Geese

Why Lie? [[I don't know ->No]]

''Subject:'' First Challenge ''From:'' FrontGoose ''Sent:'' 22/04/2016 # Identity Verification Please enter your name to continue. (input-box: bind $playerName) (link: "VERIFY")[ (goto: "EnterHomepage") ]

''Subject'': Join the Flock? ''From:'' Invitations@geesegame.com ''Sent:'' 22/04/2016 --- Hello, You noticed us. The Geese are looking for people who see the world differently. You will fit in here. If you're curious, accept the invitation. We'll be waiting. --- [[Accept Invitation]] [[Delete Email]]

(text-colour:red)[[[+1 NOTIFICATION: -> welcome]]] //Subject: First Challenge//

Are you content with your decision? [[Yes]] [[No]]

// Unknown: Hello, $playerName. Congratulations on completing your first challenge: (text-colour:purple)[Identification.] The flock has been expecting you.// (after: time +1.5s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: Who are you?]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== // Unknown: I am goose. Now you are also goose.// (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: What do you mean I'm a goose?]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== // Unknown: You are goose. The Geese are a community for those who feel unseen.// (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: Why was I invited?]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== //Unknown: Because you were looking for somewhere to belong.// (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: ok... so like.. what does this 'community' do together?]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== // Unknown: We observe, create and connect, and your first identification challenge was only the beginning. There are many more observations waiting for you. //(after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: What happens now?]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== //Unknown: Your membership has been approved, and you now have access to the flock, where you can explore our rules, stories, and community updates until your next challenge arrives.// (after: time +1.5s)[== (text-colour:green)[ [[Homepage]]] ] ] ] ] ] (set: $rulesVisited to false) (set: $communityVisited to false) (set: $fanfictionVisited to false) (set: $challenge1Complete to false) (set: $challenge2Complete to false) (set: $challenge3Complete to false) (set: $challenge4Complete to false) (set: $challenge5Complete to false) (set: $challenge6Complete to false) (set: $challenge7Complete to false) (set: $community1Read to false) (set: $community2Read to false) (set: $community3Read to false) (set: $community4Read to false) (set: $community5Read to false) (set: $community6Read to false) (set: $community7Read to false) (set: $community8Read to false) (set: $community9Read to false) (set: $community10Read to false) (set: $article1Read to false) (set: $article2Read to false) (set: $article3Read to false) (set: $article4Read to false) (set: $article5Read to false) (set: $article6Read to false)

(text-colour:grey)[[[+1 NOTIFICATION: ->+1 NOTIFICATION]]] //Subject: Join the Flock?//

(text-colour:red)[[[+1 NOTIFICATION: ->+1 NOTIFICATION]]] //Subject: Join the Flock?//

Are you content with your life? [[Yes -> Why lie?]] [[No]]

