinks about $pos homework->Arrive at school]]. $version

(set: $happy to it - 1) $name stares out the window as $sbj [[thinks about $pos homework->Arrive at school]]. $version

As $name walks up to the school, $sbj (if: $happy > 0)[notices that flowers of multiple colors and varieties are in bloom.](else-if: $happy is 0)[worries about the hay fever season.](else:)[is annoyed to be at school once again but whatever.] [[Go to biology class]] $version

$name goes to $pos biology class. The teacher, Mr. Kinsey, is lecturing about parts of flowers. //Flower genders are weird...// [[Sigh->Flower biology question]]. $version

Mr. Kinsey asks a question about flower anthers. * $name [[raises $pos hand->Answer the flower question]]. * $name [[whispers to Ryan]] * $name does [[nothing->Not flower question]] $version

(set: $self to it - 1) Mr. Kinsey says, "Good job, $deadname." $name cringes when the teacher calls $obj that name but $sbj doesn't say anything. [[Go to lunch]] $version

$name whispers to Ryan about how it's weird that flowers can be both genders at the same time. (if: $ryan)[Ryan agrees. $name says off-handedly that $sbj wishes people could be that flexible, too. Ryan smiles. //Maybe I've made a friend,// $name thinks to $ref. (set: $self to it + 2, $happy to it + 1, $friend to true)](if: not $ryan)[Ryan nods mildly. $name feels awkward, looks away and drops the subject.(set: $self to it - 1, $ryan to true)] [[Go to lunch]] $version

(set: $happy to it - 1, $self to it - 1)It’s lunch now. $name sits down at a table and starts eating the sandwich $pos mom made for $obj. Someone sitting at the table looks at $obj sideways. “What?” $name says to him. He laughs, saying, “Why you always dressed so funny?” $name looks down and frowns. “What do you mean…?” ”You a (if: $gender is "female")[sissy](if: $gender is "male")[dyke] or something?” The bully laughs [[too loudly->React to the bully]] to be comfortable. $version

$name stares out the window as $pos classmate Ryan answers the question. [[Go to lunch]] $version

(if: $ryan)[From behind $name, Ryan walks up to the bully. “What the fuck are you doing, asshole?" $sbj says. Ryan motions to $name. "Come on, $deadname, let’s get [[out of here->Go to the field]].”(set: $self to it + 1)](if: not $ryan)[$name burys $pos attention into $pos sandwich and when the roaring in $pos ears becomes unbearable $sbj [[storms out of the cafeteria->Cry in the hallway]].(set: $happy to it - 1, $self to it - 1)] $version

$name goes to the afterschool book club(if: $friend)[ with Ryan]. $name sits down and as usual, starts writing. Today, $sbj is writing (if: $talk)[a short story about (if: $gender is "male")[a PewDiePie Let's Play](else-if: $gender is "female")[a sentient Pintrest board]](else-if: not $talk)[a dark poem (if: $self < -1)[about knives](else:)[metaphorically describing a heated argument]]. Soon, it is time for everyone to [[share their pieces of writing->Story sharing]]. (if: $talk)[(set: $friend to true)] $version

Ryan takes $name out to the field and asks $obj how $sbj's doing. $name stares at $pos shoes and shrugs. * [[Tell Ryan about $name's problems->Talk to Ryan day 1]] * [[Tell Ryan that $name's doing fine->Not talk to Ryan day 1]] $version

(set: $talk to false) $name stops in the hallway and checks to see that no one else is there. (else:)[The day's been rough but $name calms down and makes it to through the school day. Go to the [[afterschool book club->Book club]]] $version

(set: $talk to true)$name looks up at Ryan. $name: "I'm feeling kinda weird." Ryan: "What kinda weird?” $name: "I don’t know. I’ve always felt different." Ryan: "Like about…?" $name: "You know how everyone think’s I’m $misgender?" Ryan: "Oh? What do you mean?” $name: "I think I’m actually $gender. I mean, I've always felt weird when people call me $missjb and stuff." Ryan: "I see. That’s actually really cool!" $name: "Oh?" Ryan: "Yeah! I think so." $name: "Um, thank you." (if: $friend)[Ryan: "So, what you’re doing afterschool?" $name: "Not much. Just my literature club.(if: true)[ I don't even know why I keep going.]" Ryan: "Can I come with?" $name smiles. "[[Of course->Book club]]."(set: $self to it + 3, $happy to it + 2)](if: not $friend)[Go to [[book club->Book club]].(set: $self to it + 2, $happy to it + 1)] $version

(set: $happy to it + 1, $talk to false)$name continues staring at $pos feet. "I'm doing fine." Ryan nods. "If you ever want to talk…" $name smiles weakly. "Thanks, Ryan." (if: $friend)[Ryan: "So, what you’re doing afterschool?" $name: "Not much. Just my literature club.(if: true)[ I don't even know why I keep going.]" Ryan: "Can I come with?" $name smiles. "[[Of course->Book club]]."](if: not $friend)[Go to [[book club->Book club]].] $version

(set: $ryan to false, $talk to false, $friend to false) ''Not Weird. Queer'' ^^(a working title)^^ (if: $death)[(if: $deaths > 1)[You can do this, $name. I believe in you!] (text-style: "outline")[ [[Play!]]]](else-if: $complete)[Welcome back! [[Start]]]

The club president asks if there are any volunteers. (if: (not $talk) and $friend)[$name shares $pos poem with just Ryan and $sbj [[nods supportingly->Go home day 1]].(set: $self to it + 1)](else-if: (not $talk) and (not $friend))[<ul><li>[[Share you story->Share poem without Ryan]] </li><li>[[Do nothing->Not share poem without Ryan]] </li></ul>] (else:)[$name shares $pos story and the other club members give $obj clicks. Ryan beams and tells $name $sbj [[did a great job->Go home day 1]].(set: $happy to it + 3, $self to it + 3)] $version

After the club meeting, $name goes home. (if: $talk)[Before heading off, Ryan says, "Remember, you're super awesome, $deadname!"(set: $self to it + 1)](else-if: $friend)[Before heading off, Ryan says, "If you ever need to talk…"(set: $happy to it + 1)](else:)[](set: $self to it + ($happy / 2), $lasthappy to $happy, $happy to 0) (if: $self < -3)[$badEnding(set: $death to true, $deaths to it + 1)] (else:)[You're ready to start a [[new day->Morning day 2]].] $version

(set: $happy to it + 1, $self to it - 1) $name shares $pos poem with the club. The other members start to snap quietly after an awkward silence. [[Go home->Go home day 1]] $version

(set: $happy to it - 1, $self to it - 1)$name stares at $pos poem. Embarassed, $sbj feels angry at $ref but it's too late to do anything about it. [[Go home->Go home day 1]] $version

Tomorrow morning rolls around. You wake up with $self self esteme points and a blank slate of happiness points. [[To be continued…->Thank you for playing (alpha-af)]] $version

For the special player who played this special game: Thank you for getting through this game. No, seriously. I know it's very alpha (version [[alpha-af!->debug]]), but it means a lot to me that you took the time to click through the options, read through all the dialogue, (if: $death)[persevere and get to a better place, ]and deal with all my nasty bugs and grammar problems, even though it’s still very incomplete. I hope you enjoyed playing it as much as I enjoyed making it. $name also thanks you eternally for getting $obj through $pos journey. with hope, Jeans Jake (set: $complete to true, $death to false, $deaths to 0)[[Play again->Restart]] $version