{(align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[(text-style:"shadow")[''HOMEPAGE'']]} (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[Welcome, $playerName. (''STATUS:'' Goose)]{ (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[(text-colour:red)[[[Rules]]]]}{ (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[-----------------------------------]} (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[ (text-style:"buoy")[🔔] ''Notifications'' (text-style:"buoy")[🔔] {(if: ($challenge2Complete is false or $article2Read is true) and ($challenge3Complete is false or $article3Read is true) and ($challenge4Complete is false or $article4Read is true) and ($challenge6Complete is false or $article5Read is true) and ($challenge7Complete is false or $article6Read is true) and ($challenge1Complete is false or $community4Read is true) and ($challenge2Complete is false or $community5Read is true) and ($challenge3Complete is false or $community6Read is true) and ($challenge4Complete is false or $community7Read is true) and ($challenge5Complete is false or $community8Read is true) and ($challenge6Complete is false or $community9Read is true) and ($challenge7Complete is false or $community10Read is true) )[ No new notifications. ]} (text-colour:orange)[[[Fanfiction]]] {(if: ($challenge2Complete is true and $article2Read is false) or ($challenge3Complete is true and $article3Read is false) or ($challenge4Complete is true and $article4Read is false) or ($challenge6Complete is true and $article5Read is false) or ($challenge7Complete is true and $article6Read is false) )[ (text-style:"fade-in-out")[^^New notification^^] ]} (text-colour:orange)[[[Community]]] {(if: ($challenge1Complete is true and $community4Read is false) or ($challenge2Complete is true and $community5Read is false) or ($challenge3Complete is true and $community6Read is false) or ($challenge4Complete is true and $community7Read is false) or ($challenge5Complete is true and $community8Read is false) or ($challenge6Complete is true and $community9Read is false) or ($challenge7Complete is true and $community10Read is false) )[ (text-style:"fade-in-out")[^^New notification^^] ]} ] (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[-----------------------------------] (align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[[[Leave]]] # CHALLENGES (text-colour:magenta)[(if: $rulesVisited is true and $communityVisited is true and $fanfictionVisited is true and $challenge1Complete is false)[ [[Challenge 1]] ] (if: $challenge1Complete is true)[Challenge1: COMPLETE] (if: $challenge1Complete is true and $challenge2Complete is false)[ [[Challenge 2]] ] (if: $challenge2Complete is true)[Challenge2: COMPLETE] (if: $challenge2Complete is true and $challenge3Complete is false)[ [[Challenge 3]]] (if: $challenge3Complete is true)[Challenge3: COMPLETE] (if: $challenge3Complete is true and $challenge4Complete is false)[ [[Challenge 4]]] (if: $challenge4Complete is true)[Challenge4: COMPLETE] (if: $challenge4Complete is true and $challenge5Complete is false)[ [[Challenge 5]]] (if: $challenge5Complete is true)[Challenge5: COMPLETE] (if: $challenge5Complete is true and $challenge6Complete is false)[ [[Challenge 6]]] (if: $challenge6Complete is true)[Challenge6: COMPLETE] (if: $challenge6Complete is true and $challenge7Complete is false)[ [[Challenge 7]]] (if: $challenge7Complete is true)[Challenge7: COMPLETE]] (if: $challenge7Complete is true)[ [[ASCENDED HOME PAGE]]]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[''Geese Community Guidelines''] Welcome to the flock, $playerName. These guidelines help keep our community safe, connected, and meaningful. --- (text-colour:red)[Rule 01 — Respect the flock] Every goose arrives for a different reason. Everyone deserves to be heard. --- (text-colour:red)[Rule 02 — Participate honestly] A quiet goose is still a goose. --- (text-colour:red)[Rule 03 — Keep the flock private] Not everyone outside will understand us. --- (text-colour:red)[Rule 04 — Trust the process] Some activities may seem unusual at first. This is where growth begins. --- (text-colour:red)[Rule 05 — Support other geese] The flock is strongest when we move together. --- (text-colour:red)[Rule 06 — Have fun!] Remember why you joined. The flock is a place to belong. Welcome home. --- [[Return to Homepage ->Homepage]] (set: $rulesVisited to true)

# Fanfiction [[Study: Online Communities ->Study Finds Online Communities Can Help Reduce Feelings of IsolationFinding Connection in Online Communities]] (if: $challenge2Complete is true)[[Mysterious Goose Symbols]] (if: $challenge3Complete is true)[[Digital Urban Legends Raise Concerns Among Young Users]] (if: $challenge4Complete is true)[[Parents Raise Concerns Over Viral ‘Goose Game’ Rumours]] (if: $challenge6Complete is true)[[‘Goose Game’ Rumours Spread Nationwide]] (if: $challenge7Complete is true)[[Authorities Investigate Impact of Online Challenge Communities]] --- (text-colour:orange)[[[Return to Homepage ->Homepage]]] (set: $fanfictionVisited to true)

# COMMUNITY POSTS --- ->[[LunaSky - Feeling invisible]] ->[[BreadLover99 - Important question about geese]] ->[[Deleted User - Removed by moderator]] (if: $challenge1Complete is true)[ ->[[GooseWatcher42 - New member here!]] ] (if: $challenge2Complete is true)[ ->[[PurpleFeather - The symbols are spreading]] ] (if: $challenge3Complete is true)[ ->[[NestBuilder - Why do we keep doing this?]] ] (if: $challenge4Complete is true)[ ->[[HiddenNest - Don't tell them]] ] (if: $challenge5Complete is true)[ ->[[Wingless - I think I made a mistake]] ] (if: $challenge6Complete is true)[ ->[[GreyGoose13 - The flock is proud]] ] (if: $challenge7Complete is true)[ ->[[Anonymous - Final message]] ] --- (text-colour:orange)[[[Return to Homepage ->Homepage]]] (set: $communityVisited to true)

(link-reveal: "...")[ [[Return to Homepage ->Homepage]] ]

# Challenge 1 - Recognition A goose notices what others ignore. Today, find a goose somewhere in the world. It can be a picture, a statue, a logo, a toy, or anything that reminds you of one. Take a photo of it. --- [[Accept]] [[Ignore]]

# Challenge 2 - The Mark Every flock leaves a trace. Leave a goose symbol somewhere public. A drawing, sticker or carving will do. Don't tell anyone where you left it. Take a photo. Maybe a fellow goose will find it. --- [[Accept ->2]] [[Ignore]]

# Challenge 3 - Silence The flock grows best without interruption. Don't talk to anyone today. Not one word. Sometimes the things that matter most are difficult to explain. --- [[Accept ->3]] [[Ignore]]

# Challenge 4 Set your Twitter bio to #IamGoose [[Accept ->4]] [[Ignore]]

# Challenge 5 Have a talk with a goose in a private chatroom --- [[Accept ->5]] [[Ignore]]

# Challenge 6 Go to a restaurant. Smash a glass. Blame it on the Goose. Take a photo of the glass. --- [[Accept ->6]] [[Ignore]]

# Challenge 7 You've completed every observation asked of you. Few geese ever reach this point. Find the highest place you feel comfortable visiting today. Stand there for a moment. Look outward. Imagine what the world looks like from the perspective of a flock moving together. Return when you've finished. --- [[Accept ->7]] [[Ignore]]

Unknown: Complete the observation. --- ->[[I couldn't find one]] ->[[I don't want to get out of bed]] ->[[There's pictures of geese printed onto the bottle of Grey Goose vodka under my bed... does that count?->Submit Observation 1]]

Unknown: There is no penalty. The flock understands. We'll be here when you return. [[Homepage]]

Unknown: Complete the observation. --- ->[[Isn't someone going to remove it?]] ->[[I'll leave my mark->graffiti]] ->[[I don't want anyone to see it]]

Unknown: Complete the observation. --- ->[[How will you know i haven't talked to anyone]] ->[[Ok->aight]]

Unknown: Complete the observation. --- ->[[Ok!->Submit Observation 4]] ->[[Can I have anything else in my bio?]]

//[[Link]] //

Unknown: Complete the observation. --- ->[[I don't want to get in trouble]] ->[[Go to local restaurant ->restaurant]]

[[I understand now->Submit Observation 7]] [[I don't want to continue->Submit Observation 7]] [[I think I'm done now->Submit Observation 7]]

(set: $challenge1Complete to true) (text-style:"underline","expand")[//Insert Image//] Observation received. The flock thanks you. [[Homepage]]

(set: $challenge2Complete to true) Unknown: Observation received. The flock thanks you. [[Homepage]]

(set: $challenge3Complete to true) Unknown: Observation received. The flock thanks you. [[Homepage]]

(set: $challenge4Complete to true) Unknown: Observation received. The flock thanks you. [[Homepage]]

Unknown: Observation received. The flock thanks you. [[Homepage]] (set: $challenge5Complete to true)

Unknown: Observation received. The flock thanks you. [[Homepage]] (set: $challenge6Complete to true)

Unknown: Observation received. The flock thanks you. [[Homepage]] (set: $challenge7Complete to true)

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")[Welcome, $playerName. (''STATUS:'' Ascended Goose) (text-colour:green)[[Final Challenge]]]

We're here with you. [[Return to Homepage ->Homepage]]

But the others did... [[Return to Homepage ->Homepage]]

All part of the fun isn't it? [[Return to Homepage ->Homepage]]

Are you ashamed of //us// or yourself? [[Return to Homepage ->Homepage]]

You trust us, why shouldn't we trust you? [[You don't know me]] [[Sorry, you're right->Homepage]]

Are you not a part of this flock? [[I want to be->Homepage]] [[No. i don't know why I'm even doing this.]]

Then leave. [[Leave]]

Up to you [[Ok!->Submit Observation 4]]

(after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: Hey! (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: Hi! How are you?]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: I'm alright ig. Hbu? (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: I'm good! Is everything okay?]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: Eh. Just had a bad day. The usual. (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: I'm sorry :( Wanna talk about it?]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: I just feel like everyone hates me. No one ever wants to talk to me. They think I'm weird. (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: I'm sure that's not true. Maybe people just don't know you yet?]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: There's this girl I like. I think about her all the time, but she barely even notices me. (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: Have you tried talking to her?]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: Why do I have to be the one to make the effort? (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: Because she can't know how you feel unless you tell her.]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: She definitely doesn't like me. (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: You don't know that.]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: You probably hate me now too. (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: What? No, I don't hate you.]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: Really? (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: Yeah! Why would I hate you?]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: I don't know. People usually stop talking to me eventually. (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: Well, I'm still here.]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: That's what I like about the flock. Nobody leaves when you say something strange. (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: Me too!]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: What's your name? (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: I'm $playerName.]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: $playerName... That's a pretty name. How old are you? (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: I don't really give my age out online, sorry.]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: That's okay. Maybe after we get to know each other a bit more ;) (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: Ok!!]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: It's nice talking to someone who understands me. (after: time +1s)[== (link-reveal: "(text-colour:blue)[$playerName: I'm glad I could listen. It feels nice being trusted.]")[ (after: time +1.5s)[== UnknownGoose253: The flock brought you here for a reason. Maybe we're supposed to find each other. (after: time +2s)[== [[Submit Observation 5]] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]

You are a goose. (text-style:"blur")[Learn to fly.]

(text-style:"outline")[By Louise Curtin | The Daily Herald | June 2016] Goose symbols have appeared across the city, sparking curiosity online. Residents have begun sharing sightings and mapping new symbols, with one saying, “It feels like there’s a meaning behind them.” [[Back ->Fanfiction]] (set: $article2Read to true)

(text-style:"outline")[By Emily Carter | The Daily Herald | April 2016] A recent survey found 68% of young people feel more connected through online communities. Experts say digital spaces can provide friendship, support and a sense of belonging. [[Back ->Fanfiction]] (set: $article1Read to true)

(text-style:"outline")[By Sarah Whitmore | The Evening Post | May 2016] Online trends and digital urban legends are spreading rapidly, raising concerns about social media’s influence on young people. Youth researcher Dr. Amelia Hart warns that viral communities can exploit loneliness and the desire to belong. “Online communities can provide support, but they can also be misused.” [[Back ->Fanfiction]] (set: $article3Read to true)

June 2016 — By William West Parents are raising concerns over the mysterious “Goose Game” after children were reportedly overheard discussing secret challenges and membership activities. “The secrecy surrounding it is what worries me.” [[Back ->Fanfiction]] (set: $article4Read to true)

(text-style:"outline")[July 2016 — National News Network (NNN)] Rumours surrounding the mysterious “Goose Game” are spreading nationwide, as online users report new sightings, stories and unexplained activity. [[Back ->Fanfiction]] (set: $article5Read to true)

(text-style:"outline")[August 2016 — By Hannah Brooks | The National Chronicle] Concerns are growing over young people influenced by online communities and dangerous challenges. Experts warn that loneliness and the desire to belong can leave users vulnerable to manipulation. [[Back ->Fanfiction]] (set: $article6Read to true)

LunaSky - Feeling invisible I don't know if anyone else feels this way, but I spent years feeling like nobody noticed me. It's nice to finally be somewhere people actually listen. [[Back->Community]] (set: $community1Read to true)

BreadLover99 - Important question about geese Serious question. Are geese actually considered birds or are they just angry water chickens? [[Back->Community]] (set: $community2Read to true)

Deleted User - [Removed by moderator] //Deleted Comment// [[Back->Community]] (set: $community3Read to true)

GooseWatcher42 - New member here! Hi everyone! Still figuring out how everything works. Everyone seems really welcoming so far :) [[Back->Community]] (set: $community4Read to true)

PurpleFeather - The symbols are spreading Has anyone else noticed the goose marks appearing around the city? I saw three today. Feels like they're everywhere now. [[Back->Community]] (set: $community5Read to true)

NestBuilder - Why do we keep doing this? Not trying to be rude, just curious. Does anyone else ever wonder why we do these observation - challenge things?? [[Back->Community]] (set: $community6Read to true)

SunnyGoose - Thank you for listening Before finding this place, I felt completely alone. I don't know where I would be without the flock.

HiddenNest - Don't tell them My family keeps asking what I'm doing online. I don't think they would understand. [[Back->Community]] (set: $community7Read to true)

Wingless - I think I made a mistake I thought this would help me feel less alone. I don't know why I can't just leave. [[Back->Community]] (set: $community8Read to true)

GreyGoose13 - The flock is proud Every goose reaches this point eventually. Keep going. You're closer than you think. [[Back->Community]] (set: $community9Read to true)

Anonymous - Final message If you're reading this, ask yourself something: Did you find the flock? Or did the flock find you? [[Back->Community]] (set: $community10Read to true)

Deleted User - [Removed by moderator] //Deleted Comment// [[Back->Community]] (set: $community3Read to true)

But you've already come so far. [[Return to Homepage ->Homepage]]

(after: time +1.5s)[== You go to your local Italian restaurant. (after: time +1.5s)[== They serve you water in a plastic cup. (after: time +1.5s)[== You ask for a glass. (after: time +1.5s)[== They give you a glass. (after: time +1.5s)[== You pick up the glass. (after: time +1.5s)[== You drop the glass. (after: time +1.5s)[== "The goose did it" (after: time +1.5s)[== [[Take a photo ->Submit Observation 6]]

|sentence>[ You (link: "draw")[ (replace: ?sentence)[ You (link: "paint")[ (replace: ?sentence)[ You (link: "graffiti")[ (replace: ?sentence)[ You (link: "carve")[ (replace: ?sentence)[ You carve a goose onto the wall. ] ] a goose onto the wall. ] ] a goose onto the wall. ] ] a goose onto the wall. ] ] a goose onto the wall. ] [[Submit Observation 2]]

(after: time +1.5s)[== You don't speak. (after: time +1.5s)[== All day. (after: time +1.5s)[== To anyone. (after: time +1.5s)[== You camp inside your room to avoid being spoken to. (after: time +1.5s)[== You don't want to seem rude. (after: time +1.5s)[== But you must do this. (after: time +1.5s)[== [[Submit Observation 3]]